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If you know the scripture you'll recognise that it does come from the scripture.

The continuing context tells the truth. Have a look at verse 59.

The expression, 'work out your own salvation' is multifaceted in meaning and application. One is not compelled to take on the values of any system irrespective of the pressures applied. If we are open to direction with value, Jesus gives it in Matthew 5, 6 and 7

Taking on Jesus name aka 'believing in him' is done for plenty of nefarious reasons. Seeing through the facade is more than helpful and Jesus was quick at recognising the game.

Consider this Keturah; when the term is used, 'the judgement of God' who is it we think is doing the judging and who is the judged?.....for example, if I was to use the expression, 'the judgement of Keturah' would you think that meant you are doing the judging or you are being judged?

Yes, I read it. Allow me to put this way; the salvation of man as important and wonderful as it is, is a side benefit of God's vindication. What God has done in Jesus, in his condescension even to death, is a Cosmic event in answer to the accusations Satan has made from well before our world...

Hang in there Wyn Wyn, not long now. You are the apple of his eye, his Princess; graven on the palms of his hands. He wants your trust even when or particularly when the daily challenges, the wants, the give it to me nows threaten to derail. Faith say's, 'I know whom I have believed and am...

ah yes, I remember this song well!

well, I think the rapidity of implosion of systems around the world; of stresses on a scale unknown to past generations, environmentally, financially, relationally etc etc and the frantic peddling of leaders to contain that which appears uncontainable, all herald a short time. And surprisingly...

God has been misrepresented terribly. The fact that Jesus willingly laid down his life in the face of that misrepresentation revealed the exact opposite. Humanity 'in Jesus' is now elevated to privilege beyond what any in the Universe imagined for the fallen race. It is unfortunate to say the...

Today I'm in a regular state of enquiry and discovery of the light that shines brighter every day. The awareness of 'in Jesus' all the promises of God are fulfilled has me longing for his appearing as I live in gratitude. There is however also disappointment, and that of the indifference, dogged...

Babylon the Great is the metaphor given her because she 'shape shifts' She adapts as necessary to the culture she inhabits. She considers herself right and above reproach. By her sorceries she gains the ascendancy in mens reality. Most are intoxicated by her seductive principles because they...

The spirit of Babylon has always existed through human history. Babylon is the symbol used for the seduction of the people under the guise of serving God. It manipulates the political arm of nations to do its dirty work in different ages and in dispersed geography. Revelation 18:24 In her was...

Incidentally, what comes to mind is Boney M's song, 'By the rivers of Babylon'

Growing in Spiritual Maturity - Being, not doing I had some spiritual maturity years ago, it was about 80% proof. I thought I was doing OK even well but ended up being an embarrassment. Am I on track? o_O

thank you for your straightforwardness

Babylon is known to the Hebrews as the oppressor of God's people. There are also other metaphors like 'Egypt' Babylon totally destroyed Jerusalem including its temple and is taken from the book of Daniel. It is now used in Revelation as a metaphor for the oppressor/ persecutor of God's people...

So, how do we understand your 'flip side' of God without it being a contradiction?

Is "The Beast" another name for Satan's corrupt, worldly, system? for your reflections.....the Dragon is Satan; the Beast (s) is/ are the political powers he works through to legislate his aims; the Prostitute is religious entity who significantly influences, even steers political directions...