1 Corinthians 3:19) For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.How often, how long has society and the world rejected the knowledge of God. Hosea 4:6) “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge” and Proverbs 1:7) “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge” but it is also written that “but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” When the earth chooses to shut its ears to the divine message from above, to heed the word of the living God, what is the result bound to be? For millenniums the human race has had the warning at its finger tips, at its grasp and yet despise or doubt the knowledge given by God or doubting that God can preserve His word. The shame is many know but don’t seek, many want but don’t find because they seek the knowledge of the world or the knowledge that one obtains, they let the world choke out and the results are still tragic. If we are to seek God and His word, we are to put aside the worldliness that can choke it out lest we be like the 3 type of seed that the Lord spoke of in the sower parable.Matthew 133) And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; 4) And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up: 5) Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth: 6) And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away. 7) And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:19) When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side. 20) But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it; 21) Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended. 22) He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.The word, just like a plant that sprouts out of the ground must be gaurded against the things and elements of the world that can choke it out which ranges from various things. We are preparing ourselves to enter into the kingdom life at the second coming of Christ and by no means should we give up that for a fraction, a microscopic bite of time. Can we enter eternal life and choose to holdfast the elements of this world, I think not. Matthew 6:24) No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.And that principle goes toward anything else temporal and that will fade awayLuke 14:26) If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.So as we can see, the cost is clear, we got to be willing to push everything else second and put God first in our lives because if we don’t and we say that we love God, then we are deceiving ourselves. How much in modern teachings has the world entered into the church, touching the pulpit focusing more on the materialistic things or things that will past? How many on the pulpit preach using God for worldly gain rather then (Matthew 6:33) “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness” and how many preach the tolerance on or to sin in one’s life rather than fleeing from it, seeking God to help us with our infirmities and our weaknesses? 2 Timothy 4:3) “For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears”Now isn’t patronization such a bad thing to do because it only furthers one into think that they are doing correctly or are doing the right thing or are doing the truth, when the fact is they may be miles away from the truth and the light.John 8:12) Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.Now when someone is far from the light, the truth, they are far from the LordMatthew 7:22) Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?And furthermoreIsaiah 5:20) Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!The truth may be like a child taking medicine or cough syrup, people don’t want to hear it and want to resist the whole truth, even twist the truth to be more convenient or more acceptable by their standards which is their own understanding, which the bible clearly speaks out against saying Proverbs 3:5) Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. Their it is, when people take the purity of God’s word and manipulate it to conform to the world or for their own lifestyle so they don’t have to change what they don’t want to let go, they err. The messages of the bible, Gods word, are put their for our learning purpose but (Proverbs 4:27) “Turn not to the right hand nor to the left” is what we are warned not to do. This is why we can’t put our trust in man to tell us the truth, but rather we should try all things by the truth, the word of God, because (Hebrews 4:12) “the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Able to convict the heart, pierce the conscience and certainly is able to cut through the falsehood and lies that pertain to this world.
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1 Corinthians 3:19) For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.How often, how long has society and the world rejected the knowledge of God. Hosea 4:6) “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge” and Proverbs 1:7) “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge” but it is also written that “but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” When the earth chooses to shut its ears to the divine message from above, to heed the word of the living God, what is the result bound to be? For millenniums the human race has had the warning at its finger tips, at its grasp and yet despise or doubt the knowledge given by God or doubting that God can preserve His word. The shame is many know but don’t seek, many want but don’t find because they seek the knowledge of the world or the knowledge that one obtains, they let the world choke out and the results are still tragic. If we are to seek God and His word, we are to put aside the worldliness that can choke it out lest we be like the 3 type of seed that the Lord spoke of in the sower parable.Matthew 133) And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; 4) And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up: 5) Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth: 6) And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away. 7) And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:19) When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side. 20) But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it; 21) Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended. 22) He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.The word, just like a plant that sprouts out of the ground must be gaurded against the things and elements of the world that can choke it out which ranges from various things. We are preparing ourselves to enter into the kingdom life at the second coming of Christ and by no means should we give up that for a fraction, a microscopic bite of time. Can we enter eternal life and choose to holdfast the elements of this world, I think not. Matthew 6:24) No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.And that principle goes toward anything else temporal and that will fade awayLuke 14:26) If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.So as we can see, the cost is clear, we got to be willing to push everything else second and put God first in our lives because if we don’t and we say that we love God, then we are deceiving ourselves. How much in modern teachings has the world entered into the church, touching the pulpit focusing more on the materialistic things or things that will past? How many on the pulpit preach using God for worldly gain rather then (Matthew 6:33) “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness” and how many preach the tolerance on or to sin in one’s life rather than fleeing from it, seeking God to help us with our infirmities and our weaknesses? 2 Timothy 4:3) “For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears”Now isn’t patronization such a bad thing to do because it only furthers one into think that they are doing correctly or are doing the right thing or are doing the truth, when the fact is they may be miles away from the truth and the light.John 8:12) Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.Now when someone is far from the light, the truth, they are far from the LordMatthew 7:22) Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?And furthermoreIsaiah 5:20) Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!The truth may be like a child taking medicine or cough syrup, people don’t want to hear it and want to resist the whole truth, even twist the truth to be more convenient or more acceptable by their standards which is their own understanding, which the bible clearly speaks out against saying Proverbs 3:5) Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. Their it is, when people take the purity of God’s word and manipulate it to conform to the world or for their own lifestyle so they don’t have to change what they don’t want to let go, they err. The messages of the bible, Gods word, are put their for our learning purpose but (Proverbs 4:27) “Turn not to the right hand nor to the left” is what we are warned not to do. This is why we can’t put our trust in man to tell us the truth, but rather we should try all things by the truth, the word of God, because (Hebrews 4:12) “the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Able to convict the heart, pierce the conscience and certainly is able to cut through the falsehood and lies that pertain to this world.
First off thanks for getting rid of the "yellow" was very hard to read.Secondly I wholeheartedly agree, this is a message for all time, and every day that passes more important still. It seems that in this modern age "carnal education" is constantly exalting itself against the knowledge of God, and there are too many out there that believe that they can find God in secular wisdom, how very wrong and sad.The carnal mind is enmity against God, always has been always will. It is only by the Spirit that we receive wisdom and understanding but yet so many would choose to find "another door."Ro 8:7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.Joh 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.I believe it is very important that we search ourselves in these evil days and purge out anything that hinders our walk with Christ, according to the Word it is only going to get worse. The Word says that Christ is coming for a "Church without spot or wrinkle"Eph 5:27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.So we need to take as much care as possible to weed out anything "not of God" in our "gardens," and not assume we stand;Lu 21:34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.1Co 10:12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.God bless and keep you, Wonderful reminder,Generalj-
1 Corinthians 3:19) For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.How often, how long has society and the world rejected the knowledge of God. Hosea 4:6) “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge” and Proverbs 1:7) “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge” but it is also written that “but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” When the earth chooses to shut its ears to the divine message from above, to heed the word of the living God, what is the result bound to be? For millenniums the human race has had the warning at its finger tips, at its grasp and yet despise or doubt the knowledge given by God or doubting that God can preserve His word. The shame is many know but don’t seek, many want but don’t find because they seek the knowledge of the world or the knowledge that one obtains, they let the world choke out and the results are still tragic. If we are to seek God and His word, we are to put aside the worldliness that can choke it out lest we be like the 3 type of seed that the Lord spoke of in the sower parable.Matthew 133) And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; 4) And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up: 5) Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth: 6) And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away. 7) And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:19) When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side. 20) But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it; 21) Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended. 22) He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.The word, just like a plant that sprouts out of the ground must be gaurded against the things and elements of the world that can choke it out which ranges from various things. We are preparing ourselves to enter into the kingdom life at the second coming of Christ and by no means should we give up that for a fraction, a microscopic bite of time. Can we enter eternal life and choose to holdfast the elements of this world, I think not. Matthew 6:24) No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.And that principle goes toward anything else temporal and that will fade awayLuke 14:26) If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.So as we can see, the cost is clear, we got to be willing to push everything else second and put God first in our lives because if we don’t and we say that we love God, then we are deceiving ourselves. How much in modern teachings has the world entered into the church, touching the pulpit focusing more on the materialistic things or things that will past? How many on the pulpit preach using God for worldly gain rather then (Matthew 6:33) “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness” and how many preach the tolerance on or to sin in one’s life rather than fleeing from it, seeking God to help us with our infirmities and our weaknesses? 2 Timothy 4:3) “For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears”Now isn’t patronization such a bad thing to do because it only furthers one into think that they are doing correctly or are doing the right thing or are doing the truth, when the fact is they may be miles away from the truth and the light.John 8:12) Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.Now when someone is far from the light, the truth, they are far from the LordMatthew 7:22) Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?And furthermoreIsaiah 5:20) Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!The truth may be like a child taking medicine or cough syrup, people don’t want to hear it and want to resist the whole truth, even twist the truth to be more convenient or more acceptable by their standards which is their own understanding, which the bible clearly speaks out against saying Proverbs 3:5) Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. Their it is, when people take the purity of God’s word and manipulate it to conform to the world or for their own lifestyle so they don’t have to change what they don’t want to let go, they err. The messages of the bible, Gods word, are put their for our learning purpose but (Proverbs 4:27) “Turn not to the right hand nor to the left” is what we are warned not to do. This is why we can’t put our trust in man to tell us the truth, but rather we should try all things by the truth, the word of God, because (Hebrews 4:12) “the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Able to convict the heart, pierce the conscience and certainly is able to cut through the falsehood and lies that pertain to this world.
First off thanks for getting rid of the "yellow" was very hard to read.Secondly I wholeheartedly agree, this is a message for all time, and every day that passes more important still. It seems that in this modern age "carnal education" is constantly exalting itself against the knowledge of God, and there are too many out there that believe that they can find God in secular wisdom, how very wrong and sad.The carnal mind is enmity against God, always has been always will. It is only by the Spirit that we receive wisdom and understanding but yet so many would choose to find "another door."Ro 8:7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.Joh 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.I believe it is very important that we search ourselves in these evil days and purge out anything that hinders our walk with Christ, according to the Word it is only going to get worse. The Word says that Christ is coming for a "Church without spot or wrinkle"Eph 5:27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.So we need to take as much care as possible to weed out anything "not of God" in our "gardens," and not assume we stand;Lu 21:34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.1Co 10:12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.God bless and keep you, Wonderful reminder,Generalj-
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Jesus told us that "in the last days", He will POUR ("living water", John 7:38, 1 John 5:6) out His spirit and that past and present generations will not accept (not listen to sound doctrine), but continue in their dreams, fantasies, and visions of grandiosity/pride (because they refuse to love the truth, 2 Thessalonians 2:10). Acts 2:17"And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and/but your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams...".Whether the "last days" is seen as starting 2000 years ago or not, there is no question that the "moneychanger" empire of man has always misled us by distorting many beliefs in order to enrich their "empire". Only Jesus hung on the cross. Neither the bible nor the brethren (fellow human beings) that are now "IN" (inside of, PART OF) The Lord's body hung there. The brethren IN Christ are only "kinfolk" in Christ and should not receive special treatment as we practice devotion....James 2:1"My brethren, show no partiality as you hold the faith of our Lord...". James 2:9 "But if you show partiality, you commit sin..." (a "principle"). The introductory doctrine of Jesus (Hebrews 6:1) is good for "training" in self discipline, etc. It has been taught to us as being a spiritual authority so that the moneychangers can continue to have us do their bidding and give them money so they can stay in business, BUT, Jesus said...Matthew 28:18 "ALL authority in heaven and earth has been given to me".The LIVING water of God's spirit that flowed from Christ's side at the cross will also flow from our hearts when God's spirit "indwells" and co-mingles with our spirit/character so that we will "neither thirst" (Revelation 7:16). Only then, have we received "water baptism" (John the baptist used H2O, not "living"). Yes, there is more to learn about the "depths of God" (1 Corinthians 2:10) when we develop eyes to see and ears to hear (but "know it alls" do not allow themselves to learn any more). When we "mature" in our relationship with God, we will find out that the real "word of God" ("sword of the spirit", Ephesians 6:17) is not what we read, but what presently "proceeds from the mouth of God" when we talk WITH Him (not "pray" TO Him, it is the interactive conversation that God desires).The bible is the "word of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15, Ephesians 1:13, John 14:6).The crowd of new Christians that was being spoken to in Hebrews chap. 5 learned the "milk" of devotion (but not very well). They were not ready for "solid food" and they had to go back and learn Godly "PRINCIPLES"...Hebrews 5:12"For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need some one to teach you again the first PRINCIPLES of God's word. You need milk, not solid food...".The principle (either/or "dichotomy") of right and wrong is that "right is right and wrong is wrong and never the t'wain shall meet". People with a reprobate mind will not think/feel this way (they don't make a clear distinction between the two), they will add little things like "sneaky", "naughty", "a necessary evil", etc., but God wants us to make the distinction/division (as a "sword" would) so that there is no middle ground between the two ("no variation or shadow", James 1:17). People that have a reprobate mind will not make this clear distinction in their heart and mind, but people who have a Godlike spirit will (sword of THE SPIRIT).God is not impractical, nor can He be defined by a book/text.Since human beings were originally made "in the image of God", after acknowledging Jesus as savior and learning the word of truth, we must allow our God given common sense to be the "anointing" that we need to learn the truth about God...1 John 2:27"but the anointing which you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that any one should teach you; as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie, just as it has taught you, abide in him".When we (who are "good and right and true", Ephesians 5:8) are "quickened" (1 Corin. 15:45 in the KJV) by the anointing, we will no longer need any spiritual teachers and will be able to "enter by the door" (John 10:1).God is not found in buildings/"shrines. Jesus established the new temple IN HIS BODY (the outer temple) in "three days" (John 2:19 and 21) and by His spirit, we are the inner temple (1 Corin. 3:16 and 6:19).Jesus abolished the sin laws (Ephesians 2:15) so that we could live under and be judged by the "law of liberty"...James 1:25 "But he who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty...". James 2:12 "So speak and so act as those who are to be judged under the law of liberty".The inner temple used to have a gate that was closed for the six working days and offerings/works/sacrifices were required, but now that Jesus did the "works of God",Jesus became our sabbath (there is no more sabbath "DAY", Luke 6:5)...John 6:28"Then they said to him, "What must we do, to be doing the works of God?". John 9:3 "be made manifest IN...".The only "works"/requirements we need to do is LET the "works of God" be "manifest in" us (trust that Jesus did everything necessary for our salvation). Acts 17:24"The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in shrines made by man...".We were taught by "the moneychangers" and "kept" in order to glorify them with money and status, but now The Lord will pour out His living water upon the sincere who love Him with a "faith for faith" (Romans 1:17, Hebrews 11:6) and we will finally be able to overcome the "strong delusion" that has been so persistent all throughout history.
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