One day soon this is what we will be involved in, it is so hard to have to wait.
Revelation 19:11-16
"11 Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. 12 His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. 13 He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God. 14 And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses. 15 From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule[b] them with a rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. 16 On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords.
Sunday, July 30, 2017
Confessed and Forgiven Sin
We need to become strong enough to put out of our life those who don't understand confessed and forgiven sins. I had to do this, what a relief the day I realized I no longer had to answer to it or think about it.
There is no born again believer who didn't have to confess sinfulness and accept the forgiveness of God. Everyone who claims to be born again, can never hold a past sin against another born again believer.
Romans 3:10-12
10 as it is written:
“None is righteous, no, not one;
11 no one understands;
no one seeks for God.
12 All have turned aside; together they have become worthless;
no one does good,
not even one.”
If we are seeking Christ we WILL heal and it will allow us to put EVERYTHING behind us that is no longer us. We all have to do this. Anyone who thinks they never had to do this, is lying and perhaps still in their sin of pride. Perhaps they are not born again, or they would understand the brokenness of the heart of someone who has confessed and trusted Christ. Christ has removed all the stain of past forgiven sin, we no longer have to answer to anyone for it. We can openly tell others we were sinful to encourage them, that we all have sin and that we all have to confess. But we never have to listen to those who would love to operate as though we were never forgiven.
1 John 1:7 "But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin."
There is no born again believer who didn't have to confess sinfulness and accept the forgiveness of God. Everyone who claims to be born again, can never hold a past sin against another born again believer.
Romans 3:10-12
10 as it is written:
“None is righteous, no, not one;
11 no one understands;
no one seeks for God.
12 All have turned aside; together they have become worthless;
no one does good,
not even one.”
If we are seeking Christ we WILL heal and it will allow us to put EVERYTHING behind us that is no longer us. We all have to do this. Anyone who thinks they never had to do this, is lying and perhaps still in their sin of pride. Perhaps they are not born again, or they would understand the brokenness of the heart of someone who has confessed and trusted Christ. Christ has removed all the stain of past forgiven sin, we no longer have to answer to anyone for it. We can openly tell others we were sinful to encourage them, that we all have sin and that we all have to confess. But we never have to listen to those who would love to operate as though we were never forgiven.
1 John 1:7 "But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin."
The Leader is the Servant
A wise leader listens to their subordinates. Any leader, whether in business, politics or in the home, that attempts to be the sole decision maker without counsel, is not a good leader, but a foolish dictator. Has anyone noticed the state of a country that has a dictator for their leader? Countries like this nearly always have a high level of poverty and very few freedoms.
Proverbs 18:2
"A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion."
Proverbs 28:26
"Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered."
Sadly too many marriages, churches, businesses and communities are being ruined by narcissistic dictators who think they have all knowledge simply because they are in a position of power.
A wise leader knows they do not have all knowledge, they show understanding, concern and a depth of empathy for those under them. Those who use their leadership position to demonstrate loyalty and deference when needed are those that will be successful.
Proverbs 11:14
"14 Where there is no guidance the people fall,
But in abundance of counselors there is victory."
A good leader takes into account the welfare of those they lead more than their own desires for power. A good leader is selfless, so much so that his own needs seldom come to mind for being pushed out to accommodate the needs of others.
There is a saying that is supported by Scripture, "a good leader, leads by the way that they serve." The objective for the good leader is not to get what they want, but to bring about that which is good for everyone. What is good for others? Scriptural principles are what is good for others. When a leaders leans on the Word of God to make His decisions, he will also value the opinions and advice of his subordinates. His subordinates are not his slaves, they are his helpers who advice him.
A selfish leader dictates his own pleasure, shouting out orders like a range boss, without concern for those he serves. Perhaps they do not serve at all, but merely use those under them for their own glory.
Arrogant leaders tend to be overly harsh in their punishments while eventually causing rebellion against them self for their indifference toward those they pridefully treat as slaves.
Christ showed the ultimate leadership, He died for others and all He asks is that we love and serve Him.
James 4:10 "10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up."
The best leaders are those who seek God in all things, they are not too proud to admit they cannot have all the answers. Nor are they too proud to proclaim when they have failed. Those who will not listen to subordinates, nor admit when they have been wrong, very likely don't seek God. Prideful people will not ask anyone under them that they can see, let alone God Whom they cannot see.
Matthew 20:26 "26 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,"
Proverbs 18:2
"A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion."
Proverbs 28:26
"Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered."
Sadly too many marriages, churches, businesses and communities are being ruined by narcissistic dictators who think they have all knowledge simply because they are in a position of power.
A wise leader knows they do not have all knowledge, they show understanding, concern and a depth of empathy for those under them. Those who use their leadership position to demonstrate loyalty and deference when needed are those that will be successful.
Proverbs 11:14
"14 Where there is no guidance the people fall,
But in abundance of counselors there is victory."
A good leader takes into account the welfare of those they lead more than their own desires for power. A good leader is selfless, so much so that his own needs seldom come to mind for being pushed out to accommodate the needs of others.
There is a saying that is supported by Scripture, "a good leader, leads by the way that they serve." The objective for the good leader is not to get what they want, but to bring about that which is good for everyone. What is good for others? Scriptural principles are what is good for others. When a leaders leans on the Word of God to make His decisions, he will also value the opinions and advice of his subordinates. His subordinates are not his slaves, they are his helpers who advice him.
A selfish leader dictates his own pleasure, shouting out orders like a range boss, without concern for those he serves. Perhaps they do not serve at all, but merely use those under them for their own glory.
Arrogant leaders tend to be overly harsh in their punishments while eventually causing rebellion against them self for their indifference toward those they pridefully treat as slaves.
Christ showed the ultimate leadership, He died for others and all He asks is that we love and serve Him.
James 4:10 "10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up."
The best leaders are those who seek God in all things, they are not too proud to admit they cannot have all the answers. Nor are they too proud to proclaim when they have failed. Those who will not listen to subordinates, nor admit when they have been wrong, very likely don't seek God. Prideful people will not ask anyone under them that they can see, let alone God Whom they cannot see.
Matthew 20:26 "26 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,"
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