It takes the discernment of Christ in us to be able to exercise understanding. Understanding reaches beyond the superficial reactions of things to the deepest needs of a human being.
When self is on the throne, there is no understanding nor is there empathy, compassion or kindness.
Colossians 3:12 "12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience."
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
God Changes the Heart
We can never change a person's mind to be able to see the truth, only the Lord can do that in His own way.
We can tell the truth, while praying that God will work in the lives of the hardened and stubborn hearts that wish to be god of their own lives.
This is the generation we live in, self is on the throne, hate and contempt dominates the hearts of many while they claim they have love, but it is not God's love, it is a worldly love that promotes self will.
Deuteronomy 1:43
"So I spoke to you, but you would not listen. Instead you rebelled against the command of the LORD, and acted presumptuously and went up into the hill country."
Isaiah 28:12
"He who said to them, "Here is rest, give rest to the weary," And, "Here is repose," but they would not listen.
Luke 19:14
"But his citizens hated Him (Jesus Christ) and sent a delegation after Him, saying, 'We do not want this man to reign over us.'"
Psalm 75:5
"Do not lift up your horn on high, Do not speak with insolent pride.'"
Jeremiah 7:24
"Yet they did not obey or incline their ear, but walked in their own counsels and in the stubbornness of their evil heart, and went backward and not forward."
The above passages were written to Israel, but they are a good fit for the United States of America today. This culture prides itself in being good, when at close inspection through the light of the Scripture, we fall deeply short of righteousness in every way.
There are godly believers here, but they are few and widespread, hardly being noticed as they are ignored, even mocked when they speak.
Many who desire to follow hard after Christ are leaving the gatherings to remain separated from the world. There is more world in the church than there are godly who seek Christ for all things.
What the modern church says to those who would correct their error; Jeremiah 44:16 "As for the message that you have spoken to us in the name of the LORD, we are not going to listen to you!"
America does not need anything other than to repent and become broken over their lust for gold, status and recognition.
Self esteem has been elevated to a god like character quality, when all along it has been a trick of the devil to cause an entire country to become decadent and arrogant heading toward ruination.
Deuteronomy 31:27
"For I know your rebellion and your stubbornness; behold, while I am still alive with you today, you have been rebellious against the LORD; how much more, then, after my death?"
We can tell the truth, while praying that God will work in the lives of the hardened and stubborn hearts that wish to be god of their own lives.
This is the generation we live in, self is on the throne, hate and contempt dominates the hearts of many while they claim they have love, but it is not God's love, it is a worldly love that promotes self will.
Deuteronomy 1:43
"So I spoke to you, but you would not listen. Instead you rebelled against the command of the LORD, and acted presumptuously and went up into the hill country."
Isaiah 28:12
"He who said to them, "Here is rest, give rest to the weary," And, "Here is repose," but they would not listen.
Luke 19:14
"But his citizens hated Him (Jesus Christ) and sent a delegation after Him, saying, 'We do not want this man to reign over us.'"
Psalm 75:5
"Do not lift up your horn on high, Do not speak with insolent pride.'"
Jeremiah 7:24
"Yet they did not obey or incline their ear, but walked in their own counsels and in the stubbornness of their evil heart, and went backward and not forward."
The above passages were written to Israel, but they are a good fit for the United States of America today. This culture prides itself in being good, when at close inspection through the light of the Scripture, we fall deeply short of righteousness in every way.
There are godly believers here, but they are few and widespread, hardly being noticed as they are ignored, even mocked when they speak.
Many who desire to follow hard after Christ are leaving the gatherings to remain separated from the world. There is more world in the church than there are godly who seek Christ for all things.
What the modern church says to those who would correct their error; Jeremiah 44:16 "As for the message that you have spoken to us in the name of the LORD, we are not going to listen to you!"
America does not need anything other than to repent and become broken over their lust for gold, status and recognition.
Self esteem has been elevated to a god like character quality, when all along it has been a trick of the devil to cause an entire country to become decadent and arrogant heading toward ruination.
Deuteronomy 31:27
"For I know your rebellion and your stubbornness; behold, while I am still alive with you today, you have been rebellious against the LORD; how much more, then, after my death?"
Unconditional Love
Trudi Gretsinger said this:
"This unconditional love philosophy is really just and extension of the modern concept of self love. The basis of the self love craze is the mistaken notion that a person has intrinsic worth. That is, just because a person exists he is owed unconditional love by both God and man regardless of his actions, and he above all things must unconditionally love himself. This has to be one of the most diabolical schemes ever hatched out of the mind of Satan. Self-love, self-worth, and self-esteem are just forms of self-gratification. They make the person "feel good."
"This unconditional love philosophy is really just and extension of the modern concept of self love. The basis of the self love craze is the mistaken notion that a person has intrinsic worth. That is, just because a person exists he is owed unconditional love by both God and man regardless of his actions, and he above all things must unconditionally love himself. This has to be one of the most diabolical schemes ever hatched out of the mind of Satan. Self-love, self-worth, and self-esteem are just forms of self-gratification. They make the person "feel good."
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