When you walk with Christ you will experience those who are rebellious attempting to accuse you of things they are doing but you are not.
They did it to Christ and they will do it to those who love Him.
The Pharisees accused Christ of doing His miracles by the power of the devil. When we do kind things those who hate Him and us will attempt to make what we did that was kind, as though it was foolish.
Matthew 27:11-13 "11 Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, who questioned Him: “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. 12 And when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer. 13 Then Pilate asked Him, “Do You not hear how many charges they are bringing against You?”
Isaiah 53:7 "He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth."
1 Peter 2:23 "When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly."
Mark 15:3-5 "And the chief priests began to accuse Him of many things. Then Pilate questioned Him again, “Have You no answer? Look how many charges they are bringing against you!” But to Pilate’s amazement, Jesus made no further reply."
Do you see the pattern? Those who hate us because we love Christ and because we tell the truth of God's Word will do to us what they did to Christ.
Christ came to earth to offer Himself as a sacrifice for our sins. He did only good all the time and yet was accused of evil. He even healed the sick and some who were healed were not even grateful enough to come back and thank Him.
When we know they did this to Christ and will do it to us we need not take any of it personally. It's not about us at all, it is the devil working to diminish the believer who follows Christ. The devil has not changed his tactics, if anything he has doubled down in these final days before the rapture, hoping to ruin our witness so that others will not listen to us.
The devil knows he cannot harm us or cause us to turn back from Christ so he does the next best thing and that is to discredit us to others so they will not listen to the truth.
When we encounter this rejection from people, we ought to do as Christ did; that is "answer not a word" and move on.
John 19:9-10 "and he went back into the Praetorium. “Where are You from?” he asked. But Jesus gave no answer. So Pilate said to Him, “Do You refuse to speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You and the authority to crucify You?”
Remaining silent in the face of accusation is a powerful weapon against the devil. If no words are spoken, then there is nothing to argue against. Wicked people love to argue and they mean to win, but if there is nothing to argue against, they do not win over us.
Let the Holy Spirit be your strength; never take seriously those who are controlled by the devil, they have no power over Christ in you.
Friday, October 24, 2025
Authentic Born-Again Believers are Rare
Authentic born-again believers are rare; we are called the remnant in the Bible and have always been the remnant. The organized church system devised by men has become nearly completely apostate, teaching many doctrines of men and of demons. It is time to come out of that system and remain with a few in homes.
God never commanded that the church meet in large buildings with a one-man-paid-pastor who became the mediator between those in the pew and God. Even if those in the pew would say they don't believe that, they act as though they do.
Those in the pews are not allowed to interject and often are ignored or dismissed when they correct the one in the pulpit. This is the opposite of what God taught in His Word for the gathering of believers.
1 Corinthians 14:26 "What is the outcome then, brothers and sisters? When you assemble, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. All things are to be done for edification."
When people are reading and studying God's Word at home, they will have something to offer when they meet with others. All participate in one way or another and all are edified. The purpose of the gathering is to edify one another so that we are equipped to go into the world as witnesses of Christ.
Romans 12:1-2 "1 Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God."
We no longer worship with physical rituals; our worship is in Spirit and in Truth. It is a condition of the heart all the time. Coming together to edify one another enhances this Spiritual worship and service to Christ.
John 4:24 "24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
1 Corinthians 2:10-11 "But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. / For who among men knows the thoughts of man except his own spirit within him? So too, no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God."
All the outer rituals in the world do not compare to the Spiritual worship in our hearts every day, anywhere, at any time.
God never commanded that the church meet in large buildings with a one-man-paid-pastor who became the mediator between those in the pew and God. Even if those in the pew would say they don't believe that, they act as though they do.
Those in the pews are not allowed to interject and often are ignored or dismissed when they correct the one in the pulpit. This is the opposite of what God taught in His Word for the gathering of believers.
1 Corinthians 14:26 "What is the outcome then, brothers and sisters? When you assemble, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. All things are to be done for edification."
When people are reading and studying God's Word at home, they will have something to offer when they meet with others. All participate in one way or another and all are edified. The purpose of the gathering is to edify one another so that we are equipped to go into the world as witnesses of Christ.
Romans 12:1-2 "1 Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God."
We no longer worship with physical rituals; our worship is in Spirit and in Truth. It is a condition of the heart all the time. Coming together to edify one another enhances this Spiritual worship and service to Christ.
John 4:24 "24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
1 Corinthians 2:10-11 "But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. / For who among men knows the thoughts of man except his own spirit within him? So too, no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God."
All the outer rituals in the world do not compare to the Spiritual worship in our hearts every day, anywhere, at any time.
Nothing More Pleasurable Than Gaining Wisdom From God
We live in a culture that teaches young people to have their fun before having children because once that happens life becomes harder. Isn't this sad!!!!
If there were any young people who would listen, I would tell them to seek after wisdom, that pleasure is fleeting and offers nothing toward discernment and insight into important matters.
Proverbs 4:6-8 "…6Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you. 7Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding. 8Prize her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you."
Pleasure does not gain us wisdom and is usually associated with boasting and showing off. It is pleasurable to work on a project that produces something; this is not the kind of pleasure the Bible teaches against.
When is the last time you spoke to a believing friend and they shared they were seeking wisdom, that God would bring them understanding about the things of life?
Proverbs 9:10 "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."
Ephesians 1:17 "that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him."
Proverbs 3:13-18 "Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her."
Colossians 1:9 "For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,"
The longer we play and seek adventure the longer we delay the learning and wisdom.
Ecclesiastes 7:12 "For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it."
Ecclesiastes 9:16-18 "Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard."
We live in a world that values pleasure and fun above wisdom, even becoming irritated or angry when someone with wisdom asks questions that make people think beyond the superficial.
How many of you are bored to tears with superficial banter? I am, I can do superficially some, but when it is everything, I have a sense of wanting to flee somewhere quiet to think or with someone who loves wisdom to ponder the things of God.
I have a tendency to evaluate everything to see what God thinks of it or what is its meaning. This aggravates those who want to maintain superficiality as a means of just feeling happy.
Going Spiritually deeper is considered strange and even rude in a culture that values pretense.
Proverbs 1:6-7 "…6 by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline."
The most important thing anyone can do in their lifetime is ask God to show them truth and wisdom while willing to set aside anything they were taught to follow Christ.
James 1:5 "Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him."
The peril of chasing after pleasure and superficiality is great, delaying wisdom. If delayed too long, the wisdom never comes even into old age. There are many foolish elderlly people who neglected seeking God all their lives. When this happens, they harden their own hearts against learning and against God.
1 Corinthians 1:18-25 "For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?
To the born-again believer, there is nothing more pleasurable than drawing close to God, leaning to evaluate everything according to His Word.
If there were any young people who would listen, I would tell them to seek after wisdom, that pleasure is fleeting and offers nothing toward discernment and insight into important matters.
Proverbs 4:6-8 "…6Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you. 7Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding. 8Prize her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you."
Pleasure does not gain us wisdom and is usually associated with boasting and showing off. It is pleasurable to work on a project that produces something; this is not the kind of pleasure the Bible teaches against.
When is the last time you spoke to a believing friend and they shared they were seeking wisdom, that God would bring them understanding about the things of life?
Proverbs 9:10 "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."
Ephesians 1:17 "that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him."
Proverbs 3:13-18 "Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her."
Colossians 1:9 "For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,"
The longer we play and seek adventure the longer we delay the learning and wisdom.
Ecclesiastes 7:12 "For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it."
Ecclesiastes 9:16-18 "Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard."
We live in a world that values pleasure and fun above wisdom, even becoming irritated or angry when someone with wisdom asks questions that make people think beyond the superficial.
How many of you are bored to tears with superficial banter? I am, I can do superficially some, but when it is everything, I have a sense of wanting to flee somewhere quiet to think or with someone who loves wisdom to ponder the things of God.
I have a tendency to evaluate everything to see what God thinks of it or what is its meaning. This aggravates those who want to maintain superficiality as a means of just feeling happy.
Going Spiritually deeper is considered strange and even rude in a culture that values pretense.
Proverbs 1:6-7 "…6 by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline."
The most important thing anyone can do in their lifetime is ask God to show them truth and wisdom while willing to set aside anything they were taught to follow Christ.
James 1:5 "Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him."
The peril of chasing after pleasure and superficiality is great, delaying wisdom. If delayed too long, the wisdom never comes even into old age. There are many foolish elderlly people who neglected seeking God all their lives. When this happens, they harden their own hearts against learning and against God.
1 Corinthians 1:18-25 "For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?
To the born-again believer, there is nothing more pleasurable than drawing close to God, leaning to evaluate everything according to His Word.
Old Age is a Blessing to Those Who are In Christ
The sad thing these days is the culture thinks being old is an insult, and we should all pretend old people are not old to make them feel better about themselves. I am old and am very happy that I am where God wants me.
Life is hard at times, but my eyes are on the prize, that being eternal life with Jesus Christ. This life is fleeting, in old age I know it won't be long until I go home.
Romans 8:17-19 "17 And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him. 18 I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us. 19 The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God."
According to God's Word, being old is a crown and something to be considered a blessing. Yes, sometimes it's hard, but I would never want to give up all the lessons of life to be younger.
Isaiah 46:4 " 4 Even to your old age, I will be the same, and I will bear you up when you turn gray. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you and deliver you."
Proverbs 16:31 "Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life".
Gray hair is a symbol of honor and wisdom that is earned from a life of righteousness. This life is developed over many years of failures that taught good lessons. Once those lessons are acquired, there is no way to unlearn them; they are clear and a great blessing.
2 Corinthians 4:17 "For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison."
2 Corinthians 4:18 "So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."
2 Corinthians 5:1 "For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands."
When our eyes are fixed on what is coming after this life, those of us who are born again know this life is short and our homegoing is soon.
Life is hard at times, but my eyes are on the prize, that being eternal life with Jesus Christ. This life is fleeting, in old age I know it won't be long until I go home.
Romans 8:17-19 "17 And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him. 18 I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us. 19 The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God."
According to God's Word, being old is a crown and something to be considered a blessing. Yes, sometimes it's hard, but I would never want to give up all the lessons of life to be younger.
Isaiah 46:4 " 4 Even to your old age, I will be the same, and I will bear you up when you turn gray. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you and deliver you."
Proverbs 16:31 "Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life".
Gray hair is a symbol of honor and wisdom that is earned from a life of righteousness. This life is developed over many years of failures that taught good lessons. Once those lessons are acquired, there is no way to unlearn them; they are clear and a great blessing.
2 Corinthians 4:17 "For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison."
2 Corinthians 4:18 "So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."
2 Corinthians 5:1 "For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands."
When our eyes are fixed on what is coming after this life, those of us who are born again know this life is short and our homegoing is soon.
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