Since there are no perfect parents and no perfectly compliant children we are all left having to choose Christ, desiring to be changed into a new creation by Him.
No parent can take credit for their children when they are good, nor can any parent take credit for their children when they are bad. Every parent must obey God, however the results are left to God. The children must make their own choice for Christ.
If we believed that it was the parents who make or break a child, then no child from an unsaved family can come to Christ. I am one of those children, raised in a family that did not teach us in the way of the Lord. And yet, the Lord got hold of me, giving me the opportunity to choose Him and when I did He change me into a new creation.
ONLY CHRIST GETS THE CREDIT FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN BORN AGAIN!
If any parent wants to boast, let them boast in the Lord, giving Him all the credit. May the children be grateful for their parents whether they are saved or not, because God used them to care for us and HE placed us in that family for His purposes.
If any parent is embarrassed because their children are not walking with God, then those parents walk in pride, thinking all along they were the vehicle by which a child is saved.....not so. They can be used, they can be obedient, but the Lord gets all the glory when a child comes to Christ.
Let us praise the Lord when children are saved, not ourselves.
Monday, September 1, 2014
It Can Happen Here!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VC4ea24_mQ
Anyone who thinks that these terrible atrocities cannot happen in America need to pay more attention to what is going on and know their Bible.
Far too many people who claim to be Christians are swimming in their worldliness, wasting time defending the sin they love, to notice what is going on in the world. They don’t know the prophesy that is being fulfilled, nor do they care.
Christians are being persecuted in horrible ways all over the world while America spiritually and emotionally live in a drowsy stupor consumed with pleasure and comfort.
America has never experienced governmental take over by other countries, we cannot think that it will happen here, but eventually it will, and I believe we are in the beginning throws of it right now.
This is the beginning of the end of America as we know it, the monster has emerged, it is too big and powerful to thwart, and the people are sluggish while it happens. And, it is God’s judgment on us for our hypnotic state of self gratification.
We are not physically, spiritually or emotionally prepared for what is coming. May the Lord have mercy on those who Love Him, may they seek His face before we have to endure the carnage.
It will only be through His power that we can remain spiritually strong. In the mean time we rest in the Lord knowing that He has control over the events of the world. Nothing escapes His notice.
Heberews 4:13 And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do.”
Those of us who are born again have nothing to fear, God will take us through all He has for us, He will go through with us.
Those who do not know the Lord will be alone in their misery without help or hope. May many who do not know the Lord today, repent of their sins, receive Christ and have the hope and help that will be needed.
Anyone who thinks that these terrible atrocities cannot happen in America need to pay more attention to what is going on and know their Bible.
Far too many people who claim to be Christians are swimming in their worldliness, wasting time defending the sin they love, to notice what is going on in the world. They don’t know the prophesy that is being fulfilled, nor do they care.
Christians are being persecuted in horrible ways all over the world while America spiritually and emotionally live in a drowsy stupor consumed with pleasure and comfort.
America has never experienced governmental take over by other countries, we cannot think that it will happen here, but eventually it will, and I believe we are in the beginning throws of it right now.
This is the beginning of the end of America as we know it, the monster has emerged, it is too big and powerful to thwart, and the people are sluggish while it happens. And, it is God’s judgment on us for our hypnotic state of self gratification.
We are not physically, spiritually or emotionally prepared for what is coming. May the Lord have mercy on those who Love Him, may they seek His face before we have to endure the carnage.
It will only be through His power that we can remain spiritually strong. In the mean time we rest in the Lord knowing that He has control over the events of the world. Nothing escapes His notice.
Heberews 4:13 And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do.”
Those of us who are born again have nothing to fear, God will take us through all He has for us, He will go through with us.
Those who do not know the Lord will be alone in their misery without help or hope. May many who do not know the Lord today, repent of their sins, receive Christ and have the hope and help that will be needed.
Saturday, August 30, 2014
We Bear Our Own Sin
No adult child can blame anyone else for their sin. Each of us have to face the Lord alone on judgement day to give an account.
Ezekiel 18:20 ""The person who sins will die. The son will not bear the punishment for the father's iniquity, nor will the father bear the punishment for the son's iniquity; the righteousness of the righteous will be upon himself, and the wickedness of the wicked will be upon himself."
Ezekiel 18:20 ""The person who sins will die. The son will not bear the punishment for the father's iniquity, nor will the father bear the punishment for the son's iniquity; the righteousness of the righteous will be upon himself, and the wickedness of the wicked will be upon himself."
Friday, August 29, 2014
Sin is More Serious than We Think
Sin is very serious to God, He never takes it lightly, He cannot be in the presence of sin, any amount of sin.
When we realize that!!!!
Luke 17:1-4
"3 So watch yourselves. “If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him. 4 If he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times comes back to you and says, ‘I repent,’ forgive him.”
Romans 6:23
"For the WAGES OF SIN IS DEATH, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
1 John 3:4
"Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness."
James 1:15
"Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death."
Galatians 5:19-21
"Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God."
THIS IS JUST HOW SERIOUS SIN IS TO GOD!!!
Now are we ready to warn those who are headed for hell that they are in danger....after which we give them the Good news, that Christ paid the price, it didn't come cheap, and our only hope is to trust Christ, and turn from our evil ways.
Warning first, then the good news. If they will not receive it, we have our marching instructions:
Matthew 10:14
""Whoever does not receive you, nor heed your words, as you go out of that house or that city, shake the dust off your feet."
When we realize that!!!!
Luke 17:1-4
"3 So watch yourselves. “If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him. 4 If he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times comes back to you and says, ‘I repent,’ forgive him.”
Romans 6:23
"For the WAGES OF SIN IS DEATH, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
1 John 3:4
"Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness."
James 1:15
"Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death."
Galatians 5:19-21
"Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God."
THIS IS JUST HOW SERIOUS SIN IS TO GOD!!!
Now are we ready to warn those who are headed for hell that they are in danger....after which we give them the Good news, that Christ paid the price, it didn't come cheap, and our only hope is to trust Christ, and turn from our evil ways.
Warning first, then the good news. If they will not receive it, we have our marching instructions:
Matthew 10:14
""Whoever does not receive you, nor heed your words, as you go out of that house or that city, shake the dust off your feet."
No One is Forgiven without Repentance!
Jeremiah 36:3
"3 It may be that the house of Judah will hear all the adversities which I purpose to bring upon them, that everyone may turn from his evil way, that I may forgive their iniquity and their sin."
The Lord cannot forgive the sin of a nation when the nation is not repentant.
"3 It may be that the house of Judah will hear all the adversities which I purpose to bring upon them, that everyone may turn from his evil way, that I may forgive their iniquity and their sin."
The Lord cannot forgive the sin of a nation when the nation is not repentant.
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Forget What You Have Been Told; Ask God!
Will everyone just go to prayer and ask God about this
matter of forgiveness. Yes a believer must have it in their heart, but the
superficial way it is being taught leaves the act of forgiveness impotent
without purpose or teeth. Read carefully all the scriptures that pertain to
forgiveness, read each word in the passages and pray over them.
We have more forgiveness in our culture than ever before, at
least in words, but more filth, crime and rebellion than ever before. What do
you think has happened? I am convinced it is partly because we have learned
platitudes that sound good but have no power in them.
We must learn the right way to forgive and it's purpose,
otherwise we will walk around with a glazed look on our face saying "I
forgive, I forgive", while tearing up inside.
Please let God show you this matter of forgiveness. It is
commendable that so many want to be forgiving, but if it is not understood, we
can actually stand in the way of God's blessing for someone who might repent
because their sin has been exposed and dealt with.
Let God show us through His Word, try to forget all that you
hear in our culture and all that you have been taught seeking Christ in prayer
over this matter.
Forgiveness Has Been Misunderstood
Matthew 5:21-24 "“You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ 22 But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire. 23 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift."
Perhaps those who don't want to require forgiveness, don't want others to require it of them. This makes very bad relationships. We are to talk things out, admit our wrongs and forgive others their wrongs. When we sweep things under the rug, we can temporarily superficially mask over things, but nothing is resolved and no one grows.
It is easier to let something go, calling it forgiveness, when all it is, is cowardess, not wanting to confront a sin.
We do not grow in holiness as believers if we will not admit our sin. We must call one another to account to help one another. This superficial and impotent forgiveness of today does nothing for anyone.
The excuse is that we are to forgive for our own sake, no one will be able to give a scripture that says this. It is a humanistic, everything is about self mentality.
We do not forgive for ourselves. We forgive a brother or sister for their sake and if they have come to confess to us.
James 5:16 "Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much."
When we offend others!
Matthew 5:21-24 "“You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ 22 But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire. 23 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift."
When others offend us!
Matthew 18:15-17 "15 “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. 16 But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.’[a] 17 And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector."
When dealing with the unsaved world we are to;
Luke 6:27-28 "27 “But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you."
The verse in Luke does not apply to brothers and sisters in Christ, because they are not our enemies as verse 27 describes.
It is clear that we are to take abuse from the world and do no harm to anyone. With brothers and sisters in Christ we are to confront sin and abuses for the purpose of reconciliation.
Perhaps those who don't want to require forgiveness, don't want others to require it of them. This makes very bad relationships. We are to talk things out, admit our wrongs and forgive others their wrongs. When we sweep things under the rug, we can temporarily superficially mask over things, but nothing is resolved and no one grows.
It is easier to let something go, calling it forgiveness, when all it is, is cowardess, not wanting to confront a sin.
We do not grow in holiness as believers if we will not admit our sin. We must call one another to account to help one another. This superficial and impotent forgiveness of today does nothing for anyone.
The excuse is that we are to forgive for our own sake, no one will be able to give a scripture that says this. It is a humanistic, everything is about self mentality.
We do not forgive for ourselves. We forgive a brother or sister for their sake and if they have come to confess to us.
James 5:16 "Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much."
When we offend others!
Matthew 5:21-24 "“You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ 22 But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire. 23 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift."
When others offend us!
Matthew 18:15-17 "15 “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. 16 But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.’[a] 17 And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector."
When dealing with the unsaved world we are to;
Luke 6:27-28 "27 “But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you."
The verse in Luke does not apply to brothers and sisters in Christ, because they are not our enemies as verse 27 describes.
It is clear that we are to take abuse from the world and do no harm to anyone. With brothers and sisters in Christ we are to confront sin and abuses for the purpose of reconciliation.
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