An excellent article on tactics of narcissists and those who must control others to feel superior.
http://narcissistschild.blogspot.com/2015/07/rudenessit-can-be-narcissistic-tool.html
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Count All Trials As Joy
When we accept God's will, we will have joy through all that He has for us. We share our troubles with other believers for them to pray and to encourage us and them, when things look more difficult than we think we can handle the fellowship of the believers lightens the burden.
Galatians 6:2 "Bear one another's burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ."
There are only two reasons we assume we have a right to health, wealth and prosperity, first is that we want to believe it and secondly it is being shoved down our throats every time we turn around in this culture.
Galatians 6:2 "Bear one another's burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ."
There are only two reasons we assume we have a right to health, wealth and prosperity, first is that we want to believe it and secondly it is being shoved down our throats every time we turn around in this culture.
We are even judged at times for lacking faith or spirituality when we are physically ill or living on meager funds. Those who judge on the basis of these things are arrogant and self righteous, believing they have arrived at spirituality, when in fact they more likely lack it.
We know that God has a purpose in all things, the more we obey Him, the more likely we are to be rejected for our faith, demeaned and lied against. The devil's aim is to minimize our witness of the gospel but God's purpose is to strengthen us through the exercise of faith in Him. Without trials there is no strengthening.
James 1:2-3
"2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience."
We know that God has a purpose in all things, the more we obey Him, the more likely we are to be rejected for our faith, demeaned and lied against. The devil's aim is to minimize our witness of the gospel but God's purpose is to strengthen us through the exercise of faith in Him. Without trials there is no strengthening.
James 1:2-3
"2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience."
Monday, February 15, 2016
Yes Judge!!!
When we don't judge as we are commanded to do, we end up accepting anything.
Notice how so many people use the verses below to justify "don't judge" mantras. It is only the first verse in this passage that says that, it has been plucked out of context to justify acceptance of any and all sin. Let's analyze the rest of the verses below the "don't judge" verse and let's remember that in the original text in Greek, there were no verse divisions, one had to read the entire text to get the meaning.
Matthew 7:1-6
"7 “Do not judge so that you will not be judged.
2 For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you.
3 Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?
4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ and behold, the log is in your own eye?
5 You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye."
We are told in verse 2-3 how to judge and never elevating self when we are doing the same thing we accuse others of doing. We are not innocent for not judging when we are doing the same thing, both the one being judged and ourselves are guilty of sin, we just have no right to arrogantly judge another for doing the same things we are doing.
In verse 5 we are told to get ourselves right, stop our sinning first and then we can help our brother see his sin.
All sin has already been judged by God. The judgement we are using is not our own, it is God's standard. We are merely the messengers of God to inform those we love, of the sin they are in, the consequences of it and the remedy.
Galatians 6:7-8 "Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life."
Isaiah 59:2 "But your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you so that he does not hear."
Proverbs 14:12 "There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death."
1 John 3:4 "Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness."
The Remedy:
1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
When we are confronted with sin in our lives our response ought to be to feel ashamed, confess it to those who know and to God, asking to be cleansed of that sin, thought Christ.
Today's response to a rebuke is often "don't judge" or "your judging" as though it is wrong to do so. If we do not ever judge circumstances or actions, then we will remain foolish and be of no use to anyone else.
Luke 17:3 ""Be on your guard! If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him."
Matthew 18:15 ""If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother."
When someone staunchly proclaims that we are not to judge them, refuses to listen and remains contemptuous against us, we can be sure that the conversation has been spurned, the party refuses to receive it and it is time to move on.
Matthew 18:17 ""If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector."
2 Timothy 3:5 ""If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector."
We are commanded not to keep company with those who claim to be saved but live in sin as a lifestyle.
Romans 16:17-18 "17 Now I urge you, brethren, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them. 18 For such men are slaves, not of our Lord Christ but of their own appetites; and by their smooth and flattering speech they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting.
Those who claim to be Christian but will not tolerate a rebuke or correction, cannot learn until their heart of pride is broken into a humble heart of flesh. God is the only One Who can effectively work on them, He knows exactly what is needed, we do not. Sometimes we must get out of God's way so those who walk in rebellion will see only Him.
Notice how so many people use the verses below to justify "don't judge" mantras. It is only the first verse in this passage that says that, it has been plucked out of context to justify acceptance of any and all sin. Let's analyze the rest of the verses below the "don't judge" verse and let's remember that in the original text in Greek, there were no verse divisions, one had to read the entire text to get the meaning.
Matthew 7:1-6
"7 “Do not judge so that you will not be judged.
2 For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you.
3 Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?
4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ and behold, the log is in your own eye?
5 You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye."
We are told in verse 2-3 how to judge and never elevating self when we are doing the same thing we accuse others of doing. We are not innocent for not judging when we are doing the same thing, both the one being judged and ourselves are guilty of sin, we just have no right to arrogantly judge another for doing the same things we are doing.
In verse 5 we are told to get ourselves right, stop our sinning first and then we can help our brother see his sin.
All sin has already been judged by God. The judgement we are using is not our own, it is God's standard. We are merely the messengers of God to inform those we love, of the sin they are in, the consequences of it and the remedy.
Galatians 6:7-8 "Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life."
Isaiah 59:2 "But your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you so that he does not hear."
Proverbs 14:12 "There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death."
1 John 3:4 "Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness."
The Remedy:
1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
When we are confronted with sin in our lives our response ought to be to feel ashamed, confess it to those who know and to God, asking to be cleansed of that sin, thought Christ.
Today's response to a rebuke is often "don't judge" or "your judging" as though it is wrong to do so. If we do not ever judge circumstances or actions, then we will remain foolish and be of no use to anyone else.
Luke 17:3 ""Be on your guard! If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him."
Matthew 18:15 ""If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother."
When someone staunchly proclaims that we are not to judge them, refuses to listen and remains contemptuous against us, we can be sure that the conversation has been spurned, the party refuses to receive it and it is time to move on.
Matthew 18:17 ""If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector."
2 Timothy 3:5 ""If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector."
We are commanded not to keep company with those who claim to be saved but live in sin as a lifestyle.
Romans 16:17-18 "17 Now I urge you, brethren, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them. 18 For such men are slaves, not of our Lord Christ but of their own appetites; and by their smooth and flattering speech they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting.
Those who claim to be Christian but will not tolerate a rebuke or correction, cannot learn until their heart of pride is broken into a humble heart of flesh. God is the only One Who can effectively work on them, He knows exactly what is needed, we do not. Sometimes we must get out of God's way so those who walk in rebellion will see only Him.
Favoritism is Ungodly
This is an excellent article on favoritism. There are those who would actually teach that it is alright to show favoritism in relationships, when in fact the Bible teaches the opposite.
http://remnantreport.com/cgi-bin/imcart/read.cgi?article_id=620&sub=19
http://remnantreport.com/cgi-bin/imcart/read.cgi?article_id=620&sub=19
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Physical Attraction is not Love
What is love? Here is what God says it is:
1 Corinthians 13:4
"Love is patient, love is kind, love is not envious, it is not boastful, it is not puffed up."
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1 Corinthians 13:4
"Love is patient, love is kind, love is not envious, it is not boastful, it is not puffed up."
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Don't see anything physical or fleshly here, the attitude comes first and takes priority over physical attraction. Physical attraction is not a measure of love, someone can be deeply affected by physical beauty without any love at all associated with it.
True love, God's way, is associated with the overall well being of the person who is loved.
1 Corinthians 13:1
"If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal."
True love, God's way, is associated with the overall well being of the person who is loved.
1 Corinthians 13:1
"If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal."
Saturday, February 13, 2016
Narcissists Blame Others
Narcissists always blame others for their own wicked behavior. When they assume something without proof, acting in retaliation over something that never happened, they will blame others for their lack of information, even when they never asked for clarification.
Narcissists will make a mountain out of a mole hill to gain emotional control over others. They love to feel angry and superior, there is no benefit to their targets to remain as their friend.
The devil is controlling the minds of those who have no defense againt him, because they are full of self insead of the Spirit of God, they will attempt to rule over others through manipulation and intimidation.
Narcissists will make a mountain out of a mole hill to gain emotional control over others. They love to feel angry and superior, there is no benefit to their targets to remain as their friend.
The devil is controlling the minds of those who have no defense againt him, because they are full of self insead of the Spirit of God, they will attempt to rule over others through manipulation and intimidation.
There is one way to combat this behavior on the part of the narcissist; refuse to engage with them while walking away. God can handle them, we don't need to attempt to make them understand or reason with them, they are unreasonable.
Do not become like the narcissist in order to exact revenge. When we engage with them they will mock us, using ridiculous language to frustrate, it makes them feel powerful. The more we engage with a narcissist the more we feed them the attention they are seeking.
Don't desire to keep the rebellious mocker in your life, their only aim is to keep things upside down, they get power from it.
"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it."
George Bernard Shaw
Prov 22:10 "Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended.'"
2 Thessalonians 3:2 "And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith."
Prov 3:34 "He (God) mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble."
Prov 26:4 "Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself.'"
Prov 26:5 "Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.'"
Don't make things easy for the mocker;
Prov 22:11 "When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; when a wise man is instructed, he gets knowledge.'"
Prov 29:8"Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger."
Far too many believers allow mockers and wicked people, often family members to remain in their lives reeking havoc for no other purpose than to feel power over those who are too humble and meek to stand up to them.
Humility and meekness, does not mean that we are to put up with wicked people who refuse to obey Christ. Our patience in Christ is in removing ourselves while Christ works on them.
Do not become like the narcissist in order to exact revenge. When we engage with them they will mock us, using ridiculous language to frustrate, it makes them feel powerful. The more we engage with a narcissist the more we feed them the attention they are seeking.
Don't desire to keep the rebellious mocker in your life, their only aim is to keep things upside down, they get power from it.
"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it."
George Bernard Shaw
Prov 22:10 "Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended.'"
2 Thessalonians 3:2 "And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith."
Prov 3:34 "He (God) mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble."
Prov 26:4 "Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself.'"
Prov 26:5 "Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.'"
Don't make things easy for the mocker;
Prov 22:11 "When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; when a wise man is instructed, he gets knowledge.'"
Prov 29:8"Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger."
Far too many believers allow mockers and wicked people, often family members to remain in their lives reeking havoc for no other purpose than to feel power over those who are too humble and meek to stand up to them.
Humility and meekness, does not mean that we are to put up with wicked people who refuse to obey Christ. Our patience in Christ is in removing ourselves while Christ works on them.
Nothing is as it Seems!
A good man will not be elected to the presidency. Just look all around us, watch the foolishness and evil that dwells round about. Roses look pretty but they have thorns that can hurt us and over time will whither and die, that's where we are at, that which looks good............is not!
Nothing is as it seems now, everything is about pretense and perception. Our world loves to be fooled, appearances are all that matter, substance is not very important to most people today.
We live on a steady diet of pleasure seeking games and videos. The only thing that matters to this culture is the almighty dollar, to gain it for the purpose of more pleasure.
2 Timothy 2:22 "So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart."
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."
Luke 8:14 "And as for what fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature."
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