We are living in the apostate age when nearly all the churches are following false doctrines and defending things God never said.
The one-man-paid-pastor system is evil and has fostered believers' laziness, making the leader the mediator between God and man.
1 Timothy 2:5-6 ". 5For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6who gave Himself as a ransom for all—the testimony that was given at just the right time.…"
Matthew 20:25-26 "25 But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them. 26 It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,…"
Calvinism and the Nephilim nonsense have overtaken many famous preachers who love their accolades and awe of people. They are teaching sensationalism and love the false doctrine that elevates themselves in the eyes of the people.
When the believers look to the man instead of Christ they will not bother to seek the Holy Spirit on their own. Many scholars who come out of Bible college are not born again, the very reason they lust after power over others.
Because of the anger toward those who tell the truth I am convinced that most people sitting in the pews at church gatherings have never been born again. They will defend their pastor over false doctrine and wince, embarrassed at the mention of the Holy Spirit.
There are more wrong things in the apostate church today than there is truth. The Holy Spirit is our teacher, no man has authority over us only the Holy Spirit does. Those sitting in pews every week cannot be convinced to follow the Holy Spirit and not a man, they consider it arrogant to say "Don't follow men."
Because the Holy Spirit is seen as a "concept" instead of the Person of the Godhead, the people are ashamed of Him, even doubting that anyone can hear from Him. It makes me believe that no one can be born again and still remain indifferent or embarrassed at the mention of the Holy Spirit.
The question has been on my mind for a long time now; "How can someone be born again with the Holy Spirit living in them and not sense His presence, and not communicate with Him or hear from Him.
I have spoken with many people who are Christians who ask me; "What does it feel like to hear from the Holy Spirit?" I am astounded by this question because I know what it feels like to hear from Him and He has answered many things for me over the years when I was perplexed and desiring wisdom.
1 Thessalonians 5:19-22
"19 Do not quench the Spirit, 20 do not utterly reject prophecies, 21 but examine everything; hold firmly to that which is good, 22 abstain from every form of evil."
Perhaps believers are looking to men and the writings of men instead of the Holy Spirit. In essence, they have placed their trust in men they elevate above God.
The lack of interest in the Holy Spirit does not make sense to the one who is indwelt by Him. So is it possible that most people who say they are born again have never been changed by Christ and do not have the Holy Spirit?
1 Corinthians 2:14
"14 But a natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot * understand them, because they are spiritually appraised."
The Holy Spirit will never tell us something different from what God said in His Word the Bible. When someone brings a false doctrine we know they have not consulted with God but have trusted only themselves or other men who claim to be learned.
John 3:4-6 "…4“How can a man be born when he is old?” Nicodemus asked. “Can he enter his mother’s womb a second time to be born?” 5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. 6 Flesh is born of flesh, but spirit is born of the Spirit.…"
If someone claims to be a "Christian" but has no interest in the Holy Spirit or the truth, but follows men and elevates them, it is very likely they have never been born again.
Since we know we are living in the last days of apostasy it makes sense that most people in the church pews were never born again, just as the religious leaders in the time when Christ walked the earth were resistant to Christ while claiming to be godly.
Superiority above others while lacking humility is one of the first signs to watch for when evaluating a "leader" since no one can come to Christ without humility, the fleshly pride of superiority cannot remain when Christ has changed someone into a new creation.
Since the Holy Spirit is our leader and not a man, we are responsible for judging the hearts of those who claim to be over us.
1 Corinthians 2:15
"But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one."
John 7:24 "Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.”
Because the people have been indoctrinated that they should never judge and that leaders are authority over them, they remain silent and compliant when a leader speaks untruths from a pulpit.
The pulpit was designed to elevate one man above another, it is a trick of those who love hierarchy to give the appearance of authority over the people
We only obey those in leadership who are obeying God. We must resist obeying those who are leaders when they defy God's Word.
Ephesians 5:21
"Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God."
Every believer is to submit to every other believer as they are led by God. They are never to submit to anyone who is disobeying God or teaching heresy.
Often those we submit to have no authority over us, they are equal with us in the faith, however, there are those who have a calling to lead by example and by teaching, never having authority over us, that is the job of the Holy Spirit, He is our Authority.
1 Peter 5:3
"Not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock."
1 Peter 5:2
"Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly;"
Titus 1:7
"For an overseer, as God's steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain,"
2 Timothy 2:15
"Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth."
1 Corinthians 4:1-2
"This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful."
God has placed certain people in the gathering as leaders by example and teaching but this is not authority over, it is guidance according to the Word of God. When those who are the leaders will not obey the Bible then we must seek the Holy Spirit and rebuke those who are in rebellion.
Colossians 2:8
"See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ."
John 14:26 "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and remind you of all that I said to you."
John 14:16
"And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever-"
If you have been following any man, whether famous or in your church gathering, repent and begin to follow the Holy Spirit. Seek the Word of God the Bible, and ask the Holy Spirit for wisdom, you can never go wrong when the Holy Spirit speaks and you obey.
When Christ left He sent the Holy Spirit to live in all those people who trusted in Him. They were not left without counsel or help because there is no better help than the Holy Spirit.
My question to you is this; "How would it be possible for a man to be better than the Holy Spirit when we seek counsel?"
John 14:26 "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and remind you of all that I said to you."
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