Monday, April 14, 2025
Christ Did it all Perfectly and Yet Look how they Treated Him
Christ did everything perfectly, even dying for those who hated Him, and yet look what they did to Him. We can expect the same mentality that was shown to Christ because the devil is still working today the same as he was back then. Only he thinks he won but he has already been defeated by the cross.
Many Parts in the Body of Christ
Everyone has a job to do by the power of the Holy Spirit.
No one in the body of Christ is less than another, no one is insignificant to the body. It is the Holy Spirit in each person who directs our job not people.
1 Corinthians 12:12-27
"12 For just as the body is one and yet has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though they are many, are one body, so also is Christ.
13 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit.
14 For the body is not one part, but many.
15 If the foot says, “Because I am not a hand, I am not a part of the body,” it is not for this reason any less a part of the body.
16 And if the ear says, “Because I am not an eye, I am not a part of the body,” it is not for this reason any less a part of the body.
17 If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole body were hearing, where would the sense of smell be?
18 But now God has arranged the parts, each one of them in the body, just as He desired.
19 If they were all one part, where would the body be?
20 But now there are many parts, but one body.
21 And the eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you”; or again, the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.”
22 On the contrary, it is much truer that the parts of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary;
23 and those parts of the body which we consider less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor, and our less presentable parts become much more presentable,
24 whereas our more presentable parts have no need of it. But God has so composed the body, giving more abundant honor to that part which lacked,
25 so that there may be no division in the body, but that the parts may have the same care for one another.
26 And if one part of the body suffers, all the parts suffer with it; if a part is honored, all the parts rejoice with it."
No one in the body of Christ is less than another, no one is insignificant to the body. It is the Holy Spirit in each person who directs our job not people.
1 Corinthians 12:12-27
"12 For just as the body is one and yet has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though they are many, are one body, so also is Christ.
13 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit.
14 For the body is not one part, but many.
15 If the foot says, “Because I am not a hand, I am not a part of the body,” it is not for this reason any less a part of the body.
16 And if the ear says, “Because I am not an eye, I am not a part of the body,” it is not for this reason any less a part of the body.
17 If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole body were hearing, where would the sense of smell be?
18 But now God has arranged the parts, each one of them in the body, just as He desired.
19 If they were all one part, where would the body be?
20 But now there are many parts, but one body.
21 And the eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you”; or again, the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.”
22 On the contrary, it is much truer that the parts of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary;
23 and those parts of the body which we consider less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor, and our less presentable parts become much more presentable,
24 whereas our more presentable parts have no need of it. But God has so composed the body, giving more abundant honor to that part which lacked,
25 so that there may be no division in the body, but that the parts may have the same care for one another.
26 And if one part of the body suffers, all the parts suffer with it; if a part is honored, all the parts rejoice with it."
Believe Nothing and Seek the Holy Spirit
You can't believe anything you see anymore, you can't believe anything you read anymore. You must always ask the Holy Spirit to warn you if something is off. Even pray before believing something new, pray before taking action or passing something on to others.
The devil is so clever and an excellent liar appealing to emotions unless you are continually consulting the Holy Spirit you could become deceived into doing things you would not do if you had all the facts in front of you. The interpretation of the facts is vitally important and God can see things we cannot see.
Matthew 24:24 "
For false christs and false prophets will arise and will provide great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect."
This verse is speaking about false christs and false prophets but it applies to anything false that the devil will use to derail your life and your relationships.
2 Thessalonians 2:9-12
"The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder, and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them. / For this reason God will send them a powerful delusion so that they believe the lie,"
1 John 4:1
"Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world."
Many church attendees have fallen into deep deception for lack of discernment. The first thing we must do is know our Bibles and always consult the Holy Spirit for guidance.
1 Timothy 4:1
"Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,"
The devil is so clever and an excellent liar appealing to emotions unless you are continually consulting the Holy Spirit you could become deceived into doing things you would not do if you had all the facts in front of you. The interpretation of the facts is vitally important and God can see things we cannot see.
Matthew 24:24 "
For false christs and false prophets will arise and will provide great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect."
This verse is speaking about false christs and false prophets but it applies to anything false that the devil will use to derail your life and your relationships.
2 Thessalonians 2:9-12
"The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder, and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them. / For this reason God will send them a powerful delusion so that they believe the lie,"
1 John 4:1
"Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world."
Many church attendees have fallen into deep deception for lack of discernment. The first thing we must do is know our Bibles and always consult the Holy Spirit for guidance.
1 Timothy 4:1
"Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,"
The Bondage of Herd Mentality
"Herd Mentality", are those who are trapped in the fear of losing the love of others. Their need to be liked dibilitates them.
Living under the expectations of others is bondage as much as if their ankle were tethered to hitching rings used for horses.
The need for approval from others keeps people enslaved to the dictates of those they wish to impress.
It is strength when we have no need to convince others to think like us. Those who cannot love others who don't think like them are very weak and barely able to stand alone, they must have allies to keep from falling over like a scarecrow without a pole to hold it up.
Those who join cults are of this sort, they isolate themselves to make sure they always have people around who will fawn over their every word and follow them like baby chicks crossing a road with their mother.
Often those who think for themselves will be ridiculed, dismissed, and excluded for their separateness from the rest of the culture.
2 Corinthians 6:17
"17 Therefore, come out from their midst and be separate,” says the Lord. “And do not touch what is unclean;
And I will welcome you."
Those who are a part of the cult will be so intimidated by the one who thinks with the mind of Christ that they will gossip to others hoping to gain supporters for themselves with an even greater hope that others will follow them in the rejection of the free thinker.
The cult is tethered to one another unable to grow in wisdom for their continual striving to be like one another. I have met many of these people in my life and one thing that stands out is the conspicuous lack of individual personality of each member. The personality God gave them has been replaced by the expectations of all the other members.
Those who must surround themselves with others who validate their rebellion believe the free-thinkers in Christ will feel spurned leading them into anxiety and depression. The cult followers believe this because if it were happening to them they would be depressed and full of fear. But this is not the case for the one who follows Christ. We are content and joyful walking alone on the narrow road, completely joyful and content.
Philippians 4:11-13
"11 Not that I speak from need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.
12 I know how to get along with little, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need.
13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me."
When we meet another Christ-follower our joy is increased, we do not need them all the time because Christ in them is also in us and we know that one day we will be reunited again. We are satisfied for the Lord to bring them alongside from time to time as we edify and encourage one another on our path. We walk the same path, just not everyone is in the same place on the road.
Romans 12:10 "Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor."
Our brethren are in our hearts all the time even when we are not with them in body.
Ephesians 4:2 "With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,"
Galatians 5:1: "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery."
The greatest test of our faith is when we have to walk alone for a time trusting only in Christ, our joy excels because He is the One we trust every moment.
When Christ is in us we are never alone and we are connected Spiritually with every other follower of Christ.
Living under the expectations of others is bondage as much as if their ankle were tethered to hitching rings used for horses.
The need for approval from others keeps people enslaved to the dictates of those they wish to impress.
It is strength when we have no need to convince others to think like us. Those who cannot love others who don't think like them are very weak and barely able to stand alone, they must have allies to keep from falling over like a scarecrow without a pole to hold it up.
Those who join cults are of this sort, they isolate themselves to make sure they always have people around who will fawn over their every word and follow them like baby chicks crossing a road with their mother.
Often those who think for themselves will be ridiculed, dismissed, and excluded for their separateness from the rest of the culture.
2 Corinthians 6:17
"17 Therefore, come out from their midst and be separate,” says the Lord. “And do not touch what is unclean;
And I will welcome you."
Those who are a part of the cult will be so intimidated by the one who thinks with the mind of Christ that they will gossip to others hoping to gain supporters for themselves with an even greater hope that others will follow them in the rejection of the free thinker.
The cult is tethered to one another unable to grow in wisdom for their continual striving to be like one another. I have met many of these people in my life and one thing that stands out is the conspicuous lack of individual personality of each member. The personality God gave them has been replaced by the expectations of all the other members.
Those who must surround themselves with others who validate their rebellion believe the free-thinkers in Christ will feel spurned leading them into anxiety and depression. The cult followers believe this because if it were happening to them they would be depressed and full of fear. But this is not the case for the one who follows Christ. We are content and joyful walking alone on the narrow road, completely joyful and content.
Philippians 4:11-13
"11 Not that I speak from need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.
12 I know how to get along with little, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need.
13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me."
When we meet another Christ-follower our joy is increased, we do not need them all the time because Christ in them is also in us and we know that one day we will be reunited again. We are satisfied for the Lord to bring them alongside from time to time as we edify and encourage one another on our path. We walk the same path, just not everyone is in the same place on the road.
Romans 12:10 "Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor."
Our brethren are in our hearts all the time even when we are not with them in body.
Ephesians 4:2 "With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,"
Galatians 5:1: "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery."
The greatest test of our faith is when we have to walk alone for a time trusting only in Christ, our joy excels because He is the One we trust every moment.
When Christ is in us we are never alone and we are connected Spiritually with every other follower of Christ.
Foolish People and Foolish Cultures
The most foolish cultures are those that walk in lockstep with everyone else around them. They lose the ability to think independently from others.
The strongest and most intelligent people are those who can think rationally and reasonably while evaluating things according to truth and not according to the opinions or views of others around them.
Proverbs 18:2 "A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion"
The opinions of fools are never based on evaluating things with a determination to find the truth, they are based on how he will look to others and whether or not he will be accepted in the community of his choice.
A wise person thinks with the mind of Christ basing their evaluations on the truth.
Proverbs 1:7 "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction."
We are walking among the unwise every day as we navigate through a culture that is predisposed to resisting God. Sadly many of these people who resist wisdom are those who attend apostate churches operating as religions and not according to God's Word.
Proverbs 18:6 "A fool's lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating."
Proverbs 29:9 "If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet."
"Religion" is not Christianity, Christ despised religion while abolishing its effects on those who would trust in Him.
Religion is nothing more than rules and regulations to keep people trapped in human wisdom depending on themselves to be accepted by those in their group of choice.
When we become born again we depend on one Person only, that is the Person of Jesus Christ Who is our King and our God.
We love people but we do not place our trust in them, our trust is in Christ alone. Our love is not transactional it is relational, seeking to be an asset to those we love while including them in our lives as we work together to honor and serve Christ.
Proverbs 28:26 "Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered."
Proverbs 10:23 "Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding."
Those who are wise enjoy and embrace counsel from wise people. The fool hates counsel from those who have the wisdom of Christ.
The strongest and most intelligent people are those who can think rationally and reasonably while evaluating things according to truth and not according to the opinions or views of others around them.
Proverbs 18:2 "A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion"
The opinions of fools are never based on evaluating things with a determination to find the truth, they are based on how he will look to others and whether or not he will be accepted in the community of his choice.
A wise person thinks with the mind of Christ basing their evaluations on the truth.
Proverbs 1:7 "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction."
We are walking among the unwise every day as we navigate through a culture that is predisposed to resisting God. Sadly many of these people who resist wisdom are those who attend apostate churches operating as religions and not according to God's Word.
Proverbs 18:6 "A fool's lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating."
Proverbs 29:9 "If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet."
"Religion" is not Christianity, Christ despised religion while abolishing its effects on those who would trust in Him.
Religion is nothing more than rules and regulations to keep people trapped in human wisdom depending on themselves to be accepted by those in their group of choice.
When we become born again we depend on one Person only, that is the Person of Jesus Christ Who is our King and our God.
We love people but we do not place our trust in them, our trust is in Christ alone. Our love is not transactional it is relational, seeking to be an asset to those we love while including them in our lives as we work together to honor and serve Christ.
Proverbs 28:26 "Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered."
Proverbs 10:23 "Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding."
Those who are wise enjoy and embrace counsel from wise people. The fool hates counsel from those who have the wisdom of Christ.
The Foolish Lies in the Culture and Even in the Church
It is astounding to me how many people believe foolish things like "flat earth" and other things they have no way of vetting. They are childishly believing fantasies that cannot be proven.
O.K. let's say some of it is true, which I do not believe, now what? Do those who claim these things alter their lives in some way because of what they believe? No, it is all just talk to appear as though they have special knowledge.
The search for special knowledge is rooted in pride, it is Gnosticism. Would those who believe these outlandish things have thought it up all by themselves? NO, they had to read the lies and concoctions of others who love to deceive others, to find them. They had to go looking for the lies, they saw nothing personally in their own lives that led them to their false assumptions.
These are the same people who read those tabloid newspapers at the checkout stand when I was a child. Back in the day, the readership was small and dedicated to sensationalism that most rational people paid no attention to and even mocked because they knew it was foolishness. Now we have these tabloids on the internet hoodwinking the simple-minded who thrive on fantasy thinking.
I suggest they are wasting their time and distracting others from the essential things of the gospel and interpersonal relationships as commanded by Christ in the Bible.
There are more lies now within the Christian culture than there is truth. The only way to avoid this nonsense is to remain fully immersed in the Bible while asking the Holy Spirit to fill you with His truth.
Proverbs 3:5-6
"5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He will make your paths straight."
Do not allow your heart to be diverted from Christ through human wisdom and fantasy thinking.
O.K. let's say some of it is true, which I do not believe, now what? Do those who claim these things alter their lives in some way because of what they believe? No, it is all just talk to appear as though they have special knowledge.
The search for special knowledge is rooted in pride, it is Gnosticism. Would those who believe these outlandish things have thought it up all by themselves? NO, they had to read the lies and concoctions of others who love to deceive others, to find them. They had to go looking for the lies, they saw nothing personally in their own lives that led them to their false assumptions.
These are the same people who read those tabloid newspapers at the checkout stand when I was a child. Back in the day, the readership was small and dedicated to sensationalism that most rational people paid no attention to and even mocked because they knew it was foolishness. Now we have these tabloids on the internet hoodwinking the simple-minded who thrive on fantasy thinking.
I suggest they are wasting their time and distracting others from the essential things of the gospel and interpersonal relationships as commanded by Christ in the Bible.
There are more lies now within the Christian culture than there is truth. The only way to avoid this nonsense is to remain fully immersed in the Bible while asking the Holy Spirit to fill you with His truth.
Proverbs 3:5-6
"5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He will make your paths straight."
Do not allow your heart to be diverted from Christ through human wisdom and fantasy thinking.
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