Dolly was raised in the South, where "cultural Christianity" was the norm. When she began her career as a young woman, proclaiming herself a Christian in the South enhanced her career. Christians were very likely to overlook clues about a false Christian because they were so superficial themselves.
Many people thought just adding the words; "Jesus Christ" would make people believe they have been born again. Sadly most people believed because we are saved by grace and grace alone by believing in Jesus Christ that there was no need for a changed lifestyle.
What they didn't understand was that the words alone didn't make them transformed by Christ, it was trusting in Christ and desiring to be changed by Him that caused Him to change us completely into a new creation.
Those who decided to join the Christian club but had no sorrow over their sinful nature and didn't trust Christ, but continued to trust in themselves were never transformed and remained in their lost state.
The need to feel famous and attention-seeking through acting in a place like Hollywood was the first dead giveaway.
Self-seeking and showing off to gain wealth is a sin.
1 John 3:9 "No one born of God makes a practice of sinning, for God's seed abides in him; and he cannot keep on sinning, because he has been born of God."
1 John 2:15-17 "Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever."
James 4:4 "You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God."
Romans 12:2 "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."
Those who love show-people are idolizing them. They are ignoring all the signs of worldliness to enjoy the sofistication and popularity, a sign that the one who idolizes wishes they could be like those with fame.
1 Peter 5:8 "Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour."
Don't be caught up in the fame of those who have been loved by the world, pretending that if someone does some good deeds and shines in the eyes of the world, they are going to heaven.
Matthew 7:21-23 "21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ 23 And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’"
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
I applaud this father. He is not hurting that child; the child is having a tantrum, not in pain. I was switched with a willow switch when I was a child. I never held that against my parents. I even had to cut my own switch. I only had to have that switch once to learn my lesson. Proverbs 23:13-14: "Do not withhold correction from a child, for if you beat him with a rod, he will not die. You shall beat him with a rod, and deliver his soul from hell."
Where is the Love?
John 13:34-35 "34 A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another.
35 By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.”
John 15:8 "This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, proving yourselves to be My disciples."
Matthew 5:16 "In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."
1 Peter 2:12 "Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us."
1 Corinthians 13:12-13 "…12 Now we see but a dim reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. 13 And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love; but the greatest of these is love."
The most lacking fruit in the body of Christ today is love!
35 By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.”
John 15:8 "This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, proving yourselves to be My disciples."
Matthew 5:16 "In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."
1 Peter 2:12 "Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us."
1 Corinthians 13:12-13 "…12 Now we see but a dim reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. 13 And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love; but the greatest of these is love."
The most lacking fruit in the body of Christ today is love!
Liars and Manipulators Undermine Faith
Liars and manipulators can undermine our faith, stripping away our peace merely to make themselves seem superior to us. They work to bait us into unhealthy responses so they can blame us for something. The worst offenders of this are those who have been challenged about their own sinful attitudes and actions. They refuse to hear anything that would help them improve and grow into a healthier person.
God told us to stay away from these people and often not to respond to their provocations.
Proverbs 26:3-5 "A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools! 4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him. 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes."
Follow the Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8az-cfLF1e8
God told us to stay away from these people and often not to respond to their provocations.
Proverbs 26:3-5 "A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools! 4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him. 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes."
Follow the Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8az-cfLF1e8
God's Way is Different from Man's Way
The way church gatherings have been practiced for hundreds of years was not Biblical and led Christians to believe a man was in charge instead of the Holy Spirit.
Because the brand of Christianity was man-centered and rule-oriented instead of Christ-centered, and devotion to Him was not real, people have been following traditions of men, not the commands of God.
They used the excuse that God said not to forsake the gathering while ignoring everything else God said about the gathering.
Satan has managed to take scriptures out of context, guilting people into following the rules and leadership of man rather than the commands of Christ as led by the Holy Spirit.
I have had more people ask me what it is like to hear from the Holy Spirit than proclaim they have heard from Him.
When we hear from the Holy Spirit we know it, it is clear and it never disagrees with His Word, the Bible.
John 10:27 "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me."
John 14:26 – "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you."
Isaiah 30:21 – "And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, 'This is the way, walk in it,' when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left."
John 16:13 – "When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth..."
Nowhere does the Bible tell us to seek men for truth. Believers only instruct others as led by God, not by rules and rote, and not by authority over. No person has authority over another believer; only the Holy Spirit has this Authority.
We have leaders in our lives, in the church and in the community; we obey them as long as they obey God, but they lead by example and teaching, not by authority over.
God tells us to obey our leaders, but only when they do not tell us to disobey God.
God always comes first, and His principles are our guide for life.
Because the brand of Christianity was man-centered and rule-oriented instead of Christ-centered, and devotion to Him was not real, people have been following traditions of men, not the commands of God.
They used the excuse that God said not to forsake the gathering while ignoring everything else God said about the gathering.
Satan has managed to take scriptures out of context, guilting people into following the rules and leadership of man rather than the commands of Christ as led by the Holy Spirit.
I have had more people ask me what it is like to hear from the Holy Spirit than proclaim they have heard from Him.
When we hear from the Holy Spirit we know it, it is clear and it never disagrees with His Word, the Bible.
John 10:27 "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me."
John 14:26 – "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you."
Isaiah 30:21 – "And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, 'This is the way, walk in it,' when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left."
John 16:13 – "When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth..."
Nowhere does the Bible tell us to seek men for truth. Believers only instruct others as led by God, not by rules and rote, and not by authority over. No person has authority over another believer; only the Holy Spirit has this Authority.
We have leaders in our lives, in the church and in the community; we obey them as long as they obey God, but they lead by example and teaching, not by authority over.
God tells us to obey our leaders, but only when they do not tell us to disobey God.
God always comes first, and His principles are our guide for life.
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