Why we shouldn't stop studying?
Ignorance can lead to death—we are not just talking
here of physical death but that of spiritual body as well. All through out the
Bible we are being encourage to read the Word of GOD and not just reading for
the sake of following a command BUT we are to meditate on it day and night. For very simple reason that we love God, we have to constantly seek His face.
It was a
big deal to the writer of Proverbs that he stresses the point on the entire
collections...
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. -- Proverbs 1:7
Ignorance is not Godliness. Even if you haven’t
seen a Bible in your entire life or heard about Jesus you are not exempt. All
those who sincerely look (seek) for GOD will find Him and that was a guarantee
no matter who or where you are. People are led astray because they have not really sought
GOD but created a god according to what they want to believe. They want a God that will obey their desires!!!
You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. -- Exodus 20:4
GOD knows
your sincerity and LOVE when there is genuine “effort” to know Him.
For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. -- Romans 1:20-21
RELY ONLY ON GOD
A lot of
people search for GOD in vain…why was that? Because a lot of them had been Spiritually blinded. They set personal motives above what God really desires. Although most Christians claimed to be non-sectarian and Bible base (full-gospel) they are in fact sectarian and treat the messages of the Bible very lightly. They allowed another person to interfere between their relationship with God. They put their trust on human teacher. BUT Pastors, Rabbi, and Teachers are sometimes incorrect! After all, they are just human.
Jesus’ advice to his disciples have to be in effect to "Be wise as serpents, and gentle as a lamb".
I have attended many religious group and been researching for quite sometime now about various Religions and denominations with a purpose to truly seek what is/are The Truth. I love wisdom, I love understanding, I love Knowledge...I don't have to feel guilty about it. Because some churches teach their follower not to go into matters that are reserved only for the "chosen"...I don't what to be a religious fanatic who are pulled by its Master on his nose.
If one's FAITH is vital...then I better be sure that I am giving my faith into the TRUTH.
TEST THE SPIRIT!
Jesus’ advice to his disciples have to be in effect to "Be wise as serpents, and gentle as a lamb".
I have attended many religious group and been researching for quite sometime now about various Religions and denominations with a purpose to truly seek what is/are The Truth. I love wisdom, I love understanding, I love Knowledge...I don't have to feel guilty about it. Because some churches teach their follower not to go into matters that are reserved only for the "chosen"...I don't what to be a religious fanatic who are pulled by its Master on his nose.
If one's FAITH is vital...then I better be sure that I am giving my faith into the TRUTH.
TEST THE SPIRIT!
Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. -- 1 John 4:1
Genuine
Christians should or must never stop learning...He or she must continue to check what your preacher is saying. One correct statement does not necessarily mean all He would be saying are correct. I have observed this that at some occasion many Pastor spoke about personal opinion. Oh yes, sometimes the Spirit is leading them BUT not all the time. Now, personal opinion are often false or does not work in all circumstances.
Remember when St. Paul confronted St. Peter because of wrong ethics? Peter was of course chosen by Jesus to whom he said "Upon this rock I will build my church..." yet, at that instance, Peter had practiced an un-Christian way.
Thessalonians (1 Thes 5:14) says that in effect that different people need different counseling, but they all need to be treated with patience.
Remember when St. Paul confronted St. Peter because of wrong ethics? Peter was of course chosen by Jesus to whom he said "Upon this rock I will build my church..." yet, at that instance, Peter had practiced an un-Christian way.
Galatians 2:14-16 KJV But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the gentiles to live as do the Jews? (15) We who are Jews by nature, and not sinners of the gentiles, (16) Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Thessalonians (1 Thes 5:14) says that in effect that different people need different counseling, but they all need to be treated with patience.
1 Thessalonians 5:14
And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
Here’s another point, for clarifications: Jesus did not die to ransom the believers only but
ALL mankind and even the material planet earth.
If so, then even non-believers are saved? NO. We are just set FREE from
the bondage of sin but not saved. Salvation are freely given as grace by the
blood of Jesus but ONLY those who obey…we have an active role also in salvation
because “who ever believed on Him should not perish…” and also add “You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free!”
The danger of "Blind Faith" is that People Formed GOD according to what people says. I urge you my friend: Don't believed gossips about God. Hear the truth on God's own mouth.
The danger of "Blind Faith" is that People Formed GOD according to what people says. I urge you my friend: Don't believed gossips about God. Hear the truth on God's own mouth.
Do you
believe God? Well, good! But the devil also believe and tremble.
Malachi 3:17 "They will be mine," says the LORD Almighty, "in the day when I make up my treasured possession. I will spare them, just as in compassion a man spares his son who serves him.
If Jesus Walked the World Today – Alan Jackson Song Lyrics
1 comment:
"People are led astray because they have not really sought GOD but created a god according to what they want to believe. They want a God that will obey their desires!!!" That is where we often go wrong. Obeying gods desire for us is true love for god and whatever we desire or want to achieve despite the will of God for us is actually the IDOL. We all unknowing create Idols... for which we need his large hearts forgiveness
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