OFF TUNE
2nd Timothy 2:15
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Passage 2 Timothy 2:15 New Living Translation
Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.
In this room There are hundreds of voices talking. Radio, Tv, and micro wave. Do you hear them? NO.
You need a radio, Tv, or micro-wave receiver to tune them in. When you turn a radio on and you hear nothing or static do you think it is broken or the station is not transmitting? No you start turning the tuning dial or digital tuning button to pull in a station. There all kinds of formats like news, country music, bluegrass, gospel, and you choose which one to listen too. Some stations have a mix. Some stations you don’t want to listen too.
The Bible has many subjects that we need to tune in to, and the devil has many voices out there trying to capture our attention and distract us away from the word, and take us down a path to destruction.
This Bible tunes us into Guidance, direction, health, healing, deliverance, protection, provision , and much more. The devil is out there slinging Mis-direction, confusion, sickness, snares, lack, poverty, doctrines and traditions that are contrary to the Word, but taken as gospel fact. We need to know the difference, the real truth, and tune in and walk in God’s truth.
FAITH is a mis-understood subject that has many voices out there. What faith is, and how faith works are subjects that have been taught wrong and even when taught right some have not paid earnest heed, and only grasp it in part, and went off teaching, believing, and walking it in error.
FIRST faith calls things that be not as though they were. It does not call things that are as though they are not. Faith calls the unseen into reality. Faith does not call seen things as though they are not there.
Faith Operates on absolute truth. Faith off tune just a little becomes a lie.
I was in a church once and a person with a cold was there. Someone said do you have a cold and they said no I do not for I walk in divine health. They thought that was faith, however it was a lie. They had a cold. They were calling something that was as though it was not and that is a lie. The fact is Jesus did pay the price for their health and healing but they were not in possession of that health at the moment. They should have said yes I do have a cold, however Jesus took stripe so I have be healed and by His stripes I am healed. That is calling that is not as though it were and it shall come to pass. Let’s look at what Paul said and what David said.
2nd Cor. 4:13
We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;
Paul was quoting David from Psalm 116 David was in the middle of trouble and affliction. He said death compassed him. In the middle of this David called on the Lord to deliver him. Nothing has changed in the natural yet.
Then David made this statement in Ps. 116:1-10
1. I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.
2. Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
3. The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.
4. Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.
5. Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.
6. The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.
7. Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.
8. For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.
9. I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.
10. I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted:
David said God had delivered his soul from death, his eyes from tears, and his feet from falling, and that he would walk before the lord in the land of the living. He then said I have believed therefore have I spoken. The spirit of faith believes and speaks how it ought to be rather than how it is and then the Lord brings it into reality and changes the circumstances. Faith changes things that are seen by believing and speaking things that are not seen as tho they were, and they will be. Faith is an attitude that says this is the way it is. People that do not understand faith will look at you like you are crazy, and may say,"Who do you think you are ?" They may take your " I believe therefore I speak" as arrogance . David acknowledged the mess he was in then spoke what he wanted the outcome to be. David had this spirit of faith early on. David believed his God. He believed Gods protection, his deliverance, and his blessing was on him. He did not believe it was god’s will to hurt or destroy him, or make him sick, or that you just don’t know what God will do. No he believed God would do exactly as he says he will do with no shadow of turning. He believed in the God of victory and deliverance and provision, for every circumstance that comes your way. David was a young lad tending sheep when his father came and sent him out to the battle with some food for his brothers and the captain of their troop. David’s elder brothers were with the army facing the Philistines and Goliath. 1st Sam. 17 tells the account of this battle. While David was there he heard Goliath come out and rail against the army of God, and he saw no one step up to silence him. He also heard the men speaking of a reward that Saul was offering to the man who would kill Goliath. David’s oldest brother started to get mad when he heard David speaking with the men about the reward. He had words with David and ask him why did you come and who is watching those few sheep? He told David I know your pride and naughtiness of heart you just came to watch the battle. ( what battle they were all afraid and cowering from this Goliath) His brother was ashamed of what David was witnessing. He was trying to drive David away so he would not see they were doing nothing but hiding. People will always try to stop you especially if they are doing nothing. You must turn away from the detractors and distractions and go on with your life and destiny. David said what have I done? Is there not a cause? Then he turned from his brother and began talking with the men again as to what Saul would give the man who would stop Goliath. David did not look like a warrior. He was not huge, nor strong, nor a seasoned soldier, he was but a teenager.
David said he would silence this un-circumcised Philistine. No one thought he would stand a chance with Goliath, however he made his case in front of King Saul. He told of how he slew a bear and a lion and this un-circumcised Philistine would be as one of then seeing he has defied the armies of God. Saul finally was persuaded to let him try. Sometimes people will start to agree with you , however they want you to do it their way. Saul equipped David with his own personal armor and weapons which were to cumbersome and heavy and unproved for and by David. David used his sling which he was use to . You must use what God has equipped you with, rather than what another person wants you to use. Goliath tried to harass David with his words, but David then told goliath just how it was going to be. Goliath never had anyone talk back to him before. You can not allow the devil to speak and let it go unanswered. David believed and therefore he spoke and it became so. Never run at your giant with your mouth shut. The spirit of faith believes and speaks. It declares the outcome in the middle of adversity. It is so strong it will aggravate those weak in faith. They will say you are arrogant, or a smarty pants. Confidence is the attitude of the spirit of faith.
Joshua and Caleb had a spirit of faith. They said let us go up at once and possess it, for we are well able. They believed therefore they spoke.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Monday, December 10, 2007
COLLATERAL DAMAGE OR COLLATERAL BLESSING
COLLATERAL DAMAGE OR COLLATERAL BLESSING
WHICH DO YOU BRING WITH YOU?
COLLATERAL: RUNNING SIDE BY SIDE OR PARALLEL
DAMAGE: INJURY TO A PERSON ( SPIRIT, SOUL, BODY, FINANCIALLY, OR SOCIALLY, OR PROPERTY
BLESSING: BENEFITS NOT EARNED
WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH THE GREATEST BLESSING EVER GIVEN?
LET’S LOOK AT THAT BLESSING. THE GREATEST BLESSING EVER GIVEN WAS RECORDED IN LUKE 2: 1-15
Luke 2:1-15
1. And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
2. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
3. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
4. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
5. To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
8. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
15. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
THE FUTURE AND DESTINY OF MANKIND ( THE HUMAN RACE ) WAS LAYING IN A MANGER WRAPPED IN SWADDLING CLOTHES. JESUS WAS AND IS THE ANSWER TO ALL MANKIND’S PROBLEMS. HE RESTORED OUR FELLOWSHIP WITH THE FATHER GOD. HE SHOWED US WHAT THE FATHER WAS LIKE.
Passage Acts 10:38
38. How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
Passage Luke 4:18-19
18. The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
19. To preach the acceptable year of the Lord
[ NOTICE HE DID NOT SAY A FEW OF OR SOME OF BUT HE SAID (THE) AS IN ALL OF THEM, AND (THEM THAT ARE ) AS IN ALL THAT ARE BRUISED. HE LEFT NO ONE OUT.
JESUS WAS A BLESSING FROM BIRTH
Passage Luke 23:46
46. And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.
Passage Luke 24:6-8
6. He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,
7. Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.
8. And they remembered his words,
Passage John 3:16
16. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
THROUGH DEATH AND RESURRECTION HE REMAINS A BLESSING
HE THEN COMMISSIONS US TO GO AND BE A BLESSING.
Passage Mark 16:15-18
15. And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
16. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
17. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
18. They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
Passage Acts 3:19
19. Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.
BLOTTED OUT: TO OBLITERATE, ERASE
COLOSIANS 2:13-15
13. And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;
14. Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
15. And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
HE ERASED FOREVER THE ORDINANCES AGAINST US
Passage Isaiah 43:25:
25. I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.
Ephesians 5:1
1. Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
WE ARE TO BE LIKE HIM TO ERASE PEOPLES PAST AND NOT REMEMBER IT AGAINST THEM ANYMORE.
THE GREATEST BLESSING OF ALL TIME CAME TO RESTORE US TO AND SHOW US THE FATHER. WE ARE TO LIVE OUR LIVES IMITATING THE FATHER AS DEAR CHILDREN. ( THE WORD FOLLOWERS LITERAL MEANING IS IMITATE ) THERE ARE MANY PLACES LOST PEOPLE GATHER TO HAVE FUN AND ENJOY WHAT THEY CALL LIFE. SOME GOOD AND SOME BAD. BOWLING ALLEYS, POOL HALLS, SWIMMING POOLS, DANCES, MOVIES, BARS, CLUBS , GROUPS, RIDING AROUND, THEME PARKS LIKE SILVER DOLLAR CITY, AND ETC. I WAS LIKE EVERY OTHER LOST SOUL GROWING UP. I DID WHAT I COULD TO HAVE FUN AND LIVE LIFE. THERE WERE SOME PEOPLE THAT HAD PROBLEMS WITH OTHERS AND A FEW THAT HELD GRUDGES, HOWEVER IN MY OBSERVATIONS AS I REFLECT I HAVE NEVER SEEN SO MANY PEOPLE HOLDING PEOPLE TO THE SINS OF THEIR PAST AS I HAVE SEEN "CHRISTIANS" DOING IT. I CAN ONLY USE EXAMPLES THAT I KNOW ARE TRUE , I WILL NOT MAKE ANY UP AND I WILL NOT USE THE NAMES OF THE PEOPLE IN MY EXAMPLES. THEY TALK ABOUT WHAT THOSE PEOPLE DID YEARS AND DECADES AGO. THE SAD THING IS AS PROFESSING CHRISTIANS WE ARE NOT TO DO THAT. MANY ARE HOLDING PEOPLE TO THEIR PAST AND MOST OF THEM HAVE GIVEN IT TO THE LORD AND BEEN FORGIVEN AND GONE ON. THEY DON’T HAVE A PROBLEM WITH IT ANY MORE. AND IF THEY HAVEN’T GIVEN IT TO THE LORD IT STILL ISN’T ANYONE’S PLACE TO HOLD THEM TO IT. IT’S THE PLACE OF THE TRUE CHRISTIAN TO RESTORE THE ONE WHO’S MISSING THE MARK IN LOVE. THE PROBLEM IS WITHIN THE ONE HOLDING THE OTHER ONE TO THEIR PAST.
REMINDS ME OF A STORY ABOUT TWO MONKS WALKING ONE DAY. AS THEY APPROACHED A STREAM THERE WAS A LADY STANDING THERE TRYING TO FIND A WAY TO CROSS. THE OLDER MONK OFFERED TO CARRY HER ACROSS. SHE ACCEPTED THE OFFER, AND HE CARRIED HER ACROSS AND SET HER DOWN ON THE OTHER SIDE. THE MONKS WENT ON BACK TO THE MONASTERY . LATER THE ON THAT EVENING THE YOUNGER MONK SAID TO THE OLDER ONE, WE TOOK A VOW TO NOT TOUCH A WOMAN YET YOU CARRIED A WOMAN ACROSS THE STREAM. THE OLDER ONE SAYS IT IS NOT ME WITH THE PROBLEM, FOR I PUT HER DOWN ON THE OTHER SIDE AND WENT MY WAY. IT IS YOU WITH THE PROBLEM FOR YOU ARE STILL CARRYING HER IN YOUR MIND. THAT WAS AN ILLUSTRATION. NOW FOR A TRUE EXAMPLE THE NAMES HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO PROTECT THE GUILTY. WELL LIKE I SAID I WON’T USE NAMES. COUNTLESS TIMES I’VE HEARD A CERTAIN PERSON’S NAME MENTIONED AND THEN THE SAME PERSON ALWAYS SAYS, " NOW IS THAT THE WOMAN THAT HAD A CHILD OUT OF WEDLOCK?" THE CHILD OF THAT WOMAN IS NOW OVER 30 YEARS OLD, AND YET THIS ONE PERSON IS STILL HOLDING HER TO HER PAST. WHY DO PEOPLE DO THAT? SOME SAY THINGS LIKE THAT TO GIVE THEMSELVES A SENSE OF BEING ABOVE OR BETTER IN COMPARISON , ALL THE TIME THEY ARE BEING SELF-RIGHTEOUS AND SINNING IN THEIR ACTIONS. THERE IS ONLY ONE PERSON WE ARE TO JUDGE AND THAT IS OURSELVES. THERE IS ONLY ONE FOR US TO COMPARE OURSELVES TO AND THAT IS JESUS. IF WE JUDGE OTHERS WE WILL BE JUDGED. IF WE SHOW MERCY WE WILL RECEIVE MERCY.
WHICH DO YOU BRING WITH YOU?
COLLATERAL: RUNNING SIDE BY SIDE OR PARALLEL
DAMAGE: INJURY TO A PERSON ( SPIRIT, SOUL, BODY, FINANCIALLY, OR SOCIALLY, OR PROPERTY
BLESSING: BENEFITS NOT EARNED
WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH THE GREATEST BLESSING EVER GIVEN?
LET’S LOOK AT THAT BLESSING. THE GREATEST BLESSING EVER GIVEN WAS RECORDED IN LUKE 2: 1-15
Luke 2:1-15
1. And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
2. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
3. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
4. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
5. To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
8. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
15. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
THE FUTURE AND DESTINY OF MANKIND ( THE HUMAN RACE ) WAS LAYING IN A MANGER WRAPPED IN SWADDLING CLOTHES. JESUS WAS AND IS THE ANSWER TO ALL MANKIND’S PROBLEMS. HE RESTORED OUR FELLOWSHIP WITH THE FATHER GOD. HE SHOWED US WHAT THE FATHER WAS LIKE.
Passage Acts 10:38
38. How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
Passage Luke 4:18-19
18. The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
19. To preach the acceptable year of the Lord
[ NOTICE HE DID NOT SAY A FEW OF OR SOME OF BUT HE SAID (THE) AS IN ALL OF THEM, AND (THEM THAT ARE ) AS IN ALL THAT ARE BRUISED. HE LEFT NO ONE OUT.
JESUS WAS A BLESSING FROM BIRTH
Passage Luke 23:46
46. And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.
Passage Luke 24:6-8
6. He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,
7. Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.
8. And they remembered his words,
Passage John 3:16
16. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
THROUGH DEATH AND RESURRECTION HE REMAINS A BLESSING
HE THEN COMMISSIONS US TO GO AND BE A BLESSING.
Passage Mark 16:15-18
15. And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
16. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
17. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
18. They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
Passage Acts 3:19
19. Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.
BLOTTED OUT: TO OBLITERATE, ERASE
COLOSIANS 2:13-15
13. And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;
14. Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
15. And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
HE ERASED FOREVER THE ORDINANCES AGAINST US
Passage Isaiah 43:25:
25. I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.
Ephesians 5:1
1. Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
WE ARE TO BE LIKE HIM TO ERASE PEOPLES PAST AND NOT REMEMBER IT AGAINST THEM ANYMORE.
THE GREATEST BLESSING OF ALL TIME CAME TO RESTORE US TO AND SHOW US THE FATHER. WE ARE TO LIVE OUR LIVES IMITATING THE FATHER AS DEAR CHILDREN. ( THE WORD FOLLOWERS LITERAL MEANING IS IMITATE ) THERE ARE MANY PLACES LOST PEOPLE GATHER TO HAVE FUN AND ENJOY WHAT THEY CALL LIFE. SOME GOOD AND SOME BAD. BOWLING ALLEYS, POOL HALLS, SWIMMING POOLS, DANCES, MOVIES, BARS, CLUBS , GROUPS, RIDING AROUND, THEME PARKS LIKE SILVER DOLLAR CITY, AND ETC. I WAS LIKE EVERY OTHER LOST SOUL GROWING UP. I DID WHAT I COULD TO HAVE FUN AND LIVE LIFE. THERE WERE SOME PEOPLE THAT HAD PROBLEMS WITH OTHERS AND A FEW THAT HELD GRUDGES, HOWEVER IN MY OBSERVATIONS AS I REFLECT I HAVE NEVER SEEN SO MANY PEOPLE HOLDING PEOPLE TO THE SINS OF THEIR PAST AS I HAVE SEEN "CHRISTIANS" DOING IT. I CAN ONLY USE EXAMPLES THAT I KNOW ARE TRUE , I WILL NOT MAKE ANY UP AND I WILL NOT USE THE NAMES OF THE PEOPLE IN MY EXAMPLES. THEY TALK ABOUT WHAT THOSE PEOPLE DID YEARS AND DECADES AGO. THE SAD THING IS AS PROFESSING CHRISTIANS WE ARE NOT TO DO THAT. MANY ARE HOLDING PEOPLE TO THEIR PAST AND MOST OF THEM HAVE GIVEN IT TO THE LORD AND BEEN FORGIVEN AND GONE ON. THEY DON’T HAVE A PROBLEM WITH IT ANY MORE. AND IF THEY HAVEN’T GIVEN IT TO THE LORD IT STILL ISN’T ANYONE’S PLACE TO HOLD THEM TO IT. IT’S THE PLACE OF THE TRUE CHRISTIAN TO RESTORE THE ONE WHO’S MISSING THE MARK IN LOVE. THE PROBLEM IS WITHIN THE ONE HOLDING THE OTHER ONE TO THEIR PAST.
REMINDS ME OF A STORY ABOUT TWO MONKS WALKING ONE DAY. AS THEY APPROACHED A STREAM THERE WAS A LADY STANDING THERE TRYING TO FIND A WAY TO CROSS. THE OLDER MONK OFFERED TO CARRY HER ACROSS. SHE ACCEPTED THE OFFER, AND HE CARRIED HER ACROSS AND SET HER DOWN ON THE OTHER SIDE. THE MONKS WENT ON BACK TO THE MONASTERY . LATER THE ON THAT EVENING THE YOUNGER MONK SAID TO THE OLDER ONE, WE TOOK A VOW TO NOT TOUCH A WOMAN YET YOU CARRIED A WOMAN ACROSS THE STREAM. THE OLDER ONE SAYS IT IS NOT ME WITH THE PROBLEM, FOR I PUT HER DOWN ON THE OTHER SIDE AND WENT MY WAY. IT IS YOU WITH THE PROBLEM FOR YOU ARE STILL CARRYING HER IN YOUR MIND. THAT WAS AN ILLUSTRATION. NOW FOR A TRUE EXAMPLE THE NAMES HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO PROTECT THE GUILTY. WELL LIKE I SAID I WON’T USE NAMES. COUNTLESS TIMES I’VE HEARD A CERTAIN PERSON’S NAME MENTIONED AND THEN THE SAME PERSON ALWAYS SAYS, " NOW IS THAT THE WOMAN THAT HAD A CHILD OUT OF WEDLOCK?" THE CHILD OF THAT WOMAN IS NOW OVER 30 YEARS OLD, AND YET THIS ONE PERSON IS STILL HOLDING HER TO HER PAST. WHY DO PEOPLE DO THAT? SOME SAY THINGS LIKE THAT TO GIVE THEMSELVES A SENSE OF BEING ABOVE OR BETTER IN COMPARISON , ALL THE TIME THEY ARE BEING SELF-RIGHTEOUS AND SINNING IN THEIR ACTIONS. THERE IS ONLY ONE PERSON WE ARE TO JUDGE AND THAT IS OURSELVES. THERE IS ONLY ONE FOR US TO COMPARE OURSELVES TO AND THAT IS JESUS. IF WE JUDGE OTHERS WE WILL BE JUDGED. IF WE SHOW MERCY WE WILL RECEIVE MERCY.
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