08-18-2008, 02:03 PM
SMOKESCREENS (2 of 3)
Which leads us back to the root scriptures regarding 'where envying is there is every strife and confusion' and 'comparing themselves by themselves being unwise'.
The fact is, any honest review of the scriptural and historic record bears out honor of Sabbath etc. If a Christ professor observes Sabbaths and Festivals yet lies, envies, hates, unforgives, maligns, etc., THEIR WORSHIP IS IN VAIN. Likewise, if a non-observing Christ professor lies, hates, envies, unforgives, maligns, etc., THEIR PROFESSION IS IN VAIN.
Since the only commendation and approval one will ever need is Christ's, I propose the maligning and discord be dropped in favor of LOVE for the believer and non-believer for the sake of Christ. Whomever is unwilling or unable to do such should really reasses their relationship and professed 'love of Christ'. In fact, there is a book out called: 'Christians going to hell' of people who testified themselves to be 'Christian' but on the brink of eternity found they were not Christ's and the proof was they held to hate, deceits, envies, unlovingness, arrogance, pride, lashon hara, cowardice, etc. (these are the exact spirits behind Shoa) none are of Christ.
The proof of Christ are His words, not ours. [3]
‘If ye love me, keep my commandments.’ John 14:15
‘He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.’ John 14:21
‘By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.’ 1 John 5:2
The notion that the Christ believer is someone who walks in a surreal pious peace with everyone is a lie ~ look no futher than Christ and the Apostles who epitomized love and truth walking, yet their rebukes were devastating for pulling no punches. Why??? Because truth IS of God, whether to repentance or damanation.
Which leads us back to the root scriptures regarding 'where envying is there is every strife and confusion' and 'comparing themselves by themselves being unwise'.
The fact is, any honest review of the scriptural and historic record bears out honor of Sabbath etc. If a Christ professor observes Sabbaths and Festivals yet lies, envies, hates, unforgives, maligns, etc., THEIR WORSHIP IS IN VAIN. Likewise, if a non-observing Christ professor lies, hates, envies, unforgives, maligns, etc., THEIR PROFESSION IS IN VAIN.
Since the only commendation and approval one will ever need is Christ's, I propose the maligning and discord be dropped in favor of LOVE for the believer and non-believer for the sake of Christ. Whomever is unwilling or unable to do such should really reasses their relationship and professed 'love of Christ'. In fact, there is a book out called: 'Christians going to hell' of people who testified themselves to be 'Christian' but on the brink of eternity found they were not Christ's and the proof was they held to hate, deceits, envies, unlovingness, arrogance, pride, lashon hara, cowardice, etc. (these are the exact spirits behind Shoa) none are of Christ.
The proof of Christ are His words, not ours. [3]
‘If ye love me, keep my commandments.’ John 14:15
‘He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.’ John 14:21
‘By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.’ 1 John 5:2
The notion that the Christ believer is someone who walks in a surreal pious peace with everyone is a lie ~ look no futher than Christ and the Apostles who epitomized love and truth walking, yet their rebukes were devastating for pulling no punches. Why??? Because truth IS of God, whether to repentance or damanation.