God is not mocked

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Dislaimer, I may not agree with all that was said in this daily devotion, But the main thought about how Christians treat God, this Lady is right on, and what a blessing to know that there are others that feel the same as you do sometimes:

In today’s message I’m going to be very upfront and bold, but I’m tired of how people treat God.

Its very upsetting to me to see and hear how many people are making one big joke about God. That so many people take the Creator of heavens and earth for a fool. Gal 6:7 Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.

I’m angry that people take God’s love for granted and that they think it does not upset Him. People don’t think that it hurts God in the manner that they carry on. What does that say when we do things like saying bad things about God, or breaking other Christians down or if they mock God? It says that The death of Jesus meant nothing to them. That is so sad to me because Jesus went through a very very difficult time here on earth for us. He did not have to do that but He did because He loves us so much and because He is filled with grace and mercy..

We as Christians need to find a more aggressive way to stand up for God. No I’m not talking about forcing anyone to love God or to hear about Him. I’m talking about being more bold and stand up for Father God. For generations satan is corrupting peoples minds against God and he is getting away with it. Its becoming to much of a hassle for people to defend God. Why is that? People need to decide where there loyalty lies, because God does not want people in His Kingdom that only runs to Him in difficult times. Rev 3:15 "'I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.
God wants people He can rely on and help Him win souls for His Kingdom. Good deeds alone won't get us into heaven, but what you did for God while you were here on earth will (*1)

No one will tolerate if someone says something bad about the ones they love, so why do we allow people to say bad things about our Heavenly Father or to use His name in vain? Do we not love Him more than anybody else? That is His first command to us. To love Him above all things.

People must choose who they want to serve God or satan

Think about this and repent before God if you feel that you have taken His love for granted or that you were not loyal to Him. God deserves so much more than this!!

I really hope and pray with my whole heart that you understand the importance of this article!!

All my love
Anneline
Life for Jesus Ministries
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*1 this is the part I don't agree with, it is not what we have done for Him, but rather what we believe that Jesus Christ has done for us that will get us into heaven," For no man cometh unto the Father but by me" saith the Lord Jesus Christ
 
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REPHRASE ONE SENTENCE

quote:
Good deeds alone won't get us into heaven, but what you did for God while you were here on earth will.


rephrased:
Good deeds alone won't get us into heaven, but what you did with God's Son, while you were here on earth will.


 
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Why should that be rephrased, Shad?

I'm just curious :)
 
DinoDillinger

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shad said:
REPHRASE ONE SENTENCE

quote:
Good deeds alone won't get us into heaven, but what you did for God while you were here on earth will.


rephrased:
Good deeds alone won't get us into heaven, but what you did with God's Son, while you were here on earth will.
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rephrased again:
Good deeds won't get us into heaven, but what God's Son did on the cross will.

There, all better :)
 
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Thaddaeus said:
Dislaimer, I may not agree with all that was said in this daily devotion, But the main thought about how Christians treat God, this Lady is right on, and what a blessing to know that there are others that feel the same as you do sometimes:




*1 this is the part I don't agree with, it is not what we have done for Him, but rather what we believe that Jesus Christ has done for us that will get us into heaven," For no man cometh unto the Father but by me" saith the Lord Jesus Christ
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Well, it is bold, alright. Not sure if God really cares what His creation thinks about Him - I think he is big enough to handle people's limited opinion of Him - maybe that is why he gave us the ability to exercise free thought and speech.

I am not sure it is our right to enforce our ideals on other people - God doesn't do it - why should we?
 
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Well, it is bold, alright. Not sure if God really cares what His creation thinks about Him - I think he is big enough to handle people's limited opinion of Him - maybe that is why he gave us the ability to exercise free thought and speech.

I am not sure it is our right to enforce our ideals on other people - God doesn't do it - why should we?
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Matthew 5:48 "Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect."

If you are His He sure does.

In reference to the first part, ummm yes, it does grieve God when we don't hold Him esteemed above all. Do you honestly think all the laws about idolatry and stuff some formality and not from God's heart mourning when His creation looks away from Him to other things?

If God did not care then there would be no wrath to come, no reward in heaven. Your statement is appauling coming from someone who claims to know Him.
 
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DinoDillinger said:
Matthew 5:48 "Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect."

If you are His He sure does.

In reference to the first part, ummm yes, it does grieve God when we don't hold Him esteemed above all. Do you honestly think all the laws about idolatry and stuff some formality and not from God's heart mourning when His creation looks away from Him to other things?

If God did not care then there would be no wrath to come, no reward in heaven. Your statement is appauling coming from someone who claims to know Him.
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My post is appalling.......eeesh

Why? Because I think we should give people the same allowances as God does?

Story time!!

I often joke that my first born pup is only missing one thing and I am going to get it for him for Christmas - a middle finger; because often it seems like his attitude is contemptuous. Now, I realize he is a dog - and I am attributing human intentions to him, but even if he was capable of acting with contempt - I would not care - he is my dog - I am His master. How much more is God able to handle our opinions of Him? Not sure why Christians have such a low opinion of God - He doesn't need us to manage His feelings!

If you choose to get upset by this.....that is your choice. I would rather not let it bother me - I know God doesn't let it bother Him.
 
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aspen said:
Well, it is bold, alright. Not sure if God really cares what His creation thinks about Him - I think he is big enough to handle people's limited opinion of Him - maybe that is why he gave us the ability to exercise free thought and speech.
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Eh, I'm not so sure. There are places in scripture where G-d seems to react strongly to what people say about Him, but at the same time there are also places where He pretty much says, "So what? I'm G-d!" It's definitely an interesting issue I'd like to learn more about :)

I am not sure it is our right to enforce our ideals on other people - God doesn't do it - why should we?
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It is absolutely unscriptural to force G-d's standards on other people. We who follow Him are called to His standards, those who do not follow Him are NOT called to His standards.

That's part of the reason why I get irritated by Christians getting involved in American politics, because it always seems to become an issue of making Christianity the law of the land.
 
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Browncoat said:
That's part of the reason why I get irritated by Christians getting involved in American politics, because it always seems to become an issue of making Christianity the law of the land.
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I used to think this way too, but you also see God judging nations who fall into gross sin and rebellion. So in a sense they are doing it for themselves and the non-believers. Well some are atleast I hope.
 
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DinoDillinger said:
I used to think this way too, but you also see God judging nations who fall into gross sin and rebellion. So in a sense they are doing it for themselves and the non-believers. Well some are atleast I hope.
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Ah, but see, G-D did the judging, and only on special occasions did He command someone who followed Him to try and persuade these nations from their evil ways :) Take, for example, Jonah. The city of Ninevah was evil and wicked, so G-d sent Jonah to prophesy to the people the coming wrath of G-d. In response, they turned from their wickedness and G-d showed them mercy.

That hasn't happened yet in America. It may be that America is the fulfillment of prophecy. On a less religious perspective, historically democracies usually last about 200 years. Ours, America, has over stayed its democratic time limit. It may be that we will fall. *shrug*

But, as with anything, you (being a general "you", not specifically you Dino) forcing non-believers to follow standards they are not called to will only, in most cases, push them farther from G-d. Scripture gives us the perfect roadmap created by G-d to reach non-believers, and it does not include forcing them to live by His standards :)
 
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aspen said:
My post is appalling.......eeesh

Why? Because I think we should give people the same allowances as God does?

Story time!!

I often joke that my first born pup is only missing one thing and I am going to get it for him for Christmas - a middle finger; because often it seems like his attitude is contemptuous. Now, I realize he is a dog - and I am attributing human intentions to him, but even if he was capable of acting with contempt - I would not care - he is my dog - I am His master. How much more is God able to handle our opinions of Him? Not sure why Christians have such a low opinion of God - He doesn't need us to manage His feelings!

If you choose to get upset by this.....that is your choice. I would rather not let it bother me - I know God doesn't let it bother Him.
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If God did not care then sinner's would have nothing to fear, He does, so they most certainly do. There are lots of places in scripture where He shows emotion. He is anything but indifferent. Do you not believe that God loves and hates?
 
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Well, it is bold, alright. Not sure if God really cares what His creation thinks about Him - I think he is big enough to handle people's limited opinion of Him - maybe that is why he gave us the ability to exercise free thought and speech.

I am not sure it is our right to enforce our ideals on other people - God doesn't do it - why should we?
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2ch 16:9For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.
 
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DinoDillinger said:
rephrased again:
Good deeds won't get us into heaven, but what God's Son did on the cross will.

There, all better :)
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How do sinners treat the Son of God? Do they believe upon Him and upon His name? How do we, who believe, treat the Son after salvation? Do we magnify Him and worship Him in spirit and truth as the Son of the Father? How do we handle and treat those that have been redeemed by the Son? Do we judge and criticize them or do we treat them as being perfect in Christ? How do we handle the word of God's Son? Do we esteem His word above all that is necessary in this life?

How do we handle the Son who died on the cross? Do we preach Christ and Him crucified and take that message into all the world or do we have an alternative gospel that includes some weird religious concept of the Spirit? How do we acknowledge His Spirit that was sent to indwell us when we believe? Is the Spirit a tutor, a comforter, a guide and a helper or is that an insult because the Spirit is something greater?

What we did and what we do with God's Son by faith will reveal if we have a place in heaven reserved for us. All our deeds through Him will not go unrewarded. He is our all in all and that is what the Spirit reveals to our heart through the word of God's Son.
 
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shad said:
How do sinners treat the Son of God? Do they believe upon Him and upon His name? How do we, who believe, treat the Son after salvation? Do we magnify Him and worship Him in spirit and truth as the Son of the Father? How do we handle and treat those that have been redeemed by the Son? Do we judge and criticize them or do we treat them as being perfect in Christ? How do we handle the word of God's Son? Do we esteem His word above all that is necessary in this life?

How do we handle the Son who died on the cross? Do we preach Christ and Him crucified and take that message into all the world or do we have an alternative gospel that includes some weird religious concept of the Spirit? How do we acknowledge His Spirit that was sent to indwell us when we believe? Is the Spirit a tutor, a comforter, a guide and a helper or is that an insult because the Spirit is something greater?

What we did and what we do with God's Son by faith will reveal if we have a place in heaven reserved for us. All our deeds through Him will not go unrewarded. He is our all in all and that is what the Spirit reveals to our heart through the word of God's Son.
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yeah it reveals that we are of Him , but doesn't earn our way in. It didn't get these folks In and it won't get anyone else in either, people are only deceiving themselves if they believe that we can earn our way in.

Mt 7:22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?Mt 7:23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
 
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Its very upsetting to me to see and hear how many people are making one big joke about God. That so many people take the Creator of heavens and earth for a fool. Gal 6:7 Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.


Thou protesteth too much?
 
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god himself deals with the people of the world. he sent his spirit into the world to live in us, to, besides other things having to do with us; to convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment. of sin, because they do not believe in him whom the father sent. of righteousness, because jesus has returned to the father. of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.

our place in this?

to be vessels of god, filled with his spirit.
 
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