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'We cannot think with what we do not have. If we do not have the right material upon which to base our thoughts, how can we possibly produce the right things? We are always, whether pauper or king, limited by what is in our mind.'
Ephesians 2:1-3:
'This reveals to us that every human being who has ever lived (except Jesus) has been enslaved to a way of thinking generated by the prince of the power of the air, Satan. Because of this, we fulfilled the desires of our flesh and mind. Indeed, because our minds had little else with which to work, we could not produce anything else! We produced the fruits of a spirit but not the Spirit of God.'
Isaiah 59:1-2
'Despite the fact that man is separated from God, the Bible says very little about it, mostly because the writers of the Bible assume it to be so since the separation of God and man at the very beginning of the Book (Genesis 3:22-24). Everyone who reads the Bible with any kind of understanding recognizes that man and God are not on the same wavelength. They are estranged from one another. Despite so little being written about the separation, a great deal is written about how the two will be reconciled.'
'Isaiah 59:1-2 is one of the very few places that actually clearly states why the separation exists: because of man's hostility toward God. Paul states in Romans 8:7 that the carnal mind is enmity, hostile, against God, and that hostility, he writes in Ephesians 2:2, is motivated by "the prince of the power of the air." Satan has deceived all of mankind.'
(Revelation 12:9).
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(Cont. from https://christianchat.com/threads/todays-inspiration.183984/post-4852438)
The Bible makes it clear why God is sending a strong delusion in the end times: “They perish because they refused to love the truth
and so be saved. For this reason, God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie and so that all will be
condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness” (2 Thessalonians 2:10-12). Simply put, God sends a
strong delusion to those who choose not to believe the gospel of Christ. Those who take delight in mocking and rejecting Him, He
will condemn.
It is a person’s choice whether to accept and believe the truth of Jesus Christ as presented in the Scriptures. To receive the truth and
the love God offers is in keeping with its teachings, “This is love for God: to obey His commands” (1 John 5:3). Conversely, to know
the truth and not obey it is to face the wrath of God: “The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness
and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness” (Romans 1:18). Frankly speaking, there is no more dangerous
condition for man than to know the truth and refuse to obey it. To do so is to harden the heart and make God’s condemnation sure.
When one knows the truth and refuses to obey it, he is subject to any lie, any deception, any untruth that humanity can conjure up.
“For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him nor gave thanks to Him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish
hearts were darkened. Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools” (Romans 1:21-22). Paul goes on in the next few verses
to describe the mindset and behaviors of those who disbelieve (see Romans 1:29-31). As a result of human foolishness and arrogant
disdain of the things of God, “God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done” (Romans 1:28). And
correspondingly, “Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to
do these very things, but also approve of those who practice them” (Romans 1:32).
Isaiah puts it succinctly: “They have chosen their own ways, and their souls delight in their abominations; so I [God] also will
choose harsh treatment for them and bring upon them what they dread. For when I called, no one answered, when I spoke, no one
listened. They did evil in My sight and chose what displeases Me” (Isaiah 66:3-4).
When people know the truth and refuse to receive it, when they refuse to obey it and hold it in unrighteousness, “they will be
condemned for enjoying evil rather than believing the truth” (2 Thessalonians 2:12 NLT).
“God is love” (1 John 4:16). He is not some cruel monster who deliberately and inwardly delights in preparing people for
everlasting condemnation. But He earnestly and lovingly proclaims the gospel of Christ, “not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone
to come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9).
Throughout the Scriptures, God urges people to accept the truth. But when people reject Him and spurn His message, then—and
not until then—God hardens them and turns them over to a deluded mind to wallow in their wickedness to their eternal damnation.
This is what the Lord says about those who choose to reject the truth: “They greatly love to wander; they do not restrain their feet.
So, the Lord does not accept them; He will now remember their wickedness and punish them for their sins” (Jeremiah 14:10).
('Be sure to do your own careful 'inventory' before taking action based on anything you find in this content.
Intended solely as informative and subjects to reflect on.')
"Each shall come to their own conclusion. Being shared with love and respect, and also an awareness that
a serious spiritual awakening being needed far and wide. Love being replaced by 'prince of the power of the air'.
Let the reader carefully ponder this truth. The 'adversary' being cunning, baffling and powerful.
-And in God's care I Am to be-
'Thank God...I saw the light'
The Bible makes it clear why God is sending a strong delusion in the end times: “They perish because they refused to love the truth
and so be saved. For this reason, God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie and so that all will be
condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness” (2 Thessalonians 2:10-12). Simply put, God sends a
strong delusion to those who choose not to believe the gospel of Christ. Those who take delight in mocking and rejecting Him, He
will condemn.
It is a person’s choice whether to accept and believe the truth of Jesus Christ as presented in the Scriptures. To receive the truth and
the love God offers is in keeping with its teachings, “This is love for God: to obey His commands” (1 John 5:3). Conversely, to know
the truth and not obey it is to face the wrath of God: “The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness
and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness” (Romans 1:18). Frankly speaking, there is no more dangerous
condition for man than to know the truth and refuse to obey it. To do so is to harden the heart and make God’s condemnation sure.
When one knows the truth and refuses to obey it, he is subject to any lie, any deception, any untruth that humanity can conjure up.
“For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him nor gave thanks to Him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish
hearts were darkened. Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools” (Romans 1:21-22). Paul goes on in the next few verses
to describe the mindset and behaviors of those who disbelieve (see Romans 1:29-31). As a result of human foolishness and arrogant
disdain of the things of God, “God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done” (Romans 1:28). And
correspondingly, “Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to
do these very things, but also approve of those who practice them” (Romans 1:32).
Isaiah puts it succinctly: “They have chosen their own ways, and their souls delight in their abominations; so I [God] also will
choose harsh treatment for them and bring upon them what they dread. For when I called, no one answered, when I spoke, no one
listened. They did evil in My sight and chose what displeases Me” (Isaiah 66:3-4).
When people know the truth and refuse to receive it, when they refuse to obey it and hold it in unrighteousness, “they will be
condemned for enjoying evil rather than believing the truth” (2 Thessalonians 2:12 NLT).
“God is love” (1 John 4:16). He is not some cruel monster who deliberately and inwardly delights in preparing people for
everlasting condemnation. But He earnestly and lovingly proclaims the gospel of Christ, “not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone
to come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9).
Throughout the Scriptures, God urges people to accept the truth. But when people reject Him and spurn His message, then—and
not until then—God hardens them and turns them over to a deluded mind to wallow in their wickedness to their eternal damnation.
This is what the Lord says about those who choose to reject the truth: “They greatly love to wander; they do not restrain their feet.
So, the Lord does not accept them; He will now remember their wickedness and punish them for their sins” (Jeremiah 14:10).
('Be sure to do your own careful 'inventory' before taking action based on anything you find in this content.
Intended solely as informative and subjects to reflect on.')
"Each shall come to their own conclusion. Being shared with love and respect, and also an awareness that
a serious spiritual awakening being needed far and wide. Love being replaced by 'prince of the power of the air'.
Let the reader carefully ponder this truth. The 'adversary' being cunning, baffling and powerful.
-And in God's care I Am to be-
'Thank God...I saw the light'
"Sadly, the meaning of LOVE has lost the intended purpose and significance
in the daily lives of many. Power of self-centered selfishness has eroded the
very core of our society.
'Influenced through spiritual revelations comes mysteries of the profoundness of
Divine 'words' that of which brings to mind of the disturbing occurrences/events told of
to come to be in the world.'
'Prince of the power of the air'......& (referenced in Ephesians 2:2) .........."The intellectual scripture
scholars often appear clueless or perhaps fearful to discuss precisely that of events being witnessed...here in the now."
'And those that create, bend or change the spiritual revelation influenced through the power of the 'Creator' of
all things.... shall be liable and held accountable along with those of which have perpetrated and brought cause of
characteristic features upon society that are of a self-destructive nature.'
('Be sure to do your own careful 'inventory' before taking action based on anything you find in this content.
Intended solely as informative and subjects to reflect on.')
" Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."
-And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
"Amen"
'Bingo'...Believe I need God, Ok!
wow. I'm pretty much bowled over at the Gift you've been given, and I thank God for it. I REALLY needed to find your thread and to read the uplifting words... this is what I joined this site for. I'm actually the only Christian I know.. and I don't mean that in a judgmental way, just live somewhat isolated. So, thank you again for sharing your gift. Much appreciated <3
"And it is being witnessed across social media outlets of precisely
the truth of these words. And being empty of any spiritual 'enlightenment',
the enactment of a great sinister movement across the land shall worsen.
The 'airwaves' now the formidable 'tool' of undeniable evil that of which
has penetrated the very core of LIFE here on this land.
-And the precious lives of our children are being manipulated, bringing cause
of catastrophic consequences to bring about the 'abomination of desolation'!
The 'wireless' age to be the great 'destroyer'. of our greatest resource...GOD'S LOVE!
("This content is for informational use and is not a substitute for 'Spiritual' advice.
Be sure to do your own careful 'inventory' before taking action based on anything you find in this content."
'Intended solely as informative and subjects to reflect on'.)
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