The Power of God

[Jon4TheCross]

Jhn 15:17
These things I command you, that ye love one another.

Jhn 15:18
¶
If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.

Jhn 15:19
If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.

Jhn 15:20
Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.

Jhn 15:21
But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me.

Jhn 15:22
If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin.

Jhn 15:23
He that hateth me hateth my Father also.

Jhn 15:24
If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father.

Jhn 15:25
But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.

Jhn 15:26
¶
But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:

Jhn 15:27
And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.

 

[Jon4TheCross]

I really would like to know the excuses y'all have for not playing this game...it will help me to know what you are under the power of.

1Co 6:11
And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.

1Co 6:12
¶
All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

1Co 6:13
Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body.

1Co 6:14
And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power.

 

[Jon4TheCross]

Y'all have everything you need to unite. Cheers.

Logging out again for a month or so.

 

[Jon4TheCross]

Luk 10:38¶Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.

Luk 10:39*And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.

Luk 10:40*But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.

Luk 10:41*And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:

Luk 10:42*But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.


One more thing...this game also encourages spending (buying with your time) time with the one needful thing...which shall not be taken from you if that is the part you have chosen.

 

[Jon4TheCross]

Rev 2:1¶Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;

Rev 2:2*I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:

Rev 2:3*And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted.

Rev 2:4*Nevertheless I have*somewhat*against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.

Rev 2:5*Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.

Rev 2:6*But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.

Rev 2:7*He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.

 

[Jon4TheCross]

I would like to ask for a bit of advice if any would use the words of God to reason together in deciding what option is the most Biblical out of the following options I currently have.

I owe (according to the flesh) some money to some people which can easily be paid back in about 2 years.

Matthew 5:23-25King James Version (KJV)[SUP]23 [/SUP]Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;
[SUP]24 [/SUP]Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.
[SUP]25 [/SUP]Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.


What I really want to do is in the following order.
1. Either sponsor a traveler in the game, be a traveler in the game.....or equally and possibly of greater desire to me is to spend all of my time focused completely on hearing the Word of God/sharing God, and only practicing actions, attitudes, thoughts, and words which Jesus Christ of Nazareth/Yeshua/The Way/The Truth/The Life actually did already. I figure if I focus on practicing what He already did, then that would be more wise than to try and judge what Jesus would do in a situation He probably wouldn't even approve of being in to begin with.

So...What is more Biblical to do? I figure the game is more like a nurse cherishing her children and raising them up to be warriors/kings/high priests in a place with walls (walls of people/lively stones) and separate (come out from among them and be separate says the Lord).

Or...for now I can be separate by simply staying moving...walking while taking no thought for my life...what I should eat, drink, or put on. I could focus on only doing what Jesus did and walking while being content with food and rainment...and of course water. Do you suppose it would be really easy for me to fulfill the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus while living such a simple life of hearing the Word of God, walking, praying, ministering, fasting, suffering (arm yourselves with such a mind), praising, thanking. practicing, growing, maturing spiritually, etc.

I know I can be as my master. Such a miraculous feat is not impossible with God. I cannot be greater than my master. I can fulfill the law...yes...such things are possible with God...and y'all know should know they are possible.

Anyhow...

2. Use the 30-40 songs God gave me and start selling music to pay of my debt according to the flesh (I am a singer/songwriter/musician)? Then offer myself to follow Jesus by doing what He did a bunch of...walking. He even walked on water.
This idea I am not too fond of...and mainly because I believe that Jesus did not think about any debt but to love another...and this is something Jesus did...so thinking about paying off my debt according to the flesh (money) would automatically be the sin in my flesh manifesting in my mind.

So...because Jesus did not have debt...besides to love...
I believe in this situation it is acceptable for me to choose the baby stuff... and just try to walk continually in a Christ only offensive way, without the sin in the flesh manifesting in any way...by...Hearing the Word of God and walking according to the spirit, and not according to the flesh. I think simply trying to walk as a good soldier/priest/king is a tough enough challenge to perfect.

So...anyone think it's more Biblical to make the money?

Winter is almost here in Washington, and I already figured I would probably be a son of God disguised as a homeless guy (mainly because that is how I will be treated without a worldly job) during the Halloween season this year lol. I am not homeless though, cause the kingdom of God is my home.

Romans 8:1-3King James Version (KJV)8 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
[SUP]2 [/SUP]For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
[SUP]3 [/SUP]For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:

 

[Jon4TheCross]

gotta go to work. I will reply tomorrow. Thank you all for at least reading...and I do believe some of you did.

 

[oldthennew]

any debts that God convicts you of, PAY and you will be re=leased and set free...
we can have NO debts accounted to our 'New-Man =
this is part of our 'New Freedom' in Christ...

 

[Jon4TheCross]

any debts that God convicts you of, PAY and you will be re=leased and set free...
we can have NO debts accounted to our 'New-Man =
this is part of our 'New Freedom' in Christ...

Yes, I agree. I am not convicted concerning this debt because I believe I am forgiven, didn't want the debt, didn't have controll over being stolen from, and I forgive as well...so I shall be forgiven.


I was thinking that if there was a Jesus Christ of Nazareth intensive care unit working in united earthen vessels on this earth...I would go there...to the body of Christ working in unity and power... Not only in spirit, but in truth.

Maybe we should call the game J.C.I.C.U.

I can get that I.C.U. from simply staying walking... and if anyone can keep up, I will do my best to keep a slow pace if they too want to follow Jesus Christ of Nazareth as a warrior/king/high priest....walking. There is power in walking...cause otherwise Jesus would have rode a donkey everywhere or something...right?

I think we need a multi denominational united gathering of travelers (we are strangers/aliens...remember?) working together while trusting God to provide the just lot in the game, and in so doing this would give me a place to point to if I needed to send someone who needs training to the united Christians (they would recieve a job as well...traveling).

Ok, I had to put the J.C.I.C.U. on here before leaving for work. I thank God for y'alls understanding which is the good and perfect.

 

[Jon4TheCross]

Romans 5King James Version (KJV)5 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
[SUP]2 [/SUP]By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
[SUP]3 [/SUP]And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
[SUP]4 [/SUP]And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
[SUP]5 [/SUP]And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
[SUP]6 [/SUP]For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.



1 Peter 4King James Version (KJV)4 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;
[SUP]2 [/SUP]That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.
[SUP]3 [/SUP]For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries:
[SUP]4 [/SUP]Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:
[SUP]5 [/SUP]Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.
[SUP]6 [/SUP]For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.
[SUP]7 [/SUP]But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
[SUP]8 [/SUP]And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
[SUP]9 [/SUP]Use hospitality one to another without grudging.
[SUP]10 [/SUP]As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
[SUP]11 [/SUP]If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
[SUP]12 [/SUP]Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
[SUP]13 [/SUP]But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

 

[Jon4TheCross]

This game encourages spending/buying with your time the one needful thing...which is hearing the words of God. Wouldn't you love to send your children according to the flesh (Gods children according to the spirit) to a place where they are guaranteed employment for all their days, and have the opportunity to be saturated by spiritual riches and equality in the kingdom of God? I am very thankful for my upbringing, but if I had the choice I would have wanted to be brought up playing this game as my training from birth. Anyhow...

There is one needful thing (Luke 10:38-42)... which is to hear the words of God.

The greatest commandment shows us how to start being able to love with the love of God...and the greatest commandment begins with Hear, O Israel.

Deuteronomy 6:3-5King James Version (KJV)[SUP]3 [/SUP]Hear therefore, O Israel, and observe to do it; that it may be well with thee, and that ye may increase mightily, as the Lord God of thy fathers hath promised thee, in the land that floweth with milk and honey.
[SUP]4 [/SUP]Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord:
[SUP]5 [/SUP]And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.


Mark 12:28-30King James Version (KJV)[SUP]28 [/SUP]And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all?
[SUP]29 [/SUP]And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:
[SUP]30 [/SUP]And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.


Anyone want to share a good example of the united high priesthood (that would be the Christians with access to the Holiest of All). The united high priesthood does not tithe to itself either...They do not give a percentage...they take up the cross and follow Jesus Christ of Nazareth.

What is awesome is that all a group of christians needs to do who gather in a building made with hands is sponsor one traveler, and they are united to other christians all around the world in lifting up a united example of the Body of Christ as a whole. If one denomination proclaims they are the united body of Christ as a whole...and other denominations are doing the same... And these denominations do not have the power to unite and worship God together in spirit and truth...

Then this game would be a baby step for those denominations, cause all they have to do to support and approve of all things common, equality, unity, and many other characteristics that cannot be taken away from Jesus Christ of Nazareth....Is sponsor one traveler. Then every church sponsoring a traveler would even be taking part in an example of all things common by supporting and approving of the example.

John 12:31-33King James Version (KJV)[SUP]31 [/SUP]Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.
[SUP]32 [/SUP]And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.
[SUP]33 [/SUP]This he said, signifying what death he should die.

I believe the earthen temple/vessel/tent of Jesus Christ of Nazareth not only rose up from the grave in an individual sense...but the adopted and united body of Christ is also the temple of God. The first works and first love of the adopted body of Christ are not being seen in the way that they were seen before. I would even go as far as to say that our united earthen vessel/temple has been destroyed...cause you can't point to it and say "there...that is the united and adopted body of Christ...that city over there...and any others like it....see it...the peculiar city...) I can't point to one example of such a united temple made of lively stones...so I don't know where to even send people...besides telling them to read the Bible (hear a measure of The Word of God).

Both can be true about the raising of the temple...and we are about to begin the 3 set of one thousand years since Jesus died and rose again.

[SUP]15 [/SUP]And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables;
[SUP]16 [/SUP]And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise.
[SUP]17 [/SUP]And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up.
[SUP]18 [/SUP]Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things?
[SUP]19 [/SUP]Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.
[SUP]20 [/SUP]Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days?
[SUP]21 [/SUP]But he spake of the temple of his body.

 

[Jon4TheCross]

2 Chronicles 7:13-15King James Version (KJV)[SUP]13 [/SUP]If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people;
[SUP]14 [/SUP]If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
[SUP]15 [/SUP]Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place.

 

[Jon4TheCross]

I think I understand what the problem is here....

I am so sad for y'all, and ashamed of most of you at the same time. I am allowed to hate part of you...cause I hate part of me (Romans 7).

I do hope that your faith is not dead when the time comes.

It's really easy actually. First you hear the Word of God, then you understand what love is, then you approve of real love, then you recognize what the sheild of faith looks like...and the rest of the armor.....

Then you put on Christ....but you have to put on the armor....you can't just talk about it and look at it.

 

[Jon4TheCross]

Maybe it's just me...but I really do not understand how anyone who knows God does exist, can spend most of their time in this world trading services for something that can rust, be moth eaten, can decay, and that goes in smelling good (usually it does according to the flesh), and comes out smelling in such a way that we need to light a match or spray something to cover it up....

Isaiah 65:17
For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations

Philippians 3:19
Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)

Romans 8King James Version (KJV)8 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
[SUP]2 [/SUP]For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
[SUP]3 [/SUP]For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:
[SUP]4 [/SUP]That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
[SUP]5 [/SUP]For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
[SUP]6 [/SUP]For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
[SUP]7 [/SUP]Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
[SUP]8 [/SUP]So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
[SUP]9 [/SUP]But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
[SUP]10 [/SUP]And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
[SUP]11 [/SUP]But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
[SUP]12 [/SUP]Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.
[SUP]13 [/SUP]For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.
[SUP]14 [/SUP]For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
[SUP]15 [/SUP]For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
[SUP]16 [/SUP]The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
[SUP]17 [/SUP]And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
[SUP]18 [/SUP]For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

 

[Jon4TheCross]

Colossians 3King James Version (KJV)3 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
[SUP]2 [/SUP]Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
[SUP]3 [/SUP]For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
[SUP]4 [/SUP]When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
[SUP]5 [/SUP]Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:
[SUP]6 [/SUP]For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:
[SUP]7 [/SUP]In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them.
[SUP]8 [/SUP]But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
[SUP]9 [/SUP]Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
[SUP]10 [/SUP]And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:
[SUP]11 [/SUP]Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.
[SUP]12 [/SUP]Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
[SUP]13 [/SUP]Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
[SUP]14 [/SUP]And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
[SUP]15 [/SUP]And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
[SUP]16 [/SUP]Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
[SUP]17 [/SUP]And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.


I wonder?????
In a paragraph or two...would any be willing to paint a picture of what they believe Gods perspective might be concerning what it sounds like to answer simple questions from the perspective of a born again and adopted spirit of God?

 

[Jon4TheCross]

I believe good games exist which are eternal, and can exist in the Kingdom of God. I believe such games are like a recipe for edification in spiritual exercises and practiices. Like the series of videos for babies...I think it's called "Baby Can Read"....This game could easily be an eternally good game...God is the judge of such things, but I believe we as adopted children of God do have the ability to be used by God in being the first to play such a game. I'm not saying I'm not open to suggestions, or that the game is completely good and perfect...cause there are too many variables in the game for me to judge such...and the game is wide open to being able to freely love by the use of powers and voting (which is a form of casting the lot).

I believe spiritual games exist in the Kingdom of Heaven, and I believe by playing such a game...we can freely shout to the world without words...through unity....
Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.

 

[Jon4TheCross]

I believe that using the universal language of body language is the best way to follow the example given to us from God and His Son and His apostles, and all good and perfect examples manifested through His children.

Matthew 4:15-17King James Version (KJV)[SUP]15 [/SUP]The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles;
[SUP]16 [/SUP]The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.
[SUP]17 [/SUP]From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.


Matthew 28:19-20King James Version (KJV)[SUP]19 [/SUP]Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
[SUP]20 [/SUP]Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.


Luke 17:9-10King James Version (KJV)[SUP]9 [/SUP]Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not.

[SUP]10 [/SUP]So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.

This game is a good way to use body language to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ of Nazareth very loudly... There is power in unity, and when this happens it will turn many heads because of it's brightness.


Matthew 5:13-15King James Version (KJV)
[SUP]13 [/SUP]Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
[SUP]14 [/SUP]Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
[SUP]15 [/SUP]Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.

 

[breno785au]

I really would like to know the excuses y'all have for not playing this game...it will help me to know what you are under the power of.

1Co 6:11
And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.

1Co 6:12
¶
All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

1Co 6:13
Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body.

1Co 6:14
And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power.

I have a family raise and a wife to love. Not to mention I'm a few thousand kilometers away from you...

 

[breno785au]

Maybe it's just me...but I really do not understand how anyone who knows God does exist, can spend most of their time in this world trading services for something that can rust, be moth eaten, can decay, and that goes in smelling good (usually it does according to the flesh), and comes out smelling in such a way that we need to light a match or spray something to cover it up....

Isaiah 65:17
For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations

Philippians 3:19
Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)

Romans 8King James Version (KJV)8 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
[SUP]2 [/SUP]For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
[SUP]3 [/SUP]For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:
[SUP]4 [/SUP]That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
[SUP]5 [/SUP]For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
[SUP]6 [/SUP]For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
[SUP]7 [/SUP]Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
[SUP]8 [/SUP]So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
[SUP]9 [/SUP]But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
[SUP]10 [/SUP]And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
[SUP]11 [/SUP]But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
[SUP]12 [/SUP]Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.
[SUP]13 [/SUP]For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.
[SUP]14 [/SUP]For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
[SUP]15 [/SUP]For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
[SUP]16 [/SUP]The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
[SUP]17 [/SUP]And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
[SUP]18 [/SUP]For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

It just you mate, I think you've spent too much time alone and you're losing the plot..seriously, we are called to be amongst the lost so that they too can see the light of the Gospel. It is.not good to isolate yourself in such a manner., maybe its just me.

 

[Jon4TheCross]

It just you mate, I think you've spent too much time alone and you're losing the plot..seriously, we are called to be amongst the lost so that they too can see the light of the Gospel. It is.not good to isolate yourself in such a manner., maybe its just me.

interesting reply, considering I cannot be isolated without the one needful thing... hearing The Word of God. We are called to be in the world but not of the world. We are called to be a pecuiar people, and a separate people. We are called to be a kingdom of priests and kings. We are called to live according to the spirit and not the flesh. If I live according to the spirit, I am less isolated from God that those who live according to the flesh. I love isolation with God. It's only because there is work to do that I am even still here.

Thanks for the input though... It helps me to understand the various patterns of thinking when people reply.