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[FONT=color=][COLOR=size=]This scribe is sharing the very Words of Almighty God. We are wise to take heed.
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THE GREAT TRAGEDY OF "IDOLATRY"
...."For rebellion is as the sin of divination, And insubordination is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has also rejected
you from being king".... 1 Samuel 15:23 NASB
...."Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall. No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it. Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry".... 1 Corinthians 10:12-14 NASB
Throughout the long history of God's "chosen people" we have seen the tragic and disastrous affects of their idolatry. From Israel up until now in the church it is this "idolatry" [the love of anything - regardless of how small or seemingly insignificant - above God and His Word] that has resulted in a weakness and impotence that has caused not only the multitudes throughout the nations, but even some who profess Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour, to be held captive to the law of sin and death - a law that all mankind has been "absolutely" redeemed from. This is a "spiritual reality" that, for the most part, has escaped even those in positions of leadership in the highest authority in this earth - the church of the Lord Jesus Christ! It is little wonder that in this hour God is going to judge this state of affairs - for He paid a steep price by sending Jesus to shed His Precious Blood to redeem mankind from his "darkened existence". For a child of God to be satisfied with ANYTHING or ANYONE apart from God, Himself [Father, Son and Holy Spirit], is a foolish and idolatrous act which, when held to, shall reap the death and corruption which was sown to - through a continual transgression [Proverbs 13:15] against the Father and His Word [Will].
THIS IS THE TRUE FAITH: AN UNCEASING DEPENDENCE UPON THE FATHER AND HIS WORD FOR ALL THINGS
In light of these things, the focus of God's judgement must begin with His household, and in particular those in positions of leadership within that household - those who, in the sight of God, bear the responsibility for leading His children closer to Him, and not farther away into a dependence upon the world and its systems. All those who would be true servants of God must remember this one thing:
Faith in the words and actions of men and women, that have their root in the "flesh" [fallen nature], constitute not true faith, but rather idolatry - as does the "worship" of anything that exalts itself above the wisdom of God regardless how good it may "seem".
It is precisely for this reason that EVERY minister of God who would pursue the excellence of ministry [that comes only as a product of one's submitting themselves wholly to the Word of God], must forsake [surrender in their heart] "all" - husbands or wives, children, lands, food, and even the very things that are "lawful" but not "profitable", if they are to constantly do the things that are pleasing to the Father [Hebrews 11:6]. For this is the true faith: an unceasing dependence upon [and trust in] the Father and His Word for ALL things. All those who would seek to walk in the "fullness" of the end-time ministry of God [the Glorious Church] need to know that there is deliverance from all that would constitute idolatry in their lives. But, at the same time, they must heed the admonition coming forth froth the Throne Room in this hour to be "expedient" partakers of God's glorious Provision [2 Peter 1:2-4] - for to ignore the wisdom of God in the lateness of this hour is to open themselves to a devastating "frontal attack" by the Evil One and his hosts of darkness - one that may imperil their very existence in the earth. We must be a people who come to "abide" in the FULLNESS [every aspect] of our precious Covenant with God, in Christ - for it is certain that it is ONLY from this position that we have the assurance of overcoming victoriously in ALL things.
Related Scriptures: Galatians 5:19-23; Romans 8:1-2 KJV; 1 Peter 4:17; Psalm 25:14;
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THE GREAT TRAGEDY OF "IDOLATRY"
...."For rebellion is as the sin of divination, And insubordination is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has also rejected
you from being king".... 1 Samuel 15:23 NASB
...."Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall. No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it. Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry".... 1 Corinthians 10:12-14 NASB
Throughout the long history of God's "chosen people" we have seen the tragic and disastrous affects of their idolatry. From Israel up until now in the church it is this "idolatry" [the love of anything - regardless of how small or seemingly insignificant - above God and His Word] that has resulted in a weakness and impotence that has caused not only the multitudes throughout the nations, but even some who profess Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour, to be held captive to the law of sin and death - a law that all mankind has been "absolutely" redeemed from. This is a "spiritual reality" that, for the most part, has escaped even those in positions of leadership in the highest authority in this earth - the church of the Lord Jesus Christ! It is little wonder that in this hour God is going to judge this state of affairs - for He paid a steep price by sending Jesus to shed His Precious Blood to redeem mankind from his "darkened existence". For a child of God to be satisfied with ANYTHING or ANYONE apart from God, Himself [Father, Son and Holy Spirit], is a foolish and idolatrous act which, when held to, shall reap the death and corruption which was sown to - through a continual transgression [Proverbs 13:15] against the Father and His Word [Will].
THIS IS THE TRUE FAITH: AN UNCEASING DEPENDENCE UPON THE FATHER AND HIS WORD FOR ALL THINGS
In light of these things, the focus of God's judgement must begin with His household, and in particular those in positions of leadership within that household - those who, in the sight of God, bear the responsibility for leading His children closer to Him, and not farther away into a dependence upon the world and its systems. All those who would be true servants of God must remember this one thing:
Faith in the words and actions of men and women, that have their root in the "flesh" [fallen nature], constitute not true faith, but rather idolatry - as does the "worship" of anything that exalts itself above the wisdom of God regardless how good it may "seem".
It is precisely for this reason that EVERY minister of God who would pursue the excellence of ministry [that comes only as a product of one's submitting themselves wholly to the Word of God], must forsake [surrender in their heart] "all" - husbands or wives, children, lands, food, and even the very things that are "lawful" but not "profitable", if they are to constantly do the things that are pleasing to the Father [Hebrews 11:6]. For this is the true faith: an unceasing dependence upon [and trust in] the Father and His Word for ALL things. All those who would seek to walk in the "fullness" of the end-time ministry of God [the Glorious Church] need to know that there is deliverance from all that would constitute idolatry in their lives. But, at the same time, they must heed the admonition coming forth froth the Throne Room in this hour to be "expedient" partakers of God's glorious Provision [2 Peter 1:2-4] - for to ignore the wisdom of God in the lateness of this hour is to open themselves to a devastating "frontal attack" by the Evil One and his hosts of darkness - one that may imperil their very existence in the earth. We must be a people who come to "abide" in the FULLNESS [every aspect] of our precious Covenant with God, in Christ - for it is certain that it is ONLY from this position that we have the assurance of overcoming victoriously in ALL things.
Related Scriptures: Galatians 5:19-23; Romans 8:1-2 KJV; 1 Peter 4:17; Psalm 25:14;
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