There was a learned young man who was an evangelist for his faith. During all of his trying to win believers in Christ to his faith, he began reading God’s Word so he could find ways to undo the damage that had been done. Try as he might, he couldn’t find a way to disprove or refute in any meaningful way what God’s Word told about Him. In the Old Testament where the Bible spoke about the Ten Commandments after the Exodus and even in the book of Genesis where God had created everything and called it good, he couldn’t find any faulty logic or wrong teachings. Even about Abraham and Isaac, Ismael and their families, the Bible proved it’s real historical value.
He even sought out more believers in Jesus so he could take their faith apart but he found if that faith was deep and honestly genuine, he could do nothing. Regardless of his knowledge of the Koran. It puzzled him. Why would God (Allah) write two books with totally different messages and laws?
Can I give you a hint on why this happened? It is the same process that happened to another man who was deceived into writing a book for a new “religion”. An “angel” came to him and gave him the words to write. He was told that God was once a man just like us but in due time the man became a “god” and he would too. That “angel” was Satan who made himself look like he was before he was kicked out of Heaven. He was an angel of light and the most beautiful of the angels that God created but he allowed pride to get the better of him. Yet, he was so convincing in his lies that God cast him and one-third of the angels who followed him. If he can convince them to rebel against their Creator don’t you think he could convince one of us to begin a new “religion”?
The difference between religion and Christianity is simple…love. There is a relationship between Jesus and His followers. Christianity is not a religion but a relationship with the Savior and King, Jesus the Christ! He is the only way to Heaven and only He died for your sins, to pay the penalty for you so that you can be freely invited into God’s presence by His atoning blood. You don’t have to do anything to earn your salvation. When God touches your heart and you feel that you NEED Jesus, all you have to do is believe and accept His call on your life. Like the thief on the cross believed in Him.
His name is Jesus!
Do you see yourself as a leader?
I’m the leader of my family, that’s the only leadership role I seek.
Psalm 19:1-14 KJV [1]
The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament sheweth his handywork. [2] Day unto day uttereth speech, And night unto night sheweth knowledge. [3] There is no speech nor language, Where their voice is not heard. [4] Their line is gone out through all the earth, And their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun, [5] Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race. [6] His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: And there is nothing hid from the heat thereof. [7] The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. [8] The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. [9] The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: The judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. [10] More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. [11] Moreover by them is thy servant warned: And in keeping of them there is great reward. [12] Who can understand his errors? Cleanse thou me from secret faults. [13] Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have dominion over me: Then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression. [14] Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. https://bible.com/bible/1/psa.19.1-14.KJV
God has never changed and will not change. He has loved you since before the world was created. Earth did not come together as a bunch of rocks in space, God created it. He created the sun and the moon and the stars, but He loved you before He did any of this! He sent Jesus to Earth, initially to Israel but they didn’t accept Him, in order to atone for everyone’s sins. Life came to show us how to live it but many wouldn’t follow His lead.
Has the “church” done many things wrong in the past? Yes! They were following the “wisdom” of a man or men, they were not following the teachings of Jesus. When you mix mud with water, it may look like chocolate milk but it does NOT taste like it. Mixing man’s wisdom or ideas with a little of the Word of God does not make it better. Using God’s Word to justify man’s actions doesn’t fix mankind’s problems. The only way to help mankind is to follow what God says in His Word without diluting it with our so-called “wisdom”.
What personality trait in people raises a red flag with you?
When I talk to someone and it seems that everything revolves around them! As if God was supposed to make their life perfect and smooth sailing every day. Unfortunately I have a sister in law that fits this to a tee.
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