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Are you hated…do you hate…

Are you hated…do you hate…you should...Jesus said hate everyone that is not Him…I am not racist…I hate everyone who is not Jesus…just like He said…wishing evil did not exist in other souls…

 

Pro 6:16-19 KJV  These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:  17  A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,  18  An heart that devises wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,  19  A false witness that speaks lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.


Zec 8:17 KJV  And let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his neighbor; and love no false oath: for all these are things that I hate, saith the LORD.


Luk 14:25-27 KJV  And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them,  26  If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.  27  And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.

 

  1. A proud look…as in a self-made man…if you ever been in some type of battle…then you know the battle belongs to the Lord…a proud look trust in self not his Creator…if you trust in your training then know the training is from God.

  2. A Lying tongue…no lie is of the truth…no one trusts a liar…you want to be a man of integrity then lie not.

  3. No Shedding of innocent blood…keep the harmless harmless…the innocent innocent…put down the evil threats against the innocent and harmless…many law officers are in this realm…putting down the evil doer so kids can pray and follow Jesus in safety.

  4. A heart which devises wickedness…you ever scheme a plot…scheme a wicked invention…these are not pleasing to God…

  5. Feet swift to mischief…ever seen a guy willing to do the dirty…always…this type of person is usually full of trouble of others and self…we should be willing to do right not wrong.

  6. A false witness…no soul should be known as information false…who can trust a lie? Or a liar?

  7. One who sows discord among brethren…many in debates are failing to sow unity…you should never split a congregation…but find a congregation or worship at home until unity can be sought and achieved.

  8. Imagining wickedness against your neighbor…remember to the Jews which heard this their neighbor was family or cousins or descendants of Abraham…

 

Rom 12:9 ASV  Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good…Rom 12:9 ASV  Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good…1Co 13:13 ASV  But now abides faith, hope, love, these three; and the greatest of these is love…Rom 12:21 ASV  Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good…Joh 14:15 ASV  If ye love me, ye will keep my commandments.

 

Joh 3:16-17 ASV  For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.  17  For God sent not the Son into the world to judge the world; but that the world should be saved through him…though He was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which He suffered;  9  and having been made perfect, He became unto all them that obey Him the author of eternal salvation; Heb 5:8-9 ASV

 

Jesus died and was raised from the dead so you could never do a wrong thing again…and will forgive you of your deeds done wrong…He will teach you the truth but you have to do what is right by your Creator…Jesus will never lie to you or ask you to do a wrong thing…Jesus will only ask you to do what is right…Jesus said you got to hate anything which would cause you to offend Him the Good Shepherd…you got to have ears only for Jesus will…you have to hate even your own self will…but I have learned when you do what Jesus said…you learn to love the good things He teaches you and you become a little more like Him and less like yourself…we develop a godly character…

 

Mat 11:27-30 ASV  All things have been delivered unto Me of my Father: and no one knows the Son, save the Father; neither doth any know the Father, save the Son, and He to whomsoever the Son wills to reveal Him.  28  Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  29  Take my yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.  30  For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light… Jesus therefore said to those Jews that had believed him, If ye abide in my word, then are ye truly my disciples;  32  and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Joh 8:31-32.

 

2Ti 2:15 ASV  Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.

 

Father help us to have a good character which does not offend you…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

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Keeping your vow to God is most important…Have you kept your word to God…yes or no?

Keeping your word to God is most important…Have you kept your word to God…yes or no?

 

Have you kept your word like Jeptha…yes or no?


Jdg 11:30-40 KJV  And Jephthah vowed a vow unto the LORD, and said, If thou shalt without fail deliver the children of Ammon into mine hands,  31  Then it shall be, that whatsoever cometh forth of the doors of my house to meet me, when I return in peace from the children of Ammon, shall surely be the LORD'S, and I will offer it up for a burnt offering.  32  So Jephthah passed over unto the children of Ammon to fight against them; and the LORD delivered them into his hands.  33  And he smote them from Aroer, even till thou come to Minnith, even twenty cities, and unto the plain of the vineyards, with a very great slaughter. Thus the children of Ammon were subdued before the children of Israel.  34  And Jephthah came to Mizpeh unto his house, and, behold, his daughter came out to meet him with timbrels and with dances: and she was his only child; beside her he had neither son nor daughter.  35  And it came to pass, when he saw her, that he rent his clothes, and said, Alas, my daughter! thou hast brought me very low, and thou art one of them that trouble me: for I have opened my mouth unto the LORD, and I cannot go back.  36  And she said unto him, My father, if thou hast opened thy mouth unto the LORD, do to me according to that which hath proceeded out of thy mouth; forasmuch as the LORD hath taken vengeance for thee of thine enemies, even of the children of Ammon.  37  And she said unto her father, Let this thing be done for me: let me alone two months, that I may go up and down upon the mountains, and bewail my virginity, I and my fellows.  38  And he said, Go. And he sent her away for two months: and she went with her companions, and bewailed her virginity upon the mountains.  39  And it came to pass at the end of two months, that she returned unto her father, who did with her according to his vow which he had vowed: and she knew no man. And it was a custom in Israel,  40  That the daughters of Israel went yearly to lament the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite four days in a year.

 

Jephtha vowed a vow and his daughter when she heard what it was…realized it was her death…then she accepted the fate of the vow she did not make…she made herself a willing sacrifice for God and His glory…when you make a vow to God and God gives His part…then it is life or death to keep the vow…it is better to make no vows than to make a vow…make your promises few but keep them faithful…a vow is you and God…never break a vow…as King David said… In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honors them that fear the LORD. He that swears to his own hurt, and changes not…listen Jesus said it is better to not take a vow or make a promise but be the type who is known for his yes is yes and his no is no…you can always say no then change your mind or you can always say yes then change your mind…but you cannot change a vow it must be kept at all cost…listen to what Jesus said…

 

Jesus said make no oaths but be the character your yes is yes and your no is no…


Mat 5:33-37 KJV  Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:  34  But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:  35  Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.  36  Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.  37  But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil…

 

Jesus took an oath before God when on trial…it is not wrong to make a statement affirming God as your witness…


Mat 26:63-68 KJV  But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.  64  Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.  65  Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.  66  What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death.  67  Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,  68  Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?

 

We are not to forbid marriage when people have already said vows…


1Ti 4:1-3 KJV  Now the Spirit speaks expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;  2  Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;  3  Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth…


What is written…it is a doctrine of a devil to forbid marriage…if vows have been said then we can do nothing but leave it a conscience matter…I had a guy in my congregation said he was married and it was not his first but had said vows…I did not pry…but put the weight of the matter on him and his wife…saying you are welcome and if your willing to burn in hell by lying about a vow…and marriage that’s up to you…I will not pry and accept your word before the whole congregation I said it…the congregation understood they could be lying but were warned they would be cast into hell if they were…that family became one productive member… we cannot ask people to break their vows…how many adulteries have been committed with no proof…adultery is committed in secret?

 

Vows should never be broken…have you kept your word to God today…yes or no? Have you told the truth today…yes or no?

 

Father help us remember and keep our vows before You without blame…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

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Simplicity of Christ…is wisdom unto salvation…

Simplicity of Christ…is wisdom unto salvation…

2Co 11:3-4 KJV  But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.  4  For if he that cometh preaches another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him…

 

The first Christians were warned back in the 1st century…about people who preach a fake Jesus (same name different message) and give out a fake spirit (supernatural is not Holy)…saying we may tolerate these kind of people…

 

So what is the original pattern of becoming a Christian with the Holy Spirit?

 

The original message of the cross…

1Co 15:1-4 KJV  Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;  2  By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.  3  For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;  4  And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures…

 

The first message of salvation preached in the name of Jesus Christ for salvation…resulting in the promise of the Holy Spirit…the original pattern…what the first people were told to do in order to be forgiven and receive the Holy Spirit of promise…

Act 2:36-39 KJV  Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.  37  Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?  38  Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.  39  For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call…

 

So have you found the original pattern of what the first sinners who were converted were told…after they confessed to crucifying Jesus…repent or surrender all to Jesus and be baptized for the remission of sins and you will receive the Holy Spirit…

 

The message of the cross…

Jesus was born under the Jewish Covenant with God and being born in the tribe of Judah…had to only never break one of the Ten Commandments in order to be considered Holy or without sin…and Jesus being born perfect…The Holy Spirit overshadowing the virgin Mary to supply the man’s part of a baby being created…Jesus was born perfect…being Fathered by our Creator so that no man could say they were greater…Jesus was born of a virgin…Jesus never choose to break one of the Ten Commandments and offered His life as a substitute for those who have sinned against God…Jesus was punished as if He broke all Ten Commandments in order for Him to make a way for you and I to be forgiven…He died on the cross and was raised from the dead three days later as proof His offer of peace and reconciliation with God is true…

 

Joh 3:16-17 KJV  For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.  17  For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved… Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;  9  And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him; Heb 5:8-9…

 

Our Creator being the Father of mercies…willing to forgive when the first lie was told being the Father of mercies…then Sent His Only Human Son into the world to save the world not condemn it…and Jesus is the Author of Salvation who will write you a plan of salvation…reconciliation and redemption from your past ways of living…will you ask the Author of Salvation…Jesus to write you a plan and purpose in His kingdom for salvation? Yes or no? Do you believe Jesus died on the cross and was raised from the dead…yes or no? 

 

Jesus said… Mat 5:6 KJV  Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled…do you want to be right with God and fellowman…yes or no? 

 

Jesus said… Joh 3:5 KJV  Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God…He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned… Mar 16:16 KJV 

 

Have you ever been baptized to obey Jesus…yes or no? Will you be baptized like the first sinners which heard the first saving message of Jesus…yes or no?

 

Will you agree to read the New Testament of Christ…yes or no? Listen to what Jesus said to those in His day which still applies to the seeking heart…

Joh 8:31-32 KJV  Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;  32  And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free…All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knows the Son, but the Father; neither knows any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.  28  Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  29  Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.  30  For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light…Mat 11:27-30 KJV.

 

Do you want a light and easy yoke in life so you can have rest for your souls…yes or no?

If you agree to learn of Jesus He will free you up so all you have to do is practice the truth in order to be free of doubt and lies…Jesus will never lie to you…Jesus will confirm or reveal the truth to you so you will not live in doubt and lies…Jesus will give you a light and easy yoke…but you have to follow the truth and do what is right by God and creation…sound like good news…yes or no?

 

Joh 6:35 KJV  And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst… Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?  31  Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?  32  (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knows that ye have need of all these things.  33  But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.  34  Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof Mat 6:30-34 KJV…Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled Mat 5:6 KJV.

 

Father please help us not to follow a fake Jesus or to be deceived into obeying a seducing spirit…please reveal the truth to us so we can reconcile with you and others in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.



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