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Stinking thinking…

Stinking thinking…

And He called to Him the multitude again, and said unto them, Hear me all of you, and understand: there is nothing from without the man, that going into him can defile him; but the things which proceed out of the man are those that defile the man. If any man hath ears to hear, let him hear. And when He was entered into the house from the multitude, His disciples asked of Him the parable. And He saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Perceive ye not, that whatsoever from without goes into the man, it cannot defile him; because it goes not into his heart, but into his belly, and goes out into the draught? This He said, making all meats clean. And He said, That which proceeds out of the man, that defiles the man. For from within, out of the heart of men, evil thoughts proceed, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries, coveting, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, railing, pride, foolishness: all these evil things proceed from within, and defile the man...Mark 7:14-23.

 

Do you plan or think evil…or sex…or stealing…or murdering…or another person’s spouse…wanting what God has not given you…? Do you oppose God’s word with wickedness…or through deceit…bad lusts…or just see evil being done instead of good will…do you rail against God and His people? Do you think you are a self made man (pride)? Jesus is tell us that these are heart issues if these are present then we need to purify our hearts and be conscience of the presence of such. Sin is lurking at the door when thoughts of these are present. Jesus said these defile a person these make one commit a sin. Stinking thinking makes one stink. Sinful thoughts lead to sin. Instead we are to think on Holy things listen…

 

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things...Philippians 4:6-8. Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye doubleminded. Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He shall exalt you...James 4:7-10.

 

Prayer

Father please clean our hearts and minds so we can think on Your will and meet our soul’s deepest needs help us not to sin in our hearts or actions against You and Your only Son…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

Try…A…Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend



God is faithful to supply all our needs…

God is faithful to supply all our needs…

 

Money should be your servant not your boss…

And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Now unto our God and Father be the glory for ever and ever. Amen...Philippians 4:19-20. For in hope were we saved: but hope that is seen is not hope: for who hopes for that which he sees? But if we hope for that which we see not, then do we with patience wait for it...Romans 8:24-25. But if God doth so clothe the grass of the field, which to-day is, and to-morrow is cast into the oven, shall He not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? Be not therefore anxious, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? For after all these things do the Gentiles seek; for your heavenly Father knows that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first His kingdom, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Be not therefore anxious for the morrow: for the morrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof...Matthew 6:30-34.

 

Do you love God or money…

It is written…But godliness with contentment is great gain: for we brought nothing into the world, for neither can we carry anything out; but having food and covering we shall be therewith content. But they that are minded to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and hurtful lusts, such as drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil: which some reaching after have been led astray from the faith, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows...1 Timothy 6:6-10.

 

How many people settle for a blessing on earth instead of a treasure in Heaven…

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal: but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth consume, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: for where thy treasure is, there will thy heart be also. The lamp of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is the darkness! No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon...Matthew 6:19-24.

 

Prayer

Father please show us mercy and cleanse us from any form of strange fire…please meet our soul’s deepest needs and remove anything hindering us from obeying the truth…please meet our soul’s deepest needs and we renounce satan and his kingdom…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

Try…A…Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend



Have you heard the good news about Jesus...

Have you heard the good news about Jesus…short message of good news…

 

Have you heard the good news of Jesus Christ, becoming born of a virgin living under the law the good and evil…The Ten Commandments...taught to us by the Jewish people…the descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob?

 

Jesus Christ, being born into the tribe of Judah had only never break one of the 10 Commandments to remain sinless and Holy. Jesus, being the only Fathered human of our Creator was made perfect and never chose to do the wrong thing. He never broke one of the 10 Commandments and he offered his own life as a sacrifice to be punished as if he had broken the commandments so he could forgive you and me for having done the wrong thing…having broken one of the commandments.

 

Jesus will teach us the truth and all we have to do is what is right by our Creator. This sound like good news? That a man named Jesus died and was raised from the dead for you so that you could choose to right over a wrong thing…yes or no? Jesus already paid the penalty for your sin, but you have to trust Him to reveal the truth to you so that you can do what is right by your Creator. Is this sound like good news?

 

Jesus said, unless you’re born on the water in the spirit, you cannot enter the kingdom of Heaven. Jesus said he believes in his baptized will be saved... He who doesn’t believe he died so you never have to choose wrong again will be damned. Have you been baptized in Christ yes or no? Will you be baptized in the Christ yes or no?

 

Jesus died and was raised from the dead on the first day of the week as proof He can save you from your sins…He’ll teach you the truth show you right and all you have to do is right by God and creation Sound like good news…then please render obedience to the Author of salvation…

 

Joh 3:16-17 ASV  For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten (Fathered) 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; and having been made perfect, he became unto all them that obey him the author of eternal salvation; Heb 5:8-9 ASV Jesus said…He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that disbelieves shall be condemned...Mark 16:16.

 

Will you obey Jesus and be saved by surrendering all to Jesus in baptism…yes or no?

 

 

Prayer

Father please remove anything hindering us from obeying the truth so we can be right with fellow man and You our Creator in Jesus of Nazareth’s name (Acts 22:8) Amen.

 

Try…A…Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend



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