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A test…are you self righteous…do you have faith...

A test…are you self righteous…


And he spake also this parable unto certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and set all others at nought (nothing):

…Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee (preacher), and the other a publican (government employee…politician).


The actions of the Pharisee…the preacher…

The Pharisee stood and prayed thus (this way) with himself, God,…I thank thee, that I am not as the rest of men, extortioners (those which require service through forcible or political means), unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican (a traitor to Jews…a roman employee).

(Listen to his resume)…I fast twice in the week; I give tithes (a tenth) of all that I get.


The actions of the Jewish publican…

…But the publican (a Jew which could only feed himself by being a roman government employee), standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote his breast, saying,

(The publican’s resume)…God, be thou merciful to me a sinner (traitor).

I say unto you, This man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalts himself shall be humbled; but he that humbles himself shall be exalted.


Jesus teaching in the same setting of how a child should receive the Kingdom of God…

…And they were bringing unto him (Jesus) also their babes, that he (Jesus) should touch them: but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked (forbade) them. But Jesus called them unto him, saying,

…Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein...Luke 18:9-17.


Do you seek position with man or do you seek God’s service…

Are the self-righteous…thinking your past resume will get you into Heaven Or are you a sinner who needs to be taught how not to sin and is looking for forgiveness?


The self-righteous was thinking his works was all he needed…he was not seeking God or forgiveness but believed he had already won the entrance into Heaven…he was not asking God to meet his needs spiritually but was “reminding” God how much he sacrificed for God’s service. Whereas the publican…knew he needed God or else he would not make it…notice the text said…the Pharisee prayed with himself…he was so full of self, God would not entertain his prayer…the publican was just the opposite he came to the temple to seek God and to learn better.


Jesus said to his disciples in the same setting to receive the kingdom of God like a child…going daddy bless me I know not what is good for me…this was the intentions of the parents…humble opinion…like saying please bless them.


Do you seek God like a child…looking to God to learn and be forgiven…yes or no?


Prayer

Father please bless us so we not offend You in word or deed…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.


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…Satan has been cast down and his angels and their followers which agree with devils to war against the Almighty

…Satan has been cast down and his angels and their followers which agree with devils to war against the Almighty.


The devil…satan is alive and working in the world…

And the great dragon was cast down, the old serpent, he that is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world; he was cast down to the earth, and his angels were cast down with him...Revelation 12:9…

…For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, fashioning themselves into apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for even Satan fashions himself into an angel of light. It is no great thing therefore if his ministers also fashion themselves as ministers of righteousness, whose end shall be according to their works...2 Corinthians 11:13-15…

…even he, whose coming is according to the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, and with all deceit of unrighteousness for them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God sends them a working of error, that they should believe a lie: that they all might be judged who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness...2 Thessalonians 2:9-12.


Who do serve…Satan or Jesus the Christ…Do you want to change and serve Jesus and do what is right…yes or no?


Listen to what is written…

Be not unequally yoked with unbelievers: for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? or what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what portion hath a believer with an unbeliever? And what agreement hath a temple of God with idols? for we are a temple of the living God; even as God said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Wherefore Come you out from among them, and be you separate, saith the Lord, And touch no unclean thing; And I will receive you, And will be to you a Father, And you shall be to me sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty...2 Corinthians 6:14-18


Do you want forgiveness…yes or no?

And this is the message which we have heard from Him and announce unto you, that God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him and walk in the darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: but if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us...1 John 1:5-10.


Have you been baptized for the forgiveness of your sins…yes or no?

And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For to you is the promise, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call unto Him. And with many other words he testified, and exhorted them, saying, Save yourselves from this crooked generation. They then that received his word were baptized: and there were added unto them in that day about three thousand souls...Acts 2:38-41.


Will you be baptized…yes or no? Have you been baptized…yes or no?


Prayer

Father, please meet our soul’s deepest needs and heal our wounds…please impart to us the water of life and the oil spoken of in John’s Revelation that we may be able to overcome the devil…we renounce anything not Holy and ask Your will be done through us and to us…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.


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For the truth's sake which abides in us…and it shall be with us forever...2 John 1:2…

For the truth's sake which abides in us…and it shall be with us forever...2 John 1:2…

 

The Spirit of the Evil people are deceivers and Antichrists…

And now I beseech (I beg) you, lady, not as though I wrote to you a new commandment, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another. And this is love, that we should walk after His commandments. This is the commandment, even as you heard from the beginning, that you should walk in it. For many deceivers are gone forth into the world, even they that confess not that Jesus Christ cometh in the flesh (His death, burial, and resurrection). This is the deceiver and the antichrist...2 John 1:5-7… Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the vainglory (the self) of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passes away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abides forever...1 John 2:15-17…For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments: and His commandments are not grievous. For whatsoever is begotten (born) of God overcomes the world: and this is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. And who is he that overcomes the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God...1 John 5:3-5?

 

Do you believe Jesus Christ came in the flesh…Jesus died on the cross and was raised from the dead three days later? Yes or no?

 

They…those who do not believe the facts of Jesus dying and being raised from the dead…are antichrist spirits and deceiving spirits. Their authority is not from our Creator…there are many religions and people who do not believe Jesus died on the cross and was raised from the dead. Such as the current Jewish religion…Hindus…Muslims…those who believe in their ancestors…satanic religions…etc. You should not trust anyone with spiritual advice unless they indeed confess Jesus died and rose from the dead.

 

The Good news of Jesus Christ death burial and resurrection…

I tell you the truth…Jesus the Christ from the town of Nazareth in Israel of His day…died on the cross after being scourged…then rose three days later. Jesus Christ never broke one of the Ten Commandments…which was the minimum requirements for any Jew born into the tribe of Judah among men. Jesus died and was raised having never broke one of the Ten Commandments. Jesus died so you could never choose to do an evil or wrong thing…or as the Bible calls it a sin.

 

Jesus said if you follow Him then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free (John 8:32). Jesus said if you follow Him then you will never hunger and thirst (John 6:35). Jesus said as it is written… But if God doth so clothes 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 (unbelievers…non-Christians in today terms) seek; for your heavenly Father knows that you have need of all these things. But seek you 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.

 

Jesus said you will not hunger and thirst…you will know the truth needed for your soul to free from obeying anything not God…Jesus said do not even worry about tomorrow and to seek first the kingdom of God (Heaven). Do you want to go to Heaven where there is eternal life not eternal destruction? Yes or no?

 

Jesus said… Come unto me, all ye that labor (work) and are heavy laden (burdened), and I will give you rest. Take my yoke (His teaching of truth and obedience to the truth) upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek (obedient) and lowly in heart (humble) and you shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light...Matthew 11:28-30.

 

Jesus will never you ask you to do a wrong or evil thing…Jesus will reveal the truth to you so you can do right by your Creator…Jesus as in obedience to the truth will make sure you do not hunger and thirst…will you allow Jesus to teach or reveal the truth to you so you can know the truth that sets your soul free from evil? Yes or no?

 

Jesus said…as it is written…And afterward he was manifested unto the eleven themselves as they sat at meat; and he upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them that had seen him after he was risen (after His resurrection from the dead to His 11 disciples). And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to the whole creation. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that disbelieves (chooses to ignore His death, burial, and resurrection or to dis obey the truth) shall be condemned…And these signs shall accompany them that believe: in my name shall they cast out demons; they shall speak with new tongues; they shall take up serpents, and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall in no wise hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover….So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken unto them, was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word by the signs that followed. Amen. (Mark 16:14-20) Will you be baptized…yes or no? Have you been baptized in obedience to Jesus…yes or no?

 

There is a day in which God will Judge the world and destroy the current Heavens and Earth…

but the heavens that now are, and the earth, by the same word have been stored up for fire, being reserved against the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men. But forget not this one thing, beloved, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some count slackness; but is longsuffering to you-ward, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come as a thief; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall be dissolved with fervent heat, and the earth and the works that are therein shall be burned up...2 Peter 3:7-10…and to you that are afflicted rest with us, at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with the angels of his power in flaming fire, rendering vengeance to them that know not God, and to them that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus: who shall suffer punishment, even eternal destruction from the face of the Lord and from the glory of his might,...2 Thessalonians 1:7-9…

 

The Prophecy of the New Heaven and Earth and City…

And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth are passed away; and the sea is no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of the throne saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He shall dwell with them, and they shall be His peoples, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God: and He shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more; neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more: the first things are passed away...Revelation 21:1-4

And He that sits on the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And He saith, Write: for these words are faithful and true. And He said unto me, They are come to pass. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely...Revelation 21:5-6…Do you want free waters of life…yes or no?

 

…He that overcomes shall inherit these things (The Great Tribulation…and the hour of temptation which comes upon the whole world)…; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. But for the fearful (those scared to confess faith in Jesus through obedience), and unbelieving (those who choose not to believe the facts…the antichrists), and abominable (those who believe but will not be cleansed), and murderers, and fornicators (those who have sex outside of marriage), and sorcerers (magicians), and idolaters (those who worship anything other than God), and all liars, their part shall be in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone; which is the second death....Revelation 21:7-8

 

And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And he that heareth, let him say, Come. And he that is athirst, let him come: he that will, let him take the water of life freely…...Revelation 22:17.

 

Prayer

Father please forgive our trespasses against you in our hearts, minds, souls, spirits and even in our strength…please meet our souls deepest needs…so we may prosper and be in health as our soul prospers…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

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