What if satan, came to church…would he find a beating or forgiveness from the good brethren?

I was talking to a guy, he said people in his Christian group began to shun or disfellowship him because he let some cuss words slip. When he went to the one disfellowshipping him, the Christian quoted a bunch of verse and condemn him for using cuss words.

This provoked me to think, the guy must have been self-righteous. Meaning he think he so right he cannot hear cuss words, but only shout scripture and condemn. Have you ever noticed Jesus at times gave those He ministered to, something to do a command to obey when correcting sin? “Go. And Sin no more”. This is what Jesus said to the woman caught in adultery, who by law would have been killed that day. In other words, after showing mercy and basically saving her life, He tells her a command Go, and adds to the command Sin no more. All she had to do, was keep herself clean.

How many of good brethren have run off people we have begged to come to church, just to be belittled, rejected, and told they do not belong.

The self-righteous offers correction without instruction. I believe correction without instruction is cruelty. They tell them, “You wrong” by quoting scripture and walking off. I imagine being in those shoes again, thanks for calling me a sinner, but could you tell me how to fix myself? If not, then I will leave buddy. You essentially accomplished not a thing but making you feel more righteous than me. Did you offer me a plan of redemption, reconciliation, or salvation? Or did you just push your way out of my problems by being too righteous to help me solve them? What? You condemn a believer and then don’t tell him how to be a better man? Then you part of the problem and not the solution, do you realize Jesus judgement on the judgmental? you self-righteous need nothing from me or God. Maybe you will wake up one day and see being here and participating is a confession I need Jesus’ help, why would I waste my time or yours?

Even Jesus said, he did not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance. You self-righteous people, are so good and blameless at keeping laws, you think you do not sin, or do you not realize, you’re not righteous at all; even if you are blameless, because at some point you broke the law and have been as guilty as me. Instead of teaching the way of redemption you quote scripture and condemn then move on to the next victim. Brood of vipers, Jesus called them in His day. Doing more damage in the name of Jesus to their brethren by being busybodies so they can keep one’s reputation of Christian. To always be the “you wrong for that” but have no part in the solution.

Is it not written, you self-righteous hypocrites, there is none righteous no not one? Is not written, to him that says he has no sin, the truth is not in him. Is it not written, if we confess our sin Jesus is just and will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from the unrighteousness?

What if satan, came to church…would he find a beating or forgiveness from the good brethren?

Jesus expects us to buy gold in Heaven by…

Jesus of Nazareth said this sermon,

Mat 25:14-46 For it is as when a man, going into another country, called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. (15) And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one; to each according to his several abilities; and he went on his journey. (16) Straightway he that received the five talents went and traded with them, and made other five talents. (17) In like manner he also that received the two gained other two. (18) But he that received the one went away and dug in the earth, and hid his lord's money. (19) Now after a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and makes a reckoning with them. (20) And he that received the five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou delivered unto me five talents: lo, I have gained other five talents. (21) His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy lord. (22) And he also that received the two talents came and said, Lord, thou delivered unto me two talents: lo, I have gained other two talents. (23) His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy lord. (24) And he also that had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew you that thou art a hard man, reaping where thou did not sow, and gathering where thou did not scatter; (25) and I was afraid, and went away and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, you have your own. (26) But his lord answered and said unto him, thou wicked and slothful servant, you knew that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I did not scatter; (27) you ought therefore to have put my money to the bankers, and at my coming I should have received back mine own with interest. (28) Take you away therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him that hath the ten talents. (29) For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that has not, even that which he hats shall be taken away. (30) And cast ye out the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness: there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth. (31) But when the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the angels with him, then shall he sit on the throne of his glory: (32) and before him shall be gathered all the nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as the shepherd separates the sheep from the goats; (33) and he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. (34) Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, you blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: (35) for I was hungry, and you gave me to eat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink; I was a stranger, and you took me in; (36) naked, and you clothed me; I was sick, and you visited me; I was in prison, and you came unto me. (37) Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee hungry, and fed thee? or athirst, and gave thee drink? (38) And when saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? (39) And when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? (40) And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, inasmuch as ye did it unto one of these my brethren, even these least, you did it unto me. (41) Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into the eternal fire which is prepared for the devil and his angels: (42) for I was hungry, and you did not give me to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me no drink; (43) I was a stranger, and you took me not in; naked, and you clothed me not; sick, and in prison, and you visited me not. (44) Then shall they also answer, saying, Lord, when saw we thee hungry, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister (serve) unto you? (45) Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, inasmuch as you did it not unto one of these least, you did it not unto me. (46) And these shall go away into eternal punishment: but the righteous into eternal life.

This was one discourse, a sermon, given by the Author of Salvation (Heb 5:8-9) Himself. What is the sermon about? How we are given our talents, how we are rewarded if faithful with our talents, what those talents are and who used them faithfully?

How we are given our talents…

A man going on a journey gives His servants His goods

He gives according to his discernment of their abilities…

One man 5 talents (talents is a weight a measurement, weighing about 3000 shekels, or about 114 lbs., does not say, but gold would have been the highest standard) 5 x 114 = 570lbs of gold

One man 2 talents (114lbs x 2 = 228 lbs. of gold)

One man 1 talent, 114 lbs. of gold.

If a very rich man gives his servants a large sum of money, when he goes on a journey, what would he expect? Them to take care of his money and serve him. Some went to work making more money or being faithful to their giver. One, does nothing with His Lord’s money, the others go to work and are successful in business.

The owner comes and checks on his business (his servants). Two have been prosperous, industrious and have a gain. He rewards their faithfulness with more abundance.

Then the owner comes to the one that hid his Lord’s money and gave it back just as it was given him. The Lord was mad, he cast him away into outer darkness because he did nothing for gain. He was lazy, slothful, and accomplished nothing, as in useless. The Master, or owner, then strips the talent from the man that did nothing and gave it to the one who was most faithful.

Jesus teaches us here: whomever has faithfulness, more abundance will be given. Whoever does not have faithfulness, even the gift God gave him will be taken away if he does not use it correctly. In this case, putting money in a bank, to gain interest was the minimum requirement of faithfulness, but this man could not even do a simple task; with a large sum of money. So, then it is as it is written, God is a Rewarder of those that diligently seek Him, Heb 11:6. And also God corrects his children, Heb 12:6 For whom the Lord loveth he chastens, and scourges every son whom he receives.

He then gives the ultimate visitation: the Judgement Scene. Then uses as an illustration of what God expects faithfulness to look like with our (money or talents of gold in this teaching)…

Those rewarded for faithfulness, with more in Heaven: fed Him, Clothed Him, Gave Him drink, Visited Him in prison and when He sick… these were the ones that God considered faithful with large sums of money.

Use the gold of this world to buy you gold in Heaven.

Those who did not use their money by treating their neighbors as themselves, by serving those in need, were rejected and cast out. Those that had given of their money through faithful obedience were rewarded with eternal treasure in Heaven.

You cannot out give God: it is written, Pro 19:17 He that hath pity upon the poor lends unto Jehovah, and his good deed will he pay him again., John the Baptist message of fruits of repentance, was whoever has two coats give to one that has none. How many of us still need to learn and practice treating our neighbors as ourself. What if you were without a coat, would you want to be warm? What if you were without food, would you want to be fed? What if you were dehydrated? Would you want a drink of water? What if you were sick? Would you want someone to pray for and visit you? What if you were in prison? Would you want someone to visit you and, in those days, if someone did not bring you food in prison you starved.

It is good news that whoever follows Jesus will not hunger and will not thirst, listen to Jesus words: John 6:35 Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall not hunger, and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.It is so good news to know, if we continue in truth and spirit, then we will be faithful. When we are faithful, we seek God and are rewarded by remaining true to His word. How many of us can spare a shirt? However, it is much more important it is to share the good news of Jesus. Jesus died so they will never have to choose to do a wrong or immoral thing, and if you will just walk in spirit and truth remaining faithful to Him, He will provide food, water, enough for your soul’s deepest needs. He is the Great Physician, that will write you the prescription, remedy, and administer the cure for all that ails or have been afflicted with, if you come to Him. None of Christ’s faithful few, are begging bread, if we could share Christ then we could have them feed on Jesus, the Living Bread who gives the Living Water, eternally. Our Father will adopt anyone who will love and practice the truth of His Son who died on the cross and was raised the third day. It is written, 2Co 6:17-18 Wherefore Come you out from among them, and be you separate, saith the Lord, and touch no unclean thing; And I will receive you, (18) And will be to you a Father, and you shall be to me sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

Jesus of Nazareth said, Mat 11:28-30 Come unto me, all you 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 you shall find rest unto your souls. (30) For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Do you want rest for your soul? Yes of No?

Do you want a light and easy burden of walking with Jesus and learning His truth? Yes or No?

Will you agree to follow Jesus and learn about him, so you can find rest for your soul and a light and easy yoke? Yes or No?

Jesus of Nazareth said, He that believes and is baptized will be saved, but he that does not believe will be damned. Mark 16:16 If you do not believe Jesus died to free you, from having to choose a wrong thing, Jesus says, then there is no hope for you or you will be damned, but Jesus also says, whoever hungers and thirsts after righteousness will be filled Mat 5:6.

Do you want to be saved by Jesus by being baptized into Christ? Yes or No?

Do you want to go to Heaven? Yes or No?

If you have been baptized before, do you still believe in your baptism into Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection of Eternal life? Yes or No?

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Instructions for Christians concerning the public worship

The Instruction to the Christians in Ephesus:

Eph 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, to the saints that are at Ephesus, and the faithful in Christ Jesus:

Eph 5:17-21 Wherefore be ye not foolish but understand what the will of the Lord is. (18) And be not drunken with wine, wherein is riot, but be filled with the Spirit; (19) speaking one to another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; (20) giving thanks always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father; (21) subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ.

The Letter to the Ephesians was written to Christians, or Saints as the text says, and many as you say were Gentiles. This Command to speak and sing with a melody in your heart with the Spirit is to all Christians. For it was written to instruct ignorant Christians of proper public worship. Our Speaking and Singing is the command to apply, you cannot infer instruments into the text for the command is to sing being filled with Spirit. No Instrument that is dead can be filled with the Spirit nor can an instrument Speak, and Sing.

Also remember, Christians were instructed to Speak, Teach, and Encourage as the Letter to Colossian Saints Says as it is written:

The Instruction to the Christians in Colosse:

Col 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto God.

No Instrument can fulfill the commands to speak, sing, teach, and encourage, these are things human hearts and mouths do, not instruments. Therefore, the conclusion is made Instruments are not needed in public worship nor can they fulfill the commands to speak, teach, admonish, and sing. They only make sounds not words. The command is to the individual Christian, not to just men or not to just those who sing well. The command is for each individual to sing and be the choir or praise team. Let us each individual Christian sing in truth and spirit. Amen. “Wesley said, I have no problem with a piano in the church as long as it is neither seen nor heard.” To paraphrase Spurgeon: I would not pray to God with machinery, nor will I sing to Him with machinery.

In Private worship, a man can worship anyway he wants, it is up to God to accept any form of worship, Jesus said, “the Father Seeks those that will worship Him in Spirit and Truth. When people write songs; instruments help with the melody and harmony and notes. However, this is in the area of private worship and not public worship. The instructions above were for when the letter was read to the public assembly and both letters addressed to the Saints (Christians), so both of these instructions must be applied today, if one wants to practice the whole truth written on the matter to Christians (Saints).

Father, we pray we always praise You and worship You and Your Son in Truth and Spirit in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.