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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.

 

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When is Jesus coming…what can we do to help bring the end…?

When is Jesus coming…what can we do to help bring the end…?

But of that day or that hour knows no one, not even the angels in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father. Take you heed, watch and pray: for you know not when the time is. It is as when a man, sojourning in another country, having left his house, and given authority to his servants, to each one his work, commanded also the porter to watch. Watch therefore: for ye know not when the lord of the house cometh, whether at even, or at midnight, or at cockcrowing, or in the morning; lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch...Mark 13:32-37.


And He (Jesus) cometh unto the disciples, and finds them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, What, could you not watch with me one hour? Watch and pray, that you enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak...Matthew 26:40-41.


And being asked by the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God cometh, He answered them and said, The kingdom of God comes not with observation: neither shall they say, Lo, here! or, There! for lo, the kingdom of God is within you. And He said unto the disciples, The days will come, when you shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and you shall not see it...Luke 17:20-22.


Peter said to Jesus, after he was told by Jesus... he would not deny Him, to watch and pray. We are told the same. We know not when Jesus is coming back in judgement and we are told to watch and pray. How many of us are asleep and not watching and praying? With the morality of the world around us we need to be watching and praying for God to usher in Judgement and Fear of Himself so the ungodly will begin to change and fear God. The kingdom of God does not come with observation but with watching and praying. Do you want to go to heaven…yes or no? I do and will be watching and praying to the best of my abilities hope you do the same.


Prayer

Father please cause the world to fear Your name and glorify the name of Your only Son Jesus please rain down punishment of the wicked and abominable who refuse to fear You so the simple and faithful can live in the fear of You without our morals being eroded away and fear of persecution…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.


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PUSH pray until something happens…

PUSH pray until something happens…

And he spoke a parable unto them to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint; saying, There was in a city a judge, who feared not God, and regarded not man: and there was a widow in that city; and she came oft unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; yet because this widow troubles me, I will avenge her, lest she wear me out by her continual coming.


And the Lord said, Hear what the unrighteous judge saith. And shall not God avenge His elect, that cry to Him day and night, and yet He is longsuffering over them? I say unto you, that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?...Luke 18:1-8.



How many times do you pray about a personal concern…ever heard the phrase PUSH pray until something happens? Our Lord Jesus Christ only prayed three times for another way for all sinners to have a way of salvation. Paul when being buffeted by satan prayed three times till and answer came from Jesus. We are told to pray without ceasing and to give thanks for everything we go through. Do we pester God by praying the same thing when we could be praying for others or do we pray until we get an answer? Jesus told this parable so we would pray and not faint when we have a need. In the widow’s case it was injustice. What is your soul’s deepest needs…more important where does God need to grant us repentance so we can be free from evil and live in the truth without temptation or hardship?


Prayer

Father please meet our soul, spirit, and body’s deepest needs and heal us from our sin granting us repentance to overcome…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.


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