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Walk in the fear of God…not men…

Walk in the fear of God…not men…

So then, my beloved, even as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who worketh in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure...Philippians 2:12-13. Servants, be obedient unto them that according to the flesh are your masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; not in the way of eyeservice, as men-pleasers; but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; with good will doing service, as unto the Lord, and not unto men: knowing that whatsoever good thing each one doeth, the same shall he receive again from the Lord, whether he be bond or free...Ephesians 6:5-8.

 

Wherefore Come ye out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, And touch no unclean thing; And I will receive you, And will be to you a Father, And ye shall be to me sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty...2 Corinthians 6:17-18. Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God...2 Corinthians 7:1.

 

And be not afraid of them that kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? and not one of them shall fall on the ground without your Father: but the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows. Every one therefore who shall confess me before men, him will I also confess before my Father who is in heaven. But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father who is in heaven...Matthew 10:28-33.

 

I have heard it explained that F.E.A.R. = False Evidence Appearing Real. You ever been where following God seemed like it would end badly? If you ever find yourself in these circumstances then Fear God and keep His commandments…Be not wise in thine own eyes; Fear Jehovah, and depart from evil: It will be health to thy navel, And marrow to thy bones...Proverbs 3:7-8. We must remain faithful in the fear of death and never deny our Lord and Master Jesus Christ of Nazareth. So do not deny Jesus but confess Him before men and it will bless you.

 

Prayer

Father please help us to work out our salvation even with the Spirit of Fear of You so we can remain faithful to Your Only Son Jesus and meet our soul’s deepest needs and heal our soul’s deepest wounds In Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

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Why was Jesus the Christ of Nazareth baptized…

Why was Jesus the Christ of Nazareth baptized…

 

John the Baptist a prophet preached a message all Jews had to obey to be faithful to God…

Even as it is written in Isaiah the prophet, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy way; The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make ye ready the way of the Lord, Make his paths straight; John came, who baptized in the wilderness and preached the baptism of repentance unto remission of sins. And there went out unto him all the country of Judaea, and all they of Jerusalem; and they were baptized of him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins...Mark 1:2-5.

 

So If you were a Jew and Jesus being from the tribe of Judah was indeed a Jew you had to repent or stop sinning or doing evil and be baptized for the forgiveness or remission of your sins.

 

Jesus never sinned or did an evil thing…therefore He did not need to repent or be forgiven having His sins in remission…so why did Jesus get baptized of John…

 

John was a prophet with a new message of forgiveness repent and be baptized for the remission of sins…any Jew had to obey this message from a true prophet.

 

Jesus when He came to be baptized of John…John stopped Him knowing He did not need forgiveness or to repent…but Jesus said allow it to fulfill all righteousness sake. In my words…Jesus said I have to obey the same message or I will sin by being disobedient to a prophet from God who has commanded all to repent and be baptized. Jesus obeyed a command to repent and be baptized for the remission of sin out of shear obedience to the command…we should learn from His example and be obedient to baptism that is now preached in Jesus name.

 

Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to the Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. But John would have hindered him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? But Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffereth him. And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway from the water: and lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming upon him; and lo, a voice out of the heavens, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased....Matthew 3:13-17.

 

Prayer

Father help us to obey your commands which include baptism for the remission of our sins and meet our soul’s deepest needs 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



Are you faithful…yes or no?

Are you faithful…yes or no?


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 cleanseth 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 1:6-10. Confess therefore your sins one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The supplication of a righteous man availeth much in its working...James 5:16. Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God abideth in him, and he in God....1 John 4:15.


Have you broken one of God’s commandments?

1. Have you received from any other table other than the Creator and His Only Fathered Son Jesus Christ of Nazareth…Yes or No?

2. Have you Blasphemed or used God name in anything other than prayer or teaching…Yes or No?

3. Have you worshipped the created…Yes or No?

4. Have you kept yourself Holy so you can approach God in prayer or worship…Yes or No?

5. Have you honored your mom and dad…Yes or No?

6. Have you murdered…Yes or No?

7. Have you had sex outside of marriage…no adultery…Yes or No?

8. Have you stolen…Yes or No?

9. Have You born false witness…lied or supported a lie…Yes or No?

10. Have you coveted or wanted something or someone God has not given you…Yes or No?


If you have answered in the yes to breaking on of these commandments then you need to stop in repentance and confess to Jesus your sin and begin walking again in the light as He is in the Light and His blood will cleanse you from all sin.


Prayer

Father please have mercy on us and forgive us our sins and meet our soul’s deepest needs and confirm these truths to us 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



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