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Post by John on Jan 7, 2019 12:13:06 GMT -5
One thing I desire are blessings from God, and Psalm 1 tells us ways we can be blessed.
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
The Bible says there is safety in a multitude of counselors, but it speaking of wise and God fearing individuals. We are not to follow the counsel of ungodly people, if we want to be blessed. An example would be not to follow the counsel of Balaam. Don't follow the ways or practices of sinners, like learning to fit in with our heathen culture. Don't sit in the seat of the scornful. God doesn't want us spending our time mocking and showing contempt for others. That is what we are not supposed to do. Instead, we are to delight in the laws of God and meditate on them at all times. Is God pleased with this? Does God approve of that?
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
Do these things and bear good fruit and prosper in all that you do. Who wants to prosper? I know I do. Praise God.
The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
The ungodly may seem to prosper for a time, but it won't last. They may appear to stand tall, but the day will come when like chaff, they will be blown away. They won't be able to stand when their works are judged by our holy Lord.
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Post by PG4Him on Jan 7, 2019 12:54:10 GMT -5
If we want to truly walk in Godly counsel, it’s not enough to latch on to people who profess Christianity. There are many wolves. There are also many well-intentioned Christians who simply don’t have the knowledge or maturity to execute. I know a lot of Christians who are really nice people but could not manage money, lead a project, or lose weight if their life depended on it. It doesn’t mean they’re bad people; it means they’re works in progress. As such, they are not a good source of counsel for certain endeavors. We must find people who really apply Biblical methods in their personal affairs. These are the people we should emulate.
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Post by frienduff on Jan 7, 2019 13:05:52 GMT -5
OH if we learn FROM JESUS , and all HE said , what wonder working life giving and honey tasting joy . If we notice WHO did JESUS count as blessed . JESUS was and is the ONE who makes the understanding of what we need to know very clear . Butero , Candace and all of us , Notice blessed are those who HUNGER AND THIRST after , RIGHTEOUSNESS . OH YES BLESSED THEY ARE for they shall be FILLED with this , with more of Christ . Blessed are you who mourn now , for you shall rejoice , laugh . Blessed are the PURE in heart for they shall see God . Notice on this , it can be summed up , BLESSED are those WHO TRULY SEEK AFTER and LOVE THE LORD . NOW blessed are those also, Who are PERSCUTED , HATED , REJECTED , scourned , cast out , FOR JESUS sake . OH YES , BLESSED . those are BLESSED . And we got a major blessing on the way . And the apostels REJOICED that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for HIS NAME . JESUS said , REJOICE and leap for joy when you are persecuted . For all who live GODLY in CHRIST will suffer persecution . Blessed are the peacemakers . Not the popes peace that is of satan . What paul said was peace . AND WE CAME and preached PEACE to those who were far off and those who were near . THE REAL PEACE . Which is the gospel which reconciles man to God in Christ . Blessed are you when men shall hate you . Blessed are you when you Give to those who cannot repay you , for you will be repaid AT the RESSURECTION of the just . OH , Let every man , woman and child raise those hands and praise the LORD . For soon the cry will be heard , I COUNSEL thee to buy of me Gold tried n the fire . ALL whom the LORD RECIEVES , HE CORRECTS and CHASTENS and scourges every one whom he receives . And even in prison or on the run the lambs will say , WE HAVE ALL and shall abound , FOR WE HAVE ALL WE NEED , HIS NAME IS CHRIST .
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Post by frienduff on Jan 7, 2019 13:15:45 GMT -5
If we want to truly walk in Godly counsel, it’s not enough to latch on to people who profess Christianity. There are many wolves. There are also many well-intentioned Christians who simply don’t have the knowledge or maturity to execute. I know a lot of Christians who are really nice people but could not manage money, lead a project, or lose weight if their life depended on it. It doesn’t mean they’re bad people; it means they’re works in progress. As such, they are not a good source of counsel for certain endeavors. We must find people who really apply Biblical methods in their personal affairs. These are the people we should emulate. You are loved dear sister . I get the feeling that the pope nor any of this world would nominate a single one of us for any peace prize . WELL LEAP FOR JOY . we don't want their peace prize . WE have ours , HIS NAME ................JESUS CHRIST . In this world ye shall have tribulation , but be of GOOD CHEER . FOR HE has overcome the world and in HIM , The comforter we will have our consoling and our peace no matter what comes against us .
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Post by frienduff on Jan 7, 2019 13:20:11 GMT -5
Truly the blessing of all blessing IS the AUTHOR OF OUR FAITH . FOR TO KNOW , LOVE by Obeying HIM . THIS IS THE BLESSING , THE LIGHT which shines unto the sheep . The blessing IS simply to KNOW HIM in all times and count all else as loss and see ONLY the GAIN of KNOWING HIM even more so as we can serve Him only MORE . NOW , does anyone have to ask what time it is ......... EXACTLY . ITS TIME TO PRAISE THE LORD .
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Post by frienduff on Jan 7, 2019 13:28:15 GMT -5
It is time to give REAL HOPE to all . False hope is no good . Here is an example of false hope . OH it may seem hard today , but tomorrow will be better. SCREEEEECH the brakes , TOMORROW MIGHT BE WORSE , we could be on the run , no man knows the morrow . NOW for an example of true HOPE . POINT TO JESUS and SAY , THIS IS OUR HOPE and no matter what comes against us , OUR HOPE and JOY can no man take . We can abound in HIM and ONLY in HIM no matter what the circumstances are for today or tomorrow , IF so be tomorrow even come . If a person loses something for JESUS , or is mocked by others , let us never give them false hope . INSTEAD give them real hope . If you see they have been persecuted and they seem to not be receiving it as they should . REMIND THEM of the HOPE they have and how blessed they are FOR HAVING BEEN PERSECUTED for HIS NAME sake . And tell and remind them , In this world you can EXPECT to be hated , persecuted and perhaps even killed . OH BUT WHAT A GREAT REWARD awaits all who arefaithful to OUR LORD . This is called getting the affections set above ON HIM . AND MY GOODNESSS its the pure peace that just keeps on giving and will keepon giving joy and happy is the one who learns , honors and obeys THE LORD . OH tick tock, THE clock done struck , LORD PRAISING TIME .
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Post by frienduff on Jan 7, 2019 13:54:35 GMT -5
The most wonderful peaceful and joyful reminder just came to me . I did not see one single person here argue about this wonderous truth I reminded us with . I actually got tears of joy . The lambs at here are putting JESUS FIRST . And we are not all focused on the wrong mentalties that serve the flesh . No wonder john once said , I have no greater joy than to see believers , he called his children, Walking in truth . I mean what wonderous joy . WHEN JESUS is loved the lambs are loved and when truth is rejoiced in , it rejoices the heart .
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Post by John on Jan 7, 2019 14:01:19 GMT -5
If we want to truly walk in Godly counsel, it’s not enough to latch on to people who profess Christianity. There are many wolves. There are also many well-intentioned Christians who simply don’t have the knowledge or maturity to execute. I know a lot of Christians who are really nice people but could not manage money, lead a project, or lose weight if their life depended on it. It doesn’t mean they’re bad people; it means they’re works in progress. As such, they are not a good source of counsel for certain endeavors. We must find people who really apply Biblical methods in their personal affairs. These are the people we should emulate. I can't think of a single person I have ever met that wasn't a work in progress. They could have all of those things right, but be off somewhere else. Some things are more about skill sets, like managing money or being a self starter. There are many factors that effect weight. Metabolism plays a large portion in ability to lose weight. For instance, I can't assume that a man who is at or even below his ideal weight is more in control than a guy 60 pounds over weight, as that skinny guy might eat 3000 calories a day and not gain weight, while the other guy eats 1200 calories and stays heavy. That skinny guy that seemed so in control might blow up like a balloon when he gets older.
When it comes to counsel, I use common sense and reasoning with what people tell me. I don't judge counsel on how perfect or imperfect someone is. I could get truth from someone who is often wrong. They might be dead on with regard to my situation. I measure things by is it right and will it work. I would imagine I could have gotten great counsel from Solomon in most situations, but look at his personal life and how out of control he was with women!
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Post by PG4Him on Jan 7, 2019 14:10:32 GMT -5
Yes we’re all imperfect, and yes there are times when imperfect people can remind us of truth. But generally speaking, I have found that those who don’t live it can’t teach it. At some point people have to start growing good fruit.
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Post by preciouspearl on Jan 13, 2019 0:37:24 GMT -5
this is one of our theme passages in my church. how many times i was reminded of it . a lot of boundary teachings in it. i wonder if this means that i should give up any secular or non christian support though well meaning?
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Post by John on Jan 13, 2019 14:52:45 GMT -5
this is one of our theme passages in my church. how many times i was reminded of it . a lot of boundary teachings in it. i wonder if this means that i should give up any secular or non christian support though well meaning? Unbelievers often have knowledge to share, but it is purely from a secular mindset. You are better of looking to Bible-believing Christians if you have that option.
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Post by PG4Him on Jan 13, 2019 14:57:54 GMT -5
Knowledge is a tool. When good quality knowledge is put to use by Christians for ministry, that’s when victories happen. Spiritual discernment is important to apply knowledge effectively. Don’t reject knowledge just because the world also knows it — find good knowledge and apply it in Christ-centered faith.
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Post by frienduff on Jan 13, 2019 16:23:21 GMT -5
I have found great gain, in the knowledge that is pure and comes From GOD and is in that bible . It burned the wisdom , knowledge of this world OUT . I now see one thing very clear . THE KNOWLEDGE of GOD is pure and ALL TRUTH . all other knowledge contains only truths , just enough to deceive one big time . Their is no knowledge worth learning , LEST IT BE OF GOD ALONE .
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