WOULD YOU BET YOUR LIFE THAT GOD IS NOT?
Some people seem to be ready to "Bet" their very life that God doesn't exist, and they set out using their entire life and resources to that end.
What a shame! What is even worse is the fact that so many people have never read the Bible or gave the Bible a chance to prove itself. I DARE ANYONE to read the Bible, giving it their full attention as they would any other book.
Read it all the way through and then say with all HONESTY there is no God! Go ahead, call my bluff! Don't bet against God, you will always lose!
Give God a real chance, you will be amazed! Dave
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Knowing about God
In thinking about God and reading the Bible one must remember that the Old Testament was written to cover a period of about 4,000 years and the New Testament was written over a period of about 100 years. Many people seem to think God came on the “scene” much more in Old Testament times than in the New Testament period. Actually God is always on the “scene”. He never rests! Some think that He got tired from creating the six days and had to rest. He did rest from creation but it was to set-up a Holy Day, not because He was physically tired out.
His power is manifested through the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. Nothing ever slips by Him or escapes him. God is the same today, tomorrow, as He was 6,000 years ago, even a million years ago! Shall we say from the beginning of time.
Back in Old Testament times God spoke to his people through his prophets. He spoke in some cases directly to the prophet, and the Holy Spirit directed the prophets. But normally he did not speak directly with the people! There were some exceptions to this of course, because God is sovereign and can do what He wants, the way He wants.
By sending his only begotten Son Jesus, God spoke even more clearly to everybody. Jesus revealed the Father by his words, deeds, attitude, and all that he did. He fulfilled all the prophecy concerning himself that was made hundreds of years before. Over 400 prophecies concerning him and everyone was fulfilled completely and perfectly.
There are more than 140 names and titles applied to Jesus throughout the Bible. The Name “Emmanuel” (interpreted, God with us) Matt.1:23. This is the highest form of revelation God could use to show himself to mankind. Col.1:15 “The image of the Invisible God”. John 1:18 No man has ever seen God, “the only begotten Son…. Hath declared him”!
Too many today want to prove God! Someone has said long ago, and it’s true today; we who are human can never “PROVE” Him who is Divine. In fact proof could be considered the opposite of faith, and in that respect it would be considered as ”our righteousness” or as filthy rags. Isa. 17:22,23
In today’s world with knowledge on the increase Christians and even a few unbelievers, are desiring to touch God, see God, hear God’s voice. But where is our faith? Some would dare to say they would like to challenge God in one area or another. Some would try to bring God down to a level equal to man. This is stupid and very dangerous! Keep God on His Throne and in complete control of all things!
We must try to understand that God is very complex, and that we will not be able to come to a full knowledge concerning Him until we get to Heaven.
Let’s remember God is Spirit, and a Spirit does not have flesh and bones! Lk. 24:39. Also let us understand that there is not, nor has there ever been a Spirit Being like God, and there never will be! He is the first and the Last! John 1:18 “No man has seen God at any time”. In Gen. 32:30, Jacob said, “I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved”. Is this a contradiction? NO! A Spirit can not be seen with human eyes! God can do whatever He desires when ever He wants. We know a Spirit Being can take on a human form or appearance. Acts 1:10 Angels appear as men.
God is described in many ways because he is so vast, so mighty, so huge, so incomprehensible. His likeness to man is seen throughout the Bible. The reason for this is so we can relate to Him on our level of understanding. We read in 2 Chron. 16:9 “The eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth.”
In Isa. 37:17 “Incline thine ear O Lord, and hear.” Exo. 24:10 “And they saw the God of Israel: and there was under His feet as it were a paved work of a sapphire stone.” In Isa 65:2 “I (God) have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people.” God uses other human features to describe himself and how He can deal with us on a supernatural level yet keep it within our ability to understand. God refers to His nostrils in 2 Sam 22:9,16; Psm.28:15. God speaks in many places in Scripture, Exo 3:4 Moses heard God speak. In Isa 30:27,28 speaks about His lips, tongue, and breath. In Deut. 33:12 talks about God’s shoulders.
Well in light of all this does God have hands, feet, eyes, and ears? NO! “A Spirit hath not flesh and bones.” But He has these abilities, but without the flesh! They are His features and the terms used so we humans can relate to Him. God is big enough to be everywhere yet He can see, hear, or even touch the smallest infant on earth regardless of it’s location.
In John 4:23,24 Jesus said, God desires the believer’s worship! Worship in spirit and truth! To worship God in spirit and truth (Real, genuine) means true spiritual worship takes place in the heart, (the seat of the emotions). It most often starts as an invisible response within the believer. The external accessories ( song books, music, and other physical manifestations) to worship are necessary, desirable, and proper.
But let us never forget these “THINGS” only assist us in our worship, of God. God desires worship from believers by way of the spirit and truth. Worship is the response of the invisible human spirit that has been reborn and wants to be involved in the highest order of showing adoration to our Heavenly Father. The most awesome worship experience is when the redeemed spirit of man is energized with the Holy Spirit of God Almighty!
Paul writes, 2 Cor 4:18 That the real things in life are invisible! We look at things that are not seen! These are eternal things! Things that are seen are temporal! God is a spirit, and He can not be seen, unless He wants to be seen; which is within His power! Faith is seeing when natural sight is impossible and God is pleased when we see by faith. Heb. 11:6 John said in 1 John 2:17 “ And the world passeth away and the lust thereof: but He that doeth the Will of God abideth for ever.”
We must not forget that Paul wrote (1 Cor.13:12) a warning saying “We see through a glass darkly” limited vision. Also, “Now I know in part”, knowledge is also limited. Don’t forget Faith is believing the Word even if we can not or do not understand all that it is saying! It is God’s Word to man!
Final thought: It’s not wrong to approach God and say I need your touch, healing, comfort, direction, and let my hand be in your hand, breathe on me O Lord, and many other expressions that we find ourselves using. In His Word He has approved this approach but we must not forget God is spirit! We worship Him in spirit and truth regardless of our feeling or circumstances. He will respond every time! He is always ready to receive your Worship!
Maybe these words will inspire you today. Dave
In thinking about God and reading the Bible one must remember that the Old Testament was written to cover a period of about 4,000 years and the New Testament was written over a period of about 100 years. Many people seem to think God came on the “scene” much more in Old Testament times than in the New Testament period. Actually God is always on the “scene”. He never rests! Some think that He got tired from creating the six days and had to rest. He did rest from creation but it was to set-up a Holy Day, not because He was physically tired out.
His power is manifested through the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. Nothing ever slips by Him or escapes him. God is the same today, tomorrow, as He was 6,000 years ago, even a million years ago! Shall we say from the beginning of time.
Back in Old Testament times God spoke to his people through his prophets. He spoke in some cases directly to the prophet, and the Holy Spirit directed the prophets. But normally he did not speak directly with the people! There were some exceptions to this of course, because God is sovereign and can do what He wants, the way He wants.
By sending his only begotten Son Jesus, God spoke even more clearly to everybody. Jesus revealed the Father by his words, deeds, attitude, and all that he did. He fulfilled all the prophecy concerning himself that was made hundreds of years before. Over 400 prophecies concerning him and everyone was fulfilled completely and perfectly.
There are more than 140 names and titles applied to Jesus throughout the Bible. The Name “Emmanuel” (interpreted, God with us) Matt.1:23. This is the highest form of revelation God could use to show himself to mankind. Col.1:15 “The image of the Invisible God”. John 1:18 No man has ever seen God, “the only begotten Son…. Hath declared him”!
Too many today want to prove God! Someone has said long ago, and it’s true today; we who are human can never “PROVE” Him who is Divine. In fact proof could be considered the opposite of faith, and in that respect it would be considered as ”our righteousness” or as filthy rags. Isa. 17:22,23
In today’s world with knowledge on the increase Christians and even a few unbelievers, are desiring to touch God, see God, hear God’s voice. But where is our faith? Some would dare to say they would like to challenge God in one area or another. Some would try to bring God down to a level equal to man. This is stupid and very dangerous! Keep God on His Throne and in complete control of all things!
We must try to understand that God is very complex, and that we will not be able to come to a full knowledge concerning Him until we get to Heaven.
Let’s remember God is Spirit, and a Spirit does not have flesh and bones! Lk. 24:39. Also let us understand that there is not, nor has there ever been a Spirit Being like God, and there never will be! He is the first and the Last! John 1:18 “No man has seen God at any time”. In Gen. 32:30, Jacob said, “I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved”. Is this a contradiction? NO! A Spirit can not be seen with human eyes! God can do whatever He desires when ever He wants. We know a Spirit Being can take on a human form or appearance. Acts 1:10 Angels appear as men.
God is described in many ways because he is so vast, so mighty, so huge, so incomprehensible. His likeness to man is seen throughout the Bible. The reason for this is so we can relate to Him on our level of understanding. We read in 2 Chron. 16:9 “The eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth.”
In Isa. 37:17 “Incline thine ear O Lord, and hear.” Exo. 24:10 “And they saw the God of Israel: and there was under His feet as it were a paved work of a sapphire stone.” In Isa 65:2 “I (God) have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people.” God uses other human features to describe himself and how He can deal with us on a supernatural level yet keep it within our ability to understand. God refers to His nostrils in 2 Sam 22:9,16; Psm.28:15. God speaks in many places in Scripture, Exo 3:4 Moses heard God speak. In Isa 30:27,28 speaks about His lips, tongue, and breath. In Deut. 33:12 talks about God’s shoulders.
Well in light of all this does God have hands, feet, eyes, and ears? NO! “A Spirit hath not flesh and bones.” But He has these abilities, but without the flesh! They are His features and the terms used so we humans can relate to Him. God is big enough to be everywhere yet He can see, hear, or even touch the smallest infant on earth regardless of it’s location.
In John 4:23,24 Jesus said, God desires the believer’s worship! Worship in spirit and truth! To worship God in spirit and truth (Real, genuine) means true spiritual worship takes place in the heart, (the seat of the emotions). It most often starts as an invisible response within the believer. The external accessories ( song books, music, and other physical manifestations) to worship are necessary, desirable, and proper.
But let us never forget these “THINGS” only assist us in our worship, of God. God desires worship from believers by way of the spirit and truth. Worship is the response of the invisible human spirit that has been reborn and wants to be involved in the highest order of showing adoration to our Heavenly Father. The most awesome worship experience is when the redeemed spirit of man is energized with the Holy Spirit of God Almighty!
Paul writes, 2 Cor 4:18 That the real things in life are invisible! We look at things that are not seen! These are eternal things! Things that are seen are temporal! God is a spirit, and He can not be seen, unless He wants to be seen; which is within His power! Faith is seeing when natural sight is impossible and God is pleased when we see by faith. Heb. 11:6 John said in 1 John 2:17 “ And the world passeth away and the lust thereof: but He that doeth the Will of God abideth for ever.”
We must not forget that Paul wrote (1 Cor.13:12) a warning saying “We see through a glass darkly” limited vision. Also, “Now I know in part”, knowledge is also limited. Don’t forget Faith is believing the Word even if we can not or do not understand all that it is saying! It is God’s Word to man!
Final thought: It’s not wrong to approach God and say I need your touch, healing, comfort, direction, and let my hand be in your hand, breathe on me O Lord, and many other expressions that we find ourselves using. In His Word He has approved this approach but we must not forget God is spirit! We worship Him in spirit and truth regardless of our feeling or circumstances. He will respond every time! He is always ready to receive your Worship!
Maybe these words will inspire you today. Dave
What? Prove God is Alive? God Is Really Alive!
Some people want you to prove to them that God is really alive.
Others want you to prove to them that God is concerned about them.
It is not up to me to prove anything about God! I am only to proclaim the Gospel; publish the Gospel; and present the Gospel according to the Scriptures. Many will reject the Glorious Gospel and many will gladly receive the Gospel. It's not up to me, it's up to each one that hears, to make their own decision.
If you have never trusted Jesus with your life, why don't you make this the time for that commitment. Go ahead, read the Bible until you know God is! Then ask Him to forgive you of all your sins and He will do it. That Simple? YES You will be surprised at the changes that will begin to happen in your life.
Look in on all my Articles and hopefully you will find something that will Bless your life.
Drop me an e-note if I can help you. dgr31@yahoo.com
Some people want you to prove to them that God is really alive.
Others want you to prove to them that God is concerned about them.
It is not up to me to prove anything about God! I am only to proclaim the Gospel; publish the Gospel; and present the Gospel according to the Scriptures. Many will reject the Glorious Gospel and many will gladly receive the Gospel. It's not up to me, it's up to each one that hears, to make their own decision.
If you have never trusted Jesus with your life, why don't you make this the time for that commitment. Go ahead, read the Bible until you know God is! Then ask Him to forgive you of all your sins and He will do it. That Simple? YES You will be surprised at the changes that will begin to happen in your life.
Look in on all my Articles and hopefully you will find something that will Bless your life.
Drop me an e-note if I can help you. dgr31@yahoo.com
Is Holiness necessary anymore?
Believers are to be different in many ways:
Outward adorning:
The Christian (Men or Women) are not to draw attention to them selves but let the Love of God be what is seen!
First Peter 3:3,4 (Liv Bible) v3. Don’t be concerned ( addicted) about the outward beauty that depends on fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. 4. You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.
Paul writes:
First Tim. 2:9,10 9. And I want women to be modest in their appearance. They should wear decent and appropriate clothing and not draw attention to themselves by the way they fix their hair or by wearing gold or pearls or expensive clothes. 10. For women who claim to be devoted to God should make themselves attractive by the good things they do.
Many things can become idols, if we get addicted, so to speak. They can control our life and become the most important thing in our life. Most of these things are simply the desires of the flesh or the old nature. Many are "Fads" that can have everlasting effects and consequencesThey will take you over, leave them alone!
Gen. 35:4 4. So they gave Jacob all their idols and their earrings, and he buried them beneath the tree near Shechem. Wonder what happened to the tree?
The enemy wore the jewelry, but after it was changed into something for good, it still brought shame to Gideon’s family and the Godly people around them.
Judges 8: 24-27 23. But Gideon replied, “I will not rule over you, nor will my son. The Lord will rule over you! 24. However, I have one request. Each of you can give me an earring out of the treasures you collected from your fallen enemies.” (The enemies, being Ishmaelites, all wore gold earrings and probably other attention getting items)
25. “Gladly!” they replied. They spread out a cloak, and each one threw in a gold earring he had gathered. 26. The weight of the gold earrings was forty-three pounds, not including the crescents and pendants, the royal clothing of the kings, or the chains around the necks of their camels.
27. Gideon made a sacred ephod ( Image, maybe like praying hands, etc.) from the gold and put it in Ophrah, his hometown. But soon all the Israelites prostituted themselves by worshiping it, and it became a trap for Gideon and his family.
Israel was unfaithful and went after other lovers.
Hosea 2:13 13. I will punish her for all the times she deserted me, when she burned incense to her images of Baal, put on her earrings and jewels, and went out looking for her lovers,” says the Lord.
A Warning for Jerusalem’s Women (Does God change?)
Isa. 3:16-24 (Liv Bible)
16. Next the Lord will judge the women of Jerusalem, who walk around with their noses in the air, with tinkling ornaments on their ankles. Their eyes rove among the crowds, flirting with the men. 17. The Lord will send a plague of scabs to ornament their heads. Yes, the Lord will make them bald for all to see!
18. The Lord will strip away their artful beauty—their ornaments, headbands, and crescent necklaces; 19. their earrings, bracelets, and veils of shimmering gauze. 20. Gone will be their scarves, ankle chains, sashes, perfumes, and charms; 21. their rings, jewels, 22. party clothes, gowns, capes, and purses; 23. their mirrors, linen garments, head ornaments, and shawls. 24. Instead of smelling of sweet perfume, they will stink. They will wear ropes for sashes, and their well-set hair will fall out. They will wear rough sackcloth instead of rich robes. Their beauty will be gone. Only shame will be left to them.
2 Tim.3:1-5 (Liv. Bible)
Paul writes about The Dangers of the Last Days:V-1. You should also know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times. 2. For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred. 3. They will be unloving and unforgiving; they will slander others and have no self-control; they will be cruel and have no interest in what is good.
4 . They will betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than God. 5. They will act as if they are religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly.
Paul speaks to children in Eph.6:1-3 Liv Bible
V-1 Children, (All ages; You will always be a son or daughter [child] to your parents) obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. 2. “Honor your father and mother.” This is the first of the Ten Commandments that ends with a promise. 3. And this is the promise: If you honor your father and mother, “you will live a long life, full of blessing.”
Today's children go their own way, do their own thing. Some put on a godly appearance when around parents and then show a complete different person when they are away from the parent. We wonder why schools are having such trouble with fights, sex, even killings. It's because we are raising up a generation of double minded children that is quickly becoming the rulers of the Country. Their crimes are not dealt with because of their age or family status. James 1:8 states a double minded man is unstable in all of his ways.
Parents responsibility:
Prov. 22:6 Liv Bible
6. Teach your children to choose the right path, and when they are older, they will remain upon it. Here is an area of trouble! Are parents teaching as they should? Many work a job or even two jobs to make ends meet. Would it be better to live in a "box car" and have Godly children? Would it be better to walk or catch a ride to work and raise children that know the right way? Don't we have our priorities wrong?
Youth remember your Creator:
Eccl. 12:1 Liv Bible
Don’t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor him in your youth before you grow old and no longer enjoy living.
My Observations:
Excessive wearing of any kind of attention getting items, in order to draw the attention of the opposite sex, is wrong. For any age person to adjust to a “Fad” that is seen in use by people that are known to be anti-God, is wrong.
Many today want to be Christian and blend in with the worldly crowd. No one can “look, smell, act, and think” like the unredeemed and be in good standing with God! There are all kind of excuses and arguments and reasons cooked up by the dozens, but the bottom line is they are not Glorifying God! If what you allow is not Glorifying God, better not do it!
The final word is this: 2 Co. 6:14-17 Liv Bible
The Temple of the Living God
14. Don’t team up with those who are unbelievers. How can godliness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness?
15. What harmony can there be between Christ and the Devil? How can a believer be a partner with an unbeliever?
16. And what union can there be between God’s temple and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. ( if we have accepted Christ as our Saviour) As God said: “I will live in them
and walk among them. I will be their God, and they will be my
people.
17. Therefore, come out from them and separate yourselves from them, says the Lord. Don’t touch their filthy things, and I will welcome you.
18. And I will be your Father, and you will be my sons and daughters,
says the Lord Almighty.”
Every one must decide ”for” Christ or “against” Christ!
No Middle ground.
Can I help you? email dgr31@yahoo.com
If you are a believer, maybe something here will help you.
Love Dave
Believers are to be different in many ways:
Outward adorning:
The Christian (Men or Women) are not to draw attention to them selves but let the Love of God be what is seen!
First Peter 3:3,4 (Liv Bible) v3. Don’t be concerned ( addicted) about the outward beauty that depends on fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. 4. You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.
Paul writes:
First Tim. 2:9,10 9. And I want women to be modest in their appearance. They should wear decent and appropriate clothing and not draw attention to themselves by the way they fix their hair or by wearing gold or pearls or expensive clothes. 10. For women who claim to be devoted to God should make themselves attractive by the good things they do.
Many things can become idols, if we get addicted, so to speak. They can control our life and become the most important thing in our life. Most of these things are simply the desires of the flesh or the old nature. Many are "Fads" that can have everlasting effects and consequencesThey will take you over, leave them alone!
Gen. 35:4 4. So they gave Jacob all their idols and their earrings, and he buried them beneath the tree near Shechem. Wonder what happened to the tree?
The enemy wore the jewelry, but after it was changed into something for good, it still brought shame to Gideon’s family and the Godly people around them.
Judges 8: 24-27 23. But Gideon replied, “I will not rule over you, nor will my son. The Lord will rule over you! 24. However, I have one request. Each of you can give me an earring out of the treasures you collected from your fallen enemies.” (The enemies, being Ishmaelites, all wore gold earrings and probably other attention getting items)
25. “Gladly!” they replied. They spread out a cloak, and each one threw in a gold earring he had gathered. 26. The weight of the gold earrings was forty-three pounds, not including the crescents and pendants, the royal clothing of the kings, or the chains around the necks of their camels.
27. Gideon made a sacred ephod ( Image, maybe like praying hands, etc.) from the gold and put it in Ophrah, his hometown. But soon all the Israelites prostituted themselves by worshiping it, and it became a trap for Gideon and his family.
Israel was unfaithful and went after other lovers.
Hosea 2:13 13. I will punish her for all the times she deserted me, when she burned incense to her images of Baal, put on her earrings and jewels, and went out looking for her lovers,” says the Lord.
A Warning for Jerusalem’s Women (Does God change?)
Isa. 3:16-24 (Liv Bible)
16. Next the Lord will judge the women of Jerusalem, who walk around with their noses in the air, with tinkling ornaments on their ankles. Their eyes rove among the crowds, flirting with the men. 17. The Lord will send a plague of scabs to ornament their heads. Yes, the Lord will make them bald for all to see!
18. The Lord will strip away their artful beauty—their ornaments, headbands, and crescent necklaces; 19. their earrings, bracelets, and veils of shimmering gauze. 20. Gone will be their scarves, ankle chains, sashes, perfumes, and charms; 21. their rings, jewels, 22. party clothes, gowns, capes, and purses; 23. their mirrors, linen garments, head ornaments, and shawls. 24. Instead of smelling of sweet perfume, they will stink. They will wear ropes for sashes, and their well-set hair will fall out. They will wear rough sackcloth instead of rich robes. Their beauty will be gone. Only shame will be left to them.
2 Tim.3:1-5 (Liv. Bible)
Paul writes about The Dangers of the Last Days:V-1. You should also know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times. 2. For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred. 3. They will be unloving and unforgiving; they will slander others and have no self-control; they will be cruel and have no interest in what is good.
4 . They will betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than God. 5. They will act as if they are religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly.
Paul speaks to children in Eph.6:1-3 Liv Bible
V-1 Children, (All ages; You will always be a son or daughter [child] to your parents) obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. 2. “Honor your father and mother.” This is the first of the Ten Commandments that ends with a promise. 3. And this is the promise: If you honor your father and mother, “you will live a long life, full of blessing.”
Today's children go their own way, do their own thing. Some put on a godly appearance when around parents and then show a complete different person when they are away from the parent. We wonder why schools are having such trouble with fights, sex, even killings. It's because we are raising up a generation of double minded children that is quickly becoming the rulers of the Country. Their crimes are not dealt with because of their age or family status. James 1:8 states a double minded man is unstable in all of his ways.
Parents responsibility:
Prov. 22:6 Liv Bible
6. Teach your children to choose the right path, and when they are older, they will remain upon it. Here is an area of trouble! Are parents teaching as they should? Many work a job or even two jobs to make ends meet. Would it be better to live in a "box car" and have Godly children? Would it be better to walk or catch a ride to work and raise children that know the right way? Don't we have our priorities wrong?
Youth remember your Creator:
Eccl. 12:1 Liv Bible
Don’t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor him in your youth before you grow old and no longer enjoy living.
My Observations:
Excessive wearing of any kind of attention getting items, in order to draw the attention of the opposite sex, is wrong. For any age person to adjust to a “Fad” that is seen in use by people that are known to be anti-God, is wrong.
Many today want to be Christian and blend in with the worldly crowd. No one can “look, smell, act, and think” like the unredeemed and be in good standing with God! There are all kind of excuses and arguments and reasons cooked up by the dozens, but the bottom line is they are not Glorifying God! If what you allow is not Glorifying God, better not do it!
The final word is this: 2 Co. 6:14-17 Liv Bible
The Temple of the Living God
14. Don’t team up with those who are unbelievers. How can godliness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness?
15. What harmony can there be between Christ and the Devil? How can a believer be a partner with an unbeliever?
16. And what union can there be between God’s temple and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. ( if we have accepted Christ as our Saviour) As God said: “I will live in them
and walk among them. I will be their God, and they will be my
people.
17. Therefore, come out from them and separate yourselves from them, says the Lord. Don’t touch their filthy things, and I will welcome you.
18. And I will be your Father, and you will be my sons and daughters,
says the Lord Almighty.”
Every one must decide ”for” Christ or “against” Christ!
No Middle ground.
Can I help you? email dgr31@yahoo.com
If you are a believer, maybe something here will help you.
Love Dave
Where is God when you need Him?
This question is asked by many people every day. The problem is simple, we some how have the idea that God is our crutch, spare tire, etc. I think you get the point, don't you?
The Bible states that the steps of a righteous man is ordered of the Lord. In Romans 8:28 we read that all things work according to God's direction and for our good if we love Him and are willing to obey His commands.
The problem is not where is God but rather what happened to our faith in Him? If our faith begins to grow slack we will have that feeling or that sense of insecurity because of some unbelief that has been allowed to separate us from the leadership of the Father. We are told we cannot please God without faith (Hebrews 11:6)
Another problem is many people never stay in contact with God on a daily basis. If we are praying every day as we should God will always be right there with us and we with Him!
Let me urge you to rethink your Bible reading and prayer activities. You will find the answer to the question, "Where is God when I need Him?"
I am in contact with my Heavenly Father constantly.
What about you? Is your relationship a one on one basis? Some people give this excuse, they don't want to bother God with the little things, only the big things that they can't get a handle on.
Don't worry about worrying God.
God loves you and is interested in every phase of your life. Trust Him anew today.
God Bless you , Dave
This question is asked by many people every day. The problem is simple, we some how have the idea that God is our crutch, spare tire, etc. I think you get the point, don't you?
The Bible states that the steps of a righteous man is ordered of the Lord. In Romans 8:28 we read that all things work according to God's direction and for our good if we love Him and are willing to obey His commands.
The problem is not where is God but rather what happened to our faith in Him? If our faith begins to grow slack we will have that feeling or that sense of insecurity because of some unbelief that has been allowed to separate us from the leadership of the Father. We are told we cannot please God without faith (Hebrews 11:6)
Another problem is many people never stay in contact with God on a daily basis. If we are praying every day as we should God will always be right there with us and we with Him!
Let me urge you to rethink your Bible reading and prayer activities. You will find the answer to the question, "Where is God when I need Him?"
I am in contact with my Heavenly Father constantly.
What about you? Is your relationship a one on one basis? Some people give this excuse, they don't want to bother God with the little things, only the big things that they can't get a handle on.
Don't worry about worrying God.
God loves you and is interested in every phase of your life. Trust Him anew today.
God Bless you , Dave
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