If you are listening and obeying church doctrine, and philosophy (which are traditions of men) over obeying The Word of God, you have been “spoiled” in the worst sense of the word! Spoiled meaning not fit for the Bridegroom! (Ephesians 5:27)
Definition:
spoil
verb
- 1.
diminish or destroy the value or quality of.
synonyms: mar, damage, impair, blemish, disfigure, blight, flaw, deface, scar, injure, harm; - 2.
harm the character of (a child) by being too lenient or indulgent."
synonyms: overindulge, pamper, indulge, mollycoddle, cosset, coddle, baby, wait on hand and foot, kill with kindness
You have to read in your Bible (the un-compromised Word) and that is Who you must follow! If the Word says to do something and your excuse for not obeying is that your denomination doesn't "do" that, then you are deceived!
This is how we are supposed to live our lives:
“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” Colossians 3:12-16 KJV
If we don't do these things then we are not "the elect"! It's that simple! It's black and white; no shades of gray!
If we don't/won't "forgive", we will not be forgiven! Plain and simple! (Matthew 6:15)
If we don't/won't "love" then we are disobedient to The Word and He does not dwell in us! For He IS love! (John 3:16) (1 Corinthians 13:7) (Colossians 3:16)
If we obey His Word, then His "peace dwells in us"! However, it cannot reside with sin from which we refuse to turn! The tormentor has permission to accuse us as long as we hold onto our sin! When confessed and repented of; he has no foot hold!
Speaking of confession; I'm referring to James 5:16! Laying aside our pride to confess to a brother or sister is from where the power comes, to get our healing! The enemy is pride and blocks God's best for us! In submitting to God by humbling ourselves, we align our trust in God and turn our back on the one who was thrown out of heaven for refusing to lay down his pride! It is so powerful!!! That is one of the greatest deceptions in the church!
When we are truly submitted it is so easy to be "thankful" because we know from whence we came and Who did the work!
The only way for The Word to richly dwell in us is to read it for ourselves! That's how I found out The Truth and was convicted of my sins! You see The Word tells us what sin is! It tells us that it is not just the biggies (like stealing, murder, and adultery) but it's the "little foxes which spoil the vine!" (Song of Solomon 2:15) It's the bitterness, unforgiveness, judgments, fear, anger, worry: all sin! Just because "everyone does it" doesn't make it right! Holding onto those things shows "who" we follow! However, if we put off the things of the world and let The Word dwell in us, we will live and not die, for IT is life!
“And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.” Colossians 3:17 KJV
All of this is doable, or we wouldn't be told to "do" it! We just have to examine our heart and see who is on the throne! Who resides there is our god!
If The Creator of The Universe, is residing there, then we will look and act like Him!
If you look and act like the world, you need to repent! For He is coming back for an unspoiled bride!
“That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.” Ephesians 5:26-27 KJV
Repent while there is still time!
Even so - MARANATHA!
From 4/21/15
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