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Galatians 1:9-10 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. 10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. (KJV)
People pleasing, ear tickling preachers just don’t cut it with the Lord. Only the truth will set His people free. Big crowds don’t usually follow someone teaching truth because in these latter days, few are really willing to die to self in order to live. And just because you chose to please God, don’t think it strange if others around you don’t, even if those people are your close family members. Romans 2:28-29 For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh: 29 But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God. (KJV) Paul found out himself that God’s chosen people were considered to be part of the heavenly family of Christ not based on their outward lineage, but their spiritual rebirth. This had to hit close to home for him because he was brought up in a strict culture concerning his Jewish heritage. Matthew 10:34-36 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. 35 For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. 36 And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. (KJV) That sword referenced above is a spiritual one that separates between soul and spirit, or in other words, separates what is of God and what is of man. As you see, this will hit close to home when you find that in order to walk in the new, you may have to leave old things behind. Matthew 10:37-39 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. 39 He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. (KJV) If someone has told you that it is an easy path to heaven, they obviously haven’t truly been walking on the one that leads them home. Many have tried to incorporate the old with the new and they just don’t mix (Matthew 9:16-17). Eventually one or the other compromises, which usually ends up to be the Christian trying to appease those that hold more to the flesh than to the Spirit. Matthew 7:13-14 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in there at: 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. (KJV) The way home is not as wide as many claim, and all roads, or so called paths, don’t end up leading to the same place. At least not the place the Lord intended for His people. Matthew 9:37-38 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few; 38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laborers into his harvest. (KJV) The Lord is looking for a few good people, are you available today? God bless dearly loved, and have a very prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. Galatians 1:6-9 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. (KJV)
There is no such thing as another gospel of Christ. Despite the fact that many have put different titles on their faith, doesn’t mean our Lord acknowledges them as legitimate. It doesn’t matter where these lies originate from, or from whom, anything outside the realm of the faith comes from the pits of hell no matter how nice those who are preaching it appear. The fact that it may be coming to you from somebody close to you, including family members, doesn’t change things. Ephesians 6:11-13 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. (KJV) God has provided His people a spiritual coat of armor so that you can be protected from fiery darts which are being shot. If you don’t take the time to get dressed daily before going out, you may find yourself getting all fired up for the wrong reasons. I Kings 13:7-9 And the king said unto the man of God, Come home with me, and refresh thyself, and I will give thee a reward. 8 And the man of God said unto the king, If thou wilt give me half thine house, I will not go in with thee, neither will I eat bread nor drink water in this place: 9 For so was it charged me by the word of the LORD, saying, Eat no bread, nor drink water, nor turn again by the same way that thou camest. (KJV) If you go back and read this entire chapter you will see that God had sent one of His people to deliver a message to the king. The Lord gave this man specific instructions on what to do, as well as what no to do. I Kings 13:18-20 He said unto him, I am a prophet also as thou art; and an angel spake unto me by the word of the LORD, saying, Bring him back with thee into thine house, that he may eat bread and drink water. But he lied unto him. 19 So he went back with him, and did eat bread in his house, and drank water. 20 And it came to pass, as they sat at the table that the word of the LORD came unto the prophet that brought him back: (KJV) The man of God was doing well until a so called prophet came along with a message he claimed was from God. Not everything you hear from the many so called prophets of today is from God; many have fallen for different version of the truth, and the enemy is more than willing to use any vessel to deliver his message, even those that claim to, or have once been of God. I Kings13:23-24 And it came to pass, after he had eaten bread, and after he had drunk, that he saddled for him the ass, to wit, for the prophet whom he had brought back. 24 And when he was gone, a lion met him by the way, and slew him: and his carcass was cast in the way, and the ass stood by it, the lion also stood by the carcass. (KJV) There is an enemy of God’s people today who is described as a lion, seeking who may devour (1 Peter 5:8). The moral of today’s study, exercise your spiritual senses so that you can discern what is of God, and what is not. God bless dearly loved, and have a very prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. Galatians 1:6-7 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. (KJV)
Paul had barley left the Galatians only to find out how quickly they were being swayed away from the truth. This happens more often than many Christians realize, and is the reason why we have so many silly, farfetched denominations today. 1 Timothy 4:1-2 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; (KJV) Notice the faith that some are departing from is singular; anything outside of ‘the faith’puts you back on the devils turf, and many times it’s because Christians just get lazy and dull of hearing. The enemy can’t pull you out of the kingdom, but he will show a highlight reel of this world, which in the end turns out to be unreal. 1 Timothy 6:10-12 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. (KJV) Many of God’s people are getting knocked unconscious because they were a first round knockout. Anytime the enemy can get you to chase after something carnal, then you are no longer a contender for the crown. 1 Corinthians 9:25-27 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. 26 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: 27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. (KJV) A fighter is taught to keep his guard up or he could take a shot to the chin. By keeping the body in subjection to the Spirit you won’t be falling so quickly for things that end up too good to be true. Jude 1:3-4 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. 4 For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ. (KJV) Church, in the end only the winners will be crowned; while all others will be sent away empty. So ask yourself honestly today, am I a contender or just another pretender? God bless dearly loved, and have a very prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. Galatians1:3-5 Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: 5 To whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. (KJV)
As we go through the book of Galatians you will see where Paul meets up with some of the apostles who walked with our Lord, and you will find that they were not so in tune with grace, but were still trying to incorporate the works of the old law into this new faith. What should have been deliverance for many, turned out to be walking right back into bondage; it looked good on the outside, but was no longer in play as far as the Lord was concerned. Colossians 1:12-14 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: 13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: (KJV) Here is a way to look at salvation in a more personal way; when Christ died you died with Him. When He resurrected so did you, and when He was raised, you were able to rise up to a higher level so that you could go before the throne of God and see things from His perspective without being limited by your carnal vision. Everything that needed to be done in order for you to be delivered has been done by the Lord on your behalf; and there is no excuse for why Christians are still in bondage to things of this realm. Deuteronomy 7:1-3 When the LORD thy God shall bring thee into the land whither thou goest to possess it, and hath cast out many nations before thee, the Hittites, and the Girgashites, and the Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites, seven nations greater and mightier than thou; 2 And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, and utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them: 3 Neither shalt thou make marriages with them; thy daughter thou shalt not give unto his son, nor his daughter shalt thou take unto thy son. (KJV) The Lord had a perfect plan of deliverance for the children of Israel as He does for you. However, many of them were brought back into bondage again because they intermingled with those of the world. You will find that as you see more into the realm of the Spirit by knowing the truth, many of man’s religions are based more on the world, and not the Word. I John 2:15-17 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. (KJV) If the world is passing away and the lust of it, then it would be safe to say that all those who are still hanging onto worldly doctrines will follow suit. It’s up to you to know the difference between what is of God, and what is not in order to stay free. God bless dearly loved, and have a very prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. Galatians 1:1-3 Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) 2 And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia: 3 Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, (KJV)
The book of Galatians is written by Paul, an apostle of the Lord who understood what the term grace meant. He knew that salvation was no longer based on works, but faith in what the Lord was doing in and through him. While he was on his second missionary journey, the Judaizers went to Galatia and told the Christians that Paul was not an apostle and that his message of salvation by trusting Christ was not from God, but from men; that it was necessary to be circumcised and keep the law of Moses in order to be saved. When Paul reached Antioch in Syria, he heard of these charges, and this destructive propaganda against him and his work in Galatia. So he wrote this letter about A.D. 54 or 55. His purpose was to counteract the negative influence of these false teachers, defend himself as a divinely-appointed apostle, set forth his elemental message of right standing with God by trusting in Christ (not by circumcision and obedience to the law), and to show that this teaching means finer moral living and the bearing of fruit in the Spirit. Many have zeal and a desire to be used by the Lord, however, few are willing to step out in faith and answer the Lord’s calling, instead of mans’. Galatians 1:3-5 Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: 5 To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. (KJV) The whole plan and purpose of salvation was to deliver us from bondage of sin to a realm of life; free from guilt and fear of death. I have found for myself personally that as I have delivered a message based on the doctrine of Christ the enemy has done all he can to discredit not only the message, but the messenger too. Matthew 6:22-24 The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. 23 But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness! 24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. (KJV) Once the Lord has shown you the way of escape which can only come through Christ, He expects you to continue on this path of life to the end. The root of all evil is the love of money, where you are no longer focused on the things above, but have walked back into bondage again by your double vision. I bring this up because when I was young in the Lord and seeking truth, I found many organizations that were more in love with outward things than inward. Those are what I now label as religious organizations and not the true Church which the Lord desired to see established in His name. God bless dearly loved, and have a very prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Corinthians 2:14-16 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. 16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ. (KJV)
The last couple of weeks we have been using this chapter to illustrate the experience of being born again. We see that those who operate only in the realm of the flesh cannot be pleasing to God, and base their walk on their own doctrines. Those who choose to walk in the realm of the Spirit will be able to judge or discern things spiritually and know for themselves who God is and how to walk effectively in His realm. Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. (KJV) The enemy of the Lord will try to entice God’s people back into the realm of the flesh, making them think that they can find peace and fulfillment there; and many of mans’ doctrines and religions are based more on a worldly foundation, than on the foundation of Christ. Colossians 3:9-11 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; 10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: 11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. (KJV) That old man and way of thinking needs to stay dead and buried in order for you to truly walk in a newness of life. God is no longer looking at the outward man, but He is looking within to see if a new creation is coming to life; someone He can work in and through. Ephesians 4:22-24 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; 23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; 24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. (KJV) God has created a whole new life and a realm for you to walk in, but only when you walk away from the carnal influences and ways of thinking. This renewing of the mind should be taking place on a daily basis, because after all, we are either with the Lord or against Him. Psalm 92:5-6 O LORD, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep. 6 A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this. (KJV) By renewing the mind in Christ it will allow you to go deeper into His realm. The flip side is that when we are in the flesh and limit Him to the carnal mind then we revert back to a realm that is brutish which is another word for stupid. Romans 8:9-10 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. 10 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. (KJV) With God all things are now possible; however, if you try to handle things on your own you go back to the impossible again. Salvation is truly a gift, but only when renewed in the present. God bless dearly loved, and have a very prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Corinthians 2:9-12 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that
we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. (KJV) The plan of salvation is not something that you are going to experience with your outward senses; rather you need to be reborn into the realm of the Spirit to see what is happening there. The Spirit is able to take you beyond the realm of the flesh and into something much deeper so that you can receive the things of God firsthand and walk in the newness of life. John 14:16-18 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. 18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. (KJV) The Lord gave us His Spirit so that we could access His realm and start to experience heaven here on earth. His giving of the Spirit to us is like giving someone your personal phone number so that they can access you directly and get the information they need. He gives us the only Spirit of truth that will give you any real comfort, while anything else will leave you dried out and thirsting for more. John 14:26-27 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. 27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. (KJV) The peace of God will last forever, while the peace that man offers is short lived. The Holy Spirit was sent our way to teach us personally who we are in Christ and how to walk effectively in His realm. I John 2:20-21But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. 21 I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. (KJV) Have you been a bit bored with your life and things seem a bit stale at times? This unction or anointing you have received of God allows you to go beyond the realm of the flesh and into a new and eternal one of the Spirit allowing you to see all things, not just those in the flesh, but those of the Spiritual realm as well so that you can be complete in Christ. Proverbs 28:5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. (KJV) If you have a treasure you would be a bit picky about who you entrust it to. Well, the Lord is the same way concerning His Spiritual treasure. Seek first the kingdom of God and make Him your top priority, and He will reveal more of Himself to you in return. God bless dearly loved, and have a very prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Corinthians 2:7-8 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: 8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. (KJV)
It’s bad enough that mankind crucified the Lord when all He did was come to this planet and show us a better way of life. However, it’s just as bad if not worse when mankind keeps crucifying Him all over again with their fallen interpretations of His word. Hebrews 6:4-6 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, 5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, 6 If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame. (KJV) The reason the word impossible is used in verse 4 is because what once started out as a walk of faith, has now turned into a walk of fake. When you allow your own desires and lusts to take over rather than overcoming them, you re-enter the realm of impossible because you are no longer in a place where the Lord is operating, a place where you are letting Him reveal Himself to you personally along with His plan of salvation; and by your disobedience you are crucifying Him and His doctrine all over again. Hebrews 10:26-29 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, 27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. 28 He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: 29 Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden underfoot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? (KJV) Once you have received knowledge of the truth it is required that you continue in it to the end, otherwise you will be considered a transgressor. As gruesome as the crucifixion was to Jesus of Nazareth, many are continually crucifying the Son of God as well because of all the fallen doctrines that man tries to pawn off as truth. 2 Peter 2:20-22 For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning. 21 For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them. 22 But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire. (KJV) It’s safe to say that puking dogs and dirty pigs are not something that you will find in the heavenly realm, but only here on earth; and as disgusting as these things are to the carnal man, it somewhat describes how disgusting mans’doctrines are to the spirit man as well. God bless dearly loved, and have a very prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Corinthians 2:6-7 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: (KJV)
In the coming months we will focus on the terms “hidden” and “mystery” to find out what and who God is revealing to His people. Without this revelation you see where many that have been called of God are not responding to Him, and why only a few are truly chosen. Matthew 11:25-27 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. 26 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. 27 All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him. (KJV) Given the fact that no man truly knows who the Father is, let alone His Son, then the question begs to be answered, why do so many keep looking to man for the answer? When you were a child you took everyone else’s answers and opinions as gospel truth. However, that is not going to work in your spiritual life because God requires you to hear firsthand who He is, and what name He is revealing to mankind that will allow them access to His throne. Matthew 16:15-17 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. (KJV) In our Lord’s time people were quite familiar with Jesus of Nazareth according to the outward man. Many knew who his parents were and the fact that he had brothers and sisters. Many today still look at the outward man Jesus, but fail to see within to know who the Son of God is within this man. Inside you will find that Christ is the rock solid foundation that the true church is built upon while all others will crumble. Colossians 1:26-28 Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: 27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: 28 Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: (KJV) As you do your own studies of the New Testament look for yourself and see who God is revealing to His people when you see the word mystery, or the words hid and hidden. You will find that it has a common spiritual denominator. 2 Corinthians 3:14-16 But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ. 15 But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart. 16 Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away. (KJV) Are you tired of playing peek-a-boo with the Lord yet; and are you tired of those childish religious doctrines you have been following? Then why not get rid of the spiritual blinders and let God show you who you really are in Christ this day. God bless dearly loved, and have a very prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Corinthians 2:6-8 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: 8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. (KJV)
The wisdom being referred to is a spiritual wisdom from above; revealed to those who desire to worship the Lord in Spirit, and just as importantly, in truth. Those who are referred to as perfect in verse 6 are the ones that have matured in Christ and are now walking in His wisdom, because they have walked away from their own. 1 Corinthians 13:9-10 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. (KJV) People have a partial understanding of things based on their limited outward interpretations; however, the real growth and maturity takes place when you eliminate the outward and see in the realm of the Spirit where you will have more of a perfect or mature understanding of how salvation truly works instead of being tossed back and forth like some dried out tumble weed in winds of doctrines. 1 Corinthians 13:11-12 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. (KJV) I can look back at some of the childish things that I have done even after having been born again; however, once I was able to get the blinders of my childish ways removed, I was able to see a more clear and perfect way of serving the Lord in the realm of the Spirit. Ecclesiastes 11:9-10 Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment. 10 Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity. (KJV) There comes a point in every believer’s walk where they arrive at a crossroad, one where they either continue to walk closer to the Lord, or begin a downward spiral by walking back into the realm of the flesh. If you are going to truly mature in Christ and know His doctrine for yourself then you will find that you will need to remove the childish influences of your past in order to do so. Dearly loved, have a very blessed and prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
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