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KINGDOM QUOTES 11-20 [KINGDOM QUOTES: 10 MEMORABLE QUOTATIONS]

August 19, 2018 by jesusislord Leave a Comment

The Eternal Purpose of God

KQ 11. The more popular, the less truth.

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KQ 12. Before you can have great peace, you must have great love for God’s Law. The measured amount of love you have for God’s law, will be the same proportion of peace you possess. JB Sims – Psalm 119.165

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KQ 13.  Persistent worldly fear is a persistent lack of trust in God. Persistent rebellion is a persistent lack of obedience to God. They are not necessarily related. Both are demonic, and illustrate unbelief. Either one sends a human being to the lake of fire for eternity.

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KQ 14.  To me the essence of being a radical is being willing to subject one’s inherited traditions and conventions to biblical scrutiny… A lot of our personal security is found in our convictions; we develop a personal stance and find our security in it, and then when anybody disagrees we feel threatened. John Stott

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KQ 15.  The systems of men do not achieve the righteousness of God.

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KQ 16.  It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends upon his not understanding it. Upton Sinclair

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KQ 17.  Persistent worldly fear is a persistent lack of trust in God. Persistent rebellion is a persistent lack of obedience to God. They are not necessarily related. Both are demonic, and illustrate unbelief. Either one sends a human being to the lake of fire for eternity.

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KQ 18.  A far higher motive than the pleasing of his hearers must actuate and regulate ministerial service. Faithful preaching will render the minister unpopular, and will empty churches–not fill them! AW Pink

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KQ 19.  Every detail of your life is worship to the Lord God. How you brush your teeth, and how you proclaim the wrath of God abiding upon sinners are both worship. His worth-ship. Musical worship is only one small aspect of this marvelous gift you give back to your Creator and Life. Romans 11:36-12:2

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KQ 20.  Great industrial concerns have in their employ men who are needed only when there is a breakdown somewhere…They are specialists concerned with trouble and how to find and correct it. In the kingdom of God things are not too different. God has always had His specialists whose chief concern has been the moral breakdown, the decline in the spiritual health of the nation or the church. Such men…appeared at critical moments in history to reprove, rebuke and exhort in the name of God and righteousness…

Such a man was likely to be drastic, radical, possibly at times violent, and the curious crowd that gathered to watch him work soon branded him as extreme, fanatical, negative. And in a sense they were right. He was single-minded, severe, fearless, and these were the qualities the circumstances demanded. He shocked some, frightened others and alienated not a few, but he knew Who had called him and what he was sent to do. ..

To such men as this the church owes a debt too heavy to pay. The curious thing is that she seldom tries to pay him while he lives, but the next generation builds his sepulcher and writes his biography, as if instinctively and awkwardly to discharge an obligation the previous generation to a large extent ignored… AW Tozer

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Note: unless otherwise specified, all quotes originate from Walk Worthy saints, and/or Marc White, Executive Director.

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Your friend and brother in fighting the good fight,

Marc

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Saints, we’re one day closer to Home, and Him! Love Him wholeheartedly!

Marc and Walk Worthy are supported in part by the body of Jesus Christ. Please consider donating on a regular basis:

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You may view our Archives here: KINGDOM QUOTES;   Complete Archives. May our Father richly bless you with His grace, through Jesus Christ our Lord, in order to walk worthy of His name.

Please comment on this post right below. Feel free to write and proclaim your leadings in the Spirit in an honorable fashion.

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Filed Under: Kingdom Quotes - hastening "Your kingdom come" Tagged With: AW Pink, AW Tozer, Jesus Christ is God, walk worthy

WEEKEND WORKS 21 [EDIFICATION 7 PACK]

March 9, 2018 by jesusislord Leave a Comment

Brothers, sisters, and seekers of God..be full  of enCOURAGEment this day!

Weekend Work 1

THE ETERNAL PURPOSE OF GOD [MONDAY MANNA 16]

Weekend Work 2

HOLINESS IS NEVER LEGALISM – BY JOHN WESLEY  [AT THE BATTLE FRONT 57]

Weekend Work 3

DISOBEDIENT TO ADULT PARENTS IN THE END TIMES [DEAR BRETHREN 16]

Weekend Work 4

THE NEW WORLD ORDER IS GOD’S INSTRUMENT – ISAIAH 10 FOR TODAY [CRY OF TODAY’S PROPHETS 2]

Weekend Work 5

NAMING NAMES LIKE JESUS & THE APOSTLES  [MONDAY MANNA 14]

Weekend Work 6

WHY PEOPLE RESIST THE TRUTH: VIDEO  [AT THE BATTLE FRONT 94]

Weekend Work 7

THE CROSS OF JESUS: ITS SIGNIFICANCE & GETTING BEYOND IT [MONDAY MANNA 24]

See more…

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Your friend and brother in fighting the good fight,

Marc

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Saints, we’re one day closer to Home, and Him! Love Him wholeheartedly!

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You may view our Archives here: Complete Archives. May our Father richly bless you with His grace, through Jesus Christ our Lord, in order to walk worthy of His name.

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Filed Under: Weekend Works - a listing of works for enCOURAGEment Tagged With: divorice and remarriage, submit in everything, submit to one another, submit to your husband, walk worthy

TRADITIONS – HOLY FROM GOD, OR EVIL FROM MAN [RIGHTLY DIVIDING THE WORD 24]

January 7, 2018 by jesusislord Leave a Comment

My dear friends,

Fortunately for us, the Word of God speaks to the issue of traditions frequently. And even more importantly, our Lord Jesus Christ helps clearly define what they will look like. What a gracious act of mercy!

Overall, a tradition is a custom or belief that is translated into action from generation to generation, and/or group to group, and/or person to person. In the same way that the Bible emphatically proclaims that all actions are either good or evil, it also states all religious traditions are either from God (good) or man (evil). There is no middle ground.

Christ Flames Out Evil Traditions of Man

Here are the direct mentions of tradition(s) in the New Testament record. The main Greek word used is paradosis, which is a “a handing down or over.” Notice that we have added the word “man” to “elders” to further clarify the polar opposite.

Matthew 15:1-9  Then some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, “Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders (man)? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.”

And He answered and said to them, “Why do you yourselves transgress the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition (of the elders-man)? For God said, ‘HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER,’ and, ‘HE WHO SPEAKS EVIL OF FATHER OR MOTHER IS TO BE PUT TO DEATH.’

“But you say, ‘Whoever says to his father or mother, “Whatever I have that would help you has been given to God, he is not to honor his father or his mother.’ And by this you invalidated the word (tradition) of God for the sake of your tradition (of the elders-man).

“You hypocrites, rightly did Isaiah prophesy of you:  ‘THIS PEOPLE HONORS ME WITH THEIR LIPS, BUT THEIR HEART IS FAR AWAY FROM ME. BUT IN VAIN DO THEY WORSHIP ME, TEACHING AS DOCTRINES THE PRECEPTS OF MEN.'”

In this story in Mark we see a few additional interesting tidbits.

Mark 7:8-9  “Neglecting the commandment of God, you hold to the tradition of men (elders).” He was also saying to them, “You are experts at setting aside the commandment of God in order to keep your tradition (of men).

We see here the juxtaposition between neglecting the commandment of God (evil) by setting it aside vs. the worship of God by teaching and living His doctrines (good). Again, there no middle ground.

Now then, one of the most perplexing things about the false religious leaders of the ancient day was that they combined their rank heresy teaching with occasions of truth. Much like modern times, this completely misleads the flock who put their stock in these teachers.

We see Christ graciously admonishing the crowds and disciples about the hypocritical message being sent.

Matthew 23:1-3 Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples, saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the chair of Moses; therefore all that they tell you (that is true truth from God’s traditions), do and observe (guard), but do not do according to their (evil) deeds; for they say things and do not do them.

Of course, there were saved Pharisees like Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea. The Word alludes to the fact that as least some were frightened to make a public stand.

John 19:38 After these things Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but a secret one for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate granted permission. So he came and took away His body.

Paul Speaks Plainly to God’s Traditions & Man’s Traditions

The apostle Paul speaks resolutely to the traditions of God he handed down to the new church plants, and the saints. It is quite clear he and they knew what these were since he did not describe them in the command.

1 Corinthians 11:2  Now I praise you because you remember me in everything and hold firmly to the traditions (of God), just as I delivered them to you.

2 Thessalonians 2:15  So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.

He also, in equally strong terms, solemnly testifies to the deception and evil of man’s traditions.

Colossians 2:8  See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ (tradition of God).

2 Thessalonians 3:6  Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from every brother who leads an unruly life and not according to the tradition (of God) which you received from us.

The obvious question, then, should be what are the traditions of God and the traditions of man? And how do we discern the difference in bringing pleasure to our Father?

Traditions of God Defined

First, we need a simple definition to remember as a plumb line. We offer this: whatever the world and carnal church loves to do, or to excess, just do the opposite.

We must remember that all of our behavior, including motive, needs to be holy, i.e. set apart from the pedestrian day by day activities of the lost and dying world. If we cannot with our heart rush to the throne and give our Father the activity that provides Him great glory, then we must refrain from it. This also includes the most simple action like even carefully brushing our teeth!

1 Peter 1:14-16 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; because it is written, “YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY.”

Biblical Traditions Examples

Some examples of Biblical traditions are in order.

1) Assembly (church) meetings…

a)  we are to assemble as we are able (Heb. 10.25), and many meet on the first day of the week (1 Cor. 16.2); therefore, meeting once a year under ordinary circumstances is not acceptable when at least weekly, whenever possible, is the tradition Paul handed down.

b)  we are not to demand assembling a specific day (Col. 2.16), like those who have told me to my face I’m going to hell if I fail to meet on Saturday, mainly Seventh Day Adventist denomination folk.

c)  we are not to allow a head buffalo “pastor” to be in charge like the Roman Catholic priest-pope, but have a plurality of leaders-elders, with each having a voice (Heb. 13.17).

2) Meeting in homes like the early assemblies so each believer can enjoy the open forum led by the Holy Spirit, obey the ‘one anothers,’ and use their gifting (1 Cor. 14.26).

3) Carefully listening and discussing crucial issues to preserve the unity of the Spirit and avoiding church splits: Acts 15, Eph. 4

4) Agreeing on everything, and letting the irreconcilable factions leave: 1 Cor. 1.10, 1 Cor. 11.19, 2 Tim. 3

5) Public reading of the Scripture: 1 Tim. 4.13

6) Open rebuke of leaders who continue in sin in front of all: Titus 3.10

7) Except the Father, everyone has a “head” – Christ has the Father, Man has Christ, Woman has Man: 1 Cor. 11.3

When you begin to see this revelation about the traditions of God, many areas of our spiritual life include long standing traditions from the Word of God. They are the norm. We should be comfortable with them, and should obey them.

Demonic Traditions of Man Examples

Some examples of demonic traditions of man are in order…

1) Like the false Pharisees, any forced and demanded allegiance without obeying the obvious heart of God: Matt. 23.4

2) Adding laws for initial salvation: Eph. 2.8-10

3) Demanding assembly on a certain day, or a specific OT celebration: Col. 2.16

4) Requiring a person to attend a church with a “pastor” who actually lords authority over the flock and protects unbelievers: Matt. 20.25, 2 Cor. 6.14-17

5) Taking up arms to kill enemies when God places leaders in authority to control His world: Romans 12.14-13.7

6) Storing up greedy treasures on earth as taught by almost all Christian financial planners and church leaders: Matt. 6.19-34, Luke 16.14-15

Living God’s Traditions Will Bring Persecution & Please God

Traditions of God are commanded, not suggested. They are good for the saints and not legalism. Grace is available to obey God, not to cover up willful and consistent sin.

We are to practice righteous living…holiness. Our eternal destiny is predicated on this command of our Lord. We never want to be erased from the Book of Life.

Hebrews 12:14  Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification (holiness) without which no one will see the Lord.

The evil traditions of the world, the devil, are ordinarily foisted upon the populace by religious leaders who often think they are doing God a favor. Well, not so. Jesus warned us of such people, especially in end times.

John 16:2 “They will make you outcasts from the synagogue (assemblies), but an hour is coming for everyone who kills you to think that he is offering service to God…”

So, therefore, the burning question is what traditions are you, dear one, practicing on week by week basis? Do they all bring pleasure to God? Or are you mostly tickling your own fancy?

Colossians 1:10 …so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God…

If you ever encounter a practice that appears uncertain to you, just remember anything that the world loves to do, or to excess, is a tradition of man.

Just do the opposite. The Holy Spirit will lead you into all truth and confirm the real path of God!

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See brother Beresford Job teach this excellent Video and Podcast series on the history of the traditions here.

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See our Post on Good or Evil here.

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Please comment on this post right below. Feel free to write and proclaim your leadings in the Spirit in an honorable fashion.

Your friend and brother in fighting the good fight,

Marc

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Saints, we’re one day closer to Home, and Him! Love Him wholeheartedly!

Marc and Walk Worthy are supported in part by the body of Jesus Christ. Please consider donating on a regular basis:

www.WalkWorthy.org/donate

You may view our Archives here: RIGHTLY DIVIDING THE WORD – ARCHIVES;   Complete Archives. May our Father richly bless you with His grace, through Jesus Christ our Lord, in order to walk worthy of His name.

Please comment on this post right below. Feel free to write and proclaim your leadings in the Spirit in an honorable fashion.

Marc White, Director, Walk Worthy Ministries, www.WalkWorthy.org

 

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