Precious
Jesus said,
"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls.
When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.” Matthew 13:44-46.
For me the most precious thing I have ever found is my faith in Christ Jesus. It is to me that hidden treasure, or that fine pearl. As such I want to tell the world about Christ Jesus. Thus the reason for me writing this blog.
At the same time I get upset at men and women who call themselves Christians that by their actions clearly are not.
I firmly believe that many who call themselves Christians here in North America. Many who are called Christian leaders will hear the words of Jesus who said,
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’
Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’” Matthew 7:21-23.
I believe many in the church community here in North America are suffering what one person said was “freedom”.
They use that freedom to attack other groups they disagree with. Which should not be. James the half brother of Jesus said,
“Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment!” James 2:12,13.
It was Billy Graham the great American evangelist that said,
"Do not judge, or you too will be judged.
For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."Matthew 7:1,2.
The apostle Paul tells us,
"What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? God will judge those outside. "Expel the wicked man from among you." 1 Corinthians 5:12,13.
Sadly those claiming to be Christians do the opposite of what Paul tells them to do. They judge those outside the church and do not act against those who have done wrong or are not teaching sound doctrine within the church.
Please think about it.
Jesus said,
"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls.
When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.” Matthew 13:44-46.
For me the most precious thing I have ever found is my faith in Christ Jesus. It is to me that hidden treasure, or that fine pearl. As such I want to tell the world about Christ Jesus. Thus the reason for me writing this blog.
At the same time I get upset at men and women who call themselves Christians that by their actions clearly are not.
I firmly believe that many who call themselves Christians here in North America. Many who are called Christian leaders will hear the words of Jesus who said,
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’
Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’” Matthew 7:21-23.
I believe many in the church community here in North America are suffering what one person said was “freedom”.
They use that freedom to attack other groups they disagree with. Which should not be. James the half brother of Jesus said,
“Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment!” James 2:12,13.
It was Billy Graham the great American evangelist that said,
“It is the Holy Spirits Job to Convict,
God's job to judge
and my job to love,”
Billy Graham.
Sadly many Christians especially within the so called evangelical community are judging the world around them. Jesus said,"Do not judge, or you too will be judged.
For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."Matthew 7:1,2.
The apostle Paul tells us,
"What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? God will judge those outside. "Expel the wicked man from among you." 1 Corinthians 5:12,13.
Sadly those claiming to be Christians do the opposite of what Paul tells them to do. They judge those outside the church and do not act against those who have done wrong or are not teaching sound doctrine within the church.
Please think about it.
