Read chapter 6:1-5 in Book of Galatians, 1Corinthians 5:1-13, Matthew 18:15-20. These deal with the sinning Christian and the unsaved. Lord says we are not to judge the unsaved but only the saved. We are to RESTORE a Christian back into the fold. We must be a mature,spiritual Christian not walking in sin ourselves. We all sin but as mature christians we should confess and forsake our sins also.
"And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was an hungered, and they which were with him;" Picking ears of corn and rubbing them with your hands to eat is not breaking the Sabbath! The Lord rebukes the knit-picking and fault-finding hypocrite by pointing to examples of mercy for our necessary wants. No commandment exists demanding we go hungry!
Jim; That is such an excellent question! Certainly VERY IMPORTANT with regards to our accountability of ourselves and our brethren, and something we should know instinctively as Christians! The way I see it, in the context of the whole thing that the Lord was teaching; its about not being a hypocrite, and first knowing one's self well enough and being clean, so as to REALLY be a help to others.
"Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:" Luke 6:37 This is a fundamental truth of the Spirit influencing the Saints' whole demeanor and course in life. We do not take our fellow servants by the throat and demand payment of his 50 cents while the Lord has frankly forgiven us 50,000's! But there is also a Satanic influence that misuses this great Word against anyone who obeys the Lord and rebukes sin in the brother or in the Congregation. How many times when I was speaking to a so-called brother in the Lord about the Cross, and walking in holiness, and the purpose of our being here in the last times that all of a sudden they would burst out with, "Judge not!" or, "Call the Cops: You get out of here!" The effects of Jesus' Glad Tidings upon men in the real world, as opposed to the sheltered fantasy world of many church people, are quite remarkable and noteworthy. Why is it MOST OFTEN the response of a church-person when seeing and hearing the true grace of God in someone they explode in anger and accusation, and pouring out hatred and hostility? It wasn't only the Jews that became the Synagogue of Satan when they turned away and rejected the faith!
Steve Morrow; GREAT SCRIPTURES! GREAT, GREAT SCRIPTURES!! But as it was foretold of the MANY SPURIOUS PROFESSORS in the end of days; they have turned away their ears from hearing the truth, and are turned to fables and false teachers after their own earthly sensual minds; and the days are coming (AGAIN) when they that kill us will think to be doing God a service; because they cannot be corrected!
If we speak about people who do not follow these words above, perhaps we need to dig further into our own eye. Even a simple cloud passing through will cast a shadow on the ground and if that cloud says to the waters below. Why do you temptest so? Why so dark, confused and angry?
I believe that we are all clouds and water. Responsible for how much light we let shine through us.
To I Am
From ME
Ledsi : What you say is True, but Others Will See Us,They to Will be Strengthened: One or Two. Probably way more. Ten or Hundreds to Thousands. The lost will push further away. Satan will attack! Get Dressed for Battle: Ephesians 6:11
I, like everyone else, have known people like this in our lifetime, whether it be family or friends. It isn't an easy task, but if you work hard enough, a difference can be made. Maybe not with all, but even if it is a few, that's at least something.
It's simply impossible in human understanding... But we can boldly take the step if we completely believe in God. If we do what GOd has commanded us to do then only we will reap the benefits in terms of blessings, good health, prosperity.. cos that's Gods word..
In imitation of Jehovah God, we can hope for good and do good towards those who may treat us poorly. This may bring about a change in the person's behavior towards us.
We are not capable of keeping the laws of God by our own human merits, but praise God that we have an advocate that gives us access to the Father subject to our repentance of sin in Jesus Name, we are presented blameless to the Father by the Righteousness of His Son Jesus, blood bought and forgiven, a gift of love from our heavenly father.
Luke 6:22"Blessed are ye when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of Man's (the Lord) sake."
This is vintage Jesus. This chapter is laden with steps to be a TRUE Christian straight from the mouth of The Master Himself. The central message is love for God and love for others.
I had a big fight with my best friend and the Lord used Matthew 5:44 to speak to me about praying for him. I felt used and it really showed me his need, and mine, to pray for him. I hope one day we will no longer be enemies, but that he can be restored to my life. It's been 3 and half years and I have gotten right with the Lord. Just hoping the Lord will save him.
Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? And they fell upon their faces, and said, O God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, shall one man sin, and wilt thou be wroth with all the congregation? O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come. My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever. And I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh. Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me? Be silent, O all flesh, before the LORD: for he is raised up out of his holy habitation. These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me for they are thine. While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition that the scripture might be fulfilled. And all flesh shall see the salvation of God. And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.
For God is love and he is faithful to his words and to those who diligently seeking him.
WE ARE BLESSED AND HEALED BECAUSE OF OUR OBEDIENCE. GIVING TITHES IS OUR OBEDIENCE. GOD COMMANDED US TO GIVE WHEN WE GIVE, IT SHALL BE GIVEN BACK TO YOU WITH A GOOD MEASURE. Without Thanksgiving there are no blessings. To thank the blood of Jesus are more than enough to have abundant life. Luke 6:45 to pu
The flesh profit NOTHING!! It's the spirit that counts!! We received the Holy Spirit after Jesus left us in body flesh , His Spirit was sent to us to teach us things ....... With this wisdom we can understand His Words.....
Humility should restrains us from overstepping our authority. If we recognize that we are not authorized to sit in judgment, we will not be quick to criticize others for their faults or question their motives.
PARADOX. Verse 22-23 ! Blessed am I among'st all of His Holy and Beloved Saints who ever were or will be indeed. To your everlasting Glory Abba Dad and your Majesty Christ Yeshua Jesus indeed, Amen and Amen.
I believe that we are all clouds and water. Responsible for how much light we let shine through us.
To I Am
From ME
If we do what He commands us to do,then we're His friends,we i' walk,worrk,fellowship,learn from Him
WE ARE BLESSED AND HEALED BECAUSE OF OUR OBEDIENCE. GIVING TITHES IS OUR OBEDIENCE. GOD COMMANDED US TO GIVE WHEN WE GIVE, IT SHALL BE GIVEN BACK TO YOU WITH A GOOD MEASURE. Without Thanksgiving there are no blessings. To thank the blood of Jesus are more than enough to have abundant life. Luke 6:45 to pu