Lev 19:16-17
You shall not go about as a talebearer among your people; nor shall you take a stand against the life of your neighbor: I am the LORD. You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear sin because of him.
Malicious talkers inject poison in three ways, for it brings injury to the teller, the hearer, and the accused. Whether what they say is true or false, God’s word forbids it.
It is a disgraceful to help the devil dishonor the church and the Lord!
This is why some tongues need a tight bridle. See James 3:3-5
The bible states we are to cover our brother’s nakedness. This is why a curse was placed on Ham, one of Noah’s sons.
Gen 9:22-23 Ham, the father of Canaan, saw his father's nakedness and told his two brothers outside. 23 But Shem and Japheth took a garment and laid it across their shoulders; then they walked in backward and covered their father's nakedness. Their faces were turned the other way so that they would not see their father's nakedness.
Do not misunderstand. I am not saying to be partakers of people’s sin or to compromise His Word. By no means! However, we were not called to be judging either. Matthew 7:1-2
Our tongues are to speak of the righteousness and goodness of the Lord.
Remember Romans “For all have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God.”
Let God be true and every man a liar! Romans 3:4
Proverbs, given for wisdom and instruction, states
A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar pays attention to a malicious tongue. Prov 17:4
It is the unleashing of our tongues that kills our blessings and will bring lukewarmness in these lasts days. Beloved, let us use our tongues wisely and for instruction.
Mal 2:7 "For the lips of a priest ought to preserve knowledge, and from his mouth men should seek instruction — because he is the messenger of the LORD Almighty.
May we heed the Holy Spirit and use our tongues to declare His greatness as we await the soon coming of our Lord.
They will tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might, so that all men may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. Ps 145:11-12
Friday, March 18, 2011
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Called or Chosen?
Matt 22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen. KJV
What makes some to be called and others to be chosen?
What does it mean to be chosen?
Merriam Webster’s definition of chosen states:
“one who is the object of choice or of divine favor : an elect person”
Why was Elisha, Mary, Paul, Magdalene, Joseph, or Peter Chosen?
Elisha was minding his business plowing the ground. The prophet Elijah could have chosen and mentor so many. He had a company of prophets. Why Elisha? Why did God cause Elijah to pass by Elisha?
Mary, There were so many beautiful young virgins available. Why Mary? What was it that set her apart?
Paul, a blasphemer. Persecuting Christians and stoning Stephen. I would think he would had been one of the least candidates. Nevertheless, the Lord pursued him all the way to Damascus.
Magdalene, I am sure there where many street women who were in need of a savior. But why did the Lord choose her of all the women who were lost? What made Magdalene chosen?
Joseph a frivolous young boy who only wanted to show his brothers his coat of many colors and found himself going through many years of pain and suffering.
And of course, Peter. So strong, but yet denied Christ three times. In a time of fear and discouragement, he lost himself. But yet, it was this same Peter who the Lord pursued and said “Peter, do you love me?”
Called or Chosen?
Who makes the choice whether you are called or chosen?
I believe we served a great loving God who desires to have all His children chosen. However, beloved, it is my belief that we make that choice.
Many cried out for life transforming glory and power but do not want to pay the price of prayer, worship and spending time with the only one that can make your election sure!
To be chosen will require you to give it all. To pour your very life before Him who calls you. To deny yourself! Are you willing to lay it all down?
Are you called? Or Are you Chosen? I will leave you to answer.
In these final days, we need to define ourselves. Either we belong to him or not!
Strive to be chosen.
He is waiting for you to make that choice.
Matt 22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen. KJV
What makes some to be called and others to be chosen?
What does it mean to be chosen?
Merriam Webster’s definition of chosen states:
“one who is the object of choice or of divine favor : an elect person”
Why was Elisha, Mary, Paul, Magdalene, Joseph, or Peter Chosen?
Elisha was minding his business plowing the ground. The prophet Elijah could have chosen and mentor so many. He had a company of prophets. Why Elisha? Why did God cause Elijah to pass by Elisha?
Mary, There were so many beautiful young virgins available. Why Mary? What was it that set her apart?
Paul, a blasphemer. Persecuting Christians and stoning Stephen. I would think he would had been one of the least candidates. Nevertheless, the Lord pursued him all the way to Damascus.
Magdalene, I am sure there where many street women who were in need of a savior. But why did the Lord choose her of all the women who were lost? What made Magdalene chosen?
Joseph a frivolous young boy who only wanted to show his brothers his coat of many colors and found himself going through many years of pain and suffering.
And of course, Peter. So strong, but yet denied Christ three times. In a time of fear and discouragement, he lost himself. But yet, it was this same Peter who the Lord pursued and said “Peter, do you love me?”
Called or Chosen?
Who makes the choice whether you are called or chosen?
I believe we served a great loving God who desires to have all His children chosen. However, beloved, it is my belief that we make that choice.
Many cried out for life transforming glory and power but do not want to pay the price of prayer, worship and spending time with the only one that can make your election sure!
To be chosen will require you to give it all. To pour your very life before Him who calls you. To deny yourself! Are you willing to lay it all down?
Are you called? Or Are you Chosen? I will leave you to answer.
In these final days, we need to define ourselves. Either we belong to him or not!
Strive to be chosen.
He is waiting for you to make that choice.
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