Showing posts with label lawlessness. Show all posts
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Friday, March 20, 2026

Lawlessness

 

Lawlessness promotes divisiveness & bitterness 

1 Timothy 6:3-5 NKJV If anyone teaches otherwise & does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ & to the doctrine which accords with godliness, 4 he is proud knowing nothing, but is obsessed with disputes & arguments over words, from which come envy, strife, reviling , evil suspicions, 5 useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds & destitute of the truth, who supposes that godliness is a means of gain. From such withdraw yourself. 

Lawlessness promotes ungodliness: 2 Timothy 2 :15-16 NKJV Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness. Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners nor sits in the seat of the scornful. 

Lawless= Sin: 1 John 3:4-6 Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness. 5 And you know that He was manifested to take away our sins, and in Him there is no sin. 6 Whoever abides in Him does not sin. Whoever sins has neither seen Him nor known Him.

1.   Lawlessness is rebelling against God’s word and ways

2.   What John has given here is a correction to a false teaching that had appeared.

3.   Evidently sin was disregarded and John is addressing it….

4.   Any deed in opposition to God and His nature is sinning against Him

5.   Romans 4:7 quotes Psalm 32:1…..7-8…NKJV 7 Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, & whose sins are covered.

6.   Numbers 14:18 makes a connection between sin and Acts of lawlessness..The LORD is long-suffering and abundant in mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression; but He by no means clears the guilty visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and the fourth generation.

7.   From the Dake’s study Bible: whoever sins against God, him God will blot out of His book ( Exodus 32:33)

8.   Refusing to repent, is refusing God’s means of salvation

9.   Until they turn to Him, He punishes…..accordingly for their sins: John 3:16……verse 19 and this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, & men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. & v 21 but he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.., Luke 13:1-5 (repent or perish), Romans 10:9-10, 1 John 1:9

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners nor sits in the seat of the scornful. Today we choose!

 

Allegiance to His Coming Kingdom: Born into this world and living within the United States, we are to be the good citizens who appreciate those privileged and many opportunities that have come to us from the forefathers who settled this nation as a constitutional Republic, not a democratic society. It is aligning ourselves with the one true God. Battles have been fought, and conflicts remain, still we are to submit to the nation’s laws and regulations as long as they do not conflict with the command of Almighty God,  that is His word! (we are seeing some parts out of control) Yes, the lawless are appearing!                                                                    

His doctrine is of truth for a righteous life lived out in a conduct that is loving others but is also obeying that which is written in His word. We must look through the lens of eternity and know that without discipleship under His leadership we come to the end of ourselves, have lives not worthy for spit.

In Closing: Living for God, is living life in abundance that Jesus came to give us. It is following that doctrine He set in place before His crucifixion. We should be seeking that radical world that is coming & as He calls out His followers, we understand the evil that remains is against that coming new world where Jesus is King.

YOU can recognize them today. They neither acknowledge nor teach the narrow way to life that is subject to persecution. Jesus certainly was persecuted as was Paul, Peter, James  and John. They found life in Jesus and found the narrow way where the believer does not back down or move from adversity when it is against God’ s truth.

In our speaking, do we reveal Jesus, is eternity on our minds…..for God would certainly NOT bring that gift of eternity to him who chases after fleshly things. They will never be found in the presence of God .

Jesus gave us His peace.. …. John 14 : 27 Peace I leave with you, MY peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners nor sits in the seat of the scornful. Today we choose!

Psalm 1: Blessed (happy, fortunate, prosperous and enviable) is the man who walks and lives  not in the counsel of the ungodly [ following their advice, their plans & purposes] , nor stands [submissive & inactive] in the path where sinners walk, nor sits down [to relax & rest] where the scornful & the mockers gather. 2 But his delight and desire is in the law of the LORD and on His law (the precepts, the instructions, the teachings of God)  he habitually meditates (ponders and studies) by day & by night.  3 And he shall be like a tree firmly planted and tended] by the streams of water, ready to bring forth its fruit in its season, its leaf also shall not fade or wither; & everything he does shall prosper [& come to maturity].

4 Not so the wicked [those disobedient & living without God are not so]. But are like the chaff [worthless, dead, without substance] which the wind drives away. 5 Therefore the wicked [ those disobedient and living without God] shall not stand [justified] in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous [ those who are upright and in right standing with God.

 6 For the LORD knows and is fully acquainted with the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly [ those living outside God’s will ] shall perish ( end in ruin and come to naught).

1.   The righteous one has substance: the word of God

2.   They rehearse His words day and night

3.   The chaff is blown around by adversity

4.   A godly life is birthed out of a godly relationship with God

5.   It is only through Him do we see real change in lives


Walking in Him is real change: denoting activity involvement with movement; Godly counsel is needed in our activity in movement involving others as your work place, in family gatherings, in sports activities, more closely seen with your spouse, your child, maybe a friend. Living out of the godly account…..


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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Participate by Faith in the Risen Savior


 We are to participate by faith in the risen Savior.  Those who desire to speak lies reject Jesus.....they are   mixing truth with their own motives or hidden agendas…

Romans 6:16-20 ……..16 Greet one another with a holy kiss. The churches of Christ greet you. 17 Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions & offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, & avoid them. 18 For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of the simple. 19 For your obedience has become known to all. Therefore I am glad on your behalf; but I want you to be wise in what is good, & simple concerning evil. ( evil speaking going on )20 And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.  NKJV

Evil speaking: as satan in the Garden of Eden…..

                                                                                               

 Matthew 5:6,10…. …6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

For they shall be filled. Matthew 5:10…. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. NKJV     

Being faithful is choosing to fix our mind on “spiritual things”…and looks like that which reveals God and His ways.    Choosing to be fixed on God’s spiritual, we keep it in our speaking………knowing right from wrong..

 

Our Righteousness is then  maintained by the Holy Spirit…… Romans 8:1—6….8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He condemned sin in the flesh, 4 that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.... ( not according to our own thoughts, ideas or inclinations)  5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.  NKJV  that flesh is for me, myself and I) elevating ourselves, protecting ourselves, making our boast in Me! They wander through the night without sleep trying to order their lives…aright……..but without God….in it…

 

Those with a “seared conscious” : Give heed to deceiving spirits and doctrine of demons.

Listen to hypocrisy: or you might say that they will listen to those hypocritical liars. They are self-righteous, they exhibit the smooth, insincere, two-faced relationship with others. They are subtle like a sneaky snake.   From this attitude in verse 3: they will forbid others to marry, command others to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving… from 1 Timothy 4:

 

Searing: the example is ungodly thoughts with Words and actions that match. THEY are those who will not look to the Bible as the Authority:  1 Corinthians 4:1-5…..4:1 Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.   2 Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful. 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by a human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. 4 For I know nothing against myself, yet I am not justified by this; but He who judges me is the Lord. 5 Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one's praise will come from God.  NKJV  (are we being faithful stewards and speaking with the clear conscience? )

                                                                                                    

Paul says that his conscience does not accuse him. He gives the Message of God….& he knows that he holds God’s thoughts & purposes in his heart. He follows Jesus as a disciple & is obedient to exercise his faith in Jesus.   (So  FROM 1 Timothy 4:2…we find a conscience that is not sensitive to the Holy Spirit. We find a conscience not able to distinguish between right and wrong. Mixing their own agendas and inclinations with God’s truth….which can shipwreck other people’s faith in God. ) 1 Timothy 1:18-20  This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, 19 having faith and a good conscience, which some having rejected, concerning the faith have suffered shipwreck, 20 of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered to satan that they may learn not to blaspheme.

 

A Person is seared or defiled when:

1.   From 1 Timothy 1:18-20…They receive spiritual lies: it is demonic teaching or the false doctrine. Like Hymenaues (High-muh-nee uhs_ and Alexander..

2.   They teach that a Christian can continue to commit sin and still inherit eternal life.”

3.   They taught that the body was not central or essential to the part of human nature, therefore the teaching denied a resurrection of the body of man or woman

4.   Known as those who jealously reserve the option to ignore law, they act upon their own impulses & own passing lusts. THEIR  standards  are transitory! They seek that which suits them,& are subject to change at any moment to suit the occasion. In the churches, new or established, the self-worshipers will often dismiss God's laws by claiming that they personally have "spiritual guidance" & have no need of law. Sometimes they use a misinterpretation of 1 John 2:27 to excuse their lawlessness. 1 John 2:27 As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, & you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things & as that anointing is real, not counterfeit-just as it has taught you, remain in him. NIV

5.   Is seen as on who indulges….in the day of discovery, man has freed himself of God. He readily unplugs his conscience & can do whatever his own heart desires while answering to no one else. He is the supreme god. He can change the rules if he wants. He can partake of the forbidden fruit in that which brings them to that speaking: “I’m okay, Your okay!”

6.   Then man finds himself in the Garden of Eden again….Gen 3:3-6……" 4 Then the serpent said to the woman, "You will not surely die. 5 For God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil." NKJV

7.   The demonic teaching set forth by satan is that which attempts to displace God’s truth: like with High-muh-nee-uhs & Alexander.

8.   Paul warns Timothy, as a leader for the second generation of Christians In 2 Timothy 1:13-14…., “Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. That good thing which was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit that dwells in us.                                                                                              

                                                                         

 2 Peter 2:14-20…14. They have a heart trained in covetous…… ...........(NT:4124…KJV…pleonexia (pleh-on-ex-ee'-ah); from NT:4123; avarice, i.e. (by implication) is fraudulent, produces  extortion:  A heart greed and practices greed…  covetous (-ness) practices, greediness. Extorting by badgering, biting, shakedown, a demand, pressuring one, or putting the squeeze on one )................ practices, and are accursed children. 15 They have forsaken the right way and gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Beor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness; 16 but he was rebuked for his iniquity: a dumb donkey speaking with a man's voice restrained the madness..........  ( is NT:3913…paraphronia (par-af-ron-ee'-ah); from NT:3912; insanity, i.e. foolhardiness:KJV - madness.

Clicking on 3912 it takes you to the word…mis-think…then clicking on 5426..gives this: NT:5426.......phroneo (fron-eh'-o); from NT:5424; to exercise the mind, i.e. entertain or have a sentiment or the opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain direction); intensively, to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience): They are intent on serving themselves.

(Biblesoft's New Exhaustive Strong's Numbers and Concordance with Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary. Copyright (c) 1994, Biblesoft and International Bible Translators, Inc.)

of the prophet. 17 These are wells without water, clouds carried by a tempest, for whom is reserved the blackness of darkness forever. 18 For when they speak great swelling words of emptiness, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through lewdness, the ones who have actually escaped from those who live in error. 19 While they promise them liberty, they themselves are slaves of corruption; for by whom a person is overcome, by him also he is brought into bondage. 20 For if, after they have escaped the pollution's of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the latter end is worse for them than the beginning.  NKJV  

 

The CONSEQUENCE of the UNFORGIVEN SIN: Is God will not hear: Psalm 66:18-19…18 If I regard iniquity in my heart, The Lord will not hear.  19 But certainly God has heard me; He has attended to the voice of my prayer.  NKJV

1 John 5:14…14 Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.   NKJV Knowing Him and knowing His word…..pot is not His word…nor is any kind of drug use

They will NOT ABIDE IN CHRIST AND BEAR FRUIT:   John 15:4-5…………..4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.  I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. NKJV

They bear fruit that is of a false nature. They are mouthpieces for evil spirits. They have a mask of holiness but carry falsehood everywhere they go. They no longer know the difference between right and wrong. Lying to them is not wrong!                                                                                                                                                                                                        

EVIDENCE THEY carry is that they DO Not Love CHRIST JESUS:   John 14:21-22….. 21 He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and……… manifest Myself to him."   NKJV   .......1 John 4:7-10  NIV…. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one & only Son into the world that we might live through him.

 

They CANNOT & WILL NOT Expect to Learn all Things Proverbs 1:5 A wise man will hear & increase in learning. And a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel.

 John 14:25-26…NKJV  26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. 

2 John 9-11…NKJV,,9 Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him; 11 for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds.  

See how serious this is…..we are not to remain with those seared against God and His Word…..


Will not Remain in CHRIST’S LOVE:  John 15:9-11…………9 "As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. 10 If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father's commandments and abide in His love. 11 These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.   NKJV   ( they will not remain in joy or in God’s peace….they work, they cannot rest at night, but stay up….working, planning and fail miserably …)

 

They REMAIN in CARNALITY….Living in Death:  Romans 8:6-7….6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be.   NKJV   Remember: Hymaneus and Alexander…


God is not chaos .. Holy Spirit hovering over the face of the deep..He was bringing order quickly.                                                                                                                 

Expressing NO LOVE FOR OTHERS….they Will not and cannot love others as God does not abide in them…1 John 4:12 -13    12 No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us. 13 By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit.  NKJV…….. example: they will find a reason not to bless another in the same leadership as themselves….

 Hebrews 3:5-6……5 And Moses indeed was faithful in all His house as a servant, for a testimony of those things which would be spoken afterward, 6 but Christ as a Son over His own house, whose house we are if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm to the end.  NKJV   Sons of God                                                         

 Hosea 4:1-3…….Hear the word of the LORD, you Israelites, because the LORD has a charge to bring against you who live in the land: "There is no faithfulness, no love, no acknowledgment of God in the land.  2 There is only cursing, lying and murder, stealing and adultery; they break all bounds, and bloodshed follows bloodshed. NIV   (As a child ….we grow up in the Lord, as the Son we know the Father and act as His Son….Jesus did! We just read it in Hebrews 3:5-6)                                                                                                                  


Ephesians 5:11 says to have NO fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness.

Ephesians 5:8b-14…8b..Live as children of light  9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness & truth) 10 and find out what pleases the Lord. 11 Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. 12 For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. 13 But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, 14 for it is light that makes everything visible. NIV

 

EXPOSE these unfruitful works of darkness! THE Unfruitful is the barren; without any fruit that is acceptable to God. And it bears the boast in man and not God! 

1 John 1:3…The Holy Spirit said, “That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with His son Jesus Christ”

That which was revealed by the apostles is necessary to have fellowship with them and with the Father and His Son Jesus Christ.  

 THE MESSAGE…. that “God is light, and in him is no darkness at all” (1 John 1:5). Since “darkness” is in definite contrast with “light,” and since God is “light” and in Him is no darkness at all, whatever “darkness” is, it is completely contrary and oppressive to the nature and essence of God. God is truth, and in Him is no lie. In Him is no darkness at all (1 John 1:5).  WE must walk in the light as He is in the light to have fellowship with him.

We are to be accountable that our walk is in the Light of God. Our boast is to be in Him! He provided a way through salvation in Him. Our conscience is to carry that knowing right from wrong. It is gained through knowing God and His Word. It is our righteousness that is maintained by the Holy Spirit and in His presence is the fullness of joy. We never change His word to accommodate the flesh creature! Amen.



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