Post by Les Brewer on Jul 16, 2012 16:22:31 GMT
John Wolf
Calvary's Cross Ministries
Preaching Christ Crucified
From the Pastor's desk...
Good morning and God bless you all!
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The Blessedness of a Man
Psalm One
1a)"Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly,............." As a Christian,we should never take the counsel (advice) of someone who does not have a relationship with God through the Son.Why? They will not give you advice coming from the word of God,they will give you advice that comes from the world's view of how to handle things.The Scriptures say the wisdom of this world is evil,sensual and devilish.But the wisdom of God comes from above (James 3:13-18).We will be blessed when we follow the Word of God.
1b) "Nor stands in the way of sinners......." Just because it seems everyone else is doing it,does not give us the approval of God to do it.We are taught by the Word to turn our feet from the path of evil and sin.When we do we will be blessed (Ps.101:3;119:35).
1c)"Nor sits in the seat of the scornful......" To make a mockery of those who are trying to live a godly life in Christ.Today,more than ever,it is thought of as hilarious when T.V. and movies make a mockery of those who are living for God.I will confess,though,Christians have brought this on themselves.We have many in Christianity who profess one thing with their mouth but live something totally the opposite.Most Christians live for the devil six days a week and live for God one day a week,and the world sees this behavior as the norm.They think within themselves,"Well,if they are saved,and they live like HELL,then I'm not so bad after all." None of us are perfect,but the Scripture definitely teaches us not to allow our GOOD to be evil spoken of.Christ is our GOOD,and when we live like HELL for all the world to see,we are letting our GOOD to be evil spoken of.
Tomorrow we will continue with verse two of Psalm 1.....until then God bless you all.....Love in Christ,J.W.
Calvary's Cross Ministries
Preaching Christ Crucified
From the Pastor's desk...
Good morning and God bless you all!
...
The Blessedness of a Man
Psalm One
1a)"Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly,............." As a Christian,we should never take the counsel (advice) of someone who does not have a relationship with God through the Son.Why? They will not give you advice coming from the word of God,they will give you advice that comes from the world's view of how to handle things.The Scriptures say the wisdom of this world is evil,sensual and devilish.But the wisdom of God comes from above (James 3:13-18).We will be blessed when we follow the Word of God.
1b) "Nor stands in the way of sinners......." Just because it seems everyone else is doing it,does not give us the approval of God to do it.We are taught by the Word to turn our feet from the path of evil and sin.When we do we will be blessed (Ps.101:3;119:35).
1c)"Nor sits in the seat of the scornful......" To make a mockery of those who are trying to live a godly life in Christ.Today,more than ever,it is thought of as hilarious when T.V. and movies make a mockery of those who are living for God.I will confess,though,Christians have brought this on themselves.We have many in Christianity who profess one thing with their mouth but live something totally the opposite.Most Christians live for the devil six days a week and live for God one day a week,and the world sees this behavior as the norm.They think within themselves,"Well,if they are saved,and they live like HELL,then I'm not so bad after all." None of us are perfect,but the Scripture definitely teaches us not to allow our GOOD to be evil spoken of.Christ is our GOOD,and when we live like HELL for all the world to see,we are letting our GOOD to be evil spoken of.
Tomorrow we will continue with verse two of Psalm 1.....until then God bless you all.....Love in Christ,J.W.
