Do you remember the saying ,
" I was thinking with the wrong head"
.... because it was the leaven of a lousy relationship down the road, or a virtual disaster in marriage, complete with strife, anguish, bitter reflection of your own stupid mistake, and many regrets?
This doesn't apply just to men, but to mankind, all humanity.
Go to any (organized, institutional, religious) church, and ask them who is the "head " of the that church, (the one with the office, who is in charge of setting up the things that go on during the week in that church.) While the answer should be : God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, you will probably get the answer of Pastor so and so; Reverend so and so: or the assistant pastor, or the activities director, etc. It seems more like the old "corporate hen-pecking order" to me.
It seems to me that it is a parallel indication, again, of "I was thinking with the wrong head". It seems to have the same kind of ideological
Go to any (organized, institutional, religious) church, and ask them who is the "head " of the that church, (the one with the office, who is in charge of setting up the things that go on during the week in that church.) While the answer should be : God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, you will probably get the answer of Pastor so and so; Reverend so and so: or the assistant pastor, or the activities director, etc. It seems more like the old "corporate hen-pecking order" to me.
It seems to me that it is a parallel indication, again, of "I was thinking with the wrong head". It seems to have the same kind of ideological
"day dreaming" attachments.
The difference this time is, it's not about a physical pleasure hunger, but a spiritual hunger instead. You know, that old desire to hook up with that body that you think looks so good.
This desire should not be the master of your life. If you look within yourself in a genuine "reality check" , and it shows you are really more interested in the appeal of the body you want to join with . . .
....than...
This desire should not be the master of your life. If you look within yourself in a genuine "reality check" , and it shows you are really more interested in the appeal of the body you want to join with . . .
....than...
your desire for a relationship with God, it's a RED FLAG!
When you hook up with God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, you become an intimate member of His body every second of the day, not just once or so a week. When your desire to hook up with a body is more important than seeking your relationship with God, it becomes backwards and leads to regrets.
Don't let the "I know what I was thinking, but I didn't know what I was doing" become one of your regrets.
Maybe this is part of the picture of "circumcision". Circumcising your heart, thinking holy, thinking clearly, and avoiding all the regrets that follow. Just food for thought.
It is important that our head should always be God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.
If you already have believers to meet with, meet with them and encourage each other to seek God for direction in doing things like Jesus and his disciples did by the guidance Holy Spirit. Pray together, give thanks together, share the things you are experiencing in your own personal walk with Jesus. Take turns reading the Scriptures and the Gospels to each other.Sing together. Pray for those who are sick among you.
Each of you should share your actions and insights with each other of how you are learning from the Holy Ghost. If someone comes in and wants to act like they are your dominate eye (sight giver) pluck them out. If someone comes in and act like they want to be your right-hand man, by their actions, then cut them off. Open your heart to the Holy Spirit and allow the Holy Spirit to show you how to handle that "snake".
The thing that has done the damage to believers is arguing over doctrine. Stay away from it and pass it on to others to stay away from the same temptation. That is "exactly " what the leaven of the scribes and pharisees is!
Yes, we all have our pet doctrines....but that is between ourselves and God Only. It's personal.
We are to preach the 'Gospel" only... What is the Gospel?
Simply this: God sent his only begotten Son to us to do what was necessary to accomplish the forgiveness of our sins so we would be able to receive the instruction of God Himself (the HOLY GHOST).
We all seem to be at different places in our journey along that straight and narrow path that leads to eternal life.
Read the Scriptures, the Gospels and the book of John to each other. You won't see any bake sales, Halloween parties, Christmas parties. entertainment specials, or buildings being bought or built in there; No altars either.
and Beware of the "leaven" of the scribes and pharisees. Don't let it in.
Maybe this is part of the picture of "circumcision". Circumcising your heart, thinking holy, thinking clearly, and avoiding all the regrets that follow. Just food for thought.
It is important that our head should always be God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.
If you already have believers to meet with, meet with them and encourage each other to seek God for direction in doing things like Jesus and his disciples did by the guidance Holy Spirit. Pray together, give thanks together, share the things you are experiencing in your own personal walk with Jesus. Take turns reading the Scriptures and the Gospels to each other.Sing together. Pray for those who are sick among you.
Each of you should share your actions and insights with each other of how you are learning from the Holy Ghost. If someone comes in and wants to act like they are your dominate eye (sight giver) pluck them out. If someone comes in and act like they want to be your right-hand man, by their actions, then cut them off. Open your heart to the Holy Spirit and allow the Holy Spirit to show you how to handle that "snake".
The thing that has done the damage to believers is arguing over doctrine. Stay away from it and pass it on to others to stay away from the same temptation. That is "exactly " what the leaven of the scribes and pharisees is!
Yes, we all have our pet doctrines....but that is between ourselves and God Only. It's personal.
We are to preach the 'Gospel" only... What is the Gospel?
Simply this: God sent his only begotten Son to us to do what was necessary to accomplish the forgiveness of our sins so we would be able to receive the instruction of God Himself (the HOLY GHOST).
We all seem to be at different places in our journey along that straight and narrow path that leads to eternal life.
Read the Scriptures, the Gospels and the book of John to each other. You won't see any bake sales, Halloween parties, Christmas parties. entertainment specials, or buildings being bought or built in there; No altars either.
and Beware of the "leaven" of the scribes and pharisees. Don't let it in.
The real sanctuary of the church is inside of you. (You know..The Temple of the Holy Spirit) All the believers are there 24/7 (all the time}...[Jesus, the prophets...They're not dead, or gone away... they are there too.] Speaking under your breath in "Tongues", or using your own words silently make for good supping in
"The Temple of the Holy Spirit"
Don't try to make a man made version of it.
. And don't confuse it with building a : {"Sunday go to meeting style church"} or it will bite you.
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If your faith is not yet at the level where you can do as the early church was doing, then pray for your faith to grow....and... Pray for those who are doing those things. If you don't know anyone who is......God does.... you don't have to know their name to pray for them.....
You could be in a position for right now, where you cannot seem to find others who really love God with all their heart to meet with. That's OK . You have your relationship with God, with Jesus, and with the Holy Spirit that's available all the time. Pray in the Spirit, meditate in His Word, examine yourself before God daily. Love God with all your heart,soul, and mind, and remember to tell him you do. Remember that we are scattered all over this world right now. The getting together with others is not more important than your relationship with God, so don't let it become your master and spoil your intimacy with God.
The real getting together with the entire body of our messiah is about to happen. Jesus will return soon to call us together. Watch, be patient, and pray always to be counted worthy to be called to "that" assembly. No regrets there.
If your faith is not yet at the level where you can do as the early church was doing, then pray for your faith to grow....and... Pray for those who are doing those things. If you don't know anyone who is......God does.... you don't have to know their name to pray for them.....
You could be in a position for right now, where you cannot seem to find others who really love God with all their heart to meet with. That's OK . You have your relationship with God, with Jesus, and with the Holy Spirit that's available all the time. Pray in the Spirit, meditate in His Word, examine yourself before God daily. Love God with all your heart,soul, and mind, and remember to tell him you do. Remember that we are scattered all over this world right now. The getting together with others is not more important than your relationship with God, so don't let it become your master and spoil your intimacy with God.
The real getting together with the entire body of our messiah is about to happen. Jesus will return soon to call us together. Watch, be patient, and pray always to be counted worthy to be called to "that" assembly. No regrets there.
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Have you ever known anyone who was guilty of the " I know what I was thinking, but I didn't know what I was doing" dilemma, . . . and after much discomfort, figured it out...... and bailed out.......only to end up doing the same stupid thing again?
It kind of resembles "church hopping"
Have a great day in Jesus name
It kind of resembles "church hopping"
Have a great day in Jesus name
