If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of GOD, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. (James 1:5-8)
A proper understanding of and observing to do what GOD has said in His Word is essential for the child of GOD. When we go to the scriptures, and properly rely on them for our foundation, especially since they are the final authority for all matters of faith (what we believe) and practice (what we do), we do so with the full assurance that GOD will reveal Himself, His will, and His ways from them. He gives us wisdom, but we have to ask, and believe, and then observe to do what He says. Chasing after each 'new thing' that comes down without standing firmly on the solid rock of scripture will have us chasing the wind and blown away. Our errors in faith and practice come from a departure from GOD's perfect Word.
And those of you outside the Church cannot understand this, because as lost sinners you cannot understand the things of GOD for they are Spiritually discerned. But, GOD is not willing that anyone should perish so He tells us that Faith; Faith in Him, and His finished work, comes from hearing and hearing from the Word of GOD. The Scriptures, making us wise unto salvation are from GOD, and are profitable for all the things we think and do; both right and wrong, so that we can become perfect in Christ. That is the eternal life that GOD calls all people to when He says we must be born again to see, that is understand the Kingdom of GOD. I pray that you will receive Him today by faith, surrendering to Him on His terms and observe to do His Will and His Word.
If you already know Him, share Jesus with everyone you meet.
In Christ,
Jefferson A. Sweet
And those of you outside the Church cannot understand this, because as lost sinners you cannot understand the things of GOD for they are Spiritually discerned. But, GOD is not willing that anyone should perish so He tells us that Faith; Faith in Him, and His finished work, comes from hearing and hearing from the Word of GOD. The Scriptures, making us wise unto salvation are from GOD, and are profitable for all the things we think and do; both right and wrong, so that we can become perfect in Christ. That is the eternal life that GOD calls all people to when He says we must be born again to see, that is understand the Kingdom of GOD. I pray that you will receive Him today by faith, surrendering to Him on His terms and observe to do His Will and His Word.
If you already know Him, share Jesus with everyone you meet.
In Christ,
Jefferson A. Sweet
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