Oh, grow up! Ephesians 4:14

Good morning everyone!  God is good all the time, all the time God is good. TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!

Yesterday I visited with you about sharing the word and becoming mature Christians. If we follow the Bible and its teachings then we will share the word, become mature, and go forth with great vitality and vigor.  Look at verse 14.

Ephesians 4:14-16 " Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won't be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching.  We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth."

Christ is the truth (John 14:6) and the  Holy Spirit, who guides the church, is the Spirit of truth (John 16:13).  Satan is the father of lies (John 8:44).  As followers of Christ, we must be committed to the truth.  This means both that our words should be honest and that our actions should reflect Christ's integrity.

Speaking the truth in love is not always easy, convenient, or pleasant, but it is necessary if the church is going to do Christ's work in the world.

Pray, seek the truth, and go forth speaking the gossip and following Christ.  We have a lot facing us in the USA; elections, Isaac, droughts, unemployment, and on and on.  It is your job as a Christian to share the truth, following only Christ.   Let go of emotional responses, loyalties to party lines and old ways; go forth boldly as did Paul, John, Peter and share what you know is the truth.

Check want you hear from the news, from the politicians locally, state wide and nationally and see if it follows with your belief in Christ.  To be lukewarm for Jesus is worse than being cold; therefore; be hot (on fire) for Christ.  Love you all.

    In Christ's Love and Grace
       Johnny