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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Christianity is a buffet -- pick and choose! Huh????

Good morning all!  God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!!!
   So.....Sow......what do you think?  Did you "sow" any seeds yesterday, or did you just do "so so"?
Hmmm!!!
   Look at Galatians 6:11-13 Paul is writing to the people in his own pen and IN BIG LETTERS.  Why would he say this?  Because he wanted them to heed his words and recognize the prostitution of believing in Christ they were doing.
   KJV 11 Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand.
    Living Bible 11 I will write these closing words in my own handwriting. See how large I have to make the letters!
  KJV  12 As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ. 
  Living Bible 12 Those teachers of yours who are trying to convince you to be circumcised are doing it for just one reason: so that they can be popular and avoid the persecution they would get if they admitted that the cross of Christ alone can save. 
  KJV  13 For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.
   Living Bible  13 And even those teachers who submit to circumcision don’t try to keep the other Jewish laws; but they want you to be circumcised in order that they can boast that you are their disciples.
    Okay, Paul wrote in large letters to gain your attention, verse 11.  Verse 12 - false teachers - Jesus came and fulfilled the law, yet these men, Jewish, were still hanging on to Abraham's command from God to be circumcised.  This was the law; Christ fulfilled the law.  Now, why were they doing this? They were "following Christ", yet.... abiding by the Jewish law also to avoid any uncomfortable situations that may arise.  Could you say living in 2 worlds - secular and spiritual.  The Bible tells us we cannot serve 2 masters.
   Now, for verse 13 I will paraphrase one of my references that may be more clear than my simple words.  Some of the Judaizers were emphasizing circumcision as proof of holiness, but ignoring other Jewish laws.  Many people choose a certain principle or item to prohibit, yet choose others to follow, claiming this shows true faith.
   Huh???  Okay, is my simple terms: some condemn drunkness yet indulge in gluttony;  some condemn homosexuality, yet they overlook abuse (child or domestic); some will hate promiscuity, yet they are prejudice.  Does this make sense? NO!!  But many will say, "Oh, yes, I am a Christian", yet I choose to view my "Christianity" as a buffet; I will pick and choose what I want!  But, look at me, I am a "good Christian" in church every Sunday, smiling and happy, praising God, slapping backs, hugging people, and "serving God."
   Whoa, whoa, whoa!!  Really??   Come on, people choose to add to and take away what is "uncomfortable" in their "religion."  We should not be 'religious', we should be spiritual!  We should not be a specific religious denomination, but a follower of JESUS CHRIST.  When will we quit making up our own rules??  One time.......when Jesus returns!   So, I bid you farewell today my fellow Christian!  May the spirit guide your steps!  Wishing you Gods speed!  Love you all.
  In Christ's Love and Grace
    Johnny
 

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