If we strip the veil from this subject; we end up with either worship of God or the Devil. What is less obvious except to the elect is how the lies of all cults and false religions all use either direct scriptural truth or moral realities from scriptural concepts to bolster a methodology of servitude to given doctrines which lead us to our own demise.
This situation allows for a Christ according to one's own imagination; and effectively robs Him of supernatural saving grace. Plenty of emphasis can be on living according to a sort of moral standard; but as there is no focus on the sin nature and the underlying issue facing all mankind under God's wrath; then no need is seen for a Savior to take God's wrath in our place.
Isaiah 8:12 states Say ye not, A confederacy, to all them to whom this people shall say, A confederacy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid. The other translations seem to make the point clearer and use the word "conspiracy"; so that we aren't to be obsessed in every conspiracy theory on the internet. Many try to use these things to ignore their own doctrinal error and need for a Savior; and even true believers need to be balanced to get accurate information and not spend an inordinate amount of time looking for dirt in a world whose inhabitants always have something bad we can discover; real or imagined on their profile.
Micah 6:8 states He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
In sharing the scriptural truth in love we must say things that natural man finds offensive to reach lost souls. Our hearts being a reflection or "display" of His Spirit should show love; and humility as we all came from the same cesspool of lies and deception.
We need in today's ecumenical church culture to remain separate from false gods but also to show compassion toward our enemies through His love.
If we strip the veil from this subject; we end up with either worship of God or the Devil. What is less obvious except to the elect is how the lies of all cults and false religions all use either direct scriptural truth or moral realities from scriptural concepts to bolster a methodology of servitude to given doctrines which lead us to our own demise.
This situation allows for a Christ according to one's own imagination; and effectively robs Him of supernatural saving grace. Plenty of emphasis can be on living according to a sort of moral standard; but as there is no focus on the sin nature and the underlying issue facing all mankind under God's wrath; then no need is seen for a Savior to take God's wrath in our place.
Isaiah 8:12 states Say ye not, A confederacy, to all them to whom this people shall say, A confederacy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid. The other translations seem to make the point clearer and use the word "conspiracy"; so that we aren't to be obsessed in every conspiracy theory on the internet. Many try to use these things to ignore their own doctrinal error and need for a Savior; and even true believers need to be balanced to get accurate information and not spend an inordinate amount of time looking for dirt in a world whose inhabitants always have something bad we can discover; real or imagined on their profile.
Micah 6:8 states He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
In sharing the scriptural truth in love we must say things that natural man finds offensive to reach lost souls. Our hearts being a reflection or "display" of His Spirit should show love; and humility as we all came from the same cesspool of lies and deception.
We need in today's ecumenical church culture to remain separate from false gods but also to show compassion toward our enemies through His love.
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