I think that as Christians we are always running the race of fear which separates us from GOD and as a result, we end up putting a blame on JESUS. The question is, how do we conduct our ways, is GOD with us everywhere we go? Do we invite him in all that we want to do in our lives? The answer is NO. For the simple fact that we only need GOD when it suits us. It must come to an end that act of selfishness, I also include myself too, that I must play my part and change for good.
Faults are the root cause of sin. Dealing with faults (through confession and counseling) allows for objective steps to address the real issue(s). Conversely, confession of sins puts a "bandage" on deeper issues, and often is only subjective emotionalism (not a sin to cry about it). Romans 7:8 in dealing with the issue of sin, makes it clear our walk with Christ is the root issue, not the sin itself. Faults are related to certain failures in that walk. Sin is only a consequence of those failures. So confession, may make some feel better (for awhile), but until they deal with the root cause, repeated sin is likely and with that a defeated attitude.
God does not change, he is unwavering and unchangeable. David said in Psalms 119 Forever O' Lord is thy word settled in heaven. . . Amen! I like to read all the books that Paul was inspired to write because he doesn't hold back. In fact the bible itself is meat to our soul and the Bread of Life. Christians need to be aware that the devil is not our biggest enemy. Oh sure he is the prince of this world and when he comes, he comes to Steal, Kill and Destroy. He is our adversary no doubt, but our BIGGEST enemy is dealing with {self}. One needs to realize that the devil takes the opportunities that the flesh gives him and raise all kinds of hell upon this earth about your very existence. The devil and {self} are in liege with one another. This is why Paul tells us that we have to die daily. None of us is perfect, not one. And we never do anything to merit the grace of God anyway. We are saved by the Blood of Jesus and God said that his grace is sufficient. Can you say Amen!
This scripture teaches me that when we are going through something, when we share it with a fellow believer, we are to confess our faults and pray for each other, and believe in FAITH that we will be healed. The prayers are those that pray with a sincere, faithful heart can and will move on the heart of God. These are prayers that matter. And when you fast and pray this shows God how sincere and passionate you are about that which you are praying for.
JAMES TELLS IT LIKE IT IS BY WARNING THE RICH OF THE COMING JUDGEMENT ON THEM FOR HOLDING BACK THE WAGES OF THOSE WHO HAVE WORKED FOR THEM, AND WHO HAVE BECOME RICH BECAUSE OF IT. GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT IS GREAT GAIN, BUT THOSE THAT WILL BE RICH FALL INTO TEMPTATION, AND A SNARE. THE RUST WILL BE A WITNESS AGAINST THEM IN THE DAY OF JUDGEMENT. WE HAVE NOT BE REDEEMED WITH PERISHABLE THINGS SUCH AS SILVER, AND GOLD. THE BLOOD OF JESUS IS WHAT SAVES US. WE ARE TO SEEK TO SAVE THOSE WHO ARE CAUGHT UP INTO SIN, AND WHEN WE DO THAT WE SAVE A SOUL FROM DEATH. JESUS IS COMING SOON, AND WE MUST HAVE THE PATIENCE OF JOB. WE SHOULD ALSO PRAY LIKE ELIAS FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK, AND IN NEED OF A BLESSING FROM GOD. MAY THE LOVE OF GOD GIVE US THE POWER TO DO ALL OF THESE THINGS. OUR PRAYER IS WITH ALL THOSE WHO ARE SUFFERING DISABILITIES AS I AM, BUT KNOW THAT THE GOSPEL IS NOT DISABLED.
"...and the rust of them shall be a witness against you..." ( James 5:3)
Hot short iron has sulfur in it. "The degree of hot shortness is in direct proportion to the amount of sulfur present." (Wikipedia - Iron Ore)
Sulfur is a contaminant in coal. "The effects of even small quanities of sulfur are immediate and serious."
"A piece of hot short iron will crack if worked with a hammer. When a piece of hot iron or steel cracks the exposed surface immediately oxidizes. This layer of oxide prevents the mending of the crack by welding. Large cracks cause the iron or steel to break up. Smaller cracks can cause the object to fail during use." (Wikipedia - Iron Ore)
Sin is a contaminant in our lives. Even a small amount can create a crack (breach) in our spirit and lives. This crack (breach) oxidizes (becomes rust). Satan seeks to get the advantage here. Sin has become a breach - a crack - rust immediately is present and there is a crack that cannot be mended by welding. A Christian can "crack under pressure." This shows a presence of sulfur in their lives. A crack develops; rust is seen. This can cause the vessel to crack further. It can cause the vessel to fail during use.
Any vessel can become a rusty vessel. The rust becoming a witness against them. Satan desires for us to become rusty vessels. He desires for sulfur to remain present in us so that under pressure we fail, cracks develop, rust is seen, breaches remain, and a weaker vessel is present.
Jesus desires for us to be a perfect vessel. He works to remove all sulfur (sin) in our lives so we become a perfected vessel. Obedience to the word of God and the Spirit of God makes us a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.
My wife suffers from debnilitating back pain She worked as an emergency room nurse where she received the injury 20 yeqars ago. She has been unable to find relief. I have prayed that her pain would lessen or go away to no avail. Should I call upon the elders of the church for help?
If you know GOD and do ask he has ask you to do then every other thing is easy to know or do,He said follow me and ye will fine me and have faith in mind son Christ JESUS and every other things will be an-dded onto you.think you LORD JESUS CHRIST for been our SAVOIR AMEN.
It's amazing that if you study God's word you can get the true meaning of this passage. I have read this passage many times and never got any convictions of using doctors, hospitals or medicine, Praise God! I am so thankful that although I was a sinner, that Jesus saved me and now I am a forgiven sinner and Jesus' blood will never loose it's power!
We do not trust God like we should,and the question is why not? For some its " how can i trust something that i do not see, but we will trust in what we do see. Jesus was doing great things and people were around him, but we can look deeper in his word. The woman with the blood problem, she was ready to give up then she heard about a man named Jesus. We must have faith in Jesus to get what we need first. The word can be so great in our lives, that we would love to read his word every day. God Bless you all.
I believe that this scripture is rapidly approaching to US , this generation. This is where the rubber meets the road. Through the inspiraton of the Holy Spirit...James penned...in essence, Do you love MONEY or Me , your Lord and Savior.
the oil is a point of contact. its YOUR faith being release for GOD to "ACT" on your faith: ITS THE POWER OF GOD (THE ANOINTING POWER)TO BREAK THE YOKES OF BONDAGE, TO SET YOU FREE. SICKNESS, DIS-EASE, HE'S ALREADY DONE THIS FOR YOU. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS RECEIVE. AND TELL HIM " THANK YOU." ... REMIND HIM OF HIS WORD. AND AGAIN TELL HIM THANK YOU. HE CREATED YOU. HE CAN FIX YOU.! JUST TELL HIM THANK YOU.
Following what is written here, medication is against the will of God. and anything against the will of God is sin. While the Bible (THE WORD OF GOD) said that sinners will never enter the kingdom of God. So lets retrieve our ways and go to God in any situation we find ourself.
For me, i think the oil is for the fulfillmen of the word of God. I wish every christian should practice this. The word of God said we should go to the elders for prayers not to hospital or any medical center. Here God is telling us to trust in Him
i think the oil is reffered to medicine the olive oil which the people of israel use as medicine so st james says to use medicine and pray to god with faith
Hot short iron has sulfur in it. "The degree of hot shortness is in direct proportion to the amount of sulfur present." (Wikipedia - Iron Ore)
Sulfur is a contaminant in coal. "The effects of even small quanities of sulfur are immediate and serious."
"A piece of hot short iron will crack if worked with a hammer. When a piece of hot iron or steel cracks the exposed surface immediately oxidizes. This layer of oxide prevents the mending of the crack by welding. Large cracks cause the iron or steel to break up. Smaller cracks can cause the object to fail during use." (Wikipedia - Iron Ore)
Sin is a contaminant in our lives. Even a small amount can create a crack (breach) in our spirit and lives. This crack (breach) oxidizes (becomes rust). Satan seeks to get the advantage here. Sin has become a breach - a crack - rust immediately is present and there is a crack that cannot be mended by welding. A Christian can "crack under pressure." This shows a presence of sulfur in their lives. A crack develops; rust is seen. This can cause the vessel to crack further. It can cause the vessel to fail during use.
Any vessel can become a rusty vessel. The rust becoming a witness against them. Satan desires for us to become rusty vessels. He desires for sulfur to remain present in us so that under pressure we fail, cracks develop, rust is seen, breaches remain, and a weaker vessel is present.
Jesus desires for us to be a perfect vessel. He works to remove all sulfur (sin) in our lives so we become a perfected vessel. Obedience to the word of God and the Spirit of God makes us a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.
Rust will develop if we allow sulfur to remain.