The Living Word for the Beloved Children of God - Putting First Things First !

Good morning,
The Living Word for the Beloved Children of God -   Putting First Things First !

The word tells us to get understanding of God's word. We must study diligently with an honest and open heart. Start with this prayer, Lord its me seeking your face make me wiser, let me have a greater understanding of your Word Lord. Understand, we all can read the same bible,but we need the spirit of truth to guide us. When the Spirit of truth comes,he will guide you into all the truth. Its in 2 Corinthians 4:1-4,Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. Some people do not understand truth because their minds have been blinded by false teaching.These false teachings may come from preachers, family, friends, and your will. Its in Galatians 1:6-9, I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.The Galatians were turning away from Christ because of the influence of people who were perverting the gospel of Christ. But they were not excused on the grounds they could not understand. Instead they should have compared what they were being taught of the gospel they had received from inspired men. Some people are not willing to hear the truth, because people often close their eyes and ears to the truth. Why?They may be prejudiced, they may have believed a certain way by others. Or they think they have more knowledge then God, so they refuse to consider the evidence of the truth. Or they may be too proud to admit they are wrong and refuse to accept truth. As a result, they reject the truth when they hear it. Its in Matthew 13:15-16, For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them. But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear. Understand that the wisdom of God's Word, is needed because there are problems as a result of The Fall of Adam. God gives us wisdom to help "fix" broken people, protect ourselves from the difficulties of life, and allow love to express itself in good works. Its in Proverbs 24:1-4, Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them. For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief. Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. God has giving us a warning don't be foolish, people are destroyed because they rejected knowledge of God. For it is written in Hosea 4:6,My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children. Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. If your heart is full of bitter jealousy and rivalry, then do not boast and do not deny the truth. You may acquire a certain knowledge, but it does not come from above, it comes from this world, from your own lower nature. For wherever you find jealousy and rivalry you also find disharmony and all other kinds of evil. The wisdom that comes from above is first pure, peaceful, loving, gentle, approachable, full of merciful thoughts and kindly actions, straightforward, with no hint of hypocrisy and always seeking to help others.Everything in this world is temporary, the Bible clearly teaches that this world is not our home. For what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal. People of God, keep your mind on things above, not on worldly things. Heavenly Father, let our lives be a shining example of the humility that is born of true wisdom. Let us walk in love, peace, joy and wisdom that comes from God. For it is written in Colossians 3:1-2, If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.Thank you Lord for your word. Amen !