"Just" how "Good" are you?

Let's face it "No One" like's being told what to do 24/7/365 much less the thought of being killed for lying.

Say what you want for the sake of argument, but this type of person who suggest they do isn't the type of human "being" you're going to meet on every corner every day are they?

Below is only one of many briefs of an event that took place in the recorded interaction(s) of God and man by way of the Holy Spirit.

I'm not sure this question has ever crossed your mind, but what would you suggest would have happened if the wife of Ananias had told the truth in those last moments of her earth bound life? And that based on all that YOU have believed to be True about the living will and "Mercy of God"?

Many today are banking on the elusive fact they know God better than the next person, yet what does God attempt to make clear in terms of the "Person" by way of ever changing circumstances?

It's one matter to consider yourself worthy of Gods praise, yet how different is the bend in such a road when looking down that bending road through the eyes of God?

Does the voice of Christ ring out in suggesting, "Who do You say that I AM"? And who besides Christ is capable of such an obedient task if ONLY the spirit of Christ is said to be? That One and SAME spirit many are claiming lives within?

The same spirit that is willing to lead as many who also will to remain willing into the predestined events God has ordained?

The Mercy of God provides the opportunity that awaits on the other side of our circumstances, whereas the Grace of God is the power (provision) needed to (go through) "Become" in order to further pursue the next phase of this identity which is what? The mature sons of God...Forgetting exactly who our example is many fail to "Track" who it is we're supposed to be following.

Being "Made" and or "becoming" mature in Christ is not to suggest that because I made a certain confession I also have instantly "Become" the righteousness of God, and that without having undergone the (remaining) life long renewal of the Mind process the founder(s) of our faith speak of.

2 Cor 5:21
God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
NIV

Mere men are desperately trying to use there poor understanding of carnal power in their efforts of trying to reach divine maturity while setting aside divine counsel. Once again what is the contemporary definition of insanity?

2 Cor 10:4
The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.
NIV

Keep in mind "Carnal" does NOT only interpret as Ungodly, it includes those who wish to remain "Immature" while claiming to BE In Christ.


Why is it said of the things which pertain to Christ as the "Yes" and the "Amen" are only in Christ and it is God who "Makes" us who have believed In Christ "Stand" firm? Such a task that is otherwise impossible in ALL circumstances unless God IS the one who provides.

2 Cor 1:19
...but in him it has always been "Yes."
NIV

2 Cor 1:20-21
And so through him the "Amen " is spoken by us to the glory of God. Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. NIV

Why do so many continue to resist the thoughts of God which do revolve around the reality of predestination? Could it have anything to do with ALL that we've believed to be TRUE or NOT?

Is it because some have chosen to tamper with the way others then go on to interpret Gods righteous version of predestination? To suggest there is NO valid interpretation that does concern a type of "Predestination" is to throw out the mere mention of it "Anytime" the word is read, heard or gets used.

What does suppressing the Truth Look like these days if God chooses to remain understood as the Alpha and Omega who as the author of creation bestowed the gift of life and eternal Grace in our otherwise mortal expression(s) of Him?

Have we (Gentiles) today advanced so far to where the preassigned liveliness of the Patriarchs can no longer serve us today as if for the purpose(s) which God fully intended?

Rom 1:18-19
The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness, since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. NIV

Is this to suggest we who boast that we "Believe In God" then only stand around in order to find fault in others so that our own faults will somehow go unnoticed? Do we not also have a Judge and jury?

How might that type of mindset (strong hold) ever truly hope to discover and witness to "Being" the apple of Gods eye?

The same gleam and reflection seen in the eyes of the Lord which God say roam the whole earth looking to show himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are pure towards Him? DO we also forget that God is Spirit?

 Have we returned to thinking on the Lord as we once did Christ who only visited in human form?

Why is that God praises righteous actions and not only righteous thoughts we suggest linger within us? 

Is it possible for anyone to think only good thoughts while continuing to shrink back from taking actions that are based ONLY upon the goodness of God? The same Goodness of God that is also ONLY discovered to be alive within those thoughts by way of TAKING action?

Is it also possible for everyone one who has good thoughts to also act on those good thoughts without the Grace (power) of God enabling and causing that same Goodness of God to manifest? Once more why does Jesus suggest "Only God is Good"?

Can you allow yourself to be asked, "What is Faith" that ONLY God can TRULY define? Why does Jesus ask "Will I find faith when I return" instead of  asking about the net results of what so many try and determine otherwise what faith towards God is?

Why didn't He instead ask, "Will I find good works when I return"? And that thought which will hopefully also obediently trail on the heels of other words He spoke that suggest "Only God is Good"?

And why is it also said of Christ that it is "better to give than receive"?

The NOT so good portion of my being still temps me with thoughts of "Hell" in that it's better to receive because I'm deserved of such things"?

Truly...have we all come to recognize such thoughts as weakness and a specific point and place captured in time where ONLY Christ can step in and prove us "Righteous" in His sight?

Much like the entire Law being summed up by Christ when suggested it hinges upon what two principles?

Acts 5:3-11
Then Peter said, "Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land?

Didn't it belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, wasn't the money at your disposal? What made you think of doing such a thing? You have not lied to men but to God."

When Ananias heard this, he fell down and died. And great fear seized all who heard what had happened. Then the young men came forward, wrapped up his body, and carried him out and buried him.

About three hours later his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. Peter asked her, "Tell me, is this the price you and Ananias got for the land?"

"Yes," she said, "that is the price"

Peter said to her, "How could you agree to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look! The feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also."

At that moment she fell down at his feet and died. Then the young men came in and, finding her dead, carried her out and buried her beside her husband. Great fear seized the whole church and all who heard about these events. NIV

Exactly what is in the proverbial "Jars of Clay" believing men and women suggest they are in the "Sight of God"? Are those jars of clay only containers that "Hold" tasteless water? Or do those jars of clay like others we read about hold water which required Jesus to miraculously turn them into "Wine"?

Why is it those who suggest they believe can't see those stone jars that once only held water as being representative of humanity that require the miraculous change that ONLY Christ can bring to pass?

Is it that much more tempting to simply neglect a higher thought and argue over the possible alcohol content FOUND those jars of wine may or may NOT have contained? And that while trying to defend another perspective that today only suits a none eternal cause?

Who is it that's capable of bringing forth the good things stored up in the man?

Is it the man himself who is somehow able or will it be Christ who for the sake of His spirit that is within which will bring forth this "Goodness"?

In terms of a percentage, what actions does any person perform that is also the direct result of the indwelling spirit of Christ in a person?

The truth that also testifies to the person of "Truth" as to whether or not it is the spirit that is also responsible for good deeds that do manifest? Who is it that has yielded to this spirit of Christ we so boldly claim also LIVES within us?

Will we forever allow our predestined and eternal purpose for being to be torn between two opinions?
It's one thing to acknowledge imperfection, yet isn't it an entirely "Different " state of an affair and/or flirtation when someone purposely embraces imperfection? And that while hearing and suggesting we've believed the "Grace of God" stands ready and waiting to transform our lowly being?

As such that shows forth the True Value found in a "New Creation" which God has since birthed into existence and as such "In this world"?


John 8:54-56
Though you do not know him , I know him . If I said I did not, I would be a liar like you, but I do know him and keep his word. Your father Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing my day; he saw it and was glad."  NIV

1 John 3:4-6

Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness. But you know that he appeared so that he might take away our sins. And in him is no sin. No one who lives in him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen him or known him. 

NIV

Luke 6:45-47
The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks. 

"Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say? I will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice.
NIV

Have you ever sat and contemplated the difference between meeting your maker at 20 or 30 verses waiting and meeting Him at 80 or 90 years old? At what stage of your existence do you plan on coming to "Know" your God and Savior?

That in the face of unmerited favor being "Claimed" and as if "Found" we hope others will also embrace?

Consider the words of Christ that might suggest, "AWAY from Me for I do NOT know You"?

What is it that acquits a soul and what is that will condemn the soul? Many do not know, yet why in light of those who suggest they are "Teachers" and others the "Student" (subjects) of this particular "Way" of life?

Many would suggest in terms of of time, they would "Rather" wait and meet their creator at 90, yet is that reality when and "If" you do understand when "Eternity" (Life Eternal) begins for those who are "FOUND to be in Christ?

And why would Christ say to some, "Well Done my Good and faithful servant"? And that when "God has been thoroughly understood to be the ONLY One who is "Good"?

I would love to suggest that "Today" there's an all out "Battle" that's waging, yet the reality is it's more of a slaughter taking place. How do you find?

What many have failed to take notice of is the net result(s) of "Fear".

Fear as such BECAUSE of what YOU suggest you DO know and believe to be "True" with regards to Fear.

Believe it or not, there is a type of fear that is mentioned among many other sins men commit. If I have to prove to you by showing you where in the bible it says such a thing, by near default you've just admitted what's lead you to your own guilt.

It's not all only about guilt and that because all mankind is guilty, yet being MADE aware has only to do with the resistance to being made "Alive in Christ" and that in ALL that He is and is representative of as ONE body. Are we too setting the limits of ALL that "Should" mean?

Not only as such that does concern(s) God, yet also all that assist in His being better defined in this world within the boundaries of the mind and hearts of men?

What is it that usually marks out a clearly defined "Battle Front" and that without mentioning whose winning the battle? Is it only the battle standard (flag) that's flown that clearly marks out whose who in any "Battle"?

Is it only blood, guts and bodies strewn everywhere as the direct result of those who've fallen in battle? Or by way of a land measurement which decides who "Victory" is?

Exactly who is that's keeping the statistics? How many have died and for what? To then consider the earth and everything it STILL belongs to God on the other side of all that have since died?

Whose skewing the "Number(s)" or "Cooking the Books" when it comes to keeping track of bodies or territories taken in battle? Skewed so those "Numbers" favor the "Opposition"?

Surely it's not the Church keeping records otherwise there would be an immediate sense of urgency and trumpet call signifying that same "Urgency"?

In terms of "Books" is there such a thing as the "Book Of Truth" or how about "The Lambs Book of Life"?

This battle front in a word picture looks like the investigation scene where there's no trustworthy eye witnesses, no video, no DNA, no finger prints or any other "Worthy" forensic evidence that would lead to the absolute conviction of the One who is to blame. Yet why is that?

Is this the case because there's no one seeing themselves as guilty as most today would have you to believe? Or is it the case where most believe in the forgiveness of "Everyone" regardless whether forgiveness is pursued and found or NOT?

In American culture today, what would the landscape end up looking like if someone like Peter were to come on scene and were able to carry out such a quick death sentence that had to do with God and man?

Not only a death sentence delivered, but "Sudden Death" where No one laid a hand on them until "After" they had been pronounced dead? Two sudden deaths where only words were spoken towards them within earshot of many others?

Be thankful for mercy and the one that does hold back the full wrath of God even if only for a while. Be thankful there's still daylight and the consideration available towards repentance and forgiveness.

Be thankful in knowing there is a type of Love that's once it's been perfected will drive OUT fear of Him that was once also "Unknown".

The greatest fear being what, just how Good you really are as compared? Compared to "Whom" though?

I'll worry about the harsh reality when the time comes

When does the size of the outlet become relative to what gets in or how fast the boat will sink. sw

How great of an opening does the thief need who seemingly only steals smaller portions over the course of time. sw

How easy is to explain why so many have lost their way when the essence of the overshadowing objective never gets tabled. sw

Mere knowledge of a matter doesn't produce the power that's required. sw

How can Christ be glorified if it's not His power that also brings glory. sw

"John 7:37-39
"If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him."  By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified. NIV

Is there a higher objective of God that pertains to Christ being glorified than humanity is willing to participate in?

And what does Christ being Glorified here in the earth look like without the participation of the spirit of Christ within?

In terms of having an common enemy and the restraint of that same enemy, what might that said "Restraint" look like? Now ask the same of an enemy that can't be seen with human eyes, yet one that can only be defined by its own "Actions" in the sight of God?

Is the appearance of the enemy being defined by way of its physical appearance or is this enemy defined by what it does or doesn't do?

In terms of a God that's also held as common to man, why is it such an important consideration where people find themselves as "Beings" that are accepted for not only who they are but even greater who they do NOT also help define?

Does the formation that's also representative of "Who a person is" get shaped and molded by any influence outside of themselves?

Is there any danger involved where people perceive themselves to be "Whatever" instead of whom God says His own will look like? And the latter as the direct result of the influence of God?

What His (Gods) own will look like on the other side of a "New Beginning" where Christ has come in and takes up permanent residency?

Why isn't there more of an importance placed upon, "Whom God sees a person to be" rather than who the surrounding world and/or supposed fellow Christians see them as?

How does fire that is perceived to have come down from heaven glorify men? How does water that is already here on earth once transformed/converted into "Flood Waters" that swallow up human life only then seem to highlight the enemies of God?

Is it only the influence of dominating thoughts of judgment, pain and punishment that helps shape the individual soul(s) and performance of men?

Luke 12:47-48
"That servant who knows his master's will and does not get ready or does not do what his master wants will be beaten with many blows. But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked. 
NIV

Did the Apostle Paul truly understand the weight of the revelation He was given? As if a weight that was uncommon to many of his time? Whose blood was Israel stained with? The same blood spread over the door post that would prevent the angel of death from entering their homes?

This same Israel who was in the midst of a different people who were non responsive to God? Did they all die or only those whom God prophesied would die?

Surely the blood of a lamb was put over the door post, yet a lamb who first had to be slain in order to obtain this same "Blood" of protection?

The blood and sign (emblem) of guilt held in common that would later be washed away? Blood openly placed on display as if the acknowledgment of their guilt where others were "Unwilling" to share in the coming glory of such a confession?

Is there any possibility of a much darker reasoning as to why so many today seem to shy away from Knowing MORE about the dealings of God than is currently being admitted?

Think what type of chaos would eventually evolve in any industry if there were no standards involved. No codes, ethic's or moral's? You don't have to look very long or hard these days, yet what does that otherwise suggest?

Take for example something like the building of a home? What if the building industry had no "Building Codes" or no industry standards for all the different amenities that go into a home?

Break it down to even a smaller scale if need be. Lets say that doorways in most homes had no Standard dimensions? How would that affect not only production but uniformity within that same "Process"?

It's easy to play the God card and say, That's talking about house building and the limitations of humanity as compared to God with whom ALL things are possible?

Are we only trying to define the results of non conformity within the door knob and hinge industry or are we borrowing from what we also know about a specific type of humanity where non conformity rules?

Just think how much of a nightmare would result not so much for the initial installation, but even more for the one who has to come in behind the initial install and do repairs as things aged?

Now, apply that same logic to the many different types of Gospels that are being preached (taught), accepted as if True and the lasting affects of same even 2 or 3 generations down the road?

And why does blame always seem to stem from what took place in the past? Blame which fuels present reasoning which demotes what others have done which by default then provides the excuse for the WAY everything is presently BEING done?

Is knowledge alone enough to prevent history from repeating itself? Why would Jesus ask, "Will I find faith when I return"? Instead why did Jesus NOT ask "Will I find knowledge about Me when I return"?

Has two thousand years changed the landscape of the type of "Faith" Jesus was asking about or has man since saw fitting to plow under all the tree's and living things that help define all that Faith is and does?

John 5:39-40
You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me , yet you refuse to come to me to have life. 
NIV

If full application of the Gospel that does concern "The Son of God" were only about Christ coming, Him being put to death and His rising from the dead, does that ever TRUTHFULLY supply the needed response(s) or explain the power of God needed that will cause some to rise unto life Eternal?

Needed to mean at any given moment as to why only some are willing to PUT on display and do wear the garments soiled with the blood of Christ? The reason being as they do go about as they participate in the net results having done so?

Really? Id like to examine that type of rationale in this blog piece.

Why doesn't the Love of God participate more than it does in the formation of humanities "Outlook" on the surrounding world and everything contained in it? The "Outlook" that has everything to do with what took place on the inside that can't bee seen at a mere glance?

Josh 8:33-35
Half of the people stood in front of Mount Gerizim and half of them in front of Mount Ebal, as Moses the servant of the LORD had formerly commanded when he gave instructions to bless the people of Israel.

Afterward, Joshua read all the words of the law — the blessings and the curses — just as it is written in the Book of the Law. There was not a word of all that Moses had commanded that Joshua did not read to the whole assembly of Israel, including the women and children, and the aliens who lived among them. 
NIV

Why is their such importance being placed upon "The showing of ones self to be approved"? Approved by whom though?

And to think so few know much of anything (verbatim) that is also "Contained" in the collective words of God?

Many can quote News Paper and TV headlines or Saturdays football game statistic's on demand yet for some "Unknown" (yet to be revealed) reasoning they couldn't tell you if their own life depended on it what else gets said of God besides a short one short sentence found in John 3:16?

Why are so many bent on insisting they are of the cult of the "Accepted" of God? That word "Cult" also being recognized as being the root word for "Cultured" and/or "Cultivated"?

The irony of the name "Culture" also being given to the test more often seen in a doctors office which proves a specific "Strain" (genus) of an "Infection". Exactly how does any cultured people(s) prove its "strain" or "genus"?

The culture is a semi controlled environment that is otherwise conducive for the growth of a certain micro organism.

In the earth what would such a "Divine spiritual Culture" look like that is also conducive for the children of God to not only grow in but also be "Proved" in?

James 3:9
With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness. NIV

Exactly how much does any person have to say that ALSO participates in what God is DOING in this world?

People are quick to suggest in keeping the "Main Thing the Main thing" yet what does that mean? Especially to those who have yet to have been informed as would have Moses or Joshua?

Informed of what though?

Why is it so hard for the thoughts that lend themselves to the formation of Christ In a person to take root (be conceived) today?

Could it have anything to do with the labors of Hollywood, Aliens and/or lies that have breached the realm in which we now live?

Could it maybe have to do with the tidal wave of twisted notions that speak only to and only about demonic possession(s)? And that while "Ignoring" the otherwise fruitful notion which suggest, "Christ In You"?

Being asked to BELIEVE in the words "Christ in You' sounds much like a possession to me?

Exactly what is the divine diet the spirit of Christ hungers for as would a "Fetus" in the womb?

John 4:34
"My food ," said Jesus, "is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work. NIV

Phil 1:29-30
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him, since you are going through the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.
NIV

John 5:39-40
You diligently study  the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life.
NIV

Now wait a minute! Why then is it that so many who try to teach while they themselves progressively learn as if to themselves how preach to others? They go on to labor so hard in order to emphasize "The work of God is Done" and has been since the sixth day of creation? To then also preach that God and Christ are One and the same?

Even in this world what happens when small children receive "Mixed Messages"? Not to mention confusing "Signals (signs) along the "Way" that continue on the journey with them? And many of those never to be corrected by the ones who were in error or others who suggest they also Love them as does God?

Why are children being taught to place what Mom or Dad have to say above what God says? Does God somehow Love less that Mom and Dad or any group of people who've chosen to agree with each other?

 Exactly who is the driving dynamo that's also ultimately defining all that Love is in this world? Exactly who is it that's standing WITH God and the same Love that also defines this same God that is Love?

Why does Jesus suggest He's has need of finishing the work of the one which also sent Him into this world?

Why so many different opinions of God? Opinions that have and are being based only upon what a certain strain of humanity are teaching ABOUT God?

Food for thought MAYBE, yet what type of food does Jesus defend?

Fools Gold

If you're not seeking should you expect to find and if you're not finding who do you blame. sw

When it is Your Father who owns the whole thing, is there truly any room for jealousy among the sons of God. sw

Are you justified only because you find or because you saw fitting to seek out the good found only in the righteousness of God and the One He sent. sw

To the keeper of the house, keeping the door closed and locked for the sake of the flies should not also prevent entry of its owner. sw

When you do find what it is you think you want, how do you then measure its authenticity for all that it is. sw

Some call it life and others a series of mistakes made they've yet to figure out. sw

What good is a mystery if it's never solved and continues to invite doubt and unbelief. sw

What value is found in the weight standard when enough is never enough. sw

It's one thing to weigh a man, yet it's an entirely different measurement when weighing the goodness of God and His limitless ways He expresses the true depth of His names sake. sw

The best argument as to why not judge others begins with the truthful discovery made when one weighs themselves by the same standard. sw

Which is weightier, guilt that prevents a person from defending what's right, or devaluing the Mercy of God that feeds on the power and performance of His Grace. sw 

Overcoming the desires that belong to this world require an uncommon strength. sw

Those who suggest overcoming the desires of this world can't be done are denying the power of Gods grace. sw

How convincing of an argument that enables one to ignore what God is saying when it's being taught and understood God was only addressing those who are now dead and gone. sw

Phil 3:17-21
Join with others in following my example , brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.

For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.

Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is on earthly things.

But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body. NIV

2 Cor 12:9-10

But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. NIV

There are some who understand the glory of their weakness and others who understand even more what the Glory of God looks like in the earth. sw

If the judgment that is also feared begins in the house of God, why does the world look so much like the house so many are desperately trying describe as the house they now live in. sw

Sweeping things under the rug only produces the lumps others will eventually trip over and uncover. sw

Deut 25:13-16

Do not have two differing weights in your bag — one heavy, one light. Do not have two differing measures in your house — one large, one small. You must have accurate and honest weights and measures, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. For the LORD your God detests anyone who does these things, anyone who deals dishonestly. NIV

Scholars love knowledge because of the potential of its influence, whereas the children of God love the reason why their Father is seen as wise and Loving as He is. sw

2 Peter 1:3-4
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.

Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

NIV