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
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"?
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?
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