BEARING WITH ONE ANOTHER IN LOVE.
Ephesians 4:1–5, “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit: - just as you were called to one hope when you were called: - one Lord, one faith, one baptism” Romans 12:8, “If it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the need of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.” Colossians 3:13–15, Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
Am I willing to do the will of God? If I am a true disciple, I die to what I prefer and you should die for what you prefer if you belong and live only for God’s will to be done. To support division is to war against God’s eternal purpose. Paul gives to faction- makers this solemn warning. 1st Corinthians 3:17–20, “If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is sacred, and you are that temple. Do not deceive yourselves. If any one of you thinks he is wise by the standards of this age, he should become a “fool” so that he may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness”; and again, The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.”
Do we know “the Lord’s will” about one undivided Church? For He plainly reveals His will, especially in the books of Ephesians and 1st Corinthians. Can we do His will? For He “works out everything in conformity with the purpose of His will.” Ephesians 1:11–13, “In Him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of His will, in order that we, who were the first hope in Christ, might be for the praise of His glory. And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in Him with seal, the promised Holy Spirit.”
In Ephesians, Paul makes this bold and amazing declaration: Christ destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by abolishing in His flesh the Law with its commandments and regulations. Ephesians 2:14–15, “For he Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by abolishing in His flesh the law with its commandments and regulations. His purpose was to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace.” When we remember that Paul was raised as a strict observer of that Law. Acts of Apostles 22:3. “Then Paul said: I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city. Under Gamaliel I was thoroughly trained in the law of our fathers and was just as zealous for God as any of you are today.” Galatians 1:14, “I was advancing in Judaism beyond many Jews of my own age and was extremely zealous for the traditions of my fathers.” Philippians 3:5–7, “I have more : circumcised on the eight day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews ; in regard to the law, a Pharisee ; as for zeal, persecuting the church ; as for legalistic righteousness, faultless . But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. » and he still recognizes its value. So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous and good. Romans 7:12, “So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous and good.” Paul reminds us that the law came from God. Romans 10:4, “Christ is the end of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes.” So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith. Now that faith has come, we are no longer under the supervision of the law. “But if you are led by the spirit you are not under law” Galatians 5:16 –18, “So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under law.”
Some people suggest that Christ removed only a certain part of the Law of Moses. They call this part “the ceremonial law” and they say that it deals with external matters such as the sacrificing of animals. But as we read through the Bible, this explanation fails on two accounts. First, Scripture itself never uses the term « the ceremonial law » or anything like it. Second, Scripture never divides the Law of Moses into two distinct parts, whether « moral and ceremonial or any other division. To the contrary, Scripture shows the importance of the entire law.”
All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written; Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the law. Galatians 3:6–14, “Consider Abraham: “He believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” Understand, then, that those who believe are children of Abraham. The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and announced the gospel in advance to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you. So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith. All who rely on observing the law is under a curse, for it is written: “Curse is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law. Clearly no one is justified before God by the law, because, “The righteous will live by faith.” The law is not based on faith; on the contrary, “The man who does these things will live by them.” Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.” He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.” So the Bible says you are a letter from Christ written not with ink but with the spirit of the living God. 2nd Corinthians 3:2–3, “You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everybody. You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.”
Superstition is an illogical belief based on ignorance.
Since many forces act on us at one time, we often have conflicts, or motives that are opposed to one another. You will agree that you want some things but do not want others. The will of God and the teaching of Jesus Christ on gospel it is a case of take it or leave it accepting the undesirable with the desirable. (The Kingdom of HEAVEN)
May you be blessed to accept the purpose of God over His Church.
Ephesians 4:1–5, “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit: - just as you were called to one hope when you were called: - one Lord, one faith, one baptism” Romans 12:8, “If it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the need of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.” Colossians 3:13–15, Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
Am I willing to do the will of God? If I am a true disciple, I die to what I prefer and you should die for what you prefer if you belong and live only for God’s will to be done. To support division is to war against God’s eternal purpose. Paul gives to faction- makers this solemn warning. 1st Corinthians 3:17–20, “If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is sacred, and you are that temple. Do not deceive yourselves. If any one of you thinks he is wise by the standards of this age, he should become a “fool” so that he may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness”; and again, The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.”
Do we know “the Lord’s will” about one undivided Church? For He plainly reveals His will, especially in the books of Ephesians and 1st Corinthians. Can we do His will? For He “works out everything in conformity with the purpose of His will.” Ephesians 1:11–13, “In Him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of His will, in order that we, who were the first hope in Christ, might be for the praise of His glory. And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in Him with seal, the promised Holy Spirit.”
In Ephesians, Paul makes this bold and amazing declaration: Christ destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by abolishing in His flesh the Law with its commandments and regulations. Ephesians 2:14–15, “For he Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by abolishing in His flesh the law with its commandments and regulations. His purpose was to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace.” When we remember that Paul was raised as a strict observer of that Law. Acts of Apostles 22:3. “Then Paul said: I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city. Under Gamaliel I was thoroughly trained in the law of our fathers and was just as zealous for God as any of you are today.” Galatians 1:14, “I was advancing in Judaism beyond many Jews of my own age and was extremely zealous for the traditions of my fathers.” Philippians 3:5–7, “I have more : circumcised on the eight day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews ; in regard to the law, a Pharisee ; as for zeal, persecuting the church ; as for legalistic righteousness, faultless . But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. » and he still recognizes its value. So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous and good. Romans 7:12, “So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous and good.” Paul reminds us that the law came from God. Romans 10:4, “Christ is the end of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes.” So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith. Now that faith has come, we are no longer under the supervision of the law. “But if you are led by the spirit you are not under law” Galatians 5:16 –18, “So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under law.”
Some people suggest that Christ removed only a certain part of the Law of Moses. They call this part “the ceremonial law” and they say that it deals with external matters such as the sacrificing of animals. But as we read through the Bible, this explanation fails on two accounts. First, Scripture itself never uses the term « the ceremonial law » or anything like it. Second, Scripture never divides the Law of Moses into two distinct parts, whether « moral and ceremonial or any other division. To the contrary, Scripture shows the importance of the entire law.”
All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written; Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the law. Galatians 3:6–14, “Consider Abraham: “He believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” Understand, then, that those who believe are children of Abraham. The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and announced the gospel in advance to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you. So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith. All who rely on observing the law is under a curse, for it is written: “Curse is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law. Clearly no one is justified before God by the law, because, “The righteous will live by faith.” The law is not based on faith; on the contrary, “The man who does these things will live by them.” Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.” He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.” So the Bible says you are a letter from Christ written not with ink but with the spirit of the living God. 2nd Corinthians 3:2–3, “You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everybody. You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.”
Superstition is an illogical belief based on ignorance.
Since many forces act on us at one time, we often have conflicts, or motives that are opposed to one another. You will agree that you want some things but do not want others. The will of God and the teaching of Jesus Christ on gospel it is a case of take it or leave it accepting the undesirable with the desirable. (The Kingdom of HEAVEN)
May you be blessed to accept the purpose of God over His Church.