Apostle Paul speak of OBEDIENCE to FAITH: ROMANS 1:5...
Through him we have received the grace of apostleship, to bring about the obedience of faith, for the sake of his name, among all the Gentiles...
What IS obedience to FAITH??? Well, let us look at a few of the Scriptures...
ROMANS 2:15...
They show that the demands of the law are written in their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even defend them...
ACTS 26:20...
On the contrary, first to those in Damascus and in Jerusalem and throughout the whole country of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I preached the need to repent and turn to God, and to do works giving evidence of repentance...
These two passages speak volumes to me; They SHOW that the DEMANDS of the LAW ARE written in the hearts, while their CONSCIENCE also BEARS witness, and, THE NEED TO REPENT, and, TURN TO *GOD*, and, to DO WORKS GIVING EVIDENCE OF REPENTANCE!!!
It is written that THE WORD of *GOD* IS written in the hearts of ALL of Mankind, but, some DEFY it, DENY it, REFUSE it, or, IGNORE it, but, BECAUSE HE IS IN them, they will have NO excuse, IF they go against what is!!!
The *GODLY* EXHIBIT their LOVE for *GOD*, openly, as they LIVE, and, ACT IN COMPLIANCE to HIS precepts, laws, and, ways! And, as they IMPROVE upon their spirits, they RADIATE, a REFLECTION OF HIM, TO HIS GLORY, FOR ALL in existence to bear witness to! They are, in the best of their ability, and, increasingly, as CHRIST JESUS; gentle, kind, LOVING, caring, compassionate, sharing, tolerant, patient, moral, ethical, with integrity, virtuous, devoted to HIS WORD in study, and, application, and, on their way, ALWAYS, to BECOMING WHOLESOMELY GOOD, THAT HE IS SEEN THROUGH THEM!!!
I have seen, and, experienced, the rotten filth of this world, and, KNOW that there is NOTHING GREATER than *GOD*, and, HIS WAYS! I am EAGERLY HAPPY to learn, and, utilize HIS WAYS, that HIS WILL is fulfilled THROUGH me! I SEE, in retrospect, and, reflection, WHAT I MUST do, in order TO GLORIFY HIM, and, to HONOUR HIM, to which I work, diligently, to master, at least, in the best of my human capacities! HE IS glad when we are SINCERELY IMPROVING upon ourselves IN HIS name, and, given our human condition, this is about as good as it gets: EFFORT means MUCH TO HIM!!!
We must LIVE, FULLY, in LOVE, being, and, doing good, PRAISING, WORSHIPPING, being GRATEFUL, THANKFUL, APPRECIATIVE, and, DEVELOPING the spirit into our *GOD* given worthiness; it is all right there, just waiting to be brought INTO THE LIGHT!!!
REV. LWINSOR © 2011
ALL RIGHTS RETAINED/RESERVED IN AUTHORSHIP BY THE GRACE OF *GOD*
*except for BIBLICAL, and/or, other references*
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ACTS 26:20...
... the need to repent and turn to God and do works giving evidence of repentance...
DO WORKS GIVING EVIDENCE of repentance! Indicative of the RESPONSIBILITY TO forgiveness! Many argue that there is NO responsibility to forgiveness, but, truly, there is, and, as with ANY contract between two, or more, the COVENANT of PEACE is TWO-SIDED, and, REQUIRES fulfillment of both sides, one o...f which we KNOW IS; that of *GOD*!!!
We MUST ANCHOR to *GOD*, and, act in ways that secure that anchoring; acting rightfully, justly, ethically, morally, and, all characteristics, virtuous, and, wholesome, that the GOOD of our being IS THE EVIDENCE of our HONOURING the COVENANT, and, GRACIOUS MERCIES of our LORD, *GOD*! HE commands IMPROVEMENT, and, a RELEASE from the 'natural' (worldly) plane, to SECURE to the spiritual plane, which, REALISTICALLY, IS THE NATURAL plane for ALL in CREATION, as *GOD* IS our CREATOR, PROVIDER, and, all which is!!!
EFFORT accounts for much, as, HE KNOWS that we cannot be perfect in this life, yet, the UNDERSTANDING of the NEED to IMPROVE, which, requires effort, SHOWS HIM that we are sincere, and, aligned, which, coupled with FAITH, places us IN the path of receiving what IS natural to HIS intentions/plans for us!!!
Because it is the season for celebrating the GIFT of CHRIST, let us, also, give something tangible in return to HIM! Let us learn, understand, and, apply HIS WAY, that HE IS GLORIFIED, and, HONOURED THROUGH us, as we PRODUCE that which, evil cannot taint, or, destroy! Let us GIVE TO HIM, the VERY BEST we can muster, despite our imperfections, that HIS name IS exalted, above all else! Let us, as SHINING EXAMPLES, REFLECT HIM, in LOVE, compassion, tolerance, patience, kindness, and, all actions wholesomely good, that the world over, bears witness to HIS mysteries, and, is touched, by the warming anointment of HIS eternal LIGHT!!!
REV. LWINSOR © 2011
Through him we have received the grace of apostleship, to bring about the obedience of faith, for the sake of his name, among all the Gentiles...
What IS obedience to FAITH??? Well, let us look at a few of the Scriptures...
ROMANS 2:15...
They show that the demands of the law are written in their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even defend them...
ACTS 26:20...
On the contrary, first to those in Damascus and in Jerusalem and throughout the whole country of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I preached the need to repent and turn to God, and to do works giving evidence of repentance...
These two passages speak volumes to me; They SHOW that the DEMANDS of the LAW ARE written in the hearts, while their CONSCIENCE also BEARS witness, and, THE NEED TO REPENT, and, TURN TO *GOD*, and, to DO WORKS GIVING EVIDENCE OF REPENTANCE!!!
It is written that THE WORD of *GOD* IS written in the hearts of ALL of Mankind, but, some DEFY it, DENY it, REFUSE it, or, IGNORE it, but, BECAUSE HE IS IN them, they will have NO excuse, IF they go against what is!!!
The *GODLY* EXHIBIT their LOVE for *GOD*, openly, as they LIVE, and, ACT IN COMPLIANCE to HIS precepts, laws, and, ways! And, as they IMPROVE upon their spirits, they RADIATE, a REFLECTION OF HIM, TO HIS GLORY, FOR ALL in existence to bear witness to! They are, in the best of their ability, and, increasingly, as CHRIST JESUS; gentle, kind, LOVING, caring, compassionate, sharing, tolerant, patient, moral, ethical, with integrity, virtuous, devoted to HIS WORD in study, and, application, and, on their way, ALWAYS, to BECOMING WHOLESOMELY GOOD, THAT HE IS SEEN THROUGH THEM!!!
I have seen, and, experienced, the rotten filth of this world, and, KNOW that there is NOTHING GREATER than *GOD*, and, HIS WAYS! I am EAGERLY HAPPY to learn, and, utilize HIS WAYS, that HIS WILL is fulfilled THROUGH me! I SEE, in retrospect, and, reflection, WHAT I MUST do, in order TO GLORIFY HIM, and, to HONOUR HIM, to which I work, diligently, to master, at least, in the best of my human capacities! HE IS glad when we are SINCERELY IMPROVING upon ourselves IN HIS name, and, given our human condition, this is about as good as it gets: EFFORT means MUCH TO HIM!!!
We must LIVE, FULLY, in LOVE, being, and, doing good, PRAISING, WORSHIPPING, being GRATEFUL, THANKFUL, APPRECIATIVE, and, DEVELOPING the spirit into our *GOD* given worthiness; it is all right there, just waiting to be brought INTO THE LIGHT!!!
REV. LWINSOR © 2011
ALL RIGHTS RETAINED/RESERVED IN AUTHORSHIP BY THE GRACE OF *GOD*
*except for BIBLICAL, and/or, other references*
BIBLICAL, and/or, other references MARKED BOLDLY IN COLOURS
Here is another post aligned to this message...
ACTS 26:20...
... the need to repent and turn to God and do works giving evidence of repentance...
DO WORKS GIVING EVIDENCE of repentance! Indicative of the RESPONSIBILITY TO forgiveness! Many argue that there is NO responsibility to forgiveness, but, truly, there is, and, as with ANY contract between two, or more, the COVENANT of PEACE is TWO-SIDED, and, REQUIRES fulfillment of both sides, one o...f which we KNOW IS; that of *GOD*!!!
We MUST ANCHOR to *GOD*, and, act in ways that secure that anchoring; acting rightfully, justly, ethically, morally, and, all characteristics, virtuous, and, wholesome, that the GOOD of our being IS THE EVIDENCE of our HONOURING the COVENANT, and, GRACIOUS MERCIES of our LORD, *GOD*! HE commands IMPROVEMENT, and, a RELEASE from the 'natural' (worldly) plane, to SECURE to the spiritual plane, which, REALISTICALLY, IS THE NATURAL plane for ALL in CREATION, as *GOD* IS our CREATOR, PROVIDER, and, all which is!!!
EFFORT accounts for much, as, HE KNOWS that we cannot be perfect in this life, yet, the UNDERSTANDING of the NEED to IMPROVE, which, requires effort, SHOWS HIM that we are sincere, and, aligned, which, coupled with FAITH, places us IN the path of receiving what IS natural to HIS intentions/plans for us!!!
Because it is the season for celebrating the GIFT of CHRIST, let us, also, give something tangible in return to HIM! Let us learn, understand, and, apply HIS WAY, that HE IS GLORIFIED, and, HONOURED THROUGH us, as we PRODUCE that which, evil cannot taint, or, destroy! Let us GIVE TO HIM, the VERY BEST we can muster, despite our imperfections, that HIS name IS exalted, above all else! Let us, as SHINING EXAMPLES, REFLECT HIM, in LOVE, compassion, tolerance, patience, kindness, and, all actions wholesomely good, that the world over, bears witness to HIS mysteries, and, is touched, by the warming anointment of HIS eternal LIGHT!!!
REV. LWINSOR © 2011
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