HEAVENLY INCLINED...: COMPOSITE OF LOVE....

Thanksgiving for the LORD's Favor

Psalms 138 (A Psalm of David)
1/ I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.
2/ I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy loving-kindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.
3/ In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.
4/ All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth.
5/ Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of the LORD.
6/ Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
7/ Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.
8/ The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me:
thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands... AMEN!!!

One CANNOT earn GRACE, it is HIS own ESSENCE; a gift, still, IF one claims to be IN HIS GRACE, we ARE to, or, OUGHT to, be reflections of that GRACE! 2 CORINTHIANS 6:1, tells us not to take HIS GRACE in vain! This means, living in LOVE, morality, ethics, virtue, righteousness, and, spiritual improvement, TOWARDS, spiritual maturity, WHILE, visibly BEING as LIGHTS, beaming OF *GOD*, beckoning the world, TO THE LIGHT! Righteousness MEANS, conduct in conformity with *GOD'S* WILL, and, "Be HOLY because I AM HOLY!", therefore, indicating that knowledge, wisdom, and, effort, DO, apply TO the righteous!!! NEVER forget, we were grafted in, and, if we do not bear fruit, as a dead branch, we will be pruned out, just as were, the natural branches!!!

We are not saved by works, instead, works PROVE HIM in us: they identify HIS own...

IF I claim ONENESS with *GOD*, through CHRIST JESUS, I am DEAD TO THE WORLD, THUS, LIVING as HIM, which is, hopefully, witnessed IN, and, THROUGH, my every thought, action, and, reaction; MEANING, I am, THROUGH CONSCIOUS application OF THE WORD, HIS COMMANDS, HIS WILL, REFLECTING righteousness, not, merely, FAITH! I become, the TRULY FRUITFUL branch, of THE VINE, the TRUE member of THE BODY/THE CHURCH, CHRIST JESUS, and, TESTIFY, then, GLORIFY, BOLDLY, BY my thoughts, actions, and, reactions, HIS name, because, HE IS WORTHY, and, IN HIS LOVE, has SHOWN me, how I OUGHT to exist, to which, I eagerly, adapt, and, comply!!!

MATTHEW 5:48...
So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect

1 PETER 1:14-16...
14/ Like obedient children, do not act in compliance with the desires of your former ignorance
15/ but, as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in every aspect of your conduct,
16/ for it is written, "Be holy because I (am) holy."

ROMANS 12:2...
Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.

Conduct, in conformity to *GOD'S* WILL, marks the righteous; it is NOT because of guilt, or, ancient Laws, but, because of LOVE; LOVE for *GOD*, self, then, others! CHRIST JESUS gave us Commandments to live by, of which, the first is to LOVE *GOD*, with all of your mind, heart, and, soul; the second is, to LOVE one another!

LOVE COMPELS us to LIVE IN HIM, through conduct which conforms to *GOD*; in other words, morality, ethics, doing good, and, being good, and, ever striving to improve the spirit! It is about REFLECTING THE TRUTH, for ALL to bear witness to, FOR, and, TO HIS GLORY, RADIANTLY SHINING OF HIS POWER, GRACE, and, MERCIES!!!

It IS ALL ABOUT LOVE, baby, all about LOVE!!!

MATTHEW 4: 17...From that time on, Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."

JOHN 14:15..."If you love me, you will keep my commandments.

NOTE: I do not intend to preach, rather to reach; to stir up, awaken, to inspire, and, bring forth, in discussion, that which is, perhaps, dormantly existing in the heart of hearts, thus, little, or, no, sugar coatings, just THE WORD of *GOD*, the TRUTH, along with some of my thoughts. And truth is, I am reminding myself always, as I practice these reminders, in the best of my abilities, and capacities, while RELYING on THE LORD to lead me on that narrow PATH---> MATTHEW 7: 14: "For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it... TO *GOD* BE ALL GLORY...

COMPOSITE OF LOVE....

Composition of LOVE...

Humility, fear of *GOD*
Fidelity, FAITH, FAITHFULNESS
Devotion, earnestness, respect, regard, intimacy, allegiance...
Compassion, kindness, tolerance, understanding, patience, forbearance, encouragement, grace, mercy, charity, caring, sharing, gentle, meek, modest, moral, loyal, peaceable, chaste, temperate, diligent, fearless, courageous, selfless, virtued...
Non-boasting, not envious, not inflated with pride, not seeking self-interests, non-brooding, not rejoicing over wrong-doing, non-envious, not rude...
Seeks what is right, just, and good, and always striving to become such...
Bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things (good), steadfast, diligent, deliberate, conscious, conscientious...
Builds UP THE LORD, and others...
Maintains ethical, and moral character, and behaviours, honest, sincere, trustworthy...
Inspires by DOING, and BEING good...
Forwards LOVE consistently...
Exists for HIS WILL, according to HIS WORD, CHRIST JESUS, HIS GLORY, and the overall good of others...
Does not doubt that LOVE holds power enough to fulfill HIS WILL, and improve the soul...
Is WILLING to, daily, take on greater understanding of LOVE, and to, hourly, think, do, and react in LOVE...
Fully convinced that LOVE IS the the substance of our armor which provides, exceedingly, at all times, in all ways...
PRAISES, WORSHIPS, GLORIFIES, EXALTS, EXTOLS, and REJOICES IN THE LORD, whom IS LOVE, and gives LOVE...
And finally, LOVE PRAYS without ceasing, more, more, and more as it's richness is enjoined to the very core of the being....

Each of the above can be broken down into other components/factors which reiterate, and express LOVE, and tighten it's bonds, to secure it! To LOVE as *GOD* would have us to, is a PROCESS natural to our allegiance with HIM, and the facts which comprise LOVE, are what develop the correct mentality, loyalty, and maturity which necessitate lasting, incorruptible, FAITHFUL LOVE, none of which we are initiating, instead it is through HIM, and our LOVE is opening UP to HIS works in our lives!!!

An understanding of THE LORD, HIS WILL, HIS WAYS, HIS WORD, and LOVE give us insight into the breadth, length, height, and depth of our relationship to HIM, for the purpose of BEING able to exemplify HIM, and THE SPIRIT....

We ought to be ROOTED, and GROUNDED IN CHRIST JESUS, LOVE, and what allows THE SPIRIT to work in us, through us, and around us, FOR HIS GLORY, and the good of all, as well as for the advancement of the TRUE self, the spirit, which remains after the flesh has perished...

We should study and KNOW the LOVE OF CHRIST, which surpasses knowledge, that we are filled with the fullness of *GOD*, for we are being sanctified, and consecrated into HIS HOLY order, for purposes HIGHER than we might imagine!!!

LOVE IS THE CORE of DEVOTION, and that which KEEPS the DEVOUT in ONENESS with THE *GOD*HEAD! IF we have CHRIST as our HEAD, we have died to the world, and it's ways, and are alive IN HIM, with HIM working in us, and LOVE is what allows a person to surrender, and submit to HIS HOLY PRESENCE, and continued works through us!!!

WHEN people exist in LOVE, there is a reaction which runs through societies! LOVE increases the likelihood of HONOURED Marriages, healthy, happy Families, true Friendship, and works all the way through in goodness! LOVE IS ACTIVE, ALWAYS IN ACTION!!!

A multitude of sins are covered in living in LOVE; let's take a moment to reflect on this:
The speedy approach of death and judgment concerns all, to which these words naturally lead our minds. Our approaching end, is a powerful argument to make us sober in all worldly matters, and earnest in religion.

There are so many things amiss in all, that unless love covers, excuses, and forgives in others, the mistakes and faults for which every one needs the forbearance of others, Satan will prevail to stir up divisions and discords. But we are not to suppose that charity will cover or make amends for the sins of those who exercise it, so as to induce God to forgive them.

The nature of a Christian's work, which is high work and hard work, the goodness of the Master, and the excellence of the reward, all require that our endeavours should be serious and earnest. And in all the duties and services of life, we should aim at the glory of God as our chief end.

He is a miserable, unsettled wretch, who cleaves to himself, and forgets God; is only perplexed about his credit, and gain, and base ends, which are often broken, and which, when he attains, both he and they must shortly perish together. But he who has given up himself and his all to God, may say confidently that the Lord is his portion; and nothing but glory through Christ Jesus, is solid and lasting; that abideth for ever.

It is well worth the time to understand, embrace, and exist in LOVE, as it pleases THE LORD, and does wonders for all in our path, as well as sets the standard for others, and future generations, *GOD* WILLING! To live according to LOVE, to *GOD* is to store up treasure in HEAVEN, which we can enjoy in PEACE for all eternity!!!

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