Month: December 2024

Dangers of Dabbling in Christianity

Dangers of Dabbling in Christianity

The Narrow Gate and True Discipleship

“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

“Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thorn-bushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’

Matthew 7:13-23

The Problem with “Try Jesus” Christianity

One of the things I have a strong disdain for are the cute little so-called “Christian” bumper stickers that I have seen.

One that comes to mind is the one that says; “Try Jesus.” Now I know that those who promote this sticker mean well, but the consequences of this flippant suggestion can be fatal!

Jesus is not a fad to be tried, He is not a passing idea, He is the Lord of Lords and the King of Kings; a better sticker might say . . . Have you considered Jesus? Let me explain

Understanding Religious Dabbling

What Does It Mean to Dabble?

Over the course of my life, I have heard folks say things like; “Yes, I used to “dabble” in the stock market; or I “dabbled in the occult” or “I used to dabble in Buddhism” or some other religion.

Today I want to address a problem that exists in our culture that may be far more dangerous than anything we ever imagined. It is a mindset that can be fatal, if allowed to run its course.

I fear that many people, maybe even some reading this today, are “dabbling” in Christianity. Here is the definition of dabbling . . .

Dabbling – to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest

Merriam-Webster – dabble – verb

Christianity is a very attractive way of living for those who have no real understanding of what being Christian entails. The hallmarks of a Christian from an earthly perspective might be things like:

  • Godly
  • Wholesome
  • Moral
  • Respected

What tends to happen, is that a person feels attracted to the “Christian lifestyle” and may even end up attending a church; checking things out to see if they can “fit in.”

After a season at the church, those folks who want this lifestyle learn all the Christian speak, they have the words down pat, and begin to look and act like a real Christian.

These folks have heard about Jesus, about the new birth, the need for baptism, and membership, they have taken communion and have done all the right things and are a bona fide member of the church community . . . yet there is a certain something lacking.

Could it be that this group is just “dabbling” in Christianity?

Could it be that the need to belong has superseded the need to be converted to Christ?

Signs of Christian Dabbling

Superficial Involvement

There are certain aspects of the Christian lifestyle that tend to be overlooked by the dabblers. Primarily those aspects are things that involve serving, money, and commitment.

Resistance to Financial Giving

It is hard to get a “dabbler” to consider the Biblical mandate to tithe on income they receive, or to give financially to any major project or missionary effort.

The giving is only done to the point where it is manageable and is rarely if ever, a true sacrifice. Money is far too important to the “dabbler” to squander it on Jesus and His efforts to reach the lost.

The “dabbler” often looks for ways around this mandate. Some will consider their acts of “service” to equate to a tithe. For instance, a “dabbler” may have some talent and will use that talent in the church, then consider that talent as a tithe, or benefit to the church and they placate themselves thinking that they gave something to God.

The fact is, God gave them the talent in the first place and they are stealing from God.

The problem with that sort of thinking; trading service for tithe that is, is that the service given to God is then purchased, it is not service at all, there was no sacrifice, no true worship of God, but rather a deception and an ungodly attempt to steal from the Most High God!

Limited Service Commitment

Along those lines, getting a “dabbler” to serve God is really hard. Just like those who try and trade tithe for service, the “dabbler” seldom serves unless there is a direct benefit to them.

If service means a few accolades from the church body; a pat on the shoulder, then they will go ahead and do it, after all, they need to stay in the lifestyle, and service appears to be a part of that.

Yet, for the “dabbler” there are always excuses for not being able to serve, there are family issues, time constraints, and a host of other things that are far too important to allow service to Jesus to interfere . . . He will understand.

Even more difficult, is getting a “dabbler” to make a strong and abiding commitment to the church; it is almost impossible! The “dabbler” will find many reasons to avoid commitment to any lasting agreement.

Often a “dabbler” will make a commitment, then realize later on that the commitment was a mistake and will begin to find ways to get out of the commitment, often getting upset at the leadership for prodding or end up having problems with someone inside the church, which usually leads to that “dabbler” leaving the church and heading to another one.

Lack of Genuine Transformation

The unfortunate end of those who “dabble” in Christianity, is that they end up lost and without Christ!

Most of these “dabblers” have convinced themselves that they are actually Christians and that they are saved, rescued from sin and Satan, but the sad reality is that they are not, and in the end, the stunning Words of Jesus will ring painfully in their ears . . .

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’
Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’

Matthew 7:21-23

How terrible to hear these words of Christ after a lifetime of “dabbling.”

Self-deception is a powerful tool the enemy uses to keep people deluded right up to the end!

The Contrast: Authentic Christian Faith

Spirit-Led Conversion

So, what constitutes a real Christian anyway . . . let’s see . . .

First, back to the bumper sticker . . . “Try Jesus.”

When we try and compel a lifestyle on someone, we could actually be leading them into a lifetime of self-deception that could be fatal to their soul!

You see, Jesus says in John 6:44

“No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them . . .

John 6:44

Unless you have been drawn by the Holy Spirit to come to Christ, you cannot be saved!

Too often we end up introducing people to a lifestyle rather than a Savior!

When this happens, the person begins “dabbling” in Christianity and they will suffer a terrible fate!

True Christians introduce people to Jesus, and the He and them, come to a decision about salvation!

If the Holy Spirit has been drawing them to Himself, then there is a strong possibility that they will be redeemed and the new life of Christ will explode in them!

The person who has been drawn by the Holy Spirit to Christ, who then receives the Savior, who openly and honestly embraces the salvation granted through Jesus, will experience a new birth; Jesus called it “being born again.”

It is a spiritual birth, a new and amazing spiritual awakening that transforms everything.

The newly born Christian falls madly in love with the deliverer; they no longer live for themselves, but for Him!

Love for Scripture

The new spiritual babe is exceedingly hungry for God’s Word, and the first thing they ask for is a Bible; they will fly into it, devouring all they can!

You will find it hard to pull them away from God’s Word; often they will even give up meals so they can read it!

Sacrificial Giving

Unlike the “dabbler” when a person who has been born of the Spirit, comes across passages that speak about giving tithes and offerings, they rejoice, often giving way beyond the minimum of 10%. I have known those who have given everything they have and they did it with tremendous joy!

The true Christian will see the financial need within the Body of Christ and will sacrifice much to see those needs met, often going without so that others may not have to!

The true Christian does not think their needs outweigh the needs of others, but actually, see others as being infinitely more valuable than they are!

Wholehearted Service

When it comes to service, to offering their talents to God, the true Christian will give it all. Like the prophet Isaiah who heard these words from God . . .

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”

Isaiah 6:8

The true Christian is not self-centered, but rather God-centered. When an opportunity arises to serve the living Christ, they will not miss it!

When the Body of believers finds an occasion to serve Jesus, the true Christian will do all they can to be there, supporting anyway they can . . . and they will do it with a cheerful and happy heart, not grudgingly and sad!

The truly converted person will not only step up and serve when the occasion arises, they will also find new and creative ways to serve God!

Lasting Commitment

For the true Christian, commitment is part and parcel of their life now. They are more than willing to step up and serve Christ in the church, making lasting commitments to the Body of Christ through the church.

Membership in the church is not taken lightly and they step up, making a difference to the organization that God is using to advance His Kingdom.

The Strategic Danger

May I continue to draw a contrast . . .

Dabblers tend to complain a great deal; always seeing the negative side of things. The reason being is that they have very little experience of God.

The dabbler knows that God is strong, or at least part of the Christian lifestyle is to say that God is strong and able; but the sad reality is that God is not very strong to them personally, so they tend to live in an attitude of defeat.

The true Christian knows God is strong; they have been delivered from death, hell and the grave and they know it!

Whether life on earth is hard or easy really does not matter, because they know the Master in an intimate way and the true believer will exude an air of joy, even in the midst of pain.

Finally . . .

After a great deal of consideration, I believe that “dabblers” are of the utmost importance to the enemy of God and that would be satan. Now hear me out . . .

I think it is a strategic decision on the part of satan to foist upon as many as he can the desire to “do” Christianity.

To be sure, this is risky business on his part, to send to the church interested people who are attracted to a Christian lifestyle, but historically, this seems to have worked for him.

How Dabbling Affects Churches

Impact on Church Growth

Let’s say we have a church that is growing and people are truly coming to Christ. The word will get out, and those who are interested in the Christian lifestyle, are very much attracted to those moves of God.

The real deal is amazing to watch and participate in.

The devil is very interested in any move of God, so he will do all he can to attempt to shut that down, and one of the best ways is to send in “dabblers.”

The work of God begins to grow and those who “dabble” gently infiltrate the Body of Christ; but he “dabblers” have preferences you know.

Influence on Worship

After time goes by, they often want the worship styles to look and sound a certain way, the focus is no longer on God, but on their favorite way of singing or worshiping.

Squabbles over Bible translations may arise, along with a host of other things to nit-pick over; things that draw attention away from Jesus and on to man.

Some will be very vocal about this and divisions begin.

Effect on Leadership

The “dabblers” will step into positions of leadership and try and move the church in directions other than where the Spirit had intended.

Too often when “dabblers” do not get their way, they try and create little groups convincing these little clusters that the church is going in the wrong direction and we need to change it.

The powerful move of God is now beginning to wane; the attention is being shifted from a powerful God who is converting the lost, to the needs of the “dabblers” who never really knew God in the first place.

Risk to Revival

The church slows even more; the newly converted are disillusioned and begin to drop away; by now even the “dabblers” see the church falling away too, and the “lifestyle” they wanted to keep appears to be diminishing.

Since many of the “dabblers” remain, and they are not free to give of their time and resources, the church suffers and slows even further.

A new work in the area shows promise and word of a revival begins to spread, the “dabblers” quickly run to see and join into the work, only to be used by the enemy again.

In the end, dabblers will hear the stinging words of the Mighty Savior as He declares . . . ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’                 

A Call to Authentic Faith

I think when we see Jesus; we will all utter those words . . . Lord. Lord! Let me ask you; do you know what His response will be when you say those words to Him?

Will He welcome you in, or send you away? If you are not sure of the answer, then please . . . settle it once and for all!

  • Have you been dabbling?
  • Are you being used by the enemy to put down a revival?
  • Is the Spirit calling you, drawing you?
  • Would you like to meet Jesus?  

Why not now?

Upside Down: 15 Week Bible Study

 You Have Been Seated with Christ in the Heavenly Realms

God’s great hope for us is not simply the forgiveness of sins and a place in heaven when we die; but rather, He wants us totally restored, in heart, mind and soul . . . NOW!

As we enter into this amazing adventure with God, we soon recognize that we are a part of something tremendous, something that is beyond our earthy perspective, and we are transported into the heavens with Christ; we live, breathe, and find our being in Him!

This Bible study will help you rediscover how it all began, what happened in the Garden of Eden, who is the Devil really, and what is he up to today.

  • Head into the heavenly realms and discover profound truths concerning your relationship with God, and His incredible plan for you.
  • Search your heart, preparing for a fresh baptism of the Holy Spirit. In this study, you will enter into God’s armory, suiting up with the whole armor of God.
  • Discover the Keys to the Kingdom given to you, and learn what they unlock; discovering your true nature in Christ, the authority given, the Sword of the Spirit, the covering armor, and the mission ahead, you will truly learn to pray . . . Upside Down!

Get your copy Today – Pray Upside Down

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𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲!

𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲!

Surrounded by idyllic portrayals of winter wonderlands and an overweight, jolly bearded man, with a magical sleigh, pulled by reindeer; we are flooded with countless enticements to overspend, as we try and fulfill the gift-giving requirements of this imaginary friend.

So caught up in the “𝗝𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆” madness of the season; many well-meaning parents foist upon their unsuspecting children, the idea that this mythical character is actually real!

To be sure; there is 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 𝗢𝗡𝗘 who actually knows when you’ve been sleeping, and knows when you are awake; who truly knows if you have been bad or good, and it is 𝗡𝗢𝗧 the chubby guy in the red suit!

Is it any wonder that children have a hard time believing in Jesus, later in life, after having been spoofed, regarding the fat man in the red suit, and his com-padre, the Easter Bunny.

Now, don’t get me wrong; we all have traditions regarding many things; they are not all inherently wrong or evil. There are a host of traditions that we get caught up in; holidays, sports games, hunting and fishing seasons, hobbies, and a host of other things.

When it comes to Christmas, take a moment and tell your kids about the real reason for the celebration; it is 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀.

Do your best to tell them that 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗺𝘆𝘁𝗵, and if you are courageous enough, let them in on the whole Santa and Easter Bunny thing; in the end, you 𝗔𝗡𝗗 them, will be glad!

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀, 𝗮 𝗦𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀;

𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀;

𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗿,

𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝗼𝗱, 𝗘𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲.

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲.

𝗢𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗼𝗺,

𝗧𝗼 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘇𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀.

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God – The Ultimate Transformer

God – The Ultimate Transformer

My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline,
    and do not resent his rebuke,
because the Lord disciplines those he loves,
    as a father the son he delights in.

Proverbs 3:11-12

Life-Changing Encounter with God

I had met Jesus during the summer of 1990; what an amazing year!

Through the efforts of a local church, my family was drawn to an encounter with God; an encounter that would change the course of our lives forever!

I was employed at the time by a local manufacturing facility. I was a project maintenance technician.

My job was primarily to install new equipment, which also required fabricating the necessary support apparatus required; things like steel decking, catwalks, chutes, ladders and much more.

Overcoming a Cursing Habit

Now, prior to me becoming friends with Jesus, I was quite versed in the ways of the world. What I mean to say is that, among many other things, I had a serious cursing problem . . .

I knew all the curse words and was quite proficient in that particular dialect.

However, when I met Jesus, everything began to change; especially my language.

After about 6 months of walking with my new found Friend Jesus, I really thought I was making great progress.

Tested by a Coworker’s Provocation

One evening at work, a coworker who had a special knack for getting under my skin, was pushing the limits of my new found patience.

He was really getting to me and I couldn’t take it anymore, so I spun around and gave him a real verbal tongue lashing, using some of the more disgusting vocabulary I had accumulated over the years.

Now, to be sure, this was not the first time I had delivered such a tirade to this man; but it was the first time I had done it since I’d became friends with Jesus!

My coworker was equally versed in this crude American dialect, and as always, gave it right back to me. After he uttered his comeback, he stormed away in a huff!

Seeking Forgiveness and Restoration

I stood there feeling awful and quite disgusted with myself for having stooped so low. Since it was the night shift, I headed out back of the building and went outside.

I got on my knees, and looking to the dark sky, I cried out to the Lord.

“Oh Lord, I can’t believe I said that to him.” In the quiet darkness, I thought I heard the Lord say back to me; “I do!”

I apologized to the Lord for the unkind and ugly words I had spoken to my coworker; and I asked God to forgive me.

The Lord, as always in His kind voice, assured me that I was forgiven. I felt relieved, and as I stood up to go back inside, the Lord said to me;

“Now I want you to go in there and apologize him.”

Overcoming Resistance through Obedience

“Wait a minute Lord; you don’t know him like I know him. If tell him I’m sorry, I’ll never hear the end of it! He will only get even angrier with me.”

I could tell that the Lord was serious about this and that He was not going let me get out of it.

So . . . I went and tracked down this guy whom I had excoriated a half hour ago. I pulled him aside and told him how very sorry I was that I had said such unkind words to him.

He looked intently at me; then he proceeded to tell what a blankety-blank=blank jerk I was and then he told me to go and blankety-blank . . . you get the idea!

He did just what I knew he would do . . . and I had it coming.

The thing is; after God pressed me to do the right thing with that guy; the whole cursing thing was over and done with!

I don’t think I have ever used a curse word since and it has been nearly 30 years!

The Transformative Power of God’s Discipline

God will discipline those He loves . . .

When was the last time God showed you some love?

Upside Down: 15 Week Bible Study

 You Have Been Seated with Christ in the Heavenly Realms

God’s great hope for us is not simply the forgiveness of sins and a place in heaven when we die; but rather, He wants us totally restored, in heart, mind and soul . . . NOW!

As we enter into this amazing adventure with God, we soon recognize that we are a part of something tremendous, something that is beyond our earthy perspective, and we are transported into the heavens with Christ; we live, breathe, and find our being in Him!

This Bible study will help you rediscover how it all began, what happened in the Garden of Eden, who is the Devil really, and what is he up to today.

  • Head into the heavenly realms and discover profound truths concerning your relationship with God, and His incredible plan for you.
  • Search your heart, preparing for a fresh baptism of the Holy Spirit. In this study, you will enter into God’s armory, suiting up with the whole armor of God.
  • Discover the Keys to the Kingdom given to you, and learn what they unlock; discovering your true nature in Christ, the authority given, the Sword of the Spirit, the covering armor, and the mission ahead, you will truly learn to pray . . . Upside Down!

Get your copy Today – Pray Upside Down

 

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Pitfalls of Being an ‘Over-Talker

Pitfalls of Being an ‘Over-Talker

“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak …”

James 1:19

Interrupted Stories

There is nothing quite as annoying as sharing a life-experience story; you are verbally setting up the ending, the punch line, the grand finale, hopeful to relish in the reaction from the group, only to have a zealous over-talker jump in before you even finish your thought!

The Invalidating Effect of Interruptions

Has this ever happened to you?

How did that make you feel?

If you are like me, it totally turned you off; it invalidated your spoken engagement with the group.

Your story just got cut off and you had the same feeling you get when you are in traffic, and some rude driver cuts you off.

Overcoming the Urge to Interrupt

I have to admit, I used to be one of those rude conversation usurpers!

To be honest, I still need to guard my tongue, or I easily revert to those verbal assault tactics.

The Roots of Interrupting

God had to do a great deal of work in me in order for me to see this glaring fault in myself; others saw it, but were kind enough to put up with it, allowing me to interrupt, cutting front of other oral traffic.

I have often pondered why I felt the need to “jump in” to a conversation before letting the person finish.

God revealed the answer; I was full of myself and wanted to be important, I was self-absorbed! Ouch!

Benefits of Improved Listening

Once God began to reveal to me how disrupting this was, I found that my listening skills began to improve.

I began to notice how often this “verbal road rage” was taking place.

The Over-Talker Phenomenon

To illustrate this phenomenon, consider a small group of men chatting about their hunting exploits.

Invariably, one man will begin sharing his best hunting story, the other men are already thinking of their own legend, one that will outdo the current narrative.

Just like the driver who is rushing home after work is looking for that minuscule opening to dart in front, so does the verbal jouster look for his opening, a breath, a pause in a sentence; then wham, they jump in and full throttle ahead!

The Underlying Selfishness of Interrupting

When this takes place, it reveals the selfishness of that person and the inherent need of an ego boost.

It is rare that someone actually learns how to listen more than talk.

The Power of Mastering the Tongue

The one, who can master their tongue, will gain the confidence and respect they never could have, by jumping in, and jumping on, other conversations.

The Bible says… “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak …” (James 1:19)

Now those are words to live by. Someone once said;

“God gave us two ears and one mouth, so we ought to listen twice as much as we talk.”

The Ultimate Question

Are you listening?

 

Upside Down: 15 Week Bible Study

 You Have Been Seated with Christ in the Heavenly Realms

God’s great hope for us is not simply the forgiveness of sins and a place in heaven when we die; but rather, He wants us totally restored, in heart, mind and soul . . . NOW!

As we enter into this amazing adventure with God, we soon recognize that we are a part of something tremendous, something that is beyond our earthy perspective, and we are transported into the heavens with Christ; we live, breathe, and find our being in Him!

This Bible study will help you rediscover how it all began, what happened in the Garden of Eden, who is the Devil really, and what is he up to today.

  • Head into the heavenly realms and discover profound truths concerning your relationship with God, and His incredible plan for you.
  • Search your heart, preparing for a fresh baptism of the Holy Spirit. In this study, you will enter into God’s armory, suiting up with the whole armor of God.
  • Discover the Keys to the Kingdom given to you, and learn what they unlock; discovering your true nature in Christ, the authority given, the Sword of the Spirit, the covering armor, and the mission ahead, you will truly learn to pray . . . Upside Down!

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Finding Freedom Through Confession – Proverbs 28:13

Finding Freedom Through Confession – Proverbs 28:13

Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

Proverbs 28:13

The Weight of Secrets

Have you ever carried a secret that felt heavy?

Maybe it’s something you did or a mistake you’re trying to hide.

This verse offers a pathway to freedom that might not seem reasonable at first.

The Problem with Hiding

Think about a wound that gets covered up without being cleaned.

It might look fine on the surface, but underneath, it’s not healing properly.

That’s exactly what happens when we hide our sins instead of addressing them.

The Power of Confession

Confession isn’t just about admitting wrongs – it’s about being honest with God and ourselves.

It’s like opening the curtains in a dark room. Suddenly, light fills the space, and everything becomes clear.

Beyond Just Words

Notice the verse mentions both confessing AND renouncing.

This means we’re not just acknowledging our mistakes but also choosing to turn away from them.

It’s like not only admitting you’re on the wrong road but actually turning around.

Your Step Toward Freedom

Today, is there something YOU need to bring into the light?

Remember, God’s mercy awaits those who come to Him honestly.

Start with the thing that’s been weighing on your heart; talk to Him about it! Tell Him what YOU did, and express your sorrow for going against Him.

He will hear you, forgive you and heal your heart!

Upside Down: 15 Week Bible Study

 You Have Been Seated with Christ in the Heavenly Realms

God’s great hope for us is not simply the forgiveness of sins and a place in heaven when we die; but rather, He wants us totally restored, in heart, mind and soul . . . NOW!

As we enter into this amazing adventure with God, we soon recognize that we are a part of something tremendous, something that is beyond our earthy perspective, and we are transported into the heavens with Christ; we live, breathe, and find our being in Him!

This Bible study will help you rediscover how it all began, what happened in the Garden of Eden, who is the Devil really, and what is he up to today.

  • Head into the heavenly realms and discover profound truths concerning your relationship with God, and His incredible plan for you.
  • Search your heart, preparing for a fresh baptism of the Holy Spirit. In this study, you will enter into God’s armory, suiting up with the whole armor of God.
  • Discover the Keys to the Kingdom given to you, and learn what they unlock; discovering your true nature in Christ, the authority given, the Sword of the Spirit, the covering armor, and the mission ahead, you will truly learn to pray . . . Upside Down!

Get your copy Today – Pray Upside Down

Posted by onthesolidrock in Daily Inspiration, Forgiveness