I have elaborated in previous posts regarding the lack of discipleship of new believers; and it should always be remembered that Jesus said in Matthew 28:19-20
19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
It appears NIV actually says go and make disciples; something I never noticed until now. Here in the King James we see the concept of teaching all things Christ has commanded-certainly that includes warnings about the thought life and imaginations being potential outward sins at some point such as adultery and hating others for two examples. We certainly can see that Jesus warns people about money being where their heart is focused on in where our treasure is; our heart is also. (Mett. 6:21).
None of us are exempt from persecution or trials as God tests us to see if we will remain faithful or fall away. That is a key concept we see with the parable of the sower and the seeds as Jesus doesn't promise exemption but expresses the certainty that those who produce fruit will pass the test of trials of persecution and cares of this world.
Going through the fire is imperitive; although we often can view scripture as simply the avoidance of sin and continually following the law if we become too legalistic in our concept of scripture. Psalm 119 demonstrates repetitive references to loving the law of God but it is onlythrough His strength that we have any desire to follow Him; and deep affection for things which He loves and He hates as I brought up the other day.
The other day I realized a friend of mine was the one that gave a hard saying on this matter to another church member. I won't get into specifics but the general idea is that our walk with God must be paramount over family and any other worldly affections.
I have elaborated in previous posts regarding the lack of discipleship of new believers; and it should always be remembered that Jesus said in Matthew 28:19-20
19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
It appears NIV actually says go and make disciples; something I never noticed until now. Here in the King James we see the concept of teaching all things Christ has commanded-certainly that includes warnings about the thought life and imaginations being potential outward sins at some point such as adultery and hating others for two examples. We certainly can see that Jesus warns people about money being where their heart is focused on in where our treasure is; our heart is also. (Mett. 6:21).
None of us are exempt from persecution or trials as God tests us to see if we will remain faithful or fall away. That is a key concept we see with the parable of the sower and the seeds as Jesus doesn't promise exemption but expresses the certainty that those who produce fruit will pass the test of trials of persecution and cares of this world.
Going through the fire is imperitive; although we often can view scripture as simply the avoidance of sin and continually following the law if we become too legalistic in our concept of scripture. Psalm 119 demonstrates repetitive references to loving the law of God but it is onlythrough His strength that we have any desire to follow Him; and deep affection for things which He loves and He hates as I brought up the other day.
The other day I realized a friend of mine was the one that gave a hard saying on this matter to another church member. I won't get into specifics but the general idea is that our walk with God must be paramount over family and any other worldly affections.
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