Matthew 7:13- 23
That is not easy. The scripture I placed on our title really has hit home. I have to re-examine my life. If that gate is really small, and that road is really narrow, which I think it is because Jesus said it is, and I do believe every word written in the Bible, then am I going to enter it based on Gods word or because I think so. Does my life really reflect Gods word and am I bearing good fruit and doing the will of the Father. I have got to compare my life to scripture and nothing else.
I'm finding that God's word is not a comfy feel good message that the church has turned it into today. Nor is it something that we should take lightly. Like not reading it or really studying it. I'm finding more and more that Christians or people who call themselves Christians don't even know the word of God, and the instruction it gives to us and the life it has called us to live. (Holiness, Godliness, Purity, righteousness) to name a few. Those who call themselves Christians today, look very different to this.
This has been very sobering to me. Re-examining my life is not easy, it requires honesty, openess, and welcomes change and heavy rebuke, necessary to expose the sin and deception that has slowly crept in over the years of complacency in the church and our lives. I personally feel this needs to be done regularly, often, everyday. Not an easy thing to do, but very necessary.
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3 comments:
Wow Cari, what a word. Thank you for sharing something that may not be easily received, but so necessary. Thank you for always challenging me to a higher standard, by heading the Lord's command and instruction.
Cari, this is a wonderful post. Certainly makes me reflect on my own life. Bless you for this great message.
Lulu
Not an easy thing to do but very necessary - I agree.
Insightful and inspirational thoughts Cari - thanks for sharing it with us.
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