Parents & Proving God’s Will Pt-4 ~ Message 101

  This message begins by discussing the differences between Mothers and Fathers and studies the similarities that scripture tells us about God.  Following this it continues with a topic that is missing in churches, namely how to have proof that our service won’t be like that of Cain’s when he and Able brought offerings to God.   The problem wasn’t the quality it was about bringing what God wanted.  This led to a disaster of pride because mankind has a real problem with rejection.  Cain felt offended and disrespected but being unable to blame himself he took his anger out on the one he believed had made him look bad.

  This event parallels our current society in the growing problem of road rage.  People who have never met can feel disrespected and offended and can throw their lives away in just minutes because they don’t stop to consider the consequences of their actions in perspective to a minor traffic incident.     

  The importance of getting proof of our service before our works are judged cannot be overstated.  Jesus gave several illustrations that made it clear that proceeding to accomplish something without making sure our efforts won’t be wasted are imperative for a successful outcome.  From building without counting the cost to where to set a foundation he warned us to be sure our spiritual houses were being built according to God’s plans and with the appropriate materials.

  David wrote in Psalm 118:8; “It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.”  This admonition is readily acknowledged by believers and yet I have never heard a message on it without the foundation assumption being that we are right in our beliefs, it’s the other people who need to make changes.  Just consider how many different Churches, Doctrines, Pastors, Teachers and Bible versions there today and the dilemma becomes apparent.  Who can you trust for guidance so you won’t be ashamed when your service is judged?  Remember that we are talking about eternal consequences.  There is only one reliable source and that is God himself.         

The problem is that no one seems to know how to find that Biblical proof that Paul wrote about in Romans 12..  Just ask anyone how to prove God’s will and you will find that it’s a great mystery.  The reason may be that church leaders are afraid that it would challenge their authority so they avoid the subject, but whatever the reason it is obvious that if everyone were doing what God wanted, it would eliminate disagreements and confusion: 1 Cor. 14:33 “For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace...”.  The “Church” would function as a single body without conflict as explained in 1 Cor. 12. 

  As a result of this missing information every ministry has developed its own individual beliefs.  The result is like that in Judges 21:25b, “Every man did that which was right in his own eyes”.

  With this in mind it is easy to understand how the old saying of, “Divide and Conquer” has been used by Satan in these last days against the “Church” to promote tradition and the doctrines of men. 

Scripture: Isa. 66:1-3,5,10-14, Rom. 12:1-2, Eph. 5:1-2,6-10

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