Today's Focus: Which KIND of CHRISTIANITY are you PRACTICING?
There are two kind of Christianity practices I have observed genuinely born again Christians are currently practicing in this World. Theses are:
1. Christianity practice by human WORK.
That is, Christianity practice with results, but achieved by thinking, speaking and living based on SIGHT and SENTIMENT. So sad, so bad!
The Bible counsels us New Testament (Covenant) believers thus:
For we WALK by faith, not by sight. (2 Corinthians 5:7).
This kind of Christianity practice though with results pleases man's lust and pride, but displeases God completely. (1 John 2:15-17; James 4:1-10).
2. Christianity practice by divine WORK.
That is, Christianity practice with results, but achieved by thinking, speaking and living based on FAITH.
The Bible counsels us New Testament (Covenant) believers thus:
But without FAITH it is impossible to PLEASE Him: for he that comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.(Hebrews 11:6; 2 Corinthians 4:13).
This kind of Christianity practice pleases God, but displeases man's lust and pride.
Now, for your information, the Bible reveals to us that to ALL labour (work) under the Heaven, there is profit. However, it is only profit from FAITH driven labour (work) that pleases God, not SIGHT driven labour (work). True! (Proverbs 14:23; 1 Corinthians 3:6-15; Hebrews 11).
Profit or result from FAITH (hearing, believing and obeying God) driven labour (work) in this World is good SUCCESS in the sight and side of God in Heaven. This is because, His Will is being done on Earth as it is in Heaven. True! (Matthew 6:9,10).
That is why God instructed Joshua thus:
This book of the law shall not depart out of your MOUTH; but you shall MEDITATE therein day and night, that you may observe to DO according to all that is written therein: for then you shall MAKE you way prosperous, and then you shall have good SUCCESS. (Joshua 1:8).
Jesus Christ taught us to PRAY thus:
After this manner therefore pray you: Our Father which art in Heaven, hallowed be your name. Your KINGDOM (presence and power of the Holy Spirit of Christ) come. Your WILL be done in Earth, as it is in Heaven. (Matthew 6:9,10; 1 John 5:14,15).
Jesus Christ, our role model for thinking, speaking and living to please God on Earth said thus:
Jesus said unto them, My meat is to DO the WILL of Him that sent me, and to finish His WORK.(John 4:34; 1 John 4:17; John 17:1-5; Philippians 3:13,14; 2 Timothy 4:5-8).
And the Bible reveals to us that as HE is, so are WE in this World. True! (1 John 4:17).
Now, know and note that genuine (God-driven) FAITH comes by HEARING and hearing the Word of God. Therefore, the Bible reveals to us New Testament (Covenant) believers thus:
For as many as are LED by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. They are the ones truly thinking, speaking and living not by the Law, buy by GRACE (by the support and supply of the Holy Spirit of Christ) in this World. True! (Romans 8:14; Galatians 5:18; Philippians 1:19; Philippians 4:13,19).
Do you want to truly enter and enjoy divine GRACE in Christ in this challenging World?
Then, learn to personally, humbly and consciously think, speak and live by FAITH. That is,
1. Learn to personally, humbly and consciously HEAR the Voice of God par time through the help of the Holy Spirit of Christ that is within you in this World. (Romans 10:17; John 10:1-10).
2. Learn to personally, humbly and consciously BELIEVE and SPEAK the Word of God par time through the help of the Holy Spirit of Christ that is within you in this World. (2 Corinthians 4:13 Joshua 1:8; Mark 11:34).
3. Learn to personally, humbly and consciously OBEY the Way and DO the Will of God through the help of the Holy Spirit of Christ that is within you in this World. (Romans 12:1,2; James 1: 22-25; Isaiah :1:19,20; Psalm 1:1-3; Psalm 19:7-14).
This is because truly GRACE is the ATTITUTES and ACTIVITIES of the Holy Spirit of Christ working in and through the life of a genuine believer in Christ in this World, who is thinking, speaking and living by FAITH (hearing, believing, obeying and the Voice, Word, Ways and Will of God in Christ respectively) in this World.
Apostle Paul confirmed this to us thus:
But as it is written, EYE has not seen, nor EAR heard, neither have entered into the HEART of man, the things which God has PREPARED for them that love Him. But God hath revealed them unto us by His Spirit: for the Spirit searches ALL things, yes, the deep things of God. For what man knows the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? Even so the things of God knows no man, but the Spirit of God. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the SPIRIT which is of God; that we might KNOW the things that are freely GIVEN to us of God. (1 Corinthians 2:9-12; Philippians 1:19; Philippians 4:13,19)
Therefore, he (Apostle Paul) revealed to us New Testament (Covenant) believers that our life in Christ in this World is from FAITH to FAITH thus:
For I am not ashamed of e GOSPEL of CHRIST: for it is the POWER of GOD unto salvation to every one that BELIEVE; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from FAITH to FAITH: as it is written, the JUST (justified in Christ) shall live by FAITH. (Romans 1:16,17; Galatians 3:11; Hebrews 10:38).
That is, your life and mine in Christ in this World daily is best lived FROM hearing the Voice, believing the Word, obeying the Ways and doing the Will of God in Christ TO hearing the Voice, believing the Word, obeying the Ways and doing the Will of God in Christ in this World.
Truth to be told, only the WALK and WORK of FAITH (hearing the Voice, believing the Word, obeying the Way and doing the Will of God in Christ par time) has both earthly and eternal values in this World. True! (1 Corinthians 3:6-15; 2 Timothy 4:5-8).
Is your Walk and Work with God in Christ in this World product of FAITH or of SIGHT?
Are your profit, result and success in Christ in this World product of FAITH or of SIGHT and human SENTIMENT?
Is your Walk, Work, profit, result and SUCCESS as one in Christ in this World products of hearing the Voice, believing the Word, obeying the Ways and doing the Will of God in Christ in this World?
Think about it and do something about it now because you will be shortchanging yourself from GOD'S REST and BEST for you that only come to manifestation in Christ in this World by FAITH and never by SIGHT and human SENTIMENT. True!
Now, remember the Bible counsels us thus:
Except the LORD build the house, they LABOUR in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman wakes but in vain. It is VAIN for you to RISE up early, to SIT up late, to EAT the bread of sorrows: for so He HIVES His beloved sleep. (Psalm 127:1,2; Hebrews 3:4).
Finally, that you and I in Christ in this World should LABOUR not to be RICH, but cease from our own wisdom or the wisdom of the World's principles, ways and manners of getting rich. This is because we of the NEW Testament (Covenant) are to be FAVOUR to be RICH as we personally, humbly and consciously live by FAITH (hearing the Voice, believing the Word, obeying the Ways and doing the Will of God), not by SIGHT. True! (Proverbs 23:4; Matthew 6:25-34; 1 Corinthians 3:16-23; Romans 12:1,2; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Colossians 2:8-10; Hebrews 11)
Take note, take heed!
Please, read Romans 4 and Hebrews 11.
Today's Focus from Scripture:
But without FAITH it is impossible to PLEASE Him: for he that comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.(Hebrews 11:6; 2LA Corinthians 4:13).
Take note, take heed!
Prayer Direction: According to today's revealed truth, pray as you are led by the Spirit of God.
God bless you.
MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger,
Author & Speaker
@The Purpose-costal Movement (TEPUM)
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