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[2nd Timothy Group]

The way that we keep our heart from becoming contaminated is by guardng our thoughts and what we allow ourselves to input to our mind and think about.

I hear what you're saying. For me, I depend on Christ to make and keep me whole and complete.

Colossians 2:10-11 NLT - "So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority. When you came to Christ, you were "circumcised," but not by a physical procedure. Christ performed a spiritual circumcision--the cutting away of your sinful nature."

 

[journeymanisnothing]

Well, the disciples were raising the dead and that doesn’t show this is a part of every life for christians now days. They loved their lives not even if they died. I know many christians who wouldn’t risk getting a virus let alone die in obedience to Christ. They won’t risk their health whereas the NT christians risked their lives.

Our Lord also said the love of many would grow cold. Paul also taked about heresy in the church.

But let’s move on…. I have my answer.

Glad for you then.

 

[Dorothy Mae]

The other day I discovered the below passage, and it blew me away. Here it is:

John 17:26 NLT - "I have revealed you to them, and I will continue to do so. Then your love for me will be in them, and I will be in them."

As the text states, when Christ is revealed to a person, the Love that God has for His Son, Jesus, will be within us. Imagine that . . . the very Love that God has for the Son, this same Love will be within us.

So, are we taught this Love, or is it instilled within us? And is this Love part of the reason for a Romans 12:2 Transformation? I would say so, yes.

Well, I guess one can take the complimentary bits out of Jesus’ words to his disciples and decide they either describe us or that they are promises. Some statements are meant for all believers, true. The question is which ones.

This one, the bit that promises that we will love Him, seems to be connected to understanding. That is, after Jesus has increased our understanding, which is what “reveal” means, then we will find love for Him.

How is this love measured?

“If you love me, you will obey my teaching.” We love Him to the degree we obey Him.

 

[Dorothy Mae]

Our Lord also said the love of many would grow cold. Paul also taked about heresy in the church.

True. He also said there’d be false apostles and false teaching.

Glad for you then.

 

[Dorothy Mae]

I hear what you're saying, but I believe that a cultivated Heart is one that has received the attention of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 2:29 NLT - "No, a true Jew is one whose heart is right with God. And true circumcision is not merely obeying the letter of the law; rather, it is a change of heart produced by God's Spirit. And a person with a changed heart seeks praise from God, not from people."

There is only one Faith and one Baptism, so I believe that the above True Circumcision applies to Jews and Gentiles alike. Therefore, I cannot take any credit for cultivating my own heart. Instead, it is the Lord who Plans my steps.

Ezekiel 7:13b NET - ". . . and because of his iniquity, none can maintain his life."

Psalm 138:8 NLT - "The LORD will work out his plans for my life--for your faithful love, O LORD, endures forever. Don't abandon me, for you made me."

The Bible says an obedient heart is the one that receives the Holy Spirit’s attention. Of course obedience is A LOT more painful sounding than “cultivated.”

 

[Edward]

The Bible says an obedient heart is the one that receives the Holy Spirit’s attention. Of course obedience is A LOT more painful sounding than “cultivated.”

That sure is a nice way to say it. But then again, nobody said that plowing the field would be easy either.

Let's go work in the field and Cultivate! Here, here's a shovel for you and a pickaxe and a hoe.

One can do this in the rest of the Lord if one's mind is stayed on Christ.