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These 2 verses are in Romans, Ch. 9
2And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
My question, which I had hoped to spark a discussion about in another post, is this:
How can you tell if a person is NOT conformed to this world? What do they do, or say, wear, eat, drink, or not do, or say, that makes them stand out, as a Christian?
Jesus also tells us not to be a stumbling block (14:13,and 21) to others. We have a code of conduct to exhibit DAILY, towards others, both weaker Christians, and lost people.
We are to rejoice in tribulation, and not complain.
We, as Christians, are to expose the works of darkness. Some of those works are easily identified, by looking at what Jesus says will NOT enter into the Kingdom of God, and, in fact, the works of darkness are clearly identified throughout the New Testament.
One, is, don't take the mark of the beast, and tell others why they should not. If you do, you will drink of the wine of the wrath of God, and be tormented day and night, forever.
Another work of darkness is: getting vengence on your enemies. Planning to trip them up.
Another work of darkness is: lying (see Revelation 21:23)
another work of darkness is: murdering. under that heading comes abortion.
more works of darkness are: adultery, even LOOKING at a woman and lusting after her, is a sin demanding repentence. Sorcery and witchcraft are sins that will keep you out of Heaven.
another work of darkness is sexual sin: homosexuality, lesbianism,(Romans 1:18-32)
other stumblingblocks of offense, which should not be named once among Christians:
covetousness,pride,covenant breakers, inventors of evil things(look up mice with human brain cells, and using aborted baby's stem cells for experiments)backbiters, rejecting prophets and preachers whom God sends, diluting or perverting the WHOLE GOSPEL of Jesus Christ.
So, if we, as Christians do these things, we are a stumblingblock and an offense.
We are to tell the truth, and, if we're thinking of saying or doing something that would "make" us lie, we should NOT do it.
We're to stay away from sorcery and witchcraft: such as, Harry Potter books, which promote evil and sorcery, magic, and casting spells. No horoscope reading, no astrology.
Instead, talk about the power of GOD, the strength and majesty of the LORD, HIS creation, His
guidance.
Speak the whole truth about God, His love, and His wrath to come.
Do you refuse to discipline your children? Then why omit that when talking about God?
Do you have NO rules of right and wrong in your life? Then why tell others that God winks at sin, and will not put people who reject Him, into torment, forever and ever?
What's going on with this evil that's being preached to itching ears?
So, tell me what is good and what is evil?
Are the people who go to church today ABLE to discern what is evil, and how to stay away from it?
2And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
My question, which I had hoped to spark a discussion about in another post, is this:
How can you tell if a person is NOT conformed to this world? What do they do, or say, wear, eat, drink, or not do, or say, that makes them stand out, as a Christian?
Jesus also tells us not to be a stumbling block (14:13,and 21) to others. We have a code of conduct to exhibit DAILY, towards others, both weaker Christians, and lost people.
We are to rejoice in tribulation, and not complain.
We, as Christians, are to expose the works of darkness. Some of those works are easily identified, by looking at what Jesus says will NOT enter into the Kingdom of God, and, in fact, the works of darkness are clearly identified throughout the New Testament.
One, is, don't take the mark of the beast, and tell others why they should not. If you do, you will drink of the wine of the wrath of God, and be tormented day and night, forever.
Another work of darkness is: getting vengence on your enemies. Planning to trip them up.
Another work of darkness is: lying (see Revelation 21:23)
another work of darkness is: murdering. under that heading comes abortion.
more works of darkness are: adultery, even LOOKING at a woman and lusting after her, is a sin demanding repentence. Sorcery and witchcraft are sins that will keep you out of Heaven.
another work of darkness is sexual sin: homosexuality, lesbianism,(Romans 1:18-32)
other stumblingblocks of offense, which should not be named once among Christians:
covetousness,pride,covenant breakers, inventors of evil things(look up mice with human brain cells, and using aborted baby's stem cells for experiments)backbiters, rejecting prophets and preachers whom God sends, diluting or perverting the WHOLE GOSPEL of Jesus Christ.
So, if we, as Christians do these things, we are a stumblingblock and an offense.
We are to tell the truth, and, if we're thinking of saying or doing something that would "make" us lie, we should NOT do it.
We're to stay away from sorcery and witchcraft: such as, Harry Potter books, which promote evil and sorcery, magic, and casting spells. No horoscope reading, no astrology.
Instead, talk about the power of GOD, the strength and majesty of the LORD, HIS creation, His
guidance.
Speak the whole truth about God, His love, and His wrath to come.
Do you refuse to discipline your children? Then why omit that when talking about God?
Do you have NO rules of right and wrong in your life? Then why tell others that God winks at sin, and will not put people who reject Him, into torment, forever and ever?
What's going on with this evil that's being preached to itching ears?
So, tell me what is good and what is evil?
Are the people who go to church today ABLE to discern what is evil, and how to stay away from it?