“Stop judging based on the superficial. First, you must embrace the standards of mercy and truth.” John 7:24 (TPT)
Double standards are not ethical.
The Pharisees said it was okay to rescue an animal that was in distress on the Sabbath day but very very wrong for Jesus to heal a man from his long-ailing sickness.
Double standard?
Have you ever experienced it?
What was okay for one person was not okay when it came to your turn.
God has always loved Mankind and has been consistently fair.
That’s why His Word binds God.
No double standard with Him
”Every good gift and every perfect (free, large, full) gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of all [that gives] light, in [the shining of] Whom there can be no variation [rising or setting] or shadow cast by His turning [as in an eclipse].” James 1:17 (AMPC )
Jesus Christ emphasized that there must be no double standard in our dealings with each other
Standard of mercy and truth must always prevail in our dealings with each other.
Furthermore, we are not to judge without having the complete picture on issues.
“For you’ve set yourselves up as judges of others based on outward appearances, but I certainly never judge others in that way.”John 8:15 (TPT)
Be not hasty in coming into conclusion.
“For just as you judge and criticize and condemn others, you will be judged and criticized and condemned, and in accordance with the measure you [use to] deal out to others, it will be dealt out again to you.” Matthew 7:2 (AMPC)
When you have all the facts, let the standard of Mercy and Truth guide you.
“But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.” (Luke 16:25) KJV
Do you know that sometimes we only value a thing after we have lost it?
Sometimes people use their health to get wealth when it is in excellent condition, and then they neglect health.
Later they use the wealth to try and repair the health, but it’s often too late.
In Luke 16:19-31, we see a man who tried to do certain things, but for him, it was already too late.
What did he do too late?
He prayed too late.
Don’t forget that prayer is vital in our Christian life.
Having a Christian life without a prayer life is impossible.
This man started to pray… but it was already too late for him.
He believed too late.
His faith was a historical faith (`Father Abraham`).
”God has many children, but not even a single grandchild.”
He is only a father, not a grandfather.
God wants a personal relationship with every single one of us.
True faith is a faith built on the Solid Rock of Jesus Christ.
He repented too late.
True repentance is a radical turning from sin living a life for God.
You’re leaving behind your old way of life, and you’re turning to God’s way of life.
These things are vital for us to go to heaven.
Don’t try and do them when it is too late for you.
Start doing them today, now.
“For He says, In the time of favor (of an assured welcome) I have listened to and heeded your call, and I have helped you on the day of deliverance (the day of salvation). Behold, now is truly the time for a gracious welcome and acceptance [of you from God]; behold, now is the day of salvation! [Isa. 49:8.]” 2 Corinthians 6:2 AMPC
Completely yield over that situation to God Today.
Don’t let it be too late like that rich man in the text above (Luke 16:19-25)
“For the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.” James 1:20 (NKJV)
Christian leaders have often used the Bible globally at the expense of the Kingdom of God.
Politicians on each side of the divide not only quote from the Bible to justify their political ideology but unfortunately have some “men of God” endorsing their actions with ”approval” from God.
In most regions of the world where the Church leaders with Bibles had descended into the murky waters of politics has mostly been due to their personal economic gains, popularity, and fame with men.
Samuel in the Bible heard from God directly and told the nation what to do and never personally enriched himself through that responsibility of watching over that nation.
Yes, they do access ”corridors of power,” but at the end the day it’s their personal families that are enriched with visible wealth not for their denominations but for the individual family dynasties.
The kingdom of God can only be expanded through God’s righteousness and holiness.
When Church leaders fight each other using politics as an excuse, evangelism and discipleship are suppressed for political gains which weakens the body of Christ.
It’s rare today to find Christians who can live truly without blemish occupy their God-assigned platforms in the market place.
Politics has so much consumed the church that leaders are preaching politics and not the undiluted Word of God.
The early apostles were initially disappointed that Jesus did not get into secular politics and give them power and prominence.
The way of the Cross-is through a daily victorious living of the crucified life.
This is what establishes and build the kingdom of God and not necessarily through the ballot box.
Compromised Christian life makes the church go round in circles like the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness.
”Post this at all the intersections, dear friends: Lead with your ears, follow up with your tongue, and let anger straggle along in the rear. God’s righteousness doesn’t grow from human anger. So throw all spoiled virtue and cancerous evil in the garbage. In simple humility, let our gardener, God, landscape you with the Word, making a salvation-garden of your life.” James 1:20-21 (MSG)
“And when they poured out their pitcher for the master of ceremonies to sample, the water became wine! When he tasted the water that became wine, the master of ceremonies was impressed. (Although he didn’t know where the wine had come from, the servers knew.)”
John 2:9 TPT
Imagine you were one of the servers serving the wine at the marriage in Cana of Galilee.
You actually saw the wine ran out
You witnessed the conversation between Mary the mother of Jesus and the Son of God
You were instructed to fetch the water and fill the pots full with it
Now you were the very one that took a cup of water from the pot full of water and serves the chairman of the occasion?
Will you follow through all these steps knowing its pure water?
However, you heard what Mary said: ”whatever he says to do.”
The servers did, and the water turned to the best wine they ever saw made in their lifetime.
Jesus Christ is the same Yesterday Today and Forever.
WhatsoeverHe asks you to do, please do believe God in your heart.
“Then the father realized that it was at that very same hour that Jesus spoke the words to him, “Your son will live and not die.” So from that day forward, the man and all his family and servants believed.”
John 4:53 TPT
The father had earlier wanted Jesus to physically come to his house and heal his son, but Jesus told him to believe his son was healed.
He believed the Word and his son was healed at that hour.
What do you believe God for?
Be like the man, that father that believed what Jesus told him
Your miracle is in obedience to the Word of God
“This was Jesus’ second extraordinary miracle in Galilee after coming from Judea.” John 4:54 TPT
Experience the Extraordinary miracle of God by believing His Word
Don’t negatively talk yourself out of your miracle
Be like those servers
Be like that father
Obey the Word to the letter.
Don’t be distracted from the instructions God has given You.
“And even though I’ve yet to experience him, when I was commissioned to baptize with water God spoke these words to me, ‘One day you will see the Spirit descend and remain upon a man. He will be the One I have sent to baptize with the Holy Spirit” John 1:33 (TPT)
John the Baptist clearly knew what his assignment from God was and clearly kept to that.
Jesus also spoke focus and clarity at all times.
He Knew what his business was and went about it entirely.
“Jesus said to them, “Why would you need to search for me? Didn’t you know that it was necessary for me to be here in my Father’s house, consumed with him?” Luke 2:49 (TPT)
God has given children of His their distinct, unique assignment.
Find out from God what he has called you to be and operate within the gifting’s HE has given you.
Don’t be like that other person, simply be You.
Stay with the words God has spoken to you and HE will show up and reward you based on what he has asked you to do and not what is popular nor what brings in more money.
Apostle Paul said, “I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14 (NKJV)
Know your calling. Use your gifts to the glory of God.
His rewards and blessings will evidently manifest.
What are you called to do?
John knew his and remembered precisely what God told him.
He was able to identify the Messiah just as he was instructed.
Don’t start with God and run after man’s method.
Stay true to your assignment and what God has called you to do will happen.
It happened for John, Our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Apostles.
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