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The Final Authority
We will all answer to someone, be it foe or be it friend.
But, I'm very happy to say, "We answer to God, in the end."
While others are, much too busy, judging our own very life ...
God, in His mighty great wisdom, has a plan beyond sight.
Though words do not always explain what He has called us to do.
To Him we should ever obey and to always be true.
Are You Where God IsFaith Fellowship Church'PO Box 1586'Broken Arrow, OK 74013'Pastor Terry Dashner 'Am I Where God Is'' Where He ..... If we'll only follow Him, we will be blessed with His grace.
If we choose to follow mere man, we'll fall flat on our face.
He's the final Authority, as His Word does plainly say.
If we'll only look to Him; He'll reward on Judgment Day.
A Jewish HomelandDid God condemn the Jews to wander until Messiah comes but blessed every other tribe of Israel with a .....
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The authority God gave man over man, in the Spiritual Kingdom,
was done away with in the coming of the Son of Man (Mt.
20:25-28). Christian leaders have no dominion over another (II
Co. 1:24a), but are to be helpers of our joy; examples, no
longer above us but among us (equal in submission), as a servant
instead of a lord (I Pe. 5:2-3).
Being made Bishops of our own souls (I Pe. 2:25), we have both
freedom and our own accountability. We can only obey/follow man
to the extent man is obeying/ following God. Though leadership
is always to be respected and consideration should be given to
their words of wisdom (I Pe.5:5); direct access, to God, was
provided, through Jesus, and is available to ALL Christians.
When a discrepancy occurs between following man and following
God, we must look to the latter. God is a jealous God and
requires to be first in all things (Ga.3:28).
"Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty": freedom to
follow Christ (II Co. 3:17). Though fear tries to tell us
otherwise, God can be trusted to do battle for us when we take
the appropriate stand (II Co. 1:24); wherein we can only 'know'
by seeking Him.
If you have been in a position where someone tried to control
you, your faith, or your calling (thinking it the will of God to
be your Holy Spirit); Paul says not to be too hard on them. They
did not know (I Co.2:5-8).
by Joyce C. Lock
http://my.homewithgod.com/blessingsandlessons/
This writing may be used in its entirety, with credits in tact,
for non-profit ministering purposes.
About the author:
Joyce C. Lock is a published author, poet, and columnist. In
addition, she founded and maintains the email ministries
"Heavenly Inspirations"
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HeavenlyInspirations/ and "Share a
Smile" http://groups.yahoo.com/group/smilesharing/ . Joyce's
writings encourage us in our relationship with God and each
other.
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