No Compromise

I am currently waiting for a computer to finish a virus scan so I figured that I post since it has been several weeks since this blog has seen any activity. As I sit here in front of the monitor, my ears are being filled with great truths put to music for the edification of my soul. God bless the musicians who have used their giftedness to write and sing about the eternal truths of God’s great mercy.

I am reminded of my dependence on the mercy of God to sustain me. I pray that God would restrain me with his mercy from sinning against Him. That I would not transgress against against such grace. But when I sin I might immediately be broken and turn back to my God who is rich in mercy and kindness toward his children.

Here are some lyrics to consider:

Thy mercy my God is the theme of my song,
The joy of my heart, and the boast of my tongue.
Thy free grace alone, from the first to the last,
Hath won my affection and bound my soul fast.

Without Thy sweet mercy, I could not live here.
Sin would reduce me to utter despair,
But through Thy free goodness, my spirit’s revived
And He that first made me still keeps me alive.

Thy mercy is more than a match for my heart,
Which wonders to feel its own hardness depart.
Dissolved by Thy goodness, I fall to the ground
And weep for the praise of the mercy I’ve found.

(Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah)
Hallelujah
(Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah)

Great Father of mercies, Thy goodness I own
In the covenant love of Thy crucified Son.
All praise to the Spirit, Whose whisper divine
Seals mercy and pardon and righteousness mine.
All praise to the Spirit, Whose whisper divine
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CH

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Galatians 1:11 says, “For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man’s gospel.”

So how do we define man’s gospel? I think for illustrative purposes it is best to let “man” speak for themselves:

“God wants us to prosper financially, to have plenty of money, to fulfill the destiny He has laid out for us. ” (Joel Osteen)

” If you want to rear financial blessings, you have to sow financially.”  (Joel Osteen)

“It’s God’s will for you to live in prosperity instead of poverty. It’s God’s will for you to pay your bills and not be in debt.”  (Joel Osteen)

“To me, we’re marketing hope.”  (Joel Osteen)

“God sent Jesus as an example to see if we could retain and maintain the Holy Spirit in human flesh.” (Benny Hinn)

“God will not move unless I say it. Why? because He has made us coworkers with Him. He set things up that way.” (Benny Hinn)

“I’m a sample of Jesus. I’m a super being.” (Benny Hinn)

The examples are endless…. Be on guard!

CH

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O God, most high, most glorious, the thought of Thine infinite serenity cheers me, for I am toiling and moiling, troubled and distressed, but Thou art for ever at perfect peace. Thy designs cause thee no fear or care of unfulfilment, they stand fast as the eternal hills. Thy power knows no bond, Thy goodness no stint. Thou bringest order out of confusion, and my defeats are Thy victories: The Lord God omnipotent reigneth.

I come to Thee as a sinner with cares and sorrows, to leave every concern entirely to Thee, every sin calling for Christ’s precious blood; revive deep spirituality in my heart; let me live near to the great Shepherd, hear His voice, know its tones, follow its calls. Keep me from deception by causing me to abide in the truth, from harm by helping me to walk in the power of the Spirit. Give me intenser faith in the eternal verities, burning into me by experience the things I know; Let me never be ashamed of the truth of the gospel, that I may bear its reproach, vindicate it, see Jesus as its essence, know in it the power of the Spirit.

Lord, help me, for I am often lukewarm and chill; unbelief mars my confidence, sin makes me forget Thee. Let the weeds that grow in my soul be cut at their roots; grant me to know that I truly live only when I live to Thee, that all else is trifling. Thy presence alone can make me holy, devout, strong and happy. Abide in me, gracious God.

Taken from Valley of Vision

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The things that are so obvious are often the things most overlooked. Just yesterday morning I started the day with a Gospel-feast from the Word. I left for work encouraged and strengthened, but by the end of the day my soul was famished.

Just like food for the body has to be prepared and eaten throughout the course of the day, so food for the soul must be given time consistently during the course of the day. We Christians must remember that we are first and foremost citizens of another world. Therefore we are not to walk according to the ways of this world, but according to the law of Christ.

CH

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In the debates surrounding the sovereignity of God and the free will of man, it is very rare that anyones considers the freedom of God’s will. If there is a case to be made for free will from the Bible, it is found in God’s freedom to do whatever he wills to do without the permission of man. Exodus 33:17-23 reads:

 17And the LORD said to Moses, “This very thing that you have spoken I will do,^(AC) for you have found favor in my sight, and I know you by name.” 18Moses said, “Please^(AD) show me your glory.” 19And he said,^(AE) “I will make all my goodness pass before you and will proclaim before you my name ‘The LORD.’ And^(AF) I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy. 20But,” he said, “you cannot see my face, for^(AG) man shall not see me and live.” 21And the LORD said, “Behold, there is a place by me where you shall stand on the rock, 22and while my glory passes by I will put you in a^(AH) cleft of the rock, and I will^(AI) cover you with my hand until I have passed by. 23Then I will take away my hand, and you shall see my back, but my face shall^(AJ) not be seen.”

Consider this that God describes his glory as being his ability to do as he pleases. Brothers, do not exchange the sovereign freedom of God for the impotent bondage of man to sin. Honor God as God!

 CH

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