Wednesday October 15, 2008 MOCKERS BEWARE
Destruction is certain for those who drag their sins behind them, tied with cords of falsehood. They even mock the Holy One of Israel and say, "Hurry up and do something! Quick, show us what you can do. We want to see what you have planned." Destruction is certain for those who say that evil is good and good is evil; that dark is light and light is dark; that bitter is sweet and sweet is bitter. Destruction is certain for those who think they are wise and consider themselves to be clever. Destruction is certain for those who are heroes when it comes to drinking, who boast about all the liquor they can hold. They take bribes to pervert justice. They let the wicked go free while punishing the innocent. Isaiah 5:18-23 Lurking among people who genuinely want a closer relationship with God there are some counterfeits. They want to associate with God, but they don't want to be close to Him. If our children are out there running around telling everyone that they are our children, telling people that they love us, but don't have a relationship with us, they are mocking us - they are counterfeits. That is how counterfeit Christians are. They want the respect the name "Christian" brings, but they don't want to take the time necessary to develop a relationship or allow Him to change their lives. Yet, when bad things happen and they need help, they are quick to call on His name. They want a quick fix, but they don't want His advice. Those of us who work with hurting people see this happen regularly. They get into hot water and think they want counseling, but basically they just want someone to agree with them that they are being treated unfairly. God gives us the power of the Holy Spirit to discern the real from the counterfeit and know who to work with (most of the time). When these people cry out for help, God laughs. However, when they repent and call on His name, like the Prodigal Son, He runs to deliver them. Jesus gave us a beautiful example and a warning in Matthew 7:6, "'Don't give what is holy to unholy people. Don't give pearls to swine! They will trample the pearls, then turn and attack you.'" This may sound harsh, but if your time is as dear to you as my time is to me it is good to know that God doesn't expect us to reach out to those who are still in the mocking mode. If He can wait until their repentance, who are we not to? Father, again I just praise You and thank You for these powerful lessons. Continue to pour Your truth into us and help us know when to offer our help and when to refrain. We need more of Your wisdom and less of our understanding. ******************************************* O. Addison Gethers e-mail address : [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] window live messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] aim: durangoadd64 skype: cowboys62 yahoo messenger: OADDISONGETHERS --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Deaf-Blind Inspirational Life Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/DBILG?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
