Sunday, March 1, 2009

A Contrite Heart

There are teachings and warnings about a contrite heart—a heart that is sensitive and humbled towards God. That is a warning and teaching for all of us to take very seriously and hold near to our hearts. It is the foundation of our salvation. Our heart attitude allows the Holy Spirit to live and occupy and to produce fruit in our natural man!

 

The Word also warns us of false teachings--the twisting of scripture to uphold man's theology and to support man's ego.  Many may ask "How will I know the difference?"

 

This is what I have to say to that:

1.       We must be born again.  We must have a personal relationship with Jesus and live a life of reformation.

2.       We must be in God's Word and know the nature and character of our Father God and His Son and of course the Workings of the Holy Spirit.

3.       We must practice Listening and Obeying what the Holy spirit is guiding us into or away from; Listening and Obeying the commands to carry out His will; Listen and Obey the Spirit of God whom dwells within. How do we know what we hear aligns itself to the written Word of God?

4.       Remain true to our faith.  Read 1Timothy 1:16 to the end.  Hold on to it and "exercise" it!

 

We cannot leave the teaching and maturing to those who preach and teach us.  We must rely on the Holy Spirit to do the Work Within. He alone will surly lead and guide us into all truth.

 

Spiritual strength and discernment come only through practice.  We need to develop our faith through consistent effort and daily discipline.  

 

2 Timothy 2:2 NLT

You have heard me teach many things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Teach these great truths to trustworthy people who are able to pass them on to others.

 

Then you are ready to duplicate your efforts by example and by personal testimonies of the present time! 

 

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