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    Quote Originally Posted by cooldolphins View Post
    This is from Bible Encyclopedia [Home] - WebBible.net / ChristianAnswers.Net

    The Bible says it is by GRACE we are saved through faith, and that not of ourselves, it is a GIFT from God, not of works lest any man should boast...

    Why would we need this free gift of salvation through God's Grace if there is nothing to be saved FROM? When Adam and EVE sinned in the garden, the consequence is death, eternal separation from God, BUT God in His mercy and love for us, sent JESUS to die and pay the price for our sin...so that we might have eternity WITH Him.

    Father, in the name of Jesus, I ask you to continue to tug and draw your creation to yourself. As a Pastor that I heard this past weekend say, even the ANGELS marvel at why you give people a second thought...Lord, I thank you that you desire all of us to spend eternity with you, and that you came live on this earth so you could DIE and be raised again for us. You also came to show us how to live our lives in this world...Thank you.

    God, please bless all who are reading here and posting...Amen
    Thank you cooldolphins and have a blessed day

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    It's in the Grand Caymans. Been there twice. Actually is a pretty nice place. People are very friendly. Can't wait to go back.

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    Hi Dave,

    I've read Dr. Rawlings book and I highly recommend it - especially for those who doubt hell's existence. Another good read on this subject is Kenneth E. Hagin's "I Beleive in Visions". By the way, you're doing a great job of correcting dividing the Word of God.

    Phil419

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    Hi Donna,

    Yes you did answer my question concerning hell, but then you proceeded to preach the message of your faith and who you believed God was and you mentioned Christ, which raised a lot of questions in me because your post doesn’t describe the living Christ of the Scriptures. Please don’t be offended when someone asks you questions about your beliefs that you posted on an open forum.

    No, there is not a "hell" as we were all taught to believe it. Who could ever believe that our God would or could be that cruel to his children? God is a loving God and it is not conditional. He does not need to threaten with eternal damnation. That is man made threat which was used and still is used to control people and make them believe and act one way or the other. If you really know God then you feel the warmth and the presence of his being and you will know then this loving presence could not ever create a hell for his children to live in. We come to this earth to experience life, good and bad for him, and it is what we learn (Good and Bad) which determines our next level in our spiritual growth. If we do not get it right this time, we will get it right the next and such is progression. The world is changing very quickly and the hell and brimstone theory of centuries ago no longer have the impact they once had. Instead of seeing what churches and fanatics want people to see, people now see the true being of Christ and it is a wondrous thing :)
    I know you feel like I’m picking on you when I question your beliefs, but I’m not. You are a very, very sweet lady and I don't mean to cause you stress. Only you confess to being a Christian but you don’t keep Christ’s Words? You believe that the Word of God is really just man’s interpretation of God. So I must ask you where do you get your beliefs, especially about Jesus Christ? As I’ve stated, my beliefs are from the Word of God not from man, nor religion.

    I’m not surprised that people get upset at the Word of God that I share. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is not a popular message, people don’t like it when God says there is but one way. Jesus’ message was so unpopular in His day it got Him killed.

    Matthew 7:13-14 Jesus says:
    13. Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
    People don’t want to here that and most will reject it.

    Do you really believe our God will pick just your faith to go to heaven?
    No, He didn’t pick my faith, I read His Word and choose His way.


    Am I a Christian? Not by your definition. Am I a believer in Christ? You better believe it. Am I one with God, yes.
    Again it is not my definition it is straight from God’s Word, Jesus’ definition. According to Jesus there is but one way, very unpopular I know, but the Lord said it not me.
    John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.


    Do I believe that your scripture is the word of God? No.
    Now I’m starting to understand a little bit about where you are coming from. That helps me understand why you believe that any and every way to God will be ok. If I didn’t believe the Scriptures are the true Word of God I would probably believe something similar as you.


    I believe it is the story of God written with man's interpretations throughout time.
    I see where we differ. I believe the Word of God is directly from God, written down by men verbatim, men that were anointed by God through the Holy Ghost and without man’s interpretation. I believe it is the infallible Word of God.


    If being a Christian by your definition means that I have to believe just one way and not see the beauty and the power of different religions and not accept other beliefs as their gospel, then I do not believe I would like to become one.
    Again, it is not my definition it is Jesus’ and most of the world agrees with you.


    The last thing I would like to say Dave is that here on earth there are allot of differences and allot of prejudices but when it comes time to leave this world, we will all walk on the same road to the same place and be embraced by the same loving arms.
    I’m sorry if you feel that Jesus was being prejudice when He spoke His unpopular Words of truth and life. He is not prejudice, He died for every man, woman and child that ever has or ever will walk this earth.
    And yes, according to Revelation 20 we will all meet at the same place, the Judgment seat of God.

    Judgment… Surely God knows that’s not going to be a popular concept among His creation. But then that takes us to another unpopular Scripture, Revelation 4:11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

    We were created for His pleasure.

    Revelation 20
    1. And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.
    2. And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,
    3. And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season.
    4. And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
    5. But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection.
    6. Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.
    7. And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison,
    8. And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog, and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea.
    9. And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them.
    10. And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
    11. And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.
    12. And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
    13. And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.
    14. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.
    15. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.


    When Jesus walked the earth He healed the sick, cast out devils, and raised the dead, it was obvious that God was with Him, but still people didn’t want to believe His Words. Here is some more unpopular truth that Jesus preached…


    John 8:23-59
    23. And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.
    24. I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.

    25. Then said they unto him, Who art thou? And Jesus saith unto them, Even the same that I said unto you from the beginning.
    26. I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him.

    27. They understood not that he spake to them of the Father.
    28. Then said Jesus unto them, when ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things.
    29. And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.
    30. As he spake these words, many believed on him.

    31. Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;
    32. And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

    33. They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?
    34. Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.
    35. And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.
    36. If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
    37. I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.
    38. I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father.
    39. They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham.
    40. But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham.
    41. Ye do the deeds of your father.
    Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God.
    42. Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.
    43. Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word.
    44. Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
    45. And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not.
    46. Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?
    47. He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.
    48. Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?
    49. Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.
    50. And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth.
    51. Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death.
    52. Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death.
    53. Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself?
    54. Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God:
    55. Yet ye have not known him; but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his saying.
    56. Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.
    57. Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham?
    58. Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. 59. Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.

    More truth spoken by Jesus that makes Him unpopular with His creation.

    John 10:14-42
    14. I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
    15. As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
    16. And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
    17. Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.
    18. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
    19. There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings.
    20. And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?
    21. Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?
    22. And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter.
    23. And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch.
    24. Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly.
    25. Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me.
    26. But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you.
    27. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
    28. And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
    29. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.
    30. I and my Father are one.
    31. Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.
    32. Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?
    33. The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.
    34. Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
    35. If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;
    36. Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?
    37. If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not.
    38. But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him.

    39. Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand,
    40. And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode.
    41. And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spake of this man were true.
    42. And many believed on him there.

    Matthew 13:9 Jesus says: Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

    God bless,
    Dave
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    In the old covenant God did his part, but man failed to do his part… Couldn’t do it.
    In the new covenant God did his part, then robed Himself in flesh and did man’s part too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dinarholder View Post
    It's in the Grand Caymans. Been there twice. Actually is a pretty nice place. People are very friendly. Can't wait to go back.
    lol, better stick to that one Bro and do your best to avoid the eternal one that Jesus warns of.

    God bless,
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    In the new covenant God did his part, then robed Himself in flesh and did man’s part too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Phil419 View Post
    Hi Dave,

    I've read Dr. Rawlings book and I highly recommend it - especially for those who doubt hell's existence. Another good read on this subject is Kenneth E. Hagin's "I Beleive in Visions". By the way, you're doing a great job of correcting dividing the Word of God.

    Phil419
    Hey Bro,

    Thanks for your input, I'll have to check out Bro Hagin's book.

    God bless,
    Dave
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    In the new covenant God did his part, then robed Himself in flesh and did man’s part too.

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    Thanks for sharing the Word sister Tammy!
    In the old covenant God did his part, but man failed to do his part… Couldn’t do it.
    In the new covenant God did his part, then robed Himself in flesh and did man’s part too.

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    Matthew 13:9 Jesus says: Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.
    Lord, give me ears to hear!!!! I want it!!! I want eyes to see and ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches!!!!!
    Habakkuk 2:2-3 Then the LORD answered me and said: “ Write the vision And make it plain on tablets,
    That he may run who reads it. 3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, It will not tarry.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DocDave View Post
    Thanks for sharing the Word sister Tammy!
    Habakkuk 2:2-3 Then the LORD answered me and said: “ Write the vision And make it plain on tablets,
    That he may run who reads it. 3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, It will not tarry.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bultn View Post
    Then read Matthew 7:3 Beware us all from fanatics of any faith.
    Great Word especially when used in proper context.

    To understand what Jesus was saying you need to read Matthew 5-7.

    Thanks for sharing.

    God bless,
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    Matthew ch. 5-7

    Matthew 5
    The Beatitudes
    1Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them saying:
    3"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
    4Blessed are those who mourn,
    for they will be comforted.
    5Blessed are the meek,
    for they will inherit the earth.
    6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
    for they will be filled.
    7Blessed are the merciful,
    for they will be shown mercy.
    8Blessed are the pure in heart,
    for they will see God.
    9Blessed are the peacemakers,
    for they will be called sons of God.
    10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
    11"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

    Salt and Light
    13"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.
    14"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

    The Fulfillment of the Law
    17"Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. 19Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.
    Murder
    21"You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder,[a] and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.' 22But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother[b]will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, 'Raca,[c]' is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell.
    23"Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.

    25"Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still with him on the way, or he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. 26I tell you the truth, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.[d]

    Adultery
    27"You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.'[e] 28But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.
    Divorce
    31"It has been said, 'Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.'[f] 32But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to become an adulteress, and anyone who marries the divorced woman commits adultery.
    Oaths
    33"Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.' 34But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; 35or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. 36And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. 37Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.
    An Eye for an Eye
    38"You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.'[g] 39But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. 41If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. 42Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
    Love for Enemies
    43"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor[h] and hate your enemy.' 44But I tell you: Love your enemies[i] and pray for those who persecute you, 45that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
    Matthew 6
    Giving to the Needy
    1"Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
    2"So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 3But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

    Prayer
    5"And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 6But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. 7And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
    9"This, then, is how you should pray:
    " 'Our Father in heaven,
    hallowed be your name,
    10your kingdom come,
    your will be done
    on earth as it is in heaven.
    11Give us today our daily bread.
    12Forgive us our debts,
    as we also have forgiven our debtors.
    13And lead us not into temptation,
    but deliver us from the evil one.[j]' 14For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

    Fasting
    16"When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 17But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
    Treasures in Heaven
    19"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
    22"The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light. 23But if your eyes are bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!

    24"No one can serve two *******. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.

    Do Not Worry
    25"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life[k]?
    28"And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 32For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

    Matthew 7
    Judging Others
    1"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
    3"Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 4How can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? 5You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.

    6"Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.

    Ask, Seek, Knock
    7"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.
    9"Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? 11If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! 12So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.

    The Narrow and Wide Gates
    13"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
    A Tree and Its Fruit
    15"Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. 19Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.
    21"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?' 23Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!'

    The Wise and Foolish Builders
    24"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash."
    28When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, 29because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law.
    In the old covenant God did his part, but man failed to do his part… Couldn’t do it.
    In the new covenant God did his part, then robed Himself in flesh and did man’s part too.

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