We really do not need any more hidden sugar added to our faith. I’m not sure where it went amuck but there are way too many translations of God’s Word rolling off the lips of Christians today. It’s confusing and many times it leads people away from God rather than towards God. So how do you know? Scripture! It’s your litmus test to God’s heart. The Holy Spirit may indeed direct you, instruct you and tell you wonderful things you did not know but NEVER would the Holy Spirit contradict Scripture. Proverbs 30:5-6 tells us: Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him. Do not add to His words, Lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar.
I can promise you if you let your heart guide you trouble will follow. A wise friend taught me: “just because you think something does not make it truth”. You can have a sweet heart, a caring soul, a generous spirit, a giving nature and miss the heart of God if you pick and choose the things from the Bible you like and ignore that which is not palatable. I heard the sweetest and most kind lady say one time, “Surely God didn’t mean that”. She was referring to Scripture that contradicted her thoughts on a specific subject. If you question God’s Word how can you trust God? What kind of faith is that? If you think God is wrong does that mean you know better?
There’s a story about a group of scientists that got together and decided that man had come a long way and no longer needed God. They picked one scientist to go and tell Him that they were done with Him. The scientist walked up to God and said, “God, we’ve decided that we no longer need you. We’re to the point that we can clone people and do many miraculous things, so why don’t you just leave us be.” God listened patiently to the man and after the scientist was finished talking, God said, “Very well. How about this? Let’s have a man making contest.” The scientist, with great arrogance said, “That would be fine.” The Lord added, “Now, we are going to do this just like I did back in the old days with Adam.” The scientist said, “Sure, no problem,” then bent down and grabbed a handful of dirt. God said to the scientist, “No, no, no. You go get your own dirt!”
A pearl to string: The Word of God has been sugared up so we can sin and feel guiltless. We can justify instead of repent. We can customize religion to fit the sign of the times. Thomas Paine said in a speech given in late December of 1776, “These are the times that try men's souls”. Here it is 2009 and that quote works perfectly. I don’t claim to understand the entire Bible but God hasn’t changed. God is the same today as He was yesteryear and will be in the future. (Hebrews 13:8) The world my grandchildren live in today is immensely different than when I was their age. Mankind has taken us a great distance to excess and selfishness – not something I can trust in or believe in. I’m sticking to God’s Word and NOT man’s great achievements and direction.
"Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths".
Proverbs 3:5-6 (Amplified Bible)
Wow, a little improvement in lung function and I’m off to the races. I’ve stowed my soapbox for the day. Know you are dearly loved,
Lyndi
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