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Proper interpretation is vital in reading any book as it gives full understanding of words. In the same vein, interpreting the Bible, a book of mystery, needs the Holy Spirit, He who wrote through the Patriarchs of old, to interpret it and not by what we feel about it "for the letter killeth, but the
spirit giveth life" (1 Corinthians 3:6b, 2 Timothy 3:16).

Christians, especially Christian writers must understand the above fact. God has made ministers of the New Testament, not of the letter but of the Spirit (2 Corinthians 3:6a). This is why we must interpret the Word by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Some "Christian writings" can cause man to continue in sin because of the way the writer interprets God's Word. A Christian should be careful of the so called Christian books read in
these last days. This is by listening to what the Holy Spirit says (1 John 4:1).
N.B: You can not substitute the Bible for Christian books.

The Bible enjoins: "study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, RIGHTLY dividing the word of truth." This shows that people with itching ears can divide the Word of truth wrongly especially in these days where many love pleasure than God.
These people would love to hear words from false preachers who paint grace as an avenue to sin whereas grace is just the opposite. These set of preachers misinterpret Romans 6:14 because they fail to understand the subsequent verses (verses 15-16).

Contrary to their belief, the grace of Jesus gives strength to live above sin. That is why sin will not have dominion over those who accept Him as their personal Lord and Saviour. They are the ones who won't fall for sin anytime the tempter comes.

The reason why there is grace is because;
i. The law couldn't perform a complete work [of righteousness]. It has lapses but grace fulfilled righteousness which is what God wants. No wonder why the line of a favorite hymn says "perfect is the grace that sealed
us" (Through the Love of God our
Saviour).

ii. In law, men will boast that it's because of their actions (i.e. their righteousness), not adoring God. But in grace, we adore God because our righteousness is of Christ. That's why we would proclaim that "..thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ.." (2 Corinthians 2:14). We must say the Grace with seriousness, and not rushing it. It's then that we can get the blessings that follow--goodness and mercy.

Those who walk after the flesh by fulfilling its lust(s) will be condemned (Romans 8:1). It's necessary that you must "walk in the spirit and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh" (Galatians 5:16). There is no condemnation for those who walk by the grace of Jesus Christ, those who accept His saving power through obedience. Just as a little child who wants a lifting would raise his/her hand in surrender, you must surrender your will for His' in obedience. Jesus is ready to raise you high above sin. Little wonder the inspiration for this song:
"Lifted, I am lifted,
I am lifted by the Lord,
Above sin and sorrow,
into the presence of the Lord.

Surrender to Him today! If you find it difficult to do so, please PRAY.

https://wetrainchristians./2017/03/02/word-grace-and-the-spirit/

Shalom!

ArchEnemy:
Tricky caption

Except you are saying someone who was a Christian and then falls into sin is no more one.

But if a so called saved Christian falls into sin and fails to repent.......... Will he/she still possess d salvation

good question.

op, we are waiting.

I like this man.

hmmm

nice one

wildrose21:
O Lord, what is Nigeria's sin, for us to deserve this level of development??

'cause we don't maintain what we have.
how do we get more money when we lavish the ones on us?
if only we can manage "the little" we have.

I love this tread.

herzern:
Harsh brother!

God will forqive you!

If you can't contain it..why don't yhu stop seeinq Christian's thread??

God bless you.

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Explorers:
A well-fed man stealing corn from starving child during the distribution of food. Ajiep, Sudan, 1998.

This is what our politicians do.

being:
Keep it up girl!!

thank you sir.

Pavore9:
God is in a better position to answer that!

I'm happy that you made this statement.

I'm not here to judge anyone, but to tell other Christians that they should pay their tithe in holiness.

Wow! Congratulations.

By the way, I'm +1 today.

Sibrah:
Tithing goes with righteousness and a pure heart. Some people think of God as a man who would be moved by material things.

Thank you.

Pavore9:
Tithing is personal decision and should not be a yardstick to measure one's fidelity to God. I know folks who are Atheists that are generously donating their time, skill and funds to causes run by missionaries.

The question is; is their generosity accepted by God?

Anything attached to God's work must be accepted by Him.

Payment of tithe is a must for a true child of God for He commands it (Malachi 3:10). Christians do not have to be cajoled before they respond to this call because payment of tithe is an act of obedience.

The question if Jesus was ever disobedient answers that as Christians, we must obey God always.

Blessings follow obedience, so also, blessings follow tithing (Deuteronomy 28:1-2; Malachi 3:8-12).

Payment of tithes without righteousness attracts NO blessing but curses. Jesus established this in Matthew 23:23;

“Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to
leave the other undone.”

God demands TOTAL obedience from
us.

If a man is faithful in paying tithes and things are not as they should be, let such examine himself (1 Corinthians 13:5) and repent of evil ways.

Righteousness + Tithing => Blessings

Shalom!