Crimson Diva we must have met because that has long been my motto. "If the Lord was to come back now..."
There has been so much Word spoken on this thread. I thank and praise the Lord that His labourers are so many. I love each and every one of you for being called according to His purpose.
I will try to be brief. My soror, Shalom, hit on some very key points
There was one scripture that came to mind when I read the thread.
"Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind."
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Originally posted by Shalom08
In the course of developing an intimate relationship with the Lord, one in which I listen to and obey his voice, leadings and promptings without putting up a sassy argument, (I was good for giving the Lord advice or suggestions) after yielding my body as a vessel for HIS use and glory for HIS kingdom, and after saying, "yes Lord", I found that I no longer desired to go to clubs. Clubs lost their appeal and dancing was no longer a prerequiresite for happiness nor joy. Why? Reread Blackwatch's commentary-5th paragraph this time AND Eclipse's commentary regarding Compromising My Witness To Nonbelievers...both comments are so me and describe what I went through.
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You see, God will change your "wanna". You won't want to do the things you used to do when your faith gets stronger. I know because no one used to dance more than me. I am a living testimony. God will fill your every need. He gave me service to all mankind to fill that void. He opened the door of love in my heart to fill that void. He gave me a constant ministry to fill that void.
Listen.
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Originally posted by Shalom08
*As Christians, our freedom and liberty should be motivated by the concerned welfare of other brothers/sisters and nonbelievers until we VOLUNTARILY restrict ourselves if our actions and behavior will cause spiritual growth in believers to be hindered or it causes nonbelievers to reject the gospel.*
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I talk to people everyday, even now, and find myself in a position to share the word of God. Everyday, I'm glad that I didn't do anything the day before that would have made my ministry void.
People don't get so caught up in not caring about what other people think. We do that because we don't want to be responsible for what other people do. But we are our brothers keeper. I think Shalom, Blackwatch and Eclipse proved that very well in their choice of scriptures. So, that's just a poor excuse to make up for your shortcomings.
How can I say this. God, in His infinite wisdom, knew the power of leading by example. That's why He sent Jesus. I say sent because it's less confusing but let me explain something.
Stay with me and I'm going to bless you. God transformed Himself into Jesus so that he could come down here and show us how it's done. John 1:1 "In the beginning was the Word, and the was God and the Word was with God." Amen?! Now, God is like your mind, Jesus, your body. "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us." Then, Jesus transformed or transfigured into the Holy Spirit. That is like your soul or spirit. You see, we are made in His image. Amen?! Do we not have a mind, a body and a spiritual soul? And does not the Bible tell us that "God is a spirit, and they that worship Him must do so in spirit and in truth." John 2:22
In spirit and in truth. Let's look at that. Does that not mean in mind and in body.
Don't be fooled people. The Bible says "My people perish for lack of knowledge." Get in your Word. "Study to show thyself approved unto the Lord." Not unto man. Learn what the Bible says about every situation. There is nothing new under the sun. And the Bible advises us in Proverbs 3:5-6 to "Lean not unto thy own understanding. But in all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall make thy paths straight." Then as David, hide the Word in your heart that you might not sin against God.
I love you and be blessed.