Here’s a thought to remember: the Bible is like a mirror that when we read it, it reflects the sincere truth of areas in our life of where we need to improve. My brother changed when he saw Jesus in me and wanted what I had. His sins were revealed to him in the reflection of a holy God when he observed the positive changes that took place in my life after I became a Christian.
The Bible shows us how we can
do better in our relationship with the Lord.
It helps us see the error of our way and how we can be set free from the
bondage of sin when we give our heart to Jesus.
The unmitigated truth in God’s
word was drafted by holy men of God for our benefit. The Holy Spirit breathed upon each of them as
they penned words of hope to make us aware of our need for the Savior, Jesus
Christ. The Bible tells us that we can
have a close relationship with Him, while growing in grace after becoming a
member of God’s family.
As I have said, when I read
the Bible, it points out the sincere truth of where I need to improve in my
behavior and other questionable areas lacking discipline as I walk with Jesus. The Bible does not condemn me and make me
feel hopeless, on the contrary, it encourages me to be godlier and live
according to God’s statutes, of which I strive to do.
I am not offended at what I
read, it is like a roadmap that enables me to stay on the straight and narrow
path that leads toward heaven. If we
were not made aware of the sincere truth of our trespasses and where we are
lacking strictness of oneself, how can we improve ourselves?
It sometimes feels like my
toes are being stepped on when I hear sermons preached from the pulpit by our
pastor and visiting evangelists when they point out life-changing thoughts from
the Bible that find lodging in my soul.
These messages assist me as I mature in the things of God.
Sometimes it’s the sincere
truth that I need to hear, which helps to enlighten my understanding of God and
what He expects of me. Truth enables us
to succeed in our quest for a higher calling in Christ Jesus. Anointed messages inspire people to become
stronger in the spiritual realm, while improving one’s relationship with
Almighty God.
The Bible brings into focus
new horizons in ideas of how to bond with Jesus in more affective ways. The sincere truth is not a bad thing when we
keep an open mind to the positives that we glean, which produce solidarity in
the Lord.
You and I are given ‘freewill’
to choose the statuesque of life with its uncertainties and heartache, or we
can dive into the deeper depths of the spiritual realm in Christ. Knowing sincere truth is a good thing.
Those that stick their heads
in the sand, figuratively speaking, refusing to look at the bigger picture
regarding the sincere truth of their unmistakable sins, will not benefit through
life in the way God wants to improve it.
Doing something about what is
revealed, rather than sitting idly by and procrastinating, brings success. When people face changes head on and choose
to take the bull by the horns and deal with these areas that are lacking
discipline, understanding of God’s grace enhances.
I would prefer knowing the truth,
the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help me God, of where I can
improve spiritually, rather than continuing down the road of hard knocks,
unaware of where I’m failing God.
If someone reaches out in love
and points out areas that we can refine, we should not become offended if the
person giving advice is Spirit led, sensitive, and not overbearing. Remember, God uses people to speak sincere
truth on behalf of Him, but this doesn’t give anyone a license to go about with
a holier than thou attitude, trying to correct everyone else’s problems.
I believe when we share truth
in love, it will be received with a heart of thanksgiving. It depends on our attitude and whether God is
in what we say.
My mom would say: “If you
don’t have something good to say about someone, don’t say anything at all.” Let’s examine this adage. If A person is asleep in a burning house and
there is a way to save them, then get their attention someway and put forth a
gallant effort to save their life. When
we share sincere truth in love, a soul is given life through Jesus Christ, the
Son of the living God. He provides
everlasting life in heaven.
Being born-again is immediate
when we confess our sins to God. An
abundant life, through Jesus, comes as we learn how to keep in step with
Him. When a person purposely lets go of
the old nature and allows the new nature of Christ to show forth, maturity is
in the making.
Paul McCartney and John Lennon
wrote the song, “With a Little Help From My Friends.” They were members of The Beatles rock band. Christians help one another, like friends, to
become more like Jesus as the song title says.
The sincere truth can elevate and help a friend rather than watching
them stagnate and die spiritually.
The important thing is that we
weigh our words before speaking and sharing truth, having the blessings of God on
what we say. If we take that bold step
of pointing out another person’s failures, we had better be prayed up and full
of the Holy Spirit.
Allowing God to speak through
us rather than taking on a holier than thou position and losing a friend is
most important as Believers. We must be careful
not to become puffed up in ourselves, thinking we have all the answers. The sincere truth of God’s word says it well.
(Romans 3:23), “For all
have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
(Romans 6:23), “For the
wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our
Lord.”
The Bible is the most eye-opening
truth we will ever know in life.
Everything on earth and the hereafter depends on every person taking it
to heart and doing something about its truth.
Asking God to forgive our sins, or not doing so, will determine where
our future residence will be—heaven or hell.
A person that is not
regenerated through the new birth by accepting Jesus as Lord and having their
sins forgiven will not enter heaven. It
behooves all individuals to take heed to the sincere truth of God’s word.
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Papa Boyd
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