False Christian teachings, trends….
MLJ explained what it means to put on the truth of scripture. In the process, he clarified in a variety of ways what that truth is and how many in the church have erred via Liberalism and other ideas of men. A video reading of 1 Corinthians 15 and the complete text was added to this post because those ideas were an important part of his sermon.
Spurgeon’s thoughts today are about the following verses: 2 Corinthians 12:9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. AND Psalm 36:8 They are abundantly satisfied with the fullness of Your house, And You give them drink from the river of Your pleasures.
In the video of this post, Benny Johnson interviewed Jaco Booyens on Jeffery Epstein and on human trafficking. Jaco has been working in that field for several decades and has extensive knowledge of its workings. He noted in the first half of the video that this goes back to Wall Street…. The interview is intense.
If you are a person that wants the doctor diagnosing and treating you to be of the highest competence; the pilot flying the plane in which you are a passenger to be fully capable; the lockeroom in which your daughter is showering after gym class to be free of boys… then this little video should offer you some information and comfort.
The MORNING entry emphasizes that believers should solely rely on God for their needs, both earthly and spiritual, expecting His constant grace and future heavenly rewards. This includes anticipating angelic escorts at death and eternal glory in His presence. The EVENING entry uses the story of Elijah and the widow to illustrate God’s faithfulness in meeting daily needs. Just as her flour and oil never ran out, believers can trust that God’s grace will perpetually supply their necessities. This unwavering divine support surpasses any earthly resource, offering continuous comfort and encouragement through Christ.
The sermon of this post, by Martyn Lloyd-Jones is intended to help readers / listeners discover the source of their spiritual authority: is it from man or from God? The illustrations he used to explain this foundational concept were understandable. Many err in looking to church tradition; feelings; emotions and reason. Divine revelation is the only way anyone would ever have known of God; it is the foundation of truth; our Christian lives must rest upon it. God’s word was breathed by His Spirit to men for His church. [Many churches today blend their messages with the ideas of men and corrupt, nullify the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ: CRT; White Privilege; LGBTQ; philosophy; psychology; mysticism; and such man-made ideas. What is the source of your spiritual truth?]
Modern teaching says that what a person believes matters little if they live a good life. In this sermon…, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones shares that this attitude is the exact opposite of the exhortation from the apostle Paul to “put on” truth. … putting on truth will put the Christian at odds with the world. Doctrine will divide while the world will fight to put unity above truth. [MLJ explains why the Christian life cannot rest upon modern reason, feelings or church dogma; it must rest upon the knowledge of truth as it is in Christ Jesus. In the process, he cites some of the unbiblical dogmas of the Roman Catholic Church.]
…sermon on the six pieces of “the armor of God.” First are the “loins girt with truth,” then the breastplate of righteousness, feet shod with the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit. This is not an exhaustive list, but a highlighting of vital elements for spiritual warfare. Soldiers braced their clothing together with a girdle in order to move without encumbrance. …The spiritual meaning here is for the mind. Some think “truth” means sincerity or candor, but the foundation of the Christian’s armor cannot be their own sincerity and truthfulness. The girdle, as well as the sword, is the word of God. Christians must be wholly governed by truth, which is revealed in Christ Jesus. …It is a settled conviction, knowing whom and what to believe. The devil tries to create confusion and uncertainty and to repel him, Christians must be “girt about” with truth.
This post contains Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening thoughts devotionals for Feb. 19: The morning verse is from Ezekiel, I think it is the most explicit verse in the Bible about God requiring His children to pray if their needs will be met by Him…. The evening thoughts are about Andrew first telling Peter when he had found the Messiah; Spurgeon applied that to witnessing the gospel to those nearest first….
“There are no backdoors in the spiritual life. You never turn your back to the enemy. Stand.” ―Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones. …First of all, he says that Christians must not feel disappointed or unhappy because this causes a conflict. Christians should never feel sorry for themselves. The moment they do, they’ve already lost the battle. …realize the privilege of being in this great battle. Consider the captain and leader — Jesus Christ Himself. [MLJ said in his sermon, that we are fighting God’s battle… when we turn away, hell rejoices. An example is unfolding in our society presently: if you were part of ICE, then you would not be fighting your own battle to deport violent illegals, you are fighting for the President and our country. There are a lot of agents fighting the same fight with you…. There are parallels to the Christian life therein, the invisible church, all your born-againg brothers and sisters are in the same fray.]