What God requires of the believer

 What God Requires of the believer

In the book of Micah we read.

"He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8.

This is about as clear as it can be. The believer is required to...

Act justly.

Love Mercy.

Walk humbly with your God.

Do you do this?

Please think about it.

Expel

  Expel 

The apostle Paul writes,

“What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside?  God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked man from among you.” 1Corinthians 5:12,13.

While we as believers in Christ Jesus have no right to judge those outside of the church, especially when it come to where a person will spend eternity. We do have an obligation to judge those who claim to be believers in Christ Jesus. 

We need to be able to do this in order to see that they are teaching sound doctrine. Where they will spend eternity it still up to Gods judgement.

That being said it is imperative that we question the beliefs of those pastors, and evangelist we follow. We do this in order to see that what they are saying is truly what the Bible is saying.

Sadly however here in North America with all our freedoms we do a poor job of correcting errant pastors, evangelist and teachers. Even if we do expel them, because of our freedoms, our freedom of speech laws they simply set themself up and carry on as an independent ministry.

Thus my question to you; If you consider yourself a Christian a believer in Christ Jesus, do you ever question the evangelist, pastors or teachers you follow?

Please think about it.

The Law of the Lord

The Law of the Lord
The Psalmist writes,

The law of the Lord is Perfect; 

it gives new strength.

The commands of the Lord are trustworthy,

giving wisdom to those who lack it.

The laws of the Lord are right,

and those who obey them are happy.

The commands of the Lord are just

and give understanding to the mind.

Reverence for the Lord is good'

it will continue for ever.

The judgements of the Lord are just;

they are always fair.

They are more desirable than the finest gold;

they are sweeter than the purest honey.

They give knowledge to me, your servant;

I am rewarded for obeying them. 

                                                                  Psalm 19:7-11 (good news bible).

The Bible is a book not just for yesterday but for today. Within its pages lie truths and wisdom that are universal. Here in Psalm 19:7-11 the psalmist tells us Gods word,
1. Gives us strength.
2. Gives wisdom to those who lack it.
3. The Law of the Lord is right and those who obey them are happy.
4. God’s commandments are just and give understanding to the mind.
5. Reverence for the Lord is a good thing.
6. God’s judgements are just and always fair.
7. All of these things are more desirable than the finest gold.
Jesus said,
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33.
I firmly believe that God must come first in our lives. That we should seek His face and seek our His wisdom for living on a daily basis.
In order to do that we must Pray and Study the Bible daily. For in doing so God will show himself to us and grant to us the wisdom we need for each day.
Please think about it.