22/07/2018 - DISCERNING GOOD AND EVIL

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But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. Hebrews 5:14

Nobody enters into the Kingdom of God to stay in the same place, but to do the perfect will of the Lord.  For this reason, we have to reach this stage, and this will make us more than conquerors.  We know that Jesus is in us and the Father, in Him.  This way the world will know that He is the Messiah of the Almighty, who love us as He loves His Firstborn son.  All will learn that He is the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6).

Having been made perfect, God will give us solid food.  The children in faith, like the natural born, cannot yet receive the adult nourishment, because they cannot digest it.  If they try they will fall ill. Our goal must not only be to win the lost, but also to teach people to develop their faith.  Then we will have big and strong churches pleasing the Lord.  The family of the faith needs to grow and use the power that it was given.

When the Christian is overtaken by wickedness, he becomes abominable to the Lord, since as he was saved from the filthiness of this world, he goes back to the sty, upsetting the Almighty greatly.  Now, this is wasted labor.  If somebody were in God’s position, they would not be happy to see their children walk backwards, getting lost in the maze of iniquity.  As they learn to do that which is good and do so, the saved become the delight of the Omnipotent.

Being perfect, you will give great joys to the heavenly Father, and then, He will be able to trust you with greater tasks. The Lord is always pleased with the children who are skilled in the Word and avoid sin.  This is why we battle for the Christians to grow in maturity.  Otherwise, we will be held responsible for their lack of progress.  Just think: he who perfects himself becomes the joy of the Almighty.  What have you done with the faith that you were given?

The same thing happens in a home where there are many children.  Those who do not mature will not know how to make wise decisions.  What path will they take after their father and mother die? However, the successful who respect what is good and strive to lift up the weak and the needy, are always in a good mood and please and fulfill their parents.

Jesus said we must be perfect like our Father.  To our natural eyes, this is practically impossible, but through faith, although it is a challenge, it is possible. The Master would never command us to do something impossible; otherwise, He would be guilty of putting us in unfeasible circumstances and situations.  Believe, you can be perfect in your faith in Christ.  Therefore, be perfect!

The Colossians, for example, were they more spiritual than us? Paul declared they were perfect in Jesus, the Head of all principality and power (Colossians 2:10). We can believe that we are surrounded by many who have reached this position.  If we use the tools given by the Lord, we will also get there. All promises in the Bible are full of truth and power.

In Christ, with Love,

R. R. Soares