LIES!!!

The fact that a perfect God has forgiven us our sins; past, present and future is unfathomable to most of us. Then, we take a path to “self-righteousness” and fail at it miserably! After which we enter a full circle of sin (after all, when you break one commandment, you break all right?)

Great!

Then, we play the Adam and Eve game of Hide and seek with God. We hide from him because in our human minds, we don’t deserve a God so perfect if we can’t be perfect ourselves.

A LITTLE LESSON ABOUT SELF RIGHTEOUSNESS

The children of Israel said they would do everything the Lord commands (Ex 19:8). Then, they were given the ten commandments (Ex 20). Unfortunately, before they received it, they had broken the first commandment: “Worship no god but me”

(Ex 20:3-6), the result; tree thousand died that day (Ex 32:28).

So, when you say “lord, I’mma keep all your commandments starting today”, before you’re done talking, I assure you, you will break one. I have tried it so many times in the past. I will be like “Jesus, I will not insult anybody on the street as I drive through today”. Honestly, before I get to my junction, I would have called more than three people “stupid”! In contrast, when I say “Lord Jesus, I honestly don’t want to insult anybody as I drive today… but I’m sure I will fail if you don’t help me… so, Lord, Help me”, I see results people.

True Story!

Interestingly, most of our Prayer Houses and Churches know the truth “For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under GRACE.” (Rom 6:14). But, preachers justify their hiding the truth under a broad lie that goes “People will make grace an excuse to sin if we tell them that all their sins have been forgiven”… Seriously?

Okay! Why then will the Bible carry the information that you are so desperate to withhold if it will lead to sin? I honestly think self-righteousness is s greater sin. (Rom 10:3, 1 John 1:10) Calling God a liar is greater than every other sin in my opinion.

P.S Don’t say there is no bigger or greater sin because Jesus said “but he who delivered me to you has the greater sin” (John 19:11)

Back to the matter, Let me ask; how many times did Jesus die?

If his death is not payment for our future sins, when will he die again?

Because I can’t pay for my future sins and don’t tell me to be righteous because I already am in Christ Jesus (2 Cor 5:21) and I know this. But for someone who doesn’t, that message of “Go and be righteous” is a deadly message that can cause depression! (*rme* no jokes!)

Is like saying… go and count the drops of water in the ocean… completely impossible!

The bible also says “our righteousness is as filthy rags” (Isaiah 64:6). Why then do we prefer preaching self-righteousness than the ultimate truth?

In the end, people run away from God when they realize that they can never be righteous by themselves. So, again, I ask; does it make preachers feel good that they deliberately paint God to be the bad guy? Making people think he has given them such an impossible task (of being righteous by themselves) just because of their own human fear?

And he said his ways are not our ways (Isaiah 55:8) and the truth you know shall set you free (John 8:32).

Then again, I inquire of you; why does it please you to bind people in the chains of lies?

The God that gave us the truth, is He stupid?

Men of God, stop playing God!

If you’re not going to tell people the truth then…. Shame on you!

Seriously though, being in an intimate relationship with God is freeing not bounding. Do not misquote me and say "freedom to sin"…. No! Freedom to live! Freedom to experience life! Freedom to be Joyous, feel good, look good and act right. It is not living in chains, pains or away from the pleasures of life. Nah!

Honestly, I understand how a retarded person can say “if he has forgiven for my future sins, I might as well sin” I get it! But, remember that your messages don’t lead people to Christ, the Holy-Spirit does. He convicts and touches the hearts of men and that is not your job.

If… only the truth can set people free, why won’t you give them the truth?

What is the truth someone might ask… Good question! 

The truth is; No man can be righteous but, Christ was and He alone can do it. So, to be righteous, you have to believe in him and surrender all to him (not the money in your account or your cars people… but you heart!) Give that to him and let him live through you. (If he wants you to sacrifice your money, he will ask you for it; if you’re in an intimate relationship with him).

When He starts to live through you, you become dead to sin and the world. He makes you whom He designed you to be, a god! In his image and likeness; to be like him and act like him (which is the highest form of evangelism anyway). People will literally see Christ in you and let’s not get started on the peace you will experience day in and day out!

Oh! There is also this inexplicable joy that even when the circumstances around you are terrible, you will wake up in the morning praising him and people will be drawn to that joy in you! Yo! I know no better kind of evangelism than this one.

I am not saying it is wrong but… walking on the street and preaching has never worked for me… what has worked is people being shocked at how “at peace” I am with so many obvious challenges around me and yo! That gives me profound joy! When someone asks “so, you were going through that and you were always happy?” and I’m like “no… I wasn’t happy, I was just peaceful because I had the certainty that it won’t last and it didn’t”… when that happens, it is another level of joy because somehow, I have inserted the mystery of God's wonders in someone’s heart and sub conscious. They start to ask about God, and search for him earnestly… and we know that seekers are finders!

Remember, you are always going to be in a battle and that battle is the one between the flesh and the spirit. Christ living in you is spiritual victory but you still have a flesh and sometimes, it might be hard for you to conquer the flesh and that may not be okay but… If that happens, enjoy the forgiveness of God and move on in his glory. Christ doesn’t leave you because of a mistake. Accept what it is, accept his forgiveness and move on! Don’t condemn yourself (Rom 8:1) for Christ doesn’t and will never condemn you.

I don’t even want to get started on the “you have to confess your sins daily… or monthly” or whatever they say…. It is not necessary!

God knows your sins man! He knows your future sins too! He is there when you sin and he will be there when you sin in future. If talking to him about the details helps you, fine! But don’t go trying to justify yourself though. Otherwise, a “thank you Lord for forgiving all my sins” is a perfect confession.

I do however need to inform you that everything I have said here cannot make sense to you if you don’t belief in him, accept his love and the perfect sacrifice of his son on the Cross of Calvary.

“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and everything shall be added unto you” (Matt 6:33), (including private jets if you want).

The question is; what is the kingdom of God?

Answer; Righteousness, Peace and Joy in the HOLY GHOST is the kingdom of God (Rom 14:17).

The Holy Ghost part is highly important because; you cannot do it yourself! Let our helper, “The Holy ghost” take charge! Be free!

Read the bible for yourselves children of God, don’t let anybody deceive you.

Some of these men of God keep hiding stuff from us and feeding on our ignorance.

Despite all that, the good news is…. Christ will deliver us all in a short while. While we wait, stay awake and keep those eyes open.

God bless you

With love

Rita_A