Satan snares us by two of his venomous devices. He makes us concious of our good qualities but blinds our eyes to our defects and shortcomings. As a result we do not give to think of our defects.
The main cause for continuous failures and continued unhappiness is DEFECTIVE spiritual life.
People do not realize this.They consider themselves spiritually stable and are satisfied with their PRAYER, OFFERTORY and INVOLVEMENT IN MINISTRY.
God referred to the Israelites as "FLAT CAKE NOT TURNED OVER" (Hosea 7:8) because on one side, they appeared spiritually healthy on account of their good works.The other side of them was miserable and unhealthy because of their irreverent activities which were distasteful to God.
The main cause for continuous failures and continued unhappiness is DEFECTIVE spiritual life.
People do not realize this.They consider themselves spiritually stable and are satisfied with their PRAYER, OFFERTORY and INVOLVEMENT IN MINISTRY.
God referred to the Israelites as "FLAT CAKE NOT TURNED OVER" (Hosea 7:8) because on one side, they appeared spiritually healthy on account of their good works.The other side of them was miserable and unhealthy because of their irreverent activities which were distasteful to God.
God does not approve of this "LUKEWARM" condition.These people saw only what they did to God and went on grumbling that God was not good to them.
A fig tree appeared very attractive with its luxuriant branches and luscious leaves but did not have fruits. Jesus did not appreciate the exrernal appearance which was deceptive and therfore cursed it.
A fig tree appeared very attractive with its luxuriant branches and luscious leaves but did not have fruits. Jesus did not appreciate the exrernal appearance which was deceptive and therfore cursed it.
Mere leaves and branches without fruits are useless. Fruits that appear as a result of inner changes are essential.
God does not like defective showy spiritual life and wants us to be fully genuinely spiritual. So, it is is important for us to be consciously and carefully identify the things God wants us to cultivate and possess.
How can we expect God to bless us if we are leading such a deceitful spiritual life ???
God does not like defective showy spiritual life and wants us to be fully genuinely spiritual. So, it is is important for us to be consciously and carefully identify the things God wants us to cultivate and possess.
How can we expect God to bless us if we are leading such a deceitful spiritual life ???
Let's us yearn for a humble and guileless heart with total commitment towards building a close relationship with God for Him to bless us.
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