Proverbs 6
12 A worthless person, a wicked man,Is one who walks with a perverse (corrupt, vulgar) mouth.13 Who winks with his eyes [in mockery], who shuffles his feet [to signal],Who points with his fingers [to give subversive instruction];14 Who perversely in his heart plots trouble and evil continually;Who spreads discord and strife.15 Therefore [the crushing weight of] his disaster will come suddenly upon him;Instantly he will be broken, and there will be no healing or remedy [because he has no heart for God].
16 These six things the Lord hates;Indeed, seven are repulsive to Him:17 A proud look [the attitude that makes one overestimate oneself and discount others], a lying tongue,And hands that shed innocent blood,(D)18 A heart that creates wicked plans,Feet that run swiftly to evil,19 A false witness who breathes out lies [even half-truths],And one who spreads discord (rumors) among brothers
Many I encounter have strongholds for the enemy. What contributes to that is this thinking 🤔 - I am not committing any kind of "big sin" like murder, adultery, fornication, so I am cool. Let us examine ourselves again today. Too many divisions in the body of Christ that arise because of something others HEARD. I tell you this truth today, many times individuals become offended and it was their own perspective of the situation not the whole truth or God's view. Look again my friends. It is a tactic the enemy uses to derail others, move you away from destiny helpers and whole relationships.
How you deal with offences, show how much you have grown in Christ. Are you quick to run to others with the matter or do you cover the matter and pray.
Today we put a stop to the following
Taking authority over the negative things we listen to about others. They become like seeds in our heart. That will eventually germinate bad fruits of division. Why? We will begin looking at someone in a way that is not God's truth and ultimately what we look for is what we will see
We take authority over the things we speak about others. If our motive for speaking, is to assist in being healed or for accountability (to view the whole situation from another perspective and get confirmation) reasons then do so. But if your purpose is any way to malign another's character. Then it is not to be done. God alone knows where someone will end and their heart condition
Be a part of the reconciliatory process. If someone comes to you with an issue about others, tell them we are going to work at resolving this, so that God can be glorified. Let's involve the person you're speaking about with a bid of causing them to grow in Christ. God's principles outline that out of the mouth of two or three witnesses a thing is established
Conflict resolution strategies are in Matthew 18 and other parts of the Bible. Ask God to show you.
May we no longer be a tool the enemy can use, as an accuser of the brethren. Let us declare - the division stops here with me in Jesus name
May we ask God today according to these words
Psalm 19
12 How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults.13 Keep your servant from deliberate sins! Don’t let them control me.Then I will be free of guilt and innocent of great sin.
14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heartbe pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Amen
Walk good in Christ
Till we meet again
Pastor J
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