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2 Timothy 3:1-7

“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. ”

I was looking for a verse for today’s post and came along this one.  I think it is a perfect summary where the world is today.  People are in love with themselves, think they are right with no thought, live for today, and hear sermons but never listen.  We have to break though this way of life and shake people to their core.  Life is to short and precious to end up acting like you loved God, but never really enjoy his spirit.

Message 87:15

“When the storms and wars do their sweeping as necessary evils in destruction, the people become humble and learn to inquire of the Lord. Let the standard be found among you, in the Church of Christ, with the Elijah Message, the words I bring, the gospel of hope and salvation, the words of life, deliverance for mankind.”

As things become more difficult in the upcoming days, we have to hold to the standard.  We can not bend to rod of iron.  The world will be looking for God, it is up to us to deliver the truth.  We have to be ready and prepared to share the truth.  We can not wait till it happens or we will be left behind.

Message 96:11

“You see those that are filled with selfishness and bitterness; some you call your friends are seeking to destroy you and the good works you have established. Be firm and your works will stand the test. Fear not what men may say of you and those that are with you. You were born for this cause. Many will follow in this way. Deliverance will be for the faithful.”

Just like yesterday, we have to be strong in our beliefs, no matter who or what affects our lives. We can not let others change what we believe just so we can fit in or agree with  others.  We have to stand on our own beliefs.  We never know who will be working with or against us.  We must be watchful.

Matthew 6:4

“But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.”

When we are out spreading the word or God, we can not get discourage if the people you know don’t listen. Keep telling people, no matter if they listen or not, let them decided if they want to hear and let God work on their heart.

Psams 133: -3

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;  As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.”

As we walk though our life we meet people from all walks of life.  It is imporatnt that we truly love each person and treat them like the family that they are. The people that surround us help us get though our challenges. They give us support and comfort.  With our family though, we have to be united in our love of God.  It is important that we all believe the same core values. We need to surround ourselves with people of the same beliefs.

1st Timothy 4:12:14

“Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.”

It is important that we keep our promise to God. To love him and to serve him.  By doing that we have to obey his commandments. We have to follow his commandments until Jesus comes back.  That includes keeping the true gospel of Christ correct and unaltered.  It is God’s church, not ours, we can’t change the rules for our gain.

Message 62:9

“Therefore, fear not and fret not, but do the Lord’s bidding. Save your strength that you may do that which the Lord will yet bring forth that all nations may flow together, for Christ shall be Lord of all and King of kings and all men will serve him. Then shall be no more evil to hinder, but all shall be delightful in the Lord. ”

When we are doing the Lord’s work, we need not to worry.  It is very important that we remember that God’s plan and our plan are two different things.  We have to have faith and obedience. There will be a day when the Lord’s kingdom will reign.

Here are the sermons for the month of February.  I have been on the road traveling which prevented me from uploading them earlier.

February 7, 2010 Terry Laws

February 14, 2010 Tim Gosier

February 14, 2010 Terry Laws

February 21, 2010 Darren Bellamy

February 21, 2010 Chris Laws

February 28, 2010 Darrel Bellamy

February 28, 2010 Bill Holden

Matthew 28:20

“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”

God is always with us when we follow him.  This is very comforting to know. We are supposed to teach others about God teachings, the best way of doing this is by living a life that shows God’s love.

Psalms 32: 7-9

“Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah. I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.”

We need to have God be apart of or lives, not just what we do, but how we think and interact with the world. He will teach us and lead us though the tough times as well as the good. But we have to make sure that we understand his teachings and can think on our own.  That way we are not lead by others who pretend to be of God.  We each have to follow God with our heart and our knowledge, not that others.