All things are naked and opened unto the eyes of the Lord. We as humans believe that we can hide our sins. Many try to hide thefts, murders, adultery, and vandalism, in the hours of darkness. Did you not know that there is always someone that sees, hears, and records every move, and every idol word we speak? We are never alone, the angels of the Lord each and every day, report upon our works, weather they be good or evil.
We see this many times in scripture, here is one; "For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." (Heb 4:12) The angels of the Lord, do not make accusations against any man, but only report the actions of man. Many say they do not believe in a hear after, many say they do not believe that God shall condemn a man for eternity, just for not believing in Jesus as Lord and Christ, many do not believe that there is neither a heaven, nor hell.
Has the Lord separated the believers(righteous) from the unbeliever? Yes. In this life, and also in the next. We are a people of change, of limited knowledge, and limited understanding, some of the flesh, and others of the Spirit. We who that are of the spirit, understand and believe in things that are not visible to the eye. For those that come to the Lord must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those that diligently seek Him, for The Lord is Spirit, and those that come to Him, must also come in the spirit. For as it is written: "The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd." A wise man fears the Lord, body and soul. For what is a man, flesh and bone, blood and tears, hopes and dreams.
The remnant of man is his spirit, this is the heart of who that man is. Remove the flesh, and the man still exist in his spirit, he retains who he was, what he did, and the choices he had made. Many say, they do not believe in what the Bible states is true, but look at the high and mighty, the rich and the powerful, they are always speaking of a mans spirit. Example; "This great mans spirit shall always guide us forward." I know you've heard this time and time again. How can they say these things, if they do not believe in the spiritual. The people of the flesh believe only in the flesh, and not on the spirit. For doing this they cannot discern the things of the spirit, it is beyond their comprehension.
And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. (Ecc 12:11-14) This is things concerning both the flesh and the spirit. Many books are, and will be written, but are they to the salvation of a mans spirit, or just vanity? For even the Bible states of books; "And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.(Let it be so.)"
Neither is there any creature that is not manifest(Made Visible.) in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do. (Heb 4:13) The Way of the Righteous is solemn, justified, adorned, sanctified, and holy. We do not fear judgment, for our eyes are upon the Lord daily. Our actions are directed by a higher power. We are aided, guided, and taught by the Holy Spirit of the Lord. We have shed this body of flesh, and have been translated into the Kingdom of Light, the kingdom of Gods Dear Son. This also is the way of the righteous.
Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. (Heb 4:14) We hold on to the profession of our faith in Him and His promises. You say that God cannot lie, which is so, but why then do we doubt? If God cannot lie then all of our needs shall be met, our prayers will be answered, and the desires of our heart shall become manifested before our eyes. But we all must remember, that we cannot pick and choose what we believe, as concerning the truth of the Gospel. The words and commandments of the Lord are all inclusive. Many say that there is a hypocritical view brought out by Christians concerning types of people, this concerning lifestyles that they desire to live with, but the Lord condemns. We cannot judge the Lord, but we must follow His example and His commandments without question. We do not condemn the individual but rather we warn all that choose an abdominal lifestyle, for we are the testimony of the truth.
For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. (Heb 4:15) Do you think that in times of great need and stress, God doesn't know, or just doesn't care? Jesus knows the feeling of our infirmities, our pain, our hunger, our worries, and our thoughts. The Lord knows of the times we live in, the conflicts that affect our lives, the wars that take our loved ones, the storms, earthquakes, and volcanoes that destroy indiscriminately. He knows that you have need of food, shelter and clothing. He knows when you cry and suffer, He knows when this life becomes more than you can bear.
What then do we do? "Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need." (Heb 4:16) The way of the righteous is faith, faith and trust, faith, trust and hope. We are the light of the world. When trouble comes we take it in hope of deliverance, when war comes we take it in trust of salvation and when hunger, conflict, and nakedness comes we take it in faith of the promises of the Lord. For as it is written; "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?"
Ars.
Temple of Spirit & Truth Ministries
A.R.Smith Ministries
http://www.ourchurch.com/member/a/arsmithsermons/
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