God's Plan For Man Final

Jesus’ testimony, and He in this context His testimony was not making reference to Himself. History, when clearly seen, tells the whole story, but the truth is not the story the world promotes. Jesus spoke about those who are exalted by the world, saying, “The g r ea t e s t among you wi l l be your s e r van t . For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” (Matthew 23: 10-12) Where did they go wrong, when did they turn away from the original teaching? Why is this world in such a sad condition today under that parsonage? For further consideration Paul reminded them/us, “If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godless teaching, he is conceited and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions and constant friction between men of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain. But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.” (1 Timothy 6: 3-8) Theology is but a projection of a proposed truth using facts for a plausible conclusion, but theology, is not the whole truth. Theory remains theory until proven, and when proven, those who know and have tested, come to know the truth. They no longer just believe, for they know the truth, and are fortified, by faith, and faith is knowing for certain. Faith in this regard cannot and will not be shaken, however, to be proven genuine, it must be tested. There is little doubt that the realities as shared herein will shake the faith of most, but when shaken there is little faith—only belief. When belief is shaken, great fear will rise up, and anger will follow. Anger, fear or any negative emotions are harmful to the individual who expresses them. Become more are of what goes on within, recognize these emotions for what they are—defeat the negative, enforce the positive. Be certain that the truth is the truth and peace will follow. What you/we think is relative to your/our spirituality in a good sense or bad sense. Defeat the wrong; hold on to what is right and true. Remember: there is no fear in love; perfect love drives out fear, as fear has to do with punishment; fear must give way once recognized. Anger may seem like a firm resolve, thinking that belief must be protected, but when one’s belief is tested and results in fear or anger— tested truth is right in front of you. The strength of faith, if the truth, is revealed in the love of Jesus; faith, as love, when proven prevails, rather than the weakness of fear or anger

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