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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
