SCRIPTURAL VERIFICATION

The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

(Romans 10:8-10)

 

CONFESSION

Series 2_#20

 

January 20, 2004

Many have not found their places in the kingdom because they have not identified themselves with love, godliness, and contentment. Until worldliness has been despised and holiness embraced, then their God-given positions in the kingdom are hidden from the eyes of those who love not the truth. While the carnal hope for a position in God without love and commitment, the roaring lion and beast of the darkness seek for them as prey. The leaders have sounded the alarm, but the carnal are walking into the traps of corruption and destruction willingly. Instead of winning the lost, the carnal spend their time running from their predators and even leading those they bring to the kingdom into the death traps of their enemies.

There are few ways to win souls to God without loving the beauty of holiness. If the souls we bring identify with our worldliness, then there is no way for them to escape the predators of the darkness. I must lead the new souls into a proper identification lest they take upon themselves the false identity of the world. Friendship with the world is enmity against God; therefore, I choose between friendship with him and friendship with the world. Many have become the Lord's enemy because they have led the young into the traps of Satan. Many of the young have come through our sanctuary and have never come back. Some were rejecters of truth, and some were devoured by the evil among us.

I will go and strengthen the vessels that they may be strong enough to survive and defend the young. God has many people who have not bowed their knees to worldliness. I will go and lift the heads of the people with his word and develop children who can speak with the enemy at the gate. The young will imitate the old, for the old is their example. My example to them shall be an expression of wisdom and safety, not an expression that leads others to folly and death.

 

 

Hebrews 10:22 - 23

Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

 

Ephesians 2:8-9

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.