THE TRUTH IS THIS

You know church, this is a strange time we find ourselves in.  So many churches no longer teach about the uncomfortable things of the Spirit.  The truth is this:  We are hearing more opinion than Bible facts coming from the church pulpits in America.  The preaching of sin or righteous living is almost nonexistent.  We hear a lot about God’s blessing, but little on accountability or consequences of sin in our lives.   This is a trend that must not continue. 

Welcome everyone to your 24/7, week long, online church service.  Everyone is welcome in this place.  Understand this, my friends, we can preach any subject covered in the Bible.  The teaching of the Word is not to condemn you, but to uplift you and give you hope.  Jesus himself said he came not to condemn the world, but to save the world.  The preaching about sin and righteous living is designed by God to show you the way out, and the way to stay out of bondage.  Preachers should not and must not shy away from these subjects.  Let’s look at John 3:16-17.  These are the words of Jesus.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.  For God sent not his son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”

Isn’t that action by God what believers everywhere will be celebrating today?  A day known as Easter Sunday.  Unfortunately, Jesus will have to share this day with the Easter bunny and egg hunts.  Wonder how he feels about that?  It must be okay though.  Many churches are sponsoring those Easter egg hunts, right?  The correct answer should be – wrong.  What are these churches doing?  What are they thinking?  Truth is, they are thinking like the world. 

I personally think it is sin to dilute the resurrection of our Lord with Easter bunnies and egg hunts taking first place in the hearts of our children.  I used the above scripture to show you that even as sinners God loves us and does not desire to condemn us.  His desire is to save us from the bondages of sin.  He knows that sin in our life is designed by Satan to separate us from himself.  Another scripture that backs this up is found in the book of John 12:46.  Jesus is talking here.

“I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.”

Should not this be the only focus of our attention on this day called Easter Sunday?  If not, it should be.  What is that darkness Jesus is talking about, my friends?  Simply stated, it is walking without knowing or serving God mainly due to our lack of knowledge and our lives of sin.  Jesus came to give us firsthand knowledge of himself.  And he has given us the Word of God, which is the Bible, to increase our knowledge of him.  Yet, it is our choice to receive him or not. 

Oftentimes as believers we do not understand why we feel so weighted down in despair when we know we should be joyful and victorious in our walk with God.  Dare I say, my fellow believers, that perhaps we should examine ourselves thoroughly for any sin we may have in our lives.  What?  Christians with sin?  How could that be?  My friends, we are all subject to allowing sin back into our lives.  The key is to recognize it and lay it aside quickly.  Remember, God loves us and does not want sin in our lives.  Remember what the scripture said – Jesus came not to condemn you, but to save you.  He has forgiveness for you.  All you need to do is ask.  Hebrews 12:1-2 addresses this very thing.

“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight,  and the sin which does so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.  Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

This scripture, by the way, was preached to believers.  That being the case, why should it not be preached today?  This scripture also points out that it is possible to rid ourselves of the very heavy weight of sin in our lives.  Let me point this out to you.  Sin to the true, born again, Spirit filled believer is not a natural thing.  In fact, God hates sin and so does the true believer.  That may explain why believers that return to a sinful way of life do not enjoy their coveted sin as much as they did before salvation. 

The person that was redeemed from alcoholism does not enjoy the drinking of alcohol anymore.  A person delivered from any addiction does not enjoy that addiction they have returned to.  These are just two examples.  The truth is, sin will never be as enjoyable to a believer as it was before salvation.  One very important thing to remember regarding sin is regardless if you are a believer or not, sin pays some very serious wages.  Please turn with me to Romans 6:23 for confirmation of this statement.  It says:

“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

I want you to understand this, my friends.  Sin will separate you from God.  Not his love, but from his presence.  This scripture also points out something that is so very important to understand.  Whereas sin brings death to you spiritually and oftentimes physically, the gift of God is always there for you.  That gift is salvation through Jesus Christ, God’s love for us in action.

I say to all unbelievers today – God loves you and has prepared a way for you to be set free from the bondages of sin.  Jesus died just for you.  Sin in its truest form is death.  Righteousness in its truest form is Jesus Christ and through him eternal life.   You may be sensing that truth this very instant as the Holy Spirit of God beckons you from death unto life in God.  E-mail me today.  After all, this is an online church.  I will get back with you and help show you the way to the saving grace of God.  I will be waiting for your e-mail.  Don’t put it off.  E-mail me today at BrotherBob@TheSpiritofWisdom.org.

Now I turn to you, my fellow believers.  If you have been struggling with sin in your life, let it go.  Return to that place of repentance and the love of God you first felt when you gave your life to Jesus.  The joy you felt then is still there today.  That joy is your Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Let me put it this way:  Sin is death.  Jesus is life.  Which do you choose this very day?








God Bless You,

Bro. Bob