The topic of my entry today is going to upset some people. But it must be said. As bondservants of Jesus, which every Christian is, we are not to love this world. In fact we are to be a peculiar people.
*[[1Jn 2:15]] KJV* Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
*[[1Jn 2:16]] KJV* For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
*[[1Pe 2:9]] KJV* But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
As a little girl stated today during the chu rch announcements, the children should bear a resemblance to the Father.
We allow ourselves to do everything the world does. We wear the same clothes, listen to the same music, read the same books, watch the TV shows and movies. What, then is peculiar about us? How do we reflect our Father.
We look, act, and sound the same as everyone else. The only difference is that we attend church. But going to church does not make you a believer any more than sitting in garage makes you a Buick.
When my son was two we loaded up the Christmas tree with gifts. We went wild spending money. We truly wanted him to have the best of eveything. I was so disappointed when my son proceeded to play with the boxes, leaving the gifts off to the side.
Our Father sent His holy spirit to influence and inspire Christians to make beautiful music, write incredible books, make wholesome movies and TV programs for His own to enjoy. Yet many of us are stuck playing with the boxes that the world produces. How disappointed He must be with our choices.
We dont grow as Christians because we have not yet fully separated from the world. We have not matured in Him, because we choose not to be what He wants. We choose to be just like the unsaved people, instead of shinning our light, we allow the darkness to entice us.
So, brothers and sisters, when you are finished with your filthy Kevin Harts, Jay Z, Beyonce, CeeLo Green, Real Housewives, Kardashians, Preachers of LA, 50 Shades of Gray, Zane books, and whatever else the enemy has produced for your consumption; then put away your childish boxes and begin to enjoy the real gifts of God.
God does not grant dual citizenship. You are either a citizen of earth or you are a citizen of heaven.
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