Do we include or exclude?

Do we include or exclude?     March 21, 2013 - Romans 14 Return to Admenu Home         Dear  Saints,   Today we prayerfully, continue our Feast in Romans 14. We see that the Jewish who have accepted Jesus are cautioned against judging others.  Gentiles following Jesus are warned not to hate each other. Once we are free of sin many of us have a tendency to want to exclude others.  We don’t want their sin to taint our sin free life.  God reminds us all; that the gift of grace doesn’t make us a judge.  Our freedom from sin does not make us part of a group that decides who is eligible for God’s grace. Rather we are reminded that we are free to share the grace of God.  For example; Man’s law says that I can gamble drink anytime I prefer to.  God’s grace reminds me that my actions shouldn’t be a stumbling block to a brother or sister.  “20 Do not, for the sake of food, destroy the work of God. Everything is indeed clean, but it is wrong for anyone to make another stumble by what he eats. 21 It is good not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything that causes your brother to stumble.  22 The faith that you have, keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who has no reason to pass judgment on himself for what he approves. 23 But whoever has doubts is condemned if he eats, because the eating is not from faith. For whatever does not proceed from faith is sin.” Romans 14:20-23, English Standard Version (ESV).  Our freedom from sin is only given by faith that Jesus died for sin and then rose from the dead.  We need not exclude others from faith because we are afraid that they might spoil the neighborhood.  Jesus died once for the sin of all mankind he is not willing that any should perish from sin.  He wants all who hear the Word to come to Him in faith with a repentant heart.   “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.” Jeremiah 17:7-8 ESV.  Because we trust Jesus he blesses us with faith that leads to salvation.  By faith we are saved and not of ourselves.  The scorching heat will in no way hurt us!  That is because Jesus gives us water so that we will never thirst.  Because we walk in His light, we don’t need to fear anything or judge anyone. We walk in faith not fear.   We need to share Jesus and that is how we bear fruit that leads to everlasting life.  Our faith in Jesus, makes us part of God’s inclusive family.     The following quote is from; “THE HOLY SPIRIT IS CALLING 03/21/13 # 527” Shared by R.L. Waters   “… 1 John 4:1-6 (New International) Test the Spirits 1 Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world. 4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 5 They are from the world and therefore speak from the viewpoint of the world, and the world listens to them. 6 We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not listen to us. This is how we recognize the Spirit of truth and the spirit of falsehood.     Praise God that we have the Spirit of Jesus within us. If we keep your eyes on Him we will see the false prophets of this world, and there are many. If we put our Faith and Hope in the word of God we will not be mislead. God is with all who know Jesus as there Lord and Saviour and trust in His word.   Read God’s word with Prayer. Read His word every chance you get.   Let all the people Rejoice and praise Him. This is inspired by the Holy Spirit. Praise God.   Your Brother In Christ Robert Waters God bless you all …”       The Feast     Thu, March 21, 2013, Romans 14, - “The Jewish converts cautioned against judging, and Gentile believers against despising one the other. (1-13) And the Gentiles exhorted to take heed of giving offence in their use of indifferent things. (14-23)” – Matthew Henry Concise       Pastor Glens complete Devotional Series |Click Here|   See Destiny by Sandra Lee |Click Here|   The Holy Spirit Is Calling by R. L. Waters |Click Here|         God Bless you,   Brother Mike   http://www.admenu.com http://admenu.wordpress.com       Tags: jesus, love, hope, care, god, holy, ghost, save, help   Click Here to visit admenu for more information on our services and contacts!     “10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:10-12 ESV.