Oftentimes, we as people of God, forget who ordained us to operate in the gifts that we have. We use the word of God to fight the wrong way. It is essential that as we study, we pray for guidance as to how we are to carry out the word, and make sure that we have applied the word appropriately to ourselves first. Because we are foolish for God, people will definitely see what we do as foolish, because they would wonder, what person in their right mind would either believe such things, or carry out such things. As we willingly seek Christ for his plan and his purpose, our lives will show to be an example of Christ, and will lead others to follow.
Now, some of us have become zealous in our walk with Christ and are overbearing toward the people they are trying to reach. Remember, we are powerless, and without God, our words are meaningless, it tears down, and sows discord. God's word is the same, yesterday, today, and forever, no one can change the power that lies within them. Winning souls in our own power, will give us the power of gain from men; which makes us slaves to those we are trying to reach. Understand that it is not us that the reward come from, but the Lord, and we are slaves to him and him alone. If we seek our reward from the people, they can take it away. The minute they stop uplifting us, and making us shine, we fall to a place of shame, anger, bitterness, and more.
It is God's will that we live prosperous, full of joy and peace. But if we continue to carry out his word and gifts so as to gain from the approval of men, then we shall reap the benefits of spiritual death, and a natural destruction. God loves all people, there are non exempt. No one can fathom the ways of God. He will destroy all who speak against his him, and cause his people to fall.
Read first Corinthians 9
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not upon your understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your path. (Proverbs 3-5-6)
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