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Today is Sunday November 29, 2009 and we are continuing our studies in the book of II Corinthians, please read chapters 5-8 in your Bible or Click Here to read them http://www.readytofollow.com/bible-november-29

Today's Message: True Faith
True faith not only joins the believer to the Lord, but it also separates the believer in heart and practice from the world controlled by Satan.

As we begin the Christmas season we can not forget that the greatest gift we will ever receive is the gift of eternal life through our Lord Jesus Christ. Although we are saved from having to spend eternity in hell, that does not mean that we will not have to meet with God face to face and account for the missed opportunities that we had to serve Him. Oh, our sins are no longer remembered and we are free, that does not stop us from receiving judgment seat of Christ. “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences. ” - II Corinthians 5:10,11. Jesus is appointed judge of the whole earth and when He returns He will sit upon His great white throne and we must all appear before Him. Every saint, minister, pastor, priest, layman, nation, age, and sex will meet Jesus face to face and be accountable for their actions, behavior, and even the secret things that no one, but God knows. Every person will receive rewards according to what they have done while in the flesh body, whether is be good or bad. If a person did good than the reward of good works will be of grace, and not of merit, good works will be considered at the last judgment, not as causes of eternal life and happiness.

No one would deny that we are living in a day of deception and compromise, and, unfortunately, Christians are tempted to search for satisfaction through what the world has to offer. To provide answers for this problem, Paul earnestly asked five questions that deserve our prayerful consideration because they have eternal consequences for us. “Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto my children,) be ye also enlarged. Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you. And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.” - II Corinthians 6:13-16. As Christian's, we are true believers in Christ and live our lives the best we can according to the New Testament. We are not to be equally yoked or joined with unbelievers, these are people who have not been saved or believe in the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. The effects of neglecting Scripture on this can truly turn a godly person into a wicked one, quicker than you can blink an eye. When believers enter into such unions, against the express warnings of God's word, they will expect much distress. The caution also extends to common conversation. We should not join in friendship and acquaintance with wicked men and unbelievers. Though we cannot wholly avoid seeing and hearing, and being with such, yet we should never choose them for friends. We must not defile ourselves by conversing with those who defile themselves with sin. “Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you. And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.” - II Corinthians 6:17,18.

The presence of God demands holiness in His people, for He cannot dwell in the presence of evil. Even if loved ones are causing evil around you, God will make a way for you to be free from it. My father and three half brothers choose to live in sin and in the world, God sent them on the other side of the coast so we do not have to be subject to that corruption any longer. No matter who you are around or what evil situation you are facing, God will make a way for you to get out of it. Jesus Said, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” - Matthew 11:28-30. Jesus is our rest and comfort and will help make our burdens easy.

Have a wonderful and blessed day/night and Merry Christmas
God Bless You,
Christina

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