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To Do OR Not To Do?
James 2
These are both passages that people may use that will lead us to think this is for those who are called to the pulpit only but not for me.
Or for those who have big hearts and the people that always go the extra mile.
We like to think to ourselves that its great if you do all these extra things but it’s only talking to the elite few, and these will have a greater reward for doing more.
We trick ourselves into a state of complacency and self-righteousness.
Pastor talked about deceit this morning, not only do we deceive others, but we can also deceive ourselves.
Sometimes we go through life deceiving ourselves because it is easier to not believe the whole truth, than to hold yourself accountable.
Let’s finish these passages we started reading.
We can confess that Jesus is Lord all day long, but if our actions show others we don’t really believe, what good is it?
It is mouth service only, and does no good!
God is looking for heart service!
People who not only speak words of confession, but back it up with actions.
If I tell you that I will give you a million dollars
How many times have we said these same kinds of words to people in need.
Depart in peace, be warmed and filled, but then gave nothing to the cause?
Lets finish the next passage:
Matthew 25.41-
This is why I came up with the title To Do Or Not To Do, that is the real question!
This parable Jesus taught doesn’t allow for a state of complacency or stagnation.
It is a call to action!
Yes their is reward if you Do something but there is also punishment for Not doing something!
There are consequences to our actions.
One day we will all be accountable for not only what we have done on this earth, but also the things we have not done.
We are being held accountable in the Word of God, for what we have learned.
We can try to turn our heads, deny the truth, or let others lead us astray, but God’s Word doesn’t change because it offends me or judges me.
If someone has never been taught what a true christian is all about, then they might not understand our motives.
Why we have compassion, love our enemies, help those in need, and try to win souls to God.
What they see and hear about are these preachers of another gospel, that Paul warned us about.
If we set back and don’t speak out and try to teach the true Word of God, this prosperity teaching will be all anyone knows.
It is false doctrine that places ourselves in the center of the universe.
No longer do we see ourselves as servants of God, but rather we see God as a means to an end.
In reality we are taught to serve God means that he will answer our prayer for prosperity and wealth on this earth.
If you can name it you can claim it mentality.
They confuse Jesus with Santa Clause.
He is not there to meet our demands of Him.
We are here to serve Him, not the other way around.
Why have these kinds of messages gained traction in today’s society?
One reason is we our becoming more selfish as a society than ever before.
There are so many different groups in the US alone who talk about their uniqueness but miss the one thing they all have in common.
There spirit of entitlement.
The belief that because they want something bad enough in this life, someone has to give it to them.
This self centered love of self has creeped into the doors and hearts of the American Church today.
They want to speak only of gain and not sacrifice.
We have been told this would come by the Word of God.
Matthew 25.31-40
Matthew 25.31-46
ephesians 7.20
Doesn’t that sound just like the new age teaching that are spreading in today’s world?
Contrary to popular belief, the Bible does not teach “God will give you the strength to do whatever you set your mind to.”
God is not a heavenly bellhop or divine sugar daddy or cosmic power plant to fuel your dream-quest.
Instead, the Bible teaches, God is a sustainer when life feels unsustainable.
People are believing these prosperity teachings and being turned from the truth.
They read only the parts of the Bible they are told to read and give no thought about the rest of God’s Word.
People don’t want to be held accountable, or submit themselves, or answer to a God who says “Be ye holy, for I am Holy”.
For the atheists out there it is much easier to not live under the morale standard they find in the Word of God.
If they were to believe that God is real, they must admit to themselves that they can’t live their life under the direction of anywhere their lusts lead them.
One day there will be a reckoning for our deeds, and as I have pointed out tonight, our lack of deeds.
It’s like the truth is too much for them to bear so they believe in words of anyone who believes like they do.
It’s like the saint that goes to their pastor for spiritual advice, but then the next day he is asking other people for their opinion until they find someone that will agree with them.
Why did you ask for truth and guidance if you were not willing to submit to your shepherd in the first place?
This kind of mentality is a slippery slope, that will lead you abroad in your journey.
And we know what the Bible says about entering into the gates of heaven?
The atheist, the sinner, and the prosperity gospel, hates this verse!
Because it means that we have to give more and take less on our journey to heaven.
If we carry too much baggage how can we enter a way that is narrow and a gate that is straight?
Yes the Word teaches us that God is a provider.
That doesn’t means he is a magic genie lamp!
How familiar are we with this scripture?
Many people use this as a scripture to make them think that all their dreams can come true, and anything they want they can have!
One prosperity preacher even wrote this about :
“Most people tend to magnify their limitations.
They focus on their shortcomings.
But scripture makes it plain: all things are possible to those who believe.
That’s right!
It is possible to see your dreams fulfilled.
It is possible to overcome that obstacle.
It is possible to climb to new heights.
It is possible to embrace your destiny.
You may not know how it will all take place.
You may not have a plan, but all you have to know is that if God said you can…you can!”
Did he forget while teaching this to people, that it turns everyone’s attention away from the rest of Paul’s words?
This was written while Paul was in prison!
Surely Paul didn’t want to be in prison.
Surely he wasn’t looking for a way to cause himself more pain!
If Paul was teaching this during this time in his ministry, there must be more to it than this scripture that’s been taken out to stand by itself.
If Paul meant what the prosperity teacher’s are saying today, then Paul could’ve simply told God to release him and POOF it would be done!
To understand this scripture a little better we have to look at the preceding scriptures a little closer, keeping in mind where Paul was writing from.
Philippians 4.11-
He was talking about during his suffering, (a word that people cringe to these days), and how through all of it Christ strengthened him.
This gives you a little different perception of where Paul was coming from when he wrote the 13th verse.
We get a better picture of his overall mindset with the situation we find him in.
I believe that false teaching is becoming contagious in the age we live in.
Why not, they promise you can have everything you desire right now, if you just believe hard enough.
Then they can easily step back and say your faith is not strong enough if you didn’t get what you asked for.
They use this scripture to back the teachings:
They love to fill our heads with the last part of the scripture, “Yet ye have not, because ye ask not” leaving the scriptures leading up to this verse and following it.
James 4.1-
And then what about the verses after?
James 4.
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