Tickling of Ears ~ Who Are You?

This is a very long post. I started it last Wednesday, but new things came to light before I could finish, so I've added to it. I have recommended to some that read my blog, especially those who are not big on reading, to print it out and/or read it in sections. Take your time, so you to take it in. Always asking the Father (Jehovah) for guidance in Jesus' name.

John 16:2-3 ASV — They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the hour cometh, that whosoever killeth you SHALL THINK that HE OFFERETH SERVICE unto God. And these things will they do, because they have not known the FATHER, nor ME.

Have you ever asked yourself: 

"Who am I?"

I have yet to find anyone who fully comprehends the scriptures as I do. It doesn't make me wrong; it just makes me different. The Father has revealed things to me, understandings that are clearly seen and taught by many, but it's divided amongst different denominations and/or believers. Everyone has a puzzle piece; it just has to be put together. The only way to do that, is to come together. Sadly, most "believers" become judgmental, confrontational, even vicious when confronted with an opposing view. The love goes right out the door and persecution begins. I have not found a single denomination that won't do this, but I have found some individuals, even some "within" these denominations that don't.

Sadly, as many are beginning to awaken to scripture in a way that is not widely accepted, they begin to be attacked by the very ones that claim to have faith, including their loved ones. I've recently watched many YouTubers share their view on scripture, but because it doesn't align with what the "norm" is, they have to remind these "in faith" to have love in their hearts and stop attacking them in the comments section. Some even claim that their very own family members have turned have them.

The gate is narrow for a reason, many "religious" have proven to be more hateful and vindictive than those who don't read scripture...the very reason why I myself stayed away from religion for 40 years of my life. MOST WILL DO THIS... claiming to have the TRUTH but proving false to their words. Some make it apparent, others try to do it secretly, yet reveal it through their actions, contradicting what they say. Some don't even recognize they're doing it, and sadly, others justify their behavior simply because they think it's enough to be a believer in Christ. 

Matthew 10:21 ASV — And brother shall deliver up brother to death, and the father his child: and children shall rise up against parents, and cause them to be put to death.

Matthew 10:35-36 ASV — For I came to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law: and a man’s foes shall be they of his own household.

1 Thessalonians 2:13 ASV — And for this cause we also thank God without ceasing, that, when ye received from us the word of the message, even the word of God, ye accepted it not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also worketh in you that believe.

• How's your heart condition?

Romans 2:15-16 ASV — in that they show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience bearing witness therewith, and their thoughts one with another accusing or else excusing them); in the day when God shall judge the secrets of men, according to my gospel, by Jesus Christ.

Each day that passes, I learn more and more. My light undoubtedly has gotten brighter because I rely on God for answers, done by His anointing through Jesus Christ and the Holy Scriptures, not by man's understanding and their books or literature. When reading these books that have given you the "answers" you seek, you are no longer relying on God. 

I've been to many, many Bible studies and know many who rely on the understanding of men, be it the church fathers, other inspired writers, or their church written literature. It's one thing to be inspired by it, it's another when you RELY on it. While these depend on 'man" to confirm their belief, one should only rely on God. Many say they rely on God, but then it's right back to the literature and the understanding of "man".

• Does this mean we can't study other books?

I'm currently studying with a group using the study guide for "Battlefield of the Mind" and it's beautiful, because many are actually reading scripture and expressing their own personal view on it. Sharing "differences" from one another with no judgement...exactly how it should be. It's not about "conformity", it's about you the individual. Being able to express your thoughts and experiences without condemnation.

Please stop relying on man and those who believe like you for answers and start relying on God.

1 John 2:26-27 ASV — These things have I written unto you concerning them that would lead you astray. And as for you, the anointing which ye received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any one teach you; but as his anointing teacheth you concerning all things, and is true, and is no lie, and even as it taught you, ye abide in him.

• How many actually do this?
• Do you pick up the Bible and ask God for guidance?
• Are you one who says "God speaks to me" but then go to "man" or "literature" written by man for understanding? 
• When doing a Bible study, are you actually reading the Bible to study it or picking up a book from Amazon, a bookstore, or a church/organization and RELYING on that for understanding, instead of the scripture itself?
• In other words, are you then RELYING on other books and the "thoughts" within to explain what scripture is "supposed" to mean?
• Do you get upset when someone tries to show you scripture that speaks to the contrary of what you are taught?
• Are you lying to others or yourself when you say, "I love you", yet you prove differently through your actions?
• Do you secretly not want fellowship with one who believes differently and find ways to get them to leave?
• Do you not express it verbally, because you don't want to be seen as one who shuns?

Who am I?

I love to listen to others' views, all views and judge none by what they believe. I welcome all, believer or not, and I do my best to inspire and bring out the best in them. I'm NOT partial. Does that make me perfect? Not even close, but I do try every day and, in every way, to do so. We must lead in LOVE, in ALL that we do; without it nothing else matters, not even your faith.

1 Corinthians 13:2 ASV — And if I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.

I listen to sermons that inspire using the Word of God, regardless of where it comes from, a Jewish Rabi or Christian Preacher, a scholar or theologian or simply a believer in God. I'll refer to books in a study when they are meant for encouragement and not so much a "true" Bible study. 

When one says they are doing a "true" Bible study, then one should be studying the actual Bible, believing that God will properly guide you to where you need to be. Being inspired by others understanding of scripture, while still relying "solely" on God for the final answer that sits well within you. 

It's your SOLE RESPOSIBILITY to test the spirits...

1 John 4:1 ASV — Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

I go to a church that has some beliefs that differ from mine, yet they welcome me in with open arms. They do not shun me even though they don't agree with how I view some scriptures. They are not partial and are open to all regardless of belief. I've learned that there are many who attend this church that don't always agree with all that is taught, but love, that they too are still welcome to be who they are. 

I believe the pastors of this church rely on the Father through Christ (please see update below) for answers and are open for interpretation, they are humble enough to accept that change may need to take place even within themselves. I was surprised to learn that they belonged to a denomination, simply because they don't force their attendees conform to it. They do their very best to lead in love and take care of the needy. It's about the people. God's Spirit is among them.

Update: 07/22/22 

I began to notice that many prayers at this church weren't being addressed to the Father but to directly to Jesus Christ. I also began to notice that the Father was seldom spoken of. I approached the lead Paster to discuss this and learned that they actually believe Jesus Christ is the Father. Not too long ago I heard a lead Pastor pray to the heavenly Father who sits at the right hand of the Father. I'm not sure how that works especially since they say they believe in a "triune god" while worshipping Jesus as the Father. Is that not more like Modalism? I shared many scriptures to address this issue with them to no avail. I love that they at least try to help people and will continue to pray for them.

Ephesians 5:20 ASV — giving thanks always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father;

Sadly, I also need to address how I've recently been treated with disrespect by another Pastor. I was quite taken back by it, as I did not expect it from the Pastor who treated me this way. I had left the church a few weeks back and returned for a visit. This Pastor and I were in good terms, so I believed. After leaving, she had met with me for lunch, and all was very pleasant, we even shared much laughter together. About a week or so later, I texted her and told her I was stopping by to help out at the kitchen and that afterwards I would stop by to say hello to her and attend the study. She didn't respond, but I didn't put much thought into it.

When I arrived that day and saw her, I knew immediately something was not right. The study revealed her true colors and her clear dislike of me, I was treated like vermin that was sitting at her table. The following week when I returned to help in the kitchen, I took some time to approach her and discuss it, although she tried to be civil about it, it was made clear to me...I was not welcome. This is what happens when one follows the spirit of error and why following false doctrines are so dangerous... eventually the truth gets revealed. 

You'll know them by their fruits...

Matthew 7:15-20 ASV — Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves. By their fruits ye shall know them. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but the corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Therefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

1 John 4:6 ASV — We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he who is not of God heareth us not. By this we know the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.

I have forgiven her and continue to keep her in my prayers.

End update.

We are ALL imperfect. We can agree to disagree on some things, share our view and move on, understanding that timing is different for all...it's beautiful and it's exactly how it should be. 

James 1:27 ASV — Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.

In CONTRAST, you have those who would rather have their ears tickled. I've studied with a church that has views similar to mine, yet they have become self-righteous and have shunned me because I won't "conform" to all of their views. I have had many studies with others that have the same or varying beliefs from mine, they too have slowly turned away from me (soft shunning) because I didn't "conform" to their belief, yet I have others that by simply discussing scripture have become volatile towards me, because I wouldn't "conform" to their view. 

• Where's the love?
• If you are among one who believes different than you, do you see them as an outcast?
• Do you truly try to understand why they believe differently, or even care to know why?
• Are you not reading the same Bible?
• Have you become complacent with your own understanding?
• Do you become partial, having your ears tickled by fellow believers?
• Are you making it all about yourself?

Saying you follow sound doctrine, does not make it so...

2 Timothy 4:3 ASV — For the time will come when they will not endure the sound doctrine; but having itching ears, will heap to themselves teachers after their own lusts;

Here's how you know if you are soft shunning someone with different views at your studies or church...

• Do you have attendees at your study/church that you "secretly" don't want there?
• Do you avoid asking them to leave, but look for ways to get them to leave on their own?
• Are you honest when it comes to how you truly feel about them?
• Do you avoid calling on them when questions are asked?
• Do you truly welcome them as your brother/sister as you do others in your group that believe like you?
• Are they "truly" allowed to have a voice?
• Do you start moaning and groaning because they share something you don't agree with?
• Do you get confrontational?
• Are you afraid of what you might hear?
• Why?

Please be honest with yourself when answering the questions above.

Hebrews 4:12 ASV — For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and quick to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Hebrews 4:13 ASV — And there is no creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and laid open before the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

You may think you are hiding your true intentions, but God sees everything. These are all "believers" in Christ and are the very ones who complain about one another, pointing the finger at the other when they too are doing it, just in a different way. They assume they are right and have the "truth", never taking the time to look at themselves, their behavior and how they treat others. Debating and using scripture as a weapon to argue, while justifying themselves. Never truly taking the time to hear one another, or truly listening to why another believes the way they do.

• Why do you fear or fight (argue) with those who think different than you?

Acts 17:11 ASV — Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, examining the scriptures daily, whether these things were so.

• If you are in the Spirit of Truth, as many of you claim to be, what are you afraid of?

1 John 4:6 ASV — We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he who is not of God heareth us not. By this we know the SPRIRT OF TRUTH, and the spirit of error.

1 John 4:18 ASV — There is NO FEAR in love: but perfect love casteth out fear, because fear hath punishment; and HE THAT FEARETH is not made perfect in love.

If you are against your brother/sister who is a believer, simply because scripture reads differently to them, you are NOT doing the will of the Father and following Christ...

Luke 9:49-50 ASV — And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out demons in thy name; and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us. But Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against you is for you.

There are so many who claim they have the truth, that is your PRIDE speaking, we know ONLY CHRIST is TRUTH...

John 14:6 ASV — Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.

You may soon learn that your "truth" wasn't the truth at all. 

• What then?
• Will you fall away?

Hebrews 3:12 ASV — Take heed, brethren, lest haply there shall be in any one of you an evil heart of unbelief, in falling away from the living God:

I understand why many are confused when it comes to the TRIUNE GOD, Jesus is the exact representation of God Himself and he was given God's power, but that does not make him the Almighty God Jehovah. There is NO SCRIPTURE at all that says there is a Triune God. To see Jesus is to see the Father, all that he does is of the Father and it is done through him.

This doctrine is created by man and is easily disproven, but you can only see it, if you are willing to listen.

John 14:9-10 ASV — Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and dost thou not know me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; how sayest thou, Show us the Father? Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I say unto you I speak not from myself: but the Father abiding in me doeth his works.

Here's a scripture that is CLEAR ~ The HEAD OF CHRIST is GOD. It doesn't say God the Father (no doubt that's who it is), but it simply making the point that it's GOD...

1 Corinthians 11:3 ASV — But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.

I've shared numerous scriptures in my previous posts that point this out, spoken by Jehovah God Himself (Father) and Jesus Christ (Son), but you won't listen, you would rather have your ears tickled. 

What you are following is a false Christ, the antichrist, the spirit of error... heed the warning.

Matthew 24:24 ASV — For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.

I shared the following with JW's back in 2019, they too are following a false Christ, but they didn't listen, I've shared it with many others as well (different denominations), but they wouldn't listen either, it is my hope that you do. 

Knowledge is increasing and is slowly being revealed, I now see it more and more, some here and some there, from all around the world. No one knows the day and hour, but WE ARE in season and at the time of the end...

Daniel 12:4 ASV — But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.

The Day of the LORD ~ JEHOVAH

Joel 2:28 ASV — And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:

DISCIPLINE ~ 

Joel 2:31 ASV — The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of Jehovah cometh.

If you don't know your Bible, don't get mad at those who do, who TRULY rely on GOD for answers and aren't afraid to share what they know. Scripture speaks truth...those who share it WILL BE PERSECUTED. 

I use God's name Jehovah, I'm not afraid to use it and yes, I do get persecuted and/or resented for it. I don't argue on how it should be said, to me it's simple... I speak English, so I call Him ~ Jehovah, not Yahweh. In Portuguese, I call Him ~ Jeova'. 

I speak to HIM in both languages and refer to HIM as my Father.

Joel 2:32 ASV — And it shall come to pass, that whosoever SHALL CALL on the NAME of JEHOVAH shall be delivered; for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem there shall be those that escape, as Jehovah hath said, and among the remnant those whom Jehovah doth call.

Repeated by Apostle Paul...

• [Rom 10:11, 13 ASV] 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be put to shame. ... 13 for, Whosoever SHALL CALL upon the NAME of the Lord shall be saved.

It's "in" the name of Jesus...

Mathew 10:22 ASV —And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved.

• name·sake

         [ˈnāmˌsāk]

           NOUN

namesake (noun) · namesakes (plural noun)

1.            a person or thing that has the same name as another:

              "Hugh Capet paved the way for his son and namesake to be crowned king of France"

You've been praising it all along...

• Who is the great high priest who has the "seal" of Jehovah? 

• It's "in the name" of Jesus: "Jehovah is Salvation". ~ Strong's G2424

I recently had a scholar tell me that it is believed that Jesus couldn't be tempted because God can't be tempted. That's true, hence why Jesus is not Jehovah. Jesus could be tempted in the wilderness because he was a MAN. He was of God, and with God, but not God incarnate. God's WORD became flesh. He received the Holy Spirit in bodily form at his baptism.

• Luke 3:21-22 ASV — Now it came to pass, when all the people were baptized, that, Jesus also having been baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form, as a dove, upon him, and a voice came out of heaven, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

• John 1:14 ASV — And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father), full of grace and truth.

He proved one can avoid temptation as a man and not sin. To claim he was "tempted" but couldn't be tempted because he was GOD, is a false claim that those who believe in the "Triune God" make, to keep their narrative alive. 

Sadly, that takes away the truthfulness of Jesus' true temptation. Jesus' TRUE faith in God is why he remained loyal without sin. He proved it can be done.

Let scripture speak for itself, use discernment and stop relying on man for answers...

• Hebrews 4:14-16 ASV — Having then a great high priest, who hath passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest that cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but one that hath been in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore draw near with boldness unto the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace to help us in time of need.

He was "tempted like we are"...should we also assume that we are GOD too? Strange how he is God, yet afterwards, he needed angels to minister to him...

• Matthew 4:11 ASV —Then the devil leaveth him; and behold, angels came and ministered unto him.

If you don't comprehend what I've shared, please pray on it. Please USE DISCERNMENT, don't rely on others for answers. You've been deceived by your leaders, who themselves have been deceived...tickling of the ears. God knows the hearts.

• Why did Jesus think God left him just before he died? 

          Because he's not God.

• Why doesn't Jesus know the day and hour?

          Because he's not God.

• Why does scripture say Jesus is Mighty, but not the Almighty God?

          Because he's not the Father, the ONE TRUE GOD ~ Jehovah.

It's so simple, please stop complicating it.

Blog post:

• Son of Man ~ Spirit ~ Angel... Mighty God

Sadly, many "feel disgusted" to even hear the name Jehovah, I've witnessed this myself. If it bothers you to hear the name of God ~ Jehovah, or to be in connection with it, then Jesus HAS NOT REVEALED the Father to you, and the antichrist is working on you. Your desire to be right about what you believe has made you blind.

Matthew 11:25 ASV — At that season Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal them unto babes:

ASK QUESTIONS!!!! 

Here's a good one to start asking your leaders...

• Why have translators completely removed Jehovah's name from the Old Testament and replaced it with LORD in the new revised translations?

Jeremiah 23:26-27 ASV — How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies, even the prophets of the deceit of their own heart? that think to cause my people to forget my name by their dreams which they tell every man to his neighbor, as their fathers forgat my name for Baal.

• Is there any scripture that says one should do this?
• Does that not fall under "adding and removing" from scripture?

Deuteronomy 4:2 ASV — Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish from it, that ye may keep the commandments of Jehovah your God which I command you.

Triune God is NOT in scripture, Jehovah's name belongs in the Old Testament. If you buy into the excuse given you by man of why it's been removed, without having SCRIPTURE to back it, then it's all about YOU and wanting to stick to YOUR belief (self-righteousness), not God's Word. 

• Matthew 13:17 ASV — For verily I say unto you, that many prophets and righteous men desired to see the things which ye see, and saw them not; and to hear the things which ye hear, and heard them not.

There is where your heart is...once again, please heed the warning and start asking questions.

• Will you be persecuted?

Yes, you will be, there is no doubt. 

Here's what happens to those who persecute you...

• Revelation 22:18-19 ASV — I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man SHALL ADD unto them, God shall add unto him the plagues which are written in this book: and if any man shall TAKE AWAY from the words of the book of this prophecy, God SHALL TAKE AWAY his part from the tree of life, and out of the holy city, which are written in this book.

Ask the right questions...

Red Flags:

• Are you relying on Jehovah God through Christ for the answers you seek, or are you relying on others? (Religious leaders; fellow pastors, elders, priests or fellow believers.)

• Are you being told to rely on others? (Church leaders, scholars, literature or fellow believers.)

Ephesians 5:6 ASV — Let no man deceive you with empty words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience.

• Do those taking the lead bring you to all scripture...the Old and New Testaments?
• Do they tell you how you must understand it as they explain it, or do they tell you to rely on God for answers?
• Do they teach you the Almighty God's name ~ Jehovah?
• Do those who lead you to scripture, allow you to ask questions or look for deeper meaning?
• Do they get upset when you don't "conform" to their understanding?

Have you ever wondered why Jesus said the following?

Luke 12:51 ASV — Think ye that I am come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Blog post:

• Same Bible, Different Language ~ Part One

Seek the truth, or not, you have free will... 

Matthew 11:27 ASV — All things have been delivered unto me of my Father: and no one knoweth the Son, save the Father; neither doth any know the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son willeth to reveal him.

Again, please stop relying on man, their theologies, their books, their understanding and choose to start relying on your God and Father, the Almighty Jehovah... 

Proverbs 3:5-6 ASV — Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding: In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he will direct thy paths.

To think otherwise is idolatry...

Exodus 20:2-3 ASV — I am Jehovah thy God, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Jesus is called God, but he is Mighty in nature, he is the Son of God, not the ALMIGHTY GOD ~ JEHOVAH. 

Give credit to where it is due, as there's ONLY ONE...

• al·might·y

           [ôlˈmīdē]

              ADJECTIVE

1. having complete power; omnipotent:

           "God almighty"

        synonyms:

   all-powerful · omnipotent · supreme · most high · preeminent · invincible · unconquerable

1 John 5:20-21 ASV — And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, [even] in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life. My little children, guard yourselves from idols.

Jesus is the mediator, a man that was on earth...

1 Timothy 2:5 ASV — For there is one God, one mediator also between God and men, himself man, Christ Jesus,

He was not God, but WITH God, anointed with God's Holy Spirit and power...

Acts 10:38 ASV — even Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

Please stop having your ears tickled...

Ecclesiastes 5:1 ASV — Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God; for to draw nigh to hear is better than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they know not that they do evil.

Ecclesiastes 5:4 ASV — When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou vowest.

It is my hope that you don't fail the test...

Newer version...

[2Co 13:5 ESV] 5 Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?--unless indeed you fail to meet the test!

Who are you?

No need to be dishonest when answering these questions, as you will only be harming yourself.

• Are you one who puts others (love) first regardless of who they are?

Matthew 5:44-45 ASV — but I say unto you, Love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you; that ye may be sons of your Father who is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sendeth rain on the just and the unjust.

• Are you one that secretly judges others?

Matthew 7:2 ASV — For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured unto you.

• Are you one that is good at pointing the finger?

Matthew 7:5 ASV — Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother’s eye.

• Did you stop asking questions?

Matthew 7:8 ASV — for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

• Are you simply a follower of religious leaders, scholars, teachers or of those who think like you? 

Matthew 23:13 ASV — But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye shut the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye enter not in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering in to enter.

• Are you one who can be easily manipulated or do you indirectly manipulate others?

Matthew 24:4-5 ASV — And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man lead you astray. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am the Christ; and shall lead many astray.

• Are you one who shows love in all circumstances?

Galatians 5:22-25 ASV — But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, self-control; against such there is no law. And they that are of Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with the passions and the lusts thereof. If we live by the Spirit, by the Spirit let us also walk.

• Are you one who has been deceived or that continues to deceive others?

2 Timothy 3:13 ASV — But evil men and impostors shall wax worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.

• Are you one who is too smart for your own good?

1 Corinthians 1:22-23 ASV — Seeing that Jews ask for signs, and Greeks seek after wisdom: but we preach Christ crucified, unto Jews a stumblingblock, and unto Gentiles foolishness;

• Are you in "any way" part of this world?

1 John 2:15-17 ASV — 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. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the vainglory of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

• Do you examine the scriptures daily?

Acts 17:11 ASV — Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, examining the scriptures daily, whether these things were so.

• Do you fear those who believe differently, mistreat them or secretly judge them?

1 John 4:18 ASV — There is NO FEAR in LOVE: but perfect love casteth out fear, because fear hath punishment; and he that feareth is not made perfect in love.

1 John 4:20 ASV — If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, cannot love God whom he hath not seen.

• Who do you truly follow... God's Word or Man's theology?
• God or a false God, unsound doctrines of men that are not scriptural... false Christ's?

2 Corinthians 11:3 ASV — But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve in his craftiness, your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity and the purity that is toward Christ.

2 Corinthians 11:13-14 ASV — For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, fashioning themselves into apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for even Satan fashioneth himself into an angel of light.

Don't be fooled...

Deuteronomy 16:20 ASV — That which is altogether just shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live, and inherit the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee.

Isaiah 51:1 ASV — Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek Jehovah: look unto the rock whence ye were hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye were digged.

Isaiah 61:1 ASV — The Spirit of the Lord Jehovah is upon me; because Jehovah hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;

• Who was sent here by God and is a perfect representation of the Father?

Jesus' own words quoted the scriptures above...

• Luke 4:18 ASV — The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, Because he anointed me to preach good tidings to the poor: He hath sent me to proclaim release to the captives, And recovering of sight to the blind, To set at liberty them that are bruised,

Hebrews 1:3 ASV — who being the effulgence of his glory, and the very image of his substance, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had made purification of sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;

• Who is the Father and Majesty on high?

Isaiah 40:10 ASV — Behold, the Lord Jehovah will come AS a mighty one, and HIS ARM will rule FOR HIM: Behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him.

Isaiah 45:21 ASV — Declare ye, and bring it forth; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath showed this from ancient time? who hath declared it of old? have not I, Jehovah? and there is no God else besides me, a just God and a Saviour; there is none besides me.

Jesus' own words...

• John 20:17 ASV — Jesus saith to her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended unto the Father: but go unto my brethren, and say to them, I ascend unto my Father and your Father, and my God and your God.

Reflect, look in the mirror...

James 1:16 ASV — Be not deceived, my beloved brethren.

James 1:21-24 ASV — Wherefore putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deluding your own selves. For if any one is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a mirror: for he beholdeth himself, and goeth away, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.

Blog Post:

• Reflection...Looking in The Mirror

James 1:25-26 ASV — But he that looketh into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and so continueth, being not a hearer that forgetteth but a doer that worketh, this man shall be blessed in his doing. If any man thinketh himself to be religious, while he bridleth not his tongue but deceiveth his heart, this man’s religion is vain.

Heart condition...

Romans 2:29 ASV — but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.

You do not know the Father if you are professing that Jesus Christ is God - the Almighty Jehovah.

1 John 2:13 ASV — I write unto you, fathers, because ye know him who is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the evil one. I have written unto you, little children, because ye know the Father.

• What is an Antichrist?

It is a FALSE CHRIST. Time is running short; you must know the difference. You must confess Jesus is of God... not God, the Almighty...

1 John 4:3 ASV — and every spirit that confesseth not Jesus is not of God: and this is the spirit of the antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it cometh; and now it is in the world already.

• Jesus is the Christ...are you denying the Father by claiming Jesus is God? 

1 John 2:22 ASV — Who is the liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, even he that DENIETH the FATHER and the Son.

As stated earlier, Jesus is the CHRIST and God is the HEAD...

1 Corinthians 11:3 ASV — But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.

There are many gods (sons), but only ONE True God ~ Jehovah...

Psalm 82:1 ASV — A Psalm of Asaph. God standeth in the congregation of God; He judgeth among the gods. (divine council)

Psalm 82:6 ASV — I said, Ye are gods, And all of you sons of the Most High.

The ONE highest GOD ~ JEHOVAH then directs His attention to Jesus and says...

Psalm 82:8 ASV — Arise, O God, judge the earth; For thou shalt inherit all the nations.

• Are you denying Jesus Christ by making yourselves the mediator, seeking followers?

Acts 20:29-30 ASV — I know that after my departing grievous wolves shall enter in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them.

The fall of Babylon...

Revelation 18:23 ASV — and the light of a lamp shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants were the princes of the earth; for with thy sorcery were all the nations deceived.

You MUST be ready...

Luke 12:36 ASV — and be ye yourselves like unto men looking for their lord, when he shall return from the marriage feast; that, when he cometh and knocketh, they may straightway open unto him.

Stay Alert...

Luke 12:38 ASV — And if he shall come in the second watch, and if in the third, and find them so, blessed are those servants.

Jude 1:25 ASV — to the only God our Saviour, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion and power, before all time, and now, and for evermore. Amen.

John 8:42 ASV — Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I came forth and am come from God; for neither have I come of myself, but he sent me.

Matthew 10:38 ASV — And he that doth not take his cross and follow after me, is not worthy of me.

Good questions to ask yourself...

• Are you going to stop following men's theology, scholars thoughts, preachers or your own thoughts?
• Are you going to stop being comfortable with  "teachers" explanation of scripture and start seeking further into God's Word?
• Will you TRUST that Jehovah will give you understanding of scripture that you need if you keep knocking?

We ALL learn in a progressive manner, hence why we MUST keep knocking...

Matthew 7:7 ASV — Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

You are God's temple and a member of Christ' body, but only if you keep it Holy...

1 Corinthians 6:15-17 ASV — Know ye not that your bodies are members of Christ? shall I then take away the members of Christ, and make them members of a harlot? God forbid. Or know ye not that he that is joined to a harlot is one body? for, The twain, saith he, shall become one flesh. But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 ASV — Or know ye not that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which ye have from God? and ye are not your own; for ye were bought with a price: glorify God therefore in your body.

It won't be easy, you will be persecuted, but DON'T BE AFRAID. You don't have to be an "intellectual", just be you and TRUST in the Father and DON'T DOUBT, he will reveal to you what you need and protect you...

Acts 4:13 ASV — Now when they beheld the boldness of Peter and John, and had perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

Hebrews 13:6 ASV — So that with good courage we say, The Lord is my helper; I will not fear: What shall man do unto me?

Blog post:

• Captured ~ Soon To Be Free

Genesis Creation Part Two & Trinity "Not a Triune God"

To all believers who "claim" to have faith...

Luke 12:45-46 ASV — But if that servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and the maidservants, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken; the lord of that servant shall come in a day when he expecteth not, and in an hour when he knoweth not, and shall cut him asunder, and appoint his portion with the unfaithful.

Luke 12:47 ASV — And that servant, who knew his lord’s will, and made not ready, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes;

Luke 12:48 ASV — but he that knew not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. And to whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required: and to whom they commit much, of him will they ask the more.

Ecclesiastes 5:1 ASV — Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God; for to draw nigh to hear is better than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they know not that they do evil.

Matthew 7:20 ASV — Therefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

Without love, your faith means nothing...

• 1 Corinthians 13:2 ASV — And if I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.

The many last ones to be first...

• Matthew 19:30 ASV — But many shall be last that are first; and first that are last.

Love one another regardless of belief (same or different) or disbelief. 

Reflect, focus on you, and ask yourself:

"Who Am I?"

I will be praying you...

May Jehovah through Jesus Christ bring you...

~ Peace, Love and Joy ~