Word
of God
Man
does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth from
the mouth of God
Matthew
4:4
The
First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Thessalonians 2:12
Study
notes by John Gill
Edited/Prefaced
by Doktor Riktor Von Zhades
12
That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his
kingdom and glory.
Brethren:
Last
evening this writer read a statement on the social media that put
forth the proposition that the Christian does his/her’s good works
out of fear of eternal damnation. This foolish notion based on the
wisdom of men, (and a lack of knowledge of God’s word), simply
cannot, as they say hold water. Our works, and by extension our walk
with God is based on our faith in Him, and His love for us. It is our
desire, (along with our duty), to serve Him with joyful obedience in
fulfilling of the second greatest of all commands; to love others.
(Read Matthew 22:36-40). Those of the world cannot simply fathom the
strength of our faith and belief. Nor can they experience
or celebrate it.
Our
walk, in order for it to be worthy, and pleasing to our Creator must
be done with the goals of bringing others to the knowledge of Him and
His grace and mercy in order that they may be redeemed, AND, to show
His love towards them by our own actions. These two are our reasons
for serving him. The above mentioned fear is reserved for those that
do not believe, for we are under the grace of our God as we have
accepted the sacrifice of our great Redeemer Christ Jesus. - Dr.
R.V.Z
“In
imitation of him; not of his perfections, which are inimitable, but
of his works; and these not of his power and wisdom, but those of
kindness and beneficence, and of righteousness and holiness; and in
conformity to his revealed will, which is good, perfect, and
acceptable; and agreeably to his Gospel, that that may be adorned,
and not blasphemed; and particularly, in a manner worthy of the
calling wherewith saints are called by him” - John Gill Theologian
Post
script; consider also today in your reading Ephesians 4:1 and
Colossians 1:10
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