*** MORSEL EXTRAS***
Re: Don't be Corrupted with the World
The mingling of that which is of God with that which is of man is a
special form of evil, and a very effectual engine, in Satan's hand, for
marring the testimony of Christ on the earth. This mingling may
frequently wear the appearance of something very desirable; it may
often look like a wider promulgation of that which is of God-a fuller
and a more vigorous outgoing of a divine influence-a something to be
rejoiced in rather than to be deplored: but our judgment as to this
will depend entirely upon the point of view from which we contemplate
it. If we look at it in the light of God's presence, we cannot possibly
imagine that an advantage is gained when the people of God mingle
themselves with the children of this world, or when the truth of God is
corrupted by human admixture. Such is not the divine method of
promulgating truth, or of advancing the interests of those who ought to
occupy the place of witnesses for Him on the earth. Separation from all
evil is God's principle; and this principle can never be infringed
without serious damage to the truth....Satan's first effort was to
frustrate God's purpose by putting the holy seed to death; and when
that failed, he sought to gain his end by corrupting it.
....C.H. MacKintosh
I rejoiced greatly that I have found of your children walking in truth,
as we received commandment from the Father. And now I plead with
you...that we walk according to His commandments. If anyone comes...and
does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor
greet him; for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds. (~2Jn4-11)
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for
pulling down strongholds.. (2Cor10:3-4)
...that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without
fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you
shine as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life, so that I
may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored
in vain.(Phil 2:15-16)
Put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh..
(Rom13:14)
Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what
fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has
light with darkness? And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what
part has a believer with an unbeliever? Therefore "Come out from among
them And be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, And
I will receive you." (~2Cor 6:14-17)
(VW)
|