Posted by allenrogers on September 12, 2009
it’s not easy to be like Jesus. being like Jesus ensures you’ll be persecuted. it ensures you’ll be talked about and make fun of. but oh, the rewards to come. there is no compromise when you are being like Jesus. there are absolutely absolutes. the good news is that Jesus speaks very clearly about what he desires. Jesus himself, in red letters, says what to do with someone who calls themself a Christian or Brother, and commits sin. this does not apply to someone who is not a Christian.
Matt 18:15 Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. 16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. 17 And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.
I cor 5:9 I wrote you in my earlier letter that you shouldn’t make yourselves at home among the sexually promiscuous. 10 I didn’t mean that you should have nothing at all to do with outsiders of that sort. Or with crooks, whether blue- or white-collar. Or with spiritual phonies, for that matter. You’d have to leave the world entirely to do that! 11 But I am saying that you shouldn’t act as if everything is just fine when one of your Christian companions is promiscuous or crooked, is flip with God or rude to friends, gets drunk or becomes greedy and predatory. You can’t just go along with this, treating it as acceptable behavior. 12 I’m not responsible for what the outsiders do, but don’t we have some responsibility for those within our community of believers? 13 God decides on the outsiders, but we need to decide when our brothers and sisters are out of line and, if necessary, clean house.
the key is a repentant heart. a person who will recieve correction and repent (turn around) can be restored to the house. those that refuse to take responsibility must be removed.
following the rules of God aren’t easy and they will bring persecution but to keep the presence of the Lord in your camp, it must be done. thank you Lord for the strength to follow your Word. Thank you Lord for men of God that won’t compromise.
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Posted by allenrogers on August 4, 2009
“Sometimes the limitations you are willing to accept, establish the boundaries of your existence.” Wide Awake – Erwin Raphael Mcmanus
i’ve decided, i’m going beyond the map.
Lead on, O King eternal, the day of march has come; henceforth in fields of conquest thy tents shall be our home. Through days of preparation thy grace has made us strong; and now, O King eternal, we lift our battle song.
Lead on, O King eternal, we follow, not with fears, for gladness breaks like morning where’er thy face appears. Thy cross is lifted o’er us, we journey in its light; the crown awaits the conquest; lead on, O God of might.
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Posted by allenrogers on January 1, 2009
Matt. 6:16
“When you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.”
tomorrow starts the 40 day fast we do as a church at cornerstone myrtle beach. the last day of the fast is february 11. for anyone interested in following along with us, here is the schedule we will be following.
january 2 – 10 no tv, internet, radio
jan. 11 – 17 no tv, internet, radio; water only to drink
jan. 18 – 24 no tv, internet, radio; water only to drink; no sweets
jan. 25 – 31 no tv, internet, radio; water only to drink; no sweets; fast 1 meal a day
feb. 1 – 7 no tv, internet, radio; water only to drink; no sweets; fast 2 meals a day
feb. 8 – 10 no tv, internet, radio; water only to drink; no sweets; total fast, water only
we are to use this time to grow spiritually and to spend with our families. and you will find that you have a lot of time on your hands. it is an awesome experience that i recommend to everyone. so if you are going to participate comment me and let me know.
i will from time to time, probably once a week, update the blog with things i’ve observed, learned or maybe just a word of encouragement.
love ya all, allen.
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