"The Lord Hates..."
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May 24, 2010
“The Lord Hates…”
Blessings Folk!
Do you know that there are some things the Lord hates?
Do you now what they are?
Do you know what is an abomination in the sight of the Lord?
There are many things in the Scripture that are described as abominations.
This passage is very telling.
I have seen these characteristics in people, especially leadership.
These are to be expected within those of the world.
Sadly, I’ve experienced more within the Body of Christ.
Matthew 23
1 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples,
2 Saying The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat:
3 All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.
4 For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.
5 But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
6 And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,
7 And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
8 But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.
Haughty eyes - Pride - destroys the unity of the Spirit.
Haughty eyes are reflective of an attitude of differentiation between the Body of Christ. This is a lie. We are all brethren.
Proverbs 12:19
Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment.
Proverbs 21:6
The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongues a fleeting vapor, the pursuit of death.
Proverbs 26:28
A lying tongue hates those it crushes,And a flattering mouth works ruin.
James 1:26
If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man's religion is worthless.
James 3
1 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.
4 Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.
5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
7 For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind:
8 But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
9 Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.
10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
11 Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?
12 Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.
That’s enough for today.
Determine in your heart through the empowerment of the Spirit to not have haughty eyes nor a lying tongue.
God alone can control the eyes and tongue!
A quick reminder…
As some of you know, we have begun a new television program locally - “Answers.” We simple seek to answer the questions of life. The Lord gives us answers!
You can view “Answers”, as well as “Prayerline” and our ongoing Bible studies at the following links.
“Answers”
http://answers.blip.tv/file/3613568
“Prayerline”
http://prayerline.blip.tv
“AlabamaPrecept”
http://www.alabamaprecept.blip.tv
As always, you can go to my website to link to many places and resources.
http://www.dalemoore.tv
Be certain to pray for those on the prayer page on the website.
Blessings!
“The Lord Hates…”
Blessings Folk!
Do you know that there are some things the Lord hates?
Do you now what they are?
Do you know what is an abomination in the sight of the Lord?
There are many things in the Scripture that are described as abominations.
This passage is very telling.
I have seen these characteristics in people, especially leadership.
These are to be expected within those of the world.
Sadly, I’ve experienced more within the Body of Christ.
Proverbs 6:16-18
16 There are six things which the LORD hates,
Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him:
17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue,
And hands that shed innocent blood,
18 A heart that devises wicked plans,
Feet that run rapidly to evil,
19 A false witness who utters lies,
And one who spreads strife among brothers.
Let us check ourselves as to each element.
Examine yourself.
2 Corinthians 13:5
Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves.
- Haughty eyes. The “church” is full of those with haughty, holier-than-thou eyes. Looking with distain upon those who do not look like “we think they should”, those who dress differently, who are sinners in need of the Savior. Haughtiness comes in many forms - those who demand/desire to be called Doctor/Pastor/Bishop/Rabbi…
Matthew 23
1 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples,
2 Saying The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat:
3 All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.
4 For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.
5 But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
6 And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,
7 And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
8 But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.
Haughty eyes - Pride - destroys the unity of the Spirit.
Haughty eyes are reflective of an attitude of differentiation between the Body of Christ. This is a lie. We are all brethren.
- Lying tongue. The lying tongue is quenching the power of the Holy Spirit and destroying the Body.
Proverbs 12:19
Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment.
Proverbs 21:6
The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongues a fleeting vapor, the pursuit of death.
Proverbs 26:28
A lying tongue hates those it crushes,And a flattering mouth works ruin.
James 1:26
If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man's religion is worthless.
James 3
1 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.
4 Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.
5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
7 For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind:
8 But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
9 Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.
10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
11 Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?
12 Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.
That’s enough for today.
Determine in your heart through the empowerment of the Spirit to not have haughty eyes nor a lying tongue.
God alone can control the eyes and tongue!
A quick reminder…
As some of you know, we have begun a new television program locally - “Answers.” We simple seek to answer the questions of life. The Lord gives us answers!
You can view “Answers”, as well as “Prayerline” and our ongoing Bible studies at the following links.
“Answers”
http://answers.blip.tv/file/3613568
“Prayerline”
http://prayerline.blip.tv
“AlabamaPrecept”
http://www.alabamaprecept.blip.tv
As always, you can go to my website to link to many places and resources.
http://www.dalemoore.tv
Be certain to pray for those on the prayer page on the website.
Blessings!