The difference between given and taken is unauthorized or forced entry.
It is called an indwelling because God lives in us. Therefore, we are His houses. If the house belongs to God, the goods therein also belong to Him, which means that, where there's unauthorized entry, the theft from Him. To compromise God's house, to touch His anointed, through manipulation, injustice, harassment or any form of interference, constitutes force, "breaking and entering." While the intrusion most certainly harms the house (the prophet), the theft itself is not against house (the prophet), but rather against the homeowner (God, The Holy Spirit). And, because God is sovereign, He can both levy charges and render judgment against the thief. Just because you get something doesn't mean it's given: to get something is the whole premise of robbery.
The good news is that, those who are authorized, gain access with the key of obedience, "belief, honor, and care." Yet, "Take up your bed and walk," is what the shepherds (the false pulpit prophets that Jesus warned us about) continue to say to this ### year old fellow servant of God and homeless grandmother. Truth is, I take up my bed everyday, carrying it in my backpack. But when I get to their door, they're so busy rebuking me, for what they think are the errors of my ways, that they fail to see that they're operating in disobedience to their own calling, thereby causing them to be a major force in defeating the very ones they seek to exalt. If reward is based on a city's adherence to God's stipulations, guided by the church, why would He reward that city based on the care that His prophet or prophetess can provide for his or herself?
God makes distinctions both in levels of service and the blessings that follow. But, He never owes us anything. Even in giving to the poor, which lends to God, does He not owe us anything. For example: When you serve the homeless, which counts as good works and is honorable in its own right, when done unbegrudgedly, it does not render a prophet's reward. Again, only honor and care for the prophet, as you would Jesus, renders a prophet's reward. This first requires belief.
But again, God never owes man anything.
Romans 11:35 Who has ever given him anything, so that he had to pay it back?"
Even the free gift of forgiveness is based on the call for repentance. In fact, any covenant agreement can be revoked based man's failure to fulfill his part, in compliance with terms of the agreement. This is what Jesus himself said:
Luke 13 (NLT)
²“Do you think those Galileans were worse sinners than all the other people from Galilee?” Jesus asked. “Is that why they suffered? ³Not at all! And you will perish, too, unless you repent of your sins and turn to God. ⁴And what about the eighteen people who died when the tower in Siloam fell on them? Were they the worst sinners in Jerusalem? ⁵No, and I tell you again that unless you repent, you will perish, too.”
Some say that sports is not part of "my lane" but, not only does God continue to prove them wrong, through manifestation, but His Word confirms His purpose. God does not give the city instructions for the servant's assignments, rather He gives each servant instructions for their respective assignment, at His will. Yet, even in that, if the people who claim to know Him, would seek His face, as instructed, they would find that their instructions are already given, as well. But, because the people continue to walk in blindness, God sends his servants, the prophets, to proclaim (shine the light on) what is already written.
2 Timothy 2:5 (NKJV)
And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.
God never tells a city to throw away a person, certainly not one who serves Him. He didn't throw any of us away. No, not only does He tell the city what to throw away, He tells her why.
Isaiah 30:22 (NIV)
Then you will desecrate your idols overlaid with silver and your images covered with gold; you will throw them away like a menstrual cloth and say to them, "Away with you!"
Anything that man sets above God is an idol (Christ, God in the flesh, is the Word). Therefore, be sure that in your quest for trophies (honor), you're not perverting justice by operating in disobedience to God's Word to love your neighbor as yourself.
Habakkuk 1:4 (KJV)
Therefore the law is slacked, and judgment doth never go forth: for the wicked doth compass about the righteous; therefore wrong judgment proceedeth.
I did not write the statutes, I simply try to divide them correctly.
Christ, the Word of God, is awesome and we should be in awe of Him. Please keep reading the Word.
.
It is called an indwelling because God lives in us. Therefore, we are His houses. If the house belongs to God, the goods therein also belong to Him, which means that, where there's unauthorized entry, the theft from Him. To compromise God's house, to touch His anointed, through manipulation, injustice, harassment or any form of interference, constitutes force, "breaking and entering." While the intrusion most certainly harms the house (the prophet), the theft itself is not against house (the prophet), but rather against the homeowner (God, The Holy Spirit). And, because God is sovereign, He can both levy charges and render judgment against the thief. Just because you get something doesn't mean it's given: to get something is the whole premise of robbery.
The good news is that, those who are authorized, gain access with the key of obedience, "belief, honor, and care." Yet, "Take up your bed and walk," is what the shepherds (the false pulpit prophets that Jesus warned us about) continue to say to this ### year old fellow servant of God and homeless grandmother. Truth is, I take up my bed everyday, carrying it in my backpack. But when I get to their door, they're so busy rebuking me, for what they think are the errors of my ways, that they fail to see that they're operating in disobedience to their own calling, thereby causing them to be a major force in defeating the very ones they seek to exalt. If reward is based on a city's adherence to God's stipulations, guided by the church, why would He reward that city based on the care that His prophet or prophetess can provide for his or herself?
God makes distinctions both in levels of service and the blessings that follow. But, He never owes us anything. Even in giving to the poor, which lends to God, does He not owe us anything. For example: When you serve the homeless, which counts as good works and is honorable in its own right, when done unbegrudgedly, it does not render a prophet's reward. Again, only honor and care for the prophet, as you would Jesus, renders a prophet's reward. This first requires belief.
But again, God never owes man anything.
Romans 11:35 Who has ever given him anything, so that he had to pay it back?"
Even the free gift of forgiveness is based on the call for repentance. In fact, any covenant agreement can be revoked based man's failure to fulfill his part, in compliance with terms of the agreement. This is what Jesus himself said:
Luke 13 (NLT)
²“Do you think those Galileans were worse sinners than all the other people from Galilee?” Jesus asked. “Is that why they suffered? ³Not at all! And you will perish, too, unless you repent of your sins and turn to God. ⁴And what about the eighteen people who died when the tower in Siloam fell on them? Were they the worst sinners in Jerusalem? ⁵No, and I tell you again that unless you repent, you will perish, too.”
Some say that sports is not part of "my lane" but, not only does God continue to prove them wrong, through manifestation, but His Word confirms His purpose. God does not give the city instructions for the servant's assignments, rather He gives each servant instructions for their respective assignment, at His will. Yet, even in that, if the people who claim to know Him, would seek His face, as instructed, they would find that their instructions are already given, as well. But, because the people continue to walk in blindness, God sends his servants, the prophets, to proclaim (shine the light on) what is already written.
2 Timothy 2:5 (NKJV)
And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.
God never tells a city to throw away a person, certainly not one who serves Him. He didn't throw any of us away. No, not only does He tell the city what to throw away, He tells her why.
Isaiah 30:22 (NIV)
Then you will desecrate your idols overlaid with silver and your images covered with gold; you will throw them away like a menstrual cloth and say to them, "Away with you!"
Anything that man sets above God is an idol (Christ, God in the flesh, is the Word). Therefore, be sure that in your quest for trophies (honor), you're not perverting justice by operating in disobedience to God's Word to love your neighbor as yourself.
Habakkuk 1:4 (KJV)
Therefore the law is slacked, and judgment doth never go forth: for the wicked doth compass about the righteous; therefore wrong judgment proceedeth.
I did not write the statutes, I simply try to divide them correctly.
Christ, the Word of God, is awesome and we should be in awe of Him. Please keep reading the Word.
.
