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Daily Bible Reading

John 7:16-18

So Jesus told them, “My message is not my own; it comes from God who sent me. 17 Anyone who wants to do the will of God will know whether my teaching is from God or is merely my own. 18 Those who speak for themselves want glory only for themselves, but a person who seeks to honor the one who sent him speaks truth, not lies.

This is from todays daily Bible reading.

Many of us have a message about Jesus that we sometimes (I hope!) make an attempt to share with others. We also have a message or an understanding of God's Word and what it means. After I read this I asked myself, is my message my own or does it come from God who sent me out to speak His message.

I know a lot of people... me and Airen planning out Christmas presents showed me this clearly. I also know a lot of people that are not Christ-followers in any way. When I look at the messages that Jesus brought to the people AND the way He treated people I begin to understand what God's message is to those that are far from Him.

Think about what comes further in these... some people talk about Jesus to others, and they do so because they want glory for themselves. It's an easy trap to fall into. There is a lot of prestige attached in Christian circles for being a "soul-winner" or whatever lame word we have for that same idea at the moment. The Bible never excuses having bad motivations for good actions.

This also challenges my understanding of how I exegete (interpret) God's word. (See my first post)

First off, many people interpret God's Word for their own glory. IE: They take what a verse really means and then take their opinion (Blend on HIGH for 2 minutes) to make the scripture justify their stupid choice/decision/action.

The funny thing is that these people never fool people that are actually doing God's will. This is not a surprise considering Jesus said that.

We should be careful with how we manipulate what God's says. I get a feeling that if I don't like being misquoted, God prob ally likes it even less.

If we want to honor God. We need to be speaking His truth.

But don't forget to speak it in love.

Keep It Simple.

Jesus now called the Twelve and gave them authority and power to deal with all the demons and cure diseases. He commissioned them to preach the news of God's kingdom and heal the sick. He said, "Don't load yourselves up with equipment. Keep it simple; you are the equipment. And no luxury inns—get a modest place and be content there until you leave. If you're not welcomed, leave town. Don't make a scene. Shrug your shoulders and move on." Luke 9:1-5

This is from today's Daily Bible Reading and it made me think.

I have had people use this verse at me like a weapon. The Bible talks about itself in being a two-edged sword, but people are out of control. Really.

And then I want to verbally rip them a new one. (If you know what I mean... and if you don't please don't ask me to elaborate.) AND I can't because I understand that Jesus told me to turn the other cheek when people attack me.

It's not fair, but I digress.

So... context. I have been told that using audio and video in the way that many newer churches do is bad. And this is normally their proof-text. Which is funny because the Bible is in harmony with itself right? And this is the SAME Bible of Paul who said: I will become all things to all people so that I can win some.

So the example of Paul in the Bible is to become all things to all people to win some... but using tech and appealing to the post-modern generation is bad? 2+2 appears to = 5.

This verse is NOT talking about WHAT we use to reach people. Jesus is telling the ministers of the gospel how He wants them to live. Not how to reach people.

As a minister of the Gospel (which if you follow The Way you are as well) I am called to not think to much of myself and expect to live a cushy life. Though I am blessed and pretty much do, if God calls me out of it he expects me to be cool about it and not whine. Jesus was giving them the best advice at the time for what they were doing.

Much Love.