The Household of God Ephesians 2:19
Interruptions to Good, January 14, 2018
Reading: And it was very Good Genesis 1:31
Introduction:
Genesis 1:31 everything was very good before the devil came on the scene. The
conclusion is that the devil, sin and all its effects are an interruption in our
scheme of things.
We may conclude
The Basic information is that all men are fundamentally good. Because the desire
and the evil men do does not come to man naturally. It usually comes to man at
great struggle. Romans 7:24-25
The adulteration of man
Since man has the power of choice, he can be adulterated by ease and error. That
though evil is not natural to man, the ease of achieving an objective may
override the conscience of a man.The continuous use of this approach will
eventually make a man sinful. He would have become reprobate.
At this point the individual will gradually assume and consider the evil means
first and cannot understand why it is wrong as it works for him in the ease.
Such individuals cannot consider others. If they do they cannot continue in the
way they operate.
The woman you gave me
It is also clear from the statement "the woman that you gave me" that man has
rights. He also has the power of choice -before his God. Man cannot absolve
himself completely from sin. He affirms it or reject it as his conscience rules
his life
The injection of sin Romans 7:14-18
The main operation of sin comes when a man has decided in his heart to do what
is right. Doing anything comes from the heart not the mind. The mind is for
evaluation. The heart is for action. If a thing is not concluded in the mind as
proper, no action can ensue. There heart should concur otherwise nothing happens
with zeal – only grudgingly. It must be known that when the heart concurs, the
event will happen. Samson and Delilah Judges 16:4
Opposing Oneself
Opposing oneself is the result of doing what your heart has not concurred. Sin
is what does that.
2 Timothy 2:25, Romans 7:20.
The law of sin works in the flesh.
Romans 8:1-3
Methods of sin
Discouragement: Tobias and his group attempted to discourage
Nehemiah and his men. This is a method of sin that we should be all aware.
Listen to God intently and do not allow yourself to be discouraged. Nehemiah
2:19, 4:3
Resistance and lies Paul Acts 13:50
I believe the devil has tools – men he can use if need be to really resist the
purpose of God in a man’s life. One of the key took of the devil is to make
things difficult. But the Lord has assured us that though it tarries it shall
surely come to pass. Delays and difficulties are his stock in trade. Barrenness,
Joblessness, delayed marriage, no promotion are a few examples we can think of.
Taunting Jesus say you are the son of God. Like 23:39
It is quite funny sometimes when someone forgets his problem and concentrates on
anothers.
Putting on the spot mother of the Lord at the party
John 2:3
Raising questions: Eve in the garden Genesis 3:1. This I believe
is really a test of faith. 1Corinthians 15:58
Treats and arrest the disciple and Peter Acts 4:3,17
Encourage evil Romans 1:22-29 Turning evil as good and creates
shades of sin, as if a shade of sin is not sin
Half heartedness: Doing things half heartedly Luke 9:59-62. Give
the gospel your full weight.
Uneducated and lack of information about an issue
A person's education and understanding gives his will the required force of
application.
Paul ignorance. 1 Timothy 1:13
Having a low value of self.1 Corinthians 6:20, 7:23
The List goes on but they are of the same Nature. Your Faith in God is
Challenged
Despondency, Valuing oneself materially what one has acquired, Devaluing your
individuality like Esau, what is birthright and apportioning blame like Adam
letting Sin off and blaming others
Apportioning blame
Father, Help me to call sin, sin and righteousness, righteousness Amen
Key Morale
Call Sin SIN