Points are shared, today, commenting upon conflict among believers that results through claims of guidance by angels. The fighter at “Yahoo! Answers Canada” using the ID “…..” (Level 2 with 467 points, a member since December 31, 2009) posted the following:
If Jesus talked about the spirit world so much, then why do Christians today call it the devil's work instead?
Update : I think I have to specify: Whenever someone says they talk to a guiding angel from Heaven, why would a church-goer spill such violent hateful statements against that person, when Jesus said to seek out the spirit world of Heaven (as in 1Hebrews 1:1-14)?
THE GOLDEN ARROW: As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters. Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf. (1st Peter 4: 10-16, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Miracles and Visitations? (03/03/2014); All Lying Forbidden? (03/04/2014); Adversary or Servant? (11/21/2013); How To Renew The Mind (11/22/2013); A Visit from an Angel? (10/20/2013); The Head Not The Tail? (10/21/2013); A Need to Know? (09/04/2013); Of Sure Hope and Certainty (09/05/2013)
“…..”, where your question is intended to gain legitimate responses shared among Christian believers, and is not just to serve as a complaint or observation, here are a few points important for growth within the body:
(1.) GOD is a spirit who has generated and put forth all created beings and living creatures, the conditions for their duration, and the spheres of life wherein they may exist (e.g., earth, heaven, the universe). In response to the need among the living for correct information about the active presence, makeup, operations, and substance of divinity (we say, revelation), multiple sacred devices have been employed such as natural events (we say, calamity, catastrophe, plagues), angelic visitations, human spokespersons (we say, prophets), and incarnation (instances where divinity appears having form and flesh).
(2.) Through the ministry of Jesus Christ, believers are to internalize aspects of the full spirit content that describes divinity. As vessels of divine matter, believers are to contain such inseparable elements as faith, forgiveness, holiness, divine law, sacred knowledge, promises, prophecy, wisdom, and wrath against sin. Thus, believers embrace the holy writings as a standard to correctly discern and recognize sacred matter, for the Scriptures document covenants and operations of GOD using thousands of lives over the course of thousands of years.
(3.) From the time of Adam, those in relationship with GOD both in heaven and in the earth must be alert to counterfeits and deceptions regarding divine intent and the sovereign purposes of GOD. The operations of sin were first realized among the holy angels, and now appear throughout the earth. Sin opposes the continued existence of limits and restrictions that derive from sacred law (e.g., condemnation by judgment, prohibition (thou shalt not) and punishment by loss of privilege). More than this, sin opposes the continued existence of the Law Giver, of true worship, and of the divine order throughout the universe founded upon principles of godly law.
There is far more to be said, correctly understood, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (4.) All believers also must live within the confines of a secular world where defilement, hardship, profanity and sin are ever present. Experiencing the new life provided through Jesus Christ is only accomplished by those who maintain discipline and focus through such features as cleansing, meekness, obedience, prayer, sacred practice (we say, sacraments), and unselfish service.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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