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fam06 Training our Kids

Training our Kids
By David Cox
[fam06] v1 ©2006 www.coxtracts.com
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The Bible in Malachi 2:15 mentions that God hates divorce God “seeks a godly seed.” God commands us very clearly about our children, that we should guide them in the way of God so that they would be saved and serving God. This is not optional, and the manner of doing it is likewise not optional. Some say that they will wait until their kids are adults and let them choose for themselves. This only lets the world educate your children as Satan and our sinful nature would have it.

The obligation to train them

Eph. 6:4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

This verse commands us to bring them up, doing it the correct way against the incorrect (provoke to wrath). “Nurture” means the act of providing direction to live responsibly in this world. “Admonition” means to counsel about stopping or avoid incorrect or improper conduct based on what God has said in His Word. It is a warning in what should or should not be done. Paul commented that Timothy was wise through his knowledge of the Scriptures (2Tim 3:15), and that this is exactly what the Scriptures do when we study them and apply them to our lives. We should do this as adults, but parents equally should do this for their children until they are able to do it for themselves. The OT is full of examples of these types of exhortations (Deu 4:9; 6:7; Psa 78:3-6).

Love demands Discipline

Pro 3:12 For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

Heb 12:6 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. 7…for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? 8 But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons. 9 Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live? The principal point here is that the parent receives the child as his own only if he disciplines the child. The motive for correcting and disciplining our children is not just to chastise them, but to correct their lives so that God doesn’t have to punish them more severely later in their lives. It is love that forces one to discipline, and that has to begin at a young age Pro 13:24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. The child should always hear “we discipline you, because we love you.”

Goals in Disciplining

This instruction is not information only, but it is information about the will of God through the Scriptures (2Tim 3:15) such that it changes his being, his character, his attitude, and his will. This teaching is to help him stop sinning, and it should come from his parents (Pro 1:8-10), and be focused on his fulfilling the will of God (Pro 4:1-4), and recognizing the parents moral values and obeying them by following the pattern of their lives. In the Bible this is “living” so as to obtain eternal life. Isa 38:19 The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I do this day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth.

Psa 78:3 Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us. 4 We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done. 5 For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children: 6 That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children: 7 That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments: 8 And might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation; a generation that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not stedfast with God. The end or purpose of training our children is so that we pass our Christian faith to them, so that they may be saved, and not forget God, so that they will keep the commandments of God and walk in faithfulness with God.

Respect for Authority:

Exo 20:12 Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. God promises us that if we honor and respect our parents that God himself will extend our lives on the earth. Col 3:20 Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. 1Pe 2:13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme. In other words, the will of God is that we have respect for all in authority, especially the elderly and our own parents.

Control of One’s Self:

Pro 16:32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. The person who cannot control his own spirit is a threat to society, and is condemned to suffer under the hand of God and the civil authorities. Mat 16:24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. What God imposes in our lives (and in the lives of our children) is that we deny ourselves, and suffer the hard things in order to comply with God’s wishes. Pro 22:15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. Human character without the influence of God is totally devoid of moral character, and this is seen by the foolish things of the world in his life. Men dedicate themselves to make the biggest ball of rubber bands in the world, as is seen constantly on Ripley’s “Believe it or Not” presenting time after time. Where is the eternal value in such foolishness? What importance will today’s sports have in 100 years? None. Most people hardly even remember it a year later.

Resisting bad influences.

1 Cor. 15:33 says “Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.” The goal here is to teach our children to recognize and resist bad influences in the world, their friends, fashions, television, what they see, etc. It is good to remember that the saved are a remnant (Rom. 9:27), and we will never be in the majority or the popular.

To be a server, not selfish

Phil. 2:3 Do nothing out of strife or vainglory; rather with humility, each one estimating the others as superior to himself; 4 not looking each one for his own, but each one also for the others. Part of finding God’s will and staying with it is seeing what God wants from our character. It is Satan’s spirit (Isaiah 14:12-15) to exalt oneself. Prov. 27:2 Let a stranger praise you, and not your own mouth; A stranger, and not your own lips. To be a mature adult Christian who is pleasing to God, one has to focus one’s life on serving others and not being served, seeking to saturate oneself with sensual delights and pleasures.

Spirit of not complaining, but doing everything with a good heart, as for the Lord: Here we see the attitude of the child. Many times your child may agree to do what you tell him to do, but he does not do it in a good spirit, but with murmuring and conflict. Phil. 2:14 Do everything without grumbling and disputing. Col 3:23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men. Here we see that God fixes the attitude of our hearts when we do something, even things that seem insignificant to us. Our Christian faith shines through even our “insignificant” activities in our lives because we have joy, peace, and encouragement in everything we do.

We must include here also Job 9:27 “I will forget my complaint, I will leave my sad countenance, and I will strive.” Part of having the right attitude is not to float when it’s something you don’t want to do. One must do what he does with joy of heart, and this joy must be manifested outwardly.

How do we do it?

We must focus on some methods that God has sent for us to instruct our children. The first is for being the spiritual example for our children. The truth is that everything one can say or instruct a child is for nothing if the person teaching him is a hypocrite in his own life before God. The vision that God gives us about this is to take them where we are going. Genesis 18:19 For I know that (Abraham) will command his children and his household after him, to keep the way of the Lord, doing justice and judgment… Abraham’s example is that an obedient believer will always command his own house in the ways of God. This is about the most important thing there is (apart from his own salvation). The influence of a holy life is what changes people. Joshua 24:15 But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. We also see the good example of Joshua in showing dedication and decision in following God and in training his children in the things of God.

Second, we must see that training our children has a moral character. In other words, we are not only dealing with behavior, but also what causes this behavior. Prov. 22: 6 Train up a child in his way, and when he is old he will not depart from it. The word “instructs” comes from the word “palate”. It refers to the custom of mothers when a newborn does not want to drink milk from her breast. He puts honey or sweets on his palate, and if he wants more, he drinks his mother’s milk. This is probably the first thing such a creature learns. Thus the training is to deal with moral principles and rules. This implies that no father can train his children well without going to the Holy Scriptures, studying and teaching them. Sometimes people try to impose morals without reference to the Bible, and this always fails.

Third, we must understand that God commands us to discipline our children in order to impose these moral teachings on them. The point is not to punish them for their bad behavior, but to change their spirit and appearance to obey God. Prov. 3:12 For the LORD punishes the one he loves, as a father punishes the son he loves. Prov. 13:24 He who spares punishment hates his son, but he who loves him corrects him early.

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fam15 Always late for the house of God

Always Late for the House of God
By David Cox
[fam15] v1 ©2008 www www.coxtracts.com
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Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. Col 4:5

We ask ourselves at times why some of our brethren always arrive late to the house of God. The world we live in grows more complicated and entangled every day, and the demands on our lives and time also grow every day. At times it seems that we will never reach something what appears like peace and tranquility. When we touch on this problem, it is only tip of the iceberg.

We need to take time to reflect and meditate on what we are doing, how we live our lives, and above all, how we relate to our God. The plan and work of Satan is to never allow us peace and calm so that we can reflect, meditate, and order our lives after what pleases God.




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jw06 Is Jesus Christ a creature or the Creator?

Is Jesus Christ the Creator or a Creature?
By David Cox
JW06 v1 ©2011 http://www.coxtracts.com/
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Within certain groups, there has been a resurrection of old heresies, and one of these old heresies is the belief that Jesus is a creature, an angel created by God as the Captain of the heavenly forces. They propose that Jesus was the first created thing (firstborn), and they believe that he created the rest of creation. Paul attacked this false belief in Colossae, and wrote Colossians to refute it.

Note: the abbreviation “NWT” is the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ version of the Bible, New World Translation.

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doct04 Hell and Heaven, Hades, & Paradise

Hell and Heaven with studies on Hades, Paradise, Heaven and the Pit
[d04] v1 ©2005 www.coxtracts.com
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The themes of punishment and judgment are mentioned some 234 times in 264 chapters of the NT. It is interesting that we know more about hell through the teaching of Jesus Christ than any other person or source. It occupied a very important place in the mind of Christ, and he warned those who would listen so that they would avoid that place and the punishment that is there.




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salv02 Now that you have Believed

Now that you have Believed

By David Cox
[sal02] V2 ©2006 www.coxtracts.com
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First steps for the new believer

(1) You should read and study the Bible daily.
(2) You should pray to God daily.
(3) You should be baptized in a good church.
(4) You should assemble in a good church.
(5) You should participate in the work of God.
(6) You should shun sinful habits.
(7) You should seek to serve God.
(8) You should honor God with your money by tithing.

Many new Christians begin to faint in the first steps of their Christian life. There are always hard times, but you should not give up. The dedication in your soul should be set to go ahead with God and with the things of God, and this is more important than anything else in your life. Put the priority of your life in God and the church. At times some people can hurt you very much, and at times it may even be a Christian brother or your own church. But you need to keep your vision set on Christ, not on men. Follow Christ no matter what the rest does.




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salv31 Easy-Believism

By David Cox
[salv31] v1 ©2012 www.coxtracts.com
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Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. Luke 13:23-24

Easy believism proposes that salvation is given by God on the sole criteria of a public declaration of faith in the promises of God and without any real change in the life of the saved (as seen in repentance). It is identified by its presentation of the gospel “without any difficulties in entering” and “without any obligations or responsibilities after one is saved.” This position doesn’t take into account the “difficultness” of entering heaven (Mt 19:24) nor the obstacle of coveting riches “afterward” which revealed unsavedness (Mark 10:24), or the young rich man who wanted salvation but didn’t get it because riches was above Christ (Mark 10:17-22). Wide is door to hell, but narrow and difficult is the entrance into heaven, so few find heaven (Mt 7:13). Christ demands simpleness as a child (Mt 18:3).

What is “Easy-Believism”?

Eph 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Eph 2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

What does this passage really teach? The context is the leaving “the course (current) of this word” (2:2) which we followed before being saved, and which we left to follow Christ. It speaks of communion with God which sin breaks. The Bible very clearly affirms that we are not saved by works of righteousness that WE have done (Titus 3:5), but that salvation is a gift, which is grace or mercy on God’s part. When we speak of how we obtain salvation, it is only through faith. It is the gift of God (grace) which is not something that we deserve or buy by means of good works. Our part in obtaining this gift of God is 1) repentance of our sins (Luke 13:5 …except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.) 2) Putting our faith or confidence in the spiritual work of Jesus Christ dying in the cross to pay the punishment of God on sin. Salvation comes from God (not “from us”), but God does not give salvation to everybody, but only to those which abandon (repentance) these forms, ideas, and previous beliefs about how they are just, how they can get to heaven, and how to be saved. God saves those that trust in what God has provided as the means (Jesus dying for your sin on the Cross of Calvary). Repentance is not always mentioned as clearly as faith because really it is the same thing as faith in Jesus Christ. We abandon (repent of) what we formerly believed in order to believe in Jesus as the solution. Faith and repentance are “two sides of the same coin”. Easy believism is a lack of focus on repentance (leaving off sinning) leaving the person simply asking for salvation in order to be saved.

The Need of Evidence for your Faith

Jas 2:17 Even so faith, if it hath not works (evidence), is dead, being alone. 18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.

Many confuse these elements. The cults and false religions hold that you have to have “good works” in order to be saved, and they present salvation as a scale with sin on one side and good works on the other. But there is no good work that can cancel the punishment for even one single sin. What James is referring to here is that true faith will always have a force behind it that produces good works (evidence) within the Christian’s life. We should understand faith causes salvation in us, and good works do not have that capacity. Understanding this base, then we go on with faith is made valid and real by changes that it has produces in our life.

John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. 7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.

Salvation is a drastic change of life, in which Jesus defined eternal life with a necessary spiritual change of life (be born again). Salvation is never a repeating of a prayer, but it is always faith, believing in, and public confessing Jesus by words and deeds. Easy believism focuses on the benefit of being saved (going to heaven), but does not explain nor present emphatically the responsibilities of salvation. It is called “easy believism” because there are no obligations on the person wanting salvation, distorting true salvation of God.

Salvation is a Relationship

John 17:3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

Salvation is a relationship with God (specifically with Jesus Christ as your Savior) similar to how a man would have a relationship with his wife, so “we have the Son” (1Jn 5:11-12). Whoever has this relationship has eternal life, and he that does not “have” Jesus Christ, is not saved and under eternal damnation. Salvation is a gift of God that God gives us, but it also is a personal relationship between us and Jesus. The grave error of easy believism is to minimize this part of salvation which is our relationship with God, and the truth that our continuing sin embitters and ruins this love relationship with God. This relationship is established on Jesus “who paid the price on the cross” to remove the wrath of God against our personal sins. But the salvation of God is “from sin”, and then “our request to God for salvation from sin and its punishment” is also our declaration of war against our sin, and our renouncing and denouncing of sin IN OUR INDIVIDUAL LIFE, or in other words, our desire to free ourselves from sin (actually and the judicially, or from the penalty of sin), as well as freeing ourselves from the consequences (going to hell). In easy believism, they believe that the participation of the individual in not sinning (sanctification) is something of a miracle of God without their participation or effort in any way entering in. They think God will somehow remove their actual sins without their obedience.

2Thess 1:7 …when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, 8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:

Paul’s observation is that those who know not God and obey not the Gospel are unsaved. The gospel is a declaration of war against sin (repentance being the correct concept). “We obey” the gospel, then the gospel is something “we do”.

Is it Easy to be Saved?

Luke 13:24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. 

Really, yes it is easy to be saved, because it is simply confiding in what God has said (promised) and done. But at the same time, it is not easy, rather very difficult, because one has to leave (repent of) his ideas and will. Because of the faithful character of God,  He is easy to trust and believe. But the Bible teaches us that of the many who will try to enter into heaven, using their own ideas and concepts, these won’t make it. Only those who follow God and what he teaches will enter although entering is difficult.

1John 2:17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.  

What is very clear in all of this is that a person that really is saved has to turn over his will (repentance) to do the will of God, which his faith belief is that this is better and authoritative. He has to trust the superior wisdom of God as the moral pattern for life (which is seen in the person and personality of Jesus Christ, which is the morality or spirituality taught in Scripture). This is abandoning our former life to “follow Christ”.

Numbers, Numbers, Numbers

1Thess 2:3 For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: 4 But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. 5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: 6 Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others…

In order for easy-believism to be popular with supposed Christians, they seek to show their approval by God. They really are seeking the glory of men for themselves. They use flattering words so as to gather many people into large churches and have a large income from this (hidden covetousness). Another sign is the demanding of external signs if a person “follows Christ”, and they boast of so many receiving Christ. They water down the gospel so as really to promote another gospel (Gal 1:6-9) seen by their zeal for bigness and a popular acceptance. In Mat 7:15-23, Jesus warned us of those who would construct ministries with great shows of glory and “spiritual power”, even power over demons, but Jesus gave us the key, by their fruits ye shall know them. Christ also required that all men show forth fruits worthy of repentance (Mat 3:8) which is a holy life full of good works.

Acts 26:20 But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance. The gospel that the apostles preached was a simple presentation of salvation, but one that included faith and repentance that produce works worthy of salvation.

Titus 1:16 They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate. The apostles refused persons proclaiming to be saved but never had the spiritual change (a new birth) in their life.

1John 1:6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

Lord, Are there few that are Saved?

Luke 13:23 Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, 24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. Jesus taught that salvation is involved with a spiritual battle on our part. Even though God does not make salvation impossible, neither is it “easy.”

Luke 14:26-27 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. 27 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. 33 So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.

In other words, we can follow Christ and be saved, but it is not an easy road without great effort on our part. The road is one of great personal sacrifice, and this is how we should present the gospel.

 

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Сексуальная чистота

Дэвид Кокс
[PC10] v1 © 2008 www.coxtracts.com
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Это не невозможный бой!

1Pet 2:11 Дорогие возлюбленные! Я умоляю вас, как странников и паломников, воздерживайтесь от плотских похотей, которые воюют против души;

Гал 5:17 ибо плоть жаждет духа и духа против плоти; и они противоречат друг другу, так что вы не можете делать то, что хотели бы вы.

С увеличением порнографии и постоянная понижающими стандартами, сексуальное искушение стало одной из главных проблем для христиан. Это духовная борьба, настолько интенсивная, что почти каждый христианин имеет ее. Этот бой не невозможно победить, но это очень сложно.

БИБЛЕЙСКАЯ МОДЕЛЬ

1Cor 7: 3-5 пусть муж воздастся жене с доброжелательностью, а также и жена мужу. 4 Жена обладает не силой своего тела, но мужем, а также и муж имеет силу не своего тела, а жену. 5 Не обманывайте себя, кроме как на какое-то время, чтобы вы могли поститься и молиться; и собраться снова, чтобы сатана не искушал вас за недержание (не занимался сексом).

Мы можем сказать, что никакая альтернатива Божьему плану (один мужчина с одной женщиной, которая вступает в брак до смерти, они не расстаются) неприемлема. Все альтернативы будут иметь проблемы, потому что они не то, что хочет Бог. Бог признает сексуальную необходимость каждого человека. Бог сделал эту часть их существа. Бог не знает об этом, и при этом он не заинтересован в том, чтобы мы наслаждались этой частью жизни. Бог создал сексуальное желание как часть воспроизводства. Мы должны уточнить здесь, что секс не грех. Евр. 13: 4 «Брак во всех отношениях благороден, а постель (пол) непорочна». Только секс вне того, что Бог разрешает, Божий план, является грехом.

1Фесс 4: 3-5, 7-8 Ибо такова воля Божья, даже ваше освящение, чтобы вы воздерживались от блудоделия: 4 чтобы каждый из вас знал, как овладеть своим сосудом в освящении и чести; 5 Не во вожделении, как язычники, не знающие Бога. 7 Ибо Бог призвал нас не к нечистоте, а к святости. 8 Посему, кто презирает, презирает не человека, а Бога, Который также дал нам Своего Святого Духа.

Бог видит, что часть святости – это чистота и духовная чистота, которые возникают из-за того, что мы сохраняем себя сексуально чистыми, и из-за того, что наши умы чисты. В этом отрывке слово «сосуд» иногда переводится как «жена», а в других версиях «тело». Идея связана с его сексуальным существом. Важно, чтобы христианин учился и чрезмерно старался сохранить свою сексуальную чистоту от грехов и желаний. Когда кто-то отказывается чтить Бога и отдавать ему высшее место в своей жизни, тогда он позволит другим вещам занять место Бога (что является идолопоклонством).

Roman 1: 23-24 И изменил славу нетленного Бога в образ, подобный испорченному человеку, птицам, четвероногим животным и ползучим вещам. 24 Посему и Бог предал их нечистоте похотями их сердец, чтобы бесчестить их тела между собою:

Бог всегда дает им возможность стать узниками их собственных греховных похотей (сильных желаний и страстей), когда они не превозносят Бога. Они отвергают суверенитет Бога, ища то, что им нравится, а не то, что нравится Богу (Его воле), и это всегда идолопоклонство.



ГОМОСЕКСУАЛЬНОСТЬ И ПРОСТИТУЦИЯ

В Библии слово «содомит» – это кадеше, мужская проститутка в храме. Некоторые полагают, что это не грех секса одного человека с другим, а существо священника в языческом храме. На самом деле это слово описывает характер таких священников, которые являются людьми, которые посвящают свою жизнь сексу как своему богу (их жизнь вращается вокруг секса). Здесь мы видим, что женские и мужские проститутки – это то же самое, что и люди, которые живут сексом (это их удовольствие), на самом деле не имеет значения, с кем они занимаются сексом. Нам нужно понимать, что секс становится идолопоклонством в нашей жизни, когда это самое важное, и мы делаем все, чтобы вращаться вокруг секса, тогда мы перестали поклоняться истинному Богу. Существует очень сильная связь между поклонением сексу (так широко распространено в наши дни) и идолопоклонством ((2 Царств 23: 7 «Дома содомитов» (связывание Содомии с идолопоклонством.)), Как видит Бог. Содомиты и проститутки были осужден на смерть (Deu 23:17) за тяжесть этого греха в глазах Бога. Дело не в том, что проститутки и гомосексуалисты поклонялись языческому богу, а в том, что их поклонение сексу является языческим богом в себе, независимо от их убеждений.

1Cor 6: 9-10 Не знаете ли, что неправедные не наследуют Царствия Божия? Не обманывайтесь: ни блудники, ни идолопоклонники, ни прелюбодеи, ни женоподобные, ни надругатели над самим человечеством … не наследуют Царства Божьего.

Бог определяет эти группы грехов как идолопоклонство, иными словами, они придают такое значение тому, что человек принимает Бога в меньшей степени. Он конкретно упоминает грех блуд (сексуальные грехи в целом), мужчины, которые ведут себя как женщины (женоподобные ((Это мерзость, когда мужчина одевается или выглядит как женщина, когда он «женоподобный»,
Deu 22: 5 «Женщина не должна носить того, что относится к мужчине, и мужчина не должен носить женское одеяние; ибо все, что делает это, мерзость для Господа Бога твоего».))) И мужчины, имеющие половые контакты с другими мужчинами (гомосексуализм). Лесбиянство осуждено в Риме. 1:26. Все они относятся к одному и тому же классу типов идолопоклонства, которые блокируют, предотвращают или выбираются вместо спасения.

1 Кор 6:18 Беги, блуд. Каждый грех, совершаемый человеком, лишен тела; а тот, кто совершает блуд, грешит против собственного тела.

Сексуальные грехи – очень опасные грехи против тела, которые вызывают такое сильное физическое чувство, что они становятся физическим дополнением, которое очень трудно победить. Это должно заставить нас быть вдвойне осторожными. Библия ясно осуждает все виды секса, что противоречит тому, что установил Бог. Эти грехи инцест ((Лев 20: 11-12, 17, 19-21; Deu 22:30; 27:20, 22-23; Иез 22:11.)) (Секс между родственниками), секс с животными (( Исход 22:19; Лев 18:23; 20:16.)), Секс с людьми того же пола (гомосексуалисты ((Бытие 19: 4; Судьи 19:22; 1Тим 1:10).
Это мерзость :: 1 Царств 14:24. Лев. 18:22 «Не ложь с человечеством, как с женщиной; это мерзость ». Лев 20:13 «Если мужчина лежит с человечеством, как он лежит с женщиной, они оба совершили мерзость».)) И лесбиянки ((Римлянам 1:26 «их женщины изменили естественное использование на то, что есть»). против природы..

Рим. 1: 27-28. И мужчины также, оставив женщине естественное использование, сожгли в своей жажде одного к другому; люди с мужчинами, работающие над тем, что недостойно, и получающие в себе то воздаяние от своей ошибки, которая была встречена. 28 И даже несмотря на то, что они не хотели удерживать Бога в своих знаниях, Бог отдал их отвратительному уму, чтобы делать то, что ему неудобно;

Грех, который имеет в виду Павел, это явно мужчины с мужчинами, как если бы они занимались сексом с женщиной.

Нагота и ум

Из-за извращенности нашего дня мы стали рассматривать полную наготу как принятую вещь. На самом деле Бог осуждает это и даже осуждает наготу, когда у человека есть нижнее белье. В латыни слово «свободная верхняя одежда» – «нудус», а «обнаженный» – в переводе. Таким образом, мы понимаем от Марка 14:52 и от Иоанна 21: 7 не полную наготу, но тем не менее наготу в глазах Бога. Бог повелел, чтобы у каждого был свой супруг (моральное и гражданское обязательство), и мы не должны иметь интимных отношений с другими людьми.

Job 31: 1 Я заключил завет своими глазами; почему тогда я должен думать о горничной?

Иов понимал, что сексуальный грех начинается с зрения и видения до желания. Иов заключил с собой завет, обязательство, что он не будет смотреть на молодых женщин, желать их или позволять своему воображению разыгрываться с ними, даже их образом или в его мыслях. Точно так же Иисус учил нас в Мат. 5:28, что даже думать о греховных мыслях, не совершая их, так же грешно, как и совершать их. Это усиление Исхода 20:17 «Не желай жены ближнего твоего». Давид видел перед тем, как взять (2Сам 11: 2). Pro. 6:25 предупреждает нас о желании изменить красоту женщины, и мы не должны быть захвачены (или через) глазами (зрением).



Самостимуляция

Стимуляция собственных гениталий также является духовной проблемой, хотя об этом прямо не говорится в Писании. Возможно, мы должны рассматривать это как экзальтацию своих сексуальных чувств над всеми остальными (такими же, как у содомитов и проституток). Когда секс становится навязчивой идеей в нашей жизни, мы позволяем нашему плотскому телу упорядочить нашу жизнь для нас и установить наши приоритеты. Бог дал нам способ, которым мы можем освободить это побуждение (через брак), а сексуальная нечистота – это не так. Бог дал нам брак на всю жизнь, но мы проигнорировали и разрушили его, поэтому мы страдаем.

ПРОТИВОСТОЯНИЕ ИСКУССТВА

2Tim 2:22 убегайте также от юношеских похотей, но следуйте за праведностью, верой, милосердием, миром с теми, кто призывает Господа от чистого сердца.

Духовная битва состоит в том, чтобы не вступать в грех, особенно блуд (1Кор 6:13 «тело не для блудоделия»). Оно твердо в вашем сердце, «не имеет необходимости, но имеет власть над своей собственной волей» (1Кор 7:37).

Пост должен научить нас, что тело не контролирует нас, и это именно то, что нужно людям с этой проблемой. Этот грех связан с мыслями «как он думает в сердце своем, так и он». Про 23: 7. «Я могу делать все через Христа, который укрепляет меня» Фил 4:13.

Кол. 3: 5-7 Уважай членов твоих, которые на земле; блуд, нечистота, чрезмерная привязанность, злая одержимость и алчность, что является идолопоклонством: 6 ради чего гнев Божий навлекает на детей непослушания: 7 в котором вы также ходили некоторое время, когда жили в них.

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