2nd Timothy 3:4 Traitors, heady, high-minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
We thought we knew the meaning of the word piety but The Lord strongly impressed upon us to go look up the meaning one more time, so as to get a fuller understanding of the condition of the individual in exhibit C. Here it is: Piety: It means a deep devotion to religion, or a strong sense of duty to family and higher obligations. A strong belief in God shown through prayer, worship, and daily actions.
Deep respect, care, and duty toward one's parents and family. A steadfast faithfulness to a serious pledge, country, or foundational obligation. In the three exhibits presented previously the voices in the persons’ heads took control of the mind, and the use of force was manifested. The demoniacs of Gadara, the young child, and the pious man who sat in the pews were all subjected to the use of force by invisible agents, who bypassed their freedom, and forced them into doing and saying things.
So, here’s the question from last week’s study that we must now address: Can the voices in a person’s head reach a tipping point of manifestation where the person is forced to do and say unthinkable things? And if so, who would be held responsible in the heavenly courts, because someone has to be held accountable.
Psalms 50:5 Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice. 6 And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is judge himself.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!