The Laws And Powers Of The Mind Part [9] 11/25/2023 (Evening thought)

1st John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

One who is currently on trial was once asked if he had ever found it necessary to ask for forgiveness. He replied with an emphatic no, because, in his own words, he had not done nothing wrong. Insisting on innocence is an inevitable byproduct of relativism, for it is the individual who defines right and wrong, not God’s moral compass. When the Scriptures are not entrenched in the mind everyone becomes a law unto himself and inevitably devils will take control of the mind that is not girded by the Living and written word.

[Chris’s Object Lessons pp 41] The study of infidel authors holds a large place in the educational system. Skeptical sentiments are interwoven in the matter placed in school books. Thus, the seeds of doubt are planted in the minds of the youth, and in time of temptation they spring up. When faith in God's word is lost, the soul has no guide, no safeguard. To this cause may in great degree be attributed the widespread iniquity in our world today. When the word of God is set aside, its power to restrain the evil passions of the natural heart is rejected.

Men sow to the flesh, and of the flesh they reap corruption. In turning from God's word to feed on the writings of uninspired men, the mind becomes dwarfed and cheapened. It is not brought in contact with deep, broad principles of eternal truth. The understanding adapts itself to the comprehension of the things with which it is familiar. And in this devotion to finite things it is weakened, its power is contracted, and after a time it becomes unable to expand.

Galatians 6:7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!

The Laws And Powers Of The Mind Part [8] 11/24/2023 (Morning thought)

Leviticus 20:13 If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.

When children are being taught in public school that it is morally correct to have two mommies, and two Daddies; when they come home, and ask for some clarification on the issues, what will the reference point be for settling the matter? Would they be told what the parents think is right, or will all roads lead to the word of God?

In our day currently, right and wrong, good and evil are defined by the clamors of fallen nature, and as a sure result, that which God’s moral compass says is an abomination, is now embraced as being right. If it feels good, if it tastes good, and if it sounds good, then it must be good, according to the principle of pleasure which wields jurisdiction over relativism.

But permit us to amplify that point we made earlier of God’s moral compass making us aware, when we were about to do something wrong. If one is not aware that they are doing something wrong, then there will be no desire to repent, and if there isn’t a desire to repent then there’s no need of The Savior.

Leviticus 18:24 Defile not ye yourselves in any of these things: for in all these the nations are defiled which I cast out before you: 25 And the land is defiled: therefore I do visit the iniquity thereof upon it, and the land itself vomits out her inhabitants.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!