What’s Peculiar About You? Part [11] 02/02/2024 (Evening thought)

1st John 2: 15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

Peculiarity in dress. There is also to be peculiarity in dress and outward adornment, in harmony with the instructions given in the Bible. There was a time in days of yore, when the chosen people of God could be distinguished by the way they presented themselves. But nowadays, the lines have become very blurred, in so much that it can be said in many instances that there is no difference, or uniqueness to be seen.

If persons are governed and driven by what the world deems the latest, without a regard to the Scriptural instructions, then there won’t be any recognizable distinctions between the believer and the secular. When going shopping or when deciding on anything for that matter, the glory of God, and the instruction He has given on the issues in question, should be at the front and center of our decisions and choices, so that at the end of the day, there will be a higher and nobler standard laid down when observed.

The world glorifies and peddles nakedness exposure and bling, while the word of God instructs decorum, decency, neatness, and humility. Therefore, in every aspect of outward adornment, let God’s instructions reign supreme and there will not fail to be very stark differences between the world and God’s peculiar people.

1st John 2: 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And the world passes away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abides forever.

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

What’s Peculiar About You? Part [10] 02/01/2024 (Morning thought)

Luke 2:52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

[The Desire of Ages pp 72] As Jesus worked in childhood and youth, mind and body were developed. He did not use His physical powers recklessly, but in such a way as to keep them in health, that He might do the best work in every line. He was not willing to be defective, even in the handling of tools. He was perfect as a workman, as He was perfect in character. By His own example He taught that it is our duty to be industrious, that our work should be performed with exactness and thoroughness, and that such labor is honorable.

Therefore, some may find it necessary to throw out all their angels, both red and white, if peculiarity is to characterize whatever we do. The genius of our peculiar ways and means becomes apparent when they are incorporated into our everyday experience.

And even if in times past some might have buckled under pressure to go with plan “B”, it is God’s will that we make every needed change in perspective and practice, where warranted. In other words, the peculiarity of God’s kingdom must be manifested in a real time application of His laws and principles.

Matthew 5:19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

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