A WORLD OF DISTRACTING ADDITIONS

A WORLD OF DISTRACTING ADDITIONS

Sunday, February 15, 2015

John [MKJV] 6:67-68; 14:6-7  Then Jesus said to the Twelve, Do you also wish to go away? Then Simon Peter answered Him, Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the Words of eternal life. . . . Thomas said to Him, Lord, we do not know where You go, and how can we know the way? Jesus said to him, I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life; no one comes to the Father but by Me.

Acts 5:19-20 But the angel of the Lord opened the prison doors by night and brought them out, and said, Go! Stand and speak all the words of this Life to the people in the temple.

  In guilt and shame, people ask: Why did I do ________? Why do I do what I do? These being questions pleading for understanding of motivation; thinking the answer(s) will bring relief and rescue. “If I only knew why I . . . I think/know I would stop doing it.”

  Is it helpful to understand back story undergirding of our sin that so easily bests us?

  To recognize can be helpful, but it definitely is not the key to deliverance. Per se, such understanding will not result in victory’s freedom. Knowing who or what the enemy is does not conquer the problem. It can however help in equipping us for the battle.

  During His earthly ministry, how much time did Jesus invest in helping individuals grasp meticulous background of WHY? (Consider the woman at the well and other encounters.)

  How much space does The Answer Book give to such?  Does Scripture encourage delving into and focusing on historical detail for answers as to WHY?

  We live in a world of additions to The Truth.

  Said additions are useful as revelation of our need for The Deliverer, Lord Jesus Christ proffering His lighter yoke. (Mt.11:27-30)

  The problem that has developed in some Christian counsel is that too many think that to understand background story is comprehensive unto ceasing ________, when really to it is not key, but mere historical sketch in comparison. And when dwelled upon, will obstruct.

  The truth is that we sinfully try to fill our neediness with other than God’s provision, His Truth; The Counselor (Isa.9:6) holding The Word of Life.

  Let us beware distracting focus on past reasons.

  Deliverance unto peace, freedom, and godly activeness lies not in understanding our old way, but in being on The Way!

  “When Christ died, he died for sin once and for all. But now he is alive, and he lives only for God. In the same way, you must think of yourselves as dead to the power of sin. But Christ Jesus has given life to you, and you live for God. Don't let sin rule your body. After all, your body is bound to die, so don't obey its desires or let any part of it become a slave of evil. Give yourselves to God, as people who have been raised from death to life. Make every part of your body a slave that pleases God. Don't let sin keep ruling your lives. You are ruled by God's kindness and not by the Law.”

  This includes the rule of our dead history. (CEV Rom.6:10-14)  EBB4