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To stop reaping bad fruits, stay out of Satan’s orchard.

To stop reaping bad fruits, stay out of Satan’s orchard.


1Co 15:33 Do not be deceived; evil companionship corrupts good behavior…Now we know that the law is good, if anyone uses it lawfully, 9 Understanding this: that law is not enacted for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for slayers of fathers and slayers of mothers, for murderers, 10 For fornicators, for homosexuals, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and for any other thing that is opposed to sound doctrine…1Ti 1:8-10


Act 17:27-31, In order that they might seek the Lord, if perhaps they might feel after Him and might find Him; though truly, He is not far from each one of us, 28 For in Him we live and move and have our being; as some of the poets among you also have said, 'For we are His offspring.' 29 Therefore, since we are the offspring of God, we should not think that the Godhead is like that which is made of gold, or silver, or stone—a graven thing of art devised by the imagination of man; 30 For although God has indeed overlooked the times of this ignorance, He now commands all men everywhere to repent, 31 Because He has set a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness by a Man Whom He has appointed, having given proof to all by raising Him from the dead….For in the first place, I delivered to you what I also had received: that Christ died for our sins, according to the Scriptures; 4 And that He was buried; and that He was raised the third day, according to the Scriptures; 5 And that He appeared to Cephas, and then to the twelve. 1Co 15:3-5.


Mar 16:14-20 Afterwards, as they were sitting to eat, He appeared to the eleven and reproached them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen. 15 And He said to them, Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation. 16 The one who believes and is baptized shall be saved, but the one who does not believe shall be condemned. 17 And these signs shall follow those who believe: in My name they shall cast out demons; they shall speak with new languages; 18 They shall remove serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them in any way; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. 19 After speaking to them, the Lord was indeed then taken up into heaven, and He sat down at the right hand of God. 20 And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the Word by the signs that followed. Amen.


Col 3:12-17, Put on then, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, deep inner affections (compassion), kindness, humility, meekness (obedience) and longsuffering (patience); 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so also you should forgive. 14 And above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which you were called into one body, and be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And in everything—whatever you do in word or in deed—do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him…


if you want to stop reaping bad fruits, stay out of Satan’s orchard.


Father please meet our soul’s deepest needs, our flesh’s deepest needs, and our spirit’s deepest needs so we may not offend or sin against You in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.


Try…A…Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend




What does Jesus say about hell or eternal punishment…

What does Jesus say about hell or eternal punishment…

Jesus tells a parable about the torments of hell…

Luk 16:19-31 KJV  There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:  20  And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,  21  And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.  22  And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;  23  And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and sees Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.  24  And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.  25  But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime received thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.  26  And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.  27  Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou would send him to my father's house:  28  For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.  29  Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.  30  And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.  31  And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.

We learn people in Hell’s torments are conscience…they are present…and they are being punished eternally with no escape.

 

Jesus also said…

Luk 12:5 KJV  But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.

Jesus said to fear the One who can cast you into Hell after he has died…Jesus after he hath killed…then would send you to hell for punishment.

 

Mar 9:43-44 KJV  And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:  44  Where their worm dies not, and the fire is not quenched.

Jesus said because of sin…people will be cast into hell and tormented with fire unquenchable.

 

Mat 10:28 KJV  And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Jesus said fear Him who could destroy both soul and body in hell. God can send people straight to hell and not just their soul but their bodies too.

Mat 25:46 KJV  And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.

Jesus taught Hell is eternal and is everlasting punishment…punishment in fire which will never end.

 

After reading these passages I find what is written which was spoken of by Jesus when He was here on earth…We learn from the Jesus’s parable people in Hell’s torments are conscience…they are present…and they are being punished eternally with no escape… Jesus said to fear the One who can cast you into Hell after he has made you die…Jesus said after He hath killed…then would send you to hell for punishment… Jesus said because of sin…people will be cast into hell and tormented with fire unquenchable… Jesus said fear Him who could destroy both soul and body in hell. God can send people straight to hell and not just their soul but their bodies too… Jesus taught Hell is eternal and is everlasting punishment…punishment in fire which will never end.

 

So Jesus taught…Hell is real…is eternal…with fire which cannot be quenched…people are conscience and know they are being punished…God can kill you and send you to Hell for any one sin…Hell is not where you want to end up! Choice, not chance, determines destiny.

 

Father please confirm this truth to us and help us to fear You and Your punishment in Hell…please grant us repentance so we can change and do right by You in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

Try…A…Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend




Are you hated…do you hate…

Are you hated…do you hate…you should...Jesus said hate everyone that is not Him…I am not racist…I hate everyone who is not Jesus…just like He said…wishing evil did not exist in other souls…

 

Pro 6:16-19 KJV  These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:  17  A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,  18  An heart that devises wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,  19  A false witness that speaks lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.


Zec 8:17 KJV  And let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his neighbor; and love no false oath: for all these are things that I hate, saith the LORD.


Luk 14:25-27 KJV  And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them,  26  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.

 

  1. A proud look…as in a self-made man…if you ever been in some type of battle…then you know the battle belongs to the Lord…a proud look trust in self not his Creator…if you trust in your training then know the training is from God.

  2. A Lying tongue…no lie is of the truth…no one trusts a liar…you want to be a man of integrity then lie not.

  3. No Shedding of innocent blood…keep the harmless harmless…the innocent innocent…put down the evil threats against the innocent and harmless…many law officers are in this realm…putting down the evil doer so kids can pray and follow Jesus in safety.

  4. A heart which devises wickedness…you ever scheme a plot…scheme a wicked invention…these are not pleasing to God…

  5. Feet swift to mischief…ever seen a guy willing to do the dirty…always…this type of person is usually full of trouble of others and self…we should be willing to do right not wrong.

  6. A false witness…no soul should be known as information false…who can trust a lie? Or a liar?

  7. One who sows discord among brethren…many in debates are failing to sow unity…you should never split a congregation…but find a congregation or worship at home until unity can be sought and achieved.

  8. Imagining wickedness against your neighbor…remember to the Jews which heard this their neighbor was family or cousins or descendants of Abraham…

 

Rom 12:9 ASV  Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good…Rom 12:9 ASV  Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good…1Co 13:13 ASV  But now abides faith, hope, love, these three; and the greatest of these is love…Rom 12:21 ASV  Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good…Joh 14:15 ASV  If ye love me, ye will keep my commandments.

 

Joh 3:16-17 ASV  For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.  17  For God sent not the Son into the world to judge the world; but that the world should be saved through him…though He was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which He suffered;  9  and having been made perfect, He became unto all them that obey Him the author of eternal salvation; Heb 5:8-9 ASV

 

Jesus died and was raised from the dead so you could never do a wrong thing again…and will forgive you of your deeds done wrong…He will teach you the truth but you have to do what is right by your Creator…Jesus will never lie to you or ask you to do a wrong thing…Jesus will only ask you to do what is right…Jesus said you got to hate anything which would cause you to offend Him the Good Shepherd…you got to have ears only for Jesus will…you have to hate even your own self will…but I have learned when you do what Jesus said…you learn to love the good things He teaches you and you become a little more like Him and less like yourself…we develop a godly character…

 

Mat 11:27-30 ASV  All things have been delivered unto Me of my Father: and no one knows the Son, save the Father; neither doth any know the Father, save the Son, and He to whomsoever the Son wills to reveal Him.  28  Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  29  Take my yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.  30  For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light… Jesus therefore said to those Jews that had believed him, If ye abide in my word, then are ye truly my disciples;  32  and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Joh 8:31-32.

 

2Ti 2:15 ASV  Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.

 

Father help us to have a good character which does not offend you…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

Try…A…Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend




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