Intellectuals, Scholars and otherwise learned peoples carry no advantages with God and neither will they know HIM through the abundance of study

Intellectuals, Scholars and otherwise learned peoples carry no advantages with God and neither will they know HIM through the abundance of study. Jesus remains hidden from these people, their table has become a snare and stumbling block to knowing GOD.

Matt 11:25 At that time Jesus began to say, I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth [and I acknowledge openly and joyfully to Your honor], that You have hidden these things from the wise and clever and learned, and revealed them to babies [to the childish, untaught, and unskilled].

If you think differently it only means you need a renewed mind, The Lord's ways are so different from what the world expects.- . 1 Cor 1:19 For it is written, I will baffle and render useless and destroy the learning of the learned and the philosophy of the philosophers and the cleverness of the clever and the discernment of the discerning; I will frustrate and nullify [them] and bring [them] to nothing.

Here is a controversial subject but why??? "Man was not made for the woman but the woman for man".

The Bible continuously exposes the times that we are NOW experiencing; Is 4:1 For seven women will take hold of one man in that day, saying, "We will eat our own bread and wear our own clothes, only let us be called by your name; take away our reproach!" There was a time when men were both the provider and protector of the woman, as GOD designed. -That day is far gone.

More than half of all families in this country are run by women head of households. -This is not from GOD it is the work of the devil as a result of us disobeying the commands of GOD. We allowed the devil to upsurp GOD's ordained authority.

‎1 Cor 11:3 But I want you to know and realize that Christ is the Head of every man, the head of a woman is her husband, and the Head of Christ is God.

Woman by design are intended to complement the man in the family unit;

Gen 2:18 Now the Lord God said, It is not good (sufficient, satisfactory) that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper meet (suitable, adapted, complementary) for him.

Now it stand to reason if the woman is to be a helper then clearly she is not in a position of leadership over the person she is helping, that would make no sense.
However the devil has been successful in his destructive practices has told the woman, you are just as good as he is, you do not have to listen to your husband. So instead of working together, many have become competitors and a house divided can not stand. Here is a controversial subject but why??? "Man was not made for woman but the woman for man".

1 Cor 11:8 For man was not [created] from woman, but woman from man; [Gen. 2:21-23.]
1 Cor 11:9 Neither was man created on account of or for the benefit of woman, but woman on account of and for the benefit of man. [Gen. 2:18.]

If you differ with GOD regarding the defined roles He created for the man and the woman, I would like to submit GOD's answer to your difference in opinion;

Rom 9:20 On the contrary, who are you, O man, who answers back to God? The thing molded will not say to the molder, "Why did you make me like this," will it?

A simple example of how confused people are concerning salvation.

If someone asked you if you are a Christian, would your answer be yes? And, if someone asked you if you are born again, would you also say yes? The two questions are actually one and the same but I suspect many may give two different answers. This is a simple example of how confused people are concerning salvation.

Nicodemus was a very devout religious man a Pharisee, and he was even a member of the Sanhedrin, which was the highest court in the land among Jewish people. yet he had no understanding of what it means to be born again.

John 3:4 Nicodemus *said to Him, "How can a man be born when he is old? He cannot enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born, can he?"

Nicodemus asked a not so unexpected question from someone who is unsaved and therefore understands not spiritual things.


John 3:5 Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.


Jesus says we must first be born of water to be saved, referring to water baptism (repentance), And then in order to have a new regenerated nature we need the work of the Holy Spirit, born of the Spirit, which is the Holy Spirit baptism.

Noticed the preaching of the Apostle Paul in the book of Acts, when asked by the crowd, what must we do to be saved.

Acts 2:38 And Peter answered them, Repent (change your views and purpose to accept the will of God in your inner selves instead of rejecting it) and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of and release from your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

This is the work of the Holy Spirit: -

Titus 3:5 He saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but because of His own pity and mercy, by [the] cleansing [bath] of the new birth (regeneration) and renewing of the Holy Spirit,

This lesson should clear up the salvation issue for anyone who may not have understood the process.
One thing that I would like to emphasis here is that there has been great neglect in many religious circles concerning the role of the Holy Spirit.  Let me say emphatically that the Holy Spirit indwelling is not optional!!!

Rom 8:9 But you are not living the life of the flesh, you are living the life of the Spirit, if the [Holy] Spiritof God [really] dwells within you [directs and controls you]. But if anyone does not possess the [Holy] Spirit of Christ, he is none of His [he does not belong to Christ, is not truly a childof God]

I am not at all impressed with the accolades the unsaved heap upon one another

I am not at all impressed with the accolades the unsaved heap upon one another,

John 5:44 "How can you believe, when you receive glory from one another and you do not seek the glory that is from the one and only God. 

And, neither am I envious of their material possessions.

Luke 12:15 Then He said to them, "Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions."

Song of Songs 3:4"Scarcely had I left them When I found him whom my soul loves; I held on to him and would not let him go

Oh how I need you LORD, there are no words that can adequately express to you how much I truly need you.


 Ps 42:1 AS THE hart pants and longs for the water brooks, so I pant and long for You, O God.

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Song of Songs 3:3 "The watchmen who make the rounds in the city found me, And I said, 'Have you seen him whom my soul loves?'

Song of Songs 3:4"Scarcely had I left them
When I found him whom my soul loves;
I held on to him and would not let him go 

The greatest love story every told is between Christ and His Church. It is the love story of all love stories.This relationship Jesus has with us, you and I is beautifully described in the incredibly, prophetic and lyrical, Song of Songs.

 It is a love that is literally a love to die for. If you do not know this fact, then you do not know what love is.

It is either the LORD's way to heaven or it's the highway to hell

Prov 14:12 There is a way which seems right to a man, 
But its end is the way of death. 

The general population, both Christian and Non-Christian alike, can be described as pluralist when talking about GOD. The assertion is that there are multiple ways to get to GOD and everyone has their own way. Well I got news for you, you could not be more WRONG!

John 14:6 Jesus said to him, I am the Way and the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father except by (through) Me. 

Christians who maintain a public confession of this scripture will be subject to attack. You will be called judgmental, narrow minded, a religous right wing fanatic and even a bigot. All these things will be said about you because you believe the Bible.

You can not come to GOD on your own terms. It is either the LORD's way to heaven or it's the highway to hell


Deut 30:19 "I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. So choose life in order that you may live

Are you a partner with GOD, If not, do not expect to receive HIS promises

When disappointments happen to us and when we suffer lost, most Christians will fall back on this scripture "All things work together for the good". What is missing here in the use of this verse is our requirement to be a partner in works that support the purpose of GOD in the earth. If you do not meet the conditions of the partnership arrangement then all things are NOT working together for your good.


Rom 8:28 We are assured and know that [God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose.

Many of us are absent the fulfillment of GOD's promises for us because we have not learned and acted on the requirements needed to receive the promises. We are told to just have faith and GOD will move for you. This statement is very true but consider another true statement, that faith without works (corresponding action) is dead.

Suffering is hard and it is just as much a part of being a Christian as anything else, there is no escape

GOD purpose for our suffering - Suffering is hard and it is just as much a part of being a Christian as anything else, there is no escape. Suffering for a Christian can be compared to the burnt offering offered in the old testament. The burnt offering was a fellowship offering that was neccessary to atone for sin and therefore allow fellowship with GOD.

We get to know Jesus through the fellowship of His suffering.

 Phil 3:10 that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings,....... We get to know Jesus by sharing in like experiences, suffering is one of those experiences.

The burnt offering went into the nostrils of GOD as a sweet smell (perfume). That is why the scripture says Jesus is a sweet smelling savor. Eph 5:2b... as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us, a slain offering and sacrifice to God [for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance..

 Song 1:3 [And she continues] The odor of your ointments is fragrant; your name is like perfume poured out. Therefore do the maidens love you.

Your abundance was supposed to supply the lack of the needy but instead your money went to the greedy.

The devil has pulled a fast one on us through the distributors of the heretical 'Prosperity Gospel', Oh yes he has. By coercing you to give all you can give to miniseries with flamboyant high living preachers you have nothing left to give to people with real needs that pass you by daily. Your abundance was supposed to supply the lack of the needy but instead your money went to the greedy.

‎2 Cor 8:14 at this present time your abundance being a supply for their need, so that their abundance also may become a supply for your need, that there may be equality;
2 Cor 8:15 as it is written, "HE WHO gathered MUCH DID NOT HAVE TOO MUCH, AND HE WHO gathered LITTLE HAD NO LACK."

No charity equals no salvation.

Let me give you a quick bit of information, many remark that they will be putting on their robe upon arriving in heaven, well if you are not wearing a robe now there will be no robe for you in heaven, your robe is the righteous acts you have performed in the earth.

 Rev 19:8 It was given to her to clothe herself in fine linen, bright and clean; for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.

If you are at all confused about what determines an act of righteousness, here is one scriptural definition:

  2 Cor 9:9 as it is written, "HE SCATTERED ABROAD, HE GAVE TO THE POOR, HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ENDURES FOREVER.

I really hope you respond accordingly to the scripture otherwise you are history baby. Repentance that leads to salvation does not just include the command to stop sinning but it also includes producing acts of charity (righteousness). No charity equals no salvation.

Matt 25:41 "Then He will also say to those on His left, 'Depart from Me, accursed ones, into the eternal fire which has been prepared for the devil and his angels;

  Matt 25:42 for I was hungry, and you gave Me nothing to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me nothing to drink;

  Matt 25:43 I was a stranger, and you did not invite Me in; naked, and you did not clothe Me; sick, and in prison, and you did not visit Me.'

  Matt 25:44 "Then they themselves also will answer, 'Lord, when did we see You hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not take care of You?'

  Matt 25:45 "Then He will answer them, 'Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to Me.'