2 Cor 6:14-18
14 Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? 15 And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever? 16 And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God. As God has said:
“ I will dwell in them
And walk among them.
I will be their God,
And they shall be My people.”
17 Therefore
“ Come out from among them
And be separate, says the Lord.
Do not touch what is unclean,
And I will receive you.”
18 “ I will be a Father to you,
And you shall be My sons and daughters,
Says the LORD Almighty.”
You have to be ready to have sex. No wed no bed!
1. Is the person a Christian/saved?
Why think about having sex(getting married) with an unsaved person? Marrying a believer will avoid a lot of heartache. Before getting to the altar make sure you are equally yoked. This is the 2nd most important decision you will make behind getting saved. Make sure you are equally yoked about money, kids, etc. You may not agree on everything but you have to be of one mind. If you are already married and you are unequally yoked pray that God touches the other person's heart.
2. Are you in love with the person?
Don't just like the person. You need to be head over heels with the person. Love is a choice. Be careful of fatal attraction. You don't have time to play. You have to be so tight nothing can break you guys up. The devil will use church people, anybody and will try to break you up everyday.
If she is checking your phone does she have a reason to? You can stop doing whatever sin it is. You can live without sex. It is for marriage only.
3. Is your credit and finances in tact?
It cost money to have sex. Men: make sure you have a job, money in the bank. Make sure your credit score is getting better. Is your stuff in order? You should have your HIV/AIDS test, STD test results, and credit score on the 1st date. Marriages are breaking up because of money. You don't have to be rich. What system of exchange are you participating in? System of exchange meaning you offer a service and you get money in exchange.
4. You have to be in agreement.
Amos 3:3
3 Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?
You want to be in one accord in every area possible. It is recommended that you two attend the same church.
Psalm 133:1-3
1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is
For brethren to dwell together in unity!
2 It is like the precious oil upon the head,
Running down on the beard,
The beard of Aaron,
Running down on the edge of his garments.
3 It is like the dew of Hermon,
Descending upon the mountains of Zion;
For there the LORD commanded the blessing—
Life forevermore.
When you are in unity God commands a blessing. Make sure you are one accord in these areas:
Spiritually - You have to be clicking spiritually. The person you are dating may not be on the same level (i.e you speak in tongues) but should be on that path.
Emotionally - Does the person talk you up?
Socially - Can you guys discuss politics, social issues, etc?
Economically - Can you guys discuss money? Is there a plan to increase their finances? Do you have one as well? It wont' work if one person makes $250,000 and the other person makes $25,000.
Physical - You don't need to do a test drive. If you are clicking in the other areas don't you think God will make sure you are compatible in this area regarding sex? If you wait until your wedding night to have sex that night will be the blessing of your life.
5. Get the counsel of others.
Prov 11:14
14 Where there is no counsel, the people fall;
But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
Every relationship you've had came to an end. What makes you so sure this one won't end? We need to learn to how to grieve. We have the attitude of telling our friend and family to just go out and get another girl/boyfriend. We think we just need to go out and get another girl/boyfriend. How many diseases have you picked up along the way?
What does your family think? Bring your date to your pastor. What do you have to hide?
6. Be honest about any STDs.
Some states require you to show your STD results before getting married. People don't take the time to cover the necessary basis. Can you deal with the other person's STDs? You are putting the other person's life in danger when you are not honest. There is nothing wrong with having a test. Fast and pray if there are soul ties.
Married people should fast together to rid of soul ties faster. Fasting should also be done if you are dealing with homosexuality.
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Stop Crying and Get Ready to Shine
Psalm 50:2
2Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined.
2 Corinthians 4:1-10
1Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
2But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
3But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
4In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
5For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.
6For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
8We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
9Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
10Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.
God has invested in you and that is why the devil is fighting you. The devil doesn't waste his time on someone who is not significant and knows what you can and can not handle.
When the church is in transition look for the signs especially when people are going through at the same time. It's an indication that God is going to do something for a lot of people. God said in his word to arise and shine.
Isaiah 60:1
1Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.
We are in this together. When the test comes you have to go through with a good attitude. Depression and worry may come. You will get weary but if you faint not you will reap award:
Galatians 6:9
9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
2 Corinthian 4:1 - 10
1Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
2But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
We have to be honest if we are going to win the lost. Through transition of the church the devil will darts. There is a separation of the wheat from the tear (Matthew 13:30). God is growing us up from milk to solid food. There were will be people who are unchurched who will come to L.O.G.I.C. You don't know there story and remember that someone prayed you in.
3But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
Stop being ashamed of the gospel. Somebody should know that you are a Christian. You may be the only gospel that someone reads.Everyone has a gospel. Gospel means the good news. Your gospel may be that you were delivered from drugs, carrying guns, ect. You can't be ashamed to tell it.
Revelations 12:11
11And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
Amos 6:1
1Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria, which are named chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel came!
Start thanking God for grace, mercy, blood and covering.
4In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
The only way people will come is if they see God is with you. Get your shine on. It has nothing to do with material things. You can have lack but still have a smile. You smile because you know greater is on the way. God is calling us to accountability. Come to church to give to someone else. It's not all about you.
6For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
God is commanding us to shine. We can't let circumstances dictate how we feel. God is still good regardless. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego said that God is still good even if He didn't deliver them:
Daniel 3:17 -18
17If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king.
18But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
We need to have this attitude. Praise should not be dictated by our circumstances.
7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
It has nothing to do with you or I. We can't be arrogant. It's not about our education, our jobs, our business, ect. Those things are sources. God is our resource. When you walk by faith it's impossible to be arrogant. You don't need a lot of degrees to be successful. When you have a connection with God through prayer and faster there is nothing God won't do for you. Sometimes we miss God through our wish list. Be quiet and listen to God. If we listen we will have less mistakes.
8We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
9Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
You will go through but God is with you. Stop asking God how you got there. God wants us to embrace what He has for us. Trouble doesn't last always.
Job 14:1
1Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble.
10Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.
Always represent Christ. We are ambassadors for Christ (2 Cor 5:20).
There are 3 things that a leader must have:
1. Character- There is a standard. This doesn't mean you are perfect and you will make a mistake When you
do mistake pick up yourself and don't wallow in it.
2. Competence - Know what you are doing.
3. Chemistry - Do people feel uncomfortable around you? There needs to be peace.
2Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined.
2 Corinthians 4:1-10
1Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
2But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
3But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
4In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
5For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.
6For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
8We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
9Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
10Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.
God has invested in you and that is why the devil is fighting you. The devil doesn't waste his time on someone who is not significant and knows what you can and can not handle.
When the church is in transition look for the signs especially when people are going through at the same time. It's an indication that God is going to do something for a lot of people. God said in his word to arise and shine.
Isaiah 60:1
1Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.
We are in this together. When the test comes you have to go through with a good attitude. Depression and worry may come. You will get weary but if you faint not you will reap award:
Galatians 6:9
9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
2 Corinthian 4:1 - 10
1Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
2But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
We have to be honest if we are going to win the lost. Through transition of the church the devil will darts. There is a separation of the wheat from the tear (Matthew 13:30). God is growing us up from milk to solid food. There were will be people who are unchurched who will come to L.O.G.I.C. You don't know there story and remember that someone prayed you in.
3But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
Stop being ashamed of the gospel. Somebody should know that you are a Christian. You may be the only gospel that someone reads.Everyone has a gospel. Gospel means the good news. Your gospel may be that you were delivered from drugs, carrying guns, ect. You can't be ashamed to tell it.
Revelations 12:11
11And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
Amos 6:1
1Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria, which are named chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel came!
Start thanking God for grace, mercy, blood and covering.
4In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
The only way people will come is if they see God is with you. Get your shine on. It has nothing to do with material things. You can have lack but still have a smile. You smile because you know greater is on the way. God is calling us to accountability. Come to church to give to someone else. It's not all about you.
6For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
God is commanding us to shine. We can't let circumstances dictate how we feel. God is still good regardless. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego said that God is still good even if He didn't deliver them:
Daniel 3:17 -18
17If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king.
18But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
We need to have this attitude. Praise should not be dictated by our circumstances.
7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
It has nothing to do with you or I. We can't be arrogant. It's not about our education, our jobs, our business, ect. Those things are sources. God is our resource. When you walk by faith it's impossible to be arrogant. You don't need a lot of degrees to be successful. When you have a connection with God through prayer and faster there is nothing God won't do for you. Sometimes we miss God through our wish list. Be quiet and listen to God. If we listen we will have less mistakes.
8We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
9Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
You will go through but God is with you. Stop asking God how you got there. God wants us to embrace what He has for us. Trouble doesn't last always.
Job 14:1
1Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble.
10Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.
Always represent Christ. We are ambassadors for Christ (2 Cor 5:20).
There are 3 things that a leader must have:
1. Character- There is a standard. This doesn't mean you are perfect and you will make a mistake When you
do mistake pick up yourself and don't wallow in it.
2. Competence - Know what you are doing.
3. Chemistry - Do people feel uncomfortable around you? There needs to be peace.
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