HOLINESS MATTERS

TRUTH IS STRAIGHT FORWARD

Many people can't handle truth.  They prefer not to face it especially if it's something bad or something that will interfere with their comfort.  Others know that they are not told truth, but yet they tend to ignore.  

God is a God of truth, and therefore, truth matters to Him.  Truth is straightforward. There is no way around it- It is either so or not so. Therefore, when He commands and gives a directive, it must be followed.

Truth however requires you to take action.  It will require you to act out the command. For example if you were told the truth about your life and that you cannot live the way you do, but need the saving grace of God, you would need to act out in faith, accept Jesus into your heart, repent and be baptized.  

Straightforward, "you cannot perfect your own righteousness."  It must be done through Christ and He must have your consent.  

There were many who were confronted with the truth straightforward.  Let's take a look at two examples: Which one can you relate to?

Herod  (Herodias) Matthew 14:3-12

David (Batsheba) 2 Samuel 12

When truth is presented it should direct you to holiness.

TODAY'S FOCUS:  LIVING IN HARMONY WITH THE MESSAGE

Straightforward truth reveals that - You cannot teach one thing and live another.  You must live in harmony with the message.  Your life must reflect what you say and do.  

Because you cannot perfect and make yourself holy, God needs your consent.  You must also desire as in David's case the need to be holy.  (Psalm 51).  The receiver must be in harmony with the Giver so that when you call He will answer.  

God wants your life to line up with the message.  It is a process of action, and He will gently try to bring you into harmony.  Sometimes He will allow circumstances to help equip you, but He will bring you through if you are willing to cooperate and accept His plans for you.  

Do you desire to be Holy?

What are you going to do to live in harmony with the message?

What can you do to enhance your life with the straightforward truth?

Remember, Holiness matters, and you must live in harmony with the truth of the message.  Your consent to let God work with you must follow your desire to live in holiness.  That desire will cause you to take action.  Be patient with the process.  

God Bless You and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel