ALTHOUGH IT WAS WRITTEN...
in Roman times , the advice of the beloved disciple John is as important in this century, as it was in the first.
To all who heard God's call to live a better life, John wrote-----
1 John 2:15-17 " Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever."
Note: many believe that Satan does not exist, as none has ever seen him, so too neither does God exist, is their rationing will. But who pays attention to the fact that histories biggest murderers have all be atheists, who neither believe nor accept that God exists, such as Stalin, Hitler, Japanese Leadership, Mao, Pol-Pot, and that N. Korean murder dynasty, Kim whatever? Between them all they have caused more deaths in the 20th century than all the previous wars, i n total? Satan couldn't be happier!
True Christian religion is much more than spending one hour a week in a church, it is very much a way of living this live, as our testing ground, and to prepare us to be worthy to share eternity with Jesus and the Father! For this to occur we must allow the Holy Spirit to rule our hearts, to change our character to be as Christ's! Thus a Christian life is all encompassing, directing our choices in clothing, hair styles, no adornments required, God looks at the inside, we can look only on the outward, of a person, plus it guides and dictates our viewing habits, listening habits, and reading materials, as well as our diets!
Note: Look at my "It's lifestyle choices not genes", that gives long life to us!
2 Corinthians 10:5 "Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;"
Ephesians 5:1-3 " Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savoir. But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;"
Note: In one segment of our population, the abortion rate is greater than the birth rate in New York city, that fount of Progressive Liberal thinking that would make Lenin and Marx proud! [go to www.amazingdiscoveries.org, and on search bar type in "The Grinding Down of America" and hang on! Please remember all those radical protesters, from the 1960's?They are now our youth's teachers., Bill Ayers, Obama's friend, from the Weatherman Underground is but one!JB]
QUESTIONS ABOUT BEHAVIOR.
Whether on the playing flied or entertaining themselves at home, the sincere Christian will soon get into the habit and ans ask, "Can I pray and ask God to bless this activity, strengthen me physically, mentally, and is this the very best use of my time? Or will it lead me astray Father from your will for me?. Will it honor You and me, or will this allow me to stray and forget about YOU? Or will it lower my resistance to temptation? Will it cause me to enter into a "dream world that will make it more difficult for me to resume my responsibilities?, Can I face death and Christ's Return peacefully while I am carrying out this activity?
The honest answers to these questions will result in the avoidance of most T.V programming, and movies, most types of dancing, card games, and rock and Jazz music. All these have a proven negative influences uon most of us, and need to be replaced with all that is true, noble, right, pure, lovely and admirable----
Philippians 4:8-9 "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you."
Romans 12:1-2 "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."
1 Corinthians 6:20 " For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's"
NOTE: Christ paid with His life and His live's blood to purchased you from Satan and paid for your sins!
Ephesians 2:2 "Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
Note: Some deny the devil even exists, yet many others worship him. in point of fact Saul Alinski's book , "Rules for Radicals, the one Progressives dearly love, has dedicated his book to Lucifer! Need more be said?
We are to renew our minds, by allowing the Holy Spirit to do His work within us! When we allow this we will be able to do God's will, His good and pleasing and perfecdt will, for only for our own good!
CHRISTIAN GROOMING.
God's will for us not only includes our pastimes but also in our personal appearances. He want men to look as men, and handsome and woman to be beautiful which is THE WHY He advises us to avoid anything artificial, that will actually cover up the TRUE beauty He created. The Father advises the ladies, to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, and not with fancy braided hair, or gold or pearls or even expensive clothing.------
1 Timothy 2:9-10 " In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefaced and sobriety; not with braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works."
In harmony with these principles both men and women, will avoid dressing only to keep in style. We will also avoid clothing that is designed to call attention to self, that is unnecessary,, or that which is to expensive.
Note: Ever notice that the less material are in a bikini bathing suit, the higher the price? Soon you'll see them reduced to corks and band-aids! And they will sell them! At at a high price!
Christians will find their greatest satisfaction in wearing clothes that feel comfortable, well made, modest economical and appropriate for the occasion.Our wardrobe should always be simple, modest and clean, as well as in good taste.. As natural beauty, quality, and simplicity are the principles of God's Kingdom-----
1 Peter 3:1-4 "Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear [revere, reverence]. Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price."
1 Timothy 2:9-10 " In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefaced and sobriety; not with braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works."
In harmony with these principles both men and women, will avoid dressing only to keep in style. We will also avoid clothing that is designed to call attention to self, that is unnecessary,, or that which is to expensive.
Note: Ever notice that the less material are in a bikini bathing suit, the higher the price? Soon you'll see them reduced to corks and band-aids! And they will sell them! At at a high price!
Christians will find their greatest satisfaction in wearing clothes that feel comfortable, well made, modest economical and appropriate for the occasion.Our wardrobe should always be simple, modest and clean, as well as in good taste.. As natural beauty, quality, and simplicity are the principles of God's Kingdom-----
1 Peter 3:1-4 "Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear [revere, reverence]. Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price."
PHYSICAL HEALTH.
Good health in one of the most important ways we all can improve our appearance. God's will for us that we "may be well------
3 John 1:2 " Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth."
Adventists stand out among Christians for their emphasis on health. Please know that in the Computer, lingo, we find the word "GIGO", an acronym for "Garbage in Garbage out"., yes Ice cream and chocolate bars are very tasty, but a diet that consists only of those two items, would soon put you under the care of the Medical Professionals!
An in-depth study has shown that Adventists have 20% less lung cancers, 13 % fewer death for cirrhosis of the liver, and 48.6 % fewer deaths from all caused than the rest of the population. The results are that Adventist women live three longer and the men live six years longer than the general population!
The Trappist Monks, who do not eat meat, have about one-fifth the heart diseases of the Benedictine monks, who follow a more typical diet. Study after study , in many nations, all have shown that a Vegetarian diet can prevent 97 % of Coronary Heart Attacks! The World Health organization estimates that up to 85 % of all cancers, are the results of wrong eating habits!
NOTE: All have have new cars, do Y O U dear reader, rely on your Grocer for the care and feeding of your automobile? NO! You go to the maker, the one who built your car! Well,... DUH! The Father-God is the maker of us all, as well as The Sustainer of life!-----
Genesis 1:29-31 "And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so. And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day."
NOTE: As it was before sin came to this earth, there WAS NO DEATH, even ALL the animals ate plants seeds and fruit! So Y O U say spiky teeth are for meat eaters? Look at the Fruit Bat,a mouth filled with sharp spiked teeth but all they eat is fruit! No human can state other wise, as no records remain, therefore its all but speculation and human assumptions, of any facts outside the Bible, fossils can not show diet, that we can determine.
Nutrition research, has shown over and over again,that the MOST healthful diet has limited sugars, animal fats,no added salt, less saturated fats, and more foods directly from nature, fruit, vegetables, nuts grains as less processed as possible. We say if it had a face and mother, do not eat it! This Adventists have followed as a whole for more than 100 years, nor do we use any tobacco, Alcohol, and harmful drugs. Plus we do our best to avoid caffeine, but they sneak it into SO MANY foods these days, it a crime! Thus we use no coffee, tea [ we do use herbal teas] chocolate as both chocolate and caffeine, has been shown to hit the brain in the very same ways as does the Opiates, hit the "Feel Good" centers, but "revs up" our system, and then we let down, and want to get that Rev ed up feeling again! {NOTE: what happens to an engine that is running at full throttle all the time? It blows up! We just run down and fade away!
1 Corinthians 10:31 "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."
LACK OF EXERCISE in all probability, shorten the average life of north American men by as much as five years!!!
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Genesis 1:29-31 "And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so. And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day."
NOTE: As it was before sin came to this earth, there WAS NO DEATH, even ALL the animals ate plants seeds and fruit! So Y O U say spiky teeth are for meat eaters? Look at the Fruit Bat,a mouth filled with sharp spiked teeth but all they eat is fruit! No human can state other wise, as no records remain, therefore its all but speculation and human assumptions, of any facts outside the Bible, fossils can not show diet, that we can determine.
Nutrition research, has shown over and over again,that the MOST healthful diet has limited sugars, animal fats,no added salt, less saturated fats, and more foods directly from nature, fruit, vegetables, nuts grains as less processed as possible. We say if it had a face and mother, do not eat it! This Adventists have followed as a whole for more than 100 years, nor do we use any tobacco, Alcohol, and harmful drugs. Plus we do our best to avoid caffeine, but they sneak it into SO MANY foods these days, it a crime! Thus we use no coffee, tea [ we do use herbal teas] chocolate as both chocolate and caffeine, has been shown to hit the brain in the very same ways as does the Opiates, hit the "Feel Good" centers, but "revs up" our system, and then we let down, and want to get that Rev ed up feeling again! {NOTE: what happens to an engine that is running at full throttle all the time? It blows up! We just run down and fade away!
1 Corinthians 10:31 "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."
LACK OF EXERCISE in all probability, shorten the average life of north American men by as much as five years!!!
THE BEST MOTIVATION.
Most of us know that they should live healthier life-styles, but they lack the will-power, the 'INTERNAL FORTITUDE", if you will to make the needed changes even it it is proven to buy one more years of life, with good health! But If you have learned to know your Heavenly Father and His Saving Son Jesus Christ, you will soon fall in love with both of them, and love is a great motivator, agree?-----
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 "What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's."
Note The God-Man, Jesus Christ died for our sins,-- Romans 6:23" The wages os sin is death..."
Therefore because we are all sinner, thus all serve the father of sin Satan, Christ's death also "Purchased" us from Satan! Thereby we are HIS!
John 10:10 "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."
Note: Satan is the thief, because accepting his lies and deceptions he steels your efforts to be fit for heaven's eternal life!
However one reformation, without Jesus christ in your life, is but legalism, but christ without reform is mere sentimentalism. Divine wisdom affirms-----
Proverbs 9:11 "For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased."
Note: THE ME above is none other than Jesus Christ!
He gives us the wisdom and the will to eat healthy, live healthy thus a long and enjoyable life! As life without good health is but existing, right?
Further study: 2 Corinthians 7:1 Colossians 4:1-3. Thessalonians 5:22. Titus 2:11-12. 2 Peter 3::11. 1 John 2:6.
Thanking Y O U for your time
Questions? Comments? john at www.servant@frontier.com
More Info? Visit your Seventh day Adventist church, any Saturday/Sabbath at 9-10 AM. You just may find that Jesus can fill that emptiness within.
Other sites: wwwAFTV.org wwwBLBN.org wwwamazingdiscoveries.org all have streaming video.
john B [jaybee]
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