(1 Peter 2:5, Ephesians 2:20-22, 1Corinthians 12:12-27).
When Moses was about to build the tabernacle, God said, "See that you make all things according to the pattern showed to thee in the mount. (Hebrews 5:8).
This is the pattern God has shown us-- "Whosoever heareth these sayings of mine and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock." (Matthew 7:24)
"Wise men build their houses on the Rock."
To build, we are instructed to--hear the word and do it.
In his first public sermon--"The Sermon on the Mount." (Matthew 5,6,7).
Jesus introduces His sermon with the beatitudes:
"Blessed are the merciful... "
He continues with..."Let your light shine..."
He said, our righteousness must exceed that of the Scribes and Pharisees...
Furthermore--"Seek ye first, the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you."
"Love your enemies..."
"Be ye therefore perfect..."
Throughout these three chapters, Jesus gives specific instructions on building spiritual houses-- "Whosoever heareth these sayings of mine and doeth them..." (Matthew 7:24).
I'm convinced that if we will not heed the Masters' sermon, all other preaching is in vain. Sunday after Sunday, sermon after sermon, with a church on almost every corner of our cities, yet we have so much sin and rebellion, violence and crimes, Mass Murders, and lasciviousness....
As Christians, Jesus said, "We are the salt of the earth." (The preservative). But if the salt has lost, it's savour... if we hear the word and don't do it-- we are simply deceiving ourselves. (James 1:22). Has the Salt lost its savour?
Also, in His closing remarks, Jesus said, "Everyone that heareth these sayings of mine and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, building his house upon the sand..." (Matthew 7:26).
As Pastor...
Therefore, as "Pastor' it's my responsibility to preach and teach the word of God, echoing all that Jesus said.
Hearing the word and doing it. (Matthew 7:24) (James 1:22).
"God is not a man; He cannot lie." (Numbers 23:19). Therefore, whatever He say's to you, obedience is the only expected response; not doubting or questioning, but unwavering obedience--Just simply Obey.
Furthermore, Jesus said, "Why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?" (Luke 6:46).
My brother, and my sister, God is much more concerned about our obedience rather than repentance.
"Our Obedience is the Only Proof of Our Faith in God." (Dr. Mike Murdock).
P.S. When we are obedient, there is no need for repentance, and repentance Is never a substitute for obedience. (Maurice W. Armstrong)
(Book) by Dr. Mike Murdock.
At The Wisdom Centre, our focus is on Building Spiritual Houses--for a habitation of God through the Spirit.
(Ephesians 2:20- 22)
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