KNOW WHAT YOU BELIEVE
When one has been physically attacked a number of times, you
BELIEVE the attacker when they say they will do it again.
Once enough threats have been met with physical force, you
BELIEVE the additional threat that there is no where, on the
face of the earth, you can hide but what they will find you.
And, if you try to flee, apart from a supportive backup team,
they will cause you to BELIEVE they meant what they said.
When such threats have become your reality and more threats are
made on your very life, you BELIEVE them, as previous behavior
appears to be evidence they will follow through.
When BELIEVING has come as a result of the realities you've
experienced and fear takes over (so severely that it cripples
you from the ability to physically, emotionally, mentally, and
spiritually function to par), they have made you a BELIEVER.
The attacker will even try to convince you to BELIEVE their
behavior is a direct result of something you said or did, or
failed to do; making you the only guilty party and deserving,
too.
Also, among the religious sect are some who will agree, causing
you to BELIEVE not even God can receive you.
It has been said that 'seeing is believing' and 'everyone
believes something'. The above makes it evident that BELIEVING
is not a solution. There are things we need to KNOW.
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Whether given the name terrorist, insurgent, abuser, or even
legalist; all are bullies (shedding innocent blood, as each is
spiritually blind and cannot see one's true heart) and bullies
are cowards imposing their fear upon others. Bullies only pick
on those they can make to fear and or, thereby, look down upon
and or, somehow, control. The moment a bully is met with a more
powerful force, they back down. Sure, in numbers, they may try
to rise again. But, still, we have a more powerful force than
any.
Anyone who hates because your faith does not match theirs, they
are a liar (I John 4:20). And, if you do not love, only because
of another's faith, that makes you a liar, too (Romans 12:5,
Ephesians 4:25). And, whether it has anything to do with one's
faith or not, we're still called upon to love (John 15:12).
Whatever excuse is given for not loving, it is not of God (I
John 4:8). Nor is it God's will for any to dwell amidst such
circumstances (I John 1:5) and their wrong doing will not go
unpunished (Genesis 9:6).
Just as God did not give Satan permission to take Job's life,
God does not give Satan power to take our life prematurely (I
Samuel 2:6). Also, the lack of freedom to serve God is not life.
Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit
of God dwelleth in you: I Corinthians 3:16? For the gifts and
calling of God are without repentance: Romans 11:29. A man to
whom God hath given riches, wealth, and honour, so that he
wanteth nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God
giveth him not power to eat thereof, but a stranger eateth it:
this is vanity, and it is an evil disease: Ecclesiastics 6:2.
Blessed is he that considereth the poor (in spirit): the Lord
will deliver him in time of trouble. The Lord will preserve him,
and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and
thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies. The Lord
will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make
all his bed in his sickness: Psalm 41:1-3.
There are precious promises throughout the Bible, whatever your
need. Claim each one that God speaks to your heart.
Any time you believe a lie, it will hold you prisoner; as only
truth can set you free (John 8:32). If ever you are not truly
free to serve God, it is not the truth. Thus, it is important to
get out your Bible, search for truths about who God really is,
follow the paths of His anointing (as per His instruction to
you), and find His promises for you ~ so you can "KNOW" WHAT YOU
BELIEVE.
For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he ...
Proverbs 23:7