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 Our Words and Thoughts Matter to God
Psalm 19:14 "Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer." In prayer, David concludes this classic psalm with a sober surrender of his mouth and heart to God. David recognized that our words and thoughts matter to God. David had a desire to honour the Lord with his mouth and meditation, with his words and his thoughts. David understood that having a pure heart before God was essential. May this prayer be our prayer every day! Psalm 19:14 "Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer."
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 Galatians 5:1” Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.”
Christians are to rest in the finish work of Christ, and not in the works of the Law. The law can NEVER justify the sinner nor free them from the bondage of sin. However, Christian liberty should never covey the idea that it is freedom to sin, on the contrary, Christian liberty is freedom from sin to serve God. Romans 6:20-22 “For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. (21) What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death. (22) But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.” Christian liberty should NEVER be used ‘…for an occasion to the flesh.” Galatians 5:13-15 "For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh…” Paul clears the air by warning the Galatians against the wrong kind of thinking regarding the liberty that we have in Christ. Romans 6:15-16 “What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid. (16) Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?” Christian liberty leads us to love-more, not love-less. Galatians 5:13-15 "For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another." In Christ alone, and for God's Glory! Charlie - Galatians 2:20 God is always good and treats us far better than we ever deserve! Amen! www.gbbc.org.au I [email protected] I 0401 955 955  Psalm 119:9 "Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word."
Introduction We are living in a vile and unpure culture that surrounds Christians with sexual images, lustful movies, wicked entertainment, immoral music, which all lead to sinful and unclean temptations. A Bible teacher once said, "Everywhere we look we find temptation to fill our minds with thoughts of sexual relationships that God wouldn't approve." The fundamental solution to living a pure and clean life in our thoughts and actions is found in God’s word. Jesus said in John 17:17, "Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth." Moral purity is intentional and does not happen by accident. This passage presents three "I WILL" statements that we should reflect on to pay close attention to God's Word if we want to live pure lives. 1. I WILL MEDITATE Psalm 119:15 "I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways." Reading or listening to the Word of God is quite different from reflecting deeply on it. Reflecting on biblical principles helps us grasp the meaning, purpose, and solution for purity, and appreciate God's intent for holy living. Meditating on the Word of God helps us apply it daily and live in a way that pleases God. Psalm 119:11 "Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee." Memorising Scripture is good, but if the Word of God does not move from our heads to the heart, then all is vain. Scripture should affect our hearts toward obedience, leading to sanctification. 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. (2) 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.” 2. I WILL DELIGHT Psalm 119:16 "I will delight myself in thy statutes..." Finding joy in God's teachings encourages us to reject all kinds of wickedness. The pleasure we have in pleasing God demonstrates that we respect, both God and His Word. Psalm 19:9 “The fear of the LORD is clean…” Proverbs 8:13 “The fear of the LORD is to hate evil…” Joseph overcame temptation from Potiphar’s wife because he had a heart to please God. Genesis 39:9 “…how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God??” 3. I WILL NOT FORGET Psalm 119:16 "I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word." Remembering the principles we learn is essential for successfully applying scriptural teachings both now and in the future, particularly when facing moments of temptation. Psalm 119:11 "Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee." Conclusion There are two more key points in our passage to help us heed God's Word. 1. A sincere heart/faith. Psalms 119:10 “With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.” The psalmist recognized his tendency to stray but trusted that sincere faith/heart in the Lord would help him resist temptation and remain steadfast. It is important to recognise that doubt can breed a double mind and a divided heart. Living a life of integrity requires sincere commitment to the principles found in God's Word, rather than indifference or lack of dedication. 2. A maintain a teachable spirit. Psalms 119:12 “Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes.” As we grow in purity, we should continue to have a tender heart to the instruction from God’s Word. Proverbs 9:9 “Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.” When we allow God’s Word to cleanse our ways, then we can say with the Psalmist. Psalms 119:13 “With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.” TAKING HEED In Christ alone, and for God's Glory! Charlie - Galatians 2:20 God is always good and treats us far better than we ever deserve! Amen! www.gbbc.org.au I [email protected] I 0401 955 955  Galatians 6:1 "Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted."
Introduction Some people, even those who are spiritual, find it difficult to believe that "spiritual Christians" can commit serious sins. When we hear of spiritual Christians fall, and give in to the flesh, we often wonder, “How did this happen, and why did this happen." There are several reasons to why "spiritual Christians" fall into gross sin: 1. Lack of HUMILITY Galatians 6:1 "Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness..." Sometimes, rather than approaching others with humility, Christians may display a self-righteous attitude when attempting to reach, guide, and restore others with the truth. A spirit of pride can lead us to deal with people unjustly. A self-righteous disposition has the tendency to look down at others and judge them, believing themselves superior, yet all the while forgetting their own dependence on the Lord’s grace. Galatians 6:3 "For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself." 2. Lack of LOVE Galatians 6:2 "Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ." When we endeavour to help others, it should be done out love, for this is the law of Christ. Love for Christ and others is the best motivation to help others recover from their faults. God’s intention is not for us to follow His Word merely out of obligation, but because of love; a heart of love that desires to see others prosper and live God-honouring lives. John 13:34-35 “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. (35) By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” A lack of love hinders the grace of God in our own lives, and soon enough we will find ourselves falling into sin we once hated. 3. A lack of CONSIDERATION Galatians 6:1 "Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted." Every Christian has the potential to be tempted, yes, even Christians who are walking in victory. Christians who let their guard down are prone to think more highly of themselves, forgetting who gave them the victory in the first place. Time again, God’s Word reminds us to be on guard. The words "Take heed" appears about 26 times in the NEW TESTAMEMT. Here are several verses to consider. Mark 13:5 "And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you:" Luke 12:15 "And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth." 1 Corinthians 3:10 "According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon." 1 Timothy 4:16 "Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee." 1 Corinthians 10:12 "Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall." Conclusion Regardless of our status or title, every decision we make affects our lives and sometimes the lives of others. God is not a respecter of persons, and He will not be mocked. Galatian 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." Service will NEVER take the place of Sanctification; Soul-winning will NEVER take the place of Self-control; and Spirituality will NEVER take the place of Soberness. No matter how spiritual we may think we are, we should always walk with integrity, in love, and in all humility with our God. Micah 6:8 "He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?" CONSIDER THYSELF In Christ alone, and for God's Glory! Charlie - Galatians 2:20 God is always good and treats us far better than we ever deserve! Amen! www.gbbc.org.au I [email protected] I 0401 955 955  Galatians 5:5-6 "For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love."
Genuine faith is motivated by love. Faith is not a mere "intellectual" belief. Anyone can believe the facts, but not everyone is moved by the facts/truth they say they believe. They are not moved to action. Faith works/operates by love; it impacts our hearts to move us to love God, His Word, and others. 1 John 4:19-20 "We love him, because he first loved us. If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?" When professing Christians are not demonstrating love towards God and others, it is proof of 2 things: 1. They are not walking by faith, or 2. They are relying on the works of the law for their righteousness. True faith is alive, not dead; it is dependent on God and His Word. Faith is not idle but active to obey God out of love, not law. To obey God's Word without love distorts the truth and breeds self-righteousness. To obey God's Word out of love indicates one is resting in the love of Christ and His righteousness. 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 "For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again."o edit. |
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