The first of January I posted a statement about the shaking I was feeling. Now it is March 20th and it has become clearer what this is all about.
The clock is ticking. The countdown has begun. Awaken!!!!
It is time to become "aware."
No need for fear, God is in control.
There is a shift taking place and I am following the direction of the Holy Spirit by creating a new form to communicate my message and offer my help.
At this time I have decided to stop posting my comments here regarding my views on Christianity and the church instead I will be posting my comments on a new site.
Go to: CenterForSuccessfulLiving.blogspot.com
Friday, March 20, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Preaching Against Sin
I just finished watching several video clips of evangelists and street preachers attacking unbelievers and exposing their sins. I am sorry but this is NOT the good news of the gospel of Jesus. They are only confusing people.
They think that laying a quilt trip upon these people will make them repent and change their lives? Wrong! If you motivate people with fear then you must keep them in fear to keep them motivated. This is not how Jesus did it.
Most Christians preach against the sin of sex, drugs, and rebellion. It is easy to preach against these sins because they are expressed openly. It is easy to judge what we see on the outward.
What is really sad….when you preach like this.... people stop and say “well I don’t do those things, I don’t smoke, drink or chew nor do I run around with boys who do!” They justify themselves and say I live a good life and then refuse to face the truth. Therefore they continue to live a life controlled by the hidden sins that run deep within the human condition.
This type of thinking promotes the idea that we can experience eternal life by following a list of “dos and don’ts.” As a result we have religious people thinking they free from sin by making an outward appearance without the power of God. The truth is sin is a condition which requires a transformation of the heart.
In Proverbs 6:16-19 it identifies several sins as a condition of the heart. The first one is to be arrogant. Next is to lie and then to kill the innocent. Next is to desire evil and destruction. Next is to speak falsely against another person. And the last one is the desire to promote disharmony and discord.
When was the last time you heard a Christian speak of these sins?
Man will avoid speaking of these sins because they cause so much pain and suffering.
But the Holy Spirit knows how to reveal and remove these sins.
How He does it is through love, it is not through preaching condemnation. To know Jesus in a personal relationship you know love.
It was God’s love for me that drew me to Him not some preacher telling me that I was a sinner. Deep down inside I knew I was a sinner. Once I knew how much God loved me and that He had a purpose for my life......I could not refuse His love nor those who would share His love with me.
I remember not wanting to sleep the night I prayed my prayer of faith. I was so overwhelmed with His love and peace and I was afraid if I went to sleep it would not be there the next morning but it was.
The Holy Spirit knew exactly how to woo me and love me until I was willing to completely open up and receive Him. There was no preacher telling me what to do only people who loved God who were willing to pray for me and love me just as I was.
Several days later the Spirit of God opened me up and filled me with the power of God, I was freed from my demons and I became a changed man.
Now that is the good news.
Steve Hart
They think that laying a quilt trip upon these people will make them repent and change their lives? Wrong! If you motivate people with fear then you must keep them in fear to keep them motivated. This is not how Jesus did it.
Most Christians preach against the sin of sex, drugs, and rebellion. It is easy to preach against these sins because they are expressed openly. It is easy to judge what we see on the outward.
What is really sad….when you preach like this.... people stop and say “well I don’t do those things, I don’t smoke, drink or chew nor do I run around with boys who do!” They justify themselves and say I live a good life and then refuse to face the truth. Therefore they continue to live a life controlled by the hidden sins that run deep within the human condition.
This type of thinking promotes the idea that we can experience eternal life by following a list of “dos and don’ts.” As a result we have religious people thinking they free from sin by making an outward appearance without the power of God. The truth is sin is a condition which requires a transformation of the heart.
In Proverbs 6:16-19 it identifies several sins as a condition of the heart. The first one is to be arrogant. Next is to lie and then to kill the innocent. Next is to desire evil and destruction. Next is to speak falsely against another person. And the last one is the desire to promote disharmony and discord.
When was the last time you heard a Christian speak of these sins?
Man will avoid speaking of these sins because they cause so much pain and suffering.
But the Holy Spirit knows how to reveal and remove these sins.
How He does it is through love, it is not through preaching condemnation. To know Jesus in a personal relationship you know love.
It was God’s love for me that drew me to Him not some preacher telling me that I was a sinner. Deep down inside I knew I was a sinner. Once I knew how much God loved me and that He had a purpose for my life......I could not refuse His love nor those who would share His love with me.
I remember not wanting to sleep the night I prayed my prayer of faith. I was so overwhelmed with His love and peace and I was afraid if I went to sleep it would not be there the next morning but it was.
The Holy Spirit knew exactly how to woo me and love me until I was willing to completely open up and receive Him. There was no preacher telling me what to do only people who loved God who were willing to pray for me and love me just as I was.
Several days later the Spirit of God opened me up and filled me with the power of God, I was freed from my demons and I became a changed man.
Now that is the good news.
Steve Hart
Monday, January 12, 2009
Can You Feel It?
I found this video and I thought it went along with my last post. "2009 Do You Feel It?"
Enjoy the music... may it inspire you to fulfill your purpose today and everyday.
Enjoy the music... may it inspire you to fulfill your purpose today and everyday.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
2009 Do You Feel It?
There is a shaking going on!
What can be shaken will be shaken.
I am not talking about an earthquake but a spiritual awakening.
Those who have ears to hear are hearing a new message.
The Spirit is speaking. A shift in the collective consciousness is taking place.
Mankind is about to find a new level of neutrality.
They are learning how to let go of their fears, judgment, and the need "to be in control."
People are learning how to trust God in all things. Not condemning or putting guilt upon one another. 1 John 3:20-21 says, “For if our hearts condemn us God is greater than our heart and knows all things. Beloved, our heart condemns us not, we have confidence toward God.”
Jesus never spoke of quilt. He was not sent to condemn mankind (John 3:17) His ministry was to heal and preserve through the power of love. Remove quilt and people will discover their true potential, become productive, and prosper.
People are discovering who they are, taking responsibility upon themselves. They are not blaming others for their problems rather they are seeking solutions. They are learning how to conceptualize and look for all the possibilities of what could be.
People are looking for meaning and a sense of purpose. They want to do what they love to do.
This is an exciting times. The so called recession is only an illusion of what is. The money is did not disappear. What is happening is a spiritual shaking.
Awaken! Hold on to that which will remain. Heb.12:26 – 28.
Steve Hart
What can be shaken will be shaken.
I am not talking about an earthquake but a spiritual awakening.
Those who have ears to hear are hearing a new message.
The Spirit is speaking. A shift in the collective consciousness is taking place.
Mankind is about to find a new level of neutrality.
They are learning how to let go of their fears, judgment, and the need "to be in control."
People are learning how to trust God in all things. Not condemning or putting guilt upon one another. 1 John 3:20-21 says, “For if our hearts condemn us God is greater than our heart and knows all things. Beloved, our heart condemns us not, we have confidence toward God.”
Jesus never spoke of quilt. He was not sent to condemn mankind (John 3:17) His ministry was to heal and preserve through the power of love. Remove quilt and people will discover their true potential, become productive, and prosper.
People are discovering who they are, taking responsibility upon themselves. They are not blaming others for their problems rather they are seeking solutions. They are learning how to conceptualize and look for all the possibilities of what could be.
People are looking for meaning and a sense of purpose. They want to do what they love to do.
This is an exciting times. The so called recession is only an illusion of what is. The money is did not disappear. What is happening is a spiritual shaking.
Awaken! Hold on to that which will remain. Heb.12:26 – 28.
Steve Hart
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