Just wanted to share some thoughts and ideas from church (yesterday@SIB) and how I view it
*Blessed are the pure in heart*
We have to see things in God's perspective.
- Often in life we do not see it that way. We see things in our view. We choose to see what we want to see. As the saying is a half cup full is also a half cup empty. Perception is different for each individual according to what I learned in Psychology. If we always see things from our point of view we become skewed. Sometimes you know we get mad easily and get judgmental like some people but if we take time to look in others shoes we become more understanding. We often blame God when things go wrong especially after we conclude to see it in our way instead of God's view.
- Mathew 5:3-10 (incase you lazy to search so I put it below)
3"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.
10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- I notice one thing that I can associate in this sermon. It's about integrity and authenticity again.
"What you are in private is what you must be in public" says Pastor Dr. Chew
- This is what I've been trying to practice and am practicing now. Not to boast or whatever, what I'm trying to say is that if I can do this why not you? Of course it is tough at first. Transitionally allow yourself to do that =)
- It's kinda scary to know someone and when you get more involved with them they are not actually what they seem to be.
- Often this causes breaks in marriages =) so I heard and read about
How to Keep a Pure Heart and be Right with God
a) Keep small accounts with God
b) Be single-minded with God
Things that cause Moral Lapses. Meaning we can be close to God but we are sinners we do give way to sin and temptation sometimes. How do we identify them?
1) Is it a SLIP?
2) Is it a SYMPTOM?
3) Is it a STRONGHOLD?
- To explain it, SLIP = sin you know of. If you don't tackle it now and get it right it will move to the next step which is? SYMPTOM. If it becomes a stronghold you are not aware of it anymore.
- When it is still a SLIP, you know you want to change. When it starts to manifest into a STRONGHOLD, YOU don't want to CHANGE.
- In simple terms, when you have a SLIP all you need is repentance and forgiveness. When it becomes a STRONGHOLD you need deliverance.
BOTTOM-LINE
1) If you do slip, don't allow your slip to manifest into a SYMPTOM (start doing it quite often)
2) Have a partner, buddy, cell leader, pastor to be accountable to on your life in terms of Walk with God
3) Pure Heart is associated with Holiness or Holistic living
4) Be Real, Be Honest, Be Authentic
5) Have a Good Rest day and start doing small accounts with God on your life
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Some Greek words to learn
Blepo = To see and to observe
Thereo = to see and consider
Horao = to see and to be aware of
Optomai = to see and to understand
Since a friend of mine is writing about Love topics I want to write something =p
True love is unique blend of attraction, intimacy, commitment and romance. It's utterly personal and happens a little differently for every person and maybe differs for different individuals. Sometimes it is easy to pinpoint and sometimes it is less obvious. Emotional people tend to admit love more quickly than their more rational counterparts. Most of the idea comes from what I read and I want to cite it more from Nicholas Boothman.
*Blessed are the pure in heart*
We have to see things in God's perspective.
- Often in life we do not see it that way. We see things in our view. We choose to see what we want to see. As the saying is a half cup full is also a half cup empty. Perception is different for each individual according to what I learned in Psychology. If we always see things from our point of view we become skewed. Sometimes you know we get mad easily and get judgmental like some people but if we take time to look in others shoes we become more understanding. We often blame God when things go wrong especially after we conclude to see it in our way instead of God's view.
- Mathew 5:3-10 (incase you lazy to search so I put it below)
3"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.
10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- I notice one thing that I can associate in this sermon. It's about integrity and authenticity again.
"What you are in private is what you must be in public" says Pastor Dr. Chew
- This is what I've been trying to practice and am practicing now. Not to boast or whatever, what I'm trying to say is that if I can do this why not you? Of course it is tough at first. Transitionally allow yourself to do that =)
- It's kinda scary to know someone and when you get more involved with them they are not actually what they seem to be.
- Often this causes breaks in marriages =) so I heard and read about
How to Keep a Pure Heart and be Right with God
a) Keep small accounts with God
b) Be single-minded with God
Things that cause Moral Lapses. Meaning we can be close to God but we are sinners we do give way to sin and temptation sometimes. How do we identify them?
1) Is it a SLIP?
2) Is it a SYMPTOM?
3) Is it a STRONGHOLD?
- To explain it, SLIP = sin you know of. If you don't tackle it now and get it right it will move to the next step which is? SYMPTOM. If it becomes a stronghold you are not aware of it anymore.
- When it is still a SLIP, you know you want to change. When it starts to manifest into a STRONGHOLD, YOU don't want to CHANGE.
- In simple terms, when you have a SLIP all you need is repentance and forgiveness. When it becomes a STRONGHOLD you need deliverance.
BOTTOM-LINE
1) If you do slip, don't allow your slip to manifest into a SYMPTOM (start doing it quite often)
2) Have a partner, buddy, cell leader, pastor to be accountable to on your life in terms of Walk with God
3) Pure Heart is associated with Holiness or Holistic living
4) Be Real, Be Honest, Be Authentic
5) Have a Good Rest day and start doing small accounts with God on your life
=====================================================================
Some Greek words to learn
Blepo = To see and to observe
Thereo = to see and consider
Horao = to see and to be aware of
Optomai = to see and to understand
Since a friend of mine is writing about Love topics I want to write something =p
True love is unique blend of attraction, intimacy, commitment and romance. It's utterly personal and happens a little differently for every person and maybe differs for different individuals. Sometimes it is easy to pinpoint and sometimes it is less obvious. Emotional people tend to admit love more quickly than their more rational counterparts. Most of the idea comes from what I read and I want to cite it more from Nicholas Boothman.
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