STUDIES FROM BRETHREN IN CHRIST

9/29/2019 ~ Tool or Weapon?

☭   ToolOrWeaponAM.mp3 (28m 05s)   ToolOrWeapon.pptx Darkness haunts an empty heart. Each heart holds unused tools of courage. “The pen is mightier than the sword” — Edward Bulwer-Lytton "Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic weapons." – Douglas MacArthur Vietnam acronym of WHAM = Win Hearts and Minds The ages have revealed that ideals of truth have taken precedence over domination and oppression. In the individual image of God we were created to know. Deliver Me from the sword, My precious life from the power of the dog. ~ Psalms 22:20 One must ask for salvation for it to well up from within. ... heed according to Your word. With my whole heart I have sought You; ... ~ Psalms 119:9-10 Clean hearts turn to His ways praying to remain steadfast. The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. ... ~ Psalms 119:130-131 It is the word of God that give fire to our lives. "Is not My word like a fire?" says the Lord, "And like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?" ~ Jeremiah 23:29 No mere sword can shatter all falsehoods as God’s word does. ... There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health. ~ Proverbs 12:17-18 Bad words spoil life where righteous ones deliver health. "Wisdom is better than weapons of war; But one sinner destroys much good." ~ Ecclesiastes 9:18 Wisdom rises above all weapons that sinners would choose to use. ... They shall beat their swords into plowshares, And their spears into pruning hooks; Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, ... ~ Isaiah 2:4 A time will come where peace will be the joy of all. "... But the word of our God stands forever." ~ Isaiah 40:6-8 The breath of God cheers all times with the sweet life of His word. For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, ... ~ Hebrews 4:12-13 Truth’s light slices through all naked lies   Word of God > Any two-edged sword   No weapon devised can stand against the true word that emancipates all flesh. ... may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, ... ~ Romans 15:4-6 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. ~ Hebrews 13:8 Hope is an act of patience that unites those in the faith He has authored. My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. ... ~ 1st John 2:1-3 To know God is to understand His word and beg He increases our will to obey. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against ... ~ Ephesians 6:12 Swords cannot battle the beasts from within that attack from without. These must be conquered by wit of heart and dedication to God. Each soul touches eternity where this fight must be won. To breathe in the light of the sky delivers the sense of life’s truth. ... bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, ... ~ 2nd Corinthians 10:4-6 Happy times are defined in usefulness of heart    Mighty in God:         ● Casting down arguments               ‣ against the knowledge of God         ● Bringing every thought into captivity                  ⮡  to the obedience of Christ         ● Punish all disobedience               ⮡  when your obedience is fulfilled To be a warrior of God one must exercise self-control. ... the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; ... ~ Ephesians 6:17-18 The word of God is our sword allowing light to radiate forth. But Jesus said to him, "Put your sword in its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword." ~ Matthew 26:52 Violence can only return violence. ... be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, ... ~ Ephesians 4:31-32 All of the highest ideals reside where love dwells deepest in a soul’s heart. Tools arrive from the fire of thought in desire for truth’s usefulness. That which is not seen is immeasurable and maintains the substance of what is. For one to incorporate insight, vision of heart transports a clarity of what is unnoticeable. Intelligence is a tool that arrives where no one has travelled before. The gifts God has given have no end. Words impact the heart behind all defenses ● Taking heed to God’s word heals the heart ● Desire for His word renders simple understanding ● Righteous words bring health rather a sinner’s bite ● One sinner causes great havoc among the peaceful ● God promises for an age where all souls do not war ● The breath of God’s truth endures all ages ● God’s word is greater than any mortal weapon ● God’s word delivers hope to those that endure ● His word helps lift us from sin to glory ● Battles lie in each heart where soul’s breath the sky ● God’s word is the defense which leads to salvation ● Aggression will always be defeated by aggression ● Qualities of kindness & forgiveness empower a soul Without the sword of truth there is no good outcome Darkness has nothing to explain absent of wisdom.