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1 | Get behind me, who? | Matt 16:23 | Aixen7z4 | 97585 | ||
O, Brother Makarios, You are the one with the maturity and knowledge of the Scriptures. You always bring a blessing with your posts. I did consider that a female who came into my office with a certain walk and talk and smile had been sent by Satan. I understand that he does those things, and recalling the story of Potiphar's wife with Joseph, I partly believe it. I have mentioned a brother who rebuked me for picking up children to take to church. I was stunned by that and also by other actions from him. The sum of it caused an entire little church to crumble. When I suggested later that Satan had been using him, he agreed. He confessed that he had yielded to the evil one and repented with bitter tears. The fact is, I had been warned that the brother had a history of causing problems in the churches. He seemed to have a weakness that the evil one exploited. Yes, I believe he had been sent to us by Satan. I believe that false apostles and false prophets are sent to us by Satan. I believe Scripture tells us (especially John in 1 John) how to recognize them. When someone lies to me or to the public, I think of John 8:44 and I say it was Satan who had sent him. What do you think? Concerning Peter's statement, do you not recall the story of Ananias and Sapphira? Act 5: A certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira, his wife, sold a possession, and kept back part of the price, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet. But Peter said, "Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart ... ... to lie to the Holy Spirit, and to keep back part of the price of the land?" I hope not to lose my reputation of being level-headed, but I believe that Satan is very active in this world. Whenever there is conflict involving Christians, I look for him. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. |
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2 | Get behind me, who? | Matt 16:23 | Makarios | 97589 | ||
To add to my last post, Perhaps its best to note that when a person, such as the Brother who rebuked you for picking up the children, were just thinking within their own capacity, having the best of intentions, but still making what would otherwise turn out to be a "wrong decision." We as humans only have a limited sense of spiritual reality, we look at the world with "tunnel vision." Therefore, we cannot always see what is coming to the right or to the left of us, and we must rely on the Holy Spirit to help guide us in life. Scripture is clear that one of the functions of the Holy Spirit is to illumine the minds of Christians so that they can understand Scripture (1 Cor. 2:13,14). In other words, the Holy Spirit is like a radio station that is transmitting a perfect signal. Even though that radio signal is transmitted perfectly, there are all kinds of different quality radio receivers out there. Some have good reception, some not so good. Some have a good antenna, others may need a little adjustment. Different radio receivers have varying degrees of success in receiving that perfect signal.. Christians are much like that.. The Holy Spirit's "illumination" is always perfect. But because of various circumstances (sin, not fulling walking in Him, preoccupied, concerned about worldly affairs, perhaps blinded by Satan), Christians have varying degrees of success in catching that perfect signal from the Holy Spirit... We as humans have "tunnel vision," and we need at times need help in knowing what actions to choose or what to pray for so that we can fulfill God's ultimate purpose for our lives and for His church. We can attempt to make the best decision that we possibly can, based on our own limited foresight. But it is always God that we need to rely upon to give us the best "advice" and leading in every situation. Don't get me wrong, the Lord can use individuals as well, and speak through them to reach us. In fact, He could even use one of His angels to reach us (Heb. 13:2). But, at the same time, we must prayerfully make each and every decision. And prayer is what will keep us on track with God so that we can continue to make every "right" decision that is in perfect accord of His will for us (Ephesians 6:18). Blessings to you my friend, Makarios |
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3 | Get behind me, who? | Matt 16:23 | Aixen7z4 | 97590 | ||
This seems to have taken us back to the case of Jesus and Peter. A believer may be confident that he is being led by the Lord and moving in his will. He is prayed up, tuned in, with antenna adjusted when another believer intervenes to take him aside and turn him aside. This reminds me of something in Pilgrim's Progress, but we need not choose it over scripture. I do not know whether Peter had been sent by Satan or to what extent he was there identified with Satan, but our Lord's words to him were strong. I do not know whether his salvation was in question. But something caused Jesus to look at him and say, "Get thee behind me, Satan!" I trust that after this discussion the Spirit of the Lord would have taught us to at least be careful. I agree that a true believer in the Lord Jesus Christ cannot be demon-possessed. The extent to which we can be influenced by him or used by him, I would prefer not to know by experience. It says, "The Spirit that lives in us wants us to be his own completely." But God shows us even more kindness. So place yourselves under God's authority. Resist the devil, and he will run away from you. Come close to God, and he will come close to you. |
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4 | Get behind me, who? | Matt 16:23 | DarcyA | 97591 | ||
And can't say why Jesus said this at this time exactly. But the main leason to it is. Jesus can't see satan behind Him. That goes for us christians if Satan is behind us our focus can be on Jesus. If he is in front of us and can see "him" then we can and will be tempted without our eyes on Jesus. | ||||||
5 | Get behind me, who? | Matt 16:23 | fran1946 | 97593 | ||
Jesus said this , because Peter was rebuking him when he (Jesus) was telling them what was going to take place and what was going to happen to him. Jesus was letting the deciples know that he (Jesus) was going to suffer many things, but Peter did not want to hear this so he (Peter) rebuked him (Jesus) and this is when he said get thee behind me Satan thou art an offence unto me. be blessed. |
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6 | Get behind me, who? | Matt 16:23 | Makarios | 97599 | ||
Greetings Fran, Probably the best thing to do with DarcyA is just to ignore him, since his posts hardly make any sense to the topic at hand. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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7 | Get behind me, who? | Matt 16:23 | DarcyA | 97602 | ||
thanks, please do that Makarios | ||||||
8 | Get behind me, who? | Matt 16:23 | Makarios | 97604 | ||
Ok. Makarios |
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