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NASB | Mark 4:24 And He was saying to them, "Take care what you listen to. By your standard of measure it will be measured to you; and more will be given you besides. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 4:24 Then He said to them, "Pay attention to what you hear. By your own standard of measurement [that is, to the extent that you study spiritual truth and apply godly wisdom] it will be measured to you [and you will be given even greater ability to respond]--and more will be given to you besides. |
Subject: What are you listening to? |
Bible Note: Greetings Hank! I wholeheartedly agree . . . the urgency to KNOW the Word is so imperative as without this foundation, even believers are susecptible to being deceived by all kinds of "good" ideas that just mask the spirit of Antichrist. Moral relativism reigns today, yet where are the believers? Asleep, I'm afraid. They neglect the mandate of Christ to GO, to MAKE disciples , and to TEACH . . . perhaps the reason they don't or "can't" is because they themselves have not moved any farther than their moment of salvation. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not in any way suggesting that the cross is any less, but it is SO MUCH MORE! This is what I believe that many Christians have failed to understand. Because of the cross, should we not be demanding a return to the moral absolutes that our very life depends upon?! But we seem to be stuck, unable to challenge the vain philosopies and traditions that "govern" (enslave) the hearts of mankind today. For example, how did we ever come to such a point where we would have to define what marriage is? Is this absurd? I believe that homosexuality is one of the most destructive forces in society today, yet we evangelicals sit back and just rail that "the Bible says . . ." BUT, for those who don't believe in the authority of Scripture, are we prepared to SHOW THEM WHY this perversion of God's order will lead to our downfall? Woefully, believers are choosing to remain sequestered in their pews with their minds closed to all but the simplest elements of their faith. We are addicted to spoonfeeding, believing that we are unable to "test the spirits" - let the Pastor do that! Yet what did Jesus say, "follow Peter" or "follow Me"? Perhaps He will lead us down a parth where the intellectual accuity He gives us (His very mind) will be exercized and used to defeat every lofty speculation that sets itself up against the knowledge of God. 2 COr 10:5 (Yet of course this requires that we KNOW Him first! So yes, to study the Word is imperative but I also believe we MUST sift every idea through that tool!) You are absolutely right Hank as you encourage us to "Listen and pay attention to the spoken word from the pulpit. Compare it with what Scripture teaches. Study the written word intently and with concentration." Now, is it inappropriate to EXTEND the meaning of this passage (to study or pay attention to God's Word)to encourage believers to pay attention to what they "hear" in the world in which they live and implore them to evaluate and respond with the "measure" of God? Blessings, mommapbs |
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