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NASB | 1 Timothy 4:16 Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 4:16 Pay close attention to yourself [concentrate on your personal development] and to your teaching; persevere in these things [hold to them], for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you. |
Bible Question (short): Getting spiritually "wierd".. |
Question (full): How to keep from getting "Spiritually wierd?"You know,it's truly amazing how God uses what is around you , more or less,because when I was in prison,I was taught to,"call things that are not as though they were",."speak things into existance","binding and loosing demons",ect...This became very "burdening" to me..I knew in my heart that "God fights my battles for me". In fact,Jesus won the victory on the cross..so If I was saved by grace and mercy,why did I have to remember all these "formulas"?It almost caused me to "give up"...But,that "still,small voice"spoke to my heart and told me to"come all ye who are heavy laden and I will give you rest".I finally understood what this verse was saying to me..I did not need all these "spells".Iwas not saved by these "works!!"All I had to do was relax..Quit "trying" so hard and let Jesus do all the work.When I got home from prison, I trusted Him to lead me to the perfect church home.The shepherds that God had intrusted with my spiritual growth.Every since I let all those"false teachings" go..my growth has taken off like a rocket!!It's my"heart condition" God is interested in!!Not my "works" that are not done through HIM!!BUT,the Lord does use those people in a mighty way,it's just unfortunate that they don't teach moreof grace ....Thank you for printing this info,I really needed conformation that I was truly on the "right path"GOD BLESS YOU Rocketman!!!! |