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NASB | 1 John 3:9 No one who is born of God practices sin, because His seed abides in him; and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 3:9 No one who is born of God [deliberately, knowingly, and habitually] practices sin, because God's seed [His principle of life, the essence of His righteous character] remains [permanently] in him [who is born again--who is reborn from above--spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose]; and he [who is born again] cannot habitually [live a life characterized by] sin, because he is born of God and longs to please Him. |
Subject: Who makes the rules? |
Bible Note: Brother Baptistbred, I speak for me and this might not be true for everyone. But I have the spiritual gift of Discernment of spirits. That helps me to know who is who and what is what. That scripture says "In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother." See the colon after "devil"? That means the next statement will explain the previous one. So someone who is not doing righteousness is not of God. Let's dig into that statement because it's alot more than doing good deeds. What is righteousness? -- Right standing with God So if you are not doing things that are pleasing to God, then you are not one of His. Just because someone goes and feeds the hungry or something doesn't make them righteous. Read Matt 7:20-23. The key to that passage is that who does the Will of the Father will enter into heaven. Did God tell you to feed the hungry or was it your own idea? Have you not heard the Lord speak to you before? Try to use that same type of communication to recieve who is who. If you really pay attention, you can see who is trying with their heart to please God, and who is just playing at this game. Your Spirit should be able to tell you. Pray on this matter for wisdom and sight and God will reveal it to you. Especially if you are in a leadership position, God will reveal these things to you. He will need you to use that information to make righteous judgements. I hope that helps some. Please let me know if you want me to elaborate any more. God bless, Sal |