CAUTION YOUR FEELINGS
1 Corinthians 9:27
But I keep under my body, and bring [it] into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.
We must understand, that which gives us the right to live on earth is also that which could deter us from fulfilling the great purpose God has for us. "The Body".
So it is not over emphasizing to say: "Do not live by your feelings".
So we must restrain our appetite. We must be able to control our desires and emotions.
This is why it is necessary for the right character to handle the right gifts.
The character of the believer is expressed in Galatians 5:22-23, this is contrasted in Galatians 5:19-21.
One key thing to remember is that God is greater than our feelings.
1 John 3:20(NLT)
Even if we feel guilty, God is greater than our feelings, and he knows everything.
That is why we must not feel that God is easily moved by our emotions. It is a child that gets easily carried away by emotions and that is why they cry easily. An adult don't just cry, they show restraint. Cause we understand that our emotions can't change anything but our actions, which must be taken in wisdom.
* "THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN EMOTION/FEELING AND AN INSTRUCTION/URGE FROM THE SPIRIT". Selah
1 Corinthians 2:12
Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
That is why the scriptures say:
Ephesians 3:16
That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
You cannot go far with strength from your feelings or emotions. They must be put under check.
2 Corinthians 10:3
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
Yes, the emotions and feelings will arise (for we still wear the flesh), however we must bring them to subjection.
2 Corinthians 10:5
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
The more we practice this, the easier it becomes.
Hebrews 5:14
But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, [even] those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
As we go on into the year many feelings and emotions would arise to make us complacent, to discourage us or make us depressed. We are to rise above them and stick with the power of God's Spirit within us to stay strong that we may finish well.
Continue in prayer, study and meditation of the word. Do not cease to worship.
1 Peter 5:10
But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle [you].
Glory to God, He has released His strength to us.
We are blessed.
Love
@the watcher
But I keep under my body, and bring [it] into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.
We must understand, that which gives us the right to live on earth is also that which could deter us from fulfilling the great purpose God has for us. "The Body".
So it is not over emphasizing to say: "Do not live by your feelings".
So we must restrain our appetite. We must be able to control our desires and emotions.
This is why it is necessary for the right character to handle the right gifts.
The character of the believer is expressed in Galatians 5:22-23, this is contrasted in Galatians 5:19-21.
One key thing to remember is that God is greater than our feelings.
1 John 3:20(NLT)
Even if we feel guilty, God is greater than our feelings, and he knows everything.
That is why we must not feel that God is easily moved by our emotions. It is a child that gets easily carried away by emotions and that is why they cry easily. An adult don't just cry, they show restraint. Cause we understand that our emotions can't change anything but our actions, which must be taken in wisdom.
* "THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN EMOTION/FEELING AND AN INSTRUCTION/URGE FROM THE SPIRIT". Selah
1 Corinthians 2:12
Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
That is why the scriptures say:
Ephesians 3:16
That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
You cannot go far with strength from your feelings or emotions. They must be put under check.
2 Corinthians 10:3
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
Yes, the emotions and feelings will arise (for we still wear the flesh), however we must bring them to subjection.
2 Corinthians 10:5
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
The more we practice this, the easier it becomes.
Hebrews 5:14
But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, [even] those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
As we go on into the year many feelings and emotions would arise to make us complacent, to discourage us or make us depressed. We are to rise above them and stick with the power of God's Spirit within us to stay strong that we may finish well.
Continue in prayer, study and meditation of the word. Do not cease to worship.
1 Peter 5:10
But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle [you].
Glory to God, He has released His strength to us.
We are blessed.
Love
@the watcher
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