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ENDEAVOUR TO COMMUNICATE YOUR FAITH 

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ENDEAVOUR TO COMMUNICATE YOUR FAITH: TO ENSURE YOUR DAILY COMPLETENESS IN CHRIST JESUS! 

“That the COMMUNICATION of your FAITH may become EFFECTUAL by the ACKNOWLEDGING of EVERY GOOD THING which is IN you IN Christ Jesus” Philemon 1:6. 

WE ARE COMPLETE, WE ARE BEING MADE COMPLETE, and WE SHALL BE MADE COMPLETE for all eternity, in Christ Jesus, in the fullness of age. The knowing and understanding of who YOU ARE and who you HAVE BECOME in Christ Jesus —is a gracious and graceful treasure. And it is not enough to know and understand WHO you ARE in all spheres, until you can COMMUNICATE that level of graciousness and gracefulness for EFFECTUAL results, especially in all that pertains to doing LIFE and LIVING GODLY in grace. 2 Peter 1:1-4 And it is the COMMUNICATION of your known and understood FAITH into any scriptural context, that enables one to enact, authenticate and ACTUALIZE the spirit of VICTORY, TRIUMPH, OVERCOMER, and MORE THAN CONQUEROR in the blessedness of God in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen. 

 [2 Corinthians 2:14; 1 Corinthians 15:57; Romans 8:37; 1 John 5:4-5; Revelation 12:11]. 

Therefore, to ENACT and APPROPRIATE your being COMPLETE [WHOLE, PERFECTED, MATURED] in grace 
and to be equipped in God’s BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus, 
you must continually COMMUNICATE YOUR FAITH in God in Christ Jesus 
to your life, dealings, situations and circumstances as you do life and live godly in grace. 

And COMMUNICATING YOUR FAITH to ensure your BLESSEDNESS of being COMPLETE in Christ Jesus 
is ACTUALIZED by the ACKNOWLEDGING of every GOOD THING DONE IN YOU, BEING DONE IN YOU, 
and BEING DONE THROUGH YOU in Christ Jesus. Amen. 

You ARE a product of your communication in grace. 
You will daily and eventually BECOME and POSSESS what you communicate. 

Therefore, endeavour to communicate your faith to your situation 
in the grace of the good and goodness of God 
that you have ACKNOWLEDGED IN you IN Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen. [Philemon 1:6]. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“That the COMMUNICATION of your FAITH may become EFFECTUAL by the ACKNOWLEDGING of EVERY GOOD THING which is IN YOU in Christ Jesus” Philemon 1:6. 

“NOW thanks be unto God, which ALWAYS CAUSETH US TO TRIUMPH in Christ, and maketh MANIFEST the savour of his KNOWLEDGE by us in every place” 2 Corinthians 2:14. 

“For WHATSOEVER IS BORN of God OVERCOMETH the world: and this is THE VICTORY THAT OVERCOMETH the world, EVEN OUR FAITH. 5 Who is he that OVERCOMETH the world, but he that BELIEVETH that Jesus is the Son of God?” 1 John 5:4-5. 

“Now may the God of peace Himself SANCTIFY YOU through and through [that is, SEPARATE you from profane and vulgar things, MAKE YOU pure and whole and undamaged—consecrated to Him—SET APART for His purpose]; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept COMPLETE and [be found] blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Faithful and absolutely trustworthy is He who is CALLING YOU [to Himself for your salvation], and He will DO it [He will FULFILL His call by MAKING YOU holy, guarding you, watching over you, and protecting you as His own]” 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 (Amplified) 

“Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the KNOWLEDGE of God, and of Jesus our Lord, 3 according as his DIVINE POWER hath GIVEN unto us ALL THINGS THAT PERTAIN UNTO LIFE AND GODLINESS, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: 4 whereby are GIVEN unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the DIVINE NATURE, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust” 2 Peter 1:2-4. 

“Beloved, I wish ABOVE ALL THINGS that thou mayest PROSPER and BE IN HEALTH, even as thy SOUL PROSPERETH” 3 John 1:2. 

SUMMARY: 
This message is a charge to speak, acknowledge, and enforce your completeness in Christ as the pathway to walking in victory, blessedness, and godly living. 

KEY POINTS: 

  1. THE FOUNDATIONAL REALITY: THREE-FOLD COMPLETENESS IN CHRIST

WE ARE COMPLETE, WE ARE BEING MADE COMPLETE, and WE SHALL BE MADE COMPLETE for all eternity — in Christ Jesus, in the fullness of age. 

  • PAST: You ARE complete now in Him Colossians 2:10
  • PRESENT: God is perfecting you daily Philippians 1:6 
  • FUTURE: You shall be found blameless and complete at His coming 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 

Your identity is a gracious and graceful treasure. Knowing WHO YOU ARE and WHO YOU HAVE BECOME is not enough. 

  1. THE KEY: COMMUNICATION MAKES FAITH EFFECTUAL

“That the COMMUNICATION of your FAITH may become EFFECTUAL by the ACKNOWLEDGING of EVERY GOOD THING which is IN YOU in Christ Jesus” Philemon 1:6 
Knowing is not enough. You must COMMUNICATE it. 
It is through communicating your known and understood FAITH into any scriptural context that you: 

  • ENACT the reality of the Word
  • AUTHENTICATE what God has done
  • ACTUALIZE the spirit of VICTORY, TRIUMPH, OVERCOMER, and MORE THAN CONQUEROR Romans 8:37, 1 John 5:4-5, Revelation 12:11 
  1. HOW TO COMMUNICATE YOUR FAITH

ACKNOWLEDGING every GOOD THING: 

  • DONE IN YOU — past redemption and finished work 
  • BEING DONE IN YOU — present sanctification and growth 
  • BEING DONE THROUGH YOU — present ministry and impact 

This is how you appropriate and equip yourself in God’s BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus for your life, dealings, situations and circumstances. 

  1. THE PRINCIPLE: YOU BECOME WHAT YOU COMMUNICATE

“You ARE a product of your communication in grace. You will daily and eventually BECOME and POSSESS what you communicate.” 
Your words of faith shape your life. As you speak what God says about you, you enforce it in your world. 

  1. THE PROOF IN SCRIPTURE
    God causes us to ALWAYS TRIUMPH in Christ 2 Corinthians 2:14 
    Divine Power has GIVEN us ALL THINGS THAT PERTAIN TO LIFE AND GODLINESS 2 Peter 1:3 
    By His promises we are PARTAKERS of the DIVINE NATURE 2 Peter 1:4 
    God’s desire: that you PROSPER and BE IN HEALTH even as your SOUL PROSPERETH 3 John 1:2 

CALL TO ACTION 

  1. KNOW WHO YOU ARE— Study the Word to understand your completeness in Christ.
    2. ACKNOWLEDGE THE GOOD — Daily name and declare every good thing God has done, is doing, and will do through you. 
    3. COMMUNICATE YOUR FAITH — Speak it to your situations. Don’t be silent. Your communicated faith is what becomes effectual. 
    4. LIVE GODLY IN GRACE — Let your communication match your conduct. 

FINAL CHARGE: 
ENDEAVOUR TO COMMUNICATE YOUR FAITH — TO ENSURE YOUR DAILY COMPLETENESS IN CHRIST JESUS! 
SELAH — PAUSE AND THINK. 

THE ENTRANCE OF THE WORD 

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THE ENTRANCE OF THE WORD: ENABLES GLOWING, REFRESHING AND REJUVENATING IN GRACE . . . And SHINING In GLORY! 

“THY WORD is a lamp unto my feet, and a LIGHT unto my path. . . 130 THE ENTRANCE OF THY WORDS GIVETH LIGHT; it giveth UNDERSTANDING unto the simple” Psalms 119:105, 130. 

Light is and will always be superior to darkness at any point of manifestation. Meaning it is by the amount of light you let into your life that outshines the darkness about you. And this light is as a result of The WORD of the Lord God you’ve allowed to flood into your being. For more WORD gives more LIGHT that outshine darkness at any level. And Jesus is THE WORD – and His fulness in you will give the enabling to keep you GLOWING, REFRESHING and BLOSSOMING in God’s grace and BLESSEDNESS in Him. 1 John 5:7; John 1:1-5, 14. 

It’s written in the Holy Writ that “The ENTRANCE of thy WORDS giveth LIGHT; it giveth UNDERSTANDING unto the SIMPLE” (Psalms 119:130). If The WORD does not have an entrance into you, surely there would be darkness or works of darkness about you to deal with. You can’t live beyond the amount of the LIGHT you have of God – Psalms 119:105; for the just shall live by his faith in the light of The Word – Habakkuk 2:4. And the Word shines in darkness and darkness cannot outshine, overcome and comprehend it – John 1:1-5. 

Wisdom as a result of the knowledge and understanding of The Word, makes a man’s face to shine and the boldness of his face shall be changed from glory to glory by the Spirit of The Lord – Ecclesiastes 8:1; 2 Corinthians 3:18; and this breathed inspiration, revelation and empowerment of The Spirit enables us to do life with understanding and without sweat and stress – Job 32:8; Job 33:4. 

Today! Give The Word of God an entrance by inclining to His sayings, you will break-forth into wholeness and your path shall shine more and more brighter until the dawn of a new you in a perfect day with God – Proverbs 4:18, 20-22. The WORD Makes WHOLE and gives the enabling for our glowing and refreshing in God’s graciousness and gracefulness. 

For in God, light will always illuminate OUT of darkness no matter the strength of that darkness. God does not shine light UPON darkness but instead allows light to outshine OUT OF darkness. In that which you considered or have considered to be full of darkness, God will by the WORD, cause light to shine OUT OF it. 2 Corinthians 4:6; Genesis 1: 1-5. 

Therefore, don’t be afraid of the dark or darkness when you are flooded with the WORD in your INNER being. For the beauty, glory, glowing and refreshing of the light within you is made known in the darkest of the darkness about you. 

 The DARKER the DARKNESS, the BRIGHTER the LIGHT by the WORD. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

MEDITATE AND BE BLESSED. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“For God, who commanded the LIGHT TO SHINE OUT OF DARKNESS, hath SHINED in our HEARTS, to GIVE the LIGHT OF THE KNOWLEDGE of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ” 2 Corinthians 4:6. 

“THY WORD is a lamp unto my feet, and a LIGHT unto my path. . . 130 THE ENTRANCE OF THY WORDS GIVETH LIGHT; it giveth UNDERSTANDING unto the simple” Psalms 119:105, 130. 

“In the beginning was THE WORD, and THE WORD was with God, and THE WORD was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was THE LIGHT of men. 5 And THE LIGHT SHINETH IN DARKNESS; AND THE DARKNESS COMPREHENDED IT NOT . . 14 And THE WORD WAS MADE FLESH, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld HIS GLORY, THE GLORY as of the ONLY BEGOTTEN of the Father,) full of grace and truth” John 1:1-5, 14. 

“For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, THE WORD, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one” 1 John 5:7. 

“But the PATH of the JUST is as the SHINING LIGHT, that SHINETH more and more unto the perfect day . . . 20 My son, ATTEND TO MY WORDS; INCLINE THINE EAR UNTO MY SAYINGS. 21 Let them not depart from thine eyes; KEEP them in the midst of thine heart. 22 For they are life unto those that find them, and HEALTH TO ALL THEIR FLESH” Proverbs 4:18, 20-22. 

“Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man’s WISDOM maketh his FACE TO SHINE, and the boldness of his face shall be CHANGED” Ecclesiastes 8:1. 

“But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are CHANGED into the same image from GLORY TO GLORY, even as by the Spirit of the Lord” 2 Corinthians 3:18. 

SUMMARY: 

This message declares that our transformation, health, wisdom, and victory are directly tied to the measure of God’s WORD we let into our inner being. Jesus IS THE WORD, and His light in us cannot be overcome by darkness. 

KEY POINTS OF THE MESSAGE 

  1. THE WORD IS LIGHT THAT CONQUERS DARKNESS
  • Psalms 119:105,130 — THY WORD is a lamp unto my feet, and a LIGHT unto my path… THE ENTRANCE OF THY WORDS GIVETH LIGHT; it giveth UNDERSTANDING unto the SIMPLE. 
  • John 1:1-5,14 — Jesus IS THE WORD. THE LIGHT SHINETH IN DARKNESS; AND THE DARKNESS COMPREHENDED IT NOT. 
  • Principle: Light is always superior to darkness. It is by the amount of light you let into your life that outshines the darkness ABOUT you. 
  • 2 Corinthians 4:6 — God causes LIGHT TO SHINE OUT OF DARKNESS in our hearts. God doesn’t shine light UPON darkness; He causes light to outshine OUT OF darkness. 
  1. THE WORD BRINGS 4-FOLD TRANSFORMATION: GLOWING, REFRESHING, REJUVENATING, SHINING

When The WORD has entrance in you: 

  • GLOWING — In God’s grace and blessedness 
  • REFRESHING — In God’s graciousness and gracefulness 
  • REJUVENATING — Wholeness of spirit, soul and body 
  • SHINING IN GLORY — From glory to glory by the Spirit [2 Corinthians 3:18] 
  • WISDOM — a man’s WISDOM maketh his FACE TO SHINE [Ecclesiastes 8:1] 
  • UNDERSTANDING WITHOUT STRESS — The Spirit gives inspiration to do life with understanding and without sweat [Job 32:8; Job 33:4] 
  1. THE WORD MAKES WHOLE AND GIVES LIFE
  • Proverbs 4:18,20-22 — ATTEND TO MY WORDS… KEEP them in the midst of thine heart. For they are LIFE unto those that find them, and HEALTH TO ALL THEIR FLESH. Your path shall shine more and more unto the perfect day. 
  • Habakkuk 2:4 — the just shall live by his faith in the light of The Word. 
  • The WORD Makes WHOLE and enables us to blossom in God. 
  1. THE COST OF NO WORD IS DARKNESS

If The WORD does not have entrance into you, there will be darkness or works of darkness about you to deal with. 
You cannot live beyond the amount of LIGHT you have of God [Psalms 119:105]. 

  1. THE FINAL TRUTH: DARKNESS CANNOT STOP THE LIGHT

The DARKER the DARKNESS, the BRIGHTER the LIGHT by the WORD. 
In whatever you considered full of darkness, God by THE WORD will cause LIGHT to shine OUT OF it. [Genesis 1:1-5] 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING 

  1. 2 Corinthians 4:6 — God shines the light of the knowledge of His glory in our hearts through Christ 
  2. Psalms 119:105,130 — Word = Lamp + Light + Understanding 
  3. John 1:1-5,14 — The Word became flesh and dwelt among us full of glory, grace and truth 
  4. 1 John 5:7 — The Father, THE WORD, and the Holy Ghost bear witness 
  5. Proverbs 4:18,20-22 — The path of the just shines more and more; God’s Word is life and health 
  6. Ecclesiastes 8:1; 2 Corinthians 3:18 — Wisdom and beholding the Lord changes us from glory to glory 

 

CALL TO ACTION 

  1. GIVE THE WORD ENTRANCE TODAY — Incline thine ear unto His sayings. Open your heart. Flood your inner being with THE WORD. 
  2. DON’T FEAR THE DARKNESS — When you are flooded with THE WORD, the beauty and glory of the light within you is made known in the darkest places ABOUT you. 
  3. BREAK FORTH INTO WHOLENESS — Let the Word make you whole. Pursue glowing, refreshing and shining in His grace. 
  4. LIVE BY THE LIGHT — Remember: You can’t live beyond the amount of the LIGHT you have of God. So, keep feeding on THE WORD.
  5. SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. MEDITATE AND BE BLESSED. 

DECLARATION: The Word is Life. The Word is Light. The Word is the Transformer. The Word Heals. The Word Delivers. The Word Dispels Darkness.  

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

A GLORIOUS CHURCH 

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A GLORIOUS CHURCH: The Gracious, Graceful And Triumphant People – THAT’S YOU! 

“The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger” Job 17:9. 

A GLORIOUS CHURCH is the righteous Church. But what then does the CHURCH constitute? What does the Glorious CHURCH signify?  The Church is an individual – you. It is the local and universal body of born again and Spirit-filled Believers in Christ Jesus under a shepherd – Headship/Leadership. Meaning there is a shepherd placed over the Church. The Church is not headless. And Jesus Christ is the head of the Church, with many undershepherds serving on His behalf. He is the chief Shepherd, the Great Shepherd and the Good Shepherd of the Church [1 Peter 5:4; Hebrews 13:20; John 10:11-18]. 

What kind of CHURCH are you today? I hope you ARE the GLORIOUS CHURCH that Christ is building by every indication; that is, the Church that’s in the sphere of being triumphant, victorious, an overcomer and MORE THAN A CONQUEROR in Christ Jesus. And you ARE NOT the dirty, stained church that claims to be a believer. Instead, you are aligned as a clean, gracious, graceful and triumphant believer in Christ. 

More so, what ARE you in the midst of a broken society, confused and destabilised world, faint-hearted and dissatisfied, disillusioned community that’s filled with wickedness, evil, hatred, war and pandemic, economically crushed nations and more? Are you AN ANSWER to the dying world or are you a part of the problem? God wants you to BE THE ANSWER rather than the problem in the world today. For you ARE the glorious Church that God is building in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen. 

“. . . Christ is the head of the CHURCH: and he is the saviour of the body . . . as Christ also loved the CHURCH, and gave himself for it; 26 that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27 that he might present it to himself A GLORIOUS CHURCH, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish . . .” Ephesians 5:21-33. 

The Church which God is building in Christ Jesus is a GLORIOUS CHURCH. A Church without spot, wrinkle or any such thing – that makes her immaculate. A Church whose sins are washed away, loved by God and sanctified, set apart for glory, virtue and honour in His grace, and made a kingdom of priests. A Church beyond walls. A Church that’s born from every kindred, nation, people and tongue. A special breed, holy and Blessed. This is the Church with a NEW SONG – redemption song. 

“And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that LOVED us, and WASHED us from our sins in his own blood, 6 and hath MADE us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen” Revelation 1:5-6. 

“But ye are a CHOSEN generation, a ROYAL priesthood, an HOLY nation, a PECULIAR people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: 10 which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy” 1 Peter 2:9-10. 

“And they sung a NEW song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast REDEEMED us to God by thy blood out of every KINDRED, and TONGUE, and PEOPLE, and NATION; 10 and hast MADE us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth” Revelation 5:9-10. 

This Church is empowered with the Holy Spirit of grace. Therefore, know that the Church is not a weakling, it’s not a surviving – it is THRIVING. It is in dominion. Its victory is settled. Its triumph is a done deed. The Church is MORE THAN A CONQUEROR. Kingdoms bow before her and nations submit to her rulership, and she reigns in glory and virtue in the grace. This Church is unparalleled – by no force ever known on the planet earth. The Church’s redemption song is FREEDOM – from the clutches of sin and satan and the effects of poverty, sickness and spiritual death. [Galatians 3:6-9, 13-14, 26-29; Luke 10:17-20; Matthew 16:13-20; Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-20; Acts 1:8] 

You ARE that glorious Church that’s being built now and always by God’s revelation knowledge in order to rule and reign in life through the RIGHTEOUSNESS of God in Christ Jesus. Amen. [Romans 5:17-21; Matthew 16:13-20]. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that LOVED us, and WASHED us from our sins in his own blood, 6 and hath MADE us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen” Revelation 1:5-6. 

“But ye are a CHOSEN generation, a ROYAL priesthood, an HOLY nation, a PECULIAR people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: 10 which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy” 1 Peter 2:9-10. 

And they sung a NEW song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast REDEEMED us to God by thy blood out of every KINDRED, and TONGUE, and PEOPLE, and NATION; 10 and hast MADE us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth” Revelation 5:9-10. 

“When Jesus came into the coasts of Cæsarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. 15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and blood hath not REVEALED it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will BUILD MY CHURCH; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. 20 Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ” Matthew 16:13-20. 

“For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of RIGHTEOUSNESS shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) 18 Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the RIGHTEOUSNESS of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. 19 For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. 20 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: 21 that as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace REIGN THROUGH RIGHTEOUSNESS unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord” Romans 5:17-21. 

“And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. 18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. 19 Behold, I give unto you POWER to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. 20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven” Luke 10:17-20. 

SUMMARY: 

CORE THEME: 
God is building a GLORIOUS CHURCH in Christ Jesus — spotless, triumphant, empowered, and reigning. And THAT CHURCH IS YOU. You are called to be the answer to a broken world, thriving in dominion, washed by the Word, and reigning through righteousness. 

KEY POINTS OF THE MESSAGE 

  1. THE IDENTITY OF THE GLORIOUS CHURCH
  • What the Church IS: 
  • An individual — you. 
  • The local and universal body of born again, Spirit-filled Believers in Christ Jesus [Ephesians 5:25-27]. 
  • Not headless. Jesus Christ is the Head, with undershepherds serving under Him. He is the Chief, Great and Good Shepherd [1 Peter 5:4; Hebrews 13:20; John 10:11]. 
  • What the Church IS NOT: Dirty and stained. You are called to be clean, gracious, graceful and triumphant. 
  • Ephesians 5:25-27 — Christ loved the Church and gave Himself to present it to Himself A GLORIOUS CHURCH, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. 
  1. THE CHARACTER OF THE GLORIOUS CHURCH
  • Washed & Sanctified: Sins washed away in His blood [Revelation 1:5-6]. Made a kingdom of priests [1 Peter 2:9]. 
  • Redeemed & Multiplied: Born from every kindred, tongue, people, and nation [Revelation 5:9-10]. A chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people. 
  • New Song: The redemption song — FREEDOM from sin, satan, poverty, sickness and spiritual death. 
  • Immortal & Unstoppable: the gates of hell shall not prevail against it [Matthew 16:18]. 
  1. THE POWER & AUTHORITY OF THE GLORIOUS CHURCH
  • Empowered: By the Holy Spirit of grace. Not surviving — THRIVING [Acts 1:8]. 
  • Dominion: Victory is settled. Triumph is a done deed. The Church is MORE THAN A CONQUEROR. 
  • Rulership: Kingdoms bow before her and nations submit to her rulership. She reigns in glory and virtue [Romans 5:17]. 
  • Unparalleled: No force on earth can stand against her. Given power to tread on serpents and scorpions [Luke 10:17-20]. 
  • Keys of the Kingdom: Whatsoever you bind on earth is bound in heaven [Matthew 16:19]. 
  1. THE MISSION OF THE GLORIOUS CHURCH IN A BROKEN WORLD

The world today is: broken, confused, destabilized, faint-hearted, filled with wickedness, evil, hatred, war, pandemic, and economically crushed nations. 
The Question: Are you AN ANSWER to the dying world or are you a part of the problem? 
God’s Answer: God wants you to BE THE ANSWER. You are the glorious Church God is building in Christ Jesus’ stead. 

  1. HOW YOU BECOME AND STAY GLORIOUS
  • By Revelation Knowledge: The Church is being built by God’s revelation [Matthew 16:17-18]. 
  • By Righteousness: they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of RIGHTEOUSNESS shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ [Romans 5:17]. 
  • By Holding On: The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger [Job 17:9].  

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING 

  1. Ephesians 5:25-27 — The standard: Glorious, spotless, holy, without blemish 
  2. Matthew 16:13-20 — Jesus WILL BUILD His Church and the gates of hell will not prevail 
  3. Revelation 1:5-6; 5:9-10 — Washed by blood, made kings and priests, redeemed from every nation 
  4. 1 Peter 2:9-10 — Chosen generation, royal priesthood, called out of darkness into light 
  5. Romans 5:17-21 — We reign in life through the RIGHTEOUSNESS of God in Christ Jesus 
  6. Luke 10:17-20 — Power over all the power of the enemy 

CALL TO ACTION / CHARGE 

  1. KNOW WHO YOU ARE — You ARE that glorious Church. Stop seeing yourself as weak. 
  2. BE THE ANSWER — In the midst of darkness, rise as the clean, gracious, triumphant believer Christ is building. 
  3. RULE AND REIGN — Through the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. Walk in dominion, not survival. 
  4. HOLD ON — Keep clean hands and a righteous way. You shall be stronger and stronger. 
  5. SING THE NEW SONG — Live in FREEDOM. The Church’s victory is already settled. 

DECLARATION: You are not headless. You are not stained. You are empowered. You are glorious. Amen. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

KEEP YOURSELF AWAY FROM ICONS AS IN IDOLS 

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KEEP YOURSELF AWAY FROM ICONS AS IN IDOLS: FOR THERE IS A SIMILARITY ATTACHED ON MATTER OF IDOLS AND ICONS! 

“. . . 15 And the EVIL spirit answered and said, Jesus I KNOW, and Paul I KNOW; but who ARE ye? . . .” Acts 19:13-20. 

What then is it about IDOLS and ICONS — what then is it about the similarity and relationship and attachments in matters of IDOLS and ICONS per se, especially in this generation of so much hype and applause to things and persons more than toward obtaining God’s approval in our act of doing life and living godly in Christ Jesus’ stead? 

I believe in life, there is that act of the good, goodness, graciousness and gracefulness to look up to people or someone you admire, to learn from them and to be challenged and charged up to become what you WANT to be for yourself in LIFE and GRACE in Christ Jesus. 

But to REVERENCE and BELIEVE in them firstly as your DEFINITION knowingly and unknowingly, and to place them to be ABOVE and EQUAL to God is troubling and troublesome. 
And secondly, to LOSE the essence of your OWN WELL-BEING and WORTH in God by Christ Jesus for someone else’s validation as a measure for yourself — in contrary and in contravention to BECOME whom God made YOU to BE — is not only fallacy, stupidity, ignorance, foolishness and such like, but also signifies bondage, demonic and satanic. 

“And Herod was highly DISPLEASED with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with ONE ACCORD to him, and, having made Blastus the king’s chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king’s country. 21 And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. 22 and the PEOPLE gave a SHOUT, SAYING, it is the VOICE of A GOD, and NOT OF A MAN. 23 And immediately the angel of the Lord SMOTE him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost” Acts 12:20-23. 

It is imperative that as a Believer of God in Christ Jesus, you KNOW and NOTE that while being close to any or looking up to any, let it be that you do it through the mirror of THE WORD in Christ Jesus’ stead and by the promptings and leadings of the indwelling Holy Spirit within you. This is important, so that you don’t derail when such a one does derail from the truth of God’s WORD and go off the glamour light ray that you’ve become accustomed to with such a person or group – knowingly and unknowingly. For in life, and under the Sun, nothing is permanent – things, once the lamplight of today fades away with time and in most cases never to be known and remembered anymore. But God and His WORD in Christ Jesus ARE eternal and will always be there for all eternity – PAUSE and THINK about it, SELAH. [James 1:22-25; 1 Peter 1:22-25; Hebrews 12:1-2; Hebrews 1:1-4; Galatians 4:8-16]. 

And why so, or such a fuss anyway about this writ? 
It is purely for the reason that sometimes you hear someone say — “that’s my IDOL” and or “that’s my ICON”; 
And all these are in order to make them feel to belong with a sense of VALUE and WORTH in their reverence to such. 

And it is so disheartening that on some or most occasions, nothing can be said by anyone else in the presence of such a person about their acclaimed IDOL or ICON, without them putting up a defence and sometimes a fight, especially these days of social media trolls. 

And as the saying goes — tell me your friend and I will tell you who you are — which indicates it will tell you how much you ARE WORTH and VALUED, and how you can be CHARACTERISED. 

And over time it has become the norm in our world, especially now in the Christian FAITH, where many have REPLACED God with humans and things. 
And some sects in their sectarianism can hardly READ their BIBLE regularly anymore for self-knowledge and UNDERSTANDING in order to save themselves from the deceptions that are in our world and in some misplaced-called Churches with doctrinal falsehoods — just as the Berean Christians did to save their days in honour and dignity as in Acts 17:10-12.  

“The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to BEREA; and when they arrived, they entered the Jewish synagogue. 11 Now these people were more NOBLE and OPEN-MINDED than those in Thessalonica, so they RECEIVED the message [of salvation through faith in the Christ] with great eagerness, EXAMINING THE SCRIPTURES DAILY to see if these things were so. 12 As a result many of them became believers, together with a number of prominent Greek women and men” Acts 17:10-12/AMP  

And because of these deceptions in having adored IDOLS and ICONS, many have resolved that their adored person is the one they REVERENCE and BELIEVE to give the final statement of facts to what they SAY or DO unreservedly, and it has become their norm and more important position for them. 

And over time this HAS influenced our world and Churches in many ways. 
Its EFFECT has led many to all forms of BELIEF and ATTACHMENTS, leading to bondages with little or no self-WORTH anymore except what the adored IDOL and ICON signifies directly or indirectly to them. 

“I marvel that ye are so soon REMOVED from him that CALLED you into the grace of Christ unto ANOTHER gospel: 7 which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed” Galatians 1:6-9. 

Herein is something likely for you to know and recall on the likeness, similarity and representation of an ICON and an IDOL: 

An IDOL is, as stated in previous post, usually a STATUE but could be a PICTURE or IMAGE or PERSON and is REVERED and BELIEVED to have an actual link to the ENTITY it DEPICTS – in power or essence. 

An ICON is similarly looked up to and at, in representation as an IDOL. As a result, in this wise – When you look at an ICON while COMMUNICATING – say PRAYING – in picture or mind, it seems you are praying to God, but you are not. Instead, it is to a god. And if you PRAY looking at the IDOL directly – in STATUE – you are PRAYING to the IDOL. In either way you ATTRIBUTE an essence of praying to God, but it is to gods – which scripturally is demonic and to spirits – spiritism. 

Have FAITH in God and not in or on any thing or another person and any such like, in order to live free and freely in doing life and living godly in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen. [Mark 11:20; Galatians 5:1/AMP.  

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“And Jesus answering saith unto them, HAVE FAITH IN GOD” Mark 11:22. 

“It was for this FREEDOM that Christ set us FREE [completely LIBERATING us]; therefore KEEP STANDING FIRM and do not be SUBJECT again to a YOKE of slavery [which you once removed]” Galatians 5:1/AMP 

“For [God DOES NOT OVERLOOK SIN and] the WRATH of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who in their wickedness suppress and stifle the truth . . . 32 Although they know God’s righteous decree and His judgment, that those who do such things deserve death, yet they not only do them, but they even [enthusiastically] APPROVE and TOLERATE others who PRACTICE them” Romans 1:18, 32/AMP. 

“We know [for a fact] that WE ARE OF GOD, and the whole world [around us] lies in the power of the evil one [opposing God and His precepts]. 20 And we [have seen and] know [by personal experience] that the Son of God has [actually] come [to this world], and has given us understanding and insight so that we may [progressively and personally] know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life. 21 Little children (believers, dear ones), GUARD YOURSELVES FROM IDOLS— [false teachings, moral compromises, and anything that would take God’s place in your heart]” 1 John 5:19-21/AMP. 

“Howbeit then, when ye KNEW NOT God, ye did SERVICE unto them which by NATURE are NO GODS. 9 But now, after that ye have KNOWN God, or rather ARE KNOWN of God, HOW TURN YE AGAIN to the weak and BEGGARLY ELEMENTS, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage? 10 Ye OBSERVE DAYS, and MONTHS, and TIMES, and YEARS. 11 I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain. 12 Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am; for I am as ye are: ye have not injured me at all. 13 Ye know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you at the first. 14 And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but RECEIVED ME AS AN ANGEL of God, even as Christ Jesus. 15 Where is then the BLESSEDNESS ye spake of? for I bear you record, that, if it had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me. 16 Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you THE TRUTH?” Galatians 4:8-16. 

“Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: 16 the one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: 17 but the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel. 18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice” Philippians 1:15-18. 

SUMMARY: 

The message is raising an alarm about IDOLS and ICONS in this generation — how much hype, applause, and reverence is given to people and things more than to God. 
The concern is that believers are losing God’s approval and God’s definition of themselves by attaching their VALUE, WORTH, and IDENTITY to created things and persons instead of to Christ Jesus. 

  1. THE SIMILARITY BETWEEN IDOLS AND ICONS

An IDOL is usually a STATUE, but can also be a PICTURE, IMAGE, or PERSON. It is REVERED and BELIEVED to have a real link to the entity it depicts — in power or essence. 
Praying directly to a STATUE = PRAYING TO THE IDOL. 

An ICON is looked up to in the same way as an idol. 
Praying while looking at an ICON in picture or mind = it seems you are praying to God, but you are actually praying to a god. 

Conclusion: In either way, you ATTRIBUTE worship meant for God to gods. 
Scripturally this is demonic, spiritism, and bondage. 

Supporting Scriptures: Acts 19:15, Acts 12:22-23, 1 John 5:21 

  1. HOW THIS DECEPTION MANIFESTS TODAY
    Defining Identity by People: People say “that’s my IDOL / that’s my ICON” to feel a sense of VALUE and WORTH. 
    No Correction Allowed: Defending an IDOL/ICON can lead to fights, especially on social media. 
    Replacement of God: In many Churches and sects, people have REPLACED God with humans and things. They hardly read the Bible for self-KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING. 
    Final Authority Shifted: The adored person becomes the one who gives the “final statement” on what to SAY or DO. God’s Word is no longer the standard. 

Result: Bondage, loss of self-WORTH, and dependence on what the IDOL/ICON signifies. 

  1. THE SCRIPTURAL WARNING
    Herod’s Example — Acts 12:20-23: When people called him “the VOICE of A GOD”, God smote him because he did not give God the glory. 
    Galatians 1:6-9: Turning to “ANOTHER gospel” and preachers other than Christ brings a curse. 
    Galatians 4:8-16: Going back to “weak and BEGGARLY ELEMENTS” after knowing God is bondage. 
    Romans 1:18,32: God’s wrath is against those who approve and tolerate what opposes Him. 
    1 John 5:21: “Little children, GUARD YOURSELVES FROM IDOLS” — anything that takes God’s place. 
  1. THE GODLY SOLUTION AND CHARGE
    Use THE WORD as the Mirror: Stay close to people through THE WORD in Christ Jesus’ stead and by the Holy Spirit’s leading. This prevents derailment when the person/group derails. 
    Remember Eternity vs Temporality: Under the sun, nothing is permanent. Fame fades. But God and His WORD in Christ Jesus ARE eternal. 
    Be Like the Bereans — Acts 17:10-12: Be NOBLE and OPEN-MINDED. EXAMINE THE SCRIPTURES DAILY to test what is true and avoid deception. 
    Live in Freedom: Galatians 5:1 — “KEEP STANDING FIRM and do not be SUBJECT again to a YOKE of slavery.” 
    Have FAITH IN GOD ALONE — Mark 11:22. Not in things, personalities, or systems. 
  1. FINAL SELAH

The message calls for PAUSE AND THINK. 
Don’t let hype, applause, or admiration for people turn into worship. 
Anything — person, image, statue, teaching — that takes God’s place in your heart is an IDOL/ICON and leads to bondage. 

The call is to live FREE and GODLY in Christ Jesus’ stead, with God’s Word and Spirit as your only final authority. 

Amen. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

 

KEEP AWAY FROM IDOLS OR BEING MADE AN IDOL 

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KEEP AWAY FROM IDOLS: WHAT’S AN IDOL/IDOLATRY – IT’S ANYTHING! 

“Therefore, my beloved, RUN [keep far, far away] from [any sort of] IDOLATRY [and that includes LOVING ANYTHING MORE than God, or PARTICIPATING in ANYTHING that leads to sin and enslaves the soul]. 15 I am speaking as to wise and sensible people; judge [carefully and thoughtfully consider] for yourselves what I say” 1 Corinthians 10:14-15/AMP. 

“Little children (believers, dear ones), guard yourselves from IDOLS—[false teachings, moral compromises, and ANYTHING that would take God’s place in your heart]” 1 John 5:21/AMP. 

Idol and Idolatry are nouns. 
Meaning they are PERSONIFIED — which indicates they have characteristics, behavioural acts and effects. 
And they are not just demonic, but spirits at work passively in some people and places, thereby creating the essence of addictions, suffering, poverty, setbacks and such like, that leads to further bondages. 

Their likeness and difference can be connoted as this: 
An IDOL is a graven image or representation of ANYTHING that is REVERED, or BELIEVED to convey spiritual power, essence and being. 
IDOLATRY is the worship of IDOLS. 
It connotes the WORSHIP and SERVING — rendering services — of SOMETHING or SOMEONE other than God as if it were God. 

And for your spiritual well-being and wholeness in God by Christ Jesus, KEEP YOURSELF from IDOL and IDOLATRY — that is anything that is REVERED and BELIEVED knowingly and unknowingly in hearts and thoughts and deeds BESIDE God in Christ Jesus’ stead. 

 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK! 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“IT WAS FOR THIS FREEDOM THAT CHRIST SET US FREE [completely liberating us]; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery [which you once removed]” Galatians 5:1/AMP. 

“Little children (believers, dear ones), guard yourselves from IDOLS—[false teachings, moral compromises, and ANYTHING that would take God’s place in your heart]” 1 John 5:21/AMP. 

“Consider the people of Israel; are those who eat the sacrifices not partners of the altar [united in their worship of the same God]? [Indeed they are.] 19 What do I mean then? That a thing offered to idols is anything [special or changed simply because it is offered], or that AN IDOL IS ANYTHING? 20 On the contrary, the things which the Gentiles (pagans) sacrifice, they sacrifice to DEMONS [in effect], and not to God; and I do not want you to become partners with demons [by eating at feasts in pagan temples]. 21 You CANNOT drink [both] the Lord’s cup and the cup of DEMONS. You cannot share in both the Lord’s table and the table of demons [thereby becoming partners with them]. 22 Do we [really] provoke the Lord to jealousy [when we eat food sacrificed to handmade “gods” at pagan feasts]? Are we [spiritually] stronger than He? [Certainly not! He knows that the idols are nothing. But we deeply offend Him.]” 1 Corinthians 10:18-22/AMP. 

“But actually, I have written to you not to associate with any so-called [Christian] brother if he is sexually immoral or greedy, or is an idolater [DEVOTED TO ANYTHING THAT TAKES THE PLACE OF GOD], or is a reviler [who insults or slanders or otherwise verbally abuses others], or is a drunkard or a swindler—you must not so much as eat with such a person” 1 Corinthians 5:11/AMP. 

SUMMARY: 
This is a clear message telling us to RUN FROM IDOLATRY IN ALL FORMS and to GUARD YOUR HEART, so nothing takes God’s place. 

  1. WHAT IS AN IDOL / IDOLATRY?

1 Corinthians 10:14-15 AMP — RUN [keep far, far away] from [any sort of] IDOLATRY [and that includes LOVING ANYTHING MORE than God, or PARTICIPATING in ANYTHING that leads to sin and enslaves the soul] 
1 John 5:21 AMP — guard yourselves from IDOLS—[false teachings, moral compromises, and ANYTHING that would take God’s place in your heart] 

  • An IDOL is a graven image or representation of ANYTHING that is REVERED, or BELIEVED to convey spiritual power, essence and being. 
  • IDOLATRY is the WORSHIP and SERVING — rendering services — of SOMETHING or SOMEONE other than God as if it were God. 
  • It’s ANYTHING — false teachings, moral compromise, greed, devotion, addiction — that takes God’s place in your heart 1 Corinthians 5:11 AMP. 
  1. THE SPIRITUAL REALITY BEHIND IDOLS

Idol and Idolatry are nouns. They are PERSONIFIED — they have characteristics, behavioural acts and effects. 
They are not just demonic, but spirits at work passively in people and places, creating: 
addictions, suffering, poverty, setbacks and such like, that leads to further bondages. 
1 Corinthians 10:20 AMP — the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to DEMONS [in effect], and not to God 
You CANNOT drink both the Lord’s cup and the cup of DEMONS 1 Corinthians 10:21 AMP. To entertain idolatry is to become partners with demons and provoke the Lord to jealousy 1 Corinthians 10:22 AMP.  

  1. THE CALL TO FREEDOM AND WHOLENESS

Galatians 5:1 AMP — IT WAS FOR THIS FREEDOM THAT CHRIST SET US FREE [completely liberating us]; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery 
For your spiritual well-being and wholeness in God by Christ Jesus, KEEP YOURSELF from IDOL and IDOLATRY — that is anything that is REVERED and BELIEVED knowingly and unknowingly in hearts and thoughts and deeds BESIDE God in Christ Jesus’ stead. 
Do not associate with anyone who is an idolater [DEVOTED TO ANYTHING THAT TAKES THE PLACE OF GOD] 1 Corinthians 5:11 AMP.

  1. FINAL CHARGE

RUN. GUARD. STAND FIRM. 
Do not love anything more than God. Do not participate in anything that enslaves the soul. 
Christ has set you free — DON’T MESS UP YOUR FREEDOM IN CHRIST JESUS. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE UNPARALLELED ARMY – THE CHURCH OF GOD 

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THE UNPARALLELED ARMY – THE CHURCH OF GOD: OUGHT NOT TO HOLD THE TRUTH IN UNRIGHTEOUSNESS! 

“For the WRATH of God is REVEALED from heaven AGAINST ALL ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who HOLD THE TRUTH IN UNRIGHTEOUSNESS” Romans 1:18. 

“Holding the mystery of THE FAITH in a PURE CONSCIENCE” 1 Timothy 3:9. 

The UNPARALLELED ARMY holds to THE TRUTH in RIGHTEOUSNESS toward God in Christ Jesus, knowing that Jesus is THE TRUTH and our RIGHTEOUSNESS in God. And Jesus Christ is not just TRUTH but THE TRUTH. And as THE TRUTH, He gives life – the eternal life of God – to all who SEEK the Father God in Him. John 17:3; 1 John 5:11-12 And He gives light to illuminate all who SIT in darkness, to brighten up their life in RIGHTEOUSNESS without perversion, distortion, counterfeit, adulteration, and delusions; and without sentiments, prejudice and dissimulation (hypocrisy). Galatians 1:6-10; Jude 1:3-4. 

The UNPARALLELED ARMY lives by a PURE conscience toward God and toward men. The intent is to always stand by THE TRUTH of THE WORD, irrespective of the circumstances and context of the moment. We are to hold steadfastly the mystery of the faith toward God and toward Christ Jesus in a pure conscience. 1 Peter 5:7-11. There is no room to hold THE TRUTH in UNRIGHTEOUSNESS for any reason of pleasing self or others, if we must remain the UNPARALLELED ARMY of God in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen. 

“And herein do I EXERCISE myself, to have always a CONSCIENCE VOID OF OFFENCE toward God, and toward men Acts 24:16. 

As an UNPARALLELED ARMY — which is the Church of God, you can’t teach others to live in a particular life standard that you know contradicts the truth of the SCRIPTURE by the way you make it appear to suit the sentiments of the day. 
Asking someone or telling others not to steal, while you steal by whatever formula, or saying it is wrong to commit adultery while you do it, or saying to someone not to pray to idols, while you make money or any mundane things your god instead — this then will undermine the integrity and stand of the UNPARALLELED ARMY — the Church of God in Christ Jesus. 
These aforementioned and such like should not be found among any UNPARALLELED ARMY that needs to manifest as a vessel of use by God in Christ Jesus’ stead. 2 Timothy 2:19-21. 

The TRUTH is THE WORD, and Jesus is THE WORD — meaning that the UNPARALLELED ARMY cannot hold THE TRUTH outside THE WORD, for THE TRUTH is THE WORD and is Christ Jesus. 1 John 5:7; John 1:1-5, 14, 17. 
Meaning, for any to hold THE TRUTH in any form of unrighteousness and to then expect the righteous outcome in life and grace is not possible. Instead, it will attract the vehement WRATH of God without warning — Hebrews 10:31. 

Holding THE TRUTH IN UNRIGHTEOUSNESS is an indication of manipulation, control and confusion, especially in the PREACHING of the Gospel — the good news of the goodness of God in Christ Jesus — when it is PERVERTED, TWISTED, DILUTED, ADULTERATED and such like 

“Some indeed PREACH Christ even of ENVY and STRIFE; and some also of GOOD WILL: 16 the one PREACH Christ of CONTENTION, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: 17 but the other of LOVE, knowing that I am set for the defence of THE GOSPEL. 18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in PRETENCE, or IN TRUTH, Christ is PREACHED; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice” Philippians 1:15-18. 

The UNPARALLELED ARMY that is LOVELY, GLORIOUS, MILITANT-LIKE SOLDIERS AND TRIUMPHANT does not hold THE TRUTH IN UNRIGHTEOUSNESS. 
It is not DOUBLE-TONGUED in any way and for any reason. 
The UNPARALLELED ARMY is commissioned to speak THE TRUTH IN LOVE because part of the landmark of the commission is LOVING and having LOVELY characteristics built on the LOVE of God in Christ Jesus that TRANSCENDS and SUPERSEDES all human sense knowledge as written:  

“But speaking THE TRUTH IN LOVE, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ” Ephesians 4:15. 

“That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in LOVE, 18 may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; 19 and to know the LOVE of Christ, which PASSETH KNOWLEDGE, that ye might be filled with all the FULNESS of God” Ephesians 3:17-19. 

It is very important that anyone who claims to be a part of the UNPARALLELED ARMY of God that wants to live the LOVELY, GLORIOUS, MILITANT-LIKE SOLDIER AND TRIUMPHANT way of doing life and living godly, MUST RESOLVE not to be a peddler who does THE TRUTH IN UNRIGHTEOUSNESS or in any form of UNRIGHTEOUS CAUSE in the name of God in Christ Jesus’ stead.  

 
SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK! 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“For the wrath of God is REVEALED from heaven AGAINST ALL ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who HOLD THE TRUTH IN UNRIGHTEOUSNESS . . . 32 who knowing the judgment of God, that they which COMMIT such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but HAVE PLEASURE IN THEM THAT DO THEM” Romans 1:18-32. 

“As he spake these words, many BELIEVED on him. 31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which BELIEVED on him, If ye CONTINUE IN MY WORD, then are ye my DISCIPLES INDEED; 32 And ye shall KNOW THE TRUTH, and THE TRUTH shall MAKE you FREE” John 8:30-32. 

“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, THE TRUTH, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me” John 14:6. 

“They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. 17 Sanctify them through THY TRUTH: thy word is truth. 18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. 19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through THE TRUTH” John 17:16-19 

“Thou therefore which TEACHEST another, TEACHEST thou not thyself? thou that PREACHEST a man should not STEAL, dost thou STEAL? 22 Thou that sayest a man should not COMMIT adultery, dost thou COMMIT adultery? thou that ABHORREST idols, dost thou COMMIT sacrilege? 23 thou that MAKEST thy boast of the law, through BREAKING the law dishonourest thou God? 24 For the name of God is BLASPHEMED among the Gentiles through you, as it is written. 25 For circumcision verily profiteth, if thou keep the law: but if thou be a breaker of the law, thy circumcision is made uncircumcision. 26 Therefore if the uncircumcision keep the righteousness of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision? 27 And shall not uncircumcision which is by nature, if it fulfil the law, judge thee, who by the letter and circumcision dost transgress the law? 28 For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh: 29 but he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God” Romans 2:21-29. 

“Beloved, when I gave all DILIGENCE to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should EARNESTLY CONTEND for the faith which was once DELIVERED unto the saints. 4 For there are CERTAIN MEN CREPT IN UNAWARES, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, UNGODLY men, TURNING THE GRACE of our God into LASCIVIOUSNESS, and DENYING the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ” Jude 1:3-4. 

“In the beginning was THE WORD, and THE WORD was with God, and THE WORD was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not . . . 14 And THE WORD was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and TRUTH . . . 17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and TRUTH came by Jesus Christ” John 1:1-5, 14, 17. 

“For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, THE WORD, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one” 1 John 5:7. 

“So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through your faith. And may you, having been [deeply] rooted and [securely] grounded in love, 18 be fully capable of comprehending with all the saints (God’s people) the width and length and height and depth of His love [fully experiencing that amazing, endless love]; 19 and [that you may come] to know [practically, through personal experience] the love of Christ which far surpasses [mere] knowledge [without experience], that you may be filled up [throughout your being] to all the fullness of God [so that you may have the richest experience of God’s presence in your lives, completely filled and flooded with God Himself]” Ephesians 3:17-19 Amplified. 

“But the hour cometh, and now is, when the TRUE worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in TRUTH: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in TRUTH” John 4:23-24. 

“I marvel that ye are so soon REMOVED from him that CALLED you into the grace of Christ unto ANOTHER gospel: 7 which is NOT ANOTHER; but there be SOME that trouble you, and would PERVERT the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. 10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ” Galatians 1:6-10. 
 
SUMMARY: 
This is a Kingdom charge and warning to THE UNPARALLELED ARMY — THE CHURCH OF GOD to HOLD THE TRUTH IN RIGHTEOUSNESS, IN LOVE, AND IN A PURE CONSCIENCE. 

  1. THE CORE WARNING: DO NOT HOLD THE TRUTH IN UNRIGHTEOUSNESS

Romans 1:18 — For the WRATH of God is REVEALED from heaven AGAINST ALL ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who HOLD THE TRUTH IN UNRIGHTEOUSNESS 

  • THE UNPARALLELED ARMY cannot hold THE TRUTH outside THE WORD, for THE TRUTH is THE WORD and is Christ Jesus John 1:1-5, 14, 17; 1 John 5:7. 
  • Holding THE TRUTH IN UNRIGHTEOUSNESS attracts the vehement WRATH of God without warning Hebrews 10:31. 
  • It is a sign of manipulation, control and confusion, especially when the Gospel is PERVERTED, TWISTED, DILUTED, ADULTERATED Galatians 1:6-10; Jude 1:3-4; Philippians 1:15-18. 
  • Romans 2:21-29 — You cannot preach against stealing, adultery, or idolatry while practicing it. That BLASPHEMES the name of God. 
  1. THE STANDARD OF THE UNPARALLELED ARMY

1 Timothy 3:9 — Holding the mystery of THE FAITH in a PURE CONSCIENCE 
Acts 24:16 — And herein do I EXERCISE myself, to have always a CONSCIENCE VOID OF OFFENCE toward God, and toward men 

  • THE UNPARALLELED ARMY holds to THE TRUTH in RIGHTEOUSNESS because Jesus is THE TRUTH and our RIGHTEOUSNESS in God. 
  • As THE TRUTH He gives eternal life John 17:3; 1 John 5:11-12 and light to those in darkness without perversion, distortion, counterfeit, adulteration, delusion, sentiment, prejudice or hypocrisy. 
  • It is not DOUBLE-TONGUED in any way and for any reason. 
  • It does not teach one thing and live another to suit the sentiments of the day. 
  • These things should not be found among any vessel God wants to use 2 Timothy 2:19-21. 
  1. THE COMMISSION: SPEAK THE TRUTH IN LOVE

Ephesians 4:15 — But speaking THE TRUTH IN LOVE, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ 
Ephesians 3:17-19 AMP — being rooted and grounded in LOVE… to know the LOVE of Christ, which PASSETH KNOWLEDGE 

  • The landmark of the commission is LOVING and LOVELY characteristics built on the LOVE of God in Christ Jesus that TRANSCENDS and SUPERSEDES all human sense knowledge. 
  • True worship is in spirit and in TRUTH John 4:23-24. 
  • Continue in THE WORD to be DISCIPLES INDEED — ye shall KNOW THE TRUTH, and THE TRUTH shall MAKE you FREE John 8:30-32. 
  • We are sent into the world to be sanctified through THE TRUTH John 17:16-19. 
  1. THE FINAL CHARGE

It is very important that anyone who claims to be a part of the UNPARALLELED ARMY that wants to live the LOVELY, GLORIOUS, MILITANT-LIKE SOLDIER AND TRIUMPHANT way MUST RESOLVE not to be a peddler of THE TRUTH IN UNRIGHTEOUSNESS or any UNRIGHTEOUS CAUSE in the name of God in Christ Jesus’ stead. 
There is no room to hold THE TRUTH IN UNRIGHTEOUSNESS for any reason of pleasing self or others. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST – THE ONLY GENUINE HOPE 

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THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST – THE ONLY GENUINE HOPE – FOR YOUR SALVATION: IN LIFE AND GODLY LIVING! 

“For I AM NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST: for it is THE POWER of God unto SALVATION to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith” Romans 1:16-17. 

“I am not ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL, for it is the POWER of God for salvation [from His wrath and punishment] to everyone who believes [in Christ as Savior], to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in THE GOSPEL the righteousness of God is revealed, both springing from faith and leading to faith [disclosed in a way that awakens more faith]. As it is written and forever remains written, “The just and upright shall live by faith.” Romans 1:16-17 (Amplified). 

“Yea, so have I strived to PREACH THE GOSPEL, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation: 21 but as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand” Romans 15:20-21. 

“GO, STAND and SPEAK in the temple to the people ALL THE WORDS OF THIS LIFE” Acts 5:20. 

SUMMARY: 
This message is a bold declaration and charge to PREACH, BELIEVE, and LIVE by THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST — because it is the ONLY GENUINE HOPE FOR SALVATION. 

  1. THE POWER AND NATURE OF THE GOSPEL

Romans 1:16-17 — For I AM NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST: for it is THE POWER of God unto SALVATION to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 
Romans 1:16-17 AMP — it is the POWER of God for salvation [from His wrath and punishment] to everyone who believes [in Christ as Savior] 

  • THE GOSPEL is THE POWER of God. It is not mere words or religion. 
  • It is UNTO SALVATION — deliverance from sin, wrath, and punishment. 
  • It is FOR EVERYONE THAT BELIEVETH — Jew and Greek, no exception. 
  • In THE GOSPEL the righteousness of God is revealed — from faith to faith and leading to faith. 
  • THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY FAITH. Faith is the lifestyle the Gospel produces. 
  1. THE MANDATE TO PREACH THE GOSPEL

Romans 15:20-21 — so have I strived to PREACH THE GOSPEL, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation… To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand 

  • The apostolic drive was to take THE GOSPEL to new grounds — where Christ had not been named. 
  • The goal: that those who have not heard shall UNDERSTAND and those who have not been spoken to shall SEE.
    Acts 5:20 — GO, STAND and SPEAK in the temple to the people ALL THE WORDS OF THIS LIFE 
  • This is a divine command. We are to GO, STAND and SPEAK ALL THE WORDS OF THIS LIFE — nothing withheld, nothing diluted. 
  1. THE FINAL CHARGE

THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST JESUS is God’s ONLY PLACE FOR YOUR SALVATION — in LIFE and in GODLY LIVING. 
Therefore: 

Be NOT ASHAMED of it. 

BELIEVE it — for salvation comes by faith. 

LIVE by it — the just shall live by faith. 

PREACH it — go and speak ALL THE WORDS OF THIS LIFE. 

THE GOSPEL is your genuine hope. THE GOSPEL is God’s power. THE GOSPEL is life. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

GREAT – IF YOU DON’T DO IDOLS AND IDOLATRY 

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GREAT – IF YOU DON’T DO IDOLS AND IDOLATRY: HOW ABOUT SACRILEGE – THE SACRILEGIOUS ACTS! 

“Thou therefore which TEACHEST another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that PREACHEST a man should not steal, dost thou steal? 22 Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that ABHORREST IDOLS, dost thou COMMIT SACRILEGE?” Romans 2:21-22. 

It’s very easy for anyone to credit themselves and say — I DON’T DO IDOLS or IDOLATRY. 
Meaning I have no image, picture, object, or even shrine that I go to, consult, and or make sacrifices toward. 
More so, I don’t REVERENCE and BELIEVE in any man-made gods. 

However, I hope you do not practice SACRILEGE — SACRILEGIOUS ACTS. 
What is SACRILEGE? 
It is the SHARING and PLEASURING in the spirits, gains, offerings, tokens, pleasures and such as a result of IDOLS or IDOLATORS in one’s life. 
Aiding and abetting for the gains in any form, either indirectly or directly, on matters of idols and idolatry in Scriptural context, makes one a culprit — that is SACRILEGIOUS ACTS. 

“For [God does not OVERLOOK sin and] the WRATH of God is REVEALED from heaven against ALL ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who in their wickedness SUPPRESS and STIFLE the truth, 19 because that which is KNOWN about God is EVIDENT within them [in their inner consciousness], for God made it evident to them . . . 32 Although they KNOW God’s righteous decree and His judgment, that those who do such things DESERVE death, yet they not only do them, but they even PLEASURE, [ENTHUSIASTICALLY] APPROVE and TOLERATE others who practice them” Romans 1:18-32/AMP. 

I can honestly say I know both ends because I was born into THE IDOL and IDOLATRY sphere before coming to REPENTANCE toward God and FAITH in Christ Jesus, thereby turning my life away from IDOLS and IDOLATRY to serve God acceptably and worship Him worthily by the Holy Spirit through my Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ. AMEN  

“And how I kept back nothing that was PROFITABLE unto you, but have SHEWED you, and have TAUGHT you publickly, and from house to house, 21 TESTIFYING both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, REPENTANCE toward God, and FAITH toward our Lord Jesus Christ” Acts 20:20-21. 

When you as a BELIEVER in Christ Jesus, begins to share in the spirits, gains, offerings, pleasures and such like acts indirectly if not directly involved, of the practices of IDOLS or IDOLATRY, the Scripture of Romans 1:18, 32 indicates you are a PARTNER and PARTAKER of such SACRILEGIOUS ACTS – knowingly or unknowingly. Hence ignorance is not an excuse before God. 

“And the times of this IGNORANCE God WINKED at; but now COMMANDETH all men every where to REPENT: 31 because he hath APPOINTED a day, in the which he will JUDGE the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead” Acts 17:30-31. 

Some Examples of such SACRILEGE – SACRILEGIOUS ACTS are these: 

Asking someone to consult a MEDIUM, SEER, WITCH, ORACLES, FAMILIAR spirits and SUCH LIKE on your behalf to get an ANSWER to your life quest — that’s seeking the GAINS and PLEASURES from such IDOLS — demons or the humans who ACT as COHORTS and PRINCIPALITIES in use. 
When you do such, you are invariably a PARTAKER and PARTNER of the gains and pleasures. 

Sometimes they may give you items to hold, use, and do certain things on you as INCISIONS on the body in some instances, in order to satisfy the spirits of such consultations — an entrance to hidden and unseen demonic craft and bondage. 

In some typical CULTURALIZED Communities, but not limited, lots of Festivals such as — FARMING (Yam, Cassava, Plantain etc.), FISHING (Various Assorted water creatures) and such like are held (celebrated and commemorated) to enact the year’s PRODUCE and to appease their community gods and goddesses for further years to come. 
The Community Chief Priest is REQUESTED to CONSULT the gods and goddesses of the land (community) to satisfy the needed doings or sacrifice before the START OFF to the consumption of the particular crop harvest. 
When you share in such acts, you invoke the fallen spirits (demons) of darkness — principalities and powers — assigned to that community by satan to act along in your life as he does in the community, though you are not literally involved behind the scene of appeasement and invoking to the IDOLS — gods of the land they call it. 
And geographical location or background is no exception to the operations of these spiritual demonic beings. 

Sometimes, couples are desperate to have a child or children, and some singles who feel age is not on their side in getting married, will send relatives, friends, and who they deem trustworthy to go on their behalf to make consultations to either an IDOLS priest or directly to the IDOLS, to get every necessary help. 
Such helpful consultations to obtain/make gains, is called SACRILEGE — SACRILEGIOUS ACTS. 

Sometimes, people who FEEL that their Business (Entrepreneurship), Career, position of Authority and Power (Political, Ministry, Civil Services etc.) and such like is/are not making headway as expected, will do anything to forge ahead. 
Many RESORT to SACRILEGE to settle such scores to avoid BEING known. 

Sometimes, some in haste to get RICH, WEALTH, PASS EXAMINATIONS, WIN IN TOURNAMENTS and such like will do any DEMAND placed before them so long as their objectives are acquired. 
Many will RESORT to consultations via SACRILEGE — SACRILEGIOUS ACTS. 

When you as a BELIEVER in Christ BECOME an agent or vehicle of use to help, assist and bait people who are in difficulties by taking advantage of their vulnerability to do consultations to these IDOLS — demonic acts of darkness, the Scripture indicates that you are PLEASURING and as such practicing SACRILEGE — SACRILEGIOUS ACTS. 

All these acts of SACRILEGE mentioned and such like that are not mentioned, HAVE consequences and side effects to all who are involved, directly or indirectly in one way or another. 
And divine JUDGEMENT could be imminent or later when least expected. 

Therefore, RUN and KEEP yourself away from IDOLS, IDOLATRY and SACRILEGE — SACRILEGIOUS ACTS for your own good and the good of those you care about for today and tomorrow. 
IF INDEED YOU BELIEVE YOU ARE INDEED A CHILD OF GOD’S KINGDOM IN CHRIST JESUS — KEEP YOURSELF AWAY FROM SACRILEGE — AND SACRILEGIOUS ACTS.  

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

God BLESS You. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal? 22 Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest IDOLS, dost thou COMMIT SACRILEGE?” Romans 2:21-22. 

“Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which COMMIT such things (as SACRILEGE) are worthy of death, not only do the same, but HAVE PLEASURE IN THEM THAT DO THEM” Romans 1:32 (Emphasis Mine). 

“He that HASTETH to be RICH hath an EVIL EYE, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him” Proverbs 28:22. 

“We know [with confidence] that anyone born of God does not habitually sin; but He (Jesus) who was born of God [carefully] keeps and protects him, and the evil one does not touch him. 19 We know [for a fact] that we are of God, and the whole world [around us] lies in the power of the evil one [opposing God and His precepts]. 20 And we [have seen and] know [by personal experience] that the Son of God has [actually] come [to this world], and has given us understanding and insight so that we may [progressively and personally] know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life. 21 Little children (believers, dear ones), guard yourselves from IDOLS—[false teachings, moral compromises, and ANYTHING that would take God’s PLACE in your HEART]” 1 John 5:18-21 (Amplified). 

“What do I mean then? That a thing offered to idols is anything [special or changed simply because it is offered], or that an idol is anything? 20 On the contrary, the things which the Gentiles (pagans) sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons [in effect], and not to God; and I do not want you to become partners with demons [by eating at feasts in pagan temples]. 21 You cannot drink [both] the Lord’s cup and the cup of demons. You cannot share in both the Lord’s table and the table of demons [thereby becoming partners with them]” 1 Corinthians 10:19-21. 

“Do not turn to MEDIUMS [who pretend to consult the dead] or to SPIRITISTS [who have spirits of divination]; do not seek them out to be defiled by them. I am the Lord your God” Leviticus 19:31. 

“As for the person who turns to MEDIUMS [who consult the dead] or to spiritists, to play the prostitute after them, I shall set My face against that person and will cut him off from his people [excluding him from the atonement made for them]. . . 27 ‘A man or woman who is a medium [who pretends to consult the dead] or who is a spiritist shall most certainly be put to death, and be stoned with stones; their blood is on them.” Leviticus 20:6, 27. 

“. . . 7 Then Saul said to his servants, “Find for me a woman who is a MEDIUM [between the living and the dead], so that I may go to her and ask her advice.” His servants said to him, “There is a woman who is a medium at En-dor . . . ” 1 Samuel 28. 

“Listen carefully, I and the children whom the Lord has given me are for signs and wonders [that will occur] in Israel from the Lord of hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion. 19 When the people [instead of trusting God] say to you, “CONSULT THE MEDIUMS [who try to talk to the dead] and the SOOTHSAYERS who chirp and whisper and mutter,” SHOULD NOT A PEOPLE CONSULT THEIR GOD? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living? 20 [Direct those people] to the law and to the testimony! IF THEIR TEACHINGS ARE NOT IN ACCORD WITH THIS WORD, IT IS BECAUSE THEY HAVE NO DAWN” Isaiah 8:18-20. 

“There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth DIVINATION, or an OBSERVER OF TIMES, or an ENCHANTER, or a WITCH, 11 or a CHARMER, or a CONSULTER with FAMILIAR SPIRITS, or a WIZARD, or a NECROMANCER. 12 For all that do these things are an abomination unto the Lord: and because of these abominations the Lord thy God doth drive them out from before thee. 13 Thou shalt be perfect with the Lord thy God. 14 For these nations, which thou shalt possess, hearkened unto observers of times, and unto diviners: but as for thee, the Lord thy God hath not suffered thee so to do” Deuteronomy 18:10-14. 

Further Scriptural Reading Text: 1 Samuel 28.  

SUMMARY: 
This is a strong Kingdom warning and teaching that not practicing IDOLATRY does not excuse SACRILEGE. 

  1. THE CORE QUESTION

Romans 2:21-22 — Thou that ABHORREST IDOLS, dost thou COMMIT SACRILEGE? 
It is easy to say “I DON’T DO IDOLS or IDOLATRY” — no shrine, image, or man-made god. 
But the danger is SACRILEGE: SHARING and PLEASURING in the spirits, gains, offerings, tokens, and pleasures that come from IDOLS or IDOLATORS. 
Aiding and abetting, directly or indirectly, makes one a culprit — that is SACRILEGIOUS ACTS. 
Romans 1:32 AMP — they not only do them, but they even PLEASURE, ENTHUSIASTICALLY APPROVE and TOLERATE others who practice them. 

  1. PERSONAL TESTIMONY & SCRIPTURAL BASIS

The writer testifies: I was born into THE IDOL and IDOLATRY sphere before REPENTANCE toward God and FAITH in Christ Jesus Acts 20:20-21. 
Ignorance is not an excuse — Acts 17:30-31 God now COMMANDETH all men everywhere to REPENT… he hath APPOINTED a day… to JUDGE the world. 
When a BELIEVER becomes a vehicle to help others consult IDOLS, the Scripture marks you as a PARTNER and PARTAKER of SACRILEGIOUS ACTS. 

  1. EXAMPLES OF SACRILEGIOUS ACTS
    Consulting demonic agents — MEDIUMS, SEERS, WITCHES, ORACLES, FAMILIAR spirits Leviticus 19:31; Deuteronomy 18:10-14; Isaiah 8:19-20 
    This includes using items, incisions, or rituals as an entrance to demonic bondage. 
    Cultural/Community Festivals — FARMING, FISHING festivals to appease gods/goddesses. Participating invokes principalities and powers assigned to that community. 
    Desperation consultations — For children, marriage, business, career, politics, ministry. Sending others on your behalf to IDOL priests is still SACRILEGE. 
    Haste for gain — To get RICH, WEALTH, PASS EXAMS, WIN TOURNAMENTS Proverbs 28:22. He that HASTETH to be RICH hath an EVIL EYE. 
  1. THE CONSEQUENCES

All acts of SACRILEGE mentioned and not mentioned HAVE consequences and side effects to all involved, directly or indirectly. 
Divine JUDGEMENT could be imminent or later when least expected. 
1 Corinthians 10:20-21 — You cannot drink the Lord’s cup and the cup of demons. You cannot share in both the Lord’s table and the table of demons. 
1 John 5:18-21 AMP — guard yourselves from IDOLS—false teachings, moral compromises, and ANYTHING that would take God’s PLACE in your HEART. 

  1. FINAL CHARGE

Therefore, RUN and KEEP yourself away from IDOLS, IDOLATRY and SACRILEGE — for your own good and for those you care about. 
IF INDEED YOU BELIEVE YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD’S KINGDOM IN CHRIST JESUS — KEEP YOURSELF AWAY FROM SACRILEGE. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

OUR FAITH – THE VICTORY 

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OUR FAITH – THE VICTORY: THE SPIRITUAL, VITAL AND LEGAL TENDER TO DO LIFE AND KINGDOM BUSINESS ON EARTH! 

“HOLDING the MYSTERY OF THE FAITH in a PURE conscience” 1 Timothy 3:9. 

FAITH is not a DOCTRINE or CREED or BYE-LAWS and such like and has NONE in it. It is SPIRITUAL, LEGAL and VITAL to our Christian walk transactions; and it is imperative and important in helping us become that which God intended us to be. Faith is of God and the only scriptural possible means to PLEASE God. It is a product of the Spirit and it is synergised by the Word of God (John 6:63; Romans 10:17; Hebrews 11). FAITH comes at the hearing and Faith goes away at No continuous hearing of the WORD of God – meaning FAITH realisation and actualisation is dependent on the CONTINUOUS response to the WORD of God (Romans 10:17; John 8:30-32; Acts 20:32; 2 Timothy 2:15; 2 Timothy 3:14-17). 

Currently in the World, the DE FACTO tender for exchange is the US Dollar. 

If one transacts business outside another nation’s acceptable legal tender — say Dollars ‘$’ for the USA or Pound Sterling ‘£’ for the United Kingdom and such like — your action will warrant counterfeit trafficking, and an arrest will take place no matter who you are. 

In the same scenario, there is NO single being that has walked on the face of the earth with meaningful and achievable kingdom results that has nothing to show from a life of FAITH — for it is the ONLY legal and vital tender between the Heavenly and the Earthly, in all LIFE and GODLY LIVING business affairs. 

Hence there is the NEED to WALK IN FAITH and, most importantly, CONTEND in Life FOR THE FAITH IN CHRIST JESUS. AMEN. 

The reason is because Faith is the VICTORY by which life warfare can be dealt with and overcome at every level of life in the world and in EARTHLY affairs. 

 (1 John 5:4-5; Habakkuk 2:4; Romans 1:17; Jude 1:3-4; 1 Peter 5:8-11). 

Faith is bringing the unseen to the seen [ 2 Corinthians 4:13, 18]. 
God deals with all according to: ‘THE’ measure of Faith and not by ‘A’ measure of faith. 
That makes the vehicle ‘FAITH’ SPIRITUAL, VITAL and LEGAL TENDER to all of life’s endeavours, kingdom business advancement, and in keeping the enemy and his cohorts at bay. 

Therefore, keep your walk of FAITH alive and STEADY in all LIFE and GODLY LIVING ramifications. 
All things are POSSIBLE unto them whose FAITH IS ACTING on whom and what they BELIEVE of God in His WORD by the Holy Spirit. AMEN — Mark 9:23; Mark 10:27 and Matthew 19:26 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK! 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“For I say, through THE GRACE GIVEN UNTO ME, to EVERY MAN that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath DEALT to every man THE MEASURE OF FAITH” Romans 12:3. 

“But unto every one of us is given grace according to THE MEASURE OF THE GIFT OF CHRIST” Ephesians 4:7. 

“Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should EARNESTLY CONTEND FOR THE FAITH which was once delivered unto the saints” Jude 1:3. 

“keeping your FAITH [leaning completely on God with absolute trust and confidence in His guidance] and having a good conscience; for some [people] have rejected [their moral compass] and have made a SHIPWRECK of their FAITH” 1 Timothy 1:19 (Amplified). 

“HOLDING the MYSTERY OF THE FAITH in a PURE conscience” 1 Timothy 3:9. 

“For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the VICTORY that OVERCOMETH the world, even OUR FAITH. 5 Who is he that OVERCOMETH the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?” 1 John 5:4-5. 

SUMMARY: 

This message is a Kingdom charge and teaching on FAITH as the legal currency of the Kingdom — the only vehicle that makes DOING LIFE and KINGDOM BUSINESS on earth possible. 

  1. THE NATURE OF FAITH
  • FAITH is not a DOCTRINE, CREED, or BYE-LAWS. It has NONE of that in it. 
  • FAITH is SPIRITUAL, LEGAL and VITAL to our Christian walk and transactions. 
  • Faith is of God and the only scriptural possible means to PLEASE God Hebrews 11:6. 
  • It is a product of the Spirit and is synergised by the Word of God John 6:63; Romans 10:17; Hebrews 11. 
  • FAITH comes by hearing, and Faith goes away at NO continuous hearing of the WORD of God. 
    FAITH realisation and actualisation is DEPENDENT on the CONTINUOUS response to the WORD of God Romans 10:17; John 8:30-32; Acts 20:32; 2 Timothy 2:15; 2 Timothy 3:14-17. 
  1. FAITH AS THE KINGDOM’S LEGAL TENDER
  • In the world, the DE FACTO tender for exchange is the US Dollar. 
  • Kingdom Parallel: There is NO single being who has walked the earth with meaningful kingdom results without a life of FAITH — for it is the ONLY legal and vital tender between the Heavenly and the Earthly. 
  • Hence the NEED to WALK IN FAITH and CONTEND FOR THE FAITH IN CHRIST JESUS Jude 1:3. AMEN. 
  1. FAITH AS THE VICTORY
  • Faith is the VICTORY by which life warfare is overcome 1 John 5:4-5; Habakkuk 2:4; Romans 1:17; Jude 1:3-4; 1 Peter 5:8-11. 
  • Faith is bringing the unseen to the seen 2 Corinthians 4:13, 18. 
  • God deals with all according to: ‘THE’ measure of Faith and not by ‘A’ measure of faith Romans 12:3. 
    God hath DEALT to every man THE MEASURE OF FAITH 
    Unto every one of us is given grace according to THE MEASURE OF THE GIFT OF CHRIST Ephesians 4:7 
  1. THE MANDATE AND WARNING
  • Keep your walk of FAITH alive and STEADY in all LIFE and GODLY LIVING ramifications. 
  • All things are POSSIBLE unto them whose FAITH IS ACTING on whom and what they BELIEVE of God in His WORD by the Holy Spirit Mark 9:23; Mark 10:27; Matthew 19:26. AMEN. 
  • WARNING: keeping your FAITH and having a good conscience; for some have rejected their moral compass and have made a SHIPWRECK of their FAITH 1 Timothy 1:19 AMP. 
  • HOLDING the MYSTERY OF THE FAITH in a PURE conscience 1 Timothy 3:9. 
  1. SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS TO PONDER
    Romans 12:3 — God has dealt to every man THE MEASURE OF FAITH 
    Ephesians 4:7 — Grace is given according to THE MEASURE OF THE GIFT OF CHRIST 
    Jude 1:3 — We must EARNESTLY CONTEND FOR THE FAITH once delivered 
    1 Timothy 1:19 — Keep your faith and conscience or risk a SHIPWRECK 1 John 5:4-5 — THIS IS THE VICTORY that OVERCOMETH the world, even OUR FAITH 

FINAL CHARGE: 
Feed it by the Word, walk in it daily, contend for it, and let it act. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

DOING LIFE BY CHARISMA AND CHARACTER 

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DOING LIFE BY CHARISMA AND CHARACTER: IT’S MADE POSSIBLE BY THE HOLY SPIRIT IN REDEMPTION! 

“As for you, the ANOINTING [the SPECIAL gift, the preparation] which you RECEIVED from Him remains [permanently] in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you. But just as His ANOINTING teaches you [giving you insight through the PRESENCE of the Holy Spirit] about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as His ANOINTING has TAUGHT you, you must REMAIN in Him [being rooted in Him, knit to Him]” 1 John 2:27/AMP. 

Being CHARISMATIC is a gracious tool in life and godliness for anyone, especially for the born-again believer of God in Christ Jesus. But one’s CHARACTER is the only vehicle to sustain the CHARISMA in doing life and living godly, and to continuously enjoy A MORE THAN CONQUEROR’S life in our REDEMPTION, in Christ Jesus’ stead. 

It then means CHARISMA is of NO PURPOSE, if one is found wanting in CHARACTER. It makes the whole PURPOSE of being MORE THAN CONQUERORS IN REDEMPTION caricatured and laughable. For CHARACTER speaks of ATTITUDE, BEHAVIOUR, INTEGRITY and HONESTY, JUSTICE, TRUSTWORTHINESS and TRUTH and such like, in the Holy Spirit that’s given unto us in redemption. 

“And hope maketh not ashamed; because the LOVE of God is SHED [LAVISHED, SPREAD] abroad in our HEARTS by the Holy Ghost which is GIVEN unto us” Romans 5:5/Emphasis Mine. 

In life, most people are most likely to be carried away by CHARISMA, which unfortunately is not sustainable in the course of time without CHARACTER. Hence these WISDOM NUGGETS are needful for guidance, as I hereby state: 

“The CHARISMA – capacity, talents and the goods of riches, friends, certificates, politics, enterprise and more, may TAKE you to the TOP, but only INTEGRITY, ATTITUDE, BEHAVIOUR and such like, the essence of CHARACTER, will sustain you there with honour and dignity” 

However, to operate graciously and gracefully in life and godliness – CHARISMA and CHARACTER – are ESSENTIALS to DOING LIFE and LIVING GODLY, in order to ensure A MORE THAN CONQUEROR’S life IN REDEMPTION; and the NEED to continuously walk in and by the HOLY SPIRIT is imperative, to APPROPRIATE and ENACT these virtues of CHARISMA and CHARACTER on A daily basis.                                    

The knowing and understanding of these essential virtues are indicated in these scriptural contexts: 

CHARISMA (capacity, productivity and talents) is an act of the GIFTS by the Holy Spirit, written in 1 Corinthians 12:9-12; 1 John 2:20, 27. 

CHARACTER (attitude, behaviour, integrity, honesty and truth) is an act of the FRUIT of the Holy Spirit, as written in Galatians 5:22-23; Matthew 7:15-20; John 15:1-16. 

The Holy Spirit is the PERSONALITY that ENABLES God’s GRACE to activate a genuine CHARISMA and CHARACTER. Therefore, to ensure a genuine CHARISMA and CHARACTER in life and godliness, you need to be BUILT UP by the Holy Spirit through the WORD of God as in the Holy Writ.  

Thriving in God’s BLESSEDNESS through balancing the essence of CHARISMA And CHARACTER makes DOING LIFE and LIVING GODLY in Christ Jesus a COMPLETE GOSPEL. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“But you, beloved, BUILD yourselves UP on [the foundation of] your most holy faith [continually progress, rise like an EDIFICE higher and higher], pray in the Holy Spirit, 21 and keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting anxiously and looking forward to the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ [which will bring you] to eternal life” Jude 20-21 (Amplified). 

“These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. 26 But the COMFORTER, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall TEACH you all things, and BRING all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you” John 14:25-26. 

“But the ANOINTING which ye have RECEIVED of him ABIDETH in you, and ye need not that any man TEACH you: but as the same ANOINTING TEACHETH you of all things, and is TRUTH, and is NO LIE, and even as it hath TAUGHT you, ye shall ABIDE in him” 1 John 2:27. 

SUMMARY: 

This message is a Kingdom teaching and charge on balancing CHARISMA with CHARACTER through the Holy Spirit to live a victorious, sustained Christian life in Redemption. 

  1. THE SOURCE: THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE ANOINTING
  • DOING LIFE BY CHARISMA AND CHARACTER IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE HOLY SPIRIT IN REDEMPTION. 
  • The believer has received the ANOINTING — the SPECIAL gift, the preparation — which REMAINS PERMANENTLY in you 1 John 2:27. 
  • The Holy Spirit as the COMFORTER TEACHES you all things, BRINGS things to remembrance, and gives insight John 14:25-26. 
  • “The LOVE of God is SHED abroad in our HEARTS by the Holy Ghost which is GIVEN unto us” Romans 5:5. 
  • The Holy Spirit is the PERSONALITY that ENABLES God’s GRACE to activate genuine CHARISMA and CHARACTER. 
  1. DEFINITION AND ROLE OF CHARISMA
  • Being CHARISMATIC is a gracious tool in life and godliness, especially for the born again believer in Christ Jesus. 
  • CHARISMA refers to capacity, productivity and talents. It is an act of the GIFTS of the Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 12:9-12; 1 John 2:20, 27. 
  • CHARISMA can TAKE you to the TOP — through capacity, talents, riches, friends, certificates, politics, enterprise and more. 
  • But CHARISMA alone is NOT SUSTAINABLE in the course of time without character. 
  1. DEFINITION AND ROLE OF CHARACTER
  • CHARACTER is the only vehicle to sustain CHARISMA in doing life and living godly, and to continuously enjoy A MORE THAN CONQUEROR’S life IN REDEMPTION Romans 8:37, in Christ Jesus’ stead. 
  • CHARACTER speaks of ATTITUDE, BEHAVIOUR, INTEGRITY, HONESTY, JUSTICE, TRUSTWORTHINESS and TRUTH and such like, produced in the Holy Spirit. 
  • CHARACTER is an act of the FRUIT of the Holy Spirit Galatians 5:22-23; Matthew 7:15-20; John 15:1-16. 
  • Without CHARACTER, CHARISMA is of NO PURPOSE. It makes the whole purpose of being MORE THAN CONQUERORS IN REDEMPTION caricatured and laughable. 
  • Only INTEGRITY, ATTITUDE, BEHAVIOUR and the essence of CHARACTER will sustain you at the top with honour and dignity. 
  1. THE MANDATE: BALANCE AND BUILD UP
  • CHARISMA and CHARACTER are ESSENTIALS to DOING LIFE and LIVING GODLY. 
  • There is a NEED to continuously walk in and by the HOLY SPIRIT to APPROPRIATE and ENACT these virtues on A daily basis. 
  • To ensure genuine CHARISMA and CHARACTER, you must be BUILT UP by the Holy Spirit through the WORD of God as in the Holy Writ. 
  • “BUILD yourselves UP on [the foundation of] your most holy faith… pray in the Holy Spirit, and keep yourselves in the love of God” Jude 20-21. 
  • Thriving in God’s BLESSEDNESS through balancing CHARISMA AND CHARACTER makes DOING LIFE and LIVING GODLY in Christ Jesus A COMPLETE GOSPEL. 
  1. WARNING AND WISDOM NUGGET

WISDOM NUGGET: 
“The CHARISMA — capacity, talents and the goods of riches, friends, certificates, politics, enterprise and more — may TAKE you to the TOP, but only INTEGRITY, ATTITUDE, BEHAVIOUR and such like, the essence of CHARACTER, will sustain you there with honour and dignity.” 

Most people are carried away by CHARISMA, forgetting that without CHARACTER it will not last. 

  1. FINAL CHARGE

God has given you the ANOINTING that abides. He has given you GIFTS for CHARISMA and FRUIT for CHARACTER. 
Build up, remain in Him, walk by the Spirit, and let both charisma and character reflect Christ, so your life becomes a complete Gospel. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI