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THE DANGER OF SCRIPTURAL IGNORANCE

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THE DANGER OF SCRIPTURAL IGNORANCE: IT LEADS ONE TO ERRORS, TO BECOME MISTAKEN AND TO BE ELUDED FROM THE POWER OF GOD! 

“The man that WANDERETH out of THE WAY of UNDERSTANDING shall remain in the CONGREGATION [GATHERING] of the DEAD [UNPRODUCTIVE, TASKMASTER, OBSCURED, SLOTHFUL, SLUGGARD]” Proverbs 21:16. 

“GOOD UNDERSTANDING giveth FAVOUR: but THE WAY of TRANSGRESSORS [DISOBEDIENT, ARROGANT] is HARD [DIFFICULT, FRUSTRATING, CHALLENGING]” Proverbs 13:15. 

Our Father God does not condone ignorance, which is the breeding ground of stupidity, foolishness and arrogance – especially in the midst of every opportunity to acquire and gain the knowledge needed to answer your earnest quest in life and godliness. Wisdom to do life and to become in the grace comes through knowledge and understanding. Playing the game of ignorance takes no one anywhere with God. God “WINKED” at ignorance and at ignorant people in times past, especially when there were no opportunities. But now, with every opportunity and possibility and signs pointing to wisdom – He expects you to ask, to know, and to enquire for the understanding that will enable you to excel in life and in grace. 

“And the times of this IGNORANCE God WINKED at [OVERLOOKED]; but now COMMANDETH all men every where to REPENT [CHANGE]: 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. 

Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord, did not increase in wisdom, stature and in favour with Father God and man by a mere wish. But in the early time of His humanity, He took time to sit, to know and to understand – by being in places to ask questions and get answers, in order to be in understanding, so that He could fulfil purpose meaningfully in Father God’s BUSINESS [ASSIGNMENT] concerning Him. And why can’t you too seek after knowing and understanding in the matters that concern life and godliness, in order to ensure a solid content in the grace? So, get out of the erroneous and mistaken path of ignorance, and get into the path of knowledge and understanding in context, in order to be fulfilled purposefully and meaningfully in the grace wherein you are called and, in the content thereof. 

“And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, SITTING in the midst of the DOCTORS [TEACHERS], both HEARING them, and ASKING them questions. 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his UNDERSTANDING and answers. . .. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my FATHER’S BUSINESS? 50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them . . . 52 And Jesus INCREASED in WISDOM and STATURE, and in FAVOUR with God and man” Luke 2: 46-52. 

“And we know that ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER for GOOD to them that LOVE God, to them who are the CALLED according to his PURPOSE” Romans 8:28/[Ephesians 1:11-12; 1 Corinthians 2:9-10]. 

Avoid ignorance by every means. It is dangerous, and the side effects and consequences are unimaginable. Ensure that in every subject you endeavour to know and to understand but the context and, where possible, the contents. This is in order to avoid an erroneous position, being mistaken and misconstrued, and being cut off from the power of God – meaning, the enabling of God’s grace for that context to be made known and manifest for your good and BLESSEDNESS. 

“Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do ERR [ERRONEOUSLY, MISTAKENLY], NOT KNOWING THE SCRIPTURES, NOR THE POWER OF GOD” Matthew 22:29. 

“And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore ERR [ERRONEOUSLY, MISTAKENLY], because ye KNOW NOT THE SCRIPTURES, neither THE POWER OF GOD?” Mark 12:24. 

Ignorance hurts and hunts. It makes one stupid and foolish. It frustrates one’s efforts. It keeps one away from the good of God – for God once winked at ignorance. Ignorance subjugates. It enslaves. It captivates. It is destructive. The side effects are innumerable and unimaginable, and never to be wished upon anyone. Therefore, do not even imagine it, nor allow it to play around you and within your domain at any given moment. PURSUE and ENSURE knowledge and understanding always, in order to stay safe.  

“A WISE man is STRONG; yea, a man of KNOWLEDGE INCREASETH STRENGTH” Proverbs 24:5. 

“WISDOM is the PRINCIPAL thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy GETTING GET UNDERSTANDING” Proverbs 4:7. 

For God is a FAITHFUL and rewarding Father, who cherishes achieving and accomplishing anything through process – which is the consequence of knowledge and understanding. For wisdom to succeed in excellence is the application of knowledge, unlike ignorance whose effect is to make the slothful [a sluggard] and unproductive. For whatever has no process of accomplishments is a fraud and a scam in both context and content. God wants you to be a follower of Him and of those who do life and godliness through knowledge and understanding of the scriptural context, in order to ensure an assured content. 

“God is FAITHFUL, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord” 1 Corinthians 1:9. 

“And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING” Jeremiah 3:15. 

“For God is not UNRIGHTEOUS [UNGRATEFUL, UNFAITHFUL] to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. 11 And we desire that every one of you do shew the same DILIGENCE to the FULL ASSURANCE of hope unto the end: 12 that ye be NOT SLOTHFUL, but FOLLOWERS of them who through faith and patience INHERIT [ACCOMPLISH, ACHIEVE] the promises” Hebrews 6:10-12. 

“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a REWARDER of them that DILIGENTLY seek him” Hebrews 11:6. 

IT PAYS TO PATIENTLY STRIVE FOR KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING RATHER THAN TO REMAIN IN IGNORANCE – WITH ALL THE CHARACTERISTICS OF STUPIDITY AND FOOLISHNESS, SLOTHFULNESS AND SLUGGISHNESS THAT IT BRINGS – UNPRODUCTIVE IN BOTH CONTEXT AND CONTENT. 

IGNORANCE is not just bad; it is a DIS-EASE [UN-EASE] -a place and position worse than any cancerous disease. For by IGNORANCE, many talents, visions and dreams that would have enhanced life and godly living, and uplifted and placed people and persons on an ONWARD and UPWARD trajectory, have ended up in the GRAVEYARDS – unfulfilled, unsung, unproductive, unwritten, unaccomplished and such like. 

Therefore, SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK [REFLECT]! 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do ERR [ERRONEOUSLY, MISTAKENLY], NOT KNOWING THE SCRIPTURES, NOR THE POWER OF GOD” Matthew 22:29. 

“And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore ERR [ERRONEOUSLY, MISTAKENLY], because ye KNOW NOT THE SCRIPTURES, neither THE POWER OF GOD?” Mark 12:24. 

“And the times of this IGNORANCE God WINKED at [OVERLOOKED]; but now COMMANDETH all men every where to REPENT [CHANGE]: 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. 

“For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: AND HIS COMMANDMENTS ARE NOT GRIEVOUS [DIFFICULT, TASKMASTER, BURDENSOME, IRKSOME]” 1 John 5:3 Emphasis Mine. 

“And now, BRETHREN, I COMMEND you to God, and to THE WORD of his grace, which is ABLE to BUILD you up, and to give you an INHERITANCE among all them which are SANCTIFIED [UNIQUELY SET APART]” Acts 20:32. 

“MY PEOPLE ARE DESTROYED FOR LACK OF KNOWLEDGE: because thou hast REJECTED KNOWLEDGE, I will also REJECT thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast FORGOTTEN the law of thy God, I will also FORGET thy children” Hosea 4:6. 

“Therefore MY PEOPLE ARE GONE INTO CAPTIVITY, BECAUSE THEY HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE: and their HONOURABLE men are FAMISHED, and their MULTITUDE dried up with thirst. 14 Therefore HELL hath ENLARGED herself, and OPENED her mouth without measure: and their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shall descend into it. 15 And the mean man shall be brought down, and the mighty man shall be humbled, and the eyes of the lofty shall be humbled: 16 but the Lord of hosts shall be EXALTED in judgment, and God that is holy shall be SANCTIFIED in righteousness” Isaiah 5:13-16. 

SUMMARY 

The message is a prophetic charge entitled: THE DANGER OF SCRIPTURAL IGNORANCE. 
It warns that ignorance is not neutral — it is destructive, and it cuts people off from the power of God, purpose, and destiny. The only way out is deliberate pursuit of KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING through God’s Word and godly process. 

 KEY POINTS 

  1. THE DANGER AND EFFECTS OF IGNORANCE
  • Scriptural ignorance leads to error. “Ye do ERR, NOT KNOWING THE SCRIPTURES, NOR THE POWER OF GOD” — Matthew 22:29; Mark 12:24 
  • Ignorance hurts, hunts, frustrates, subjugates, enslaves, and destroys. Its side effects are innumerable and unimaginable. 
  • Proverbs 21:16: “The man that WANDERETH out of THE WAY of UNDERSTANDING shall remain in the CONGREGATION of the DEAD.” — Unproductive, taskmaster, obscure, slothful. 
  • By ignorance, talents, visions and dreams that should enhance life and godliness end up in the GRAVEYARDS — unfulfilled, unsung, unproductive, unwritten, unaccomplished. 
  • Hosea 4:6; Isaiah 5:13: “MY PEOPLE ARE DESTROYED FOR LACK OF KNOWLEDGE… GONE INTO CAPTIVITY BECAUSE THEY HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE.” 
  • Ignorance is a DIS-EASE [UN-EASE] — a place and position worse than any cancerous disease. 
  1. GOD’S POSITION ON IGNORANCE
  • Acts 17:30-31: God “WINKED” at ignorance in times past when light was limited. But now He COMMANDETH all men everywhere to REPENT and to CHANGE. 
  • Our Father God does not condone ignorance. It is the breeding ground of stupidity, foolishness and arrogance — especially now with every opportunity to acquire knowledge. 
  • God is FAITHFUL and a REWARDER of those who diligently seek Him — Hebrews 11:6. He cherishes process, which is the product of knowledge and understanding. 
  1. THE PATTERN OF CHRIST: LEARNING THROUGH PROCESS
  • Jesus did not increase by a wish. Luke 2:46-52: In His early humanity He SAT, HEARD, ASKED QUESTIONS in the temple. 
  • Result: “Jesus INCREASED in WISDOM and STATURE, and in FAVOUR with God and man.” 
  • He was about His FATHER’S BUSINESS. Understanding positioned Him for purpose. 
  • Application: If Christ took time to sit and learn, we must too. 
  1. KNOWLEDGE + UNDERSTANDING = WISDOM + FAVOUR + STRENGTH
  • Proverbs 4:7: “WISDOM is the PRINCIPAL thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy GETTING GET UNDERSTANDING.” 
  • Proverbs 24:5: “A WISE man is STRONG; yea, a man of KNOWLEDGE INCREASETH STRENGTH.” 
  • Proverbs 13:15: “GOOD UNDERSTANDING giveth FAVOUR: but THE WAY of TRANSGRESSORS is HARD.” 
  • Knowledge applied = wisdom. Wisdom applied = excellence. 
  • Whatever has no process of accomplishment is fraud and scam in both context and content. 
  1. THE WORD OFGODIS THE BUILDER 
  • Acts 20:32: “THE WORD of his grace… is ABLE to BUILD you up, and to give you an INHERITANCE.” 
  • Jeremiah 3:15: God gives pastors after His heart to feed you with KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING. 
  • Hebrews 6:10-12: Be NOT SLOTHFUL, but FOLLOWERS of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises. 

CALL TO ACTION 

  1. REPENT FROM IGNORANCE: Acts 17:30. Stop tolerating what God no longer overlooks. Choose to change. 
  2. PURSUE KNOWLEDGE DILIGENTLY: Proverbs 4:7. Sit like Jesus sat. Hear. Ask questions. Study the Scriptures. Enquire for understanding in every matter of life and godliness. 
  3. EMBRACE PROCESS: Do not take shortcuts. God rewards process. Process produces stability, excellence, and assurance. 
  4. GUARD YOUR DOMAIN: Do not allow ignorance to play around you. Avoid erroneous positions, being mistaken, and being cut off from the enabling of God’s grace. 
  5. SELAH — PAUSE AND REFLECT: Examine your life, calling, marriage, career, ministry. Are you growing in knowledge and understanding or are you stagnant? 
  6. STAY IN THE WORD: 1 John 5:3 — “His commandments are NOT GRIEVOUS.” The Word builds you and gives you inheritance among the sanctified. 

Final Truth: IT PAYS TO PATIENTLY STRIVE FOR KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING. Ignorance buries destiny. Knowledge births excellence, favour, and blessedness. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THERE MAY BE SPIRITUAL DROUGHT 

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THERE MAY BE SPIRITUAL DROUGHT: THERE’S HOPE IN GOD – FOR YOUR SPIRITUAL WELLBEING IN THE GRACE!  

“Then [in the final time] I will GIVE you [SPIRITUAL] SHEPHERDS after My own heart, who will FEED you with KNOWLEDGE and [TRUE] UNDERSTANDING” Jeremiah 3:15/Amplified. 

There may be a spiritual drought of the TRUTH of God’s WORD about you. Know full well that God will not keep you lacking. He is there to ensure that you are fed healthily with knowledge and understanding in the grace by His provision of spiritual shepherds to feed you in season and out of season. 

Just open your eyes and locate them. Otherwise, you will feed unhealthily and afterwards live in errors and be mistaken too. 

For God’s intent is to see you perfected in the grace in doing life and living godly in Christ Jesus’ stead.  

“And [His gifts to the church were varied and] He Himself appointed some as APOSTLES [special messengers, representatives], some as PROPHETS [who speak a new message from God to the people], some as EVANGELISTS [who spread the good news of salvation], and some as PASTORS and TEACHERS [to shepherd and guide and instruct], 12 [and He did this] to fully EQUIP and PERFECT the saints (God’s people) for works of service, to BUILD up the body of Christ [the church]; 13 until we all reach oneness in the faith and in the KNOWLEDGE of the Son of God, [growing spiritually] to become a MATURE believer, reaching to the measure of the fullness of Christ [manifesting His spiritual completeness and exercising our spiritual gifts in unity]. 14 So that we are no longer children [spiritually immature], tossed back and forth [like ships on a stormy sea] and carried about by every wind of [shifting] doctrine, by the cunning and trickery of [unscrupulous] men, by the deceitful scheming of people ready to do anything [for personal profit]. 15 But speaking the truth in love [in all things—both our speech and our lives expressing His truth], let us grow up in all things into Him [following His example] who is the Head—Christ. 16 From Him the whole body [the church, in all its various parts], joined and knitted firmly together by what every joint supplies, when each part is working properly, causes the body to grow and mature, building itself up in [unselfish] love” Ephesians 4:11-16/Amplified. 

You have a responsibility to ensure that you don’t go to the waste bin to feed because you are hungry, but to locate the place of a healthy spiritual meal for your wellbeing in the grace. So, don’t be caught up in the famine because by staying in a religious setting instead of in a word-of-faith setting – by the hearing of the word of grace that builds you up and gives you access to your inheritance in the grace, which is available for all who are SANCTIFIED [set apart] for uniqueness to be the living epistle of God’s enrichment in Christ Jesus. Amen. 

“Behold, the days come, saith the Lord God, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the Lord: 12 and they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the word of the Lord, and shall not find it. 13 In that day shall the fair virgins and young men faint for thirst” Amos 8:11-13. 

“And now, brethren, I COMMEND you to God, and to THE WORD of his grace, which is able to BUILD you up, and to give you an INHERITANCE among all them which are SANCTIFIED” Acts 20:32. 

God has made available His WORD for your enrichment and has equally given Shepherds that will feed you with His knowledge and understanding by the supervision of the ever-present Holy Spirit, so that the spiritual food is easy to receive and not burdensome, taskmaster, irksome, slavery or grievous. And the shepherds are supposed to break the word down to a plain state for your knowledge and understanding. This is so, so that your wellbeing as a NEW CREATION BABES for the living truth of God’s WORD is ensured and assured in the faith, as the shepherds help you to break it, divide it, and size it to your capacity, ability and ease to assimilate and digest it accordingly in the grace. This will help to ensure and assure that you build up the needed faith that gives VICTORY over the world system and the enemy and his cohorts and their activities in humanity. 

“Wherefore LAYING ASIDE all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, 2 as newborn babes, DESIRE the SINCERE milk of the WORD, that ye may GROW thereby: 3 if so be ye have TASTED that the Lord is GRACIOUS” 1 Peter 2:1-3. 

“The tongue of the sucking child cleaveth to the roof of his mouth for thirst: the young children ask bread, and no man BREAKETH [DIVIDED, BLENDED, SIZED] it unto them” Lamentations 4:4/Emphasis mine. 

“For this is the LOVE of God, that we keep his commandments: and His commandments are not GRIEVOUS [BURDENSOME, IRKSOME, TASKMASTER, SLAVERY]. 4 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 5:3-5. 

Just know that God loves you and cares about you. And our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ, in humanity, assures us that if we continue in His Word and not in fables and myths, we will KNOW THE TRUTH, and the TRUTH will SET US FREE. And it will give us the unadulterated and unpolluted freedom – the freedom that’s free from indoctrination that’s built on sentiments, prejudice and dissimulation. And Jesus is THE WORD, and THE TRUTH, that sets free. And He is the one who gives illumination to enlighten our wellbeing in the grace, because He is the light and life of our wellbeing. And the earnest grace and truth we need to do life and live godly in the grace are embedded in Him, for He is the grace and truth – what a mystery. Hallelujah to our God, for great is the mystery of godliness in Christ Jesus. Amen. 

“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.  

“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 [HUMAN], 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. 

Therefore, be assured that even though there may be SPIRITUAL DROUGHT, there is hope in God – for your SPIRITUAL WELLBEING in the grace. 

Blessed regards. 

Further SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“And without controversy GREAT IS THE MYSTERY OF GODLINESS: God was MANIFEST in the flesh, JUSTIFIED in the Spirit, SEEN of angels, PREACHED unto the Gentiles, BELIEVED on in the world, RECEIVED up into glory” 1 Timothy 3:16. 

“And this is LIFE ETERNAL, that they might KNOW thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent” John 17:3. 

“Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do ERR, not KNOWING the scriptures, nor the POWER of God” Matthew 22:29. 

“Jesus answered and said to them, “You are MISTAKEN, not KNOWING the Scriptures nor the POWER of God” Matthew 22:29/NKJV. 

“Study to shew thyself APPROVED unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly DIVIDING [APPLYING] the WORD OF TRUTH” 2 Timothy 2:15/Emphasis mine. 

“But CONTINUE thou in the things which thou hast LEARNED and hast been ASSURED of, knowing of whom thou hast LEARNED them; 15 and that from a child thou hast KNOWN the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 All scripture is given by INSPIRATION of God, and is PROFITABLE for DOCTRINE, for REPROOF, for CORRECTION, for INSTRUCTION in RIGHTEOUSNESS: 17 that the man of God may be perfect, throughly FURNISHED unto all good works” 2 Timothy 3:14-17. 

SUMMARY: 

The message encourages us that even in a time of spiritual drought — a famine of hearing the pure Word of God [Amos 8:11-13] — there is hope. God has not left us to starve. He provides His WORD, the ever-present Holy Spirit, and SHEPHERDS [Jeremiah 3:15] to feed us with knowledge and understanding so we can grow, be established, and walk in VICTORY. 

KEY POINTS OF THE MESSAGE 

  1. THE PROBLEM: SPIRITUAL DROUGHT IS REAL [Amos 8:11-13]

God warned of a coming famine — “not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of HEARING THE WORDS OF THE LORD” [Amos 8:11-13]. 
The result: people wander, faint for thirst, and become vulnerable to error [Matthew 22:29]. 
A spiritual drought produces: lack of knowledge [Hosea 4:6], captivity [Isaiah 5:13-15], spiritual malnourishment, and no meaningful fulfilment [Luke 12:15]. 

  1. GOD’S PROVISIONINTHE DROUGHT 

God will not keep you lacking. He provides 3 things for your SPIRITUAL WELLBEING: 

THE WORD 
God has made His WORD available for your enrichment. The Word builds you up and gives you access to your inheritance [Acts 20:32]. It is light, life, and truth [John 1:1-5, 14]. “Desire the sincere milk of the Word, that ye may grow thereby” [1 Peter 2:1-3]. 

THE HOLY SPIRIT 
He supervises the feeding process so that spiritual food is not burdensome, taskmaster, irksome, slavery or grievous [1 John 5:3-5]. 

SPIRITUAL SHEPHERDS 
“I will GIVE you SHEPHERDS after My own heart, who will FEED you with KNOWLEDGE and TRUE UNDERSTANDING” [Jeremiah 3:15/Amplified]. 
God appointed APOSTLES, PROPHETS, EVANGELISTS, PASTORS and TEACHERS [Ephesians 4:11-13] to: 

  • EQUIP and PERFECT the saints
  • BUILD UP the body of Christ
  • Help you grow to MATURITY and not be tossed by every wind of doctrine [Ephesians 4:14-16]
  • BREAK, DIVIDE, and SIZE the Word to your capacity so you can assimilate and digest it [Lamentations 4:4] 
  1. YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

You cannot blame others. You have a responsibility to: 
LOCATE HEALTHY FEEDING PLACES — Don’t go to the “waste bin to feed.” Avoid religious settings and choose a word-of-faith setting where the Word of grace is taught [Acts 20:32]. 
CONTINUE IN THE WORD — “If ye CONTINUE IN MY WORD, then are ye my DISCIPLES indeed; and ye shall KNOW THE TRUTH, and THE TRUTH shall make you FREE” [John 8:30-32]. 
Freedom from indoctrination, sentiments, prejudice and dissimulation comes only by the Truth. 
FEED DELIBERATELY — As NEW CREATION BABES, we must desire the Word [1 Peter 2:2]. “Study to shew thyself APPROVED unto God, rightly DIVIDING the WORD OF TRUTH” [2 Timothy 2:15]. 
Scripture is PROFITABLE for doctrine, reproof, correction, instruction [2 Timothy 3:14-17]. 

  1. THE GOAL: PERFECTION, MATURITY, AND VICTORY

God’s intent is to see you PERFECTED — matured, whole, complete — in doing life and living godly in Christ Jesus’ stead. 
When you feed healthily: 

  • You build the faith that gives VICTORY over the world system and the enemy [1 John 5:4-5] 
  • You grow into the FULLNESS OF CHRIST [Ephesians 4:13] 
  • You become a LIVING EPISTLE of God’s enrichment, SANCTIFIED [set apart] for uniqueness 
  • You experience the MYSTERY OF GODLINESS — Christ in you [1 Timothy 3:16] 
  1. WHO IS THE ANSWER? JESUS CHRIST

Jesus is THE WORD and THE TRUTH [John 14:6]. In Him is embedded all the grace and truth we need to do life and live godly. He is the light and life of our wellbeing. To know Him is LIFE ETERNAL [John 17:3]. 

Hallelujah to our God, for great is the mystery of godliness in Christ Jesus. Amen. 

FURTHER SCRIPTURES TO PONDER 

  1. Jeremiah 3:15 — God gives shepherds to feed with KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING. 
  2. Ephesians 4:11-16 — Five-fold gifts to equip, perfect, and mature the body. 
  3. Amos 8:11-13 — The famine of hearing the Word. 
  4. Acts 20:32 — The Word of His grace builds you up and gives inheritance. 
  5. 1 Peter 2:1-3 — Desire the sincere milk of the Word to grow. 
  6. 1 John 5:3-5 — His commandments are not grievous, and faith is the victory. 
  7. John 8:30-32; 14:6 — Continue in His Word. He is THE WAY, THE TRUTH, THE LIFE. 
  8. 2 Timothy 2:15; 3:14-17 — Study, be approved, be thoroughly furnished. 

IN ONE LINE: 
There may be drought, but God has provided the Word, the Spirit, and shepherds. Locate them, feed healthily, continue in the Word, and you will grow into maturity, freedom, and victory in Christ. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE SPIRIT OF UNDERSTANDING 

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THE SPIRIT OF UNDERSTANDING: A KEY TO ENACT AND AUTHENTICATE YOU IN LIVING AND DOING LIFE WISELY! 

A WISE MAN IS STRONG; yea, a man of KNOWLEDGE increaseth STRENGTH” Proverbs 24:5. 

It is true that a man of KNOWLEDGE is a man of STRENGTH; but a man of UNDERSTANDING is a man of WISDOM — the wisdom to live and do life wisely — anywhere, any day and any time, in the grace of Christ Jesus’ stead.  

“WISDOM IS THE PRINCIPAL THING; therefore get WISDOM: and with all thy getting get UNDERSTANDING” (Proverbs 4:7). 

I hereby EMPLOY you EXPEDIENTLY to pray in line with Ephesians 1:15-23 for THE SPIRIT OF WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING AND THE REVELATION OF KNOWLEDGE, in order to LIVE and DO LIFE WISELY. 

For WISDOM — the product of KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING — gives life and causes one to SHINE and RADIATE IN GLORY.  

“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. 

UNDERSTANDING emancipates and gives complete FREEDOM in all areas of life. 

For until you UNDERSTAND what you claim to KNOW, you are as good as the IGNORANT — UNINFORMED, UNPRODUCTIVE and ILL-EQUIPPED. 

A mere PASSION and KNOWLEDGE take one nowhere until there is UNDERSTANDING of that knowledgeable passion. 

Seek UNDERSTANDING today in the light of the Scriptures, for God will open the eyes of your understanding and give you ENLIGHTENMENT and ILLUMINATION in LIFE and GRACE to ensure GOD’S BLESSEDNESS within you in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen. 

Therefore, I pray that the eyes of your understanding may be ENLIGHTENED and ILLUMINATED, in LIFE and GRACE, to ensure the needed WISDOM that will give you LEVERAGE and STABILITY in your God-ordained PLAN, PURPOSE and PURSUIT. Amen!  

Herein is the PRAYERLINE of – Ephesians 1:15-23 to appropriate for yourself accordingly: 

“Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16 do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in MY PRAYERS: 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may GIVE to you the spirit of WISDOM and REVELATION in the KNOWLEDGE of Him, 18 the eyes of your UNDERSTANDING being enlightened; that you may KNOW what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power 20 which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. 22 And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, 23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all” Ephesians 1:15-23 NKJV. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“A WISE MAN IS STRONG; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength” Proverbs 24:5. 

“GOOD UNDERSTANDING GIVES FAVOUR: but the way of transgressors (ignorance) is hard (difficult, rough)” Proverbs 13:15 (Emphasis mine). 

“The man that WANDERS OUT OF THE WAY OF UNDERSTANDING shall remain in the congregation of the dead (unproductive, ignorant and unwise people)” (Proverbs 21:6 (Emphasis mine). 

“WISDOM IS THE PRINCIPAL THING; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding” (Proverbs 4:7). 

“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. 

SUMMARY: 
The message teaches that THE SPIRIT OF UNDERSTANDING is the KEY that ENABLES and AUTHENTICATES you to LIVE and DO LIFE WISELY, because WISDOM — the product of KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING — is what gives STRENGTH, FREEDOM, GLORY and STABILITY in Christ Jesus’ stead. 

KEY POINTS: 

  1. THE FOUNDATION: KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND WISDOM

KNOWLEDGE gives STRENGTH, but UNDERSTANDING gives WISDOM. And it is WISDOM that enables you to live and do life wisely anywhere, any day and any time. 
Proverbs 24:5 — “A WISE MAN IS STRONG; yea, a man of KNOWLEDGE increaseth STRENGTH” 
Proverbs 4:7 — “WISDOM IS THE PRINCIPAL THING; therefore get WISDOM: and with all thy getting get UNDERSTANDING” 

  1. THE OPERATING SPIRIT: THE SPIRIT OF WISDOM AND REVELATION

We are charged to pray for THE SPIRIT OF WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING AND THE REVELATION OF KNOWLEDGE according to Ephesians 1:15-23, so that the eyes of our understanding may be enlightened. This is how we are equipped to live wisely. 
Ephesians 1:17-18 — “…that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may GIVE to you the spirit of WISDOM and REVELATION in the KNOWLEDGE of Him, the eyes of your UNDERSTANDING being enlightened” 

  1. THE OUTCOME OF WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING

WISDOM — the product of KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING — gives life and causes one to SHINE and RADIATE IN GLORY. UNDERSTANDING also EMANCIPATES and gives complete FREEDOM in all areas of life. 
Ecclesiastes 8:1 — “a MAN’S WISDOM MAKETH HIS FACE TO SHINE, and the boldness of his face shall be changed” 
Proverbs 13:15 — “GOOD UNDERSTANDING GIVES FAVOUR: but the way of transgressors is hard” 

  1. THE DANGER OF KNOWLEDGE WITHOUT UNDERSTANDING

Until you UNDERSTAND what you claim to KNOW, you are as good as the IGNORANT — UNINFORMED, UNPRODUCTIVE and ILL-EQUIPPED. Mere PASSION and KNOWLEDGE take one nowhere without UNDERSTANDING. 
Proverbs 21:16 — “The man that WANDERS OUT OF THE WAY OF UNDERSTANDING shall remain in the congregation of the dead”  

  1. THE CALL TO ACTION: SEEK AND PRAY

SEEK UNDERSTANDING today in the light of the Scriptures, so God will give ENLIGHTENMENT and ILLUMINATION in LIFE and GRACE to ensure GOD’S BLESSEDNESS within us. 
We are to pray that the eyes of our understanding may be ENLIGHTENED and ILLUMINATED, in LIFE and GRACE, to ensure the needed WISDOM that gives LEVERAGE and STABILITY in our God-ordained PLAN, PURPOSE and PURSUIT. 
Ephesians 1:15-23 is presented as the PRAYERLINE to appropriate for this. 

IN SUMMARY: 
You need KNOWLEDGE for strength, but you must pursue UNDERSTANDING to get WISDOM. WISDOM is the principal thing because it makes you shine, gives favour, freedom, and authenticates wise living. Therefore, pray Ephesians 1:15-23 and seek understanding continually in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

WISDOM – THE APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE 

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WISDOM – THE APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE – IS THE CONTEXT IN DOING LIFE: THE PLACE FOR – ZEAL [PASSION], KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING IN FULFILLING LIFE PURPOSE! 

“If the AXE is DULL and he does NOT SHARPEN its edge, then he must EXERT more strength; but WISDOM [to SHARPEN the AXE] helps him SUCCEED [with LESS effort]” Ecclesiastes 10:10/Amplified 

Wisdom is PROFITABLE to DIRECT when one sharpens his life with knowledge. 
For godly wisdom is the application of godly knowledge. 
And godly knowledge is a consequence of godly INFORMATION — of being informed. 
When rightly applied with understanding of the context in question, it gives godly DIRECTION. 

For an informed, wise person makes informed, wise judgments and decisions. 
He feels no evil, imagines no evil, and thinks no evil in times of pressure and in judgment. 

“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 . . . 5 Whoso keepeth the commandment shall FEEL NO EVIL thing: and a WISE man’s heart discerneth both TIME and JUDGMENT” Ecclesiastes 8:1, 5. 

Therefore, I want you to SELAH for some moments before proceeding further. 
For SELAH is to PAUSE AND THINK — probably over the header, the content, and the context as you read along. 

And godly wisdom — the application of godly knowledge — is the essence of grace and virtue in all that pertains to doing earthly life and living godly toward the heavenly cause, by God’s divine enabling nature and power for the believing one in Christ Jesus’ stead. 

So, pause and think as it is written: 

“Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: 2 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 1:1-4. 

Know for sure and certain, that while there is a time to SOAR IN DOMINION, there is also a place of PASSION [ZEAL], KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING in life that is worth proper comprehension, in order to FULFILL PURPOSE meaningfully — in the wisdom of doing life and living godly in Christ Jesus’ stead. 

You need to have the perspective of each context respectively in order to apply your heart to the path of wisdom. 

For wisdom is the principal principle for your well-being, to ensure your God-given BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus’ stead is profitable, as it is written:  

“If the AXE is DULL and he does NOT SHARPEN its EDGE, then he must EXERT MORE STRENGTH; but WISDOM [to sharpen the axe] helps him SUCCEED [with less effort]” Ecclesiastes 10:10/Amplified. 

LET US CONSIDER THE CONTEXT OF – PASSION (ZEAL), KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING – IN THEIR RESPECTIVE RELATIVE PERSPECTIVE TO WISDOM: 

THE CONCEPT OF PASSION 
Passion, meaning Zeal, is a strong feeling — being intensely emotional about something. It is the vitality to our life PLAN, PURPOSE, and PURSUIT. 

However, mere passion — being passionate or zealous about something — is not enough to carry one through in life’s Plan, Purpose, and Pursuit. 
One needs KNOWLEDGE to enhance PASSION or ZEAL to a fruitful end. 

Our Lord Jesus Christ in humanity was full of COMPASSION [PASSIONATE] in all His ways of doing life to meet human needs. Matthew 15:32; Hebrews 5:1-10 
Although it is possible to be passionate about something without compassion, you cannot have compassion without being passionate to see the passion through. 

It therefore also means that being passionate about something with compassion — Career, Marriage, Relationship, Skill, Trade, Governance, Leadership, Ministry and more — can only be meaningful when there is added KNOWLEDGE to that desired PASSION. 

And this is simply why: 
“Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. 2 For I bear them record that they have a ZEAL [PASSION] of God, but not according to KNOWLEDGE. 3 For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. 4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth” Romans 10:1-4 (Emphasis Mine).  

THE CONCEPT OF KNOWLEDGE 
KNOWLEDGE is the information we feed into our being that defines our response to various matters in our doing life and living godly. 
And knowledge in context is not very much appreciated until you have experienced the effect of IGNORANCE — leading to stupidity and foolishness. 

It is very vital in our cause to life PLAN, PURPOSE, and PURSUIT to enhance one’s endeavours with the required or expected KNOWLEDGE for proficiency and for effectual and efficient results. 

One of the great High Priestly PRAYERS of Jesus Christ while in humanity was for us to KNOW the Father God — John 17:3. 
And He was so concerned about those that believe in Him to KNOW the TRUTH also — John 8:30-32. 
He equally challenged the religious sectarians and bigots of His days to KNOW the Scriptures in order for them to KNOW the power of God accordingly, otherwise they would keep living a mistaken and erroneous life — Matthew 22:29. 

It thus means that the KNOWING of the context of a thing is important to evade ignorance, stupidity, foolishness, and erroneous transmission of information. 

However, as good and important as KNOWLEDGE is, it is not enough to get stalled in knowledge. There is the need for UNDERSTANDING of that KNOWLEDGE in order to make it meaningful. 
For mere KNOWLEDGE without UNDERSTANDING puffs up — meaning it breeds PRIDE and ARROGANCE — and it is a dangerous place to be before God in all ramifications, because God resists the PROUD and ARROGANT in totality — James 4:5-7; Proverbs 15:25; Proverbs 16:5. 

Hence, to safeguard against pride and arrogance that a mere having of ONLY KNOWLEDGE can produce, be wise to add UNDERSTANDING to KNOWLEDGE, as in this scriptural admonition: 
“Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. KNOWLEDGE PUFFETH UP, but charity edifieth. 2 And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know. 3 But if any man love God, the same is known of him” 1 Corinthians 8:1-3 (Emphasis Mine).  

THE CONCEPT OF UNDERSTANDING 
The UNDERSTANDING of what you KNOW and are PASSIONATE about is the key to WISDOM for doing the life PLAN, PURPOSE, and PURSUIT. 

Until one UNDERSTANDS full well what one is KNOWLEDGEABLE and PASSIONATE about, there will be life struggle to attain a THRIVING, COLOURFUL, MEANINGFUL, and FULFILLING lifestyle in our cause of doing LIFE and GODLY LIVING in Christ Jesus’ stead. 

Our Lord Jesus had to ask two people He met on the way after His resurrection, as He walked with them, if they understood what they were discussing — even though they knew the scriptural context of what they were discussing on the road to Emmaus. 
And since they knew the context but did not understand the context, He then expounded the Scriptures to their understanding, and their spiritual eyes were illuminated and enlightened — Luke 24:1-27. 

Hence, there is the need to get UNDERSTANDING to help us make right decisions, which is wisdom — the bedrock and hallmark to living victoriously, as enjoined: 
“WISDOM is the principal thing; therefore GET wisdom: and with all thy GETTING GET UNDERSTANDING” Proverbs 4:7 (Emphasis Mine). 
 
IN SUMMARY: 
When you measure your passionate life as expected of you to have as a living being in any field of doing life with KNOWLEDGE — and you enhance that knowledge with UNDERSTANDING in context to the matter of life — there is no force on earth that can stop you in any endeavour, no matter how long it takes to deal with the circumstances in the context of time. 

Be wise to walk in WISDOM — PASSIONATE KNOWING [KNOWLEDGE] + UNDERSTANDING, for it makes you a winner, victor, overcomer, triumphant, and MORE THAN A CONQUEROR in the battlefield of life — any day, any time, and anywhere. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK! 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have COMPASSION on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way” Matthew 15:32 (Mark 8:2). 

“. . . 32 Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me: 33 shouldest not thou also have had COMPASSION on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee? 34 And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him . . .” Matthew 18:21-35. 

“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. 

“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. 

“The man that WANDERETH out of the WAY of UNDERSTANDING shall remain in the CONGREGATION of the dead” Proverbs 21:16. 

“Good UNDERSTANDING giveth favour: but the way of TRANSGRESSORS is HARD (DIFFICULT, UNPRODUCTIVE)” Proverbs 13:15. 

“Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do ERR (ERROR, MISTAKEN), not KNOWING the scriptures, nor the POWER of God” Matthew 22:29. 

“My people are DESTROYED for LACK OF KNOWLEDGE: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children” Hosea 4:6. 

“Therefore my people are gone into CAPTIVITY, because they have NO KNOWLEDGE: and their honourable men are famished, and their multitude dried up with thirst. 14 Therefore hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure: and their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shall descend into it. 15 And the mean man shall be brought down, and the mighty man shall be humbled, and the eyes of the lofty shall be humbled” Isaiah 5:13-15. 

SUMMARY: 
This message is a teaching on the divine formula for fulfilling life purpose: WISDOM, which is the APPLICATION OF GODLY KNOWLEDGE through PASSION [ZEAL] and UNDERSTANDING. Without all three working together, life becomes dull, wasted effort, and vulnerable to ignorance, pride, and bondage. 

KEY POINTS 

  1. WISDOM IS PROFITABLE TO DIRECT LIFE
    Wisdom sharpens the axe — “WISDOM [to SHARPEN the AXE] helps him SUCCEED [with LESS effort]” [Ecclesiastes 10:10]. 
    Godly Wisdom = The application of godly knowledge. 
    Godly Knowledge = A consequence of godly INFORMATION — being informed. 
    When applied with understanding, it gives godly DIRECTION. 
    Result of wisdom: A wise person makes informed judgments, feels no evil, and “discerneth both TIME and JUDGMENT” [Ecclesiastes 8:5]. His face shines with boldness [Ecclesiastes 8:1]. 
    Divine source: “His DIVINE POWER hath given unto us all things that pertain unto LIFE and GODLINESS, THROUGH THE KNOWLEDGE of him” [2 Peter 1:2-3]. We become partakers of the divine nature through it. 
  2. THE THREE PILLARS TO FULFILL PURPOSE
    You need all three in balance. One without the others leads to frustration. 

    THE CONCEPT OF PASSION [ZEAL]
    Definition: A strong, intense feeling. The vitality to life PLAN, PURPOSE, and PURSUIT. 
    Not enough alone: Mere zeal without knowledge leads to error. “They have a ZEAL of God, but not according to KNOWLEDGE” [Romans 10:2]. 
    Must have Compassion: Jesus was full of COMPASSION [PASSIONATE] to meet human needs [Matthew 15:32]. You can be passionate without compassion, but you cannot have compassion without passion. 
    Applies to all: Career, Marriage, Ministry, Leadership, Governance etc. Passion + Compassion must be enhanced by knowledge. 

    THE CONCEPT OF KNOWLEDGE
    Definition: The information we feed into our being that defines our response to life. 
    Why it matters: Ignorance leads to stupidity and foolishness. “My people are DESTROYED for LACK OF KNOWLEDGE” [Hosea 4:6]. “No KNOWLEDGE = CAPTIVITY” [Isaiah 5:13]. 
    Jesus emphasised it: Prayed we KNOW the Father [John 17:3], KNOW the Truth to be free [John 8:31-32], and KNOW the Scriptures and power of God [Matthew 22:29]. 
    Danger: Mere knowledge without understanding PUFFS UP — breeds PRIDE and ARROGANCE. “God resists the PROUD” [James 4:6]. “KNOWLEDGE PUFFETH UP, but charity edifieth” [1 Corinthians 8:1]. 

    THE CONCEPT OF UNDERSTANDING
    Definition: The ability to grasp what you know and are passionate about. It is the key to WISDOM. 
    Why it matters: Without understanding there is struggle. “The man that WANDERETH out of the WAY of UNDERSTANDING shall remain in the CONGREGATION of the dead” [Proverbs 21:16]. “Good UNDERSTANDING giveth favour” [Proverbs 13:15]. 
    Jesus modelled it: On the road to Emmaus, He expounded Scriptures so their understanding and spiritual eyes were enlightened [Luke 24:27]. 
    Command: “WISDOM is the principal thing; therefore GET wisdom: and with all thy GETTING GET UNDERSTANDING” [Proverbs 4:7].  
  1. THE FORMULA FOR VICTORIOUS LIVING
    WISDOM = PASSIONATE KNOWING [KNOWLEDGE] + UNDERSTANDING
    When you apply this: 
  1. You fulfill purpose meaningfully in Christ Jesus’ stead. 
  2. You apply your heart to the path of wisdom for God-given BLESSEDNESS. 
  3. You become a winner, victor, overcomer, triumphant, and MORE THAN A CONQUEROR in the battlefield of life.  

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS TO PONDER 

  1. Compassion in Action: “I have COMPASSION on the multitude” [Matthew 15:32]. “Shouldest not thou also have had COMPASSION on thy fellowservant?” [Matthew 18:33] 
  2. Knowledge brings Freedom: “ye shall KNOW THE TRUTH, and THE TRUTH shall make you FREE” [John 8:32] 
  3. Consequences of No Knowledge: Destruction [Hosea 4:6], Captivity [Isaiah 5:13], Error [Matthew 22:29] 
  4. Wisdom changes you: “a man’s WISDOM maketh his FACE to shine” [Ecclesiastes 8:1] 

CALL TO ACTION 

  1. SHARPEN YOUR AXE WITH KNOWLEDGE — Be informed by God’s Word. Don’t live by zeal alone or by ignorance. 
  2. ADD UNDERSTANDING TO YOUR KNOWLEDGE — Don’t get stalled in head knowledge. Ask God to give you insight so knowledge doesn’t puff you up. 
  3. LET PASSION BE FUELED BY COMPASSION — Be zealous but let it be to meet needs and glorify God, not self. 
  4. APPLY WISDOM DAILY — In every PLAN, PURPOSE, and PURSUIT, use PASSION + KNOWLEDGE + UNDERSTANDING to make decisions. This is how you “SOAR IN DOMINION” and fulfill purpose. 
  5. GUARD YOUR HEART — Avoid pride, arrogance, and error. Walk in humility before God’s divine power. 

DECLARATION: 
WISDOM IS THE PRINCIPAL THING. 
GET WISDOM.  GET UNDERSTANDING. 
Walk in PASSIONATE KNOWING + UNDERSTANDING and you cannot be stopped.

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE UNDERSTANDING FOR WISDOM 

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THE UNDERSTANDING FOR WISDOM: GET THE UNDERSTANDING IN ALL YOUR KNOWING! 

“WISDOM is the PRINCIPAL thing; therefore get WISDOM: and with ALL thy getting GET UNDERSTANDING” Proverbs 4:7. 

WHEN PEOPLE FAIL BADLY IN LIFE AND GODLINESS 
It is not merely only for not KNOWING — it is also for not UNDERSTANDING what they claim to know, and the PURPOSE and CONTEXT of a given cause to them. 

Hence, I have always said, and I will always say again and again that: 
“UNTIL YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU CLAIM TO KNOW OR TO HAVE KNOWN IN ANY MATTER OF LIFE AND GODLINESS, YOU ARE NOT BETTER THAN THE IGNORANT.” 

Having an idea is good. KNOWING and UNDERSTANDING your idea is another ball game. 

I have seen the assumed rich fall from penthouse glory to become beggars. 
And I have also seen the once poverty-stricken rise from grass to grace through KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING of the context of what is known, in doing life and godly living. 

When the assumed rich only land into wealth by mere knowledge born out of opportunity and zealousness, and without the understanding of the context — the know-how to sustain that position — the expectation fails woefully. 

In the same scenario, if a once poverty-stricken person takes to knowledge, accompanied with the know-how, and with the understanding of the demand of such context, certainly that person in that journey will arrive and live up to the demand to sustain and maintain it. 

This is the how to do life in godliness, in all matters and in the face of likely challenges in life. 
This is the how to weather through the set conditions to the matter in question. 
And this is the how to become in the midst of the irrelevance about the context.  

“While the EARTH remaineth, SEEDTIME and HARVEST, and COLD and HEAT, and SUMMER and WINTER, and DAY and NIGHT shall not cease” Genesis 8:22. 

Knowing your spouse is good, but if you don’t UNDERSTAND each other, there’s going to be a bomb explosion one day. 

That’s why a lack of the KNOWING and UNDERSTANDING of the PURPOSE of a relationship leads to an abusive [abnormal use] relationship. 

So, be intentional and pragmatic to strive to know and understand your spouse in your relationship day by day, so that you can keep blossoming, refreshing, rekindling, and rejuvenating in all weathers. 
Do this in order to ensure you are living in answered prayers in life. 

For WISDOM IS the application of KNOWLEDGE, which is the by-access to UNDERSTANDING leading to deliverance and BLESSEDNESS in the grace. 

And it is through KNOWLEDGE we can grasp the BLESSEDNESS of God unto fulfilment, in life and grace in Christ Jesus’ stead. 
Amen. 

“Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to KNOWLEDGE, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered . . .” 1 Peter 3:7-12. 

“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. 

Being educated and informed in a career or trade is good, but not understanding your career or trade will cause a problem to you and others one day – leading to loss of trust, financial power, personnel and such like. For as the saying goes: 

“A BAD WORKMAN QUARRELS WITH HIS TOOLS” 

Being a Gospel Minister is a gracious privilege, but not understanding the context and etiquette of being a Shepherd in looking well over God’s heritage will make you a hypocrite, arrogant, erroneous and a wolf in sheep clothing. Instead of being the CHIEF SERVANT to SERVE, you become the CHIEF LORDSHIP over God’s heritage. And we know in God’s set plan: humility in His service breeds His exaltation anything otherwise, God despises and brings to a fall. Mark 10:35-45; Hebrews 5:7-9; Philippians 2:1-11; James 4:6-7, 10; 1 Peter 5:5-6. 

To be in any Leadership and management in private, non-governmental government, or other public position of making decision is good, but if you lack the UNDERSTANDING for leadership and governance, you will destroy the people’s invested TIME, EFFORTS, MATERIAL and FINANCE under your watch. It takes INFORMED – knowledgeable and understandable – LEADERS, to LEAD and GOVERN with humane and empathy while the UNINFORMED – with insufficient knowledge and understanding – ends up being RULERS – bossy, authoritarian, autocratic and emperor like. And I say to you today and now – WHICH ARE YOU – A LEADER or A RULER? 

More so, a LACK of UNDERSTANDING toward a set PRINCIPLE, will cause you to always REACT, make excuses and blame others for your inadequacy and failure. It will cause you to not take the RESPONSIBILITY and ACCOUNTABILITY for your actions – also, a lack of PURPOSEFUL UNDERSTANDING to achieving meaningful RESULTS. 

UNDERSTANDING the PURPOSE of a thing, is the needed enabling grace in order to achieve in life under God meaningfully and to be fulfilled in any driven cause too. Also, a lack of ALL NEEDED UNDERSTANDING to a cause, makes people live a life without meaningful PURPOSE and FULFILMENT for themselves and others. 

WISDOM equals to KNOWLEDGE plus UNDERSTANDING. And it’s based on PRINCIPLE; it’s scripturally GOOD and PROFITABLE in doing life and living godly in Christ Jesus stead; and it’s a DEFENCE and life GIVING to one’s LIFE ESSENCE. I plead with you therefore to pursue after UNDERSTANDING in your about KNOWING for your own good. Understanding helps one to APPLY in context of the known thereby achieving meaningfully and purposefully in fulfilment of one’s endeavour. WISDOM IS THE APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE WITH UNDERSTANDING. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK!  

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Wisdom is GOOD with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun. 12 For wisdom is a DEFENCE, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom GIVETH life to them that have it” Ecclesiastes 7:11-12. 

“WISDOM is the PRINCIPAL thing; therefore get WISDOM: and with ALL thy getting GET UNDERSTANDING” Proverbs 4:7. 

“Good UNDERSTANDING giveth FAVOUR: but the way of TRANSGRESSORS is HARD (DIFFICULT, UNPRODUCTIVE, TASKMASTER LIKE)” Proverbs 13:15 Emphasis Mine. 

“The man that WANDERETH out of THE WAY of UNDERSTANDING shall REMAIN in the CONGREGATION of the DEAD (UNPRODUCTIVE, OBSCURED, SLOTHFUL, SLUGGARD, MEAN)“ Proverbs 21:16 Emphasis Mine. 

“Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, 16 cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my PRAYERS; 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may GIVE unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the KNOWLEDGE of him: 18 the eyes of your UNDERSTANDING being enlightened; that ye may KNOW what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints . . .” Ephesians 1:15-23. 

SUMMARY 

This message is a charge to pursue UNDERSTANDING as the principal thing. The message declares that failure in life and godliness is not just from not KNOWING, but from not UNDERSTANDING the purpose and context of what we know. 
Anchored on Proverbs 4:7 — “WISDOM is the PRINCIPAL thing; therefore, get WISDOM: and with ALL thy getting GET UNDERSTANDING” 

KEY POINTS: 

  1. KNOWLEDGE WITHOUT UNDERSTANDING LEADS TO FAILURE
    Proverbs 21:16— The man that wanders out of the way of UNDERSTANDING shall remain in the congregation of the dead. 
    Examples: 
  • The “assumed rich” fall from penthouse to beggar when they have knowledge/zeal but no understanding of how to sustain it. 
  • The once poor rise from grass to grace when they combine knowledge + understanding + know-how. 
    Genesis 8:22 — Life operates by seedtime, harvest, seasons. You must understand the context to succeed. 
  1. UNDERSTANDING IN RELATIONSHIPS
    1 Peter 3:7 — “dwell with them according to KNOWLEDGE”
    Knowing your spouse is good, but not UNDERSTANDING each other leads to “bomb explosion” and abusive [abnormal-use] relationships. 
    Be intentional daily to know and understand so you keep blossoming, refreshing, and live in answered prayers. 
    WISDOM IS the application of knowledge which gives access to understanding → deliverance and blessedness. 
  1. UNDERSTANDING IN CAREER, TRADE & MINISTRY
    “A BAD WORKMAN QUARRELS WITH HIS TOOLS” — Lack of understanding in your career leads to loss of trust, finance, and personnel.
    Gospel Ministry: Without understanding the context of being a Shepherd, you become hypocritical, arrogant, and a wolf in sheep’s clothing. 
    Instead of CHIEF SERVANT to SERVE, you become CHIEF OF LORDSHIP. 
    Mark 10:35-45; 1 Peter 5:5-6 — Humility breeds exaltation. God despises pride. 
  1. UNDERSTANDING IN LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
    To lead in private, NGO, or government is good, but without UNDERSTANDING you will destroy people’s TIME, EFFORTS, MATERIALS, and FINANCES.
    INFORMED LEADERS lead with humanity and empathy. 
    UNINFORMED RULERS become bossy, authoritarian, autocratic, emperor-like. 
    Question: WHICH ARE YOU — A LEADER or A RULER?  
  1. UNDERSTANDING AND PRINCIPLE
    A LACK of UNDERSTANDING toward principle makes you REACT, make excuses, blame others, and avoid RESPONSIBILITY and ACCOUNTABILITY.
    It also leads to lack of PURPOSEFUL UNDERSTANDING and no meaningful RESULTS. 
    UNDERSTANDING the PURPOSE of a thing is the enabling grace to achieve meaningfully and be fulfilled under God. 
    Without it, people live without PURPOSE and FULFILMENT. 
  2. THE FORMULA: WISDOM
    WISDOM = KNOWLEDGE + UNDERSTANDING 
    It is based on PRINCIPLE. It is scripturally GOOD and PROFITABLE for godly living Ecclesiastes 7:11-12. 
    Wisdom is a DEFENCE and LIFE-GIVING to one’s LIFE ESSENCE. 
    2 Peter 1:2-4 — Through the KNOWLEDGE of God and Jesus, His divine power gives us all things for life and godliness. 
    Ephesians 1:17-18 — Pray for the spirit of wisdom and revelation, and eyes of UNDERSTANDING being enlightened. 

CALL TO ACTION: 

TO ALL BELIEVERS: 

  • Pursue UNDERSTANDING — In all your getting, get understanding Proverbs 4:7. Don’t just know. Understand the purpose and context. 
  • Apply What You Know — Understanding helps you APPLY in context and fulfil your endeavour meaningfully. 
  • Take Responsibility — Stop reacting and blaming. Walk in accountability under God’s principles. 
  • Live by Wisdom — Let knowledge + understanding produce wisdom that defends you, gives life, and leads to blessedness in Christ Jesus’ stead. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK: Good UNDERSTANDING giveth FAVOUR Proverbs 13:15. Get wisdom. Get understanding 

 REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOLY

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THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOLY: THE UNDERSTANDING MAKES ONE TO RULE AND REIGN IN LIFE! 

“The FEAR of the Lord is the BEGINNING of WISDOM: and THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOLY is UNDERSTANDING” Proverbs 9:10. 

You are REDEEMED to REIGN in LIFE in Christ Jesus and to RULE over the ENEMY and COHORTS in DOMINION. You are either REIGNING in life in grace OVER and AGAINST all circumstances and situations or you are being OVERWHELMED by your circumstances and situations; and therein living in fears and phobia, intimidation, inferiority complexes and such like human weakness and limitations. 

I challenge you in Christ Jesus, that you CAN RESOLVE to REIGN in life and RULE in DOMINION over the ENEMY and COHORTS from this day ONWARDS and UPWARDS as – a royal priesthood, a chosen generation, a holy personality/nation and a peculiar breed person; being enabled by grace to go forth and show forth the praises of Him that has delivered you and transformed and transfigured you from the kingdom of darkness into His marvellous light of glory, honour and grace. 

You are ROYAL – royalties RULE and REIGN. And it’s your time and turn as ROYAL priesthood to both RULE over the ENEMY and COHORTS in DOMINION and REIGN in LIFE in the GRACE, in every way in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

And let’s do it NOW. 

SELAH – PAUSE and THINK! 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Give INSTRUCTION to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a JUST man, and he will increase in learning. 10 The FEAR of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: AND THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOLY IS UNDERSTANDING. 11 For by me thy DAYS shall be MULTIPLIED, and the YEARS OF THY LIFE shall be INCREASED” Proverbs 9:9-11. 

“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. 

“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) . . . 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. 

“To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 5 ye also, as LIVELY STONES, are built up a SPIRITUAL HOUSE, an HOLY PRIESTHOOD, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ . . . 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 2:4-5, 9-10. 

Further Scriptural Reading: Colossians 1:13-14; Ephesians 1:7-8; 2 Corinthians 2:14; 1 John 5:3-5; 1 Corinthians 15:57; Romans 8:37. 

SUMMARY: 

This message is centred on REIGNING IN LIFE AND RULING IN DOMINION, emphasising the knowledge of the Holy and empowerment through Christ Jesus. 

Key Points: 

  1. Knowledge of the Holy: Understanding God brings wisdom and reign in life (Proverbs 9:10).
  2. Redeemed to Reign: Believers are redeemed to reign in life and rule over the enemy (Revelation 5:9-10, Romans 5:17, 21).
  3. Royal Priesthood: Believers are a chosen generation, royal priesthood, and holy nation (1 Peter 2:4-5, 9-10).
  4. Reigning in Life: Believers can reign in life by grace, overcoming circumstances and situations (Romans 5:17, 21).
  5. Dominion Over Enemy: Believers have dominion over the enemy and cohorts through Christ Jesus (Revelation 5:9-10, 1 John 5:3-5). 

Scriptural References: 

  • Proverbs 9:10 – Fear of the Lord and knowledge of the Holy 
  • Revelation 5:9-10 – Redeemed to reign 
  • Romans 5:17, 21 – Reigning in life by grace 
  • 1 Peter 2:4-5, 9-10 – Royal priesthood and chosen generation 
  • Colossians 1:13-14, Ephesians 1:7-8, 2 Corinthians 2:14, 1 John 5:3-5, 1 Corinthians 15:57, Romans 8:37 – Further reading 

Call to Action: Resolve to reign in life and rule in dominion over the enemy and cohorts, empowered by Christ Jesus. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

YOUR FAITH IS THE VICTORY – IN THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE TIMES 

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YOUR FAITH IS THE VICTORY – IN THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE TIMES: ONLY STAY STEADY IN THE WORD AND NOT IN THE NOISE! 

“And of THE CHILDREN OF ISSACHAR, which were men that had UNDERSTANDING OF THE TIMES, to KNOW what Israel OUGHT TO DO; the heads of them were two hundred; AND ALL THEIR BRETHREN WERE AT THEIR COMMANDMENT” 1 Chronicles 12:32. 

It’s time to REDEEM the time by UNDERSTANDING the moment wherein you are, by the GRACE, and wherein you STAND in Christ Jesus’ stead, Amen. There are so many NOISE, NOSY, ANALYTICAL and NOISY people everywhere at these present global challenges in ECONOMICS, WAR, POLITICS and PANDEMICS – and the consequences of these happenings on individuals, families, communities, nations, and globally are having a great effect. Lots of families and nations are on ECONOMIC meltdown, with job losses and bereavement.  Businesses are remodeling to suit the times; except individuals awake to innovate, create, initiate, and explore – just businesses are manoeuvring, KNOWING and UNDERSTANDING the changes in times. For these businesses are making intentional efforts to upgrade by INNOVATING, CREATING, INITIATING and EXPLORING the various ways of doing life with the changes in time, knowing it may be difficult to fit into this anchor leg of rat race to become stable by stalling. 

“The man that WANDERETH OUT OF THE WAY OF UNDERSTANDING shall remain in the CONGREGATION OF THE DEAD (UNPRODUCTIVE, OBSCURED, SLOTHFUL, SLUGGARD, MEAN)” Proverbs 21:16 Emphasis Mine. 

“GOOD UNDERSTANDING GIVETH FAVOUR: but the WAY of TRANSGRESSORS is HARD (DIFFICULT, CHALLENGING)” Proverbs 13:15. 

And unfortunately, lots of people are geared towards the noise around and about them, on a daily basis, rather than taking advantage of the moment to AWAKE from their sleep and slumbering statuesque – and to look inward for an onward and upward trajectory match – and to get the illumination and enlightening that’s needed in order to update and upgrade skills and experience – and to acquire the needed know-how to take and get to the next phase or segment that shows up. The present moment calls for an inward and outward global view of life and how to take it along to affect and effect oneself for good – both locally, nationally and in many other respects internationally; and this awakening call from a slumbering statuesque is gracious and empowering, in order to make one to EXPLORE, CREATE, INNOVATE, INITIATE and MANOEUVRE into a better and best phase in all that pertains to doing life, while in the moment, and when all is done and over. It’s God’s intent to deliver us from the present EVIL times but we have to awake through understanding our times in grace. 

“Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave himself for our sins, THAT HE MIGHT DELIVER US FROM THIS PRESENT EVIL WORLD, according to the WILL of God and our Father: 5 to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen” Galatians 1:3-5. 

It’s UNDERSTANDING the TIMES to plan, evolve, explore, create, initiate by the WORD of God through FAITH for the UNSEEN to be made SEEN – that is, to be made REAL because of your God given endowment within [Hebrews 11:1-3]. It’s time to put on the gear of FAITH to plan, prepare and pursue through DILIGENCE, that VISION that you’ve written, which only your eyes have seen, ears have not heard and not yet in any man’s thoughts or ideals – ([Habakkuk 2:1-4; 1 Corinthians 2:9-10]. It’s time to make that SET VISION simplified to your understanding – that is, to read it over and over again, until it develops within you before you take a FLIGHT – I mean, to RUN with it. You have no reason to FAIL by faith. FAITH gives the VICTORY and TRIUMPH; and the enabling to OVERCOME graciously and gracefully OVER the world set system and impact in our lives. 

My earnest PRAYER is that you, as a child of God, is not left behind in been able to do LIFE and live GODLY because you are overwhelmed of the changes that will confront or already confronting your FAITH in Christ Jesus stead; and to some, are unfortunately UNPREPARED as the HORSE, to DILIGENTLY win each by the grace of God wherein they stand.  

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK! 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“And of The Children Of Issachar, which were men that had UNDERSTANDING OF THE TIMES, to KNOW what Israel OUGHT TO DO; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment” 1 Chronicles 12:32. 

“The man that WANDERETH OUT OF THE WAY OF UNDERSTANDING shall remain in the CONGREGATION OF THE DEAD (UNPRODUCTIVE, OBSCURED, SLOTHFUL, SLUGGARD, MEAN)” Proverbs 21:16 Emphasis Mine. 

“GOOD UNDERSTANDING GIVETH FAVOUR: but the WAY of TRANSGRESSORS is HARD (DIFFICULT, CHALLENGING)” Proverbs 13:15. 

“For this is the LOVE of God, that we KEEP his COMMANDMENTS: and his COMMANDMENTS are not GRIEVOUS (Irksome, Burdensome, Taskmaster-Like). 4 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 5:3-5 (Emphasis Mine). 

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, THE EVIDENCE OF THINGS NOT SEEN. 2 For by it the elders OBTAINED a good report. 3 Through FAITH we UNDERSTAND that the worlds were FRAMED by the WORD of God, so that things which are SEEN were not MADE of things which DO APPEAR . . . 11But without faith it is IMPOSSIBLE to PLEASE him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that DILIGENTLY seek him” Hebrews 11:1-3, 6. 

“I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved. 2 And the Lord answered me, and said, WRITE THE VISION, AND MAKE IT PLAIN UPON TABLES, THAT HE MAY RUN THAT READETH IT. 3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. 4 Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: BUT THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY HIS FAITH” Habakkuk 2:1-4. 

“Wherefore he saith, AWAKE THOU THAT SLEEPEST, and ARISE from the DEAD (Idling, noise, unpreparedness), and Christ shall give thee light. 15 See then that ye WALK CIRCUMSPECTLY, not as fools, but as wise, 16 REDEEMING THE TIME, because the days are EVIL (Challenging). 17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but UNDERSTANDING WHAT THE WILL OF THE LORD IS” Ephesians 5:14-17 (Emphasis Mine). 

“Therefore being JUSTIFIED BY FAITH, we have PEACE with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 by whom also we have ACCESS BY FAITH into THIS GRACE WHEREIN WE STAND, and rejoice in HOPE of the GLORY of God” Romans 5:1-2. 

“The HORSE is PREPARED against the DAY of BATTLE: but SAFETY is of the Lord” Proverbs 21:31. 

“Seest thou a man DILIGENT in his BUSINESS? he shall STAND before KINGS (Honour, Dignity); he shall not STAND before MEAN (Obscure, Vague, Uncertain) men” Proverbs 22:29 (Emphasis Mine). 

“The PLANS and REFLECTIONS of the HEART BELONG TO MAN, But the [wise] ANSWER of the tongue is from the Lord . . . 9 A MAN’S MIND PLANS HIS WAY [as he journeys through life], But the Lord DIRECTS HIS STEPS and ESTABLISHES them” Proverbs 16:1, 9 (Amplified). 

SUMMARY: 

This message is centred on understanding the times and staying victorious in God’s word amidst global challenges.  

It emphasises the importance of faith, diligence, and pursuing one’s vision to overcome obstacles and live a godly life. 

Key Points: 

  1. Understand the times: Believers need to understand the moment they’re in and stand firm in Christ Jesus’ stead (1 Chronicles 12:32, Ephesians 5:15-17).
  2. Don’t be overwhelmed by noise: Avoid being distracted by noisy, analytical people and circumstances; instead, focus on God’s word (Proverbs 21:16, Proverbs 13:15).
  3. Innovate and create: Businesses are adapting to changes; believers should too, by innovating, creating, and exploring new ways (Ephesians 5:15-17).
  4. Faith is the victory: Faith in God’s word brings victory and enables overcoming the world (1 John 5:3-5, Hebrews 11:1-3).
  5. Diligence and preparation: Believers should be diligent and prepared, like a horse ready for battle, to win each day (Proverbs 21:31, Proverbs 22:29).
  6. Write and pursue vision: Write down your vision, make it plain, and pursue it through faith and diligence (Habakkuk 2:1-4, Hebrews 11:1-3).
  7. Awake and arise: Awake from slumber and arise to explore, create, innovate, and initiate (Ephesians 5:14-17). 

Key Scriptures: 

  • 1 Chronicles 12:32 – Understanding the times 
  • 1 John 5:4-5 – Faith is the victory 
  • Proverbs 21:31 – Diligence and preparation 
  • Habakkuk 2:2-3 – Write and pursue vision 

Call to Action: Stay steady in God’s word, understand the times, and pursue your vision with faith and diligence. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

 

THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOLY

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THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOLY: KNOWING And UNDERSTANDING The ESSENCE! 

“The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of wisdom [its starting point and its essence], And THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOLY ONE is UNDERSTANDING and SPIRITUAL insight” Proverbs 9:10/Amplified. 

I’ve yet to find a Believer in Christ who doesn’t want to actualise and see that everything about their Faith in Christ Jesus is TANGIBLE, REACHABLE and LIVEABLE. Unfortunately, not all are experiencing the FULLNESS of Christ Jesus’ stead in their day-to-day living as may be expected IN THE GRACE wherein we STAND by faith, as in the Holy Writ. 

“Therefore being JUSTIFIED BY FAITH, we have PEACE with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 by whom also we have ACCESS BY FAITH into this GRACE WHEREIN WE STAND, and REJOICE IN HOPE of the glory of God” Romans 5:1-2. 

In ESSENCE, actualising our REDEMPTION REALITY in Christ Jesus is only made possible through, firstly, KNOWLEDGE – that is, by the ACKNOWLEDGING; and secondly, it’s with the UNDERSTANDING of one’s FAITH in Christ Jesus – being COMMUNICATED to matters of Life and Godly Living as it’s written in the Holy Writ: 

“That the COMMUNICATION of your FAITH may become EFFECTUAL (productive, result oriented) by the ACKNOWLEDGING of every GOOD THING which is IN YOU in Christ Jesus” Philemon 1:6/Emphasis mine. 

“Grace and peace [that special SENSE OF SPIRITUAL well-being] be MULTIPLIED to you in the [true, intimate] KNOWLEDGE of God and of Jesus our Lord. 3 For His divine power has bestowed on us [absolutely] everything necessary for [a dynamic spiritual] life and godliness, through true and personal KNOWLEDGE of Him who CALLED us by His own glory and excellence. 4 For by these He has bestowed on us His precious and magnificent promises [of inexpressible value], so that by them you may escape from the immoral freedom that is in the world because of disreputable desire, and become sharers of the divine nature” 2 Peter 1:2-4/Amplified. 

And until you can ACTUALISE the ESSENCE of REDEMPTION of Christ Jesus in and for you, the COMMUNICATION of your FAITH in Christ Jesus will always be a – struggle, strange, burdensome, irksome and taskmaster like. It’s for this lack of the knowledge and understanding of THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOLY that there are many MERE – ‘AMEN’, HALLELUJAH’ ‘I RECEIVE’ and ‘BLESS ME’ – Christians around despite their long-standing efforts in the Churches of Christ. This OUGHT not to be so in Christ Jesus and for all that Christ Jesus is to us in God. 

I am emboldened to say that you can APPROPRIATE and ENACT through a personal knowledge and understanding of THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOLY in your redemption in Christ Jesus, of all that God has – DONE IN you, DONE FOR you, DONE WITH you and He’s DOING THROUGH you, supposedly and indeed. 

Here are few ESSENCE to enable you see a gracious reasons to earnestly crave and seek for THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOLY through ACKNOWLEDGING and UNDERSTANDING of all that God did for you in Christ Jesus; this is to help you APPROPRIATE and ENACT with ease your REDEMPTION into reality and as a POSSESSION. It is the KNOWING AND UNDERSTANDING: 

  • That a man’s ignorance is His own mountain, but the knowledge of the truth gives freedom and dominion – John 8:32. 
  • That knowledge will deliver one from life and scriptural errors, and help one engage with God’s power to save, deliver, and restore – Matthew 22:29 
  • That your dominion in life is a product of your knowledge – Daniel 11:32. 
  • That a man’s value for knowledge determines his ultimate worth – Isaiah 33:6. 
  • That knowledge is power, freedom and dominion, while religion is imprisonment and bondage – Luke 11:52. 
  • That the grace that determines our status is a function of knowledge – 2 Peter 1:2. 
  • That when you run after knowledge, goodness and mercy runs after you – Proverbs 1:22, 29-33. 
  • That People who hates knowledge can’t secure heaven’s favour – Proverbs 13:15; Hosea 4:6; Isaiah 5:13-15. 
  • That age is not equal to knowledge and should not be taken for knowledge – Job. 32:7-9. 
  • That if your thoughts are not updated, your life will be outdated – Proverbs 24:5. 
  • That when you add a little MORE knowledge to your life daily, you live a little better – Proverbs 4:18. 
  • That whatever you have no value for you have no access to – Mark. 6:5-6.  
  • That studying for knowledge is not a transferable responsibility – 2 Timothy 2:15. 
  • That the only authentic proof of knowledge is freedom and liberty – John 8:32. 
  • That when you don’t grow in the spirit of knowledge, you end up groaning in life – 2 Peter 3:18.  
  • That those who seek to know men, don’t know God; when you seek to know God, people will seek to know you – Jeremiah 17:5-8; Matthew 6:24. 
  • That your knowledge of Jesus makes you absolutely sure of tomorrow – John 17:3; Isaiah 33:6. 
  • And you can’t POSSESS a lasting POSSESSION with unsecured knowledge – Proverbs 25:2; Job 23:12; Matthew 22:29. 

These writs above though not limited, indicates the essence of KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING of the Holy in order to access the FULNESS of Him. Hence, I say, Don’t SETTLE and BECOME a believer in Christ Jesus, who is envelope just with – ‘BLESS ME’, ‘HALLELUJAH’, ‘I RECEIVE’, ‘AMEN’ and such like – seek after knowing and understanding the Holy one for your ESSENCE and FULNESS. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK! 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“But upon mount Zion shall be deliverance, and there shall be holiness; and the house of Jacob shall POSSESS THEIR POSSESSIONS” Obadiah 1:17. 

“The Lord our God spake unto us in Horeb, saying, Ye have dwelt long enough in this mount: 7 turn you, and take your journey, and go to the mount of the Amorites, and unto all the places nigh thereunto, in the plain, in the hills, and in the vale, and in the south, and by the sea side, to the land of the Canaanites, and unto Lebanon, unto the great river, the river Euphrates. 8 Behold, I have set the land before you: GO in and POSSESS the land which the Lord sware unto your fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give unto them and to their seed after them” Deuteronomy 1:6-8. 

“Even as Abraham BELIEVED God, and it was ACCOUNTED to him for righteousness. 7 Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. 8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the GOSPEL unto Abraham, saying, In Thee Shall All Nations Be Blessed. 9 So then THEY WHICH BE OF FAITH ARE BLESSED WITH FAITHFUL ABRAHAM . . . 13 Christ hath REDEEMED us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: 14 that THE BLESSING OF ABRAHAM might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the PROMISE of the Spirit through faith . . . 26 For ye are all the children of God by FAITH in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is neither JEW NOR GREEK, there is neither BOND NOR FREE, there is neither MALE NOR FEMALE: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise” Galatians 3:6-9, 13-14, 26-29. 

“Now the Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: 2 and I will make of thee a GREAT NATION, and I will BLESS thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a BLESSING: 3 and I will BLESS them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: AND IN THEE SHALL ALL FAMILIES OF THE EARTH BE BLESSED” Genesis 12:1-3. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises the importance of knowing and understanding the knowledge of the Holy (God) in order to actualise and experience the fullness of redemption in Christ Jesus. 

Key Points: 

  1. Knowledge is key: The message emphasizes the need for believers to seek knowledge and understanding of God’s word and His ways (Proverbs 9:10, 2 Peter 1:2-4).
  2. Redemption reality: Actualizing redemption reality in Christ Jesus requires knowledge and understanding of one’s faith (Romans 5:1-2, Galatians 3:6-9).
  3. Communication of faith: Effective communication of faith is linked to acknowledging and understanding God’s goodness and presence in one’s life (Philemon 1:6).
  4. The essence of redemption: Redemption is not just a declaration, but a reality to be lived and experienced (Galatians 3:13-14, 26-29).
  5. The problem of ignorance: Ignorance of God’s word and ways lead to scriptural errors, bondage, and lack of dominion (Matthew 22:29, Hosea 4:6). 

The benefits of knowledge: Knowledge brings freedom, dominion, power, and understanding, while ignorance leads to bondage and limitation (John 8:32, Proverbs 1:22, 29-33). 

Scriptural references: The message is supported by numerous scriptural references, emphasising the importance of seeking knowledge and understanding. 

Call to Action: The message encourages believers to seek the knowledge of the Holy, acknowledging and understanding God’s goodness and presence in their lives, and to communicate their faith effectively. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

HAVING AN UNDERSTANDING IN THE GRACE 

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HAVING AN UNDERSTANDING IN THE GRACE: IT GIVES THE NEEDED ALTITUDE TO OUTSMART YOUR TEACHERS AND TEXTBOOKS [ANCIENTS]! 

“Therefore being JUSTIFIED BY FAITH, we have PEACE with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 by whom also we have ACCESS BY FAITH into THIS GRACE WHEREIN WE STAND, and REJOICE IN HOPE of the glory of God” Romans 5:1-2. 

Having an UNDERSTANDING IN THE GRACE wherein you STAND in Christ Jesus by being JUSTIFIED and with an ACCESS to Father God by faith – it’s the needed leverage to be – ABOVE ONLY. Understanding gives you the needed ALTITUDE to outsmart your TEACHERS and TEXTBOOKS in your onward and upward trajectory in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

“O how LOVE I thy law! it is my MEDITATION all the day. 98 Thou through thy commandments hast MADE ME WISER than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. 99 I have more UNDERSTANDING than ALL my TEACHERS: for thy testimonies are my meditation. 100 I UNDERSTAND more than THE ANCIENTS, because I keep thy precepts” Psalms 119:97-100. 

“The beginning of wisdom is: Get [skillful and godly] WISDOM [it is preeminent]! And with all your acquiring, get UNDERSTANDING [actively seek spiritual discernment, mature comprehension, and logical interpretation]” Proverbs 4:7/Amplified. 

I don’t know who your TEACHER has been, INSTRUCTOR, MENTOR and what kind of ANCIENTS (Books, Biography) you have read or reading or understudy or understudying at this moment, but I have miniature short story of life at sunrise to sunset as a teen. 

Growing up, I hear this continuous phrase that our children should be better than us and they should outsmart one in LIFE and GODLY LIVING. For this cause most parents I know work so hard to ensure that their children become exactly that in many ways, though most of those bulk of work to that greatness, are on the child/children shoulder in order for them to BECOME what they are PURPORTED to be in many ways too. 

I remembered while getting set for my secondary, my dear father and Dad and Papa of blessed memory called me to his bedroom one early morning which is unusual, to give me instructions to greatness in my life. He called me many times by my name and asked me, how many times did he called me. I did answer him, then said afterwards, what’s my family name. I answered him again accordingly. He said that as I leave for the Boarding School, I should not forget my name and family name. Meaning, live up to it and ABOVE ALL, I should ensure to be better off than he is and those [patriarchal] before him. Meaning, it’s my RESPONSIBILITY and ACCOUNTABILITY to BECOME. I heard him well. And INDEED, I heard him in every decision I put up to action in the course of that teenage path of life. 

“But the PATH of the just (righteous) is like the light of dawn, That shines brighter and brighter until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day” Proverbs 4:18/AMP. 

“Thou wilt SHEW me the PATH of life: in thy PRESENCE is FULNESS of joy; at thy RIGHT HAND there are PLEASURES for evermore” Psalms 16:11. 

And as a young teenage that have accepted Christ Jesus into my life then, the only thing I know and could hear within me, supposedly by the Holy Spirit then, was to be PRINCIPLED in my PATH in order to evade distractions and then become. And out of my given pocket spending while in boarding school, I bought extra textbooks or workbook way beyond what the school recommended in syllabus and prospectus, just to top up my intent in GRACE. It was not just necessarily as I recall now and as then to meet up with my loving Dad’s intents or demands, but to ensure that I don’t jeopardise my FAITH in Christ Jesus by being a FAILURE or FAILING student, who then have to live on the mercy of my TEACHERS or TUTORS. I wanted to be ABOVE ONLY. And looking back and taking a reflection, down memory lane, it paid off. Am grateful to Dad. Thank you God for giving him to be my father, Dad and Papa and also as my personal instructors in many ways – and he’s forever in hearts and thoughts. 

“For though ye have ten thousand INSTRUCTORS in Christ, yet have ye not many FATHERS: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel” 1 Corinthians 4:15. 

Overtime, my class Tutor, will call me to give my classmates teaching classes while he’s away for staff meetings to keep ORDER and DECENCY in the classroom. And my classmates were so surprised of such accordance by the Classroom Tutor, that two of them came to my hostel one day and stole my gifted Bible from my dear Uncle Austin [Rev A U MORMAH], as a measure to deter me. Thank God one of them gave his life to Christ Jesus afterwards and now Pastoring a Church to God’s glory. Also, during classes, I will ask my Tutors of various interest subjects, questions that they were wandering and wondering how manage and how come if I am using the same teaching syllabus and prospectus materials as others and as requested by the school then. Neither the Teacher nor the students knew then that I have read Psalms 119:97-100 in my Bible, of what I can be if I give in to a principled living as the path to channel my life by God’s WORD. 

And along with Psalmist Scripture that was an instructional awakening for me to be effectual – productive and results oriented, I do embraced also in principle, and by KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING, the essence of DILIGENCE and PREPAREDNESS ahead of demand in context, of the scriptures of Proverbs 22:29 and Proverbs 21:31 for an onward and upward trajectory in life and grace. And ever since I knew then that by the SCRIPTURES in context, I could be tailored to OUTSMART my TEACHERS, INSTRUCTORS, MENTORS and the ANCIENT [written records set before time by others in books and other life format], I could take on any subjects of interest that I willingly set myself up to pursue in the grace. And to simply put it, life is dynamic and evolves in different ways to answer the quest of humanity, that’s why you like me by God, in His grace, in His word, by the Holy Spirit, can be whatever you want to be in Him. And for me, the rest today is history to God’s eternal glory and praise and honour. Amen. 

I have share the above foretaste to let you know and understand that you can OUTSMART your TEACHERS, INSTRUCTORS, MENTORS and the ANCIENT in that trade and field of ENDEAVOURS, if you give yourself to the KNOWING and UNDERSTANDING of that SUBJECT in question. I know God’s WORD works for all who will DILIGENTLY with gracious delight look up to the WORD as the WISDOM NUGGETS in doing LIFE and GODLY LIVING in this world under God in Christ Jesus stead. 

Therefore, in all your getting, get UNDERSTANDING in the light of the SCRIPTURES on that subjects of life – Trade, Family, Marriage, Relationship, Business, Career, Leadership, Enterprise and such like – for you are the CUSTODIAN of your happiness and joy and not someone else except you give them the permission to rule and dominate over your will power in the grace. [Proverbs 4:7]. This is to enhance the BEST of God in you in order to make it TANGIBLE, LIVEABLE, LOVEABLE, REACHABLE, COMPREHENSIBLE and DELIVERABLE as desired in the LIGHT of the Scriptures. God’s WORD works today and it’s more ASSURED now than ever before as you choose to ensure it in principle in the grace wherein, we stand by God in Christ Jesus. Amen. [Romans 5:1-2]. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK! 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING: 

“The beginning of WISDOM is: Get [skillful and godly] wisdom [it is preeminent]! And with all your ACQUIRING, get UNDERSTANDING [actively seek spiritual discernment, mature comprehension, and logical interpretation]” Proverbs 4:7/AMP. 

“O how love I thy law! it is my MEDITATION all the day. 98 Thou through thy commandments hast MADE ME WISER than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. 99 I have more UNDERSTANDING than all my TEACHERS: for thy testimonies are my meditation. 100 I UNDERSTAND more than THE ANCIENTS, because I keep thy precepts” Psalms 119:97-100. 

“Seest thou a man DILIGENT in his BUSINESS? he shall STAND before KINGS [HONOUR, DIGNITY]; he shall not STAND before MEAN MEN [UNPRODUCTIVE, SLOTHFUL]” Proverbs 22:29/Emphasis Mine. 

“But without FAITH it is IMPOSSIBLE to PLEASE him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a REWARDER of them that DILIGENTLY seek him” Hebrews 11:6. 

“The HORSE is PREPARED against THE DAY OF BATTLE: but safety is of the Lord” Proverbs 21:31. 

“The PLANS and PREPARATION of the mind and ORDERLY THINKING belong to man, but from the Lord comes the [wise] answer of the tongue. 2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirits (the thoughts and intents of the heart). 3 Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him; He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will, and] so shall your PLANS be established and succeed . . . 9 A man’s mind PLANS his way, but the Lord directs his steps and makes them sure” Proverbs 16:1-3, 9/AMP  

SUMMARY: 

The message shares a personal testimony of how the writer applied Biblical principles to excel in life, outsmarting teachers, textbooks, and even their own patriarchal lineage. Growing up, his father encouraged him to surpass him, instilling a sense of responsibility and accountability. The writer embraced this challenge, leveraging God’s Word (especially Psalms 119:97-100, Proverbs 4:7, Romans 5:1-2) to guide his path.  

Key takeaways: 

  • Understanding God’s Word gives wisdom and altitude to outsmart teachers and mentors.  
  • Diligence and preparedness are crucial for success (Proverbs 22:29, 21:31).  
  • One’s faith in Christ and principled living can lead to unexpected opportunities and growth. 
  • The writer’s experience shows applying scripture can lead to being “above only” in various areas of life. 

The message encourages readers to get understanding in God’s Word for guidance in life’s areas like trade, family, marriage, business, and leadership. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOLY: DELIVERS AND EMANCIPATES ONE FROM DECEPTION 

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THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOLY: DELIVERS AND EMANCIPATES ONE FROM DECEPTION – ERRORS [BEING MISTAKEN]! 

“Jesus answered and said to them, “YOU ARE MISTAKEN, not KNOWING the SCRIPTURES nor the POWER of God” Matthew 22:29 (NKJV). 

Erring or being mistaken in Scriptural terms indicates an act of DECEPTION – the idea of being DECEIVED and DECEIVING; but the KNOWING and UNDERSTANDING of “THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOLY” sets one FREE from DECEPTION – from being MISTAKEN, walking erroneously in a world where many wants to be RATIONALISTS to the Scriptural truth which is – The living WORD of God. 

That’s why sometimes if not most times, you hear or observe people who in a way to cover up their deception and ignorance, will say – GOD UNDERSTANDS. God understands what? Their erroneous or deceptions or ignorance or state of being mistaken? God doesn’t approve any act of contradictory to His WORD in any context of doing life and living godly. God is in bond with His WORD irrespective to whom and what context it’s applicable. 

God wants you to KNOW and UNDERSTAND the TRUTH that SETS you FREE, by you making an intentional commitment to see that the KNOWING and UNDERSTANDING is your own personal RESPONSIBILITY and ACCOUNTABILITY and not someone else’s. Meaning, God wants you to be principled to DO or be DOING – that is – to Be DOER of His WORD and not RATIONALISTS, in order for you to be BLESSED in your DEED in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. [James 1:22-25]. 

“But be ye DOERS OF THE WORD, and not HEARERS ONLY, DECEIVING YOUR OWN SELVES. 23 For if any be a HEARER OF THE WORD, and NOT A DOER, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: 24 for he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. 25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a DOER of the work, this man shall be BLESSED in his DEED” James 1:22-25. 

Herein are three INCAPACITIES state of the RATIONALISTS though not limited in the following context: 

  1. SELF DECEPTION (Romans 1:18-32).
  2. IGNORANCE OF THE SPIRITUAL CONTENT OF THE SCRIPTURES (Acts 13:27; Matthew 22:15-46).
  3. THE DISBELIEF IN THE INTERVENTION OF DIVINE POWERS IN MATTERS OF LIFE AND GODLY LIVING (2 Peter 3:1-9; 2 Peter 1:2-4). 

God does not want us to be DECEIVED – living and walking in errors due to our ERRING on Scriptural Truth and in our IGNORANCE (lack of knowledge and understanding) of “THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOLY”. More so, God does not want us to be RATIONALIST to His WORD or RATIONALISING His WORD either, if indeed we want to live in the context of TRUTH and receive the accompanying result of TRUTH and being TRUTHFUL in Him. 

This is WISDOM – having the KNOWING And UNDERSTANDING that ensures and assures you of the enabling GRACE to STAND And BECOME in Christ Jesus Stead. 

I pray you get WISDOM in KNOWING and UNDERSTANDING in order to ensure you are stable in SPIRITUAL MATTERS that pertain to LIVING LIFE and GODLINESS in Christ Jesus stead. AMEN. 

THIS IS THE WISDOM – THE KNOWING And UNDERSTANDING – THAT ENSURES AND ASSURES THE GRACE TO STAND AND BECOME IN CHRIST JESUS STEAD. AMEN. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK! 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do ERR, not KNOWING the SCRIPTURES, nor the POWER of God” Matthew 22:29. 

“Jesus answered and said to them, “You are MISTAKEN, not KNOWING the SCRIPTURES nor the POWER of God” Matthew 22:29 (NKJV). 

“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. 

“But be ye DOERS OF THE WORD, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not A DOER, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: 24 for he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. 25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a DOER of the work, this man shall be BLESSED in his DEED” James 1:22-25. 

“O how love I thy law! it is my MEDITATION all the day. 98 Thou through thy COMMANDMENTS hast MADE me WISER than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. 99 I have more UNDERSTANDING than ALL my TEACHERS: for thy testimonies are my meditation. 100 I UNDERSTAND more than the ANCIENTS, because I keep thy precepts” Psalms 119:97-100. 

“For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being UNDERSTOOD by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are WITHOUT EXCUSE: 21 because that, when they KNEW God, they GLORIFIED HIM NOT as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools” Romans 1:20-22. 

“For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they KNEW HIM NOT, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him” Acts 13:27. 

“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. 

“. . . 8 But, beloved, BE NOT IGNORANT of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” 2 Peter 3:1-9. 

 Further Scriptural Reading Text: 2 Peter 3:1-9. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises the importance of knowing and understanding the Scriptures, highlighting that ignorance of God’s Word can lead to deception and error. Jesus’ response to the Sadducees in Matthew 22:29 serves as a warning: “You are mistaken because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God”. 

Key Points: 

  • The Dangers of Ignorance: Ignorance of the Scriptures and God’s power can lead to deception and error (Matthew 22:29, Romans 1:18-32). 
  • The Importance of Obedience: God wants us to be doers of His Word, not just hearers (James 1:22-25). 
  • The Consequences of Rationalism: Rationalism can lead to self-deception, ignorance of spiritual truths, and disbelief in divine intervention (Romans 1:18-32, Acts 13:27, 2 Peter 3:1-9). 

Scriptural References: 

  • Matthew 22:29 – Jesus’ warning about ignorance of Scriptures and God’s power 
  • James 1:22-25 – The importance of being doers of God’s Word 
  • Romans 1:18-32 – The consequences of ignoring God’s truth 
  • Acts 13:27 – Ignorance of God’s plan led to Jesus’ rejection 
  • 2 Peter 3:1-9 – God’s patience and desire for all to come to repentance 

The message encourages believers to prioritise knowing and understanding God’s Word, recognising the dangers of ignorance and rationalism. By being doers of God’s Word, we can avoid deception and live a life that honours Him. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI