Psalm 32:9 English Standard Version (ESV) Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding, which must be curbed with bit and bridle, or it will not stay near you.

A term used yesterday was dilemma of doubt. When we read verses like the one above we tend to believe that a lack of understanding can lead to unfaithfulness. Doubt is not the same thing as lack of understanding nor is it unbelief.

Returning to the answer to doubt from yesterday, doubt is removed by God’s Word. We are speaking to kingdom living and discovering the differences between living in the world and kingdom living. It is only natural to doubt ourselves in these unfamiliar areas in this kingdom.

Believe that the bible contains all the answers required for the abundant life in kingdom living. It does not contain all the secular wisdoms we hear more often than godly wisdom. His Word will not lead you astray. Does the bible answer all of our questions? No and it should not be asked to do so. It was given to us for this life in Christ. Consider secular questions to be out of bounds.

Romans 8:5 English Standard Version (ESV) For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.

Doubt could be considered an issue of the flesh, insecurity. It is obvious from Romans 8:5 that there is a distinct difference in the concerns of the flesh and the concerns of the spirit. The concerns of the flesh tends to ask how it can get what it wants. The concerns of the spirit lean towards hearing God rightly.

2 Timothy 2:15 English Standard Version (ESV) Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

2 Peter 1:16 English Standard Version

Christ’s Glory and the Prophetic Word

¹⁶ For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

Two recent issues have prompted this post. The first is my counselors who are sound in word and helped me by reviewing yesterday’s offering. The second comes from a stranger whom I do not know and has answered questions by quoting the scriptures in context and sincere faith. Both are very important.

One of my counselors reminded me of the many misguided sources of beliefs that have no foundation in truth and are not God’s utterances. The second counselor gave me an example of common quotes that are not in the bible. This third person exampled a sound tactical approach to answer the dilemma of doubt; quote the bible accurately.

Well-read individuals will have an entire library of quotes to choose from and I have no quarrel with that as long as they do not pass it off as being the Word of God. Disciples do not deserve to be fed a litany of myths. These three people from yesterday are mature in Christ. I can rely on them to be honest, respectful and truthful. If they see error in anything I write they have the authority to correct. That is what accountability is all about. I submit myself to them willingly. They have been found to be trustworthy.

Matthew 24:24 English Standard Version (ESV) For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.

The only way to prevent ourselves from being led astray is to have this close personal relationship with Christ and to know His Word. The Holy Spirit will confirm truth and deny myths, false teachings, and warn us of enticing words that sound good to the ear but are not authored by God.

None of us are so mature as to reject correction.