The Parable of the Lamp.*

[7angel]

Luke - 8: 16 - 18

16 “No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed; rather, he places it on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light.

I know a large family that for generations have gone to church, they say they are Catholic, may be evangelical, but if you ask them about the gospel, know nothing of his teachings, and of course, no one can put into practice what you do not know, - because I say these things? - Because if we do not practice the teachings of the Gospel, God can not do anything because, Jesus the light came into the world to enlighten us with his wisdom, but give very little importance. then come the blows of life and say, where is God? - Does God exist? * No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed

17For there is nothing hidden that will not become visible, and nothing secret that will not be known and come to light.k 18Take care, then, how you hear. To anyone who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he seems to have will be taken away.

And so it is, The Gospel and wisdom are not hidden - and their secrets to be discovered, but will not be revealed by simple celebrations, some by attending a celebration think it is enough and say they have faith, but when tribulations come , they ask, why me? - Not to look, not to ask, not to insist again and again. - there are Bible -why expect?

What if we start to practice these things?

Proverbs 3: 27 - 34

27Do not withhold any goods from the owner when it is in your power to act.

28Say not to your neighbor, “Go, come back tomorrow, and I will give it to you,” when all the while you have it.

29Do not plot evil against your neighbors,when they live at peace with you.

30Do not contend with someone without cause,with one who has done you no harm.

31Do not envy the violent and choose none of their ways:i

32To the LORD the devious are an abomination but the upright are close to him.

33The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked,but the dwelling of the just he blesses;

34Those who scoff, he scoffs at, - but the lowly he favors.

[friendofjesuschrist]

Grace and peace to you,

What we believers must learn to be is a laborer of the gospels.

As JESUS says, " the harvest is plenty, but the laborers are few" MATTHEW 9:35-38

Many believers spend too much time judging and assessing other believer's faith ( or it honestly can be the Pharisees children or devil's angels playing like believers), that they are not taking the time to minister (i.e. feed the sheep, spread the word, labor, etc...)

If GOD sends a true believer in the midst of a weaker believer, it's to edify them through the gospels, or plant the seed of faith through talking to the weaker believer at their level to edify their faith; as JESUS did for all of us.

And GOD's word never comes back void.

So,we should know that if HE sent us and we talk over the gospels, then there will be a change.

We may not see it, but there will be.

We do not always need to see the change, because people then may glorify us as GOD ( which is what the devil and his followers would want), but we know All glory goes to GOD, not to us.

Yet, when we glorify GOD, GOD will take care of us.

GOD is an awesome GOD!!

This strength, patience, courage, humility, honesty, grace, and mercy all come from having the LOVE of CHRIST in our hearts.

Those that have that LOVE are commanded only two things by JESUS ( who is the gospels) to do, and if we do this all we be served ( ministry, obedience, and staying away from sin, and more.....):

MARK 12:29-31

“The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’

The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

There is no commandment greater than these.”

AGAPE.

Edited September 25, 2012 by friendofjesuschrist

[zeke]

Luke - 8: 16 - 18

16 “No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed; rather, he places it on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light.

I know a large family that for generations have gone to church, they say they are Catholic, may be evangelical, but if you ask them about the gospel, know nothing of his teachings, and of course, no one can put into practice what you do not know, - because I say these things? - Because if we do not practice the teachings of the Gospel, God can not do anything because, Jesus the light came into the world to enlighten us with his wisdom, but give very little importance. then come the blows of life and say, where is God? - Does God exist? * No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed

17For there is nothing hidden that will not become visible, and nothing secret that will not be known and come to light.k 18Take care, then, how you hear. To anyone who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he seems to have will be taken away.

And so it is, The Gospel and wisdom are not hidden - and their secrets to be discovered, but will not be revealed by simple celebrations, some by attending a celebration think it is enough and say they have faith, but when tribulations come , they ask, why me? - Not to look, not to ask, not to insist again and again. - there are Bible -why expect?

What if we start to practice these things?

Proverbs 3: 27 - 34

27Do not withhold any goods from the owner when it is in your power to act.

28Say not to your neighbor, “Go, come back tomorrow, and I will give it to you,” when all the while you have it.

29Do not plot evil against your neighbors,when they live at peace with you.

30Do not contend with someone without cause,with one who has done you no harm.

31Do not envy the violent and choose none of their ways:i

32To the LORD the devious are an abomination but the upright are close to him.

33The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked,but the dwelling of the just he blesses;

34Those who scoff, he scoffs at, - but the lowly he favors.

AMEN

[7angel]

By comparison, Jesus did not send anyone to build temples and to establish religious institutions, however, lavishly distributed gifts to the capacity of each and sent them to preach the good news or gospel, breaking all traditions and customs which even today is still practiced even though it is written that God does not dwell in temples of stone but in the hearts of men.

When someone, preach with all the talents entrusted to him, receives more and thus grows spiritually, also is a sign of the effectiveness of their work

The way in which this parable is told, it is not difficult - to realize how the Lord, builds his church, a church very different from those known

Men have a very wrong concept about salvation, we were shocked and we are outraged when we learned of horrendous crimes, robberies, rapes etc. because we are human beings, these things are scary, but what should scare us more, is the lack of faith and of course ignorance of the things of God, which in many cases is because we fall for the seduction of false prophets who use big words with the intent to deceive because they like the power

[friendofjesuschrist]

7th Angel,

AMEN!!

But never forget ( and I am sure you know, because your faith level is high), all are in different processes.

Bear burdens and walk with them while edifying them.

Keep the love commanded:

MARK 12:29-31

Jesus answered him,

“The first of all the commandments is: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one.

And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’

This is the first commandment.

And the second, like it, is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’

There is no other commandment greater than these.”

AGAPE

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