Article by Lori Mullwee Sealy - Precious, Anointed Young Lady - Her Mother is Dolores Mullwee - Also Precious

 Lori Mullwee Sealy

February 18 at 9:46 AM ·

Weakness!

In a couple of weeks I’m speaking and leading worship at a conference where “weakness” will be a key theme of discussion.

We’ll look at how we’re described as “jars of clay” - vessels of important purpose, but vessels that can easily crack.

I don’t know about you, but I find myself rather regularly to be a cracked pot!

The good news in all of this is that we are assured that *God’s grace is sufficient for us in our weakness* - and that His grace shines most unmistakably amidst it, because His “power is made perfect in weakness.”

This morning I was reading a letter of one of my favorite old pastors - John Newton (author of Amazing Grace).

In that letter he’s discussing human weakness - particularly how it relates to our battles against temptation …

To all kinds of temptations.

Temptations big.

Temptations (supposedly) small.

He reminds the unnamed nobleman he’s corresponding with of Jesus’ words:

“Watch and pray, that you enter not into temptation: the spirit is indeed willing, but the flesh is weak.”

And then he writes this:

“Our Lord, who knows and considers our weakness, (weakness of which we are so little aware) directs us to pray: ‘Lead us not into temptation.’

We are not to expect an absolute freedom from temptation in this life; we are called to be soldiers, and must sometimes meet with enemies, and perhaps even with wounds. Yet, this prayer is provided by Him who knows

what we are,

where we are,

how weak we are,

and affords us instruction and consolation.

This prayer calls us to a constant reflection upon our own weakness.

We are prone to rest too much on grace received and errantly assume our own inner strength. Like Peter, we can be ready to plunge ourselves into places without accurately assessing the outcome, assuming our ability without understanding our inability.

We must not be high-minded, but sober-minded, praying that we may be kept from learning the hard way, as Peter, how weak our supposed strength actually is.

This prayer sweetly intimates to us that all our ways and all our enemies are in the hands of our great Shepherd.

*He* knows our path in perfection.

*We* are short-sighted, and cannot tell what an hour may bring forth:

but we are under His protection;

and if we depend upon Him,

we need not be anxiously afraid.

He will be faithful to the trust we repose to Him, and will suffer no temptation to overtake us, but what He will support us under and bring us through.

But it becomes us to beware of false security and presumption, to keep our eyes upon Him and not to think ourselves safe (even from ourselves) a moment longer than our spirits feel and breathe the meaning of this petition.

It implies, likewise, the duty of watchfulness on our part. We must “WATCH and pray.”

If we desire not to be led into temptation, surely we must not run into it!

And though we cannot wholly shut Satan out of our imaginations, we should be cautious that we do not willfully provide fuel for his flame; but entreat our Lord to set a guard upon our eyes and our ears, and to teach us to reject even the first motions and the smallest appearances of evil.”

-John Newton

(Cardiphonia, Letter to a Nobleman)

Yeah!

That’s a word I need to heed.

How thankful I am for a strong Savior who guards and guides a weak me.

Selah.

(I’m including a favorite hymn translation of Catherine Winkworth’s that corresponds to this topic in the comments.)

Bible Study - Life Upon Earth A Prerequisite to Heaven - Various - February 22, 2026

 

Bible Study – Life Upon Earth A Prerequisite To Heaven – February 22, 2026

Human life upon earth gives all people the opportunity of eternal life in Heaven through faith in JESUS and the miracle of being “born again” in his/her human spirit that person is secure in CHRIST and bound for Heaven.

Once a person is “born again” he/she is a new creation, whose citizenship is in Heaven. While the Spirit born person is alive upon earth, GOD has work for him/her. The key is for the “Spirit born” person to be lead accomplish what GOD, through The Holy Spirit leads each person to do as HE directs.

This is informational but know that those who have been “born again”/ “Holy Spirit Born” are secure.

If you are not sure, then ask JESUS to forgive you for all of your sins and ask JESUS to come into your heart believing that JESUS is GOD’S perfect acceptable sacrifice for all our sins as revealed in The Sinless Life of JESUS upon earth, HIS death upon the cross by the shedding of HIS sinless blood to pay fully for the sin debt all people owe. The proof that JESUS paid the sin debt in full is evidenced by GOD raising JESUS from the physically dead to eternal life.

JESUS is GOD’S example to all people of assurance of eternal life through faith in the birth, the sinless life of JESUS, the miracles JESUS performed upon earth, conquering physical death and in doing so, JESUS conquered sin.

All people must acknowledge that JESUS conquered sin and all who place their faith in JESUS and HIS Passion are eternally born into GOD’S eternal family. Never to be unborn but may lose Spiritual rewards for disobedience and stubbornness.

I pray for all who read this stay focused upon what JESUS came to earth and accomplished just for each individual. Salvation is personnel!!!

Satan, I command you in the name of JESUS and by the power of the shed blood of JESUS not to get a stronghold but to be bound as those who read this are informed about the things that can prevent a person from going to Heaven through faith in JESUS. Let’s explore in the name of JESUS and covered by HIS shed blood.

30 Powerful Bible Verses About Those Who Will Not Enter Heaven (Full Commentary)

Pastor David

Updated on: August 1, 2025

Bible study Commentary

Today we will talk about Bible Verses About Those Who Will Not Enter Heaven. This topic is often misunderstood, but it is essential for our spiritual journey. The Bible provides guidance on the characteristics and consequences of those who choose a path away from what God desires for us. As we meditate on these verses, let’s open our hearts and minds to learn, reflect, and grow. It is necessary to understand these truths, not as a basis for judgment, but as a way to steer our own lives. Our intention is to encourage one another as we strive to live in alignment with God’s purpose, embracing His love while understanding the consequences of straying from His will.

Bible Verses About Those Who Will Not Enter Heaven

Unrepentant Hearts

We must recognize that having an unrepentant heart is a significant barrier to entering heaven. When we stubbornly hold onto our sins and refuse to acknowledge them, we are distancing ourselves from God’s grace. The Bible emphasizes the importance of repentance as a crucial aspect of our relationship with Him. God calls all of us to honestly assess our actions and attitudes, sincerely seeking forgiveness and making a commitment to change our ways. Throughout scripture, we observe that a genuine transformation of the heart leads to a renewed spirit ready to receive God’s promises.

Matthew 3:2

“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” – Matthew 3:2

Luke 13:3

“I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.” – Luke 13:3

Revelation 2:5

“Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place.” – Revelation 2:5

2 Peter 3:9

“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” – 2 Peter 3:9

Acts 17:30

“In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.” – Acts 17:30

Continuous Sinning

Continuing to sin without remorse is another aspect we must consider in our discussion about those who will not enter heaven. The Bible teaches us that while we are all imperfect, there comes a point where our choices reflect a heart that does not desire to live in accordance with God’s will. We each have a responsibility to evaluate our actions and motivations, choosing a path that aligns with God’s desires. When we choose to sin deliberately without seeking to change, we create a divide between ourselves and the divine presence of God, which is essential for eternal life in heaven.

Hebrews 10:26

“If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left.” – Hebrews 10:26

Romans 6:1-2

“What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer?” – Romans 6:1-2

1 John 3:6

“No one who lives in him keeps sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen him or known him.” – 1 John 3:6

Galatians 5:19-21

“The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.” – Galatians 5:19-21

Ephesians 5:5

“For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.” – Ephesians 5:5

Unbelief in God

Unbelief in God is yet another critical theme in our exploration of those who will not enter heaven. Faith is the cornerstone of our relationship with the Father, and the Bible tells us that without faith, it is impossible to please Him. We have to cultivate a sincere belief in God’s character and His promises to us. Doubting or rejecting God’s existence versus embracing a vibrant faith makes all the difference in our eternal destiny. It is important for us to nurture our faith, reflecting it in our thoughts, words, and actions.

Hebrews 11:6

“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” – Hebrews 11:6

John 3:18

“Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.” – John 3:18

John 8:24

“I told you that you would die in your sins; if you do not believe that I am he, you will indeed die in your sins.” – John 8:24

Mark 16:16

“Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.” – Mark 16:16

Romans 10:9

“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” – Romans 10:9

Rejection of Christ

The rejection of Christ stands as a significant barrier for many. Not acknowledging Jesus as our Lord and Savior results in a tragic separation from the very source of life and grace. The love and sacrifice of Christ should compel us to embrace Him and accept the eternal life He offers. The Bible calls us to love and acknowledge Jesus fully, and it challenges us to determine where we place our faith and trust. Rejecting Jesus is not just an intellectual denial; it involves refusing to accept the relationship we can have with God through Him.

John 14:6

“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'” – John 14:6

1 John 2:22

“Who is the liar? It is whoever denies that Jesus is the Christ. Such a person is the antichrist—denying the Father and the Son.” – 1 John 2:22

Matthew 10:33

“But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven.” – Matthew 10:33

Luke 9:26

“Whoever is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.” – Luke 9:26

Matthew 12:30

“Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.” – Matthew 12:30

Living for the Flesh

When we make choices driven by our flesh instead of our spirit, we risk placing ourselves outside of God’s will for our lives. The Bible warns us of the consequences of fulfilling our earthly desires, which ultimately leads to spiritual death. We must prioritize our spiritual growth over temporary pleasures, recognizing that the satisfaction found in God’s presence lasts much longer than any fleeting delight. Living for the flesh diverts our focus away from God and creates barriers between us and His grace.

Romans 8:5

“Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.” – Romans 8:5

Galatians 6:8

“Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.” – Galatians 6:8

Colossians 3:5

“Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.” – Colossians 3:5

1 Peter 4:3

“For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do—living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry.” – 1 Peter 4:3

James 4:4

“You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.” – James 4:4

False Teaching

Engaging in false teachings and misleading doctrines can prevent people from entering heaven. The Bible is a source of truth, and falsehood undermines the essential tenets of our faith. Together, we should encourage each other to stay grounded in God’s word and to discern right from wrong. When we stray from biblical teachings, we risk falling into the traps set by false prophets, which can ultimately lead us away from salvation. It’s our responsibility to seek knowledge of the truth and to support one another as we grow in faith and understanding.

Matthew 7:15

“Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.” – Matthew 7:15

Galatians 1:8

“But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God’s curse!” – Galatians 1:8

2 Peter 2:1

“But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.” – 2 Peter 2:1

1 John 4:1

“Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.” – 1 John 4:1

2 Timothy 4:3

“For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.” – 2 Timothy 4:3

Quiet Compromise

Quiet compromise refers to the subtle ways we may allow the standards of the world to seep into our Christian lives. It is essential for us to be vigilant and not let our guard down against the steady erosion of our values. Compromise can take many forms, much like slowly adding salt to a sweet cake; we may not notice the change until it comes to light. Let’s be introspective in our faith and encourage each other to stay true to God’s principles, resisting the temptation to blend in with societal norms that contradict our faith. The message of the Bible is clear: we must stand firm in our commitments.

Romans 12:2

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” – Romans 12:2

Revelation 3:15-16

“I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.” – Revelation 3:15-16

James 1:22

“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” – James 1:22

1 Thessalonians 5:22

“Reject every kind of evil.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:22

Proverbs 4:23

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” – Proverbs 4:23

Pride and Arrogance

Pride and arrogance can prevent us from entering heaven because they foster an attitude of self-sufficiency and rebellion against God. When we think we can do without God or that we are above His laws, we set ourselves on a dangerous path. The Bible consistently warns us about the dangers of pride, encouraging humility and reliance on God’s grace. We are far better off when we acknowledge our need for God and embrace His greatness with gratitude. After all, it is in our humility that we find true strength and clarity in our relationship with Him.

Proverbs 16:18

“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” – Proverbs 16:18

James 4:6

“But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: ‘God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.'” – James 4:6

1 Peter 5:5

“In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, ‘God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.'” – 1 Peter 5:5

Luke 18:14

“For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” – Luke 18:14

Matthew 23:12

“For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” – Matthew 23:12

Misplacing Affections

When we misplace our affections, prioritizing things of the world over our relationship with God, we can jeopardize our eternal standing. The Bible teaches us that our hearts are meant to be aligned with God above all else. When we cling to earthly treasures, we distract ourselves from the higher calling God has for us. Therefore, let’s reflect on where we place our affections and be intentional in making the Lord our priority. Our love for God must surpass everything else in our lives for us to be assured of our place in heaven.

Matthew 6:21

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:21

1 John 2:15

“Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them.” – 1 John 2:15

Colossians 3:2

“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” – Colossians 3:2

Philippians 3:19

“Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things.” – Philippians 3:19

James 1:27

“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” – James 1:27

Final Thoughts

As we walk through this collection of Bible verses about those who will not enter heaven, it becomes clear that our choices ultimately shape our spiritual destiny. Whether it’s our hearts, actions, beliefs, or the things we choose to prioritize, we hold significant power over our relationship with God. Let’s remember that every day presents a new opportunity to align ourselves more closely with Him.

The call to repentance and faith in Jesus is consistently echoed throughout scripture as the way to salvation. By reflecting on the warnings and truths of the Bible, we can encourage each other to deepen our understanding and commitment to God’s Word. Our journey is not one we take alone; we have one another to support, uplift, and pray for guidance together.

Let’s stay vigilant against the distractions and influences that try to lead us away from our eternal hope. May we be inspired to actively seek God’s presence, live according to His Word, and demonstrate Christ-like love in our lives, ensuring our place in heaven is secured.

Thank you

Blessings!!!

 

Bible Study - Seek and You will Find - Various - February 15, 2026

 

Bible Study – Seek and You Will Find – Various – February 15, 2026

Genesis 1: 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.^[a]

GOD spoke earth into existence.

When GOD finished creating earth on the sixth day according to Genesis 1: ³¹ God saw all that he had made, and it was very good indeed. Evening came and then morning: the sixth day.

From the mind and heart of GOD, earth was created and so were the various forms of life to support the life that GOD created and formed upon earth.

Those who are alive upon earth are very special. Life is a gift from GOD.

When it came to mankind, we read in Genesis 1:27: So, God created man in his own image; he created him in the image of God;
he created them male and female.

From Adam, GOD formed Eve, Adam’s helpmate as we read in Genesis 2: ²¹ So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to come over the man, and he slept. God took one of his ribs and closed the flesh at that place. ²² Then the Lord God made the rib he had taken from the man into a woman and brought her to the man. ²³ And the man said:

This one, at last, is bone of my bone
and flesh of my flesh;
this one will be called “woman,”
for she was taken from man.

In essence, when Adam saw Eve, he went WOW!!! This is what I have been waiting for!

So, the origin of our human birth parents and thousands of years later, here we are doing life upon earth.

The question is what is next? There is life, things to explore and do and then physical death.

What next? Eternity. But eternity is mysterious and seems not tangible.

GOD is eternal. GOD desired all who place their faith in HIS only SON, JESUS to be born-again, so that the people who do, will be born-again Spiritually into GOD’S eternal Family.

The Bible is the revelation of GOD, JESUS, and THE HOLY SPIRIT on an ever-increasing scale. The THREE ARE ONE – THE HOLY TRINITY.

How do we know that?

The Holy Spirit is every Spiritually born-again person’s guarantee of eternal life. Not only eternal life but all who are born-again their citizenship is in Heaven as recorded in Philippians 3:20-21:

Our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly wait for a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. ²¹ He will transform the body of our humble condition into the likeness of his glorious body, by the power that enables him to subject everything to himself.

JESUS has come once but HE will come a second time to take all “born-again” believers, who are alive upon earth, to Heaven. When this happens, the true church will be removed from earth. All Holy Spirit born believers, who are alive at that instant, will be taken up with JESUS to Heaven. This is often referred to as the great escape.

Now that is Good News!!!

GOD gives to all who are “born again” the gift of the Holy Spirit to guarantee so those who ask JESUS to come into their hearts, the assurance of Salvation and eternal life as GOD’S eternal Son or Daughter.

Luke 10:21

THE SON, Reveals the FATHER

At that time, he (JESUS) rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and revealed them to infants. Yes, Father, because this was your good pleasure.

We try to figure GOD out through our intellect, but we cannot.

GOD does place in our hearts the desire for all people to seek GOD by knocking.

Matthew 7:7

Ask, Search, Knock

“Ask, and it will be given to you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened to you.

What is a person seeking? Spiritual treasure that can only be found when a person places his or her faith in JESUS, the treasure of great price.

For humans to have eternal life, JESUS had to leave HIS home in Heaven and come to earth a 100% human, give HIS sinless life by the shedding of HIS sinless blood to atone for all sin.

GOD raised JESUS from the physically dead on the third day, our Sunday, to eternal life. JESUS is the example for all who place their faith in HIM and HIS passion.

When a person is “born again” in his or her spirit, he or she is eternally born into the eternal Family of GOD.

The Holy Spirit unites with the human spirit and Spiritual conception takes place quicker than the twinkle of the eye and the person of faith is born again in his or her spirit to become GOD’S eternal SON or DAUGHTER.

That is only the beginning of a person’s Spiritual journey.

We still seek and knock to discover truth and build upon our relationship with GOD, THE FATHER, GOD, THE SON and GOD, THE HOLY SPIRIT. THE THREE ARE ONE!!!

As we seek, GOD reveals truth. When we seek, we find on an ever-increasing scale, truth. Once we discover truth it becomes the solid rock upon which we build, as truth is revealed and discovered.

As we build upon this solid foundation, GOD equips us with more Spiritual Gifts, as revealed in 1 Corinthians 12.

These are not the only Spiritual Gifts. These are only a few of the Spiritual Gifts. The key is that we who are “born again,” are to seek the fulness of JESUS in our lives. As we obediently serve, The Holy Spirit equips us, as we seek to serve. We can desire certain Spiritual Gifts, but GOD is the giver. We, to whom our LORD gives Spiritual Gifts, are to use them as guided by the Holy Spirit.

I believe as we approach the second-coming of JESUS, we will witness a great outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

But here is a caution, Matthew 6:33

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you.

In years past, I have witnessed the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and even those seeking the fulness of THE HOLY SPIRIT in their lives can get caught up in seeking the Gifts more than the Giver, WHO is GOD. Let’s explore!!!

Diversity of Spiritual Gifts

12 Now concerning spiritual gifts:^[a] brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be unaware. ² You know that when you were pagans, you used to be enticed and led astray by mute idols. ³ Therefore I want you to know that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus is cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.

⁴ Now there are different gifts, but the same Spirit. ⁵ There are different ministries, but the same Lord. ⁶ And there are different activities, but the same God works all of them in each person. ⁷ A manifestation of the Spirit is given to each person for the common good: ⁸ to one is given a message of wisdom through the Spirit, to another, a message of knowledge by the same Spirit, ⁹ to another, faith by the same Spirit, to another, gifts of healing by the one Spirit, ¹⁰ to another, the performing of miracles, to another, prophecy, to another, distinguishing between spirits, to another, different kinds of tongues,^[b] to another, interpretation of tongues. ¹¹ One and the same Spirit is active in all these, distributing to each person as he wills.

Pay special attention to verse 11, “distributing to each person as he wills”.

We can desire but GOD distributes. Why?

Matthew 7:11

If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask him.

Yes, GOD desires to give HIS Children Good Gifts that are used according to HIS will and purpose.

We have to watch our ego. We may desire a certain Spiritual Gift or Gifts, but GOD distributes as HE desires.

Unity Yet Diversity in the Body (This is key)

We may want to have a certain gift or gifts of the Spirit. We, who know the truth, can desire a certain Spiritual Gift but we must let GOD give us the Gift or Gifts HE chooses for us to obediently serve.

Just as in our world, we do not let our children have things that have the potential to do harm to them until they mature, and we know they can use it without harming themselves or others.

This is where Satan can wiggle into the lives of Spirit-born brothers and sisters to focus on having certain Gifts. We are to seek but let GOD give it or them to us as HE chooses.

¹² For just as the body is one and has many parts, and all the parts of that body, though many, are one body—so also is Christ. ¹³ For we were all baptized by^[c] one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free—and we were all given one Spirit to drink. ¹⁴ Indeed, the body is not one part but many. ¹⁵ If the foot should say, “Because I’m not a hand, I don’t belong to the body,” it is not for that reason any less a part of the body. ¹⁶ And if the ear should say, “Because I’m not an eye, I don’t belong to the body,” it is not for that reason any less a part of the body. ¹⁷ If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be? ¹⁸ But as it is, God has arranged each one of the parts in the body just as he wanted. ¹⁹ And if they were all the same part, where would the body be? ²⁰ As it is, there are many parts, but one body. ²¹ The eye cannot say to the hand, “I don’t need you!” Or again, the head can’t say to the feet, “I don’t need you!” ²² On the contrary, those parts of the body that are weaker are indispensable. ²³ And those parts of the body that we consider less honorable, we clothe these with greater honor, and our unrespectable parts are treated with greater respect, ²⁴ which our respectable parts do not need.

Instead, God has put the body together, giving greater honor to the less honorable, ²⁵ so that there would be no division in the body, but that the members would have the same concern for each other. ²⁶ So if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.

²⁷ Now you are the body of Christ, and individual members of it. ²⁸ And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, next miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, leading, various kinds of tongues.^[d] 29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all do miracles? ³⁰ Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? ³¹ But desire the greater gifts. And I will show you an even better way.

Diversity yet unity…..

What is the better way? 1 Corinthians 13 - Love

Footnotes

a.     12:1 Or spiritual things, or spiritual people

b.    12:10 languages

c.     12:13 Or with, or in

d.    12:28 languages, also in v. 30

There are many other Spiritual Gifts. Seek them but let GOD give them to you as you seek to serve in the vineyard of earth.

What do we know? We know that all people are alive on this planet for a certain time. Life can be a mystery which has to be revealed as we seek and knock. GOD gave us inquiring minds and the sense of venture.

John 3:16-20: ¹⁶ For God loved the world in this way:^[e] He gave^[f] his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. ¹⁷ For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. ¹⁸ Anyone who believes in him is not condemned, but anyone who does not believe is already condemned, because he has not believed in the name of the one and only Son of God. ¹⁹ This is the judgment: The light has come into the world, and people loved darkness rather than the light because their deeds were evil. ²⁰ For everyone who does evil hates the light and avoids it,^[g] so that his deeds may not be exposed. ²¹ But anyone who lives by^[h] the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be shown to be accomplished by God.”

Even though we are GOD’S Son or Daughter our enemy is the devil/Satan.

But what do we know as GOD’S SON or DAUGHTER?

We read in 1 John 4:1-6

The Spirit of Truth and the Spirit of Error

4 Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see if they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

² This is how you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, ³ but every spirit that does not confess Jesus^[a] is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming; even now it is already in the world.

⁴ You are from God, little children, and you have conquered them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. ⁵ They are from the world. Therefore, what they say is from the world, and the world listens to them. ⁶ We are from God. Anyone who knows God listens to us; anyone who is not from God does not listen to us. This is how we know the Spirit of truth and the spirit of deception.

Folks, as we get closer to the second coming of JESUS, we who know the truth are to be aware of deception as we read in Matthew 24:24

For false messiahs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.

Know the truth as revealed by the indwelling Holy Spirit.

I pray for all to build upon the solid foundation of JESUS, THE CHRIST and know the truth of GOD’S Word.

Blessings!!!