IS THERE A NEED FOR A SAVIOUR (PART 2)
IS THERE A NEED FOR A SAVIOR (PART 2)
By Rev.Michael Benson Ajayi
Isaiah 64:6 " But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."
The attempt to achieve righteousness through self effort does more harm than good to man because it requires denying the need for God's saving power which works through love for God and others. Self righteousness is the driving force behind institutionalized corruption in governance, cultism and religious terrorism the world over through the promotion of hate for humanity and self-centeredness .The scriptures describes those engaged in such adventures as filthy rags. The word filthy is the Hebrew word 'ed which means 'menstrual flux' and the word rag is the word beged which means :a covering, i.e. clothing; very (treacherously), a wardrobe, it is for this reason that those who practice self righteousness are as disgusting as menstrual flux and inconsistent as the varieties of clothings in a wardrobe. They are very treacherous. Countries were mystics and self religious persons thrive are the most corrupt nations on earth. This is why it seems that nations were mystics and religious bigots are outlawed are the least corrupt occupying a high position in the global transparency index.
The self righteous man makes God a liar and lives in self-deception ( 1John 1:8-10). If one claims to be good or more righteous than others, it therefore means all acts aimed at spiritual excellence should have ceased to be practiced and such a person should be at a perpetual state of peace or rest with self and the universe and become as God.The scriptures says in Hebrews 4:10 " For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his." But this is contrary to what is observed in the lives of so-called mystics and religious folks the world over ,they are all engrossed in acts aimed at making them more righteous. They are caught up in a web of deceit, the scriptures describes this in 2Tim.3:13" But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived." The word seducers is the Greek word 'goes' and it means a wizard or mystic.It is hard to have a peaceful interaction or marriage relationship with a mystic, they have a culture of deceit and always in strife against God and man.
Apart from God's grace, the human heart is exceedingly deceitful beyond cure. (Jer.17:9) and in the light of God's righteous standard, we are very sinful (Isaiah 6:1-5) and salvation starts from the point of the acknowledgement of one's sins.
A life of sin leads to bondage (2Pet.2:19) and only a sinless Christ can make us free (John.8:31-36) Sin alienates us from God and outside the grace of Jesus Christ, we are at odds with God and hopeless (Ephesians.2:12-13,Col.1:21-22).
The attempt to be righteous through the laws of Moses only makes matters worse because the law makes us sin conscious (Rom.3:20)The law was given to help us know what sin is (Rom.7:7) it is a spiritual diagnostic tool for sin . The law of God is centered on love for God and one's neighbour (Matt.22:37-40) they are expressed in the ten commandments (Exodus 20:1-17)
For justice to be satisfied punishment must be meted against sinners, therefore, God in His justice punishes sinners (Gen.2:16-17) and the punishment for sin is death (alienation from God)(Rom.5:12,6:33).The sinful nature of man has incurred curses on humanity that must be taken away in other to make heaven (Gal.3:10) the proof of the operation of the curse is the overwhelming fear,absence of peace and the sense of guilt in the heart of man.
As you receive this now may your eyes be open to encounter grace for salvation in Jesus name .Prayer / counseling + 2348098536911 + 2348035536911 Email : Michaelbensonajayi@gmail.com
By Rev.Michael Benson Ajayi
Isaiah 64:6 " But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."
The attempt to achieve righteousness through self effort does more harm than good to man because it requires denying the need for God's saving power which works through love for God and others. Self righteousness is the driving force behind institutionalized corruption in governance, cultism and religious terrorism the world over through the promotion of hate for humanity and self-centeredness .The scriptures describes those engaged in such adventures as filthy rags. The word filthy is the Hebrew word 'ed which means 'menstrual flux' and the word rag is the word beged which means :a covering, i.e. clothing; very (treacherously), a wardrobe, it is for this reason that those who practice self righteousness are as disgusting as menstrual flux and inconsistent as the varieties of clothings in a wardrobe. They are very treacherous. Countries were mystics and self religious persons thrive are the most corrupt nations on earth. This is why it seems that nations were mystics and religious bigots are outlawed are the least corrupt occupying a high position in the global transparency index.
The self righteous man makes God a liar and lives in self-deception ( 1John 1:8-10). If one claims to be good or more righteous than others, it therefore means all acts aimed at spiritual excellence should have ceased to be practiced and such a person should be at a perpetual state of peace or rest with self and the universe and become as God.The scriptures says in Hebrews 4:10 " For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his." But this is contrary to what is observed in the lives of so-called mystics and religious folks the world over ,they are all engrossed in acts aimed at making them more righteous. They are caught up in a web of deceit, the scriptures describes this in 2Tim.3:13" But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived." The word seducers is the Greek word 'goes' and it means a wizard or mystic.It is hard to have a peaceful interaction or marriage relationship with a mystic, they have a culture of deceit and always in strife against God and man.
Apart from God's grace, the human heart is exceedingly deceitful beyond cure. (Jer.17:9) and in the light of God's righteous standard, we are very sinful (Isaiah 6:1-5) and salvation starts from the point of the acknowledgement of one's sins.
A life of sin leads to bondage (2Pet.2:19) and only a sinless Christ can make us free (John.8:31-36) Sin alienates us from God and outside the grace of Jesus Christ, we are at odds with God and hopeless (Ephesians.2:12-13,Col.1:21-22).
The attempt to be righteous through the laws of Moses only makes matters worse because the law makes us sin conscious (Rom.3:20)The law was given to help us know what sin is (Rom.7:7) it is a spiritual diagnostic tool for sin . The law of God is centered on love for God and one's neighbour (Matt.22:37-40) they are expressed in the ten commandments (Exodus 20:1-17)
For justice to be satisfied punishment must be meted against sinners, therefore, God in His justice punishes sinners (Gen.2:16-17) and the punishment for sin is death (alienation from God)(Rom.5:12,6:33).The sinful nature of man has incurred curses on humanity that must be taken away in other to make heaven (Gal.3:10) the proof of the operation of the curse is the overwhelming fear,absence of peace and the sense of guilt in the heart of man.
As you receive this now may your eyes be open to encounter grace for salvation in Jesus name .Prayer / counseling + 2348098536911 + 2348035536911 Email : Michaelbensonajayi@gmail.com
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