WATCH! UNEQUAL MATCH RUN AWAY!

2nd Corinthians 6:14

“Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers; because, what society has justice with injustice? And what fellowship has light with darkness?”

DO YOU ALREADY KNOW WHAT "𝙅𝙐𝙂𝙊 𝘿𝙀𝙎𝙄𝙂𝙐𝘼𝙇" is?

"𝙅𝙪𝙜𝙤 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙪𝙖𝙡" is a biblical definition to designate an unequal relationship. Where both are not compatible in purpose, values and feelings. The classic definition of when a person is not for you and, even so, you choose them, insist and pay to see the consequences.

The yoke was a load that two oxen carried in synchrony, but when one of the two carried the heaviest load there was an imbalance! And one of the two got hurt, while the other got hurt! This is the picture of most current relationships! Where you love for two and suffer alone. There is more to being unequally yoked than different beliefs or age differences. It's about the incompatibility of geniuses, about the difference in goals, and because of this, one always takes most of the load.

It's tempting to find someone who aesthetically fulfills you, or who has a pain you want to heal. But understand, when you put yourself in an unequal relationship, the end is the same: "One leaves in one piece, and the other takes time to recover". And you? Are you willing to waste time with someone who will give you up in the end? Or do you prefer to relate to The Person who will never give up on you??"

QUESTION: Can a servant of God marry an ungodly man? Or with people of other religions?

What does the Bible tell us about this?

ANSWER: Imagine that you, a servant of God, marry an ungodly man. You will want to teach your child to keep God's commandments, he will say he doesn't have to obey. You will want to teach your child to be faithful to God, to abhor carnality, to abhor worldliness, as the Bible teaches, but your husband will say that it is nonsense, that there is no need. You will want to teach your child to stay away from pagan parties (worldly concerts, carnival, discotheques, nightclubs, raves, funk dances, etc.), bad company, addictions (drug addiction, cigarette addiction, drink addiction), music mundane/profane, immoral conversations, your husband will say it's okay, that it has nothing to do with it. Because of this GOD #PROHIB mixed marriage between people. You need to choose a spouse who is on the Path of Jesus, obeying God's commandments as He taught us.. otherwise it will be impossible to relate, it will be an unequal yoke and will bring serious problems to the couple.

This is why servants of God MUST NOT marry people of the world, so as not to go through frustrating situations later, remember well when Samson spoke to his parents that he would go in search of a wife for him, his parents said if by chance there was no there among them a good woman for him, but no, he preferred a woman of the world which led Samson to trust himself and not God and that cost him his life and salvation.

“Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers; because, what society has justice with injustice? And what fellowship has light with darkness? And what agreement is there between the Messiah and Satan? Or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what agreement does the Sanctuary of God have with idols? For ye are the Sanctuary of the Living God, as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk among them; and I will be their God and they will be my people. Therefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord; And touch nothing unclean, And I will receive you; And I will be a Father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” 2nd Corinthians 6:14-18

In the Kingdom of God, there is discipline and order. Therefore, to remain in it, one must follow the Divine Guidelines. The Scriptures are clear regarding only two types of people in this world: those who belong to the Most High and those who do not. From this principle, the warning for those who wish to preserve their faith and avoid suffering is not to join in alliance with unbelievers. Of course, this does not prevent Christians from maintaining good relations with them, because it is this coexistence that will make it possible for people to know the Lord Jesus through our testimony. However, those with whom we will associate must be chosen according to the concepts that the Word of God determines, especially when it is a marriage union. There are not few people who have fallen into faith by ignoring this advice and then become disappointed with their bad choice.

Note: Unequal yoke is not just the union of a Christian and an impious. Unequal yoke is for you to also join a person who #claims to be a Christian but lives in the flesh or has no principles of the Word. You are unequally yoked in the same way. Walk with someone after the model of Christ.

SOURCE: Jesus doesn't lie

 

BEWARE OF THE PROPHETS, VISIONS AND REVELATIONS... THERE IS JUDGMENT!

 

There are many people who claim to be Christians opening their mouths and saying what God has not told them to say, be very careful, you can pray, fast and live doing the work every day, but if you live lying or omitting, you are walking towards his own condemnation.

“The LORD God hates #liars, but he loves those who tell the truth.” Proverbs 12:22

“Do not steal, #do not #lie and do not deceive others.” Leviticus 19:11

“No deceiver shall dwell in my house; no #liar will stand in my presence. Every morning I will destroy all the wicked in the land, I will cut off all evildoers from the city of Adonai.” Psalm 101:7

“But as for the cowardly, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and fornicators, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, THEIR PART SHALL BE IN THE LAKE THAT BURNS WITH FIRE AND SURPRISE, WHAT IS THE SECOND DEATH.” Revelation 21:8

“Outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices #lies.” Revelation 22:15

Greed is a very present theme in the Bible, it is a serious sin that must be out of the Christian life. The love of money is a clear sign of greed, but so can the desire for power and greatness.

There is a difference between greed and ambition. The Bible allows you to seek to improve, as long as it is with good intentions, without letting it dominate your heart.

for the love of money is the root of all evil. Some people, because they coveted money, have strayed from the faith and pierced themselves with many sufferings.

- 1 Timothy 6:10

Don't exhaust your strength

trying to get rich;

have common sense!

- Proverbs 23:4

"No one can serve two masters; for he will either hate the one and love the other, or be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.

- Matthew 6:24

Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the amount of his possessions."

- Luke 12:15

Man comes naked from his mother's womb,

and as it comes, so it goes.

Of all the work he put in effort

nothing will take with it.

- Ecclesiastes 5:15

And I say again: It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God."

- Matthew 19:24

Keep free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God himself said:

"I will never leave you,

I will never leave you."

- Hebrews 13:5

Wealth is worthless in the day of God's wrath,

but righteousness delivers from death.

- Proverbs 11:4

"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.

- Matthew 6:19

"Therefore I say, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothing?

- Matthew 6:25

There are those who give generously,

and sees his riches increase;

others withhold what they should give,

and fall into poverty.

- Proverbs 11:24

"But woe to you rich people,

because they already received

your consolation.

- Luke 6:24

The people curse

the one who hides the wheat,

but the crown blessing

the one who is soon willing to sell it.

- Proverbs 11:26

Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant, nor to put their hope in the uncertainty of riches, but in God, who richly provides us with everything for our satisfaction.

- 1 Timothy 6:17

Who trusts his riches

will surely fall

but the righteous will flourish

like green foliage.

- Proverbs 11:28

For the sun rises, brings heat and dries up the plant; then its flower falls, and its beauty is destroyed. Likewise the rich man will wither in the midst of his toil.

- James 1:11

Money earned from dishonesty

will decrease,

but who gathers it little by little

will have more.

- Proverbs 13:11

who loves money

you will never have enough;

whoever loves riches will never stay

satisfied with their income.

That doesn't make sense either.

- Ecclesiastes 5:10

For all that is in the world - the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of goods - does not come from the Father, but from the world.

The world and its lusts pass away, but he who does the will of God abides forever.

- 1 John 2:16-17

"You shall not covet your neighbor's house. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, nor his male servant or female servant, nor his ox or donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor's."

- Exodus 20:17

So put to death everything that belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.

- Colossians 3:5

The Lord disowns dishonest scales,

but the exact weights give you pleasure.

- Proverbs 11:1

Who works your land

there will be plenty of food,

but who goes after fantasies

has no sense.

- Proverbs 12:11

Sheol and Destruction are insatiable,

how insatiable are the eyes of man.

- Proverbs 27:20

The wicked covet

the spoil taken by the wicked,

but the root of the righteous flourishes.

- Proverbs 12:12

The wealth of the rich

is your fortified city,

but poverty is the ruin of the poor.

- Proverbs 10:15

The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry,

but he thwarts the ambition of the wicked.

- Proverbs 10:3

"So it is with those who store up riches for themselves, but are not rich toward God."

- Luke 12:21

Then Jesus said to his disciples, "I tell you the truth, it is difficult for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.

- Matthew 19:23

In their greed, such masters will exploit you with stories they have made up. Their doom has long hung over them, and their destruction is not long in coming.

- 2 Peter 2:3

"From the smallest to the greatest,

everyone is greedy;

prophets and priests alike,

all practice deceit.

- Jeremiah 6:13

Thus says the Lord:

"Do not the wise man glory in his wisdom

nor the strong in his strength

nor the rich in his wealth,

- Jeremiah 9:23

The worker's sleep is sweet,

whether you eat a little or a lot,

but a rich man's plenty

it does not give you peace of mind to sleep.

- Ecclesiastes 5:12

Better is the poor man with integrity in his conduct

than a rich man perverse in his ways.

Better is the poor man with integrity in his conduct

than a rich man perverse in his ways.

- Proverbs 28:6

The wealth of the rich

is your fortified city,

they imagine it as a wall

which is impossible to climb.

- Proverbs 18:11

They are devouring, insatiable dogs.

They are shepherds without understanding;

everyone goes their own way,

each seeks his own advantage.

- Isaiah 56:11

Deacons likewise must be dignified, men of their word, not fond of much wine or dishonest gain.

- 1 Timothy 3:8

So I will give your women to other men,

and I will give your fields to other owners.

From the smallest to the largest, everyone is greedy;

both priests and prophets, all practice falsehood.

- Jeremiah 8:10

"But you don't see or think

something else

in addition to dishonest profit,

shed innocent blood,

oppression and extortion".

- Jeremiah 22:17

They need to be silenced, as they are ruining entire families, teaching things they shouldn't, and all out of greed.

- Titus 1:11

What good is money in a fool's hand,

since he does not want to obtain wisdom?

- Proverbs 17:16

Some pretend they are rich and have nothing;

others pretend they are poor

and have great wealth.

- Proverbs 13:7

Then the Lord said to him, "You Pharisees make the outside of the cup and dish clean, but inside you are full of greed and evil.

- Luke 11:39

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The role of women in marriage

The woman is of great importance to the Christian home. With her is the responsibility of helping her husband and building her house according to God's will. Her role is much bigger and more significant than the woman herself thinks.

Paul compares the woman with the church (Eph 5:22,23), just as the church obeys her husband who is Christ, the woman has the same role in her home, in relation to her husband. A woman's submission is not in the dispute of who is stronger or more intelligent, but in the awareness of knowing what her duty is as a woman. And that her husband is a representative of Christ in his home. After all, we should be obedient to God because we love Him and not because we are afraid of Him.

The world distorts biblical words to diminish the importance of women, leading them to believe that they are inferior to men and therefore must prove their validity and competence, when in fact, Christ loved her so much that he gave his life for her and still does not. meaning of sex, treating both with the same significance and decency.

The Bible emphasizes the respect a woman should have for her husband, because a woman's respect is all a man wants. In fact, everything a Christian man does is to please God and have his wife's respect (Eph. 5:33).

Knowing this, the Christian woman's role in marriage is to take care of her home, respect her husband, be a friendly shoulder in times of distress, be the desired counselor when there are uncertainties of thoughts, be the wise woman when discernment is lacking and the firm structure on which your spouse and children can lean.

Woman, being submissive is being smart and not weak. To be submissive is to respect the limits established by God for your own good. Being submissive is not accepting abuse, but recognizing your value before the Creator!

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FORGIVE TO BE FORGIVEN!

Forgiveness is one of the most liberating things anyone can do. Unforgiveness is like a stone tied to someone's leg, which drags them to the bottom of the sea.

If God has forgiven our sins and if we want to be like God, what reasons can we have for not forgiving someone?

If we forgive, we receive forgiveness; this is a truth that should motivate us. If we really understand what Jesus did on the cross, forgiveness must flow from our hearts.

You are kind and forgiving, Lord,

rich in grace

to all who call on you.

Psalm 86:5

Then Peter approached Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times must I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" Jesus answered, "I say to you, Not up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.

Matthew 18:21-22

And when you are praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your heavenly Father may also forgive his sins. But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in heaven forgive your sins."

Mark 11:25-26

Be careful.

"If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him. If he sins against you seven times a day, and comes back to you seven times and says, 'I am sorry,' forgive him."

Luke 17:3-4

Bear with one another and forgive whatever grievances you have against each other. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Colossians 3:13

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

1 John 1:9

For if you forgive one another's trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive one another, your heavenly Father will not forgive your trespasses.

Matthew 6:14-15

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you.

Ephesians 4:32

If one of you has caused grief, he has not only caused it to me, but also, in part, so that I may not be too severe with all of you. The punishment that was imposed by the majority is sufficient. Now, on the contrary, you must forgive him and console him, so that he is not dominated by excessive sadness. Therefore, I recommend that you reaffirm the love you have for him.

2 Corinthians 2:5-8

"Judge not and you will not be judged. Condemn not and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven.

Luke 6:37

"It is I, myself, the one who erases

your transgressions, for my sake,

and that you don't remember anymore

of your sins.

Isaiah 43:25

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of God's grace,

Ephesians 1:7

For he rescued us from the dominion of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, namely, the forgiveness of sins.

Colossians 1:13-14

Let the wicked forsake his way;

and the evil man, his thoughts.

Let him turn to the Lord,

who will have mercy on him;

turn to our God,

for he willingly gives his pardon.

Isaiah 55:7

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GOD DOES NOT APPROVE A SECOND MARRIAGE IF YOUR FIRST SPOUSE IS ALIVE!!!

Message for those who care what God thinks... You won't hear this in churches but that's what the Bible says:

If you were previously married and separated or divorced for any reason. Exception: in the case of prostitution (porneia) and now you are in a new relationship, know: God does not approve of your new relationship

God is not in it

It is not possible to be happy with the Boyfriend, nor with the girlfriend

Is the spouse alive? If so, you put yourself in adultery and whoever joins you also becomes an adulterer!

Adultery is a sin. Those who practice this act are opposing the will of God. Tampering means breaking the vow that is made during marriage, unfaithfulness.

Whoever commits adultery is disobeying a commandment of God. When two people unite in marriage, they do so not only before men, but before God.

But I say that whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, causes her to become an adulteress, and whoever marries the divorced woman commits adultery.

Matthew 5:32

He replied, "Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery."

Mark 10:11-12

Do not be unevenly yoked with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? What harmony between Christ and Belial? What is common between the believer and the unbeliever?

2 Corinthians 6:14-15

Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins that someone commits, outside the body he commits them; but whoever sins sexually sins against his own body. Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, who was given to you in marriage to be honored by all; the conjugal bed, kept pure; for God will judge the immoral and adulterers.

Hebrews 13:4

OFFICIALIZE YOUR UNION !!!

 

This message is not a judgment but an exhortation!!!

You who are a Christian and who live together or have a boyfriend?

Do you live a married life while being single?

Know that you are in sin

Change this situation to please God and not give the enemy loopholes!

Officialize before God and men your union. But, some say: It's just a paper! No !!! It's a commitment made!

Otherwise, it's easy to join, it's easy to separate!

Think about it! Besides, You are putting your spiritual life and your salvation at risk! Fix your way while there's still time!

Do not be unevenly yoked with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? What harmony between Christ and Belial? What is common between the believer and the unbeliever?

2 Corinthians 6:14-15

Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins that someone commits, outside the body he commits them; but whoever sins sexually sins against his own body. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, given to you by God, and that you are not your own? You were bought at a price. So glorify God with your body.

1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Don't be fooled: "Bad company corrupts good morals".

1 Corinthians 15:33

Houses and riches are inherited from parents,

but a prudent wife is from the Lord.

Proverbs 19:14

Marriage must be honored by all; the conjugal bed, kept pure; for God will judge the immoral and adulterers.

Hebrews 13:4

But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with desire.

1 Corinthians 7:9

Hypocrisy is pretense. God wants his followers to be honest and just, without hypocrisy. The hypocrite hides his faults to appear "very holy." This is wrong. We need to acknowledge our mistakes in order to receive forgiveness and mend our lives.

Hypocrisy is injustice. The hypocrite judges the mistakes of others but ignores his own. In so doing, the hypocrite judges and condemns himself! His own words pick him up.

Hypocrisy is also saying that you follow God but not obeying his commandments. We often say that we have surrendered everything to God when in fact there is still much that we have not submitted to him. But God always forgives those who repent of their hypocrisy.

how happy is that

to whom the Lord does not lay blame

and in whom there is no hypocrisy! While I kept my sins hidden,

my body was wasting away from so much moaning. For day and night

your hand was heavy on me;

my strength was running out

like in dry weather. So I acknowledged before you my sin

and I did not cover up my faults.

I said, "I will confess my transgressions,"

to the Lord,

and you forgave the guilt of my sin.

Psalms 32:2-5

Therefore, you who judge others are inexcusable; for you are condemning yourself in what you judge, since you who judge practice the same things.

Romans 2:1

Therefore, get rid of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy and all kinds of backbiting.

1 Peter 2:1

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs: beautiful on the outside, but inside you are full of bones and all kinds of filth. inside are full of hypocrisy and evil.

Matthew 23:27-28

In the meantime, when a crowd of thousands had gathered, to the point where they were trampling one another, Jesus began to speak first to his disciples, saying, "Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. nothing hidden that will not be discovered, or hidden that will not be known.

Luke 12:1-2

"Why do you notice the speck that is in your brother's eye and not notice the beam that is in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when there is a beam in yours? Hypocrite, first take the beam out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye.

Matthew 7:3-5

Hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy of you, saying, "'This people honors me

with the lips,

but your heart is far from me. In vain they adore me;

your teachings

nothing but rules

taught by men'".

Matthew 15:7-9

If we claim to have fellowship with him but walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.

1 John 1:6

They claim they know God, but by their actions they deny him; they are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work.

Titus 1:16

If a brother or sister is in need of clothing and daily food and one of you says to them, "Go in peace, keep warm and be fed," but you don't give them anything, what's the use of that? ?

James 2:15-16

Like a bad tooth or a dislocated foot

is confidence in the hypocrite

in time of difficulty.

Proverbs 25:19

"Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

Matthew 7:15

Like a layer of nail polish

on an earthen vessel,

the friendly lips

can hide an evil heart. Who hates disguises his intentions

with the lips,

but in his heart he harbors falsehood. Though your talk is smooth,

don't believe him,

for their heart is full of evil. He can pretend and hide his hate,

but his wickedness will be exposed in public.

Proverbs 26:23-26

But Jesus, realizing their evil intention, asked: "Hypocrites! Why are you putting me to the test?

Matthew 22:18

Breed of vipers, how can you who are evil say good things? For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.

Matthew 12:34

The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons. Such teachings come from hypocritical men and liars, whose consciences are seared

1 Timothy 4:1-2

"Therefore, when you give alms, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, in order to be honored by others. I assure you, they have already received their full reward. But when you give alms, that your left hand does not know what your right hand is doing, so that you may help in secret, and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Matthew 6:2-4

"And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites. They like to stand praying in the synagogues and on the street corners, in order to be seen by others. I assure you, they have already received their full reward. But when you pray, go to your room, close the door and pray to your Father who is in secret, then your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

Matthew 6:5-6

"When you fast, do not look sad like the hypocrites, for they change the appearance of their faces so that others may see that they are fasting. I truly say that they have already received their full reward. When fasting, fix your hair and wash your face, so that it will not appear to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father who sees in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

Matthew 6:16-18

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TEN REASONS WHY I'M NOT A SPIRITIST

The Bible condemns spiritism. We are not to consult spirits. The only person who can guide and help us is God, no one else. Those who consult spirits open themselves to the influence of demons, which are never good.

Disciples of Jesus have the right to expel spirits but it is important to avoid fascination. Spiritualism can offer power and satisfaction but in the end it brings many serious problems. God is more powerful than any spirit.

"Do not use mediums or seek those who consult spirits, for you will be contaminated by them. I am the Lord, your God.

Leviticus 19:31

“When you enter the land that the Lord your God is giving you, do not try to imitate the disgusting things that the nations there do. daughter; who practices divination, or practices magic, or uses omens, or practices sorcery, or performs enchantments; who is a medium, consults spirits, or consults the dead. abominations that the LORD your God will drive those nations out before you.

Deuteronomy 18:9-12

One day, as we were going to the place of prayer, we met a slave girl who had a spirit by which she foretold the future. She earned a lot of money for her masters with fortune telling. This girl followed Paul and us, crying out, "These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim the way of salvation." She continued to do this for many days. Finally, Paul became indignant, turned around and said to the spirit, "In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!" At the same moment the spirit left her.

Acts of the Apostles 16:16-18

"I will set my face against anyone who consults spirits and against those who seek mediums to follow them, prostituting themselves with them. I will cut him off from among his people.

Leviticus 20:6

"The men or women among you who are mediums or consult spirits will have to be executed. They will be stoned, as they deserve death".

Leviticus 20:27

She even burned her own son in sacrifice, practiced sorcery and divination and resorted to mediums and to those who consulted the spirits. She did evil in the eyes of the Lord, provoking him to anger.

2 Kings 21:6

Furthermore, Josiah did away with the mediums, those who consulted spirits, the household idols, the other idols, and all the other disgusting things that were in Judah and Jerusalem. He did this to fulfill the requirements of the Law written in the book that Hilkiah the priest had discovered in the temple of the Lord. Neither before nor after Josiah was there a king like him, who turned to the Lord with all his heart, with all his soul and with all his strength, according to all the Law of Moses.

2 Kings 23:24-25

Saul died this way because he was unfaithful to the Lord, was not obedient to the word of the Lord, and even consulted a medium for guidance instead of consulting the Lord. Therefore the Lord put him to death and gave the kingdom to David, son of Jesse.

1 Chronicles 10:13-14

When they say to you, "Find a medium or someone who consults the spirits and mutters incantations, for everyone appeals to their gods and the dead on behalf of the living," answer, "To the law and the commandments!" If they don't speak according to this word, you will never see the light!

Isaiah 8:19-20

The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons.

1 Timothy 4:1

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 EMOTIONAL ABUSE

Identifying whether someone is emotionally abusing you can be difficult, as it's not always as obvious as physical abuse. However, here are some indicators that could point to possible emotional abuse:

Manipulation: The person constantly manipulates your emotions, makes you feel guilty, or blackmails you to get what they want. Use tactics like silence, indifference, or emotional punishment to control you.

  Constant humiliation and criticism: He constantly and offensively criticizes you, belittles you or ridicules your achievements, ideas or appearance. It makes you feel like you're not enough or that you're always wrong.

Excessive control: The person tries to control all aspects of his life, from his personal relationships to his daily decisions. It dictates what to do, how to feel or how to act, limiting your autonomy and freedom.

  Isolation: The person tries to keep you away from your social or family circle, devalues your relationships and makes you depend exclusively on them. It limits your contact with friends, family or loved ones, generating a feeling of loneliness.

Contempt and lack of empathy: The person shows constant disregard for your feelings, needs, or difficulties. He doesn't show genuine interest in your emotional well-being and minimizes your problems.

  Emotional instability: The person may have extreme mood swings, being warm and gentle one moment and hostile or cruel the next. This creates confusion and makes you feel insecure in the relationship.

  If you experience several of these behaviors on a recurring basis, it is important to consider the possibility that you are experiencing emotional abuse. Remember that you are not alone and seeking the support of friends, family or mental health professionals can be essential to help you get out of this situation and regain your emotional well-being.

A.D.

Narcissism is the term used in psychology to describe a preoccupation with oneself. It is a Greek term taken from the name of the mythological Narcissus, who fell in love with his own image and was condemned to die because he did not leave her. A narcissist is a person who exhibits a high level of selfishness, vanity, and pride. He views everything from a “how does this affect me?” perspective. Empathy is impossible for the narcissist because their only perspective is one centered on themselves. In psychology, narcissism is seen as a broad spectrum of conditions ranging from normal to pathological.

The Bible says that we were born sinners from the fall (Romans 5:12). This means that we are born with only sinful tendencies and no ability to be “good” or righteous on our own. What we call “human nature” the Bible calls “flesh” (Galatians 5:19-21). Part of our sinful nature is a total focus on self. This focus, also called “egocentricity,” is how babies see and experience the world. Narcissism is like self-centeredness in that the adult still relates to the world like a child, a perspective that impedes personal growth and relationships.

Psychological theories about narcissism suggest that the narcissistic person uses defense mechanisms to idealize himself so he doesn't have to face his own mistakes (sin) or failures (fallen state). The diagnosis of narcissistic personality disorder describes a narcissistic person's behavior patterns as being arrogant, unempathetic, manipulative, and jealous; he also possesses a sense of entitlement and grandiosity. From a biblical perspective, it is clear that these heart conditions are due to pride, which is sin (Proverbs 16:18). The Bible tells us, “Let each one not look to his own interests, but each one also to the things of others” (Philippians 2:4). The narcissist routinely disobeys this command.

Pride is one reason people don't feel they need a savior or forgiveness. Pride tells them that they are “good” people or have a “good” heart. Pride also blinds people to their own personal responsibility and responsibility for sin. Narcissism (pride) masks sin, while the gospel reveals the truth that leads to remorse for sin. Narcissistic traits can be dangerous because, at worst, they will lead a person to destroy others to satisfy the lust of the flesh (2 Timothy 3:2-8).

The Bible addresses issues related to narcissism as part of our sinful natural selves (Romans 7:5). We are slaves of the flesh until we place our faith in Jesus, who sets the captives free (Romans 7:14-25; John 8:34-36). Believers are then slaves of righteousness when the Holy Spirit begins the transforming work of sanctification in their lives. However, believers must surrender to the Lord and humble themselves to have God's perspective instead of a selfish perspective (Mark 8:34). The process of sanctification is about moving away from the self (narcissism) and turning to Jesus.

All people are narcissists until they learn to cover it up and get along in the world or until they recognize their own flesh and repent of their sins. The Lord helps people out of narcissism when they receive Jesus as their Savior (Romans 3:19-26). The believer has the power to begin to love others as himself (Mark 12:31).

SOURCES: @DESPERTARDIVINO

https://www.gotquestions.org/Portugues/narcisismo.html

Painful experiences lived in childhood open wounds that we carry with us into our adult lives, negatively influencing our relationships. You don't necessarily have to have a traumatic childhood to have a wounded child inside you.

Emotional wounds arise when our needs are not met in childhood, generating a series of negative consequences when not properly treated, such as emotional dependence, insecurity, fear of relating, difficulty in establishing bonds, compulsions, eating disorders, fears and phobias, anxiety disorder, depression, shame, shaken self-esteem, need to please everyone, difficulty saying no and setting limits.

Bad comments received, judgment, rejection, helplessness, abandonment left marks that influence their behavior to this day.

The emotional wound of a child who does not receive love and acceptance from his parents causes him to become an adult who seeks in others the love and acceptance he did not receive when he needed it.

The wound of rejection in childhood causes you to become an insecure adult and have issues with acceptance. This adult who was once rejected constantly has the feeling that his way of being will not please anyone. The emotional wound when the child is exposed to "ridiculousness" and feels humiliated with people pointing the finger, making fun of him and laughing at him, makes him become an adult who feels afraid and ashamed of exposing himself.

The wound of betrayal in childhood when they don't keep what they promise makes the child become a distrustful adult.

The wound of the child who had his feelings repressed with that good old "swallow the cry", makes him become an adult who hides what he feels.

The child who has been severely punished is afraid of making mistakes, demands a lot of himself, and finds it difficult to complete projects.

Do you see your inner child? It is fundamental to become aware of our pains so as not to be dragged by them. We are not slaves to what happened to us. We must go beyond our wounds and promote adaptive changes that work for us today.

With love, @ranavitoria

Our words have a lot of power. By his word, God created everything that exists and his words always come true. The word of God is alive and full of power. Jesus is the Word of God.

Our words affect our lives and even have power over life and death! The mouth speaks what is in the heart. With our words we can condemn ourselves or confess Jesus as our savior. Therefore, we need to learn to be very careful with our words.

For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword; it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Hebrews 4:12

The fruit of the mouth is filled

man's stomach;

the lip product satisfies you. The tongue has power over life

and about death;

those who like to use it

they will eat its fruit.

Proverbs 18:20-21

We all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in his speech, such a man is perfect, being also able to control his whole body.

James 3:2

When we put bits in the horses' mouths to make them obey us, we can control the whole animal. Also take ships as an example; although they are so large and driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder, as the pilot wishes. Similarly, the tongue is a small organ of the body, but it boasts great things. See how a great forest is set ablaze by a single spark. So too, the tongue is a fire; it is a world of iniquity. Placed between the members of our body, it defiles the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. Every species of animals, birds, reptiles and sea creatures is tamed and has been tamed by the human species; the tongue, however, no one can tame. It is an uncontrollable evil, full of deadly poison.

James 3:3-8

Through the word of the Lord

the heavens were made,

and the heavenly bodies by the breath of his mouth.

Psalm 33:6

God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.

Genesis 1:3

By faith we understand that the universe was formed by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of what is visible.

Hebrews 11:3

For the Lord is the giver of wisdom;

from his mouth proceed

knowledge and discernment.

Proverbs 2:6

Jesus replied, "It is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds from the mouth of God'".

Matthew 4:4

Breed of vipers, how can you who are evil say good things? For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.

Matthew 12:34

But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these are what make a man unclean. For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, sexual immoralities, thefts, false witness and slander.

Matthew 15:18-19

If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes to righteousness, and with the mouth one confesses to salvation.

Romans 10:9-10

But I say that on the day of judgment men will have to give an account for every idle word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned."

Matthew 12:36-37

The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,

but the mouth of the wicked harbors violence.

Proverbs 10:11

Who of you wants to love life

and want to see happy days? Guard your tongue from evil

and their lips from falsehood.

Psalms 34:12-13

There are words that hurt like a sword,

but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 12:18

An anxious heart depresses a man,

but a kind word cheers him up.

Proverbs 12:25

The calm answer deflects the fury,

but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 15:1

Your word is a lamp

that lights up my steps

and light that clears my path.

Psalm 119:105

Truth is the essence of your word,

and all your righteous ordinances are eternal.

Psalm 119:160

In the beginning was he who is the Word. He was with God and was God.

John 1:1

He who is the Word became flesh and lived among us. We have seen his glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 1:14

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

Mark 13:31

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