LOST IN THE CHURCH:
[BEING LOST IN CHURCH]
Part Six
Idolatry in the House of God
Many have interpreted the word idol from the perspective of the Old Covenant, an era in which the main emphasis was on the physical. But now, the Lord is seeking people who will worship Him in spirit. Therefore, the most dangerous and difficult idol—not one made of iron, stone, or wood—is the one that can be carved within a person’s heart or spirit.
An IDOL can be anything that takes the place of God within a person. The first commandment the Lord gave us is to love Him above everything else. Therefore, whatever you can love more than you love God becomes an idol to you.
Furthermore, the Lord has warned us not to fear anything more than Him (Matthew 10:28), and not to place our faith, hope, or dependence on anything except Him. By this reasoning, whatever you give those places in your life becomes an idol that you have carved within your own heart.
Scripture is clear that those who worship idols will have their part in the lake of fire, which is the second death (Revelation 21:8).
In these last days, many people have become lost in Church by worshipping things that are close to the Lord, or things that have been called by His name, thinking that by doing so they are worshipping the Lord Himself!
Some of the things people have come to worship—and many of you may be surprised when I mention them—include worship services, the Church, the mother of Jesus, servants of God, angels, the Word of God, prayer, the name of a church, and so on.
But the Lord will never allow anything to take His glory!
Nevertheless, many people who worship idols in the house of God do so out of ignorance and lack of knowledge. And this is where our enemy gains his strength.
Therefore, this message is given by the great grace of God to those who are willing to love the Lord above everything else.
Worshipping the Word of God
The Word of God can become an idol if it takes the place of God Himself. And this is astonishing!
I know that by making this statement, I have probably disturbed the theology of many people. Let me repeat it, so that you understand that I am not speaking carelessly:
“The word of God can become a very dangerous idol, and it can bring death if it is worshipped or allowed to take the place of God.”
There is nothing as valuable as the Word of God. Nevertheless, everyone must understand that the “word of God” is not God Himself!
It is extremely dangerous for any person, Church, or institution to build upon the word of God instead of building upon God Himself.
Today, there are many Churches that have fallen into this kind of deception. You can recognize them by observing their people: they have a form of godliness but deny its power (2 Timothy 3:5).
The Church develops certain forms of worship that contradict the presence of God!
The Word of God vs. “the word of God”
I know that when I say “the word of God is not God,” many people become surprised, especially when they remember John 1:1, which says:
> “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
It is absolutely true that this Scripture says the Word was God. However, it is important to understand that this passage is speaking about “the Word” and not merely “the word of God.”
There is a significant difference between these two expressions: “the Word of God” and “the word of God.”
When you say “the Word of God,” you are referring, in essence, to a Person—which is why Word begins with a capital letter. However, when you say “the word of God,” you are not necessarily referring to a person, but rather to the ordinary word that proceeds from the mouth of God.
Throughout the Bible, there are places where the word “Word” is used with a capital letter. When Scripture uses it in that way, it refers to a Person—Christ!
The Bible is filled with the word of God that needs to be made alive. When a person reads it, they should seek the Spirit through whom that word was written.
Therefore, the word of God needs the Spirit behind it so that it can be transformed into the living Word of God, who is a Person.
And that is what saves, blesses, and heals.
Thus:
The word of God + the Holy Spirit = The Word of God
Gábor Muzslai
Without the Holy Spirit, there is no life in anything. Therefore, do not be surprised that even the Bible can be used by witches or traditional healers in their practices.
This helps us understand the meaning of the Scripture:
> “For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.”
— 2 Corinthians 3:6
Essentially, without the Holy Spirit, the Bible becomes nothing more than a book of history, literature, philosophy, stories, politics, or any other ordinary book.
And many people have treated Scripture in exactly that way. They have never encountered the Living Word of God within their hearts. As a result, they have built their lives upon a “word of God” that has never become flesh within them.
Because of their lack of understanding, many people consider such individuals to be servants of God. Yet this condition has ultimately turned them into philosophers, motivational speakers, politicians, and extreme businessmen operating within the house of God.
This is extremely dangerous!
When the Lord made a whip and overturned the tables of the merchants in His Father’s house, was that not also a prophecy of what is going to take place in the house of God today?
May God bless you greatly!
#ToBeContinued...
Mwl. Ernest Nyalula
+255 616 609 885
#LostInTheChurch #CircumcisionOfTheHeart #TrueHoliness #BornAgain #GraceAndTruth #ChristJesus #Christianity #TheCross #SpiritualGrowth #GodsWordLOST IN THE CHURCH:
[BEING LOST IN CHURCH]
Part Six
Idolatry in the House of God
Many have interpreted the word idol from the perspective of the Old Covenant, an era in which the main emphasis was on the physical. But now, the Lord is seeking people who will worship Him in spirit. Therefore, the most dangerous and difficult idol—not one made of iron, stone, or wood—is the one that can be carved within a person’s heart or spirit.
An IDOL can be anything that takes the place of God within a person. The first commandment the Lord gave us is to love Him above everything else. Therefore, whatever you can love more than you love God becomes an idol to you.
Furthermore, the Lord has warned us not to fear anything more than Him (Matthew 10:28), and not to place our faith, hope, or dependence on anything except Him. By this reasoning, whatever you give those places in your life becomes an idol that you have carved within your own heart.
Scripture is clear that those who worship idols will have their part in the lake of fire, which is the second death (Revelation 21:8).
In these last days, many people have become lost in Church by worshipping things that are close to the Lord, or things that have been called by His name, thinking that by doing so they are worshipping the Lord Himself!
Some of the things people have come to worship—and many of you may be surprised when I mention them—include worship services, the Church, the mother of Jesus, servants of God, angels, the Word of God, prayer, the name of a church, and so on.
But the Lord will never allow anything to take His glory!
Nevertheless, many people who worship idols in the house of God do so out of ignorance and lack of knowledge. And this is where our enemy gains his strength.
Therefore, this message is given by the great grace of God to those who are willing to love the Lord above everything else.
Worshipping the Word of God
The Word of God can become an idol if it takes the place of God Himself. And this is astonishing!
I know that by making this statement, I have probably disturbed the theology of many people. Let me repeat it, so that you understand that I am not speaking carelessly:
“The word of God can become a very dangerous idol, and it can bring death if it is worshipped or allowed to take the place of God.”
There is nothing as valuable as the Word of God. Nevertheless, everyone must understand that the “word of God” is not God Himself!
It is extremely dangerous for any person, Church, or institution to build upon the word of God instead of building upon God Himself.
Today, there are many Churches that have fallen into this kind of deception. You can recognize them by observing their people: they have a form of godliness but deny its power (2 Timothy 3:5).
The Church develops certain forms of worship that contradict the presence of God!
The Word of God vs. “the word of God”
I know that when I say “the word of God is not God,” many people become surprised, especially when they remember John 1:1, which says:
> “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
It is absolutely true that this Scripture says the Word was God. However, it is important to understand that this passage is speaking about “the Word” and not merely “the word of God.”
There is a significant difference between these two expressions: “the Word of God” and “the word of God.”
When you say “the Word of God,” you are referring, in essence, to a Person—which is why Word begins with a capital letter. However, when you say “the word of God,” you are not necessarily referring to a person, but rather to the ordinary word that proceeds from the mouth of God.
Throughout the Bible, there are places where the word “Word” is used with a capital letter. When Scripture uses it in that way, it refers to a Person—Christ!
The Bible is filled with the word of God that needs to be made alive. When a person reads it, they should seek the Spirit through whom that word was written.
Therefore, the word of God needs the Spirit behind it so that it can be transformed into the living Word of God, who is a Person.
And that is what saves, blesses, and heals.
Thus:
The word of God + the Holy Spirit = The Word of God [Jesus]
Without the Holy Spirit, there is no life in anything. Therefore, do not be surprised that even the Bible can be used by witches or traditional healers in their practices.
This helps us understand the meaning of the Scripture:
> “For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.”
— 2 Corinthians 3:6
Essentially, without the Holy Spirit, the Bible becomes nothing more than a book of history, literature, philosophy, stories, politics, or any other ordinary book.
And many people have treated Scripture in exactly that way. They have never encountered the Living Word of God within their hearts. As a result, they have built their lives upon a “word of God” that has never become flesh within them.
Because of their lack of understanding, many people consider such individuals to be servants of God. Yet this condition has ultimately turned them into philosophers, motivational speakers, politicians, and extreme businessmen operating within the house of God.
This is extremely dangerous!
When the Lord made a whip and overturned the tables of the merchants in His Father’s house, was that not also a prophecy of what is going to take place in the house of God today?
May God bless you greatly!
#ToBeContinued...
Mwl. Ernest Nyalula
+255 616 609 885
#LostInTheChurch #CircumcisionOfTheHeart #TrueHoliness #BornAgain #GraceAndTruth #ChristJesus #Christianity #TheCross #SpiritualGrowth #GodsWord
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