After many conversations I have had over the years while preaching the "good news" of The Christ during the "appointed times", and after hearing what people had to say, I was inspired to write the following:

IS GOD CREATING YOU?

Reason truthfully:  Did God create the first man Adam for rebellion?  Had God finished the creation of his spirit? Given that Almighty God and His Son are not flesh, did they create Adam in their spirit "image" and "likeness"?  Or did God give mankind the power of reason merely to end like cattle?  Certainly not!  (Gen 1:26).

The Word says Man should reflect the glory of God. (1 Cor 11:7).  But Adam was only created in flesh.  He did not begin the creative process for the perfecting of his spirit. And as Adam's spirit was not perfected, his flesh contained within it the very cause of his death.  It was for rejecting God's voice and obeying the voice of his "rib" that Adam died.

Reason truthfully:  Have you the kind of freedom that actually imprisons you?
Do you refuse to consider the pretexts by which you engage in Godless preoccupations?
Do you rely solely upon your own philosophy because you believe it to be greater than
the wisdom of God?
Or has willing obedience allowed the process of Divine creation to take place within your spirit?
Has any man ever created life force, or living flesh?
Is your spirit like unyielding clay, or has it been burnished like gold?
Are your curses the rejection of His Spirit discipline, or do your words reflect Him?
Are all the things you own really yours?  Do you value them more than God?
Do you call to Him only in desperation, or after many prayers before your need of Him?
Endurance during ostracism and persecution for righteousness' sake is blessed.
Has God removed the "veil" of delusion put over your head by those hunting your soul?
Some think sheltering in foolishness will provide relief, but shall tire themselves out.
Others say: 'The Almighty is my God,' then cry, 'Mother of God!'  But who created her?
Do you ostracize men of God then expect God's favour?
Many still believe that The Christ is God     that God anointed Himself and
proclaimed to Himself, "This is my beloved son":  Their belief is falsely called 'knowledge'.
Do you say: 'I love God', but reject His Word through His prophets?
Can you hate lies while worshipping false gods?
Do you believe that solely by frequenting a building to hear words about God you are serving Him? Is  not serving Him making known His Will for mankind, reflecting His glory, and obeying the teachings issued through His faithful anointed servants     helping them to declare abroad the excellencies of the One True God?  (1 Peter 2:9,10).
Do you listen to those who ape "outlandish fashions" to appear holy, teaching falsehood to tickle your ears and gaining prominence at your expense?  (2 Tim 4:3,4).

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