#12 Getting to the Heart of the Matter



Proverbs 23:7For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.

Matthew 15:8This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.

Please consider:

It is the disposition of our heart that is of most importance if we are to reap the Blessedness of God's Kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven. Even though this is so succinctly stated in the Bible, it seems often to be neglected in our Christian culture. And it is certainly not a consideration of our secular culture. So much of what we rely on are motivational lectures to comply with God's Will and Way, Highest and Best. Although these are with good intention, they do not necessarily get to the heart of the matter.

If we are merely motivated, we tend to rely on the strength of our flesh to comply. This fleshly strength includes our minds, and it is not sufficient to comply with God's Will and Way, Highest and Best. Again, I emphasize, and the Bible states, it is essential to die to our old ways so that we may be born anew. This is not singularly for the purpose of Salvation. It is subsequently for the purpose of ongoing Sanctification.

As we mature in our Faith, individually and or collectively, these fleshly ways can be eliminated. It necessitates a prayerful process. In essence, we can die to these old ways and be born yet anew. This is God'sprovision for ever greater Sanctification and Freedom in his Spirit and of His spirit to reap his Highest and Best.

Blessings,

Robert Benedict


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Matthew 7:20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
Matthew 15:8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.
Mark 12:30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. 31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.



The intent of CRA is:
>NOT to demean other religious perspectives but to share the rationale for a better way;
>NOT to insist but to proclaim what is perceived to be a more excellent way;
>NOT to convince but to reveal the perceived Truth and allow the Spirit of God to convict the hearts and >minds of those who are receptive;
>NOT to force feed but to share
>NOT to intimidate but to encourage;
>NOT to coerce but to invite;
>NOT to argue but to dialogue;
>NOT to divide but to unite.