In Matthew 7:20-28 Jesus said these words below:
20 Therefore by their fruits you will know them. 21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ 23 And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’
In his book "Family Driven Faith" Voddie Baucham jr. quotes a George Barna research which shows that less than 10% of self professed born again evangelicals have a biblical worldview. As if this is not bad enough, the same research also found out that only 51% of evangelical pastors have a biblical worldview. I read somewhere that the actual number of self proclaimed born again evangelicals with a Biblical world view is actually 7%!
Your worldview is the prism or the "glasses" through which you view life. When we say that a person has a Biblical worldview, we mean that the person uses the Bible as the yardstick against which everything is measured. This means that all of life's actions and decisions are based on the Bible, not what we think is right, not what society tells us is right, not what our culture say is right, but on what the Bible says. What this means is that my life is set apart for God and as such, every decision I make, every action I take, every counsel I give or receive, must line up with the Word of God - the Bible.
The term "Biblical Worldview" is the fancy modern day description of what the Bible calls Holiness. In 1 Peter 1:15-16, the Bible tells us " but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.” The Bible calls us to a life of holiness. God is a Holy God and we cannot serve Him on our terms, but on His terms.
Also, in Hebrews 12:14, the Bible tells us "Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord".
In light of the scriptures we just read above, George Barna in his research found out that 93% of self proclaimed born again evangelicals and 49% of pastors do not have a Biblical worldview. This means, they are not living a life that is separated unto the Lord. They are living unto themselves. Can they call themselves followers of Christ if they living for themselves and not for God? Jesus Himself said “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him" (John 14:23).
What kind of opinion do you think the 93% of self proclaimed born again evangelicals who do not have Biblical worldview will have of the 7% who do? I am open to your comments.
My God have mercy on the Church.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
New To Homeschooling?
As you embark on this exciting and yes sometimes difficult journey to educate your children at home, here a few pointers to keep in mind.
First, before you start looking at curriculums or teaching philosophies, it is advisable to spend time seeking the Lord on His idea of education. It was His idea that parents teach their children (Deut. 6:4-7) so it necessary to spend time in prayer seeking Him for the true meaning of education. It is possible that you may become re-educated in the process.
Next, remember that every child is unique and different. Seek the Lord for each of your children. Seek Him for the best method and style that will enable each child to be all that the Lord has called to them to be.
Third, it is vital that you have fellowship with other spiritually like-minded homeschooling moms. You need the friendships, encouragement and support in order to stay steadfast in your homeschooling journey.
Lastly, Relax! “do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Phil.4:6-7)
God bless
Elizabeth
First, before you start looking at curriculums or teaching philosophies, it is advisable to spend time seeking the Lord on His idea of education. It was His idea that parents teach their children (Deut. 6:4-7) so it necessary to spend time in prayer seeking Him for the true meaning of education. It is possible that you may become re-educated in the process.
Next, remember that every child is unique and different. Seek the Lord for each of your children. Seek Him for the best method and style that will enable each child to be all that the Lord has called to them to be.
Third, it is vital that you have fellowship with other spiritually like-minded homeschooling moms. You need the friendships, encouragement and support in order to stay steadfast in your homeschooling journey.
Lastly, Relax! “do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Phil.4:6-7)
God bless
Elizabeth
Monday, November 03, 2008
On the Elections
In my observation, Since 2004, elections in this country is not about the economy or the usual reasons, it is a struggle for the heart and soul of this nation. What shall it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his soul? (Matthew 16:26)
This country will either be a country that fears God and upholds biblical principles as we have been praying or it will become a country that cares absolutely nothing about God, infact throws God from every where including the churches by censoring what the Pastors can preach. The scary part of this whole thing is that God is asking us as a nation to make the choice (by voting). Just like Joshua told the children of Israel to chose this day whom they will serve (Joshua 24:15), God is asking us to choose this day what kind of a country we would like to have.
Matthew 13:24-25 Another parable He put forth to them, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field; but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat and went his way.
A lot of us have been "asleep" in the place of prayer and the enemy is attempting to and in some cases has started sowing 'tares' among our 'wheat'. WE need to WAKE UP!
Ephesians 5:14-17 Therefore He says: “ Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light. See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is."
Matthew 26:41 "Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
God Bless You
Elizabeth
This country will either be a country that fears God and upholds biblical principles as we have been praying or it will become a country that cares absolutely nothing about God, infact throws God from every where including the churches by censoring what the Pastors can preach. The scary part of this whole thing is that God is asking us as a nation to make the choice (by voting). Just like Joshua told the children of Israel to chose this day whom they will serve (Joshua 24:15), God is asking us to choose this day what kind of a country we would like to have.
Matthew 13:24-25 Another parable He put forth to them, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field; but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat and went his way.
A lot of us have been "asleep" in the place of prayer and the enemy is attempting to and in some cases has started sowing 'tares' among our 'wheat'. WE need to WAKE UP!
Ephesians 5:14-17 Therefore He says: “ Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light. See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is."
Matthew 26:41 "Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
God Bless You
Elizabeth
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