Chuck®
17th July 2005, 07:04 PM
God’s desire is that we walk in joyfulness and with gladness of heart (Deuteronomy 28:47),
which is why Jesus was accused of being a glutton, winebibber, and a friend of sinners.
“Surely He cannot be the Son of God,” the Pharisees said. “He’s too happy.”
Jesus said, “Take My yoke upon you,
not the yoke of religion, legalism, manipulation or expectation.
My burden is easy. My load is light.
Under My yoke, you will find rest for your souls.” (see Matthew 11:28–30)
Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord.
To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous,
but for you it is safe. Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers,
beware of the concision.
For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit,
and rejoice in Christ Jesus,
and have no confidence in the flesh. Philippians 3:1–3
Who is the true circumcision?
Who are the true God-lovers?
Not those who point to themselves, puff up themselves,
or depend upon themselves;
but those who worship God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ,
and have no confidence in the flesh.
We should be the most free people in all the earth,
free to walk in the glorious liberty to which you’ve been called,
and free to allow others to do the same.
~ Chuck ~
which is why Jesus was accused of being a glutton, winebibber, and a friend of sinners.
“Surely He cannot be the Son of God,” the Pharisees said. “He’s too happy.”
Jesus said, “Take My yoke upon you,
not the yoke of religion, legalism, manipulation or expectation.
My burden is easy. My load is light.
Under My yoke, you will find rest for your souls.” (see Matthew 11:28–30)
Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord.
To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous,
but for you it is safe. Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers,
beware of the concision.
For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit,
and rejoice in Christ Jesus,
and have no confidence in the flesh. Philippians 3:1–3
Who is the true circumcision?
Who are the true God-lovers?
Not those who point to themselves, puff up themselves,
or depend upon themselves;
but those who worship God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ,
and have no confidence in the flesh.
We should be the most free people in all the earth,
free to walk in the glorious liberty to which you’ve been called,
and free to allow others to do the same.
~ Chuck ~