The Truth will make you Free

“The Truth shall make you free.” John 8:32

The opposite of the truth, is a lie, and the opposite freedom is bondage.

Satan is the god of this world and has built his kingdom upon lies.

Through his lies he has brought the whole world into bondage and turns the hearts of men away from almighty God for it is written, “ But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: in whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.” 2nd Corinthians 4:3-4

Satan tells us the lie that we should love money and that it will make our lives so much better but the truth is, “ the love of money is the root of all evil; which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” 1st Timothy 6:10

Satan tells us the lie that God will understand if you have a little sex from time to time out of wedlock, but the truth is, “ Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortionist, shall inherit the kingdom of God. 1st Corinthians 6:9-10

Satan tells us the lie that we need to obsess over our flesh bodies, but the truth is, “ For bodily exercise profits little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. 1st Timothy 4:8

Satan tells us the lie that we are obligated to live our lives for our Parents, our wives or husbands, our children, our brothers and sisters, and even our own selves, but the truth is, “If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.” Luke 14:26

Satan wants to keep us all in bondage, when the key to freedom is The Word of God and it is right at our fingertips.

Satan’s number one lie is to discredit the Word of God, to keep people from trusting the contents of the Holy Bible, God’s road map to living free from this world.

Through his lies we have become enslaved by fear, fear of being protected, fear of being poor, fear of being alone, fear of making a mistake, fear of getting older, and even fear of dying.

But the truth is that “ God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and love, and of a sound mind.” 2nd Timothy 1:7

And again, “ For as many as are lead by the spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For you have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but you have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father.” Romans 8:14-15

Satan is a liar and the deceiver of mankind for it is written, “ You are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father you will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.” John 8: 44

And again, “ And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceives the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.” Revelation 12:9

Satan doesn’t want you to read the Bible because it will expose his lies.

Jesus has warned us of Satan’s deception, he told us that Satan would attack the Word of God for it is written, “ For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.” 2nd Corinthians 11:13-15

The Truth of the Word of God is the only way to be free from the bondage of this evil world and Satan’s lies for it is written, “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, “if you continue in my word, then are you my disciples indeed; and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:31-32

Satan wants people to be discouraged from the Word of God, he wants them to fall for his deception, by placing false preachers in the church for it is written, “ For then shall arise false christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; in so much that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.” Matthew 24:24

Satan has equipped his false preachers with such great lies that they are able to deceive most of the whole world for it is written, “ Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ (I represent Christ); and shall deceive many.” Matthew 24:4-5

But Jesus teaches us how to discern between Satan’s lying preachers and God’s truth speaking preachers for it is written, “ Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits (actions).

But Jesus has given us his Word (The Holy Bible) that we may not be deceived, that we may be free from this evil world for it is written, “ and all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.” Revelation 13:8

Jesus has a place prepare for liars for it is written, “ But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whore mongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake, which burns with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. Revelation 21:8

Satan lie is to get you to love this world, but the truth is, “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world pass away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abides forever. Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. 1st John 2:15-18

Jesus teaches us that we will be hated by the world once you are free for it is written, “If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also. But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me. If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin. He that hates me hates my Father also. John 15:18-23

And again, “ This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, high minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.” 2nd Timothy 3:1-5

Satan wants to kill us all through his lies for it is written, “ Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour; whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.” 1st Peter 5:8-9

Don’t stay in bondage to Satan, escape and get free through the Word of God for it is written, “ I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. I pray not that thou should take them out of the world, but that thou should keep them from the evil. They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. John 17:14-21

Remember, “ Let God be true, but every man a liar!” Romans 3:4

Until next time I love you

Minister Lamar F. Porter

Most High God Ministers

10/1/2010

Make Me Clean

Make me clean


If we have been in this world more than two years of our lives, we have already picked up some kind of dirt, some kind of filth, or some kind of habits that are not of God but of the devil.

This world was designed to make us dirty, but Jesus Christ came into this world to make us clean.

We begin our study in the book of Matthew where we find a man who is dirty looking to be clean and it reads, “ When Jesus was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. And behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if you will, you can make me clean. And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him saying, “ I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. And Jesus said unto him, see that you tell no man; but go your way, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
Matthew 8:1-4

I would like you to notice two things, the first thing is that the man came to Jesus and worshipped him.

We cannot to cleansed from this world’s evil unless we come to Jesus.

Secondly, I would like for you to notice Jesus response to the man, Jesus said, “I will.”

Jesus will cleanse us from the dirt of this world but we have to come to him to be cleansed.

Now notice that this man suffered with Leprosy, Leprosy is an infectious disease that has been known since biblical times. It is characterized by disfiguring skin sores, nerve damage, and progressive debilitation.

Many of us suffer with other kinds of diseases that need to be cleansed like, greed, vanity, gluttony, drunkenness, hatred, lust, drug addiction, lying, stealing and so much more.

When we are infected with these things our condition is referred to as having an unclean spirit for it is written, “ And there was in their synagogue (church) a man with an unclean spirit, and he cried out.” Mark 1:23

And again, “ For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of Jesus, and came and fell at his feet.” Mark 7:25

And again, “ And Jesus came down with them and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judaea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases; and they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed.” Luke 6:17-18

Come to Jesus!!! It is the only way that you can truly be clean.

Before Jesus ascended back into heaven he left us a message, which we will see here in the book of John as it reads, “ after that he poured water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples feet, and to wipe them with the towel where with he was girded. Then comes he to Simon Peter; and Peter says unto him, “ Lord, does thou wash my feet? Jesus answered and said unto him, what I do you know not now, but you shall know hereafter. Peter says unto him, “ you shall never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, if I wash you not, you have no part with me. Simon Peter says unto him, “Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head. Jesus says to him, “ He that is washed need not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and you are clean, but not all. For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, “ you are not all clean. John 13:5-14

Again notice that Jesus says that, “ if we are not washed (cleansed) by him then we have no part with him in eternal life.”

Also notice that Jesus is willing to make us clean.

Now for those of us who think that we can bypass what Jesus told us about being clean, let us read what Jesus had to say to these type of people, as it reads, “ Woe unto you scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess. You blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also. Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like unto white sepulchers, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men’s bones, and of all uncleanness. Even so you also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within you are full of hypocrisy and iniquity. Matthew 23:25-28

If we think that we can continue to live dirty, continue to be filthy, continue to live is sin we are mistaken for it is written, “ For the wages of sin is death.” Romans 6:23

Jesus died in the flesh and rose again to save us for it is written, “ Christ also loved the church and gave himself for it; that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, that he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. Ephesians 5:25-27

Jesus can make us clean by his word.

Jesus can cleanse your eyes that you may no longer be blind by the evil of this world for it is written, “And said unto him, go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent) he went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.” John 9:7

The Bible says that seven unclean spirits came out of Mary Magdalene as it is written,
“ And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils.” Luke 8:2 so this proves that the longer a person is in this world the dirtier they become, Mary had picked up seven different unclean spirits.

These seven different spirits could have been anything, one could have been drinking, one could have been smoking, one could have been fornicating, another could have been lying, maybe even coveting after riches, all of these are evil spirits.

Come to Jesus and worship him, ask him to make you clean saying, “ Have mercy upon me, O God, according to your loving-kindness: according unto the multitude of your tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned, and done this evil in your sight: that you might be justified when you speak, and be clear when you judge. Behold, I was shaped in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. Behold, you desire truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part you shall make me to know wisdom. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones, which you have broken, may rejoice. Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence; and take not your holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of your salvation; and uphold me with your free spirit. Then will I teach transgressors your ways; and sinners shall be converted unto you. Deliver me from blood guiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of your righteousness. O Lord, open my lips; and my mouth shall show forth your praise. For you desire not sacrifices; else would I give it: you delights not in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. Do in your good pleasure unto Zion: build the walls of Jerusalem. Then shall you be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon your altar. Psalm 51:1-19

The speaking of this Psalm unto God has made you clean.

Continue is his word.

Until next time, I love you.

Minister Lamar F. Porter

Most High God Ministries


9/17/2010

Silver and Gold have I None

Silver and Gold have I none

How would you like to obtain something more valuable than money, more valuable than Gold or silver, more valuable than diamonds or any precious stones?

How would you like to receive something that would free you from all the things that concern mankind?

Today’s teaching is for those of us who have failed to understand that there is something far more valuable than earthly riches, for those of us who are living our lives in bondage to this world’s system.

Our teaching begins in the book of Acts chapter 3 where we find two of Jesus apostles Peter and John were on their way into a temple to teach and fellowship, when they came across a man begging for silver and gold (money).

They responded to the man saying, “Silver and gold (money) have we none, but such as I have I give unto you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.” Acts 3:6

Notice that what the beggar received of them gave the man the power to rise up, notice that what they gave this man gave him the ability to walk, only the Word of God can do this for a man.

Silver and gold (money) does not allow you to rise up above the concerns of this world, they do not allow you to walk free of this world’s system, which are ran by the devil.

Silver and gold (money), does not have any real importance to a true servant of God, but the words of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ are extremely valuable.

True disciples like Peter and John knew this for Jesus commanded his disciples to go out into the world to preach and they were not to carry silver and gold (money) for it is written, “ provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses. Matthew 10:9

As we had seen in the book of Acts, Jesus disciples remained obedient even after He had died and risen for silver and gold (money) had they none, but they still had something far more valuable which was the Word of God.

Do you have something more valuable than silver and gold (money) to offer the lost souls of this world?

Jesus told a parable about a rich man who had plenty of silver and gold (money) to offer to those in need as well as his love ones. Luke 16:19

Jesus also mentioned a poor man named Lazarus who did not have silver and gold (money) but possessed something far more valuable, The Word of God. Luke 16:20-21

Jesus continues on by telling us that the two of them had past on from this world into the after life so that he could teach us what was more valuable to have, silver and gold, or the Word of God? Luke 16:22

Jesus tells us which of these two had the greater value for it is written, “ But Abraham said unto the rich man, Son remember that you in your lifetime received good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted and you are tormented.” Luke 16:25

Silver and gold in this life, will not help you receive eternal life, however those who may not have silver and gold in this evil world, can receive eternal life when they are living a life founded on the Word of God.

Silver and gold have we none, but the Word of God we have plenty!

Satan has blinded the people of today through false doctrine to believe that the Word of God is not enough.

He has numbed the people to the power of the Word of God, the power to stand in the time of trouble, the power to love people when they hate you, the power to recover from your mistakes, the power to survive without this world’s provisions, the power to over come this evil world!

“Silver and gold have we none, but such as I have I give unto you.”

I pray that you receive this Gift that I am offering you today!

Please receive the most valuable Gift you will ever be given, take the Word of God!

Take it, study it, learn it, for it is written, “ This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth; but you shall meditate therein day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success.” Joshua 1:8

After you have received the Word of God give it to your children from the time they are born for it is written,
“ And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in your heart: And you shall teach them diligently unto your children and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lay down, and when you rise up.” Deuteronomy 6:6-7

After you have put away the evil teaching of silver and gold (money), share to true riches of the Word of God, that you may learn who your true family and friends are for our Savior said, “ Who is my mother, sister, and brothers? And he looked around about on them which sat with him and said, “ Behold my mother and my brothers! For who so ever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. Mark 3:33-35

After the true revelation of this gift has settled in you, then share it with the world for it is written, “ preach the word, be instant in season, out of season: reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.” 2nd Timothy 4:2

And again, “ Jesus said, “ What I reveal unto your ears, you are to preach upon the housetops.” Matthew 10:27

The Word of God is far more valuable than silver and gold (money); I pray that you get your priorities in order before the return of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ.

Remember God’s Word is not forced upon anyone; a person must come to the understanding that the Word of God is more valuable than silver and gold (money) on their own.

The Word will make you free!

Until next time I love you

Minister

Lamar F. Porter

Most High God Ministries

8/11/2010

Holier than thou

Holier than thou

There are many people in this world that profess to know God, many of them ignorantly going about their life exalting themselves and condemning others.

The Bible says, “ You therefore which teaches another, do you teach yourself also? You that preaches a man should not steal, do you steal?” Romans 2:21

No one has the right to judge anyone else, for it is written, “ Judge not, that you be not judged. Matthew 7:1

But many people in their religious beliefs have become self-righteous, holier than thou if you will, forgetting that they too were once lost and in need of the direction of Jesus Christ.

Jesus once said to a crowd of people who were looking to judge a lady caught in the act of adultery, “ he that is without sin, let him cast the first stone.” John 8:7

The crowd of people, being convicted by their own conscience, began to leave one by one until there was none. John 8:9

Jesus then asked the woman whom had committed adultery, “ where are your accusers, where are the people who meant to condemn you?

She responded, “ there are none, they have all left.” Jesus then said, “ neither do I condemn you, go and sin no more.” John 8:11

If anyone was holy enough to judge someone else it was Jesus the Christ, yet Jesus showed compassion for the sinner.

We have to be careful not to condemn one another, not to become wise in our own eyes, thinking ourselves to be holier than thou and looking down on others for it is written, “ Therefore you are inexcusable O man, who so ever you are that judges: for wherein you judges another, you condemn yourself; for you that judges does the same things.” Roman 2:1

The religious leaders thinking themselves to be holier than thou began to judge the disciple of Jesus Christ saying, “ your disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the Sabbath day.” Matthew 12:2

Jesus responded by asked them, “ have you not read?” Matthew 12:3

Jesus concluded with, “ but if you had known what this means, I will have mercy and not sacrifice you would not have condemned the guiltless.” Matthew 12:7

Jesus was letting us know that if we have truly read the Holy Bible and understood it, we would not become judges of one another, we would not deem ourselves to be greater than others, we would not act as though we are holier than thou.

We are to live our lives free from this world, we are not to be partakers of the evil in this world, but we are not to become condemners of this world for it is written, “ Judge not, and you shall not be judged: condemn not, and you shall not be condemned: forgive, and you shall be forgiven.” Luke 6:37

And again, “ God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.” John 3:17

There is a thin line between being rooted in Christ and being lost in religious beliefs, which leads to self-righteousness.

It is written, “ A man is not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly according as God has dealt to every man the measure of faith.”
Romans 12:3

And again, “ The disciple is not above his master, nor is the servant above his lord. It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord.”
Matthew 10:24-25

Jesus could have acted holier than thou but Jesus did not act holier than thou, so neither should we.

So what are we to say about those who are clearly ignoring the ways of our Lord and Savoir Jesus Christ, about those who have no regard for the commandments of God?

Jesus is our example on what we are to do for it is written, “ who so ever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when you depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet. Matthew 10:14

And again, “ shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.” Luke 9:5

In other words let them linger in their ignorance and do not condemn them to hell, as if you have a heaven or hell to put them in, but leave them to the judgment of almighty God himself, not deeming yourselves to be holier than thou.

So what are we to say about those who profess to know God, but are clearly misrepresenting the ways of our Lord and Savoir Jesus Christ, about those who have gone about creating their own form of righteousness?

Again Jesus is our example on what we are to do for it is written, “ When you pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, they shall have their reward.” Matthew 6:5

In both examples Jesus did not make himself to be better than anyone else, Jesus did not condemn anyone, Jesus did not send anyone to hell, but he left them to continue in their ignorance until the Day of Judgment.

Jesus said that there is a day of judgment coming for us all, the question that you want to ask yourself is, “ do you want to be judged as a fool who thought that he or she was holier than others, or as someone who was wise enough to follow the example of Jesus?”

I pray that we all remain very humble and leave the foolish to their foolishness until the return of our Lord and Savoir Jesus Christ, and until the Day of Judgment upon this evil world.

Until next time, I Love you

Minister Lamar F. Porter

Most High God Ministries

8/18/2010

Light & Dakness, Good & Evil

Light & Darkness, Good & Evil


Light and darkness have nothing in common, good and evil are not friends, and they cannot dwell together, for one cancels out the other.

Many have made the mistake of believing that they can keep company with darkness or evil and would not be affected, they later found out that they were wrong for it is written, “ be not deceived, evil communication corrupts good manners.” 1st Corinthians 15:33

While sitting at work around your co-workers, the topic of discussion tends to be of a carnal nature (dark or evil point of view), if you then begin to address the topic from a Godly prospective (light or goodness), the topic will no longer be able to continue in harmony because light and darkness do not mix very well. Good and evil reject one another.

Many cultures believe that it is important that good and evil exist; they believe that we should have a ying and a yang; they believe that this is important in maintaining the balance of life, they are wrong!

The Bible teaches us that the darkness will be no more and the evil of this world will be eliminated for it is written, “ And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle neither light of the sun; for the Lord God gives them light and they shall reign forever and ever.” Revelation 22:5

And again, “ Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that does evil, of the Jew first and also the Gentile.” Romans 2:9

The apostle Paul asked the question; can light and darkness dwell together? For it is written, “ Be not unequally yoked together with unbelievers; for what fellowship has righteousness with unrighteousness? And what communion has light with darkness? 2nd Corinthians 6:14

If there were a dark place deep in the woods, known to be one of the darkest places on earth, this darkness would not remain as soon as the brightness of the sun was upon it. But if that same dark place in the forest was covered by the darkness of night and a match was lit, that light would still find it’s way out of the darkness, the light from that one little match would illuminate In the midst of all that darkness.

This is the power of God; this is the power of light and of good.

In first chapter of the book of John, the Bible speaks about the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Starting at verse 4th it speaks of the light for it is written, “ In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shined in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.” John 1:4-5

Jesus was sent into a world full of darkness ran by Satan, that we may have light to see our way out of that darkness for it is written, “ He was the true Light, which lights every man that comes into the world. He was in the world and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.” John 1:9-10

The people of this dark and evil world could not then and cannot now see the light nor the goodness of Jesus Christ because light and darkness don’t mix, good and evil are not friends.

Some people’s eyes are so focused on the things in this evil world, are so full of Satan’s darkness that they cannot see Jesus for it is written, “ the light of the body is the eye: if therefore your eye be single, your whole body shall be full of light. But if your eye were evil, your whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you were darkness, how great is that darkness? For no man can serve two masters.” Matthew 6:22-24

Are your eyes on Jesus Christ; are your eyes on the coming of his return?

You cannot be just a little good and a little evil, just as it cannot be light and dark at the same time.

You may want to hang on to the old ways of Satan, you might want to still indulge in things of darkness; clubbing, drinking, smoking, fornicating, lying, stealing, gambling, but you will not be able to serve Jesus and the devil! For it is written, “ what concord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has he that believe with an infidel? 2nd Corinthians 6:15

Gentlemen, you cannot choose a wife from the unbelieving, ladies, you cannot accept marriage from a man who walks in darkness and expect the outcome to be a good one.

People who have made the decision not to believe in the contents of the Holy Bible and people who have believed that The Word of God is true, will never have a long lasting relationship for it is written, “ How can two walk together, except they be agreed? Amos 3:3

And again, “ A kingdom divided against it’s self cannot stand.” Mark 3:24

The Kingdom of God has no place with the likeness of this world for this world in evil and all that wishes to indulge in the ways of this world are evil for it is written, “ wherefore come out from among them, and be you separate, says the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.” 2nd Corinthians 6:17

We are to be lights in a world of darkness, we are to be a sign of goodness in a world of evil for it is written, “ No man, when he hath lighted a candle covers it with a vessel, or puts it under a bed: but sets it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.” Luke 8:16

And again, “ be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.” Roman 12:21

“ Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16

And last but not least “ Abstain from all appearance of evil. And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is he that calls you, who will also do it.” 1st Thessalonians 5:22-24

Until next time I love you,

Minister Lamar F. Porter

Most High God Ministries

7/25/2010

In spite of what you see

In spite of what you see

As a believer of Jesus Christ and a servant of God we have to know, in spite of what we see that our current situation will not remain that way.

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1

If we begin to focus on where we are and not on where we are going then we have lost all faith in God.

If we within our minds begin to increase all the possible ways that our situation can become worst, then we have failed to know the God of the Holy Bible in which we read from, for it is written, “ For with God nothing shall be impossible.” Luke 1:37

And again, “ Now unto him (God) that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all we ask or think.” Ephesians 3:20

But it is impossible to get through any trouble without faith for it is written, “ But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Hebrews 11:6

Many of us have come into trusting in our eyes, to believe if we see it then it must be true, this is a mistake.

Stop trusting in the ways of the world, stop buying into the deception of the Devil, for these are the ways of those who have not come to know our Lord and Savoir Jesus Christ.

If you have been locked up in jail, you may see the bars of the cell, you may feel the hardness of the bed, and you may see your accuser face to face and hear them say that you are guilty.

Don’t lose hope, continue to believe that God has not left you alone in that cell, in spite of what you see, have faith and rejoice knowing that you are coming out in Jesus name for it is written, “ we walk by faith and not by sight.”

Just as Peter believed that he was coming out of the prison he was in and the angel of the Lord came and freed him from the jail.

If you have become ill and all your family and friends begin to tell you how sorry they feel for you, how bad you are looking, and the doctors say that you are not going to make it through.

Rejoice and lift your voice to God in spite of what they all say, knowing that God says He will never leave us nor forsake us for it is written, “ My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith works patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” James 1:2-4

Just as the woman with the issue of blood believed and Jesus heeled her of her illness of 12 years.

If you have had a life full of disappointment and lack of sincere love, time after time you are left feeling hurt and drained from each relationship, don’t begin to settle into a mind set of a loveless life, don’t begin to believe that your future is going to be the same as your past, in spite of what you have seen in your life you must continue to walk in faith believing that God knows what he is doing and has something wonderful prepared for your future.

You may not see it, but faith is not seeing and yet believing for it is written, “ for we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man sees, why does he yet hope for? But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.” Romans 8:24-25

And again, “ stand still and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will show to you today.” Exodus 14:13

Just as Ruth after losing her opportunity for marriage and true love, continued to believe God and the Lord sent her Boaz.

If the children of Israel had focused on Pharaoh’s army behind them or the red sea in front of them they would not have passed over to the other side.

If Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego had focused on the flames of the burning fiery furnace they would not have come out without harm and without the smell of smoke.

If Esther had focused on King Ahasuerus’s guards taking her life for entering into the court and saved her people from sure destruction.

We were all programmed into a worldly system, that teaches us not to walk in faith.

Now we have to learn how to be deprogrammed from this way of thinking by the Word of God for it is written, “ be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Romans 12:2

If you see an army of your enemies approaching you from every side, fear not in spite of what you may see for it is written, “ a thousand will fall at your side and ten thousand at your right hand; but it shall not come nigh you.” Psalm 91:7

If you see the bills beginning to pile up and your way of earning money has been taken away, don’t hang your head and lean not unto your own understanding in spite of what you see for it is written, “ Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much better than they?” Matthew 6:26

God has promised us that if we would believe in Him and do not doubt in our minds that no weapon formed against us would prosper.” Isaiah 54:17

The Bible teaches us in spite of what the world says would be the way of fixing our problems, have faith in God that He can supersede the world’s system for it is written, “ We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28

So in site of what you see, trust the Word of God, read it, learn it; meditate on it, and you will have great success over the obstacles in your life, for it is written, “ Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God.” Romans 10:17

You are more than conquerors through Jesus Christ, so fight the good fight of faith and lay hold on eternal life. 1st Timothy 6:12

Until next time I love you,

Minister Lamar F. Porter

7/16/2010

The Mind of Christ Jesus

The Mind of Christ Jesus

“ Let this mind be in me that is in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 2: 5

Jesus was the first to overcome this evil world while walking in a flesh body.

He paved the way for us all, he laid out the blue print for success, for it is written, “ take up your cross and follow me.” Mark 8:34

In other words follow in my footsteps.

First of all Jesus did not have his own agenda, but he did the will of God for it is written, “ never the less not my will but thy will be done.” Matthew 26:39

And again, “ I do not these things of my own will but by the will of the Father.” John 6:38-40

We must adapt our minds to understand that we are here on this earth to do God’s will and not our own for it is written, “ I beseech you therefore, brethren by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” Romans 12:1

Secondly we are not to speak our own opinions to people but the word of God for it is written, “ the Words that I speak are not my own but I speak the words of Him who sent me.” John 14:10

We may think that our opinions may help some one but the words of God are far better than our own words.

Third we are to show love unto all mankind in spite of how they feel about us for it is written, “ Jesus set and ate with the publicans and sinners.” Matthew 9:10

And again, “ Jesus set down to eat with the Pharisees (religious leaders) knowing that they were his enemies, not being naive and believing that they truly loved him back saying to them in advance that he knew that they were going to talk about him behind his back later. Matthew 11:19

Jesus mind set was to love people he said it is the second highest commandment to love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22:39

We are to love people, not with a worldly love but with the love of God for it is written, “ Who ever says that he is of God and hates his brother remains in the darkness of the world. But he that loves his brother abides in the light of God and there is no occasion of stumbling in him.” 1St John 2:9-10

Which brings us to number four, we are not to easily be provoked or offend by what people say or do to us for it is written, “ this man is a blasphemer only God can forgive sins.” And again, “ and they looked to stone him.” Mark 2:7 and John 10:31

Jesus did not take these peoples comments personally He did not feel bad because of the statements nor actions toward him and neither should we be.

We are to expect to be disliked and not to be saddened or angered by it for Jesus told us, “ If the world hate you, know that they hated me before they hated you.” John 15:18

Number five we are not to be materialist for it is written; “ Jesus rode in to Jerusalem meek and humble upon an ass (little donkey).” And again, “ you can not serve two masters God and Mammon (wealth). Matthew 21:5 and Matthew 6:24

In order to have the mind of Christ we are to separate ourselves from all worldly lust so that we may stay focused on the true riches, which is eternal life for it is written, “ love not the world neither the things that are in the world, if any man love the world then the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life is not of the Father but is of the world.” 1st John 2:15-17

Number six we are not to be easily angered for it is written, “ be slow to anger.” Proverbs 16:32

The Bible says if we live by the sword we shall die by the sword.” And again, “ what you sow is what you shall also reap.” Galatians 6:7

And last but not least, “ the battle is not yours but the Lord’s.” 1st Samuel 17:47

We are not to loose ourselves in a moment of anger, we are to understand that whom ever the insult is coming from is operating under the deception of Satan, so we are to forgive them for they know not what they do.

Number seven we are to be ready to show forgiveness one to another for one of Jesus disciples asked him, “ how often shall a person sin against me, and I forgive them? Should the max be seven times? Jesus replied, “ not seven times, but seventy times seven. Matthew 18:21-22

The Bible says how can you ask God’s forgiveness if you, yourself cannot forgive people? For it is written, “ first let us go and get things right with our neighbor then we can come to the alter of God for our own forgiveness.” Matthew 5:22-24

We are to forgive people in order to have the mindset of Christ Jesus. Now forgiving someone does not mean you have to continue to be around them, it just means you have sincerely forgiven their trespass against you.

Number eight we are not to be a procrastinator, Jesus was very focused and active with carrying out what he was here for, for it is written, “ I must be about my Father’s business.” Luke 2:49 and again, “ My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.” John 4:34

But make sure that your steps are being ordered by God, because there are many active people out there today doing things in the name of Jesus Christ that have not been sent for it is written, “ And then I will profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.” Matthew 7:23

We are not to be lazy concerning God, when God is leading us; we are to get it done!

Number nine we are to have a giving and sharing spirit, Jesus shared the gospel and gave to all that was in need for it is written, “ have the company to sit down for meat, as he fed five thousand men. Mark 6:44

And again, “ he gave his disciples power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.” And Jesus told them to share and give freely not looking to receive anything back again for it is written, “ freely you have received from God, so freely give it away.” Matthew 10:1,8

It is true, “ God loves a cheerful giver.” 2nd Corinthians 9:7

It is also true that the gospel is to be preached or given to the poor without charge. Matthew 11: 5

But we are to uses our discernment concerning giving and are to give as we are directed of God, because truly we cannot and are not to give to those who are users and conmen.

This Includes giving to religious organization, there are many Churches out there begging and coning people out of their money, be careful!

There is no doubt that we are to have a giving spirit to obtain the mindset of Jesus Christ.

And finally, number ten we are to be patience, never anxious for anything. Waiting upon God to direct and handle all things for it is written, “ they that shall wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31

And again, “ God is the God of patience. “ and all that serve Him must be patient. Romans 15:5

Jesus patiently went through the steps of his crucifying so that he could save our souls.
Jesus patiently taught and walked with his disciples until they understood what he wanted them to do after he was gone.

Jesus patiently made his way to the grave of Lazarus, not looking to stop the death from occurring but patiently arrived after so that we would know that God is able to handle any problem.

Patience is not only a virtue, but it is mandatory in having the mind of Christ Jesus.

We are not to be impatient, but we are to wait upon the Lord; patience with our finances, patience with our relationships, patience with our spiritual walk, patience in all things.

These are 10 ways to adapt the mind of Jesus.

Study them, learn them, and apply them to your life that you may not faint in the day of trouble for it is written, “ those of us that says that we abide in Christ Jesus, ought also to walk as He did walk.” 1st John 2:6

Until next time I love you,

Minister Lamar F. Porter

Most High God Ministries


7/10/2010