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

The Pride of Life

The Pride of Life

“ A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.” Proverbs 29:23

One of Satan’s greatest weapons again mankind is pride!

This tool has brought many to their destruction, has brought many to the loss of their souls.

Jesus gave us a commandment concerning Satan’s evil devices for it is written, “Love not the world neither the things that are in the world if any man love the world 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 2:15-16

The Bible refers to Satan as the deceiver of the world and he only has three ways in which he deceives us; today we will be focusing on the pride of life.

Many of us look to have a life they can be proud of; unfortunately most of us have based that life upon the principles and deception of Satan’s pride.

From the time we were born Satan has convinced the people of this world that his way of life sets the standard of what a good life should be, a life full of pride, vanity, self indulgence, greed, without real love, having no evidence that God exist in our lives.

The Bible says that Satan is the god of this world and has deceived most of this world into believing that life is about Pride, about being the boss, gaining respect, seeking approval, fitting in, or out doing one another, keeping people from knowing the truth of God’s Word 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 (Satan) 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

We were not born into this world to be full of pride, to compete with each other, to see who will be greater for it is written, “ but who so ever will be great among you shall be your minister (servant): and who so ever of you will be chief (The Boss), shall be servant of all. For even the Son of man (Jesus) came not to be ministered (served) unto, but to minister (serve), and to give his life a ransom for many.” Mark 10:43-45

We are not here to prove ourselves unto no man, only before God are we to be approved for it is written, “ Study to show yourselves approve unto God, a workman that need not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of truth. 2nd Timothy 2:15



God’s intent for our lives is the opposite of what most of the world has come to believe is a good life. We were all programmed from the time of our births to follow after prideful things, to be the best in an evil world’s system ran by Satan himself!

The best in worldly education, which leads not to salvation, but to the praise of men and earthly riches, to be the best at earning wealth which leads to the respect of people and not to the obedience of God, to be the best in physical achievements, which leads to vanity and the pride of life, not to any gain of the spirit.

King Solomon was one of the wises men that ever lived once said that worldly achievements, earthly praise of men, and the pride of life was a waste of time for it is written, “ it is all vanity and vexation of spirit.”

King Nebuchadnezzar was reduced to a mad man and a beast because of his pride for it is written, “ The same hour was the thing fulfilled upon Nebuchadnezzar: and he was driven from men, and did eat grass as oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven, till his hairs were grown like eagles feathers, and his nails like birds claws.

And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honored him that lives forever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation:

And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he does according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, what does thou?” Daniel 4:33-35

These are only a few examples of men who learned that the pride of life does not profit those who follow after it.

Satan told Jesus to prove that he was the Son of God by jumping from the top of a temple (church) in Jerusalem and having his angels keep him from dying for it is written, “ if you are the Son of God, cast yourself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning you: and in their hands they shall bear you up, lest at any time you might dash your foot against a stone.” Matthew 4:6

Jesus did not feel pressured to prove himself to anyone. He did not fall into Satan’s trap, the pride of life for it is written, “ it is written again, you shall not tempt the Lord your God.” Matthew 4:7

In other words just because I can does not mean that I should test God to whether He is with me or not, for it is written, “ everything is lawful unto me but everything is not expedient.” 1st Corinthians 10:23

The religious leaders were full of pride and would not accept Jesus. Instead they asked Jesus to prove that he was sent from God by way of giving them a sign from heaven.

Jesus could have easily shown them a sign from heaven but instead he showed you and I how we are not to give into the ways of Satan by feeling as thou we need to prove ourselves in an evil world that does not want to obey God for it is written, “ but he answered and said unto them, an evil and adulterous generation seeking after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas.” Matthew 12:39

The high priest of the religious organization of the Pharisees was excited to see Jesus thinking that Jesus would entertain him by showing him a miracle in order to prove himself. Luke 23:8

Jesus could have easily shown him a miracle and possibly prevented his own crucifixion but if the day should ever come that the Son of God needs to prove himself to the devil
That would be one terrible day for us all.

Thank God that Jesus was not full of pride.

When the soldiers came for Jesus peter began to fight with a sword but Jesus was not full of pride and told peter that it was not his way of doing things and said to peter, “ put up again your sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. Do you think that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?” Matthew 26:52-54

Good people! Jesus has shown us how to overcome the pride of life.

Don’t fall for this world’s way of thinking; examine yourselves daily looking to be found free of pride.

Satan desires to kill us all! And once you are in bed with him through the pride of life, he is well on his way to being successful.

Satan uses the trick of pride to perfection:

He wants you to show the world that you are tougher, that you are prettier, that you are fancier, that you are smarter than everyone, that you are sexier or hotter, that you are wealthier than others, that you are better than others, that you speak better than others, that you sing better than others, that you are stronger than others, that you are to desire to be elevated above others or to be a part of an elite worldly culture.

Don’t continue to fall for the pride of life it is one of Satan’s strongest tricks.

Satan wants to tell you what you should have and where you should be in life, he wants to have you feel shame if you don’t have some worldly accomplishment at a certain age, he wants you to react to his trick; The Pride of Life.

Some have become his slave, chasing after such worldly titles; some have committed suicide as a result of not being able to accomplish such worldly titles, some have committed murder as a result of seeking out the pride of life, others have been put in jail because of their pride, stop this vicious cycle!

Pride will get you nowhere with God for it is written, “ The Lord will destroy the house of the proud.” Proverbs 15:25

And again, “ Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.” Proverbs 16:5

And last but not least, “ For the day of the Lord of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low.” Isaiah 2:12

Wonderful people of the earth, turn from all signs of worldly pride in your life, remove all vanity and do away with your ego, for the day of God in upon us and the return of Jesus is coming.

Don’t be found living your life under the power of Satan’s pride of life!

Until next time I love you,

Minister Lamar F. Porter

Most High God Ministries

6/23/2010

The Lust of the Eyes

The lust of the Eyes

Some say that the eyes are the windows to the soul if this is true then many of the windows are broken and the souls of many are doomed, for it is written, “Love not the world neither the things that are in the world if any man love the world 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 2:15-16

There are three things listed in 1st John chapter 2:16 and these three things are the only ways that Satan can manipulates us; today we will be focusing on the lust of the eyes.

We will begin our look at the lust of the eyes from the book of Matthew chapter 4 where we find Jesus being tempted by Satan in the wilderness for it is written, “ the devil takes Jesus up into an exceedingly high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; and said unto him, all these things will I give thee, if you will fall down and worship me.” Matthew 4:8-9

Satan tried to use the lust of the eyes on our Lord and Savor Jesus Christ; he offered Jesus the cities of the world and all the riches that came with them if he would worship him.

Satan uses worldly images to draw us away from following God, to get us to worship him through worshipping things. The images are personally hand picked by Satan from the time we are born, projecting them before us until we have give into them.

He has subliminally programmed us to trust in our eyes, through television, magazines, news papers, billboards, and advertisements, we have come to believe that whatever he shows us is successful is the meaning of success, whatever he presents as being attractive is the meaning of beauty, whatever he displays as living is the meaning of a good life, whatever he deems to be just is the meaning of a law abiding citizen.

Satan is the god of this world and therefore the things of this world are at his disposal to display them whatever way he wishes that you may be lured by the lust of your eyes 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 (Satan) 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

But Jesus was not fooled by the lust of the eyes and neither should we be fooled for it is written, “ Then Jesus said unto him, get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, thou shall worship the Lord thy God, and him only shall thou serve.” Matthew 4:10

We are to worship God and ought not to be drawn away after worldly things presented to us through the lust of the eyes.

The eyes of a person can easily mislead them for it is written, “ For we are to walk by faith and not by sight.” 2nd Corinthians 5:7

Satan is the master of advertisement, the advertisers of McDonald can get you to think that a Big Mac is the best hamburger on earth, the advertisers of Mercedes can get you to believe that their car is able to drive on water, The advertisers of Vodka can get you to believe that life is wonderful for an alcoholic, but Satan can put them all to shame because he is able to get people to disobey God for what they have seen with their eyes.

God commanded that Adam and Eve should not eat of a certain tree of the Garden of Eden but Satan took that tree and made it look so desirable to the eyes that Eve could not resist for it is written, “ and when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.” Genesis 3:6

Through the lust of the eyes the master deceiver had set the trap for Adam and Eve, now let us hear the words of the master advertiser at work, “ and the serpent (Satan) said unto the woman, you shall not surely die: For God knows that in the day that you eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened and you shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.” Genesis 3:4-5

Notice how Satan always contradicts the word of God for it is written, “ Labor not to be rich: cease from your own wisdom.” Proverb 23:4

And again, “ for it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.” Luke 18:25

Yet every image we see tells us the opposite, according to the lust of the eyes being rich is the way to go, according to this evil world the rich life is better than living your life for God.

Don’t be a fooled by the lust of the eyes for it is the trick of Satan and the way to disobedience!

The Bible says, “ For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the Faith (of God) and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” 1st Timothy 6:10

Satan shows us all that this world has to offer, he has showcased the finest of all that he has, the best of the fortune and fame, the best physiques and shapely bodies, the best clothing and foot wear, the best of lands and houses, cars and planes, trips and vacation spots, and the most beautiful faces in the world, that you may lust after them to such a degree that you forget the words of God for it is written, “ Set your affection on things in heaven and not on things on the earth. Colossians 3:2

God commanded us not to covet after worldly things in the book of Exodus chapter 20 verses 17. But Satan wants us to ignore God, he wants us to follow after our eyes, desiring to have things that lead not to any eternal salvation for it is written, “ For we brought nothing into this world and it is certain we can carry nothing out.” 1st Timothy 6: 7

Don’t let your eyes or the eyes of anyone else cause you to lose you soul, for there are many false preachers out there teaching you to fall into the trap of the lust of the eyes for it is written, “ men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw yourself.” 1st Timothy 6:5

Men and women that are not married are not to look upon one another in a lustful manner for it is written, “ But I say to you, who so ever looks upon a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.” Matthew 5:28

Ladies, you were not exclude from this passage of scripture, so the next to Satan shows a commercial full of shirtless men or sexiest man magazine make sure you examine yourself with God to assure that your soul is not in jeopardy due to the lust of the eyes.

Married people do not be fooled saying to yourselves, “ I am married but not dead” thinking that it is ok to look upon the opposite sex in a lustful manner, believing that as long as you don’t touch them that it is ok with God for it is written, “ Thou shall not desire (covet) thy neighbor’s wife.” Deuteronomy 5:21

And again, “ Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands as unto the Lord.” Ephesians 5:22

Satan has caused many people to stray from God with the lust of the eyes, Lot’s wife eyes mislead her to being turn into a pillar of salt, King Solomon’s eyes mislead him to marry many different women that worshipped the Devil, King David’s eyes mislead him into the arms of a married woman, Judas Iscariot’s eyes mislead him to 30 pieces of silver and the betrayal of Jesus Christ.

The light of the body is the eye: if therefore your eye were single, your whole body shall be full of light. But if your eye be evil, your whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you be darkness, how great is that darkness! No man can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one, and love the other, or else he will hold to the one and despise the other, you cannot serve God and mammon (the lust of the eyes). Matthew 6:22-24

Keep your eyes on Jesus Christ! Always having your eyes focused on his return, not being distracted by the gilt and glamour of this evil world but with great discipline holding fast to the Word of God.

The Bible says that a true servant of God does not even talk about wanting a bunch of worldly things, they do not think on one another as sexual objects for it is written, “ Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as you have: for he has said, I will never leave you, nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5

Brothers and Sisters, don’t let Satan deceive you with the lust of the eyes for there is nothing down here on this earth worth losing your soul over, I don’t care how good he might make it look for it is written, “ What does it profit a man to gain the world and lose his own soul or what shall a man exchange for his soul.” Mark 8:37

Keep you eyes on the prize, which is eternal life through Christ Jesus.

Until next time I love you


Minister Lamar F. Porter

5/16/2010