They were zealous students of Scripture, so they didn’t lack knowledge. We can allow any of these relationships to distract us from God. Also, Jesus never played to the crowds by being the kind of Messiah that He knew they wanted. Second, God helps us overcome our temptations and what closes our hearts off to Godâs assistance and love. In Deuteronomy 13:3, God told Israel that He permitted false teachers to test their love for Him. He asks them rhetorically (5:44), “How can you believe, when you receive glory from one another and you do not seek the glory that is from the one and only God?” Martyn Lloyd-Jones (Evangelistic Sermons [Banner of Truth], pp. It corrects me and feel guilty about it because into it. Why did they eventually murder the Savior whom the Father had sent? That line from a poem says it all. We could go on and on. It is our own disobedience that keeps us from knowing Him and loving Him. When He says, “I do not receive glory from man,” He means that He is not a man-pleaser, seeking everyone’s praise so as to build up His image (as they were). Accompanying this deception will be that people’s love for God will grow cold (Matt. If we have any unconfessed sin in our lives, it is a huge hindrance to hearing the voice of God, because God does not abide sin. It will cause you to love Him more and more. Thank you and I pray for more grace and wisdom to be continuously activated unto you. I mean, if I didn’t spend that extra hour sleeping in, I would have a whole hour with nothing to do but seek God! This write up is soul lifting, I’m delighted to come across the posting. I’m really blessed for the insight of the word of God. *Fashion. What Keeps Us From Knowing Godâs Will? He writes (The Gospel of John, The Daily Study Bible [Westminster Press], rev. 2. Overcome 10 Common Mistakes (Faith Enrichment)Description: This 2-page handout covers the 10 most common mistakes we make that keep us from knowing Godâs will: resentment, praying wrongly, idolatry, human reasoning, human desires, disobedience, the opinions of others, taking too little time to listen, doubt, and distrust. Especially the part about ourselves. A great way to keep them in check is to do them with God in mind! If a something is pure filth, we shouldn’t be giving it any time to influence us, no matter how funny, sexy, or “cool”, it is. He despairs about these religious Jews. The point of the Bible is to reveal the beauty of Christ to your soul. Same subject - the power of God keeps us; protects us. Like I said before, the media is so dangerous because it is so easy to get consumed in. Or, the parents were overly strict and tried to force the child into believing. Studying the Bible properly will show you how great your sin is and how holy God is. He asks (5:44), “How can you believe …?” The Greek verb points to their inability to believe. As we saw last time, God’s promise in Genesis 3:15 that the seed of the woman would crush the serpent’s head was about Jesus conquering Satan at the cross. They do not labor or spin. If you’ve lied, go to the one you lied to and ask forgiveness. The Jewish rabbis were legendary in their study of the Scriptures. You know those things I’m talking about; they can be anything from a job, car, or movie, to fantasy football, Xbox Live, a magazine, or even church. The enemy of our soul wants to keep us doubting ourselves and doubting God. We want others to think that we’re better than we know ourselves to be. God equips those He calls. But, the ultimate point of Bible study should be to reveal more and more of who Christ is and what He has done for you. Others reject Christ because they have been wounded by professing Christians or by the church. Each day has enough trouble of its own. When you buy a script or video from us you can show it at any event you like, as long as you're not charging admission to your event. We’re concerned about what others may think of us and we forget that the most important thing is what God thinks of us. Why is it important to read and reread the whole Bible and not just your favorite parts (see Ps. Our pastor is a, or should be, great leader, but he/she should only be that…nothing more. But the pride of using the Bible to impress others will keep you from faith in Christ. They were devoted to their religion. But no matter what we do, there will be a constant battle within ourselves between spirit and flesh (Romans 7:15-21). The pride that is innate in all of us lures us into religious hypocrisy. "If all the rubbish in my soul were cleared away, I would see God." Like worshiping God with music. Don’t harbor secret sins, as if God doesn’t see them. If you’ve sinned, confess it to God and ask forgiveness of any that you’ve wronged (Ps. Q. Paul makes the connection between the love of God and the display of his glory in Ephesians 2:4â7. Happy New Year: Past, Present, and Future Perspectives. What does it mean to boast in the cross (Gal. You cannot serve both God and Money. When they’re old enough, they walk away from the faith. Even worse, they could be targeted for death. But thank God for this inspiring message it reminds to develop a closer relationship to God and to seek Him first. Ultimately, Jesus stayed close to his Father. That is why we need to die to ourselves, and live in Christ (Romans 6:11). I have tried so hard throughout my life to stay focused on Him. Fear. To summarize, we are given gifts and personality and talents and we hold them inside a glass measuring cup. Tell her to help me!” 41“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42but only one thing is needed. The Lord will keep us from all harm! I’m sure you all could have guessed this one would be on this list. Good List. We are not called to fill our schedule beyond our equipment. Thatâs not how God wants it to be though. He knew that they were studying the Scriptures to increase their own glory, not to grow in love for God. I felt like if I did the right things and acted the right way, I would please God. I’m a blue collar worker and these are things I run into all the time again people so in the football and tattoos and you can even throw concerts in there too. Maybe a priest or minister abused them, causing them to conclude that Christianity is a sham. What makes people avoid learning about Jesus? I have to be honest, this is easy to fall into, at least for myself. If you’re depressed, tell God about it and ask Him to restore your joy (Ps. So there we have it. I have heard some argue that studying theology leads to spiritual deadness. But the point is not: “Am I as good as my neighbor?” The point is: “Am I as good as God? If you’re struggling, be honest enough to ask for prayer. 10:4): “For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.” But because they focused on their outward performance of only certain aspects of the law rather than on the essence of the law, which was to love God from the heart, they missed Jesus. He knows if we do not take seriously the fear factor of our heavenly Father, then we are exposed to sinâs influence. Hi Colton. The God that delivered the Israelites into freedom many years ago is the same God that sets people free today. 23:25), “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!  Our Pastors! It was an eye opener for me. Our time with God strengthens us and enables us to overcome temptations. In the busyness of life, however, we sometimes fail to see God. I’m soooooo blessed, it’s so rich, thank you for the teaching. Perhaps their parents professed to be Christians and yet were abusive and didn’t live out the faith at home. Busyness keeps us from rest and relationship. So, as Paul put it (2 Cor. I so often say âthis time I wonât failâ, but at one point or another, something always clips me from behind, and keeps me from exceeding!! Elsewhere, as Jesus spoke about the end times, He warned of false prophets who will arise and lead many astray. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Does the teaching promote godliness on the heart level?  Routine. 6:5). If you only read the parts about God’s love, but skip the parts about His holiness, His judgment, or His sovereignty, you’ll fall into error. It is a constant struggle to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, and to not become distracted by the passing concerns and things of this world. We can have great motives behind our work, but sometimes we let the work become more important then “listening to Jesus”. Thank you Colton . He is God! Without the fear of God, we are set up for serious sin problems. i`m bookmarking your site! Not all of these things are “bad” in their nature…in fact, a lot aren’t, but they become a problem when we allow them to distract us from looking at, and to God. Thanks for sharing that, it was really helpful. Thanks!! They try to dominate others through their scholarship. Believe it or not, these can be HUGE interference in our walk with God. That He inspires you more and more to be able to write more eye-opening posts. The word is very true. 24:11-12). Ironically, these Jews claimed to believe in Moses and they studied Moses extensively, but they missed what Moses was writing about! I am certainly blessed from this post. I mostly fall into desiring God’s blessing than God himself, Leading a Sunday School lesson this topic. Things clutter up our lives. Listen and be flexible! They are to glorify God, not ourselves. Our love for God gives us the desire to truly want to please Him. Then He wants to offer us a new life with a great ministry. Jeremiah (6:14) confronted the false prophets of his day who healed the brokenness of God’s people superficially, saying “‘Peace, peace,’ but there is no peace.” After telling Timothy to preach the Word, which included reproving, rebuking, and exhorting, Paul warned (2 Tim. And the worst part; it’s littered with filth. We all need it to live in this world, but we must not be owned by it if we are to be not of this world.  24“No one can serve two masters. Resentment: Sometimes we get angry that God is not doing things our way. The Passover was about Christ. Every kind of relati0nship falls into this category; friends, parents, siblings, spouses, girl/boy friends, children, co-workers, bosses, etc. The reasons people do not believe in God are many, but they can be broken down into two basic categories: pride and ignorance. 1:5 - Christians are "kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time." John 5:44: “How can you believe, when you receive glory from one another and you do not seek the glory that is from the one and only God?” As I said, the word can refers to inability. How honest should we be in sharing our spiritual struggles? I have been distracted by the internet far more than I realized. Why would anyone not want to have his or her sins forgiven and to have eternal life as a free gift so that they do not come into judgment? The connection with receiving glory from men is, “If you loved God, you would seek His glory, as I do. 3. 42 & 43). The antidote to the deadly sin of hypocrisy is to deal with God every day on the heart level. And when I say media, I’m referring to the Internet, TV, movies, music, video games, newspapers, magazines…all of it (broad, I know…but hey, I’m only making a list of 10 things to here, so I can be a bit broad, right?). For if you believed Moses, you would believe Me, for he wrote about Me. And the other one is people only worrying about where they’re going to have the money to get their next tattoo. Jesus hits these Jews because they did not love God. 9:4) and in which they took great pride, became the source of their condemnation at the judgment. But these Jewish leaders were using their knowledge of Scripture to impress others, not to glorify God. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissionâs 16 CFR, Part 255: âGuides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.â. See how the lilies of the field grow. And, examine whether you take pride in your outward religious performance rather than boasting in Christ and the cross. I could literally go on and on about the media, and how distracting it is. This is probably one of the biggest distractions for me personally right now….I mean, just the other night, I realized I haven’t spent that much time praying this week…but instead of going and praying, I said to myself I’ll do it later because the Lakers are playing and Lost comes on in an hour. I love hobbies! Do you gladly embrace who God is as revealed in all of Scripture, rather than who you may want Him to be? So Many Questions. Great insight, Third, is your study of the Bible leading you to greater humility or to greater pride? âHumble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you upâ. But if you do not believe his writings, how will you believe My words?” (By the way, note that Jesus, unlike many liberal Old Testament scholars, believed that Moses wrote the Pentateuch [Genesis-Deuteronomy]! Also, we can play video games or sports, etc. with people to develop relationships. The Law of Moses, in which these Jews professed to believe, should have convicted them of their sins and caused them to long for the Savior who would be pierced through for their transgressions and crushed for their iniquities (Isa. Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, Many people begin to drift away from God, because they have sins in their lives that cause them to feel guilt when they show up at church. 33But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. It will humble you as you realize His amazing grace. I was reading earlier on a bible app that it is easy to get distracted by things which do not glorify the lord and was eager to know what things fell under this list , and that is how I found this website! + Sensitivity (soft-heartedness), and hearing when God calls us, communicates with us, wanting to save us from sin (harm) and evil through Jesus, to enable us to live like He does, and to keep us. If you’re angry, don’t pretend that you’re not. 6. What was their problem? Love your brothers and sisters, be open to people, and DO NOT CONDEMN others when they fail!! Do business with God on the heart level. This can be a really deadly interference in our walk with God. I was touched after gone through these prophetic messages, it teaches me a lot I do not know before. He knew their hearts. Do you have anything to add to this list? But on this point, he is right on. I admit I lack self-discipline and doing things when I want to and how I want to have never worked in the past it’s time to just give it all to God. Naked truth,  Desiring a blessing from God, more than desiring God Himself. I am so happy to have come across this article as I have been aiming to build my relationship with God . I often find sleep getting in the way! The only way I can repay Him is by building a strong relationship with my Heavenly Father, and to submit completely to Him! Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”  -Luke 10:38-42. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});  Another big one; the media. If he goes along with popular cultural trends, you can fall into pride that your church is “with it.” But the question is, is your church faithfully representing the name (the authority and the character) of the Father? That if we show our weaknesses and struggles, we’ll become outcasts…and since so many people parade around in this stained glass masquerade, if one person does reveal their weaknesses, they’re so easily looked down upon. Note Jesus’ words, “I know you.” He could rightly judge their inner thoughts and motives. When we think about vacation we think about resting from our daily grind, getting away from our busy life and recharging ourselves. What errors have you encountered from Christians who avoid reading all the Bible? I do know that the sin of pride resides in us all and it often seeks to contaminate the spiritual life. And if we don't do these things, who will? He could have ridden that wave of popularity, but He refused.  Church, or religion. Also, somewhere along the way, at so many churches, people have gotten the idea that we need to pretend to be perfect at church. What keeps us from resting in God? It corrects me and feel guilty about it because iam into it. The first step to overcoming ourselves is being aware. What kept them from believing in Christ? 3:3), you will miss faith in Christ. Far too often do we just squeeze God in when we have down time (I am extremely guilty of this). Why were these religious leaders prone to follow false teachers? What does the Bible say to the church, and to the individual Christian, about the role of politics in the church? Taste it! 30If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 20But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. In other words, Godâs love labors to display God to us, because seeing and savoring and praising God is the apex of our wholeness, and the heart of our mental health. It will reveal His great love in sending His own Son to die for your sins. People will follow a man who doesn’t confront sin and who tells them that they’re okay just as they are. Psalms 121:7. 139). Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture Quotations are from the New American Standard Bible, Updated Edition © The Lockman Foundation, Related Topics: Faith, Soteriology (Salvation), Steve served as the pastor of Flagstaff Christian Fellowship from May, 1992 through his retirement in December, 2018. Clamour is the third thing that will separate us from God. They wanted a political Messiah who could deliver them from Rome and provide peace and prosperity. Second, are you studying the Scriptures to reveal Jesus Christ to your soul? Sin also keeps us from hearing Godâs voice. Bitterness. Most of us, myself included, grew up with an understanding of sin being a list of doâs and donâts. We are duped into believing that we donât hear Godâs voice. We could multiply many more reasons why people do not believe in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. My prayer for you is that God grants you more wisdom and revelation knowledge in His Word. 39She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. Jeff Mangum kicks off our series about our mission by teaching on our call to be lovers of God from Ephesians 4:15-16. Maybe they’ve just had a major blow-up at home on Sunday morning, but they put on their happy faces as they drive into the church parking lot. It transfers our faith from God to self. It can be so easy to pray for a specific thing over and over again, but forget about spending time with God. If you take pride in your Christian performance, rather than glorying in Christ Jesus and putting no confidence in the flesh (Phil. When Jesus bore our sins at Calvary, Matthew 27:46tells us, If we are having difficulty hearing Godâs voice, we need to take an account and see if there is any sin in our lives, remember, God does not abide sin. As Paul wrote (Rom. Gerald´s last blog post ..Psalm 32:8. 51, 1 John 1:9; Matt. He never pulled His punches to please the crowd. He wants to have fellowship with us and wants to forgive you as soon as you admit you are a sinner. What!? ?…Well, to your relief, I don’t mean your pastor exactly (at least I hope not). God wants us ⦠Luke 4:1-13 First Sunday in Lent ~ February 25, 2007 Resting and vacation â they are supposed to go together, right? This controversy separates and divides God's people. It is so easy to go to church to…well…go to church, when the real reason we should be going church is to refuel for our week by coming together with fellow believers to worship and meditate on God. 1. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I would use personally and believe will add value to my readers. Jesus would not falsely convey who God is or who He is to gain a following. 31So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. This is a common thing I allow myself to get distracted by all the time. The most important thing is that spending time with God should be in your routine! Jesus was saying that as long as they sought glory from one another, rather than seeking God’s approval, it was impossible for them to believe in Him. So many distractions and many wonder why we are not able to get close to the Lord. They memorized large portions (sometimes all) of the Hebrew Bible. My view of sin has really shifted over the last couple years.  Relationships. I have a huge rang of them; from playing guitar, and singing, to video games, sports, andnumerous others. Without it, you’ll be tossed around by every wind of doctrine (Eph. We are supposed to help each other, hold each other accountable, pray for each other, and love one another! Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. I want it to bless people, I want it to look good, I want it…I…I..I…but all that I should really be worrying about is that I am doing it as God wants me to, if I do that, He’ll take care of the rest. It keeps us from prayer because it destroys our humility and our dependence on God. It can take the form of using religion to try to impress others outwardly, rather than seeking to please God on the heart level. Heâs the same God that allows us freedom to walk in forgiveness, to let go of control, and sets captives free. But thank God for this inspiring message it reminds to develop a closer relationship to God and to seek Him first. I would have to say the relationship with the most danger of becoming a distraction from our walk with God would be that of a boy-friend, girl-friend, or spouse. We are "kept by the power of God," but this is not an automatic process where we are passive. Wow! Jesus gave them the truth without sugar-coating it. 27Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life[b]? Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this list with the world! I really am so blessed reading this Or, if you went to a lodge that had a magnificent picture window looking out on a spectacular scene and you spent your time analyzing what company made the glass and how it was installed, you’d be missing the point. It was pride that kept these Jewish religious leaders from believing in Jesus as their Messiah and eventually led to their murdering Him. *If this post was helpful to you, don’t be shy, it would be a great blessing to hear from you. In other words, in every area of life deal with God and others so that you can say with Paul (Acts 24:16), “I also do my best to maintain always a blameless conscience both before God and before men.” Don’t use religion to try to impress others. Thank you for this article. Remember that! I’m sure you knew this one would be here. And so happened to ⦠James 4;10. The word is very true. Remember, God calls us to love one another (1 John 3:11), so when we do, it is an act of obedience to God. Remember, its “seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:33), its not “first seek all these other things”. He graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M., 1976 in Bible exposition) and Califo... More. But the Lord was not fooled. Thank you for writing it. The fear of God extinguishes sinâs combustible character. They were not seeking His glory and living to please Him. What are some subtle ways that we can take pride in our religious performance (Bible reading, prayer, church attendance, etc.)? Jesus confronts their pride here when He adds (5:41-42), “I do not receive glory from men; but I know you, that you do not have the love of God in yourselves.” The transition between verse 40 and verse 41 is puzzling unless you see that Jesus is contrasting His humility with their pride. 10:3-4; John 6:31-35). He knows our every thought (Ps. If we could be perfect, Jesus didnât have to die for us. Having hobbies is a great way to get yourself into the world to be an influence…so keep that in mind. Well, I think it has to do with what we allow into our lives that can distract us from God. It will show you His majesty and His great power. It’s because people will follow false teachers who tell them what they want to hear but avoid telling them who God really is. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness! Jesus says that Moses wrote about Him (see John 1:45; Luke 24:27, 44). And sadly, this is the case for many spiritually. Their response was (9:34), “You were born entirely in sins, and are you teaching us?” That statement reeks of pride! Previous post: Graciously Uncertain | Part 2: Faith–Not Emotion, Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are âaffiliate links.â This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. In the following paragraphs, I have listed 10 common things that can interfere with our walk with God. We need to get past religion and into a relationship, Graciously Uncertain | Part 2: Faith–Not Emotion, Graciously Uncertain | Part 1: Certain of Uncertainty, Getting Past Religion and Into a Relationship, Jesus > Religion (Jesus is greater than Religion). First, are you studying the Scriptures at all? When you’re reading the Bible, make sure you read all of it, not just the parts you like! Almost every commercial on TV, and every advertisement on the Internet is trying to convince us that we are missing something, and they are the ones that can fill the need. Our young girls and women are bombard by the media with how they should look, feel, and act…movies, music, TV shows…they all are horrible influences on us because they can subliminally tell us how to live, whats right and wrong, etc. And video games…ah, video games….give me the right one on the right week, and I won’t spend a free second with God (sad….but true). Jesus said we would, and He doesnât lie. This is opposite of what church is supposed to be. In a dating relationship, don’t compromise your morals. 40But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. Money itself is not an interference in our walk with God…the love of money is. I think the following passage sums this up quite nicely (its long, I know…but when I read it, I felt all of it applies to this topic): Matthew 6:19-34. A Lasting Legacy: Choosing A Wife For Isaac (Gen. 24:1-67). It is so easy to get caught up on our duties, but the most important thing is that we do it entirely for the Lord. Life is busy; we have appointments to keep, e-mails to send, meetings to go to, parties to plan, kids to pick up. If someone set a fresh peach pie in front of you and you proceeded to run a chemical analysis on the crust and the peaches, you would be missing the point! He has just given them adequate witnesses to back up His claim to be equal with God, so they didn’t lack evidence. So thankful for your existence , sending love and light your way ð⤠you are an angel ð, May God bless you, This may involve using the Bible to impress others, rather than growing in humility and love for God. He just tells us to confess our sins so we can be cleansed and healed, even if we ask God to forgive us 144 times, for the exact same thing! His command for Abraham to sacrifice Isaac and then providing the ram was a picture of God sacrificing His own Son as our atonement. God’s promise to Abraham that in his seed, all the nations would be blessed, was about Christ.  Work, work, work. But the problem was, they took pride in their great learning. Wow thank you so much ! 19“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. That doesn’t mean we should quit our jobs, or not earn money…we just need to realize that God is more important, and is far more capable of taking care of us than we are. The LORD keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever. Why? 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