REJECTING JESUS

In many countries people are comfortable in disagreeing with politicians, ministers, school teachers, etc. If we quote Jesus or share from Jesus and neglect to indicate the words are from Jesus and people disagree with what is shared, Jesus says "HE WHO REJECTS ME, AND DOES NOT RECEIVE MY WORDS…THE WORD THAT I HAVE SPOKEN WILL JUDGE HIM IN THE LAST DAY". For example if someone teaches we should "love your enemies", people may disagree without knowing they are rejecting what Jesus taught but if someone shares Jesus said, "LOVE YOUR ENEMIES" and people disagree they will know they are rejecting Jesus' words. When people reject Jesus and His words, Jesus says the person who, "REJECTS THE SON WILL NOT SEE LIFE". We would not want to be responsible for a person not having eternal life. However if a person knows they have heard words Jesus' spoke and still disagree "THEY HAVE NO EXCUSE FOR THEIR SIN". 1

1. Jn 12:48 (NKJ); Mt 5:44; Jn 3:36; Jn 15:22 (NI)

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A Psalmist wrote: "You reject everyone who disobeys Your laws; their deceitful schemes are useless." Ps 119:118 (GN)

Understanding the Teaching: What I share in the teaching is what I believe God wants me to share. All the direct quotes from God are highlighted in royal purple. Of course the words of Jesus are in red. Rather than follow some made up doctrine, remember that Jesus said that every thing He said (Jn 12:49) and everything He did (Jn 14:31) comes from God. All teachings and all opinions should be supported by what we learn from God or Jesus (see the scripture referred to in the footnote).

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One time I stated that I consider it was a bad witness for me if I go to places that promote alcohol, like when they have "Bar" in their name. A man at church complained to me saying, "You will miss out on lot of good food". That's my problem not his. If a wife is late to work, that is the wife's problem not her husband. If a husband doesn't like to play golf and his wife think he should. That is the husband's concern not the wife. We need to be careful how we talk to our spouse. When we marry someone we marry them as is, we don't marry them to change them. It is good to consider who really owns a problem before complaining. It is important how we talk to our spouse. Avoid character assassination that implies things can't change. For example instead of saying to your spouse, "You are a slob" it is nicer to say, "It bothers me when you leave your dirty underwear hanging on the door knob". Avoid saying harsh words to your spouse. Remember Jesus said in Mt 5:22 (NI) "…anyone who says, `You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell." When you have trouble with name-calling or character assassination, it may be a good time to call time out and discuss the subject using the Speaker Listener Technique.

The Better Half "When your partner won't support your efforts to make your marriage better" Without your spouse's support to improve your marriage, you can still pray daily for God's will to be done in each of your lives and your marriage. Jesus said, "all things are possible with God", Mk 10:27 NI). As the spouse that is trying to make your marriage better, you can be careful not to tell your spouse what you think they ought to do. You can say how you feel with out name-calling or character assassination. Remember Jesus encourages us to "Treat others as you want them to treat you" (Lk 6:31 TL). When a spouse calls "time out", it is an opportunity for a couple to calm down before continuing the conversation at a later time (anywhere from an hour to no later than the next day) using the Speaker Listener Technique. Initially after calling time out it is an opportunity to take authority over the enemy and pray for the marriage. Example: "In the name of Jesus I command you demons to shut up and leave our marriage and not return" "Thank you God for helping our marriage be in Your will and guiding us in our relationship, in Jesus name, amen." When a spouse will not cooperate, you can still take authority over the enemy and pray for your marriage.

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