Honey From The Rock
Psalm 81:16
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WE DON'T LEARN CHRIST FROM THE CHRISTLESS!

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This entry was posted on 05-19-2008 and is filed under uncategorized.

"You, however, did not come to know Christ that way" (Eph. 4:20 NIV).

Christians are not to live like the Gentiles (heathens, pagans) do. We once did, but no more. Here Paul tells us that we do not "learn Christ" (Amplified) from those who are living a Christless life. That stands to reason. William Paul's translation reads, "But you people did not learn Christ that way [i.e., the above described life is not compatible with a commitment to Christ]." Be sure to read the context (vs. 17-19).

I am always a little concerned when I see the ways of the world creeping into the assemblies of the church. Sometimes it is in the form of a song that has nothing to do with Christ or a video clip that is from a Hollywood produced movie that really has nothing to do with Christ. Sometimes it is in the form of sensual or immodest dress. Sometimes it is speech - vulgar vernacular - that may be "hip" or "cool" but does not reflect the mind or tongue of Christ. We do not "learn Christ" from those who have nothing to do with Christ. The world doesn't want to learn from Christ. Why should those who know Christ want to learn from the world? You don't learn Christ from the Christless.

Prayer: Holy Father, we thank You for those who taught us about Christ in sincerity and truth. Prevent us from ever wanting to learn Christ from those who do not love or accept Him as Your Only Begotten Son!

 

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    • 05-20-2008 Dan Johnson wrote:
      Dear Victor, While I agree that we do not learn Christ from the Christless, I believe that we can and should communicate Christ to our contemporary culture using methods, including music and movies, that they relate to. "I have become all things to all men that by all means I might win some." Blessings to you - you are in my thoughts and prayers today.
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