Deny The I Right In The Middle Of Pride And Sin

 

A Story About A Frog And Two Geese Flying Over A Canyon

Teaching Us To Deny The I Right In The Middle Of Pride And Sin

     Read the following story about a frog and two geese flying over a canyon to learn how according to Proverbs 16:18 Pride goeth before destruction; and an haughty spirit before a fall. One day a frog wanted to travel to the other side of a canyon. The frog told two geese could you fly me to the other side of the canyon? The frog thought of a plan that he explained to the two geese. The frog told the two geese to hold onto the ends of a stick with their beaks while the frog held on to the middle of the stick with his mouth while they all flew over the canyon.

     When the frog and the two geese started flying over the canyon, a farmer looked up and said Wow that is the most amazing thing I ever saw in my life. Whose idea was that? And the frog yelled mine while the frog fell into the canyon. Remember pride goeth before destruction and an haughty spirit before a fall.  The frog's proud haughty spirit yelling mine was followed by a fall. Don't be like the proud frog; Instead obey James 4:10 and humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He shall lift you up. Don't be proud and selfish; Instead be concerned about the needs of others while you obey Philippians 2:4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

Deny The I Right In The Middle Of Pride And Sin

The #1 Thing God Hates Is A Proud Look

Instead Of Saying I'll Do This; Say Lord Willing I'll Do This

     There are seven things listed above at Proverbs 6:16-19 that God hates. But note that the #1 thing on the list that God hates is a proud look. When you look at the words pride and sin, you find that the letter I is right in the middle of pride and sin. Whenever anyone is guilty of pride or sin, it's all about I and not about Jesus. Instead of lifting up yourself saying I I I, lift up Jesus. Obey 1 Corinthians 1:31 that says That according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. 

     Remember we can only live together in peace if we avoid pride and exalt the name of Jesus. Jesus said at John 12:32 And I, if I (Jesus) be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. Get saved today and exalt our Lord Jesus avoiding the destruction that follows pride and selfishness. Right now repent, decide to stop sinning, confess that Jesus is God, and believe the gospel that Jesus died for you on the cross, was buried, and rose again. 

     Instead of saying I'll do this; Say Lord willing I'll do this. James 4:13 tells us Go to now, ye that say To day or to morrow we will go into such a city and continue there a year and buy and sell and get gain. Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow; For what is your life? It is even a vapour that appeareth for a little time and then vanisheth away. For that ye ought to say If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this or that. But now ye rejoice in your boastings; all such rejoicing is evil.

Note The Reason Below That Sodomite Homosexuals And Lesbians

Celebrate Pride Week And Pride Month

     First let me state that I do not hate sodomite homosexuals and lesbians. But it's the sin of sodomy that I cry out against. Sodomites can get saved and Jesus will forgive the sin of sodomy. But sodomy is a sin that leads to death and needs to be avoided. God wants men to marry women (not men to marry men or women to marry women). 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 says Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? (Note that this is talking about inheritance rewards in the kingdom and not about salvation) Be not deceived neither fornicators, nor idolators, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners shall inherit the kingdom of God. (Now note the next verse that states that sodomites can get saved) And such were some of you; but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but yea re justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. 

     Now note the reason why sodomite homosexuals and lesbians celebrate pride week and pride month. Ezekial 16:49 says whenever the sin of sodomy exists, there is pride, fulness of bread, and an abundance of idleness. The scripture says Behold this was the iniquity of thy sister Sodom, pride, fulness of bread, and abundance of idleness was in her and in her daughters, neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy.

Don't Be Like The Devil And Proud Herod

Who Let Pride Destroy Them

     Don't be like the devil and proud Herod who let pride destroy them. The devil always said the word I and was destroyed by pride. Remember instead of saying I, say Lord willing. Note how many times the proud devil said I from Isaiah 14:12-16. Isaiah 14:12 says How art thou fallen from heaven O Lucifer (devil) son of the morning (not morning star incorrectly stated in the NIV perverted translation; Jesus (not the devil) is the bright morning star at Revelation 22:16) how art thou cut down to the ground which didst weaken the nations. For thou hast said in thine heart, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God, I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation in the sides of the north. I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High. 

     Isaiah 14:15 goes on to say Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit (note that the devil is brought down to the sides of the pit because the pit is bottomless with no bottom). Remember when the devil reminds you of your past, remind him of his future. Tell the devil you're going to a sealed bottomless pit for 1000 years chained with a great chain where you will be falling constantly with no bottom. They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee and consider thee saying Is this the man that made the earth to tremble that did shake kingdoms. 

     Now rejoice and say one of Brother Bob's favorite bible verses which is the death sentence for the devil at Ezekial 28:18-19. Thou hast defiled thy sanctuaries by the multitude of thine iniquities, by the iniquity of thy traffick; therefore will I bring forth a fire from the midst of thee (the devil's going to the lake of fire), it shall devour thee, and I will bring thee to ashes upon the earth in the sight of all them that behold thee. All they that know thee among the people shall be astonished at thee; thou shalt be a terror, and never shalt thou be any more.

     Don't be like proud Herod who let pride destroy him. Herod proclaimed that he was a god and got destroyed by worms. Acts 12:21 tells us And upon a set day Herod arrayed in royal apparel sat upon his throne and made an oration unto them; And the people gave a shout saying, It is the voice of a god and not of a man. And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him because he gave not God the glory; and he was eaten of worms and gave up the ghost. Instead be like Paul and Barnabas at Acts 14:11-15 who refused to be worshipped as gods by the people and only exalted the name of Jesus. 

Remember It's Better To Bow Down Now To Jesus And Get Saved

Than To Bow Down Later To Jesus At The Great White Throne Judgment

And Be Damned Because Of Pride And Selfishness

     Remember it's better to bow down now to Jesus and get saved than to bow down later to Jesus at the great white throne judgment and be damned because of pride and selfishness. Eventually everyone that ever lived will have to bow down to the Lord Jesus. Either you bow down now and be saved. Or you bow down later at the great white throne judgment and be damned. I pray in Jesus name that anyone reading this will bow down now to Jesus and get saved proclaiming everywhere that Jesus is God. 

     Remember Philippians 2:9-11 declares Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him (Jesus), and given Him a name which is above every name. That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth. And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 

     I pray in Jesus name that this little bible study blesses multitudes all over this earth with great joy, strength, and peace. Feel free to email Brother Bob anytime at rz9tlm@gmail.com or write to Brother Bob Malkin, 2233 Pinetree Lane, Apt. N., Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068. (614) 604-7133. Till we all meet again soon to lift up our Lord Jesus, everyone have a blessed day in Jesus name.

Blessings Received From Prayer

 

Blessings Received From Prayer

Charles Chiniquy Saved Thousands After Prayer

     Charles Chiniquy was a blessed preacher who left the Roman Catholic church to preach about Jesus and save thousands of lost souls. It has been said that Charles Chiniquy prayed 24 hours straight without stopping before he preached his greatest revival. I've prayed for maybe 1 or 2 hours, but 24 hours of non stop praying (wow that's amazing). And when Charles Chiniquy preached the next day after praying nonstop for 24 hours, 2000 people got saved in 1 day. That's almost as many converts (3000) that got saved hearing Peter preach. The power of Charles Chiniquy's prayers resulted in a great anointing where thousands of people were saved and set free. History records that from 1849-1851, Charles Chiniquy preached 500 sermons that inspired 200000 conversions to Jesus.

     Like Charles Chiniquy, take time daily to pray before you preach, make decisions, or do anything for Jesus. James 4:2 says Ye have not because ye ask not. Jesus is waiting for you to ask and tell him about your troubles in prayer. After you ask the Lord Jesus in prayer for deliverance from your problems, Jesus will grant your requests, bless you, and solve all your problems. In other words, don't react to your problems; instead first tell your problem to Jesus and then Jesus will answer either yes with peace or no with no peace. Philippians 4:6 says Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.  

Blessings Received From Prayer

J Wilbur Chapman Saved Thousands After Prayer

     J Wilbur Chapman was a preacher who had hundreds of his church members pray every Sunday in a basement below where he preached every Sunday. Because his christian friends faithfully prayed for Mr. Chapman every time he preached, thousands of people were saved for our Lord Jesus. Learn a lesson from J Wilbur Chapman; Every time you preach for Jesus, have many christian friends pray for you during the time you preach. James 5:16 says The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. And anoint yourself with olive oil each day in the morning, before you go to bed, and whenever you preach. The bible promises that if you anoint yourself daily with olive oil in the name of Jesus, your prayer of faith will raise you up, save you, and if you've committed sins, they shall be forgiven (James 5:14-15). 

A Blessed Poem About Prayer From Eliza Hickok

I know not by what methods rare

but this I know God answers prayer

I know that He has given His Word

which tells me prayer is always heard

And will be answered soon or late

and so I pray and calmly wait

I know not if the blessings sought

will come in just the way I thought

But leave my prayers with Him alone

whose will is wiser than my own

Assured that He will grant my quest

and send some answer far more blessed

Blessings Received From Prayer

Adoniram And Ann Judson Saved Thousands After Prayer

     Adoniram and Ann Judson were missionaries that sailed from Massachusetts (USA) around Africa to India and then to Burma (now Myanmar) to preach Jesus to the Burmese natives. The Burmese natives and a wicked king put Adoniram in prison; These natives thought Adoniram was a spy for the enemy Great Britain. Every day Ann Judson would visit her husband in prison; Ann would kneel down every day in front of the prison and pray telling her husband Adoniram don't let go, don't despair. Then Ann would tell the Lord Jesus, Jesus you brought us to Burma for a purpose; Please fulfill that purpose.

     The Lord Jesus answered humble Ann Judson's prayers. Adoniram was released from prison after Great Britain conquered Burma. Then Adoniram and Ann Judson blessed the Burmese natives with thousands of bibles (translated from English to the Burmese language). Today hundreds of years after the deaths of Adoniram and Ann Judson, thousands of Burmese natives worship our Lord Jesus in Myanmar. Right now say this blessed quote from Ann Judson; A little while, we are in eternity; Before we find ourselves there; Let us do much for Christ. Like Ann Judson, experience the peace and blessings from serving our Lord Jesus. Get saved today; Repent, decide to stop sinning, confess everywhere that Jesus is God, and believe the gospel that Jesus died for you on the cross, was buried, and rose again. 

     There used to be a palace on a hillside where the wicked Burmese king lived that tortured Adoniram in prison. After the Burmese natives got saved, these Burmese christians tore down the wicked king's palace and the prison where Adoniram suffered for years. As a memorial remembering Adoniram and Ann Judson, the Burmese natives built hundreds of little churches on the hillside where the evil king's palace and prison used to exist. Today Burmese natives from all the surrounding villages in Myanmar travel to this hillside to worship the Lord Jesus in these blessed little churches. Ann Judson's faithfulness and prayers were remembered by Jesus and the result is thousands saved in Myanmar for Jesus. 

Comparing Two Bible Stories To Learn About Prayer

In the Garden of Gethsemane

Jesus was awake and the apostles were asleep

In the boat during the storm

Jesus was asleep and the apostles were awake

The moral of these stories 

If you stay awake in the prayer meeting

You can sleep through the storm

Blessings Received From Prayer

Queen Victoria's Prayers Blessed England

     When King William IV died in England, there was a little girl named Victoria sleeping in the palace. Little Victoria learned that she was the Queen of England when she awoke the next morning. Immediately, a little girl named Victoria bowed down by her bed and began praying on her knees. Victoria prayed Lord Jesus please help me in the years to follow; I need your help, guidance, wisdom, and power.

     Jesus answered little Victoria's prayers and allowed Queen Victoria to rule England for 65 years. These 65 years were the greatest years of prosperity and blessing the British Empire ever experienced. All because a little girl named Victoria prayed by her bed asking Jesus for help, guidance, wisdom, and power to rule England. One time an African native asked Victoria, why is England so blessed. Victoria pointed to a King James bible saying respect for this KJV bible is why England is so blessed. Hopefully, in Jesus name, America will remember Victoria where leaders will respect the KJV bible allowing Jesus to bless America again. 

Blessings Received From Prayer

George Washington's Prayers Blessed America

     One day a farmer saw George Washington praying on his knees in front of his horse at Valley Forge Pennsylvania, asking the Lord Jesus to give America the victory over Great Britain. The farmer went home and told his wife, George Washington and his armies will succeed and defeat the British army; The Americans will secure their independence. And America defeated Great Britain because George Washington prayed and trusted the Lord Jesus to give America the victory.

Some Blessed Thoughts About Prayer From The Bible

Prayer was the magnet that drew Eliezer and Rebekah together

Prayer was the militia that brought deliverance to Israel 

when Moses Aaron and Hur prayed for Joshua

Prayer was the power in Moses' rod that parted the Red Sea

Prayer was the inspiration that moved Gideon to victory

Prayer was the mantle of power that gave Samson his strength

Prayer by Nehemiah brought men, money, and materials to rebuild the wall

Prayer was the meaning of life in the Shunnamite's son

Prayer by Hezekiah was the man of war that smote Sennacherib's army

Prayer was the medicine that added fifteen years to Hezekiah's life

Prayer was the muzzle on the lion's mouth for Daniel

Prayer was the myrrh that soothed the sisters of Bethany

Prayer was the messenger from heaven who delivered Peter from jail

Prayer was the means by God used to bring Pentecost

Prayer was where Christ in His weariness found rest

Blessings Received From Prayer

The Bible Tells Us To Always Pray To Be Blessed

     Let's connect two bible scriptures to prove that prayer will create blessings. Galatians 6:9 says And let us not be weary in well doing; for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. And Luke 18:1 tells us how to faint not to reap and be blessed by prayer saying And He (Jesus) spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint. 

     And the bible says that any time is a good time to pray. 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 says pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1 Timothy 2:1 says I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men.  

     Jesus Was Successful Because Of Prayer

Prayer Was More Important To Jesus Than Teaching Or Healing

Prayer Was More Important To Jesus Than Sleep

     Prayer was more important to Jesus than teaching or healing. This is stated at Luke 5:15-16 that says But so much the more went there a fame abroad of Him (Jesus) and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by Him of their infirmities. And He (Jesus) withdrew Himself into the wilderness and prayed. And prayer was more important to Jesus than sleep. This is stated at Luke 6:12 that says And it came to pass in those days that He (Jesus) went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. Finally remember that Jesus told us to pray and fast to cast out the devil (Mark 9:28).

     Prayer was the most important thing in George Muller's life. Mr. Muller said 4 hours of work after 1 hour of prayer accomplished more than 5 hours without prayer. Martin Luther said I've got so much to do today; I'm gonna spend the first three hours in prayer. Jewett said I'd rather teach 1 man to pray than 10 men to preach. And Fanny Crosby was able to write over 8000 hymns for Jesus because Fanny prayed every time before she wrote a song. 

Blessings Received From Prayer

Some Final Thoughts About Prayer

     Remember take time every day to pray so Jesus can bless you. Joshua took time to pray and caused the sun to stand still so his army could win the battle. Joshua 10:12 says Then spake Joshua to the Lord in the day when the Lord delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel and he said in the sight of Israel, Sun stand thou still upon Gibeon and thou moon in the valley of Ajalon. And the sun stood still and the moon stayed until the people had avenged themselves upon their enemies. Is not this written in the book of Jasher? So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven and hasted not to go down about a whole day. 

     Paul and Silas took time to pray at midnight and caused the chains of trouble to fall off and set all the prisoners free. Acts 16:25-26 says And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed and sang praises unto God and the prisoners heard them. And suddenly there was a great earthquake so that the foundations of the prison were shaken and immediately all the doors were opened and every one's bands were loosed.

     Finally prayer was made by the church for Peter in prison, and God sent an angel to set Peter free from jail. The angel opened three gates of the prison, allowing Peter to escape. When Peter realized he wasn't dreaming, he praised the Lord Jesus for releasing him from prison. Peter got blessed because the church and christians prayed for Peter. 

     Like Peter and the church, keep praying in groups for everyone. One ant can push a crumb but ten ants can push it better. One sends 1000 devils to flight, but two sends 10000 devils to flight (10 times more power when 2 instead of 1 pray). Jesus said at Matthew 18:19 Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. And Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 says Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up. Again, if two lie together, then they have heat; but how can one be warm alone? And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken. 

     I have truly enjoyed writing this bible study today. I pray in Jesus name that it blesses multitudes all over this earth with great joy, peace, and strength. Feel free to email Brother Bob anytime at rz9tlm@gmail.com or write to Brother Bob Malkin, 2233 Pinetree Lane, Apt. N., Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068. (614) 604-7133. Till we all meet again soon to lift up our Lord Jesus, everyone have a blessed day in Jesus name.