Monday, December 15, 2014

Despise Not Prophecy

"Despise not prophesyings."  I Thessalonians 5:20.  To despise is to regard as nothing or to treat with contempt.  The word of God which has been revealed and is taught unto wayward humanity should be honored and revered.  The teaching of God is valuable to the spiritual well being of all.  The church must give heed to the will of God so that we remain in fellowship with Him.  God through teaching has imparted unto us knowledge that is needed for our salvation and our walk with Him. God by preaching has provided guidance for our spiritual life.  When preaching is heard and obeyed, we receive pardon for our iniquity.  Prophesying gives a light amidst the darkness of evil to prevent our stumbling.  Prophesying is the manner that God has chosen to reveal Himself unto us.  Prophesying offers unto the hearers hope, peace, and comfort.  We are to give the "more earnest heed unto the things which we have heard".  Hebrews 2:1.  Instruction is not to be refused, nor should preaching be neglected.  God's teaching keeps us from danger and guards us against the pitfalls that would destroy us.  Our eternal future is dependent upon how we hear God's prophesying.

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