Ye Are Not Of God

"He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God."  John 8:47.  The Pharisees had a hardened disrespect for Jesus.  Jesus declared without hesitation that He was the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham.  This infuriated the Pharisees.  People sometimes become angry when they hear the truth, especially if they have no respect for the truth.    These Pharisees claimed to be the followers of God.  Jesus explained that if one is of God, he will hear God's words.  The Pharisees refused to hear.  Therefore, they were not of God.  Here is a divine standard delivered by Jesus.  Those who hear God are of God.  Those who truly seek God will find Him in His word.  The word of God leads us into godliness.  The word of God purifies our soul making us fit for union with God.  The word of God brings us peace and comfort.  The word of God brings us into a nearer relationship with God.  As we hear the words of God, we seek after God and desire to be of God.