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HINDRANCES TO BLESSINGS IS BEING LAZY HERE ONLINE Your Brother And Apostle To The Nations: James Winfree Sr, We are on a new Spiritual level, and many doors of opportunity and blessings are waiting to be opened by those who will knock on these doors. These blessings are waiting to be received. We already know that Satan will oppose the blessings that God wants us to have, so we must identify some of the ways he will tempt us to respond. Division is Satan’s number one priority. If he can cause division among the brethren, the blessings will not come to all -- just to those who are endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. (Ephesians 4:3) Psalm 133: 1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in Unity in ONE and as ONE in Jesus Christ! 2 It is like the precious oil upon the head, Running down on the beard, The beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments. 3 It is like the dew of Hermon, Descending upon the mountains of Zion; For there the LORD commanded the blessing––Life forevermore. The Root of Laziness Hebrews 12:14-15 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled. How is idleness established? Laziness removes the blessing. 1. Offenses: Matthew 18:7 Woe to the world because of offenses! For offenses must come, but woe to that man by whom the offense comes! Acts 24:16 …I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men. Philippians 1:10 … approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ. 2. Strife and Contention (conflict of interest) 1 Corinthians 3:3 for you are still carnal. For where there are envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not carnal and behaving like mere men? Galatians 5:19-20 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies Philippians 2:1 Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like–minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. 4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. 3. Unforgiveness (bitterness) comes from offenses that create strife and contention. Matthew 6:14-15 "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgives your trespasses.” And the blessings will be put on hold until we learn how to see our brothers and sisters like we see ourselves! 4. Judgments Matthew 7:1 "Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 "For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. 3 "And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye?” To judge is to condemn, which is different than discernment. You don't have to be in agreement with a brother, but you can't judge by condemning. We should pray for, not criticize and condemn. Luke 6:36 "Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful. 37 Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you." 5. The Blame Game – is played when you blame someone else for your failures or circumstances. Blaming is just a way of transferring responsibility from yourself to someone else. Matthew 5:44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you. The Root of Hate, Bitterness and Do Nothing Believers Established by false Teaching and Leadership in Church Ministry: In Acts 24:16 we read that we should have a conscience without offense toward God. I believe that many have their conscience defiled by an offense towards God because of disappointment. This teaching and belief kills faith and removes any hope that God will bless.( Are We Only About Me, Myself and I? ) Proverbs 13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life. The heart will be sick (without blessing) until a desire to love God will all of your heart is re-established. Reasons for the Big Mess the Christian faith is in is a Self gospel ( Gotta take care of Me first ) 1. Prayers not answered. No is an answer to prayer. Maybe God’s will was not established in prayer. 1 John 5:14-15 Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him. Are we living in accordance to God’s will? Or, are we praying and still in sin? 1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their prayers; But the face of the LORD is against those who do evil. 2. Adverse circumstances that are allowed by God. These are for the purpose of making us stronger with opportunities to grow in Faith. Romans 5: 3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Character is a state of being (godliness). 3. Healing. Sometimes you have to live in God’s strength until your healing is complete – never giving up or accusing God. Be persistent. 4. Finances. Be a good steward. .Jesus that I read and know help All, Not just members of a human built building and human build and called religions. If you have been disappointed with God, you must understand that God’s ways are not man’s ways. Isaiah 55: 6 Seek the LORD while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. 7 Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the LORD, And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon. 8 "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways," says the LORD. 9 "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts. We must choose to forget our disappointments, ask God to forgive our offenses and return to the Lord. Malachi 3:7 Yet from the days of your fathers You have gone away from My ordinances And have not kept them. Return to Me, and I will return to you," Says the LORD of hosts. "But you said, ‘In what way shall we return?’ Start over as a real true Christ Jesus Believer. Wipe the slate clean of these things that hinder God’s blessings. We don't want to hold onto the things that defile our blessings. Open doors await us. Let us go up and through and into God’s favor! One Of The Hardest Working Apostle Online And In Ministry Your Brother And Apostle To The Nations: James Winfree Sr, Be Free And Stay Blessed In JESUS CHRIST!!! "We Are A Ministry Where Jesus Believers Come First"