Misconception……. (There is a God)
Simply put, misconception is a mistaken ideology.
In our day to day existence, misconception is not so much of an issue. Our society has been carefully set up in such a way that what you end up knowing is what the society wants you to know.
The education system, company’s training schemes; family values and upbringing etc, all contribute to ensuring that we do not have the wrong conceptions about the things that matter in life.
Recently, its was concluded that the celebrity craze and all its baggage is resulting in vulnerable members of the society having a misconception of what true beauty or even healthy living is all about. People don’t want to be overweight; hence, they live so healthy that they become underweight. (Misconception)
With a big twist of this tale however, the misconception in our society that grips my heart is that which defines as false the existence of God.
(Psalms 14 vs. 1)
“The fool says in his heart there is no God…..”
I would like to make it clear that being a “fool” in this context is not necessarily related to being stupid or acting in a stupid way. I am talking about
“A person lacking in good sense of judgement….”
-Advanced learners English dictionary
A few years ago a group of lovely children raised their opinion about how they will not hesitate to call someone a fool if the person “says (mouth)” “there is no God”. I remember telling them the dangers of calling someone a fool and how it’s not very christianly.
Matthew 5 vs. 21- 22
“…… I'm telling you that anyone who……… Thoughtlessly yell 'stupid!'(Fool) at a brother or sister…… is on the brink of hellfire. The simple moral fact is that words kill.”…… (Paraphrased) (THE MESSAGE)
“A fool says in his “HEART”….. It is not just from the mouth or may never be from the mouth…… it is from the heart. The fool lives the unbelief.
Anything from the heart is reflected by every part of your body be it the blood that is pumped from the heart…love…. or hatred….and so is unbelief. You’ll live it if you have it.
Later on in the scriptures, the bible now explained the distinction between being foolish and being wise, the result of the right conception.
Hebrew 11 vs. 6
“If a person does not believe God, he cannot please him. Anyone who comes to God must believe that God is real. And he must believe that God will bless those who try to find him. God will reward a person, if he really tries to find God.”
- (Worldwide English)
We have two things fighting when it comes to misconception. We believe that God exists in the world and in the word (bible), but we do not believe that God exists in our lives. We believe that God is still preoccupied with the management of times and seasons (rain, sunshine…. Etc….)
Psalm 94 vs. 7 - 11
They think, "God isn't looking, Jacob's God is out to lunch." Well, think again, you idiots, fools
How long before you get smart? Do you think Ear-Maker doesn't hear?
Eye-Shaper doesn't see?
Do you think the trainer of nations doesn't correct, the teacher of Adam doesn't know?
God knows, all right— knows your stupidity, sees your shallowness. (The Message)
Listen, the work of creation was finished on the day of creation, what is yet to be done is what you will do with your life.
Acts 17 vs. 22 – 30 (http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=acts%2017:22-30;&version=45;)
We don’t know who is saying in their heart that there is no God, so how can we identify them.
2 timothy 3 vs 9 …… their folly will be clear to everyone.
“Your conviction determines your conduct and your confession in the state of your confusion is a conclusion of your condition… folks, we’re talking about MISCONCEPTION.”
When you believe that God “is”…..It
ü Gives you an elevated view of mankind. (Gen 126, psalm 81- 9)
ü Causes you to treat others nicely (I Corinth 1111 - 12, Philippians 23-5,Matthew 712)
ü Gives a sense of purpose to your existence (1Peter 29)
And finally, believing that God “is” puts joy in living and takes fear out of dying ….The result of the right conception.
Simply put, misconception is a mistaken ideology.
In our day to day existence, misconception is not so much of an issue. Our society has been carefully set up in such a way that what you end up knowing is what the society wants you to know.
The education system, company’s training schemes; family values and upbringing etc, all contribute to ensuring that we do not have the wrong conceptions about the things that matter in life.
Recently, its was concluded that the celebrity craze and all its baggage is resulting in vulnerable members of the society having a misconception of what true beauty or even healthy living is all about. People don’t want to be overweight; hence, they live so healthy that they become underweight. (Misconception)
With a big twist of this tale however, the misconception in our society that grips my heart is that which defines as false the existence of God.
(Psalms 14 vs. 1)
“The fool says in his heart there is no God…..”
I would like to make it clear that being a “fool” in this context is not necessarily related to being stupid or acting in a stupid way. I am talking about
“A person lacking in good sense of judgement….”
-Advanced learners English dictionary
A few years ago a group of lovely children raised their opinion about how they will not hesitate to call someone a fool if the person “says (mouth)” “there is no God”. I remember telling them the dangers of calling someone a fool and how it’s not very christianly.
Matthew 5 vs. 21- 22
“…… I'm telling you that anyone who……… Thoughtlessly yell 'stupid!'(Fool) at a brother or sister…… is on the brink of hellfire. The simple moral fact is that words kill.”…… (Paraphrased) (THE MESSAGE)
“A fool says in his “HEART”….. It is not just from the mouth or may never be from the mouth…… it is from the heart. The fool lives the unbelief.
Anything from the heart is reflected by every part of your body be it the blood that is pumped from the heart…love…. or hatred….and so is unbelief. You’ll live it if you have it.
Later on in the scriptures, the bible now explained the distinction between being foolish and being wise, the result of the right conception.
Hebrew 11 vs. 6
“If a person does not believe God, he cannot please him. Anyone who comes to God must believe that God is real. And he must believe that God will bless those who try to find him. God will reward a person, if he really tries to find God.”
- (Worldwide English)
We have two things fighting when it comes to misconception. We believe that God exists in the world and in the word (bible), but we do not believe that God exists in our lives. We believe that God is still preoccupied with the management of times and seasons (rain, sunshine…. Etc….)
Psalm 94 vs. 7 - 11
They think, "God isn't looking, Jacob's God is out to lunch." Well, think again, you idiots, fools
How long before you get smart? Do you think Ear-Maker doesn't hear?
Eye-Shaper doesn't see?
Do you think the trainer of nations doesn't correct, the teacher of Adam doesn't know?
God knows, all right— knows your stupidity, sees your shallowness. (The Message)
Listen, the work of creation was finished on the day of creation, what is yet to be done is what you will do with your life.
Acts 17 vs. 22 – 30 (http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=acts%2017:22-30;&version=45;)
We don’t know who is saying in their heart that there is no God, so how can we identify them.
2 timothy 3 vs 9 …… their folly will be clear to everyone.
“Your conviction determines your conduct and your confession in the state of your confusion is a conclusion of your condition… folks, we’re talking about MISCONCEPTION.”
When you believe that God “is”…..It
ü Gives you an elevated view of mankind. (Gen 126, psalm 81- 9)
ü Causes you to treat others nicely (I Corinth 1111 - 12, Philippians 23-5,Matthew 712)
ü Gives a sense of purpose to your existence (1Peter 29)
And finally, believing that God “is” puts joy in living and takes fear out of dying ….The result of the right conception.
3 comments:
Hi Renz, how are you today. It beats me how anyone can say God isn't. I have a friend who believes there is no God and he has so much argument to back it up. He goes to music when he is in any trouble and talks to his best friend who is dead.
I told him to give God a chance and he said never. It hurts me so much for his sake because he is such a nice confused person.
I pray for him that he will be saved cos he has so much talent it would be a waste not to use it for the Lord.
Have a great day!
H Ejura
Emm ive got someone like that....infact it 2...lol a white guy and a black guy...u see
Infact on of them said their isn't God at all asnd the other saud God is an allien...u know
All i do for them now is to prayer for them b'cos the bible made us understand that we cant not fight for the lord and its only the lord that can fight for Himself...u see
Wassup Ibukun ... Renz ...
Hope u cool and enjoyin' ur summer
#Much Love xXx
Bless ...Overcomers "Labi"
Ejura, thanks for this,... I'll join you in prayers for your friend believing that God himself will reach out to him. I live with a few people that kinda don't believe in God so I am believing that God will use me or anyone to bring them to the knowledge.
Thanks for sharing with us. have a lovely weekend.
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