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This episode is all about the wedding feast at Cana where Jesus turned the water into wine.

The following is an excerpt from Art’s book “The Combined Gospels of Love”:

John in his Gospel reveals the incredibly close, mother – son relationship that existed between
Jesus and Mary. Scripture is also telling us that Mary knew very well who her Son was and the
God given abilities His Heavenly Father had bestowed upon Him. Mary tells Jesus, “They have
no wine.” Mary clearly expects Jesus to solve the “wine” problem. However, Jesus chooses to
remind Mary that His, “hour has not yet come,” and asks her, in a very loving manner,
“Woman, whatever am I to do with you?” Mary ignores Jesus, and addresses the servants,
telling them to do “whatever He saith unto you.” It is the last time that any word spoken by
Mary is recorded in Scripture.

This is the first miracle performed by Jesus and is specific to changing water into wine. The
water pots being used to hold the wine, are very interesting, in that John takes the time to
describe the water pots, providing us with very significant details regarding the volume of the
pots and the number of pots involved. It is generally understood that John was hiding a
“mystery” in these measurements. John was using Jesus’ first and last miracles in his Gospel to
reveal the number 153 as representing the “Sons of God.”

In the first miracle there are 9 gallons of water contained in a “firkin,” hence each pot held
either 18 or 27 gallons of water. John, in his Gospel, makes it clear that the pots were not all
the same sizes, “containing two or three firkins apiece.” If, as some Biblical scholars contend,
there were 5 pots containing 3 firkins and 1 pot containing 2 firkins, the total volume of water
changed into wine would have been 153 gallons. The last miracle had the seven disciples
“catching 153 large fish.”(John 21:11).The “8 miracles”(eight is the biblical number of new
beginnings) showcased in John’s Gospel, had the 1st and 8th miracles serve as “bookends,” with
both miracles setting forth the biblical number 153, which represents the “Sons of God.” As a
result, some would contend that the miracle of our Lord changing water into wine is to provide
us with the understanding of the change that will take place in our Lord’s, “Sons of God,” when
our Lord changes our bodies from the mortal ones we are born in, to the immortal bodies in
which we will serve Him throughout eternity.

The above explains why we named our website www.unity153.net

To watch The Chosen, episode 5, click on the following:

https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen/watch/episodes/season-1-episode-5-the-wedding-gift?ap=true

If not now, when?

Servias Ministries has published this work for Our Beloved Brother. Arthur put all four Gospels in chronological order with appropriate commentary. The work is 279 pages of 8 1/2 x 11 sizing. Each Gospel is in a different color to help the reader differentiate the Gospels when there are multiple accounts to read. Since it required us to print the entire book “in color” the costs were notably higher.

I have read the book and was quite blessed as I read the associated Gospels and their commentary.

The suggested retail is $88.00. Our current cost is $47 per copy. Those who want a copy, simply send some type of contribution to help us cover the cost. If the contribution is different from either of these amounts, add 88 cents (for yellow cover) 87 cents (for red cover) to the contribution which will notify us that this contribution is for a book rather than a normal contribution.

It is all about spreading The Gospel!

 Truth is confirmed by Our Heavenly Father to those who have ears to hear and eyes to see.  There are times we will experience supernatural events to confirm the Truth at a personal level.  Don’t forget, praying in Tongues in Itself is supernatural!

Truth comes by The Holy Scriptures and The Holy Spirit.  Both were and are “GOD breathed”.  Only Truth can originate from the Throne Room of Heaven.

Matthew recorded by The Holy Spirit in his Gospel in chapter 17:

1  Six days later Jesus took Peter and the two brothers, Jacob and John, and hiked up a high mountain to be alone.

Jesus knew what was about to take place so He brought three witnesses with Him as prescribed by The Law in Deuteronomy 17:

6  “Whoever is deserving of death shall be put to death on the testimony of two or three witnesses; he shall not be put to death on the testimony of one witness.”

19:15  “One witness shall not rise against a man concerning any iniquity or any sin that he commits; by the mouth of two or three witnesses the matter shall be established.”

The Law addressed crucial matters of Truth to be established by eyewitness accounts.  In this case, Jesus made sure He had three eyewitnesses due to the vital nature of what was about to happen.

2 Then Jesus’ appearance was dramatically altered. A radiant light as bright as the sun poured from His Face. And His clothing became luminescent—dazzling like lightning. He was trans-figured before their very eyes.

How would we respond to such an event?  Could anyone talk us out of what we saw and heard?

3 Then suddenly, Moses and Elijah appeared, and they spoke with Jesus.

4 Peter blurted out, “Lord, it’s so wonderful that we are all here together! If You want, I’ll construct three shrines, one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”

This was a classic Peter response: act now, listen later!  How many of us have been guilty of a similar response?  Regrettably, I have.

5 But while Peter was still speaking, a radiant Cloud composed of light spread over them, enveloping them all. And God’s Voice suddenly spoke from the Cloud, saying, “This is My Dearly loved Son, the constant focus of My Delight. Listen to Him!”

How would we respond to such an event?

6 The three disciples were dazed and terrified by this phenomenon, and they fell facedown to the ground.

7 But Jesus walked over and touched them, saying, “Get up and stop being afraid.”

Jesus saw their fear and reassured them.  Being on the ground with their eyes closed provided no protection anyway.

8 When they finally opened their eyes and looked around, they saw no one else there but Jesus.

9 As they all hiked down the mountain together, Jesus ordered them, “Don’t tell anyone of the Divine Appearance you just witnessed. Wait until the Son of Man is raised from the dead.”

Just after such a wonderful affirming supernatural event, Jesus revealed that He would be raised from the dead yet none of the three were waiting for Him at the tomb.  They were held up in a house, a distance from the tomb.

10 His disciples asked Him, “Why do all the religious scholars insist that Elijah must first appear before the Anointed One comes?”

11 He answered them, “They’re right. Elijah must come first and restore all things. 12 But Elijah has already appeared. And yet they didn’t recognize him, so they did to him whatever they pleased. And the Son of Man is destined to suffer the same abuse as what they did to him.”

13 Then the disciples realized that Jesus was referring to John the Baptizer all along.

John the Baptist spoke the Truth and prepared the Way but many were unable to hear him for their ears were not sensitive to the Truth he was speaking.

Later, Peter reaffirmed to us of what he saw on the mount as he recorded in 2^nd Peter chapter 1:

19  And so we have been given the prophetic Word—the written message of the prophets, made more reliable and fully validated by the confirming voice of God on the Mount of Transfiguration. And you will continue to do well if you stay focused on it. For this prophetic Message is like a piercing light shining in a gloomy place until the dawning of a new day, when the Morning Star rises in your hearts.

20 You must understand this at the outset: Interpretation of Scriptural prophecy requires the Holy Spirit, for it does not originate from someone’s own imagination. 21 No true prophecy comes from human initiative but is inspired by the moving of the Holy Spirit upon those who spoke the message that came from God.

The Holy Spirit will give each of us peace about a “prophetic word” spoken by man if it is truly inspired by The Holy Spirit.  We must be careful to assume every word spoken and claimed to be Truth by a known prophet is inspired by GOD.  They too are subject to error if they become insensitive in their hearts in a particular area of the life.  Operating in a gift does not guarantee revelation in all areas.  You can operate in a gift and have little faith.  That is why some prophets die of sickness and/or disease.

If you don’t know what Truth is, then how can you be grounded in your walk?

Truth comes by The Holy Scriptures and The Holy Spirit.  Both were and are “GOD breathed”.  Only Truth can originate from the Throne Room of Heaven.

 John recorded by The Holy Spirit in his Gospel in chapter 14:

6   Jesus explained, “I am the Way, I am the Truth, and I am the Life. No one comes next to the Father except through union with Me. To know Me is to know my Father too.

7 And from now on you will realize that you have seen Him and experienced Him.”

Jesus is our Door to Truth.  Man’s opinion of truth based on his experience is at best incomplete.  Why consider a partial truth when you can walk in complete, absolute Truth?

John recorded by The Holy Spirit in his Gospel in chapter 1:

17 Moses gave us the Law, but Jesus, the Anointed One, unveils Truth wrapped in tender mercy.

FATHER’S Truth is based on Love, grace, and mercy.  Who better to reveal FATHER’S Divine Intent other than HIS Son who knows HIM best!

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 2^nd Timothy chapter 3:

15   Remember what you were taught from your childhood from the Holy Scrolls which can impart to you Wisdom to experience everlasting life through the faith of Jesus, the Anointed One!

16 Every Scripture has been written by the Holy Spirit, the Breath of God. It will empower you by Its instruction and correction, giving you the strength to take the right direction and lead you deeper into the path of Godliness.

17 Then you will be God’s servant, fully mature and perfectly prepared to fulfill any assignment God gives you.

Paul communicates the importance of The Holy Scriptures to Timothy and us.  They will give us Wisdom and direct us into Godliness and maturity.  This will result in us being fully equipped to complete our purpose on earth which was determined before we were formed in the womb (Psalm 139:16).

Matthew recorded by The Holy Spirit in his Gospel in chapter 28:

18  Then Jesus came close to them and said, “All the authority of the universe has been given to Me.

19 Now go in My authority and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

20 And teach them to faithfully follow all that I have commanded you. And never forget that I am with you every day, even to the completion of this age.”

How can we teach anyone if we don’t know the Truth?  Included in teaching is to convey Wisdom and understanding else the teaching is incomplete.

Luke recorded by The Holy Spirit in his Gospel in chapter 18:

34 But they understood none of these things; this saying was hidden from them, and they did not know the things which were spoken.

The disciples did not have understanding when Jesus told them when He prophesied of His death and resurrection.  They did not have a clue of what was imminent so they were not fully equipped to handle those events.  No one was at the burial tomb awaiting His resurrection!

Peter wrote by The Holy Spirit in 2^nd Peter 1:

15Indeed, I’m passionate to share these things with you so that you will always remember them after my exodus from this life.

16 We were not retelling some masterfully crafted legend when we informed you of the power and appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, for we saw His magnificence and splendor unveiled before our very eyes.

17 Yes, Father God lavished upon Him radiant glory and honor when HIS Distinct Voice spoke out of the realm of majestic glory, endorsing Him with these words: This is my cherished Son, marked by My Love. All My delight is found in H im!

18 And we ourselves heard that Voice resound from the heavens while we were with Him on the Holy mountain.

Peter conveys his eyewitness account of Who Jesus is.  Peter was close to death and made sure he recorded what he saw and heard so that there would be no question.

19 And so we have been given the prophetic Word—the Written Message of the prophets, made more reliable and fully validated by the confirming voice of God on the Mount of Transfiguration. And you will continue to do well if you stay focused on it. For this prophetic Message is like a piercing light shining in a gloomy place until the dawning of a new day, when the Morning Star rises in your hearts.

Peter expressly confirms the Words of the prophets by his own eyewitness accounts of the supernatural events.

20 You must understand this at the outset: Interpretation of Scriptural Prophecy requires the Holy Spirit, for it does not originate from someone’s own imagination. 21 No true prophecy comes from human initiative but is inspired by the moving of the Holy Spirit upon those who spoke the message that came from God.

Peter also included the need to hear The Holy Spirit in all spiritual matters so that we would know the Truth from Above.

Truth is the foundation of life.  Are you willing to receive the Words of Jesus and The Holy Spirit?  It can only be accomplished through a sensitive heart and mind.

The current war on earth is between Truth and lies, light and darkness, the ability to see versus blindness.  Most people don’t know what Truth is so their actions and beliefs are notably influenced by lies.  They will even argue against Truth.

 John recorded by The Holy Spirit in his Gospel in chapter 18:

36  Jesus looked at Pilate and said, “The royal power of My Kingdom realm doesn’t come from this world. If it did, then My followers would be fighting to the end to defend Me from the Jewish leaders. My Kingdom realm authority is not from this realm.”

37 Then Pilate responded, “Oh, so then you are a king?” “You are right.” Jesus said, “I was born a King, and I have come into this world to prove what Truth really is. And everyone who Loves the Truth will receive My Words.”

The Words of Jesus are vital to our sensitivity toward The Holy Spirit.  Jesus prayed to FATHER as recorded by John in chapter 17.  This prayer is so important to those of us who truly want to walk in Truth and spread It throughout the world:

6   “Father, I have manifested Who You really are and I have revealed You to the men and women that You gave to Me. They were Yours, and You gave them to Me, and they have fastened Your Word firmly to their hearts.

We must truly “fasten” The Word to our hearts in order to be mature Sons and Daughters.  To the degree we become sensitive in our hearts and minds will determine our level of maturity.

7 And now at last they know that everything I have is a gift from You,

8 And the very Words You gave to Me to speak I have passed on to them. They have received Your Words and carry them in their hearts. They are convinced that I have come from Your Presence, and they have fully believed that You sent Me to represent You.

Why do you think the world resists the Name of Jesus so much?  You can speak the word “God” but they do not want you to speak the Name of Jesus in the media.  That ought to tell you what they fear.

9 So with deep Love, I pray for my disciples. I’m not asking on behalf of the unbelieving world, but for those who belong to You, those You have given Me.

10 For all who belong to Me now belong to You. And all who belong to You now belong to Me as well, and My glory is revealed through their surrendered lives.

The mere fact you are reading these writings indicates that you are included in those who belong to FATHER and Jesus.  We must expect His glory to be revealed through our surrendered lives.  Let us move toward full surrender!

 11 “Holy Father, I am about to leave this world to return and be with You, but My disciples will remain here. So I ask that by the Power of Your Name, protect each one that You have given Me, and watch over them so that they will be united as one, even as We are One.

You and I must stand on this request by Jesus Who actually spoke FATHER’S Divine Intent on the earth so that HIS Word would manifest based on HIS own Law of speaking forth faith-filled Words into the earth.  This prayer and expectation are still in effect for today and have not been rescinded in any way.

12 While I was with these that You have given Me, I have kept them safe by Your Name that You have given Me. Not one of them is lost, except the one that was destined to be lost, so that the Scripture would be fulfilled.

We are to expect protection from harm as we fully embrace this prayer.  No weapon formed against us will prosper.

13 “But now I am returning to You so Father, I pray that they will experience and enter into My joyous delight in You so that it is fulfilled in them and overflows.

We should be walking in overflowing joyous delight, are you?  If not, pursue greater sensitivity.

14 I have given them Your Message and that is why the unbelieving world hates them. For their allegiance is no longer to this world because I am not of this world.

We should not be surprised by the world’s hatred for us.  We are to convert the enemy by Agape Love.  FATHER will judge those who resist so we don’t have to evoke any kind of judgment ourselves.

15 I am not asking that you remove them from the world, but I ask that you guard their hearts from evil,

16 For they no longer belong to this world any more than I do.

Many Christians have prayed to be removed from the world which is contrary to The Words of Jesus.  They have a defeatist attitude and should repent.  We are called to be overcomers and establish The Kingdom on earth.

17  “Your Word is Truth! So make them Holy by the Truth.”

This verse is vital to our walk.  Only Truth from Above will make us Holy and no other alternative or action will accomplish Holiness.  We must constantly immerse ourselves in the Truth or else we will not move toward full maturity as Sons and Daughters of GOD!

18 I have commissioned them to represent Me just as You commissioned Me to represent You.

19 And now I dedicate Myself to them as a Holy Sacrifice so that they will live as fully dedicated to God and be made Holy by Your Truth.”

How do we become Holy and fully sensitive in our hearts and minds?  It is accomplished by focusing on The Word and praying in The Holy Spirit Who only speaks what FATHER directs for us individually.

Jesus continues:

20“And I ask not only for these disciples, but also for all those who will one day believe in Me through their message.”

This means you and me!

Steve Kirsch is a retired, wealthy tech guy who received two Covid jabs before he realized the risk they posed.

He is now determined to uncover the Truth and is relentless in his effort to do so. He has offered a $1 million bet to anyone who will challenge the Truth… no takers. This has not stopped him. The following are links that detail his actions:

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The solution is spiritual in nature. Jesus healed everyone no matter what the source of their sickness or disease was. We are to do the same. This is why The Holy Spirit compels me to pursue Truth in all matters. Love stands on absolute Truth from Above. “Truth” created by the world is temporary at best.

Are you willing to provide your possessions to THE LORD when HE  requests them?

 Matthew recorded by The Holy Spirit in his Gospel in chapter 21:

1 Now, as they were approaching Jerusalem they arrived at the place (Bethany) of the stables near the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of His disciples ahead, saying,

2   “As soon as you enter the village, you will find a donkey tethered along with her young colt. Untie them both and bring them to Me.

3 And if anyone stops you and asks, ‘What are you doing?’ just tell them, ‘The Lord of All needs them,’ and he will let you take them.”

In Luke we are provided with additional details: (19:33 TPT)

While they were untying the colt, the owners approached them and asked, “What are you doing?”

This is the only time Jesus made a specific request of this nature.  By revelation, He knew that the donkey and its colt were there.  In addition, the owners heard the Voice of THE LORD and did not challenge the disciples in any way.

Are you willing to give your resources for THE LORD’S use?  If FATHER told you to give someone a vehicle for their use, would you do it?  The donkey was a primary mode of transportation during that time.

Jesus is THE LORD OF ALL so our possessions ultimately fall into that category.  As we submit to the Voice of The Holy Spirit, we will grow toward full maturity and no longer cling to our physical possessions or financial resources.  FATHER knows our future needs and will not remove our ability to live in blessing and prosperity.  The rich young ruler could not see that Truth when Jesus challenged him.  The more we help those in need, the more the windows of Heaven will be opened to us.  I know that it is counterintuitive to what the world claims yet it is true.

There are many who have and/or want to participate in “the prophetic” as long as it does not take a full commitment.  Generally, they are fearful of giving up resources because they haven’t reached that level of maturity where they totally trust FATHER’S Plan.  I have had to overcome that fear in my life.

4 All of this happened to fulfill the prophecy: 5 Tell Zion’s daughter: “Look, your King arrives! He’s coming to you full of gentleness, sitting on a donkey, riding on a donkey’s colt.”

6 So the two disciples went on ahead and did as Jesus had instructed them.

7 They brought the donkey and her colt to Him and placed their cloaks and prayer shawls on the colt, and Jesus rode on it.

8 Then an exceptionally large crowd gathered and carpeted the road before Him with their cloaks and prayer shawls. Others cut down branches from trees to spread in His path.

9 Jesus rode in the center of the procession—crowds going before him and crowds coming behind him, and they all shouted, “Bring the victory, Lord, Son of David! He comes with the blessings of being sent from the Lord Yahweh! We celebrate with praises to God in the highest!”

10 As Jesus entered Jerusalem, the people went wild with excitement— the entire city was thrown into an uproar!

11 Some asked, “Who is this man?” And the crowds shouted back, “This is Jesus! He’s the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee!”

People were excited but did not fully understand Who was before them.

12 Upon entering Jerusalem Jesus went directly into the temple area and drove away all the merchants who were buying and selling their goods. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the stands of those selling doves.

13 And He said to them, “My dwelling place will be known as a house of prayer, but you have made it into a hangout for thieves!”

14 Then the blind and the crippled came into the temple courts, and Jesus healed them all. And the children circled around him shouting out, “Blessings and praises to the Son of David!”

Jesus removed the moneychangers (aka thieves) twice from the temple area.  Those who have taken advantage of believers will ultimately suffer judgment

James goes into detail as he wrote in his Epistle by The Holy Spirit in chapter 5:

1  Listen all you who are rich, for it’s time to weep and howl over the misery that will overtake you!

2 Your riches lie rotting, your fine clothing eaten by moths,

3 and your gold and silver are corroded as a witness against you. You have hoarded up treasure for the last days but it will become a fire to burn your flesh.

4 Listen! Can’t you hear the cries of the laborers over the wages you fraudulently held back from those who worked for you? The cries for justice of those you’ve cheated have reached the ears of the Lord of armies!

5 You have indulged yourselves with every luxury and pleasure this world offers, but you’re only stuffing your heart full for a day of slaughter.

6 You have condemned and murdered good and innocent people who had no power to defend themselves.

FATHER will not allow “the elite” to get away with their nefarious intent and actions.  HE is not forgetful when it comes to the exploitation of HIS children.  Their resources will ultimately be extracted from them, somehow, some way.

Actions speak louder than words.  If actions don’t correspond with your word, then you are a phony.  Has faith found its full expression in you?

James wrote by The Holy Spirit in his Epistle in chapter 2:

14   My dear brothers and sisters, what good is it if someone claims to have faith but demonstrates no good works to prove it? How could this kind of faith save anyone?

15 For example, if a brother or sister in the faith is poorly clothed and hungry

16 and you leave them saying, “Good-bye. I hope you stay warm and have plenty to eat,” but you don’t provide them with a coat or even a cup of soup, what good is your faith?

17 So then faith that doesn’t involve action is phony.

Faith requires supporting actions for it to be genuine.  If you don’t confirm your faith by action then how can FATHER be pleased with you?

For as it is written by The Holy Spirit in Hebrews chapter 11:

6   And without faith living within us it would be impossible to please God. For we come to God in faith knowing that He is real and that He rewards the faith of those who give all their passion and strength into seeking Him.

James continues:

18 But someone might object and say, “One person has faith and another person has works.” Go ahead then and prove to me that you have faith without works and I will show you faith by my works as proof that I believe.

Each of us must ask the question:  Do I have proof that I have faith?  How many people do you know whose word is no good?  I know many who claim to be Christians/Believers yet their word does not support their actions thus I cannot and will not rely on their word.

19 You can believe all you want that there is one true God, that’s wonderful! But even the demons know this and tremble with fear before him, yet they’re unchanged—they remain demons.

It is not enough to believe in the One True God, your works must correspond to your belief else your belief is of no benefit to The Kingdom.  Yes, it is a tough statement but we are now in times that require faith with actions.

20 O feeble sons of Adam, do you need further evidence that faith divorced from good works is phony?

21 Wasn’t our ancestor Abraham found righteous before God because of his works when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?

22 Can’t you see how his action cooperated with his faith and by his action faith found its full expression?

23 So in this way the Scripture was fulfilled: Because Abraham believed God, his faith was exchanged for God’s righteousness. So he became known as the Lover of God!

Are you known as a “Lover of God?”

24 So now it’s clear that a person is seen as righteous in God’s eyes not merely by faith alone, but by his works.

25 And the same is true of the prostitute named Rahab who was found righteous in God’s eyes by her works, for she received the spies into her home and helped them escape from the city by another route.

26 For just as a human body without the spirit is a dead corpse, so faith without the expression of good works is dead!

FATHER honored the faith of a prostitute to show us that no matter what your past, you can be pleasing to HIM.  It is vital that we have works that correspond to our faith else the world will simply look at us as phonies and they will not listen to anything we have to say concerning the Kingdom.

After we ask FATHER for Wisdom, we are then prepared for full spiritual maturity.  This level of maturity requires Wisdom from Above.

James wrote by The Holy Spirit in his Epistle in chapter 1:

13  When you are tempted don’t ever say, “God is tempting me,” for God is incapable of being tempted by evil and He is never the source of temptation.

14 Instead it is each person’s own desires and thoughts that drag them into evil and lure them away into darkness.

15 Evil desires give birth to evil actions. And when sin is fully mature it can murder you!

16 So my friends, don’t be fooled by your own desires!

As we walk in greater maturity, our desires align with FATHER’S desires and we are no longer tempted by our previous carnal and fleshly desires.  Our thoughts will no longer consider past temptations and those temptations cease being an issue.  Major sin issues in society are eliminated only by salvation and renewing the mind.  This eliminates the demand for drugs, fornication, pornography, fraud, burglary, etc.  More laws is not the solution.  Forcing behavior on the population will not resolve the source of the problems.

17 Every gift God freely gives us is good and perfect, streaming down from the Father of lights, Who shines from the heavens with no hidden shadow or darkness and is never subject to change.

18 God was delighted to give us birth by the truth of His infallible Word so that we would fulfill His chosen destiny for us and become the favorite ones out of all His creation!

This Truth restates the essence of Psalm 139:16.  We were Divinely placed here for this particular time and with a specific purpose.  The Holy Spirit will lead us into the fullness of this purpose if we seek His guidance in all matters.

19 My dearest brothers and sisters, take this to heart: Be quick to listen, but slow to speak. And be slow to become angry,

20 for human anger is never a legitimate tool to promote God’s righteous purpose.

Anger is a hindrance in ministering to those who need to hear our message of life, peace, and joy.  Righteous anger is acceptable as shown when Jesus ran out the moneychangers from the Temple.  The Holy Spirit will show us the difference.

21 So this is why we abandon everything morally impure and all forms of wicked conduct. Instead, with a sensitive spirit we absorb God’s Word, which has been implanted within our nature, for the Word of Life has power to continually deliver us.

As I wrote recently, we must protect our hearts from the world so that we maintain a sensitive spirit.

22 Don’t just listen to the Word of Truth and not respond to it, for that is the essence of self-deception. So always let his Word become like poetry written and fulfilled by your life!

23 If you listen to the Word and don’t live out the message you hear, you become like the person who looks in the mirror of the Word to discover the reflection of his face in the beginning.

24 You perceive how God sees you in the mirror of the Word, but then you go out and forget your Divine origin.

We are to be a doer of The Word.  There are countless Christians who do not respond to The Word and deceive themselves.  Don’t be counted among them.  Without active faith, it is impossible to please FATHER.

25 But those who set their gaze deeply into the perfecting law of liberty are fascinated by and respond to the Truth they hear and are strengthened by it—they experience God’s blessing in all that they do!

26 If someone believes they have a relationship with God but fails to guard his words then his heart is drifting away and his religion is shallow and empty.

It is vital that we guard our words and not allow ourselves to speak words that fail to reflect the nature of Our Heavenly Father.

27 True spirituality that is pure in the eyes of our Father God is to make a difference in the lives of the orphans, and widows in their troubles, and to refuse to be corrupted by the world’s values.

Lastly, we are to help those in need, especially the widows and the orphans. It is all about Love!