I wonder what if we used, "The Light System" to identify and discern whether or not something is spiritually healthy for us?
Green Light - (G) stands for GOD, as in GOD centered, and GOD filled. This food for the spirit is full of Organic Truth. No Additives or Artificial Flavors, or Imitation Ingredients. These things strengthen our Mind, Body, and Spirit. Full & Consisting of Necessary Ingredients that not only sustain us, but makes us stronger, and the more we consume like the hungry caterpillar, it transforms us into a new creature with beautiful wings to fly, and soar to new unimaginable levels. The Bible is the number one source, and there is no close second. Other great Chris-centered resources are designed to be supplements, but never substitutes to the Holy Bible. A great quality Christian resource will always reference back to Sacred Scriptures. There are many Christ-centered resources that will strengthen, nourish, and stretch one's spiritual growth. It is very important to fellowship with other wise Christians, who have not just shown up to church, but have grown up in Christ over the years, so that they can recommend great resources for your spiritual development. Pray that the Holy Spirit will lead your selection of great Christian resources, for GOD is the one who knows the best what our individual needs are and the particular areas of growth that we need to examine with Christ.
Yellow Light - This food for the spirit is sometimes food. An occasional treat, a snack food that we can sometimes have, but they are not to be consumed on a regular basis. They are not designed to sustain us, and we are not to depend on them for our nourishment. They have some good qualities, mixed in with things we do not need, and can be harmful if we consume too much of them. They are void of Christ, thus they are void of Organic Holy Truth, and are not for our spiritual development, growth, and maturity. Their purpose is to feed the mind by acquiring new skills, such as cooking. One of my favorite TV programs is Cupcake Wars. While this is not a harmful show, and it provides entertainment as well as education, it does not feed my spirit. Only Christ-centered resources can feed one's spirit. To consume primarily, or only items from this group will starve my spirit to death, for one can not live on Cupcake Wars alone.
Red Light - Stop. Do not consume this food. It has zero nutritional value, because the harmful ingredients nullify, or out weight what ever good may be in there. Stop, don't consume, contains noting healthy, and is full of unhealthy ingredients. What these items contain go directly against GOD's purpose for our spiritual development. They are a detriment, counterproductive, very harmful with a very deceptive and equally destructive source. Avoid this, do not under any circumstance consume any amount of this type of spiritual food for it is a deadly poisson created to destroy either quickly, or over time leading to certain spiritual death. Resources from this group come against GOD's will and are in direct conflict with our unique Divine Purpose that GOD has created for each of us. Some of these resources are obviously wrong, like those that glory the enemy's kingdom, darkness, evil, and death, but there are also other harmful resources from this group that are not so obvious, are very covert, subtle, yet just as deadly to the spirit. Anything that promotes creatures of the darkness are things to avoid, for they lead to the enemy's realm and kingdom not GOD's. The devil is in direct contrast to GOD. To look in the enemy's direction is to literally turn your back to GOD. Why are so many Christians interested in creatures of the night that suck your blood, rather than desiring to be with the One Who has shed His blood? If we consume things from this harmful group we are Zombie Christians who are dead in spirit, who lack authentic passion for Christ. You can not belong to two kingdoms. Choose Darkness or Light. To go back and forth between both worlds means you live among the shadows of this world.
Garbage in Garbage out. We can not continue to consume rotten things, and deceive ourselves into believing we can remain righteous.
How are we to be righteous when we keep consuming rotten things? Burry the dead things, and feast upon all things that have been planted in organic truth and grown by the Son's Light.
I like the 3 variations of Matthew 7:21-23, because the message is very clear that GOD does not seek a Religion from us, but a Relationship with us one based on loyalty, trust, dedication, faithfulness, and intimacy.
Red Light - Stop. Do not consume this food. It has zero nutritional value, because the harmful ingredients nullify, or out weight what ever good may be in there. Stop, don't consume, contains noting healthy, and is full of unhealthy ingredients. What these items contain go directly against GOD's purpose for our spiritual development. They are a detriment, counterproductive, very harmful with a very deceptive and equally destructive source. Avoid this, do not under any circumstance consume any amount of this type of spiritual food for it is a deadly poisson created to destroy either quickly, or over time leading to certain spiritual death. Resources from this group come against GOD's will and are in direct conflict with our unique Divine Purpose that GOD has created for each of us. Some of these resources are obviously wrong, like those that glory the enemy's kingdom, darkness, evil, and death, but there are also other harmful resources from this group that are not so obvious, are very covert, subtle, yet just as deadly to the spirit. Anything that promotes creatures of the darkness are things to avoid, for they lead to the enemy's realm and kingdom not GOD's. The devil is in direct contrast to GOD. To look in the enemy's direction is to literally turn your back to GOD. Why are so many Christians interested in creatures of the night that suck your blood, rather than desiring to be with the One Who has shed His blood? If we consume things from this harmful group we are Zombie Christians who are dead in spirit, who lack authentic passion for Christ. You can not belong to two kingdoms. Choose Darkness or Light. To go back and forth between both worlds means you live among the shadows of this world.
Revelation 3:16
Amplified Bible (AMP)
16So, because you are lukewarm and neither cold nor hot, I will spew you out of My mouth!
Garbage in Garbage out. We can not continue to consume rotten things, and deceive ourselves into believing we can remain righteous.
How are we to be righteous when we keep consuming rotten things? Burry the dead things, and feast upon all things that have been planted in organic truth and grown by the Son's Light.
I like the 3 variations of Matthew 7:21-23, because the message is very clear that GOD does not seek a Religion from us, but a Relationship with us one based on loyalty, trust, dedication, faithfulness, and intimacy.
Matthew 7:21-23
New King James Version (NKJV)
I Never Knew You
21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ 23 And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’Matthew 7:21-23
Amplified Bible (AMP)
21Not everyone who says to Me, Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father Who is in heaven.
22Many will say to Me on that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name and driven out demons in Your name and done many mighty works in Your name?
23And then I will say to them openly (publicly), I never knew you; depart from Me, you who act wickedly [disregarding My commands].(A)
22Many will say to Me on that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name and driven out demons in Your name and done many mighty works in Your name?
23And then I will say to them openly (publicly), I never knew you; depart from Me, you who act wickedly [disregarding My commands].(A)
Matthew 7:21-23
The Message (MSG)
21-23"Knowing the correct password—saying 'Master, Master,' for instance— isn't going to get you anywhere with me. What is required is serious obedience—doing what my Father wills. I can see it now—at the Final Judgment thousands strutting up to me and saying, 'Master, we preached the Message, we bashed the demons, our God-sponsored projects had everyone talking.' And do you know what I am going to say? 'You missed the boat. All you did was use me to make yourselves important. You don't impress me one bit. You're out of here.'
Matthew 7:16-20
Matthew 7:16-20
Amplified Bible (AMP)
16You will [a]fully recognize them by their fruits. Do people pick grapes from thorns, or figs from thistles?
17Even so, every healthy (sound) tree bears good fruit [[b]worthy of admiration], but the sickly (decaying, worthless) tree bears bad (worthless) fruit.
18A good (healthy) tree cannot bear bad (worthless) fruit, nor can a bad (diseased) tree bear [c]excellent fruit [worthy of admiration].
19Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and cast into the fire.
20Therefore, you will [d]fully know them by their fruits.
It is essential to determine whose Kingdom we want to dwell in, the Deceiver's or The Christ's. If we consume food from the enemy's kingdom, then it is at his table we dine and die.
17Even so, every healthy (sound) tree bears good fruit [[b]worthy of admiration], but the sickly (decaying, worthless) tree bears bad (worthless) fruit.
18A good (healthy) tree cannot bear bad (worthless) fruit, nor can a bad (diseased) tree bear [c]excellent fruit [worthy of admiration].
19Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and cast into the fire.
20Therefore, you will [d]fully know them by their fruits.
It is essential to determine whose Kingdom we want to dwell in, the Deceiver's or The Christ's. If we consume food from the enemy's kingdom, then it is at his table we dine and die.
Matthew 12:33-37
Amplified Bible (AMP)
33Either make the tree sound (healthy and good), and its fruit sound (healthy and good), or make the tree rotten (diseased and bad), and its fruit rotten (diseased and bad); for the tree is known and recognized and judged by its fruit.
34You offspring of vipers! How can you speak good things when you are evil (wicked)? For out of the fullness (the overflow, the [a]superabundance) of the heart the mouth speaks.
35The good man from his inner good treasure [b]flings forth good things, and the evil man out of his inner evil storehouse[c]flings forth evil things.
36But I tell you, on the day of judgment men will have to give account for every [d]idle (inoperative, nonworking) word they speak.
37For by your words you will be justified and acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned and sentenced.
34You offspring of vipers! How can you speak good things when you are evil (wicked)? For out of the fullness (the overflow, the [a]superabundance) of the heart the mouth speaks.
35The good man from his inner good treasure [b]flings forth good things, and the evil man out of his inner evil storehouse[c]flings forth evil things.
36But I tell you, on the day of judgment men will have to give account for every [d]idle (inoperative, nonworking) word they speak.
37For by your words you will be justified and acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned and sentenced.
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