Romans 1:19 "For the truth about God is know to them instinctively. God has put this knowledge in their hearts. From the time the worlds was created, people have seen the earth and sky and all that God made. They can clearly see his invisible qualities- his eternal power and divine nature. So they have not excuse whatsoever for not knowing God."
In fact other religions have been created using God's truths. People put God's truths up in their homes- some as reminders and some as decorations. People collect books of words of enlightenment. They take up life styles of certain movements and religions based on words of enlightenment. And even though their efforts might be good intentioned- they lead no where productive in the end because all enlightenment starts with honoring and respecting the one true God and being given the Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ. (This "honor and respect" must be a constant and continual objective in seeking true enlightenment.)
Proverbs 9:10 "Fear of the LORD is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment."
"And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him." Hebrews 11:6
Enlightenment and a righteous walk with God only comes through faith. We walk by faith not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7
We often depend on our sight more then our faith. Sight does little to guide a person in real enlightenment. I have found sight linked with human understanding and presumptions are the root cause of many problems. Words of enlightenment must not just be words or intellectual phrases but rooted in a relationship with Jesus Christ. There enlightenment produces restraint, humility, grace, understanding, and love.
The spirit of this world (Satan) loves to twist, manipulate and change the truths of God just a little bit so they sound good. They sound so good in fact -we often take the words as entirely true and as FACT but they are not so. That is why is is important to be watchful and diligent and know the word of God for ourselves. If we only know the word of God but don't following it's meaning by God's grace we only deceive ourselves. Satan has created many false teachings using only partial truths of God using humans that don't fear or respect God as his vessels to enact these false teachings.
False versions of Christianity have attracted many because their creators have twisted and used God truths. It is only after a closer examination of these false versions of Christianity- we find their religions have denied the deity of Jesus "Christ" who gives the Holy Spirit who gives life in truth and enlightenment. False faiths say things like Jesus was a created spirit like Lucifer (Satan) who had to earn eternal life but Jesus was with God in the Beginning (John 1:1-3) and could lay down his life and pick it up again (John 10:18). God doesn't have earn eternal life- he is eternal life. God is the one true God and there are no others gods but Him. Satan has twisting truth and saying things like we can become Gods if only we do this and this and this," but there will only be one God who is the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
"And we know that the Son of God has come, and he has given us understanding so that we can know the true God. And now we live in fellowship with the true God because we live in fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ. He is the only true God, and he is eternal life." 1 John 5:20 Jesus IS eternal life.
False faiths say things such as Jesus is Satan's brother but that is not at all true for Satan is a fallen angel and Jesus is God who sends his angels to watch over us. They also say Jesus was only a prophet.
People who deny the source of enlightenment (Jesus Christ) will never walk in that enlightenment in which they seek or want to achieve and admire.
Of course if it is evil that one wants to achieve - evil one will get but be reminded that the prince of darkness (Satan) is very selective in what he shares and does not share - for his objective is take as many souls with him to the pit of hell.This is what the Lord says: "Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans and turn their hearts away from the LORD. They are like stunted shrubs in the desert, with no hope for the future. They will live in the barren wilderness, on the salty flats where no one lives. But blessed are those who trust in the LORD and have made the LORD their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by the long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they go right on producing delicious fruit." Jeremiah 17:5-8
The one who is enlightenment (Jesus Christ) only gives the Holy Spirit to those who believe and trust in him and through the Holy Spirit one can live "in" enlightenment. Mormons claim to have the Holy Spirit but do they really if they deny Jesus Christ as being eternal life?
Through the Holy Spirit we can live not just in good intentions but live in a purpose and role God has intended and assigned to us. We can have peace, hope, love, gratitude seeing God directing and being instrumental in our lives.
We are enlightened in all occasions that come in this life -both good and bad.
We are no longer slaves to doctrine and religion that does not save our life in the end. We are no longer wishing and hoping and fighting condemnation and trying to appease false ideals and gods but we are living in the will of God.
We have something more valuable then gold or silver and that is the peace of God.
Jesus said: "I am leaving you with a gift--peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid." John 14:27
People no longer have to be entangled in the sticky entanglements that drown and burden soul but can be encouraged by giving their life to the Lord Jesus Christ and continually to do so everyday to be enlightened and directed.
Colossians 2:3 "In him (Jesus Christ) lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge."
Through a life filled in the Holy Spirit, the words of God's enlightenment come off the pages, pictures, signs, and frames to live in your heart.
“But whenever someone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. So all of us who have had the veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord --who is Spirit--makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image." 2 Corinthians 3:16-18
When Jesus Christ comes to live one's heart, he enriches that soul. Jesus uses the talents and giftings God the Father has created in us to bring him glory instead of some false religion- false god and false hope. And while you live in "this" true enlightenment you are given a satisfying life.
“And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:1-2
You give your soul to the world - it wasn't meant for the world- you give your soul to the world and you will lose it.
Remember:
Jesus said: “If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?" Matthew 16:25-26
Motivation: Jesus Christ= living "in" enlightenment. Without Jesus Christ =there is "no" living in enlightenment.
"And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to live in obedience to him. Let your roots grow down into him and draw up nourishment from him, so you will grow in faith, strong and vigorous in the truth you were taught. Let you lives overflow with thanksgiving for all he has done. Don't let anyone lead you astray with empty philosophy and high-sounding nonsense that comes from human thinking and from the evil powers of this world and not from Christ. For in Christ the fullness of God lives in the human body and you are complete through your union with Christ....." Colossians 2:6-10
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