Quote from Beautiful Mind on 2025-05-13, 9:42 pm

For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: That no flesh should glory in his presence.(1 Corinthians 1 : 17~29)

 

For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.(1 Corinthians 4 : 20)

 

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.(Philippians 4 : 13)

 

For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.(2 Corinthians 10 : 3~6)

 

That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to usward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,(Ephesians 1 ; 17~19)

 

Truth is not words and theories, but power. Because of people like you who deify the church and serve the church as if it were God, there is no one who becomes a model and example like light and salt. Truth is not something you learn and master with your own head and intelligence as mere words and theories. Your standard—rooted in pride, ambition, and conviction—dishonors the sacrifice and love of Christ on the cross. If you, who do not even read God’s Word and have deified the church, claim that your way is the truth, then if such a church could bring salvation, there would be no need to read the Bible. Do not dishonor the love of the cross. You are deifying the words and theories you have learned, as if they were the truth—but truth is power. It is not the words and theories taught by the world and religion. God’s truth is not an emotion stirred by human feelings following words and theories, but the power and authority that follow God’s love.

 

And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.(Matthew 17 : 20)

 

For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.(2 Corinthians 10 : 3~6)

 

And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you; As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction. Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.(2 Peter 3 : 15~17)

 

Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.(1 John 3 : 21~24)

 

Even if you spend your entire life awakening, resolving, and making firm decisions, if you are never changed, never born again, and remain unchanged—always walking the path of a sinner, offering nothing more than ineffective reflections and repeated repentance—does the love of Christ bear witness in your faith and your life? Does the fruit of Christ appear? In the religion you speak of, there is absolutely no beautiful love of Christ—the kind that gives even one’s life—and there is no power of God that manifests within that love. That is why, in a lifetime of only teaching with words and only listening, there is not even a mustard seed-sized faith. It is written that if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you can move mountains, yet within the church you believe in, not a single person shows even the evidence, the fruit, or the power of such mustard-seed faith. Isn’t that undeniable proof that the faith, the Holy Spirit, and the Word you speak of are all false?

 

For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.(1 Corinthians 4 : 20)

 

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.(Philippians 4 : 13)

 

Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:(1 Peter 1 : 5~6)

 

For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God....(1 Corinthians 1 : 17~21)

 

For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you.(2 Corinthians 13 : 4)

 

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.(2 Timothy 3 : 16~17)

 

If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.(1 Timothy 4 : 6)

 

In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you. Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things. For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.(Titus 2 : 7~14)

 

But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness. I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unto holiness. For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death. But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life....(Romans 6 : 17~23)

 

Wake up. You act as if you know everything, but you are someone who has dishonored the love of the cross and rejected the holy Word of God. From the beginning of creation until now, the greatest adversaries and enemies before God are those who, like you, claim to believe in God. In other words, the greatest enemies before God on this earth are those who say they believe, yet serve both God and the world, mixing Him with materialism—the corrupted, the heretical, and the false. You are merely a slave to religion created by man within a man-made system, but not a true Christian who lives a Christlike life following God’s love—not a light or salt to the world, not a model or example, and not a child of God.

 

...Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.(1 John 3 : 5~10)

 

Without even reading the Word of the Bible, you believe in a fictional god—a god created by your own desires, your own claims, delusions, and imagination. You are believing in an imaginary god and a delusional Christ, crafted according to your own preferences and assertions. This is precisely the scheme through which Satan works. All religious people who continue in sin are children of the devil. Those who dwell in the love of God do not commit sin.

 

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.(1 Corinthians 3 : 19~20)

 

Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness? But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.(Romans 6 : 16~18)

 

For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope, Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.(Romans 8 : 19~21)

 

Those who continue to repeat sin are children of the devil and merely religious people—they are absolutely not true Christians. From the beginning of creation until now, the greatest enemies on this earth have been religious people who claim to believe in God. From Judaism to Catholicism to Christianity, and even the Orthodox Church of Christ—none of these are true Christians who follow the life of Christ to the point of laying down their own lives, nor do they aim for the hope of Christ. That is why there is not even a mustard seed’s worth of power or evidence manifest among them. God’s truth leads one out of sin and guides them to do God's goodness and righteousness by receiving the gift of God's power.

 

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.(2 Timothy 3 : 16~17)

 

For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works....(Titus 2 : 11~15)

 

Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness? But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.(Romans 6 : 16~18)

 

Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others....(Ephesians 2 : 3~7)

 

For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death. But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.(Romans 6 : 20~23)

 

If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.(1 Timothy 4 : 6)

 

But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.(Ephesians 4 : 15~16)

 

That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:...(Colossians 1 : 10~14)

 

I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.(Philimon 1 : 4~6)

 

If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.(1 Timothy 4 : 6)

 

But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.(Ephesians 4 : 15~16)

 

That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:...(Colossians 1 : 10~14)

 

I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.(Philimon 1 : 4~6)

 

Without even feeling ashamed, you cling to your petty intellect and knowledge, relying on teachings and emotional inspiration learned through human education—but these are nothing more than leaven that causes you to repeat sin until the day you die. Teachings and learning that merely inflate worldly hopes among believers are driven by a carnal faith rooted in lust, aimed only at personal happiness, success, and prosperity. Because it is a fleshly, worldly faith, all such people spend their whole lives praying only for things of the flesh: problems in the family, problems in business, problems at work, problems in relationships, problems with children, and problems with health—repeating these vain and carnal prayers for a lifetime.

 

For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.(2 Corinthians 7 : 10)

 

Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright. For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears.(Hebrews 12 : 16~17)

 

But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;(Ephesians 5 : 3)(1 Samuel 12 : 21)

 

But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.(Romans 13 : 14)

 

But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.(1 Timothy 6 : 9~10)

 

Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.(Proverbs 23 : 4)

 

Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands.(Psalms 115 : 4)(Proverbs 11 : 28)(Psalms 135 : 15)

 

Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment....(Ecclesiastes 11 : 9~10)

 

Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.(2 Timothy 2 : 22~23)

 

What most religious people desire is to live well, eat well, and eventually go to heaven—while passing down their houses, land, or businesses to their descendants or children. This is the ideal of all who live according to lust, and it represents the typical form of most religious people. Those who belong to the world and the flesh cannot help but repeat sin until the day they die. That is why all religious people, without exception, sin, regret it, and yet turn back to commit the same sins again. Your repeated sin is the very proof that you do not believe in God, but rather believe in the lusts of the world and a religion made by man. Because it is man-made religion, you can never escape the vicious cycle of sinning, regretting, and sinning again throughout your entire life.

 

From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.(Psalms 17 : 14)

 

Woe unto them that join house to house, that lay field to field, till there be no place, that they may be placed alone in the midst of the earth!(Isaiah 5 : 8)

 

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world....(1 John 2 : 15~17)

 

Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts. Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.(James 4 : 3~4)

 

...No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?(Matthew 6 : 19~25)

 

Please, do not become a slave to man-made religion that is bound by the limitations of human. Instead, pursue the truth that leads to the power of God's love—a love that follows the hope of Christ and the cross-bearing love that gives even one's own life. Dwell in the beautiful love of God, who nurtures us, and seek the truth through which you may abundantly receive in your heart the gracious spiritual gifts of God's wondrous power, wisdom, and truth.

 

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.(2 Timothy 3 : 16~17)

 

For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works....(Titus 2 : 11~15)

 

Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness? But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.(Romans 6 : 16~18)

 

Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others...(Ephesians 2 : 3~7)

 

For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death. But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.(Romans 6 :20~23)

 

If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.(1 Timothy 4 : 6)

 

But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.(Ephesians 4 : 15~16)

 

That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:...(Colossians 1 : 10~14)

 

I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.(Philemon 1 : 4~6)

 

The truth of God is the power of love that leads a person to firmly, completely, and perfectly do what is good and righteous. Anyone who does not know this very power of love, or who cannot understand the following words, is—without exception—a blind guide of the blind, a child of Satan, who has eyes but cannot see and ears but cannot hear. If you cannot understand this message at all, then you are destined to remain bound by human limitations your entire life, a slave to the devil who has formed the evil habits of mankind, repeating sin endlessly, living a faith that only listens and speaks in words but never changes—a child of Satan.

 

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.(2 Timothy 3 : 16~17)

 

For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you. For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.(Romans 1 : 9~12)

 

Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.(1 Corinthians 1 : 6~8)

 

Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain....(Philippians 2 : 12~18)

 

...Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.(Colossians 1 :26~29)

 

But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.(1 Peter 5 : 10)

 

Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.(James 1 : 3~4)(1 Kings 8 : 61)

 

 

Quote from Guest on 2025-05-14, 12:39 pm

You are absolutely delusional. The Church put the Bible together. You've merely stolen it and made an idol of your own interpretation of it, and completely disregarded all necessary Christian traditions that form the faith.

Quote from Beautiful Mind on 2025-05-15, 5:23 pm

He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctines the commandments of men. For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do. And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.(Mark 7 : 6~9)

 

Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth. Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.(Titus 1 : 14~16)

 

Christians, too, can be divided into two types.

One follows religion and the church—learning through words and theories, becoming shepherds who only teach with words their whole lives, and believers who only listen for a lifetime. The other follows the Word of the Bible, aiming for the hope of Christ by practicing the love of Christ, living a faith that becomes a model and example of love. There are far too many Christians who do not even realize that the standard they claim—based solely on what they have learned— became absolute, without any sense of guilt in their conscience. Instead of becoming models and examples, they live in habits that dishonor God, repeating sin again and again. Most of these are religions where the teachings learned through one’s own intellect and head become absolute, reaching the peak of arrogance. That is why the dreadful and terrifying judgment stands right before us. Have you become a model and example who sells your possessions to feed, give, and share with the homeless? Do you believe that simply attending church, believing in Christianity, guarantees heaven, salvation, and the Holy Spirit? There is not a single verse in the Bible that says such a thing.

 

Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness? But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.(Romans 6 : 16~18)

 

Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.(1 John 3 : 5~10)

 

If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit? Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?(James 2 : 15~20)

 

If one denies the Word of the Bible, then regardless of who they are, they are an adversary, an enemy, and an antichrist before God. You, who completely disregard the words written and answered based on the Scriptures—are you not the one whose delusions of grandeur, self-centeredness, and personal judgments have been deified and turned into the Word itself? Those who believe in religion and the church all share the same trait: they live lives repeating the same sins as worldly people, with no difference, and become increasingly desensitized to guilt, turning into shameless, arrogant individuals who have absolutized their own flaws—yet, unable to remove even their own speck, they only heap up sin by trying to teach others, like blind guides. On what basis, and centered on what, do you claim to believe in God? Is it not written that God is love? And to reveal that love, are you now dishonoring the precious blood of Christ, who became the atoning sacrifice for us in place of the blood of lambs?

 

And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you; As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction. Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.(2 Peter 3 : 15~17)

 

A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.(Proverbs 18 : 2)

 

Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.(Proverbs 21 : 24)

 

Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye. Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.(Matthew 7 : 1~6)

 

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.(2 Corinthians 10 : 5~6)

 

The greatest adversary, enemy, and antichrist before God on this earth was Judaism, which claimed to believe in God—and today, it is Christianity. Why is judgment awaiting? Do you truly believe that today's Christianity, which is corrupted, fallen, deceitful, and filled with all manner of lies, is genuine? Do you not have eyes to see and ears to hear? Is Christianity setting an example and becoming a model for the whole world like light and salt? Are you living a life that serves as a model and example like light and salt? Without showing such a model or example, you take pride in what you have learned with your meager intellect and knowledge and, in your self-righteous zeal, completely disregard the Word of God. Are you not the very embodiment of pride, raised to the level of supremacy and absolutized? Because of people like you, even true Christians who live lives of love, following God to the point of laying down their own lives, are being ridiculed and scorned. Are you a Christian, or are you a true follower of Christ? I want to ask your conscience: Are you truly a follower of Christ, living the life of a true Christian? Let me ask again: If Christians were truly followers of Christ, they would serve as models and examples throughout the whole earth. They would be spread like light and salt, and other religions would bow their heads before such an example and convert to Christianity. But today’s Christians merely show off and perform superficial good works and charity—as if that were the same as the love of Christ, who gave His very life. As a result, the acts of charity and service in other religions are now putting the love of the cross to shame. With a lifetime of words and theories, driven by pride in intellect and knowledge, you speak loudly without even a sense of guilt in your conscience. And by doing so, you dishonor the love of Christ who gave His life, reducing the name of our loving God to something lower than a worm. Just as the Jews of the past defiled the holy name of God by placing man-made religion and temple systems above the truth—as recorded in Scripture—so too has modern Christianity defiled the truth. By trying to serve both God and the world—by combining spiritual devotion with materialism—Christianity today has taught and learned nothing but corruption, degeneration, falsehood, heresy, and distortion. Please, compare your claims and judgments to the Scriptures. Any personal judgment or standard that is not found in the Word of God is, in itself, greatest opposition, greatest enmity, and greatest antichrist stance before God.

 

Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest in the law, and makest thy boast of God, And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law; And art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them which are in darkness, An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law. Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal? Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege? Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonourest thou God? For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written. For circumcision verily profiteth, if thou keep the law: but if thou be a breaker of the law, thy circumcision is made uncircumcision.(Romans 2 : 17~25)

 

But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.(2 Peter 2 : 1~3)

 

Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth. Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.(Titus 1 : 14~16)

 

The majority of Christians who believe in a fictional god created in the delusions of their own minds are not followers of Christ. Remove the plank from your own eye first. And I have already answered you with over 60 Bible verses. You, who completely ignore the content of these 60+ verses, are simply declaring, “I’m right. I’m great. I’m the best. I am God. I am the Word.” Regardless of what you believe, what religion you follow, which church you attend, or which pastor you listen to—If you are not living a life that pursues the hope of Christ, which is rooted in the love of Christ that follows the cross even unto death, then you are just a Christian in name only. That is why being a Christian does not mean being a true follower of Christ. Only those who live the life of Christ are truly Christ-like. You don’t even need to read the messages on this site. You seem to be someone who thinks that just going to church guarantees heaven. Then why did you come to this site? Why are you posting messages like this here? You’re already going to church, and supposedly going to heaven—so I truly don’t understand why you would come here to say such things.

 

The Word of God is like a mirror that reveals all our sins. It exists so that, by looking into that mirror, we may see what we really look like. But you—who deny the Word of God, and who interpret Scripture however you please, according to your own taste and desires—Can you truly say you have the humility to reflect on yourself through the mirror of God's Word? You completely dismiss the more than 60 verses I shared in response to you. You show no humility at all. Though you have eyes, you do not see. Though you have ears, you do not hear. You are so blinded by pride in your own thoughts, standards, and opinions that you have made yourself the ultimate authority—And that is what makes you the greatest adversary and enemy before God. You are a religious person, not a follower of Christ. A true follower of Christ does not make proud declarations without any sense of guilt or conscience, as you do. A true follower of Christ lives a life rooted in God’s love, becoming a model and example worthy of being followed, and gains the power of love that is revealed through living a Christ-centered life of hope—Not through arguments based on human words, theories, or intelligence.

 

For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.(1 Corinthians 1 : 17~21)

 

For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.(1 Corinthians 4 : 20)

 

For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: That no flesh should glory in his presence.(1 Corinthians 1 : 17~29)

 

And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:(Luke 18 : 9)

 

For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.(2 Corinthians 2 : 17)

 

But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.(2 Corinthians 4 : 2)

 

Declare this in the house of Jacob, and publish it in Judah, saying, Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; which have eyes, and see not; which have ears, and hear not:(Jeremiah 5 : 20~21)

 

Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.(Matthew 15 : 7~14)

 

If you’re not going to read the response containing over 60 Bible verses, then why did you ask a question in the first place? I cannot understand why someone with such prideful eyes and ears—who refuses even to look at the answer to their own question—has come here. To you, who irrationally mistreat others just because their thoughts or judgments differ from your own, I ask: If you have no intention of listening, then do not come into this site. You ask questions but completely ignore the answers, then behave arrogantly as if you know everything—treating others with hostility. You are an ignorant and unknowing person who has no understanding of the love of Christ.It is truly regrettable that you, who lack even the basic foundation to reflect on yourself in light of the Word of God, do not realize that you are bringing more shame and dishonor to the love of Christ—who gave His very life—than even those who do not believe in it.

 

The Bible says that those who continue to sin are children of the devil, messengers of Satan. You, who do not read the Word of God, are worshiping the constructed “church” as your god and serving religion itself as if it were God—believing in an idol.

 

Trust ye not in lying words, saying, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, are these.... Will ye steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and burn incense unto Baal, and walk after other gods whom ye know not; And come and stand before me in this house, which is called by my name, and say, We are delivered to do all these abominations? Is this house, which is called by my name, become a den of robbers in your eyes? Behold, even I have seen it, saith the LORD.(Jeremiah 7 : 4~11)

 

Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor! Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold? And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty. Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?...Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess. Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also. Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness. Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.(Matthew 23 : 1~28; Mark 12 : 38~40; Luke 11 : 37~52; 20 : 45~47)

 

Isn’t the religion you believe in neither Catholic nor Christian, but rather a distorted or irregular form of religion? The denomination you are learning from is one that is not even recognized within Christianity itself.