We have no right to push our feeble conditions upon Lord God. He tells us what He expects of us in His word, the Bible. We cannot follow our laws and expect to be pleasing to Him—Almighty God is the Lawmaker.
We must only abide by God's rules when trying to get to Heaven. Man's empty promises will not get us there. To achieve eternal Paradise with our Lord and Creator, God tells us that we cannot change His words given in His book:
- For I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.------Revelation 22:18-19
- "You shall not add to the word which I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you."------Deuteronomy 4:2
- "Whatever I command you, be careful to observe it; you shall not add to it nor take away from it."------Deuteronomy 12:32
- Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him. Do not add to His words, Lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar.------Proverbs 30:5-6
God's Word also tells us that many people will fall away from the truth of the Bible and mislead countless others.
- For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables.------II Timothy 4:3-4
- And Jesus said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God."------Luke 16:15
- There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.------Proverbs 14:12
- That we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting.------Ephesians 4:14
- Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron.------I Timothy 4:1-2
- Jesus said, "These people draw near to Me with their mouth, And honor Me with their lips, But their heart is far from Me. And in vain they worship Me, Teaching as doctrine the commandments of men."------Matthew 15:8-9
We now know that God is only satisfied with us if we follow His word, and His word only. Something as important as Heaven should not be risked over what seems right to a mere man. It's God's way or the highway, folks. We have read the previous passages. We must be obedient to His requests. We should want to honor His wishes because He is our Creator.
We know that God is only satisfied with us if we follow His word, and His word only. It's God's way or the highway, folks. What are God's instructions on the name "Reverend"?
- He hath made His wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion. He hath given meat unto them that fear him: He will ever be mindful of His covenant. He hath showed His people the power of His works, that He may give them the heritage of the heathen. The works of His hands are verity and judgment; all His commandments are sure. They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness. He sent redemption unto His people: He hath commanded His covenant for ever: Holy and Reverend is His name. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do His commandments: His praise endureth for ever.------Psalm 111:4-10
The Hebrew word used here is only translated as "Reverend" in this one passage. This one verse is where men get their self-appointed name and take it from God. According to the Bible, only the Bible can be used for our spiritual instruction. Therefore, this passage explains all that there is to explain about the word "Reverend." While this is the only place in the Bible where the Hebrew word is translated as "Reverend," in 640 other places it is translated as "fear," "terrible," "terrible thing," etc. My main point in this essay is to bring to your attention that the word "Reverend" came from the translation of "fear" toward God. We should NOT fear earthly "reverends" such as Jesse Jackson and others.
Reverend is God's name. Who are we to assume such a perfect name? Anyone who claims this Holy name will answer to God on the great Judgment Day. For example, we could just as absurdly call Al Sharpton, Almighty God Sharpton. How blasphemous would that be?
Friend, why not just follow the Bible's instructions? God, who is superior to any "reverend man," wrote the Bible; He wants us to simply follow His Words.
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