Chosen in Christ

“If man is saved by fate, and not by faith, then our worship is nothing more than preprogrammed action. It is not genuine, willful adoration, but the actions of God pulling the strings on puppets that cannot do anything other than that which they were predetermined to do from all eternity. It would be in a sense, the self worship of God.”

“Only God can Judge Me” (“Solo Dios puede Juzgarme”)

Arguably the most misused phrase is: “Only God can judge me.”

Arguably the most misquoted verse is: “Judge not, that ye be not judged.”

If this was true, the way most use it, then there could be no judges, no criminal cases, nor civil cases; and all the people in jail would need to be set free because ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE THEM.

Imagine a person standing before a judge in the court room and saying, “Only God can judge me!” or “You’re too judgmental! You cannot tell me what I did was wrong. It wasn’t wrong to me!”….Ludicrous!!!

God never said we cannot judge. He said to be aware that the same way we judge others, that same way we will too be judged. SO BE CAREFUL. Remember that we cannot judge internals only externals and that the ultimate sentence of heaven or hell belongs to Christ alone. In addition, our judging cannot be based on our opinions, but on His truth - THE WORD. Definitely avoid a critical spirit and loveless judgement (lack of BIBLICAL love), BUT JUDGE AS GOD HAS COMMANDED TO JUDGE.

Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.
[John 7:24 (KJV)]

And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?
[Romans 3:2 (KJV)]

Just as a judge in the courtroom judges based on the established laws by the government for the best of society, real Christians need to judge based on the laws established by God in His word; for the best of mankind!!!


Posiblemente la frase mas malusada es: “Solo Dios puede juzgarme.”

Posiblemente el verso mas malinterpretado es: “No juzguéis, para que no seáis juzgados.”

Si esto fuera verdad, de la forma en que la mayoria la usa, entonces no podria haber jueces, ni juicos criminales o civiles; y todas las personas en la carcel necesitarian ser dejadas libres porque SOLO DIOS PUEDE JUZGARLAS.

Imaginense una persona parada delante un juez en la corte y que le diga, “Solo Dios puede juzgarme!” o “Tu eres muy juzgon. Tu no me puedes decir que lo que you hice esta mal. No estuvo mal para mi!”….Ridículo!!!

Dios nunca dijo que no podiamos juzgar. El dijo que estuvieramos precavidos de que de la manera que nosotros juzguemos, de esa manera vamos tambien a ser juzgados nosotros. ASI QUE TENGAN CUIDADO. Acuerdense de que no podemos juzgar lo interno solo lo externo y que la ultima sentencia del cielo o el infierno le pertenece a Cristo solamente. Es mas, nuestro juicio no puede ser basado en nuestras opiniones, sino en Su verdad - LA PALABRA. En definitiva, reusence de tener un espiritu de critica y desamor (escasez de amor BIBLICO), pero JUZGEN PORQUE DIOS NOS A MANDADO A JUZGAR.

No juzguéis según la apariencia, mas juzgad justo juicio.
[Juan 7:24 (RVG 2010)]

¿Y piensas esto, oh hombre, que juzgas a los que hacen tales cosas y haces lo mismo, que tú escaparás del juicio de Dios? [Romanos 2:3 (RVG 2010)]

Como un juez en la corte juzga basado en las leyes establecidas por el gobierno para el bienestar de la sociedad, de igual manera un verdadero Cristiano necesita juzgar basado en las leyes esablecidas por Dios en su palabra; para el bienestar de la humanidad!!!

Living for a Cause Greater Than Yourself
TGIF Today God Is First Volume 1, by Os Hillman
03-07-2012

“I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.” - Philippians 4:13

In the thirteenth century a man named William Wallace became the instrument of freedom from England’s tyranny over Scotland. A very wicked king ruled England. A tragedy in the life of William Wallace launched him into living for this cause. Initially his cause was revenge, but soon his cause turned to something bigger than himself - freedom for a nation. When he challenged the commoners to fight for this freedom, they responded that the enemy was too great and that they might die on the battlefield. They also refused to fight for the nobles, the knights and leaders who had a vested interest in gaining more land for themselves versus a pure cause of freedom. Wallace’s response: “Yes, we might die. We will all die sooner or later. But we will die for a cause worth dying for. So that our children and their children might live in freedom.” This story was popularized in the movie Brave Heart (Sherman Oaks, California: Paramount Pictures, 1995).

Today we find many Christian workplace believers living a status quo relationship with God that is more characterized as “business as usual” than a life demonstrating God’s power. Our focus is often more concerned with improving our standard of living than improving the Kingdom of God through our circle of influence. While this takes place, millions upon millions die without the saving grace of Christ. Many other Christians die never experiencing the freedom in Christ that His blood paid for. God has called each of us to live for a cause greater than ourselves - a life that is dependent on His grace and power to achieve things we never thought possible through our lives. This is His plan for your life. The apostle Paul prayed that He might experience the power of the resurrection in his life. This power is available to you and me to live for a cause greater than ourselves. Ask God what He wants to achieve through your life today. And consider yourself dead already to the consequences of what that might mean for you.

Today God Is First (TGIF) devotional message, Copyright by Os Hillman, Marketplace Leaders.