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※ Bible: James 1:1-18.
※ Title: Get help from the Holy Spirit.
June 27, announcing half the year. I bless you in the name of the Lord, who come to the church in Sunday worship and serve the Lord with my heart. Get help from the Holy Spirit today. I'm going to receive your kindness with the title.
Yes, the saints believe that the people who live with the help of the Holy Spirit are the saints. And in a way, the frustrated people who can't do anything without the help of the Holy Spirit are the saints. People who don't have faith are frustrated and foolish. But in reality, I believe that wise people are saints.
So the saints pray hard for the help of the Holy Spirit. So these days, our church is receiving God's message while reading the James at dawn prayer. I wanted to share the grace I received with you, so I brought out the James Book in the text today. People are happy when they share good things. So I brought it out because it was delicious.
At dawn on Friday, I sang 552 hymns, and on that day, the chorus part became so gracious that I choked up. Lord, help me with the sun when I live in a dark world without wasting my time! Let's do it together. [Help me, Lord, no time to waste As I walk this world of night, But to shine where I am plac'd, Be Thy sun-shine, shed Thy light.]
I'll do it! That's right. If the Holy Spirit doesn't help me, I can't do anything and live. Therefore, I bless you in the name of the Lord that the Holy Spirit will help you. Now, I'll read what you said today and share your kindness. I believe the Holy Spirit will help us.
The book of James was written by the Lord's brother, the Apostle James, who theoretically classifies it as a general letter and emphasizes the belief that the contents are practiced. What if you had faith based on the long experience of the Apostle James? It is also the answer to the question. Yes, the world is constantly asking us to show faith.
Faith cannot be touched or verified like any object. Therefore, faith cannot be big, small, or good. But that's not the case in reality. Some say that they don't have faith in the elder, and others say that they like the elder's faith. Why do you do that?
Faith cannot be hidden alone. Faith is supposed to come out. When you change your mind, your attitude changes, and when you change your attitude, your behavior changes. There is a saying that when behavior changes, personality changes. Therefore, people with faith are different wherever they are. The way you live is different.
● Verse Jms 1:1-2 is the word. They're saying it's [(1) James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. (2) Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds,] Because? ● Verse Jms 1:3. That's what I'm talking about. They're saying [(3) because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.]
Yes, those who have faith endure poverty. Faithful people endure temptation. When a marathoner runs 42.195 kilometers, he or she has four or five critical moments and four or five times when he or she wants to quit.
But the players run. Why do you do that? It's because you can see the laurel wreath that people around the world admire at the end of 42.195km. The current men's marathon world record is 2:01:39. seconds set by Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge at the Berlin Marathon on September 16, 2018. Lee's motto is to run with a smile. Yes, he is. He enjoys running.
It's not enough to endure once or twice. ● Verse Jms 1:4. The words. They say it's [(4) Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.] Make it happen. Go ahead. What are you mean? I believe you meant to fill it to the end. Poet Yang Sa-eon is said to have a high mountain, but it is Moeiro under the sky. There's no way that we can't go up if we go up and up again. I heard that the number of people going up is the highest.
If you look at John 2:6-8 they say it's [(6) Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons. (7) Jesus said to the servants, "Fill the jars with water"; so they filled them to the brim. (8) Then he told them, "Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet." They did so,] What was the result? The water changed and became wine. That's right. There's no laurel wreath that came first in 42km. No matter how fast I came, there is no laurel wreath. We need to fill up 42.195km. What do you fill it with? You have to fill it with faith. It needs to be filled with airways. It should be filled with thanks. You have to fill it with joy. This is the way of faith.
Paul therefore said at 8:28 in Rome [(28) And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.] and Reverend Augustus Montague Toplady (1740-1778), who wrote the hymn 373 goes faster because of this wind. That's what he said. Let's do it together. It goes faster because of this storm. Hallelujah, Amen!
Therefore, the apostle James says, [(1:2) Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds,]
And Reverend Isaac Watts (1674-1780) said in chapter 359 of the hymn,
1. Go for-ward, saints, to-wards to gate of hea-ven, Let woes and hin-dran-ces nev-er you dis-may. Led by the Spi-rit by the Fath-er giv-en, How can you faint; and why this de-lay? For-ward still, for-ward still! Storm-ing the heights for hea-ven's gate, Eyes firm fix'd on Zi-on and Vic-to-ry! At the port-als wait you un-num-ber'd an-gels, Ea-ger to share hea-ven's ec-sta-sy.
2. Let mock who may the way that you are tak-ing, Be we but wit-ness-es, con-fi-dent and true. Un-til the Spi-rit new dis-cip-les mak-ing, In the true path gen-tly leads them too. For-ward still, for-ward still! Storm-ing the heights for hea-ven's gate, Eyes firm fix'd on Zi-on and Vic-to-ry! At the port-als wait you un-num-ber'd an-gels, Ea-ger to share hea-ven's ec-sta-sy.
3. Till all shall join you in your heaven-ward go-ing, Sheathe not your weap-on, nor let your war-fare cease. Not till the rout of Sa-tan's le-gions know-ing, Soon comes the end, and the reign of peace. For-ward still, for-ward still! Storm-ing the heights for hea-ven's gate, Eyes firm fix'd on Zi-on and Vic-to-ry! At the port-als wait you un-num-ber'd an-gels, Ea-ger to share hea-ven's ec-sta-sy.
Hallelujah! Yes, the people of God, the saints of faith, on their way. At the gate of heaven, I believe that our Lord holds the crown of life and waits for his beloved saints to come. Therefore, I bless you in the name of the Lord that you will succeed in the path of faith and meet the Lord at the gate of heaven.
● Verse Jms 1:5-8. That's what I mean. They are saying [(5) If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. (6) But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
(7) That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; (8) he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.]
That's right. Saints are also human, so there are times when they are not enough. What should I do then? That's right. I'm praying. The Lord said. [(5) If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.] He said [If any of you lacks wisdom, ask God who gives generously and does not scold you, and you will be watched.]
Yes, prayer is a spiritual weapon given only to a trusted saint. Therefore, it is a weapon that not everyone can have. Prayer is the most powerful and scary weapon in the world that is invisible to the eyes. Therefore, the saints fear the man of prayer. But a man without faith doesn't know what is what. The destructive power of prayer given by a man of faith is beyond imagination.
It's more powerful and frightening than a nuclear bomb, and it's also the ability of prayer to touch and melt the hearts of people in thousands of miles away. Therefore, the person who prays under the guidance of the pastor in charge is the treasure of the church.
He says it in the text. [(5) If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.] If any one of you lacks wisdom, give generously to everyone and ask God who does not scold you. If you do that, you'll get it.] That's right. I believe you'll give it to me. My hands won't go crazy. Don't worry. If I pray, I believe that God helps me on behalf of me. Believing in this fact is faith.
Prayer is therefore the answer. There was no weapon in my life like prayer to get through a difficult world. Prayer was the best. Therefore, what the saints must remember when praying is [(6) But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
(7) That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; (8) he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.]
Therefore, it is difficult. Please come to the church if you have any idea. And let the pastor know the title of your prayer and pray. This is the reason. Seek wisdom. Things are solved in unexpected places. In Genesis 3:6-7, Hawa talks with snakes in the Garden of Eden, which God gave him as a gift.
Why? I don't know if I talked to snakes or not, as a pastor. But what I know is that the symbol of Satan, who leads snakes to death, teaches them as if they were the way to live, leads them to ruin, and teaches them as if they were snakes. Therefore, after continuing to talk with the snake, Haw looks at the tree that makes us know good and evil.
[(6) When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. (7) Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.]
That's what he said. He was eventually kicked out of the Garden of Eden. That is the end of distrust.
That's right. Do you know how many people ruin their lives by talking on the phone? If someone calls, 30 minutes will be fine and an hour will be fine. Eventually, he steals his soul. The snake did that. That's what Satan said. Therefore, I bless you in the name of the Lord that you will have a lot of prayer time, which is a conversation time with the Lord.
● Verse Jms 1:9-11. That's what I'm saying. [(9) The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. (10) But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower. (11) For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich man will fade away even while he goes about his business.]
That's right. Everything in this world is over. It's nothing if you go up high. It's nothing if you look at it. There's nothing to brag about, nothing to be daunted about it's nothing to be ashamed of. It's all going by. I'm almost 70 now, but the past years are like a dream. It's all like Gina. The happy days, the bitter and painful days have all passed by.
Pastor Lee Sung-bong, who was a pastor of the Holiness Church, led the revival while singing the life's mother-of-pearl song. This is what it's about.
1. If I live in this dreamy world, I'll always live. Life's pleasure is good, but she catches the wind. It's a rough world. It's a rough world. It's sad, lives, where are you running to?
2. Gone are the flowery days of youth. Bloody old man. That's old man. Success, failure, laughter, tears, dreams. The gray hair that I didn't want is a frost.
3. The mind of the sun, the moon, and the stars. It's getting dark in the clouds. All lusts are defeated and nothing is comfortable. This curtain on the ground is about to collapse.
4. Even if you like to melt ginseng, you can't stop yourself from getting old. Even King Qin Shi's poison dies in vain. Who dares to avoid dying once in a lifetime? It's obvious, the big fact is that you and I are all in for it.
5. After the flowers fall, they bear fruit. When the winter comes, the spring comes. When the night passes, a bright morning comes. After this world, come to eternal heaven.
6. Don't worry. You believe in God. He also tells me to trust him. Yes, Father, there are many places in the house. I'm glad, Lord, we'll live together forever.
7. The sound of bells on the other side of the river. The brilliance of the jewel castle is shining before my eyes. The saints in front of you wait with the Lord. Let's go to my hometown, Hallelujah. Amen.
That's right. No matter how hard it is. Don't be discouraged.No matter how many good things happen, don't be flattered. It's all going by. So does the rich. So does the poor. Let's move on. Life is like a dream. They are saying [(Jms 1:11) For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich man will fade away even while he goes about his business.]
● Verse Jms 1:12-15. That's what he's saying. He's saying [(12) Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. (13) When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; (14) but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. (15) Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.]
What is greed? I believe that what I do and what I want to have is greed. If you hold one hand, you have to let go of the other hand to be peaceful and happy. But if I'm obsessed with greed demons, I have to do everything and I have everything. That's why the exam is coming. I should have everything, but someone else took it.
At that time, my heart starts to boil without realizing it. When greed comes into my heart, greed grows. So there is a saying that needle thieves become cow thieves. Therefore, greed grows gradually. Behind our church, iron grass grows thickly. It grows well without fertilizing it.
Let alone manure, even if you spray herbicide, it grows like you can see it. That's my greed. It grows out of nowhere. Until when will it grow? Grow up until I die and die. Therefore, he says [(12) Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.] That's right. You have to put up with it when the test comes. Then you'll be blessed. You have to endure the hardship. It's because the crown of life is ready. Therefore, the apostle James says [(15) Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.]
That's right. The root of sin is greed. Genesis 3:1-5 shows a record of snakes and hawks. I'll read it for you. [(1) ...... He said to the woman, "Did God really say, 'You must not eat from any tree in the garden'?"] Hawaii answers. [(2) The woman said to the serpent, "We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden, (3) but God did say, 'You must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the garden, and you must not touch it, or you will die.'"] The snake is seducing the woman again. I'm saying [(4) "You will not surely die," the serpent said to the woman. (5) "For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil."] That's right. I have to be satisfied with myself. However, Haha challenged God under the temptation that he would be like God. It's a bump. This is greed and this is sin. Even though I received the Garden of Eden, I was not grateful and I was greedy for God's place of God. That's why I ate the fruit of good and evil. So what happened?
According to Genesis 3:22-24, [(22) And the LORD God said, "The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live forever." (23) So the LORD God banished him from the Garden of Eden to work the ground from which he had been taken.] They kicked him out. She said [(24) After he drove the man out, he placed on the east side of the Garden of Eden cherubim and a flaming sword flashing back and forth to guard the way to the tree of life.] Therefore, I bless in the name of the Lord that you will think of the grace of the Garden of Eden received by God rather than the tree that makes you aware of good and evil.
● Verse Jms 1:16-18. They say it's [(16) Don't be deceived, my dear brothers.
(17) Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. (18) He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.]
Yes, the saints should not be fooled. Yosai is a world where fake looks more real than real. Therefore, the saints have become a world where they have no choice but to be deceived by Satan unless they are helped by the Holy Spirit. When babies start toddling, they refuse to let go of their mother's hand. At that time, the mother let go of her hands, but she doesn't take her eyes off the baby. The baby goes around every corner as if he's hit by the world. But the mother's eyes never leave the baby. This is my mother's love.
Yes, it is the help of the Holy Spirit that we have reached today. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we kept faith, and with the help of the Holy Spirit, we overcame the winds of the world... At this time, Satan seduces the faithless. No, it's all because of you. It's all thanks to you. He tries to feed the fruit that makes him know good and evil.
So I hope you don't fall for it. Everything is God's grace. I believe it's a sin if you get out of this. Aman!