The Church, Organism or Organization? Continuation part 7, Customs & Practices?

Beloved, we press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Therefore let us, as many as are mature, have this mind; and if in anything you think otherwise God will reveal even this to you. We continue to distinguish the vast difference between the organism of His body the church and the organization of man that man calls the church.

As stated in previous writings, the purpose of these teachings is to build the body of Christ the church. By speaking the truth in love, we may grow up in all things into Him who is the head - Christ.

Let’s look at our practices in coming together or as man would say, “going to church.” In the organization of man we are not the church we go to a designated building he calls the church. Regrettably I must address the building itself, for man has made it a part of our faith through his doctrine/teaching. However His Word says, “The Most High does not dwell in temples, made with hands.”  Most organizations man calls the church collect large sums of money to sustain the building called the church. He may have a group of members cleaning the building as their ministry. Others provide flower arrangements to beautify the building as their gift to God. Some have elaborate sound systems so the music deemed as praise and worship sounds perfect. Man through his teachings also makes us obligated to attend.  He cleverly makes our righteousness linked to our attendance to and participation in the organization he calls the church through giving and works. In most organizations of man called the church, man believes and teaches that God’s presence is in the building and as we assemble there we experience God’s presence! All of the particulars I just mentioned are designed by man and for the benefit of man. Whether through ignorance or wickedness it matters not. My goal in these teachings is “If you abide in My Word, you are my disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”  

Now we are the body of Christ the church. Many will give money that they do not have to keep the building in tack while their sister has no job or income to keep a roof over her or her childrens head. They will gladly stand throughout the entire service ushering or bring a glass of water to the pulpit and think they have done God’s service. Man will required you to be in attendance to the point of neglect of your own family. Not mentioning the hours of practicing to perform in the praise and worship team. Are these works for God? Is this the reasonable service His Word speaks of? Can you now see how important knowledge is regarding the truth? There is truly a lack of understanding and I need to say a lack in the heart of God’s people. (The heart of God is the Word of God)  God’s people are ignorant and deceived by the trickery of men in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting. Man carefully and purposefully obligates you to his organization through various forms of works and giving. For he knows that “where your treasure is there your heart will be also.” So if your treasure is in the beautification/maintenance of the building or in the premise that cleanliness is next to godliness or in your dance performance, that is where your heart is. Yet His Word tells us “don’t lay our treasure on earth…..to lay up our treasures in heaven.” For that very reason.

“God, who made the world and everything in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands. Nor is He worshiped with men's’ hands, as though He needed anything, since He gives to all life, breath and all things.” Ministry is simply service. I pray God enlightens your heart and mind to discern the folly of our practices. These behaviors that are performed weekly has in the hearts of many become their righteousness. Yet as His Word has said, it’s not for Him! He doesn’t need anything! Is it clear yet what the purpose of these practices are? They are for man. And you may be the man as well.  “Who knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.”

These customs of beautifying the building, putting on our best attire and never missing a service has become sacred. Are these practices needed to conjure an atmosphere of holiness? So that God’s presence will join us?  Many of you hold these customs dearer than the sacrifice of the life of Jesus. Which He gave so that we would be free! God is NOT in your building. In truth you worship idols! Jesus said, “For you cleanse the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of extortion and self indulgence. For you are like whitewashed tombs which indeed appear beautiful outwardly but inside are full of dead men’s bones and all uncleanness. Even so you also outwardly appear righteous to men, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.”  

In truth I realize I’ve just scratched the surface of our folly and dullness of heart concerning these things.  However as for today take heed, For I see millions dressed in their finest clothing, with children in tow, bible in hand as sheep led to the slaughter participating in what they believe is of our Lord Jesus only to be deceived, trapped and made twice the son of the hell as their leader.

Yet His Word is true! If you seek Him, truly seek Him you shall find Him!

The Church: the Body of Christ

The Church, Organism or Organization? Continuation part 6, Members?

I find it is necessary to continue to the distinguish the vast contradiction between the organism of the body of Christ the church and the organization of man that man calls the church. In this blog we will look closer at members. “For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another.” According to God’s Word we are members one of another in Him. And He has stated we are ONE body!

So let’s talk members. I will use myself as an example. I know who Christ is in me and what function He has appointed me to in His body. Wherever I go or with whomever I gather I am who I am in Him. I don’t need man’s approval to be who I am in the body of Christ. In the body of Christ the church, man does not call or appoint or set members in. “But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased.” In man’s organization man determines all functions and appoints as he wills as it is beneficial to him.   

I will speak plainly with you. I have seen with my own eyes men and women that go from place to place beseeching man to recognize that which they believe God has called them to. Asking man to acknowledge that which they believe God has appointed and to allow them to function in the church/organization. Yet it should not be so in the body of Christ, the church. Beloved, if God has said it matters not what man says! Be assured that which God has appointed He has also anointed with the ability to do that which He ordained.

Since speaking plainly with you, I too for many years looked for a man to submit myself to. I was prepared to join his organization (I didn’t know it was an organization at the time) to do the work of the ministry building the church side by side, arm in arm so that which God has determined in me would have a place to manifest. I am witness to the damage the organization of man has and continues to do to the members of the body of Christ. I too was a casualty of  man’s organization, discarded without regard and as if without value. However, praise be to God He revealed Himself to me through His Word. His truth regarding His church, which He is head of has been made known. Therefore I share His truth revealed to me with you.

Understanding His way is narrow and not without consequence. I realize I have no place in the organization of man other than to speak to those who are called by His name, “you are the temple of the living God!“ Now let me clarify completely so that there is no misunderstanding. I am not saying that where you now fellowship is an organization. I have outlined and described the vast differences in the last several blogs. What I am saying is we are the Body of Christ, the church not the building and not the traditions. That wherever you are function as a member of His body as a living breathing organism of truth, which is His Word. And treat the other members of His body regardless of location or title or affiliation as also members of His body, the church.   

 

Beloved I had to be willing to let go of my concept of “church” and learn the truth of His Word concerning His body, the church and hold unto His truth. Yet for all my knowledge and understanding without you I remain disjointed. For we are ONE body! I am just one member.

We all have a place in Him!  “The eye can not say to the hand, I have no need of you nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.” Yet, the heart of an organization sees only the need of the 5 fold ministers (NOT SCRIPTURAL) and often these are they that have been appointed by man who do not have the ability nor heart to function as God determined. As man’s organization has no value for all of the members other than to keep them beholden to himself. Although man will appoint and change as necessary to keep his organization afloat. God never changes. “His gifts and callings are without repentance.”  

Nevertheless, you that believe you are called of God I invite you to come and share the gift of God in you with us at the upcoming Gathering. Or is your function in the body select? You who sit waiting for man to tell you God has told them you have a word. Come! Let the true church of God, the Body of Christ function as we should. If God has indeed appointed you come and function as He wills. Or are you content with the recognition of man? Does God’s appointments only function in one sector?  I would call you by name…. yet I will allow His Word to speak to you! You make me wonder has God indeed called you as you declare.  For if indeed called of God how can you withhold from His body that which He has given for His body?  “Freely you have received freely you should give.” You with your self appointed titles, what do they profit His body? You prophets and prophetess, come! Let us hear the Word of the Lord.

You who teach, teach, preachers, preach and let us all prophesy! Until then His body will remain disjointed and dislocated. And you individual members will you remain trapped in organizations and bound in allegiance to men while proclaiming that Jesus is Lord?  Hence, the video teaching expounding on Jesus being the Word of God! How is it brethren that you say Jesus is Lord and yet fail to obey Him? You claim He is the head of the church, you read the truth stated in this blog, you acknowledge the truth of His Word in words yet fail to act upon truth in deed.  “Why call me Lord, Lord and do not the things that I say?”

Each member individually is accountable to the Head, which is Christ Jesus! And we are members one of another in His body! Is your member-ship in the organization of man or in the organism (living) of His body the church?

 

Now you are the body of Christ and members individually! All members welcome!

We gather the 4th Saturday of each month @ QLN Conference Center

1938 Avenida Del Oro, Oceanside 10am- 12pm.

 

 

Jesus is the Word of God!

YouTube teaching regarding Jesus being the Word of God. Encouragement for believers of the Lord Jesus to grow in their knowledge and understanding of who He is and to demonstrate their knowledge by walking in Him. http://youtu.be/alvqP0bXZew

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The Church, Organism or Organization?? Continuation part 5, The Heart!

Let us continue to distinguish the organism ,the body of Christ the church and the organization of man that man calls the church. In this teaching we will look at the heart. The word heart is defined in the OT Hebrew, the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything. In the NT Greek; the heart, that is, (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy/or comparison) the middle. So we understand that heart is the center of or the middle of us. We could say the heart is the core of who we are that includes our feelings, will,  intellect and/or thoughts. Knowing the true meaning of the word heart gives enlightenment to His Words, “A good man out of the good treasures of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.”

I have exposed and could continue noting the differences between the organism of His body the church and the organizations of men called the church. By now you should comprehend that the heart of man’s organizations benefits man. In every way. By honor from men, by statute and/or title, by esteem in the organization and the community, by finances. By “all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,” is not of the Father. Even as man strives to do that which is written, if God has not said for him to do so, he labors in vain. Remember His Word says, “Many will say to Me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in your name, and done many wonders in Your name? And then I will declare to them, I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!” The church is the organism of the body of Christ. Not for the glory of men, but for the glory of God. He appoints, He anoints and He sets all in the body as it pleases Him. “Till we all come to the unity of faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.”

The Word of God is the heart of God. The Word of truth, God’s Word is written, tried, proven and established. It is sure. Many fail to acknowledge the fact that the bible is indeed God’s Word. For in truth if we believed that God Himself speaks to us through His Word and gives us direction, correction and His plan for His Body the church, the organization  of man that is called the church would be void.

His Word says, “that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.” We realize that the power of God is in the Word of God. “who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the Word of His power when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.” “He (Jesus) is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things and in Him all things consist. And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.”

Jesus became all things to His people. He is Savior. He is the Chief Shepherd. He is King. He is the High Priest.  He is our Redeemer. He is the Healer. He is Lord. He is all in all. He alone gave His life that we might have life. He purchased us with a price, His own blood and said we are not our own,we belong to Him.

Consider the teachings you have read concerning the organism of His body the church and the organization of man that man calls the church. Ponder who He is and what He has done for all. You? Now I ask you, examine your own heart. Search yourself. Judge your own self. Not by my words but by His Words. You decide for yourself if He is the head over the church. You determine if your heart is in allegiance to that which He purposed and anointed.  Will you, can you continue to practice and participate in that which man has designed and not in what God has determined?  Is your heart entwined with the dead works of men or do you, will you walk in the liberty that He gave His life that you might have? God has given us His Word and He is not a man that He should lie! Your heart is yours to do what you want.  Therefore are you a part of the organism of the body of Christ the church or the organization of man?

I  pray as Jesus prayed: “Father, I have given them Your Word. Sanctify them by Your truth. Your Word is truth!” Amen

Warning: Let Us Not Turn Back, The Gathering, October 26, 2013

http://youtu.be/8wLcOJl_43E
Video teaching regarding walking in the truth of God's Word as it is revealed to us. Not falling back into riturals and practices that we think are the will of God but are not required by the word of God.  Always recognizing that Christ is the Head of His Body and His spirit dwells within us.

The Church Organism or Organization?? Continuation part 4, Authority & Submission

Arguably all that proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord believe that His Word is the final authority in all things. Discussion becomes even more necessary as we see that in many members of the body of Christ the church, Jesus Himself as Head is NOT the authority through demonstration. Therefore it’s imperative that we do as His Word tells us. “Be diligent or study to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of truth.” In light of this command we continue to examine organism or organization.

 

First let me give you the definition of the word authority from Strongs: (in the sense of ability); privilege, that is, (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control), delegated influence: - authority, jurisdiction, liberty, power, right, strength. I think for the most part we understand the just of it. However, I’ve underlined words that we failed to consider as part of God’s definition of authority, freedom and liberty. Based upon this insight we determine that if submitting to God’s authority there will be freedom and liberty. For His Word says, “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.”

In His Word we see Jesus functioning as teacher when questioned by the chief priests and elders saying, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?” The authority that Jesus has is obvious. He did not have to tell anyone to submit to His authority. In fact Jesus did not answer them. As in today, those that are functioning as He wills have no need to tell anyone to submit to their authority. For true authority comes from God. Those that He gives His authority to desire to do His will. Those that recognize true authority submit themselves and reap the benefit without being commanded.  

Consider the organization of men calling it the church. The most dangerous and crucial issue for you reconize is any man or woman that speaks as the authority of God without the truth of God’s Word. Jesus is our example! Men should not attempt to force you to submit to them by threats, shame, dissociation or mishandling of God’s Word. For we know the Words of God and with eager hearts we submit to Him. He said “My sheep hear My voice and I know them, and they follow Me.” “Yet they will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.” Within man’s organization you are told he is the final authority. You are told to submit to his authority and those he determines. Each one of his appointees backs up the other in support . Again they mimic the organism of His body the church where every joint supplies. However, when not acting upon truth Paul withstood Peter to his face! Which is an example of true authority because when Paul spoke the truth Peter submitted to God’s Word. Jesus is the final authority.

You are told and it is implied that if you challenge or refute the authority of man that says He speaks for God, you will be damned, marked as not in submission, deemed as outside of the provision and blessings of God. Why are you following the voice of strangers? The voice of our God is written in His Word. Why are you joined to an organization instead of being members of the organism of the body of Christ the church?

Man makes up terms and rules and likens them to God’s Word. For example the word and rules that govern concerning “covering.”  Where does God speak of a covering that protects you? Where did this lie originate? Doctrine of demons or doctrines of men? Regardless, it is not of God and therefore this authority of man can not produce the liberty and freedom of God’s Word. This authority of man regarding covering binds and destroys God’s people. People are afraid to leave man’s organization they call the church believing they won’t be covered. If Jesus is the head of the church and you are truly a member of His body the church, how can changing location of gathering separate you from Christ?

 

Another example of man’s organization regarding authority is how man uses his own personal knowledge of your actions to berate you. Remember God’s authority involves freedom and liberty, therefore even as we are chastened and corrected by God we are made free not fearful! "Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?"

 

Consider the mother of the Zebedee’s John and James. She asked Jesus that her sons be given the status of sitting on the left and the right hand of Jesus in His kingdom. The other disciples were greatly displeased. Yet Jesus said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise authority over them. Yet is shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant.” His Word says that with us authority would not be exercised over us, we are not to be lorded over!

God’s Word tells us “Likewise you younger people submit yourselves to your elders, yes all of you be submissive to one another and be clothed with humility.” Also, “wives submit to your own husbands.” Notice it says your own, not someone else's. Even here the act of submission is willingly not of compulsion.

True authority is from God. He makes us free as we submit to His Word. Jesus said, “Assuredly, I say to you whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” You are responsible and accountable for whatever you allow. His Word says, “And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve.”

The Church Organism or Organization?? Continuation Part 3, Leadership & You

Let’s continue to determine truth based upon God’s Word pertaining to leadership in the Body of Christ the church. For many are deceived, disillusioned or just plain defeated by not retaining the  knowledge of the truth whereby to stand upon His Word when confronted and therefore unable to grow.

In the body of Christ the church “God appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues.” Let’s remember that these appointments are for the purpose of function not preference or preeminence. Interesting how men give preference to some and ignore others. God’s wisdom says “having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, in whom the whole building being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.” Beloved, without true apostles and true prophets laying accurate foundational doctrine in our lives, we will not, we can not grow. As the early church “continued steadfastly in the apostles doctrine and fellowship” they grew. These gifts given to  the body of Christ the church lead us by way of their function. As in any building the foundation is at the bottom of the building, not the top! We have allowed those not called of God as apostles and prophets to attempt to function in His church as such. They are not equipped to do that which He has purposed. Which is evident by the lack of maturity in the body of Christ. Where are the foundational teachings of truth by which we grow? Simply, where is the fruit? "Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or else make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for a tree is known by its fruit." "A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit." "Therefore by their fruits you will know them." Men take His Words and in their own strength create organizations (remember the definition giving previously) not building the organism of His church. For they are not able to build that which is living (the church) without the Spirit of the living God, His calling and anointing to function in the capacity that they will.

In man’s organization that he calls the church, he is the leader and the decision maker. In some cases he may appoint a governing board. This may be for appearance or indeed for the purpose of various views. However in many cases the leader often called pastor, bishop and now even apostle, he is the final authority.  He founds his said church, he sits himself as head of his organization and he governs it. However, God’s Word says, “He (Jesus Christ) is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.” "And that the government would be upon His shoulders." Man may call his team leadership, eldership, headship or give them various titles such as pastor of children’s church, worship leader or the like. Our Lord gives us the honor of being called, His Body! “He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His Body.”

In organizations men sit in the seats of prominence and have parking places upfront to distinguish themselves as leaders.  Yet, didn’t our Lord tell us that it should not be so with us! “But all their works they do to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments. They love the best places at the feasts, the best seats in the synagogues, greetings in the marketplaces to be called by men, Rabbi, Rabbi ( Pastor, Bishop) But you, do not be called Rabbi; for One is your Teacher, the Christ and you are all brothers/sisters.” Oh foolish ones, how have we strayed so far from the Words of our Lord and God? That we do and allow exactly that which we were commanded NOT to do? Why do you transgress His Word and think you do not sin against Him that called you?

I have used the example of organization to reveal that which is evident. Those that lead organizations and call them churches can be liken to Pharisees. For the heart is the same, which is; to keep what they know of God the same or to create something of God without God. Yet even they were/are blessed for “the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death Light has dawned.” Therefore hope remains!

Let me make myself perfectly clear so that no one has to wonder what the purpose of these teachings are. Simply, to expose darkness by the light of His Word. The greater question is, what will you do with the truth? Will you point your finger at the man that  leads you without first examining why you allow it? “Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.”  

“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. But YOU be watchful in all things.”

I pray that You who sit in darkness will see the light of His Word.

The Church, Organism or Organization?? Continuation

Let us continue to determine truth based upon His Word, the bible as it pertains to The Church. His Word says, “Gods has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as he pleased.” His Word says we are one body and as one body His church. His Word says that “He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers.” This is very clear in terms of WHO gave to His church. Understanding this setting in is in Him, not about location or where we gather. Remembering always that He is the head of the church. The organism (living being) of the church is only possible by the Spirit of God manifesting the Word of God. Simply we must obey and trust that which God Himself has determined according to His Word. These specific gifts are “for the equipping of the saints” they are not greater or more important than any other part of His body, the church.  Additionally they are not exempt from every ordinance and command of God as are each one of us in His body. Moreover, they will come under a stricter judgment.

Now in the organizations of man/woman called the church there is a completely different process of putting things together. The leader, called Pastor may appoint his wife as pastor or co-pastor, often times giving her the title of prophetess. His sons and daughters may also be set in the organization with a title or place of prominence. His friends are overseers in some capacity. All with an allegiance to their leader. If this man determines someone to be of value to their organization they will recognize them for their cause, set them in where useful and use them. When the leader of an organization retires or dies or is unable to continue with his duties, he will assign his son to take the helm.  If they were not calling this organization the church I would have no issue with how they frame or structure their club, company etc. Yet because they call themselves the church of God, they must come under the examination of the Word of God!

Now those whom God chooses to set in the body the church we have examples of  in His Word. Paul whom was called to be “an apostle not by the will of man but by God” did not lead a church as we think today, yet without question was an elder, apostle and teacher by calling and demonstration/function in the church. Peter also an apostle had a believing wife as did the other apostles yet their wives' names are not mentioned nor their function in the body of Christ. Jesus had many brothers and sisters for His Word says, “Lord your mother, brothers and sisters are here,” yet we see only James set in the body as an apostle. James and John the sons of Zebedee were natural brothers and called to be apostles. We know nothing of their father Zebedee.  Apphia and Archippus a wife and husband had the church meeting in their house. Yet His Word fails to say what function or calling either of them had however clearly they were a part of His body for the church was gathering in their home. Anna was a prophetess that stayed in the temple daily praying, she had a husband whose name nor function in the body was mentioned. Timothy’s grandmother Lois and mother Eunice were said to have genuine (unhypocritical) faith. And we see Paul instruct Timothy in Word and ministry, yet God’s Word does not say Timothy was a pastor.

Interesting how far we have strayed from His Word in our beliefs and behaviors regarding His church. We fail to acknowledge those whom God has chosen and yet wholeheartedly accept those that commend themselves by failing to acknowledge His Words.  Jesus said, “I come in My Father’s name, and you do not receive me, if another comes in his own name him you will receive.” In many organizations called churches men are only addressed according to their own self appointed title. For if God indeed has called one and set them within His body for a purpose with a function surely it is not for the bolstering of oneself. But as He said “for the equipping of the saints.”

It is imperative that I reiterate always that all set in the church called of God was/is for a purpose that functions for the benefit of His body. God giving the grace and ability to do that which He determined. In looking at an organization of man called the church, we see men and women without the grace and ability from God and therefore their is no fruit, no benefit to His body, yet great benefit to the man. Without being set in the body as He says, we the saints of God are not equipped, we fail to have unity and we fail to mature to the fullness of Christ.

Exposing and discussing the differences between the organism of the church, the body of Christ which God has determined and the organization that man has designed and calls the church is needful and of great benefit. Many lack discernment and knowldge of God’s Word therefore embrace that which has always been in their knowing regarding the church and/or that which man has said without inquiry or question. God’s Word tells us “the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God.” We are instructed to examine all based upon the knowledge of Him and rebuke and/or stop anything that would contradict His Word. This must first start within each of us!