On GETTING along with OTHERS

 

PEACE through JESUS

Colossians 3:12-15

King James Version

12 Put on therefore, 

as the elect of God, holy and beloved, 

bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, 

meekness, longsuffering;

13 Forbearing one another, 

and forgiving one another, 

if any man have a quarrel against any: 

even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

14 And above all these things put on charity, 

which is the bond of perfectness.

15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, 

to the which also ye are called in one body; 

and be ye thankful.

How do we get along with others?

What will cause harmony?

How to prevent wars?

Or cat fights?

SPIRIT and Scripture have the answers.

We're featuring one Solomon chapter here.

An ounce of prevention is really better than TONS of cure.

Here are some verses on animosity prevention:

Proverbs 25:4-5

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4 Take away the dross from the silver, 

and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.

5 Take away the wicked from before the king, 

and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

Proverbs 25:6-7

King James Version

6 Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, 

and stand not in the place of great men:

7 For better it is that it be said unto thee, 

Come up hither; 

than that thou shouldest be put lower 

in the presence of the prince 

whom thine eyes have seen.

Proverbs 25:9-10

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9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; 

and discover not a secret to another:

10 Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, 

and thine infamy turn not away.

Proverbs 25:11

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11 A word fitly spoken 

is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.

Proverbs 25:12

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12 As an earring of gold, 

and an ornament of fine gold, 

so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

Proverbs 25:13

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13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, 

so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: 

for he refresheth the soul of his masters.

Proverbs 25:14

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14 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift 

is like clouds and wind without rain.

Proverbs 25:15

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15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, 

and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

Proverbs 25:17

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17 Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; 

lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.

Proverbs 25:18

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18 A man that beareth 

false witness against his neighbour 

is a maul, 

and a sword, 

and a sharp arrow.

Proverbs 25:19

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19 Confidence in an unfaithful man 

in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, 

and a foot out of joint.

Proverbs 25:21-22

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21 If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; 

and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

22 For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, 

and the Lord shall reward thee.

Proverbs 25:23

King James Version

23 The north wind driveth away rain: 

so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.

Proverbs 25:24

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24 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, 

than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.

Proverbs 25:25

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25 As cold waters to a thirsty soul, 

so is good news from a far country.

Proverbs 25:26

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26 A righteous man falling down before the wicked 

is as a troubled fountain, 

and a corrupt spring.

Proverbs 25:28

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28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit 

is like a city that is broken down, 

and without walls.

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WALKING with JESUS

 

Proverbs 30:5

King James Version

5 Every word of God is pure: 

he is a shield unto them 

that put their trust in him.

What does it mean to walk with JESUS?

What is expected of us?

What are we to do?

How are we to be?

Here's where SPIRIT led me:

Psalm 16:11

King James Version

11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: 

in thy presence is fulness of joy; 

at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

Psalm 25:9

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9 The meek will he guide in judgment: 

and the meek will he teach his way.

Psalm 25:10

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10 All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth 

unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.

Psalm 48:14

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14 For this God is our God for ever and ever: 

he will be our guide even unto death.

Isaiah 48:17

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17 Thus saith the Lord, 

thy Redeemer, 

the Holy One of Israel; 

I am the Lord thy God which teacheth thee to profit, 

which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.

Hosea 14:9

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9 Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? 

prudent, and he shall know them? 

for the ways of the Lord are right, 

and the just shall walk in them: 

but the transgressors shall fall therein.

Micah 6:8

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8 He hath shewed thee, O man, 

what is good; 

and what doth the Lord require of thee, 

but to do justly, 

and to love mercy, 

and to walk humbly with thy God?

John 8:12

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12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, 

saying, 

I am the light of the world: 

he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, 

but shall have the light of life.

John 14:6

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6 Jesus saith unto him, 

I am the way, the truth, and the life: 

no man cometh unto the Father, 

but by me.

Galatians 5:16-18

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16 This I say then, 

Walk in the Spirit, 

and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, 

and the Spirit against the flesh: 

and these are contrary the one to the other: 

so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, 

ye are not under the law.

Ephesians 2:10

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10 For we are his workmanship, 

created in Christ Jesus unto good works, 

which God hath before ordained 

that we should walk in them.

In contrast, those who don't walk with CHRIST do these:

Galatians 5:19-21

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19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, 

which are these; 

Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,

20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, 

emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,

21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, 

revellings, and such like: 

of the which I tell you before, 

as I have also told you in time past, 

that they which do such things 

shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

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Why UNBELIEVERS won't be able to FIGURE things out

 

The LORD JESUS said:

John 16:33

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33 These things I have spoken unto you, 

that in me ye might have peace. 

In the world ye shall have tribulation: 

but be of good cheer; 

I have overcome the world.

Face it.

The world's too topsy-turvy.

Can give you scurvy.

I watch news video every day.

Just to see what's happening in the world.

One reporter sighed.

Can't seem to figure out the world.

Then, she mentioned about churches.

How they always ask you to repent.

She'd much rather comb the news.

And try to figure it out on her own.

I knew then, she was not a believer.

Thank GOD I'm a cat.

We're pretty simple.

Feed, cuddle, leave alone.

That's what we ask of humans.

But humans need so much more reassurance.

Forgetting they caused all the problems in the first place.

And they wonder why nothing makes sense.

They're basically stumped.

Couldn't figure out the world.

What they don't know is I'm a CHRISTIAN cat.

Yup, a full-blooded CHRISTIAN cat.

I know a thing.

Or two.

That's why I'm pretty peaceful.

Trusting in the LORD completely.

Look what JESUS said, about not being able to perform miracles in His own country:

Matthew 13:58

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58 And he did not many mighty works there 

because of their unbelief.

One of the stories I love from the Bible, is when apostles couldn't cast out a devil:

Matthew 17:14-20

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14 And when they were come to the multitude, 

there came to him a certain man, 

kneeling down to him, 

and saying,

15 Lord, 

have mercy on my son: 

for he is lunatick, 

and sore vexed: 

for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, 

and oft into the water.

16 And I brought him to thy disciples, 

and they could not cure him.

17 Then Jesus answered and said, 

O faithless and perverse generation, 

how long shall I be with you? 

how long shall I suffer you? 

bring him hither to me.

18 And Jesus rebuked the devil; 

and he departed out of him: 

and the child was cured from that very hour.

19 Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, 

and said, 

Why could not we cast him out?

20 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.

It's that UNBELIEF thing.

Causes all the problems.

And yet, all we have to do, is believe in the LORD JESUS.

Acts 16:31

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31 And they said, 

Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, 

and thou shalt be saved, 

and thy house.

We are to trust in GOD alone.

Psalm 118:8

King James Version

8 It is better to trust in the Lord 

than to put confidence in man.

Psalm 146:3-5

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3 Put not your trust in princes, 

nor in the son of man, 

in whom there is no help.

4 His breath goeth forth, 

he returneth to his earth; 

in that very day his thoughts perish.

5 Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, 

whose hope is in the Lord his God:

Micah 7:7

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7 Therefore I will look unto the Lord; 

I will wait for the God of my salvation: 

my God will hear me.

For me and my small cat community, we BELIEVE in JESUS.

We eagerly await the time we'll meet Him up in the air.

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

King James Version

16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven 

with a shout, 

with the voice of the archangel, 

and with the trump of God: 

and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

17 Then we which are alive and remain 

shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, 

to meet the Lord in the air: 

and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

Who needs nine lives, when you have JESUS for eternal life?

Thus said, we continue to live by Scripture.

Sitting happily at JESUS' feet.

Listening to His WORD.

Waffles and water can wait.

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BECAUSE i'm no scholar

 

1 Peter 2:2

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2 As newborn babes, 

desire the sincere milk of the word, 

that ye may grow thereby:

Thank GOD, I'm no scholar.

Otherwise, I'd have split hairs with other scholars.

There will be endless debates.

On everything.

I leave them to that.

I prefer going straight to the WORD of GOD.

The BIBLE tells me EVERYTHING I need to know.

In the clearest, and most peaceful manner yet.

I prefer listening to the HOLY SPIRIT.

He teaches me everything that matters to JESUS.

He's a precious GIFT from GOD.

I prefer praying to JESUS.

He answers really fast.

Especially to a childlike heart.

Sometimes, even before I've finished a prayer.

Before I write, I ask Him simple stuff like:

"What do You want to tell people?"

"What do You want written?"

"Which verse do I use?"

For my personal questions, I ask JESUS:

"What do You want me to do?"

"How do You want me to be?"

"How do I get through this?"

On my own, I'd be lost.

Only through JESUS, could I be of any use.

Do scholars turn to GOD?

Do they pray to JESUS?

If they did, I tell ya, the answers will be easy.

They won't need to write, or research, volumes of books.

They won't need to debate.

They won't have factions.

All the answers they need are in the Bible.

Honest.

And it's all so consistent.

Because:

Hebrews 13:8

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8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, 

and to day, 

and for ever.

And He's the ONLY WAY I know HOW.

John 14:6

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6 Jesus saith unto him, 

I am the way, the truth, 

and the life: 

no man cometh unto the Father, 

but by me.

His SPIRIT guides me all the time.

Who needs to be a scholar?

The TRUE born again trusts in the LORD alone.

Jeremiah 17:7

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7 Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, 

and whose hope the Lord is.

Because I'm no scholar, naturally, I like to learn fast.

I like easy answers, to hard questions.

Here's what SPIRIT and I created for you:

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CONTENTMENT

 Philippians 4:11

King James Version

11 Not that I speak in respect of want: 

for I have learned, 

in whatsoever state I am, 

therewith to be content.

It's good to be content.

To appreciate what you have.

Not to aspire for what's not there.

"Don't you have any ambition?" 

Cats my age would say, "Been there, done that."

Nothing smug about it.

It just is.

"Oh."

As if that would do it.

But let me explain.

I am content, because I am simple.

I was born simple.

I shall die simple.

1 Timothy 6:8

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8 And having food and raiment 

let us be therewith content.

Early on, I was trained to make do.

And that I can't necessarily have all I want.

When you're young, you rebel at the idea.

When you get older, you begin to accept.

When GOD makes you born again, it's PURE joy.

The struggle stops.

Philippians 4:12

King James Version

12 I know both how to be abased, 

and I know how to abound: 

every where and in all things I am instructed 

both to be full and to be hungry, 

both to abound and to suffer need.

When you have CHRIST, you have strength to keep going.

Philippians 4:13

King James Version

13 I can do all things through Christ 

which strengtheneth me.

What can the world offer that I don't already have?

I am grateful for many things.

I have GOD, the Bible, family, a few caring relatives, and friends.

I have the work given me.

I have you reading my blogs.

I am instructed by SPIRIT each day.

I have JESUS to turn to.

He gives me peace, love, joy.

Can the world say that about itself?

Does the world give you peace?

Does the world love you?

Does the world give you lasting happiness?

I found all that in CHRIST.

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GOD and I have a LONG history TOGETHER

 Psalm 116:1-2

King James Version

116 I love the Lord, 

because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.

2 Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, 

therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.

Oh, to be loved by GOD!

How patient, and merciful, He has been toward me!

We have such a long history together.

He waited, till I came around.

He didn't laugh at my many errors.

He didn't mock my foolishness.

Neither did He get mad.

But I did see Him frown.

He kept giving me chances.

A chance to right myself.

I didn't know it then.

But He's got forever.

I don't.

Despite the nine lives they say we have.

I'm glad He made me born again 32 months ago.

I'm glad He gave me His SPIRIT to teach me.

I'm glad He led me to the Bible.

I'm glad I'm more interested in knowing Him.

Rather than looking feline good.

Or being fed the best gourmet cat food.

Scraps off the table don't bother me.

I'm too busy studying His WORD, you see.

He knew I was a scaredy cat once.

Hounded by bad dreams.

Even seemingly prophetic dreams.

Other cats merely slept peacefully.

Curled in funny ways.

But it was different for me.

GOD knew I had a tough heart.

A stout heart.

And a growing waistline to go along with it.

Such is age.

But such is wisdom.

When looks don't matter.

Only GOD matters.

Yes, we have a long history together.

And one day, GOD has a mansion reserved for me.

A warm, cozy bed would do.

Where no dogs would bother me.

My needs are simple.

I just want to be with GOD.

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Updated 28 December 2023

Beginner's GUIDE to the GOSPEL of JESUS CHRIST

 

2 Timothy 3:16-17

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16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, 

and is profitable for doctrine, 

for reproof, 

for correction, 

for instruction in righteousness:

17 That the man of God may be perfect, 

thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

Sixty-six books, over 40 authors, written thousands of years ago.

That's how the BIBLE is often described in teachings.

So, how does one start?

If you're reading this, then perhaps, you're curious, wanting to know if there's a SIMPLER way, and EASIER way to know the Bible.

There is.

Consider this a starter course, and let the HOLY SPIRIT of GOD guide you along the way.

The SIMPLE GOSPEL:

1 Corinthians 15:3-4 

King James Version

3 For I delivered unto you first of all 

that which I also received, 

how that Christ died for our sins 

according to the scriptures;

4 And that he was buried, 

and that he rose again the third day 

according to the scriptures:

John 11:25

King James Version

25 Jesus said unto her, 

I am the resurrection, 

and the life: 

he that believeth in me, 

though he were dead, 

yet shall he live:

Other important verses:

2 Timothy 3:16 

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16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, 

and is profitable for doctrine, 

for reproof, 

for correction, 

for instruction in righteousness:

John 15:5

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5 I am the vine, 

ye are the branches: 

He that abideth in me, 

and I in him, 

the same bringeth forth much fruit: 

for without me ye can do nothing.

2 Corinthians 11:3 

King James Version

3 But I fear, 

lest by any means, 

as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, 

so your minds should be corrupted 

from the simplicity that is in Christ.

Proverbs 3:7 

King James Version

7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: 

fear the Lord, 

and depart from evil.

John 3:3 

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3 Jesus answered and said unto him, 

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, 

Except a man be born again, 

he cannot see the kingdom of God.

John 3:5-7

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5 Jesus answered, 

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, 

Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, 

he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; 

and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, 

Ye must be born again.

John 4:24 

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24 God is a Spirit: 

and they that worship him 

must worship him in spirit and in truth.

John 3:16 

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16 For God so loved the world, 

that he gave his only begotten Son, 

that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, 

but have everlasting life.

Matthew 22:35-40 

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35 Then one of them, 

which was a lawyer, 

asked him a question, 

tempting him, 

and saying,

36 Master, 

which is the great commandment in the law?

37 Jesus said unto him, 

Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart,

and with all thy soul, 

and with all thy mind.

38 This is the first and great commandment.

39 And the second is like unto it, 

Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

40 On these two commandments 

hang all the law and the prophets.

Matthew 4:17 

King James Version

17 From that time Jesus began to preach, 

and to say, 

Repent: 

for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

It makes sense to keep things simple at the start, and get a feel for the WORD of GOD first.

Let your heart be sincere, and let GOD do the rest.

Watch how the HOLY SPIRIT will start teaching you about JESUS.

You will marvel, as I constantly marvel.

Awe is a mild word.