KEY SCRIPTURE:1Ti 6:21 ISV” Although some claim to have it, they have abandoned the faith. May grace be with all of you!”

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In today’s study,Apostle Paul explains to Timothy that although many claim they have knowledge, they are sadly living a lie. He added that they have rather abandoned the faith. This is a paradox. How could one   have so much knowledge about Jesus yet abandon the faith? Yes, this is not a paradox. Having all the  knowledge about Jesus without  submission to Him places you as far as any other person  who never knew Him .1Co 8:2-3 KJV “And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know. But if any man love God, the same is known of him.” The scripture shows that knowledge, although very important, means nothing in relation to God if we have no love for Him.

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What are the true signs of one who has knowledge about Jesus yet has abandoned the faith ?

1. This  man  has no true love for Jesus  

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2 This person does not worship God in truth. He may worship God, but not a heartfelt one . It is only lip service

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3 Such people only use God to get what they want without a genuine love  for Him. They do not commit themselves to serving God in His  church. They  attend church only for a need to be met

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4 Jesus said in Luke 14:26 KJV If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.”  There are many

who love themselves so much that they would be so offended when they are looked down on. I may not say they have abandoned the faith, but their love for themselves has made their hearts very cold towards the Lord. We have many backslidden believers.

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5 When a man has so much knowledge of the scriptures, yet they freely live in sin, without any sense of remorse. Such a person could quote so many scriptures and preach very ‘ powerful’ messages yet break the word with ease. Such a one has denied his faith.

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Dear Child of God, it is our greatest blessing to love God with all our hearts, souls, and might. This is the greatest commandment. This is what brings us true satisfaction in our souls and true deliverance from every bondage. God does not call for a part of us. He wants everything about us, and there would be nothing for the enemy to take advantage of. Pharaoh said to Moses, “Go and serve the Lord, but let your herds and your flocks stay.Moses answered, “We go with everything and not a hoof will be left behind..Give everything to God.

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THOUGHT: GOD’S EXPECTATION FROM US IS TO GIVE HIM OUR EVERYTHING OR NOTHING AT ALL

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FURTHER STUDIES

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Exo 10:26 KJV” Our cattle also shall go with us; there shall not an hoof be left behind; for thereof must we take to serve the LORD our God; and we know not with what we must serve the LORD, until we come thither.”

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Deu 6:5 KJV And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.