Beware of Your Cultivation of Discord
Sometimes we can’t see ourselves the way The Lord sees us. The assumption is, we can’t see our virtues and we down play who we are. Even that is just a form of false humility. The scriptures tell us in Romans 12:3 - For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.
In other words, The Lord has given us a measure of faith to carry out our purpose here on the earth. And that faith is designed to work in sync with the purposes of His people that He has assigned a measure of faith as well. Therefore, we need to stay grounded and sober in our thoughts concerning ourselves because it is The Lord who has gifted us for His purposes. But here is where His people become high-minded and think more highly of themselves than they ought: when they take their focus off The word of God and their will no longer aligns with the will of God. Pride subtly creeps in and suddenly that person has not taken their measure of faith and used it for the Kingdom of God, but using it for their own selfish gain. And again, next thing you know, you are thinking more highly of yourself then you ought. Everything is about you in your mind. The Lord shares His throne and His glory with no one. 1 Corinthians 1:29 - that no flesh should glory in His presence. 1 Corinthians 1:30 - that, as it is written, “He who glories, let him glory in the Lord.”
Please be warned, next thing you know, you have become everything Father God, our Creator, hates.
Proverbs 6:16-19 - These six things the LORD hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him:
A proud look,
A lying tongue,
Hands that shed innocent blood,
A heart that devises wicked plans,
Feet that are swift in running to evil,
A false witness who speaks lies,
And one who sows discord among brethren.
There is so much to be said about all seven in that verse of scripture , but Father is having this message to hone in specifically on number 7, “And one who sows discord among brethren. Because The Lord Hates number 7.
As saints, we should be open and honest enough to address any issue , and do so, in peace. For some reason, God’s people have too much pride to ask. No matter what it is. Whether that be to ask a question, or ask for help, or ask to have some of something that belongs to another (sharing).
Asking is a form, or act, of humility. Thus, when you cannot humble yourself and ask, you are operating in pride. Asking also prevents discord. Often times not asking leads to misunderstanding and misunderstanding leads to discord.
In case you don’t fully understand the definition of discord, let’s have a look:
Discord
lack of concord or harmony between persons or things: marital discord.
disagreement; difference of opinion.
strife; dispute; war.
Music.
an inharmonious combination of musical tones sounded together.
any confused or harsh noise; dissonance.
verb
to disagree; be at variance
It is important to never be afraid or intimidated in saying what needs to be said. More often than not, something as simple as communicating openly can destroy discord before it ever has a chance to begin.
I remember years ago, I was in my early 20’s, and I was out shopping with a friend. I was sharing with that friend a personal situation that was causing great conflict. When a friend of the friend I was confiding in assumed I was talking about them! That person proceeded to tell the mutual friend that they didn’t appreciate me talking about them and that if I have something to say to about them I should say it directly to them. And I wholeheartedly agreed, but I was not speaking of them. The friend I was speaking to assumed what they had said was true and proceeded to scold me about having talked about that friend of theirs. I was so flabbergasted, all I could do was ask that friend what they were talking about, to which the friend continued on my case about having talked about this friend to theirs . Talk about misunderstanding! And though I tried addressing it by getting to the bottom of it, pride in the person, influenced by the adversary, had already done the damage and they were so caught in their emotions, they were unwilling to talk about it peacefully and rationally.
The adversary will work through someone that has weak faith and great pride and cause discord which stirs up strife. Nothing said convinced my “friend” that what their friend was saying was a bona fied lie. They overheard me speaking to someone about something that was none of their business and they assumed it was about them and instead of just coming to me in the moment, and inquiring if their eavesdropping and being in business that was not their own, was heard correctly and was about them, they decided to go to the mutual “friend” and proceed to make it clear that they didn’t appreciate me speaking about them and causing the friend to jump on her bandwagon of discord towards me. Nothing about that is fair or justified, and The Lord hates it! Saints, be careful what you are willing to let in your soul and spirit with only one version that does not include all parties involved, The Lord God will not hold you guiltless.
The Bible says in Ephesians 6:12 -
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
If you knew and understood this scripture, you would not allow yourself to be the cause of misunderstanding and/or discord. And you certainly wouldn’t do the evil of planting seeds of discord with intent of them growing into strife among God’s people
Notwithstanding, there are those that actually love gossip and murmuring. Unto those of you that are the gossiper (speaking and spreading truthful and untruthful information about another person or at the very least, business that is not your own) The Lord hates it, and you can be certain you did not get away with it . And if your target is The Lord’s anointed, or His prophets - beloved you just about just dug your own grave.
If we say we love The Lord, we will keep His commandments and we certainly do not allow our tongues nor our mouths to be used as instruments of unrighteousness! Do not think that going to church and praying over you food has made you saved and righteous; but yet you can talk of others “behind their back” and sow discord among God’s people and among the family. With the judgement that comes upon your life from The One who sits on The Throne, is it really worth it?
Church attendance, a few “good deeds”, and saying “grace” over your food is not a free pass to salvation nor to eternal life. Your salvation is purposeful and intentional. Which is why Matthew 7:13-15 tells us far more have eternal death (Hell) than have eternal life (Heaven).
Remember Beloved, The Lord heard you, He hears your heart, and every word spoken from you mouth. Why not use your mouth to stop the adversary from making misunderstandings become discord.
Expose the lies of the enemy by not being afraid to say what needs to be said in love and in peace, to those it needs to be said to!
Be willing, unafraid and unashamed to ask, address, and expose the works of the enemy.
In the grip of His grace and with His Everlasting Love I salute you with a Holy Kiss.
In Jesus Name and Jesus in Jesus Love,
Apostle & Prophetess Wendy Connor
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