Kelvin Finch:  

Hey Jesse. You've been Faithful in that which is least, So God is going to trust you with more. I think he would want you to have this. Shimei disrespected King David (2 Samuel 6:7:9) and years later, It was King Solomons will that Shimei live out the rest of his days in Jerusalem, because of his treatment toward his father King David (1King2:36). Solomon even warned Shimei "the day you step outside the city and cross over the brook Kidron, You die" And Shimei agreed. Read 1King 2:36 to verse 46. There is no onced saved always saved. You're only safe when you're in the will of God. What the woman at the well did was simply give her personal testimony about a Interaction she had with Jesus. It was a form of witnessing. The bible says faith cometh by hearing. In verse 42 of John 4, It was important to the Samaritans that she understood their faith in Jesus, had nothing to do with anything that came out of her mouth. Young people, women and foreiners couldnt catch a break in those days. I know the Apostle Peter has a special place in the hearts of many Catholics. So if Jesus example isn't sufficient, then use Peters example. Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. Did Peter believe? Absolutely. You can't walk on water if you don't believe. Was he baptized. Absolutely, and just before he went under, he cried out "Lord say me".And did Jesus save him. Absolutely. Acts 2:21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. Ye of Iittle faith. Acts 19:13-15 Is absolute proof no one can remove mountains with faith the size of a mustard seed. It takes Great Faith to remove mountains. And unless you possess Great Faith I highly recommend you stay out of the Mountain Moving Business. Lucifer wasn't a bright light like the other angels. According to Ezekiel 28:13, He looked more like a Stained glass window. Just like those found in these so called Houses of God. His True Colors were like a rainbow. He had the very first coat of many colors.I guess that's one reason why he hated Joseph with a passion. Genesis 18:25 That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right? Genesis 18:25 Makes it plain, - God does not slay the righteous With the wicked. And moreover, We're told in Numbers 23:19God is not a man, that he should lie; So you can take that to the bank. With that being said Do not allow anyone to deceive you into believing Achan sin in Joshua 7 cause the lives of innocent Isrealites. Joshua 7:11 seems to indicate the Children Isreal had some problems of their own going on, outside of what Achan did and it is for this reason they were also punished. Achan sin could be viewed as the straw that broke the camels back. God will help us to do things decently and in order. You read Luke 4:18-19 and pray Lord use me to seek and to save that which is lost. Before you even say Amen, The Holy Spirit Speaks "Arise and go to the Financial district in lower Manhattan". Once there you see the Richman getting out of his limo and you see the dogs licking Lazarus sores. As you make your way over to assist Lazarus, you are Impressed with 1Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. You stop and turn your attention to the Richman. You pray for a sign. You are impressed with 2Corinthians 4:18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. The Holy Spirit brings to your remembrance Luke 16, where we conclude lazarus situation is temporal, (In a little while.) But if the richman dies in his sins, He will be lost eternally. Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: Revelation 3:17 So the question becomes, Who will you minister to? Ellen G White We have many lessons to learn and many, many to unlearn As long as we hold to our own ideas and opinions with determined persistency, we cannot have the unity for which Christ prayed Testimoniesto Ministers, 30 On Fridays lesson the question was asked, What else should we do as a church (in addition to what we are already doing) to proclaim to the world the biblical view of death and the afterlife? like Samson you've got to destroy the Pillars which upholds their belief system. Explaining The Parable of the Richman & Lazarus does just that. The Richman and Lazarus Luke 16:19-30 The key to beginning to understand the parable is to focus not so much on who Lazarus was, but focus rather on what he was. CORRECTION concerning Woe is me ( insight gained from Desire...Expand for more