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【Bible Study】2 Corinthians 13 - May you all be perfect!

2024-09-04 26,649 2 Corinthians

Good day to all. Let us turn to 2 Corinthians, chapter 13. This final chapter articulates the theme of the epistle quite clearly. Why do I say that? Because our objective as believers is to become complete.

Do not presume that merely because you have professed faith and are saved, you resemble something other than a caricature. Some appear as ghostly figures, faces half in shadow, half in light, one leg belonging to God, the other to the devil. Is this not problematic? Thus, we must recognize that the theme of both 1 Corinthians and 2 Corinthians centers on a single point: May you all strive to be complete.

I have observed that among us, certain brothers and sisters, through diligent Bible study, have begun to grasp the core message with precision. The theme of this chapter is, 'We pray for your perfection.' This motif is not confined to the final chapter but permeates both 1 Corinthians and 2 Corinthians.

I. Shepherding Aims at Your Completeness

Understand that I harbor a profound hope within me. Whether you are a businessman, an employee, or a homemaker, I say to you, our purpose in faith is to become complete individuals. At the mention of this, many falter, not merely lying down but prostrating themselves like turtles, crawling along.

Why? Because of the call to completeness. Some feel it is an impossible task. But I ask, why should it be impossible? Do you desire completeness or not? The crux of the matter lies in your desire, for it is God's will.

I assure you, I am a man of great faith. Though I may perceive your flaws from a human perspective, in the spiritual realm of my faith, I affirm that God created you in His glorious image, and today He seeks to restore it.

Though you may be consumed by the love of money, it does not negate the divine image within you. I will continue to encourage you to strive for completeness. Even if your interpersonal relationships are strained, it is of little consequence, for what is impossible with man is possible with God. When I speak thus, some brothers and sisters among us may question whether my words are based on faith. Upon what else should I base them? I earnestly pray that you would understand that all Chinese Mingding Destiny endeavors to achieve is to help brothers and sisters attain completeness.

We need to return to the theological framework of the Apostle Paul. Some believers, after their conversion, exclaim, 'Excellent! I have made a decision and prayed; I am saved and will ascend to Heaven after death.' Is this truly the case? Yet, their lives reflect a duality, with one face half in shadow and the other in light—a ghostly visage. How can this be good?

The Corinthians were steeped in worldliness. For instance, some had taken their stepmothers as wives, and the church deemed it acceptable, viewing it as a genuine love connection. They questioned why one could not marry a stepmother, citing Abraham and Judah. These rationalizations were deeply corrupt.

The depth of the Corinthians' corruption was perilous. The fundamental question is whether we harbor the aspiration, the hope, and the faith to become complete in Jesus Christ through God.

Today, you must understand that the concept of salvation in Chinese Mingding Destiny differs significantly from traditional church views. Our salvation, according to Chinese Mingding Destiny, is manifested in living out the divine image here and now. Jesus Christ died for you, was crucified for you, bore the wounds for you, and rose from the dead for you. Why should completeness be unattainable?

A mere glance at your own shadowy countenance may erode your faith. But it is not achieved through your own efforts; it is God's work in you. We may be flawed, but I must tell you that I possess the faith that all can live out the life of Jesus Christ.

It is not about driving a BMW, residing in a large house, wearing expensive Hermes clothing, or carrying a Louis Vuitton bag. These are inconsequential. Your possessions are irrelevant. What matters is the core of your being, the presence of the heart of Jesus Christ within you.

I believe that individuals can be trained. Why then do some live in such a deplorable state? Because their internal logic is flawed, a nonsensical system. Hence, the questions some ask during chats fill me with lament.

Some ask, 'Teacher, are you saddened today?' I was fine, but bearing your burdens has brought me sorrow. Why do legs fail? Why do throats swell and ache? Why do cancers develop? Why does ankylosing spondylitis occur? How much filth must reside in the mind to deem everything impossible? They claim, 'I live like God? Impossible! I can be healed? Impossible! My academic performance was poor; homework is agonizing. Impossible!'

I assure you, if one recognizes the goodness of something, one will surely desire it. The issue is ignorance. I must tell you that you must strive for completeness, for completeness brings the presence of God. With God's presence, all problems are resolved.

Some devote themselves to the pursuit of money, to the world, to spewing nonsense, digging deeper into dead ends. Is God's presence with them? Only the presence of demons. Why would one choose to be a Corinthian? To this day, I question whether their brains are filled with excrement.

I reflect on the immensity of God's grace. Today, awaken! Our God has paved the path to completeness for us—the righteous shall live by faith. Begin to confront yourself; channel your love of money into love for God. You will witness the impossible become possible, blessings arise from barrenness, and the status of a firstborn granted to a secondary son.

We who have received the status of sons of God should not belittle it. Resolve to strive for completeness. Who can achieve completeness? Those who recognize their flaws and seek to correct them. Identifying your problems is half the solution. The most critical issue is self-righteousness. At times, I think, 'This person is remarkably ugly, yet believes themselves beautiful.' As the Scripture says, when an ugly woman marries, the earth trembles.

Yesterday, during prayer, someone said, 'Teacher, I am awful, truly awful!' Upon hearing this, I rejoiced. Finally, someone admits their flaws. There is hope!

Another told me, 'Teacher, I am a kind person.' Yet soon after, they succumbed to cancer. Even being sick with cancer, they still deemed themselves kind. How strange! When I offered some critique, they argued with me. I asked, 'How can you claim kindness?' They replied, 'I helped an elderly woman cross the street.'

Assisting an old woman makes one kind? You performed one act of kindness amidst many acts of depravity. What constitutes a complete person? Despite my words, they insisted on their completeness, yet they died miserably incomplete.

Those who aspire to completeness must acknowledge their flaws. Recognizing your problems is half the solution. The rest lies in looking to God. For this perspective is the best, acknowledging what has been done wrongly and what remains undone.

Last night, I spoke with someone for an hour and a half, striving to implant the phrase 'I am a fool' into their mind. Not to make them believe I am a fool, but to recognize their own foolishness. After an hour and a half, that was the sole accomplishment. Why? They often act rashly—foolishly marrying, foolishly seeking divorce, foolishly bearing a child. How can these actions be rectified? One cannot simply return the child, can one?

All was done in foolishness, as they themselves knew. I lament! Therefore, shepherding is challenging. What is the solution? Learn from Paul's words, tell them the truth that they are flawed.

When we know our shortcomings, we recognize our need for God's presence. I, too, require it. I am willing to strive for completeness. Do you share this inclination? If so, the matter becomes manageable. To desire completeness, to know that completeness requires God's presence, and to understand that God will aid you in this—this is exceedingly good!

You can experience God's presence today because you have begun to recognize your foolishness. I, too, acknowledge my foolishness and recognize my shortcomings. Some may ask, 'Can you shepherd in this state?' Do you believe I rely on myself? I rely on Jesus Christ. By my own power, I am incapable, but God's standard remains.

II. Thus, the Presence of God

Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. (2 Corinthians 13:11)

Our God is truly good! He does not wait for our perfection to be present with us; He comes when we desire perfection. God looks from Heaven to Earth, seeking those who seek Him, those who understand. Yet He finds none; all have become useless, not like the wise Wu Yong in Water Margin, but truly useless.

Brothers and sisters, begin to yearn for God's presence. I tell you, God sees the yearning in your hearts, the longing for His presence, and will perform a miraculous work in you, making you complete. We must all long to be complete.

Today, a pastor among us called me, saying, 'The person I minister to speaks nonsense incessantly.' I replied, 'No need to guess; their home is like a pigsty.' She said, 'Teacher, you're right! After they clean, it's still filthier than a pigsty. Then how dirty must it have been before the cleaning? Outrageous. There are so many problems.'

We must cultivate a desire for completeness. Complete individuals must eradicate laziness and bad habits, relying on the Holy Spirit. I lament how some we serve often mock us, making faces, emitting strange noises. Initially, I did not understand what these were. Later, I realized we should not be concerned. If we find these demonic antics amusing, it is detrimental.

Living neither as humans nor as demons requires deliverance. Deliverance requires a transformation of the mind. I tell you, demons cannot strip you of your power of choice. We brothers and sisters may manifest this or that, yet we know what to do.

Therefore, we must begin to yearn for God’s presence. As long as you are willing to be complete, my shepherding is fulfilled. What remains is the work God will perform in you. So, Paul says:

Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test? (2 Corinthians 13:5)

III. Examine Yourselves to See Whether You Are in the Faith

This faith is not established on the basis of your own qualities. It does not depend on your inherent self what matters is God wants to mold/refashion based on who you are or what you are doing on this Earth ; what matters is God wants to mold you which is more crucial.God wants to fulfill His salvation in you; God wants you to live out His glorious image like how people want to build/ design . Is it challenging? Yes! With man, all tasks are difficult, but through God, everything becomes simple.

Try it. You may be deeply flawed, consumed by the love of money and the world, leading a painful existence and always encountering obstacles as an entrepreneur or salesman. Begin to put to death the deeds of the body by the Spirit. Each morning, arise and listen to the messages and also get charged up again to continue with your life and chase away all the bad vibe and bad spirits Follow the group for prayers, or if there are group prayers do join.

Recently, I discovered something miraculous. After praying, the spots on my face diminished. I share this to encourage you. Do you think I care about fewer spots? One becomes more radiant, more beautiful, doesn’t one? Also, the idle chatter, senseless anger, and frivolous talk decrease. Why? Because the Holy Spirit is working within you. You can try it and find out by believing in the Lord. It is not because we cherish physical beauty, but when we are willing to pursue completeness, our appearance reflects the inner beauty. The faces of some betray anxiety a reflection of life of hardships and trials and turbulence.

Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith. If you have faith, you will find that today is slightly better than yesterday that yesterday is better than the day before, tomorrow will be slightly better than today, each period will be more prosperous than the last a complete overhaul! And you will gain wisdom, knowledge, and your research will advance, your development will accelerate, your sales will soar. Do you believe that by making Jesus as your rock and foundation and also follow His teaching to always keep your moral values.

Relying on the system of this world, you may sometimes have the guts to make a sale, but sometimes not; it may work sometimes, but not others. But with God’s presence, it always works.Therefore, know that Christ Jesus is in you unless, of course, you fail the test.

And I trust that you will discover that we have not failed the test. (2 Corinthians 13:6)

I find Paul’s words very interesting. He is very certain that we have not failed the test. The truth is, why would God reject someone? It is people who reject God. Do we understand that sometimes people turn their back against Jesus, their own God? How many times have we rejected God? We often reject God, don’t we? You say, Teacher, how have I rejected God? We throw God to the side, is that not rejecting God? Some even feel like, Teacher, when I look for work, I always find the type that requires overtime. See, I also have to attend gatherings, so I need to find a nine-to-five job. God cannot give you a good job that allows you to grow well?

The truth is, the meeting is not important, it is the unbelief in your heart that is the trouble. Can God not help you? We are all unbelievers which brings a lot of disturbances.There are also a mountain of unresolved issues in our lives that have been there over the years. Therefore, many people ask questions like: Teacher, so what do I do? And I always reply with: You don't need to do anything, just continue doing what you've been doing.

I can’t help you, it must be God Himself. The person does not believe, what help can I give? Even God is unwilling to help you . The person asked me: Teacher, am I an object of God's wrath? I said: It's definitely that啊!” The person replied: How can you say that like that? And then I told the student, You have to come to Jesus ah. I said: You think you are a vessel that shows God's wrath, then it must be. Some people even said: Teacher, I still like to live in sin. I will wait until the moment before I take my last breath, then I will quickly repent. Otherwise, it would be such a loss to live in this world to repent when I die just before I close my eyes, it would be a loss ah if not follow God and not be able to feel what it is like when we fall into all the temptations that comes our ways.

He may not even have the opportunity, because God may not give him the chance, we human tend to think of our own way ah. People’s lives are so upsetting. People have God but do not rely on Him, and then they do not believe. Then what? Paul said: You must test yourself.You test yourself You try it yourself it should be you know and know when you are experiencing the love and grace of God.If anything goes wrong, just remember the bible, there are a lot great stories. Now if we can’t see Jesus, we turn to the scriptures-it gives us the strength to grow. God does not want to make our lives miserable God wants us to look at the scripture and stories, there for us to stand back on the feet and continue.

Some people ask: Then how should I test myself? You will know when you encounter things, when you don’t believe when you encounter anything. Therefore, we must restore the faith in our hearts, you can start by yearning to be a complete person and begin to know how beautiful it is to have God's presence ah! Start to revive your last breath so that you can know how we can grow.

Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, they encountered so many things ah in life, so how were them so successful. Abraham had a long detour. He painstakingly came to the land of Canaan, and God said to him: This is the land I promised to you. As in it’s the place when God promised to be the best land, best place where Abraham and his family. Then famine struck that land, can you understand? God, why is this happening? Abraham did not ask that question, because it would be destroyed if he did. Once a person asks: God, why ah? God said: Oh! I know why, i have chosen the wrong person. I though you were Abraham ah, it was the wrong choice.” Actually, later on, if one looks at it, it’s not Abraham, it should be called Abraham, a-liù-then become loose, which is bad.

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So, whether a person has faith or not, examine yourself and see what words come out of your mouth. I tell you, I often hear people say the word impossible. I say to some pastors, You must persevere in God's requirements, and your church will surely prosper. They say, That's impossible! The church needs people to sit in those chairs, and it's embarrassing to preach when no one is sitting there. Do you think a church like that can be built well? So people are not joyful. **How can there be joy without faith? Without the Holy Spirit, there is no hope, without hope, there is no future, and without a future, one lives in entanglement and frustration.**

## IV. Pray That You Do No Evil

**Now we pray to God that you do no evil, not that we may appear approved, but that you may do what is honorable, though we may seem disqualified. (2 Corinthians 13:7)**

Look at what this says. Just think of us as being disqualified. It doesn't matter what unbelievers think; what matters is what God thinks of me.

I tell you all to do no evil, why? **I hope you are joyful, I hope you become complete, I hope you stop inviting demons, I hope you are comforted, I hope you are of one mind, have one vision, have one mission, and then be at peace with each other.** Everyone, deal with the lusts of the flesh, and God will be with us. How good is that!

You and I are both raised by God. Have we lacked anything? No, we haven't! Brothers and sisters, start desiring, and don't think that doing evil and loving money will make you rich. Know that loving God and not doing evil is what matters! When people are tempted, they think, I want to covet other people's houses, I want to covet this and that, and then things will be better. As a result, the curses on people increase, and people are finished.

So the Apostle Paul says: We do this not to prove ourselves, but for your sake, that you may do what is honorable. Some people can't live without sinning, but we can't live if we sin. Why? Because we value God's presence.

Brothers and sisters, I want to tell you something important. **Whatever you do, base it on the love of God and act honorably.** For example, if I am a cleaner, can I do the cleaning to the highest level? My cleaning work must reach the highest standard.

Yesterday, I was ministering to a sister, and I said to her: Continue to improve yourself. If you are a cleaner, improve yourself. Later, she was going to take a course to become a social worker. That stuff is as poor as can be, even poorer than now, so I wasted my breath.

Brothers and sisters, know that when I say these things, don't mind. I hope that all brothers and sisters can become complete and not do evil. Don't we know that those are evil deeds? We must know, we must know which things God does not like and which things God hates.

Look at what we often think about, they are all very evil. People just don't manage things well, but instead push things in a bad direction. If they don't ruin a good life, can they stop? How is it possible not to ruin life? Living in chaos and disorder, can things be good? How can there be God's presence?

The things we think about are chaotic and disordered, how can there be God's presence? Thinking about chaotic things every day. I prayed to God, God! May my brothers and sisters do no evil. You say you marry someone, and you think someone else's husband is better. You marry a wife, and you think someone else's wife is better. You buy a house, and you think someone else's house is better. You plant a piece of land, and you think someone else's land is better. Can people be joyful? Can they love God? It's good enough if they don't complain to God at home. Some people say, God! Why didn't you take care of it back then? Why didn't you control it? You chose it yourself, you thought you had chosen Prince Charming.

Let's brothers and sisters readjust. It doesn't matter if you chose wrong in the past; today, rely on God to set things right and do no evil. Why? We cannot lose God's presence and bring in the presence of demons, because it is the truth that sets people free, and only the truth can set people free! Don't blame your husband, blame yourself. You didn't get it right in that era, so you will get it right in this era? You messed around ten years ago, you messed around five years ago, you messed around three years ago, you messed around two years ago, you messed around one year ago, and today you are still messing around.

So sometimes I say to the people I mentor: If you have something, discuss it with me. If you have already made up your mind, I will not spoil your good deeds, but I can analyze my opinions for you and clarify the matter. Every sentence must be clear whether it is true or not, not confused. If two things are not related, why force them together?

## V. Do Not Resist the Truth, But Only Support the Truth

Do you think you are supporting the truth? No! You are obeying the truth. You follow the truth, follow God's word. Everyone, write this sentence down and put it in your mind. When you see how poorly you are living, you know you are not doing it right. So what to do? In the past, you resisted the truth, did not support the truth, did not obey the truth, and did not follow God's word. **For it is God who gives life, and we live by every word that comes from the mouth of God. It is the Spirit that gives life, and the Spirit is the word of God.** It's that simple.

You violate the principles of things every day. If you do accounting and violate accounting standards, your accounts cannot be done well. If you do management and violate the basic principles of management, your management will also be chaotic and disordered.

If you live and violate the theory of being human that God has arranged, which is the way of God, then you cannot live well. He may earn a lot of money, but he also earns a lot of trouble. What I'm saying is true, because the people I've met often have troubles.

I went to see a friend. This friend of mine is a businessman, and he has grown his business bigger and bigger, but now he is facing challenges again. The things he used to sell are no longer profitable, and now he needs to find something new to sell. But choosing a new thing to sell has trapped him firmly. I said, Do you have time? Come to China, and I'll take you on vacation. But he doesn't have time at all; he's trapped.

Why? Because people live by their own set of theories. Although he doesn't believe in the Lord, I have a good relationship with him, and we drink coffee together. Sometimes I think that it doesn't matter if a person doesn't believe in the Lord, but they must know where the path of life is. Those who don't believe in the Lord have a good relationship with me, and they admire me to some extent. Why? The reason is simple: because I don't mess around. I do things reliably, and I insist on climbing to the top of the pyramid. Why? This is the word of God! **God wants us to be above and not below, to be the head and not the tail.**

Do you believe it? Why do you resist this truth? **If you carefully observe and obey the word of God, carefully observe and obey all His laws, statutes, and commandments, God will surely bless what you do, and God will surely make you above and not below, the head and not the tail.** Some of our brothers and sisters, especially the sisters, see their husbands as if they were enemies. Why? Because they feel that their lives have been ruined by their husbands. Do you have this idea? Of course, you do. Sisters especially like to think this way: My life has been ruined by my husband! Was it your husband who ruined it, or did you ruin it yourself? Actually, you ruined it yourself. Didn't you choose your husband yourself? Oh, that face, it's like an enemy.

I once ministered to a sister, and one of our co-workers said to me: Teacher, have you noticed that this sister is growing more and more joyful? Her face has opened up, and her whole person has a blessed appearance. If you also have a blessed appearance, you can identify with it. Your whole face begins to shine. If I can minister to people and transform them like this, I am satisfied. In the past, when her husband came home, he saw a sour face. Now, when he comes home, he sees an angel in the house.

Thank God! Stop resisting the truth, start believing in the word of God, and start doing no evil. When the husband sees this, he is very happy. Of course, some husbands are like women; this thing is also evil. When a couple is together, one has a big heart and the other has a small heart. If the woman has a big heart, the man has a small heart. If the man has a big heart, the woman has a small heart. That's just the way it is. My mother said to me: One pit, one board. I thank God! It really锻炼人 (duànliàn rén, trains people).

Brothers and sisters, know that these things are not important. What is important? What is important is to live according to the word of God. **God's word is established in heaven; heaven and earth will pass away, but God's word will not pass away.** How is it possible for you not to live out God's glory? I tell you, it is impossible for you not to live out God's glory! Unlike some people, they think: How many Jesuses are there? Just one! How many Pauls are there? Just one! I am not Jesus, and I am not Paul.

The other day, I was driving past a seminary, and I said to my friend next to me: This is where I used to study theology. He said: Teacher, I know what you're talking about; you didn't finish your studies. I said: Do you know why? Because the professor who taught theology didn't know what Jesus was thinking. If you don't know what Jesus is thinking, what am I going to learn from you? The things you teach are not the way of God. Later, I felt that it was a waste of money and time, so I fired him. I had already paid the tuition, but I didn't want it anymore.

I pondered every day what Jesus was saying, and later I created Chinese Mingding Destiny. **The truth sets us free, the truth can make your face shine, the truth can transform you from an enemy into a joyful person, and the truth can erase all the vicissitudes from your face. Amen!** Start living according to the word of God every day and stop doing evil.

## VI. Do Not Like to Talk Nonsense

The people I meet often瞎想 (xiāxiǎng, think wildly), 瞎干 (xiāgàn, act blindly), and 瞎说 (xiāshuō, talk nonsense). They are just blind, three times over! How can someone with only two eyes be blind three times over? It is because they 瞎说 (xiāshuō, talk nonsense), 瞎想 (xiāxiǎng, think wildly), and 瞎干 (xiāgàn, act blindly). They扯犊子 (chědúzi, bullshit) about everything.

**This is the third time I am coming to you. “On the testimony of two or three witnesses every charge must be sustained.” (2 Corinthians 13:1)**

The Corinthians liked to 瞎说 (xiāshuō, talk nonsense) and 瞎想 (xiāxiǎng, think wildly). They were just a bunch of blind people. So every word must be clear.

**I warned those who sinned before and all the others, and I warn them now while absent, as I did when present on my second visit, that if I come again I will not spare them. (2 Corinthians 13:2)**

People 瞎想 (xiāxiǎng, think wildly) and 瞎干 (xiāgàn, act blindly) because they do not follow God's truth. If you don't follow God's truth, what kind of life can you live? Some people get sick, some people die, some隔屁 (gépì, kick the bucket), and some are not completely隔屁 (gépì, kick the bucket) but are in the process of隔屁 (gépì, kicking the bucket).

**since you seek proof that Christ is speaking in me. I will not be lenient.** Do you understand this? It seems like Paul is so petty. People say to Paul: Is what you say from Jesus Christ? What proof do you have? Paul says: I will not be lenient. What is the reason? The reason is that Paul wants them to be complete, but they want to live in sin.

I want you to be a complete person, and then you say: Is there any proof from Jesus Christ? I don't feel that God's word says this. Where did you get the revelation of Jesus Christ from? Isn't that 扯犊子 (chědúzi, bullshit)? Is it from the Lord? Paul says: I will not be lenient. If I correct you for sinning and living in sin, and then you say to me: Is this from Jesus Christ? Can I be lenient? Being lenient would ruin things.

So in many churches, some members go to the pastor's office and yell at the pastor for two hours, and the security guards have to pull that person out. As a result, the pastor kneels down to the person who is yelling. This kneeling softens the sin. If one person comes every day, I think you would have to kneel every day. It's not like that; you cannot be lenient with sin.

For Christ is not weak among you. I can tell you that our Jesus Christ is definitely not Santa Claus. Chinese Mingding Destiny is not the theology of Santa Claus, and Chinese Mingding Destiny is not the theology of a weak Jesus. Our Jesus Christ will use an iron rod to rule this world, and our Jesus Christ has a sword in His mouth that can wound many people. What's wrong with rebuking you? The way of God is written so clearly, you have violated the way of God, pushing you into a complete person. In the end, you say: Is this thing from Jesus Christ?

Brothers and sisters, you must know that the Jesus Christ of Chinese Mingding Destiny is a strong Jesus Christ! A Jesus Christ who absolutely does not tolerate sin. He can use His precious blood to cover you, but He absolutely does not tolerate you continuing to live in sin. He helps you if you can't change in a day, but if you say the opposite: Is there such a thing? Then there is trouble.

So today, our Jesus Christ is not weak among you; He is full of power within you. He was crucified because of weakness, but He is still alive because of the power of God. We are also weak with Him, but we will also live with Him because of the great power of God that is revealed to you.

Paul's words are powerful. This is called pastoring. Pastoring is to drag people out of talking nonsense, thinking wildly, and acting blindly, and to live according to the word of God. If you don't know, then study hard. If that doesn't work, send you back to elementary school. Brothers and sisters, stop believing in a weak Jesus. Our Jesus is not Santa Claus.

## VII. Will Not Tolerate Sin

**I warned those who sinned before and all the others, and I warn them now while absent, as I did when present on my second visit, that if I come again I will not spare them— since you seek proof that Christ is speaking in me. He is not weak in dealing with you, but is powerful among you. (2 Corinthians 13:2-3)**

Chinese Mingding Destiny inherits the tradition of not tolerating sin. It's not that I don't tolerate you because you confess your sins, but that people stubbornly live in sin. I really don't want everyone to ruin themselves. I hope everyone can examine themselves and desire to be a complete person.

For example, among our sisters, there is a bunch of cancer patients in the family. Her father, her aunt, her uncle-in-law all have cancer. What's interesting is that the whole family feels that they are very kind people. So we this sister, she also has the personality inherited from the family. Can I tolerate it? I cannot tolerate it! Can I be lenient? I cannot be lenient! Why? Because the spirit of cancer will also ruin her. Can I be lenient with her? Don't even think about it. No matter what kind of person you are or what kind of family you come from, you can live out the image of God. This is our pastoral care.

Especially those who have many spiritual experiences at home, today must start establishing a faith in their hearts: I can become a complete person. You can't, but God can! You can't, but I can mold you into a complete person. Drag you out of屌丝 (diǎosī, loser). Even if I can't, my God can still do it. You will be joyful, you will be of one heart, you will be comforted, and you will be at peace. Everyone will no longer love money and will deal with the flesh. How can you not be harmonious?

Everyone has one vision, one mission, and one aspiration to build God's glorious church together. With one hope in Jesus Christ, you can live out God's glorious appearance, which is extremely good! It must be a united church that will not tolerate sin.

Paul says: Use the authority that the Lord has given me to deal severely with the sin in you. This authority is for building up people. It is for building up brothers and sisters into people who are the glorious image of God, not for ruining people. I thank God! Sometimes when I am casting out demons, the demons hate me to death. Why do they hate me? I don't let go of anything, I don't let go of anyone. If demons want to take anyone from my hands, I must risk my life to drag them back. Christ is not weak. From now on, start establishing a determination to no longer live in sin, to start living in the way of Jesus Christ, and to be a complete person. Amen!

May God bless everyone!
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保罗在前面讲,我做了这福音的执事,作为使徒,建立教会,这福音的真理是使人做完全人。保罗为什么写这些?其实仔细去读《哥林多前书》和《哥林多后书》的时候就会发现,其实是在讲如何对待形形色色的罪。《哥林多后书》最后一章就讲到教会中的罪:淫乱、纷争、结党,还有各种各样的混乱,但今天在《哥林多后书》给这些问题落了个款:要成为完全人。**我们所信的福音,是要我们做完全人,是完全成圣的福音。** 我们仔细读整本新约《圣经》的时候,会得出一个结论:**要让我们靠着这福音成为圣洁,非圣洁不能见主的面**。如果不能够圣洁,那么你的福音是什么福音?不能改变生命的福音是没有能力的,如果人的生命不能被转化,不能够被改变,还是照着他原来罪的样子去生活,我觉得这福音就不是福音了。 一些人可能不太喜欢我说话的语气。比如说,有的人来告诉我:做牧师应该是讲话要温柔,讲话要和气等等,因为我以前教会的牧师是这样做的。"这些我不接受。怎么做牧师,保罗最有资格讲,如果保罗最有资格讲,咱们就学保罗。

在《哥林多后书》里,保罗第一点提出来的就是对罪毫不宽容。实际上他不是针对那个犯罪的人,他是对罪不宽容,但对那个犯了罪的人,他也不姑息。我去吃饭,碰到以前认识的一个弟兄,这个弟兄就很感慨地跟我讲了一句话:我们教会的牧师有一个特点,就是说话非常地婉转,从来不冒犯人。"我听了以后就非常感慨。这位弟兄在教会里看到这种状况,他表达的是一种感慨,婉转这种沟通的方式是不造就人的。 不造就人是什么意思?就是放任人在罪里生活。如果教会里容忍这样的人,你想想会是什么状况?就是这些人会释放污秽在教会中。今天我们所受的污染是什么?就是**缺少了保罗对罪毫不妥协的严厉**。如果今天教会缺少了保罗的严厉,很快罪就会猖獗、肆虐。我想把大家带回到一个光景里面,尼西米曾经从巴比伦回到以色列建造城墙,他花了五十二天把城墙建了起来。这么多年间,没有城墙,没有尼西米那是什么日子?简直不可想象。 尼西米这个人非常地严厉,非常地雷厉风行。别看他是个酒政,但是这个人水平相当高,五十二天就把城墙建了起来。人在教会里,最需要的就是严厉。一个严厉的老师是个好老师,因为他造就人;在教会里,严厉的牧师是好牧师,因为他造就人。作为小组长,如果只讲你好,我好,大家好!",那么就会把小组做黄了。当你把小组做黄了的时候,你要在神面前负责的,'你好,我好,大家好!的做法是不造就人的,你自己也受亏损。所以人得严厉,这是保罗所说的。

**你们既然寻求基督在我里面说话的凭据,我必不宽容。因为,基督在你们身上不是软弱的,在你们里面是有大能的。(《哥林多后书》13:3 )** **所以,我不在你们那里的时候,把这话写给你们,好叫我见你们的时候,不用照主所给我的权柄严厉地待你们。这权柄原是为造就人,并不是为败坏人。(《哥林多后书》13:10)** 弟兄姐妹们,你们容忍我用这种严厉的方式来建立教会。为什么?因为没有这个,教会就麻烦了。 尼西米离开了耶路撒冷短短一段时间耶路撒冷就又完蛋了。祭司就把外邦女子带到圣殿里,犯淫乱,尼西米回来的时候大发雷霆,就把他们赶出去了。有人说主耶稣不是这样,其实主耶稣更狠,他把那些换银钱的桌子都推倒了,把他们都赶出去。耶稣说:**我父的殿是祷告的殿,你们倒把它变成贼窝了"。**(参《马太福音》21:13)

一个教会没有一个严厉的牧师真的很危险,教会很有可能会变成贼窝,那结果就是大家都会成为污秽,不会成为圣洁。如果大家都不会成为圣洁,那来教会做什么呢?我有一个想法,就是针对我们当中某一些人说的,平时小组不参加,查经也不参加,祷告会也不参加,就主日来两个小时的人,他不可能得到任何的祝福。 那问题就在这,加上去教会的时间,一共四个小时,如果什么果效也没有,那这四个小时就白白浪费掉,那干脆就别来。他不是一个刚刚开始信主的人,《圣经》读的不比我们少,如果他还继续这样,这状况就《圣经》里描述的,**就是狗吐了再回去吃,猪洗干净了又回到泥里去滚。**(参《彼得后书》2:22)**义人若退后,我就不喜欢他。**(参《希伯来书》10:38-39)你知道神的心意是让人不断的成圣吗?哪有走到一半的时候说:我为什么要走成圣的路啊?"如果没有异象,我们想对他严厉都严厉不了。

为什么人会坚持严厉的立场?保罗讲我们是与神同活的。因为神是活的,而我们是与神同活的,所以我们有这样的要求,要求他们成为完全人。如果我们不是与神同活的,也不会有这样的要求,那些不要求人的,不是与神同活的人。为什么保罗讲这样的话呢?因为哥林多教会里面掺进了很多的人,他们宣扬一种神学观念叫做自由神学",他们说:神已经死了,我们就这么活着吧!" 如果教会里头有说神已经死的人,你不要觉得奇怪。我去读过神学,后来我放弃了,那老师根本就不信神。如果我继续学下去,我不知道我后来还会不会信。上完了神学,不信的人一大把。有个弟兄跟我讲过,他家里人觉得做牧师是个职业,对他说:要不然你去读神学,做牧师算了"。做牧师,不是因为异象,而只是为了谋求吃饭,类似的情况国内很多,去读完神学然后就做牧师。我想,如果不是与神同活的人,就没有办法要求别人成为圣洁。 今天我们要建立教会,就一定要建立一个圣洁的教会,要做与神同在、与神同活的人,神的大能会亲自显明的。今天傍晚我遇见一个弟兄,他说:我们的教会几乎没有见证。"什么叫几乎没有见证?就是几乎看不见神在做什么。你要这样的教会吗?弟兄姐妹们进进出出,从来不会经历神,然后有问题你自己扛,礼拜天还要拿出时间来教会,成为额外的负担。

本来我们信主,我们有很多问题,我们需要主在我们生命当中来解决我们的问题。现在主也不解决你的问题。你还要来教会浪费这四个小时,路上两个小时,在教会里坐两个小时,那何必呢?干脆四个小时都省了吧!还想再过进教会之前的日子吗?我们不想过。我相信在座的,大家都回不想到信主之前的浑浑噩噩、又穷又糟糕的日子。 所以弟兄姐妹,我们无论如何都希望看见神的能力彰显在我们当中。我真的担心大家会跟随着这样败坏的人走。我真的担心大家,也为大家捏一把汗。如果你们有这样的情形,千万千万记住,如果继续这样做下去,神一定弃绝你。我们有神同在,有神的大能,我们就会看见我们的问题被解决。

保罗在讲什么呢?**我们是有信心的人**。保罗就要求圣徒总要省查自己是不是有信心。如果是有信心的人,就是不可弃绝的。你信主耶稣,主耶稣就会在你里面;如果你不信主耶稣,心里装的全都是疑惑,主耶稣不会住在你里面,那就是成为可弃绝的人。 礼拜天只来两个小时,其他的时间什么都不做,好像是一个局外人,是不是可弃绝的?我不希望大家成为可弃绝的人,如果有人要做可弃绝的人就让他们去做吧!保罗就在这里说了一句话,**我却盼望你们晓得我们不是可弃绝的人"**,这句话你仔细再去品味一下,'我们不是可弃绝的人',选择在谁?是不是神预定要弃绝你?选择权不是在你和我吗?我们选择相信,神就不会弃绝我们;选择不信,那人就成为可弃绝的。 今天我鼓励大家,不要走不信的路。那条路相当艰难,有一些人要试一下不信的路,如果那是魔鬼的作为的话,他不会看见任何的攻击,因为魔鬼不会来攻击他,假使魔鬼一攻击,他就会回到主耶稣里面,但是魔鬼的作为就是要把他从主耶稣里面拉出去,然后彻底的败坏他。可能很多人,被败坏后就不一定有机会了,我就为他们捏一把汗。所以我们要走信心的路。神是希望万人都得救,但是那些选择走不信的路、迷惑的路的人,是非常危险的。

保罗说我们是有真理的,要对罪不宽容。我们有神同在,我们是与神同活的,然后我们是对神有信心的,又说**我们凡事不能抵挡真理,只能扶助真理。**(《哥林多后书》13:8)保罗是顺着真理,不抵挡真理,那相反来说,另一些人是走了不信的路,说神是死的,抵挡真理,不顺从真理,然后说:就这样活着吧!犯罪又有什么问题啊!犯罪没有问题。" 今天你们要小心,很多地方都在讲:人不犯罪,那怎样活啊?"今天你们要弃绝这样的话,因为**人非圣洁,不能见主的面**(参《希伯来书》12:14)。保罗说我们是有真理的,《哥林多前书》、《哥林多后书》就是在讲这些。保罗又说我们就是为了要造就人。我们所盼望就是使人成为完全人,成为圣洁。"这话非常重要。 **凡住在他里面的,就不犯罪;凡犯罪的,是未曾看见他,也未曾认识他。 (《约翰一书 》3:6 )** 这句话指着谁说的呢?是指着基督徒说的,你说这标准有谁能达到呢!我告诉你,靠着主耶稣就一定能达到。有信心有真理,只要你竭力的追求,神就会在你的身上做这样的工作,你就可以做个不犯罪的人。那你面对试探也可以不犯罪,为什么非要犯罪才能活呢!犯罪不是一条活路,犯罪是一条死路。我们今天一定要知道,基督徒不能犯罪,也不可以随便犯罪。

我想为什么人会犯罪,因为人的目光太过短浅。人的眼睛只盯在七八十年,不犯罪就难受。但是我们的眼光如果超越了七八十年,我们就渴望成为完全人。其实《圣经》就是鼓励我们竭力追求,不断的成圣。这就是保罗所写的《哥林多后书》的最后一节,所以最后他说:**愿弟兄们多喜乐,你看完全人就喜乐。**反过来呢?犯罪不会喜乐,犯罪可辛苦了,没有一个人犯罪不辛苦的,因为犯罪就是把鬼邀请到他们的生命里。 **愿弟兄们都喜乐。要作完全人;要受安慰;要同心合意;要彼此和睦。**这就是完全人的特征。**如此,仁爱和平的神必常与你们同在。** (参《哥林多后书》13:11 )今天我们最需要的就是神与我们同在。如果神不与我们同在,我们就常常活在罪中,真的是很多问题没有答案的。 保罗在给哥林多教会的最后一封信中,就把《哥林多前书》和《哥林多后书》做了一个总结:**真福音就是使我们做完全人的福音**。我们真的需要有这种渴慕,**我要做完全人,我已经与基督同钉十字架,现在活着不再是我,乃是基督在我里面活着,并且我如今在肉身活着,是因信神的儿子而活着,他是爱我,为我舍己。**(参《加拉太书》2:20) 鼓励弟兄姐妹,大家一定要竭力做个完全人,竭力完全成圣,好预备去见主面。阿门!
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