Tongues of Fire-Pastor Paul's Podcast- Episode 01-Friends Part 2

Welcome to Episode 01-Tongues of Fire-Pastor Paul's Podcast for June 3, 2007.
This Sunday's Episode 01 is 'Friends Part 2' a continuation of last week's Introductory Episode 00 'Friends'. This week's episode addresses 'Idolatry'. It comes in many forms and it stands in the way of a full relationship with God. Its root is in our corrupt nature starting with the fall of Adam. It is difficult for humanity to worship a 'Spiritual God'. We worship an idol because it appeals to our senses; tangible, visual, audible, touchable.

Listen to Pastor Paul's Message 'Friends Part 2' recorded Feb 8, 1987.

Hostess with the Mostest: Jeanine Arnopoulos
Running time: 1:30:16-File size: 82.6MB

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Quoted Scriptures within Episode 01:

Isaiah 2:22

Psalm 41:9

Isaiah 2:7-8

Isaiah 2:17-22

Pastor Paul's Message titled 'Friends Part 2'-originally recorded during his Disciples Ministry Church Mission service on Sunday February 8, 1987. Some points of the message include:

-'Turn away from man whose breath is in his nose, for of what is he to be accounted?
-The Lord breathed life into Adam and he became a living being. Since the fall man he is a very nonspiritual creature.
-Made of soul and soil. The bible says, 'My soul cleaves to the dust.'
-We all resemble Adam with a corrupt nature always craving for something tangible, visible, audible and touchable.
-We are not content with things that appeal to our spirit- never, therefore, it is hard to believe in a spiritual God'.
-So Jesus, God's Son, came in the flesh-Did we believe?
-Any god other than a 'Spiritual God' would be absurd.
20 Minutes
-The flesh and the spirit are at war.
-By our very nature we are idolaters.
-In favorable circumstances man will fly to his idols.
-To something we love more than God-basically SELF.
-We worship the work of our hands.
-We make our own wealth our chief confidence.
-We worship wealth-to be a friend to the poor, the widow, the homeless, the sick is not popular.
-We strive to be popular.
-Nations worship power-every nation is armed and trusting in brute strength.
-We love visible power idolizing muscle.
-We trust in cleverness.
-Some idols: self, property, our bellies, achievements, symbols, priests, friends, family, things...etc.
50 Minutes
-Man is a very feeble creature; he loves today and hates tomorrow; he is happy then he is sad; he is changed many times by his circumstance.
-As the chain is measured by its weakest link, so man's weakest link is in his breath.
-You cannot store up life; you only get one breath at a time.
-Our life all depends on a puff of air.
-The 'Trees' and 'Grass' will outlive us-we are a mere shadow.
-Do not put your trust in idols including men.
-Men can not handle praise. Many times it ruins them.
-Put your trust and faith in God who knows and understands your needs.
-Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3

Closing Question:
'What should be our relation to man?
Cease ye from man. Do not count too heavily on him. Recognize that the Grace of God is what's keeping that man going. Cease to idolize any man, woman, child, or thing. Put your trust in God who will never leave you or forsake you.
Remember this:
'All things are working together for good for them who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose.'

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