Hebrews 11:14 KJV
For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.
They that say they are strangers and pilgrims on the earth and by that declare plainly that they seek a country not of this earth.
Matthew Poole says
"The reason of faith’s effect in their dying, is the bringing in view a better life, state, and place than any earthly one. For these believers, by word and life professing themselves to be strangers and pilgrims on this earth, and seeing God’s promises, and embracing them, declare and show plainly to all who see them, or converse with them, that they seek a country, and a place of rest, which they were not possessed of."
I wonder. Sometimes, if we are clear concerning our intentions. It could appear, and I believe it does appear to the lost world, that Christianity is but another world view. I believe they view Christianity as just another political party or ideological position; liberal, conservative or Christian.
And no wonder they see us so. So much of Christianity is but another attempt to influence the masses and build human wealth and power with followers. There isn't a lot of surrender among Christians today. There isn't much other worldliness. The is just another way of life in this world.
It has to become more than our words if we are ever to declare plainly that we seek another country. We are going to have to quit seeking this one if we would declare to those around us in no uncertain terms, that our citizenship is in heaven.
For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.
They that say they are strangers and pilgrims on the earth and by that declare plainly that they seek a country not of this earth.
Matthew Poole says
"The reason of faith’s effect in their dying, is the bringing in view a better life, state, and place than any earthly one. For these believers, by word and life professing themselves to be strangers and pilgrims on this earth, and seeing God’s promises, and embracing them, declare and show plainly to all who see them, or converse with them, that they seek a country, and a place of rest, which they were not possessed of."
I wonder. Sometimes, if we are clear concerning our intentions. It could appear, and I believe it does appear to the lost world, that Christianity is but another world view. I believe they view Christianity as just another political party or ideological position; liberal, conservative or Christian.
And no wonder they see us so. So much of Christianity is but another attempt to influence the masses and build human wealth and power with followers. There isn't a lot of surrender among Christians today. There isn't much other worldliness. The is just another way of life in this world.
It has to become more than our words if we are ever to declare plainly that we seek another country. We are going to have to quit seeking this one if we would declare to those around us in no uncertain terms, that our citizenship is in heaven.
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