November 25, 2013 Spiritual Plagiarism Julie Ackerman Link John - TopicsExpress



          

November 25, 2013 Spiritual Plagiarism Julie Ackerman Link John 1:1-18 The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. -John 1:14 When I teach English composition, I require students to write in class. I know that in-class writing is their own work, so in this way I become familiar with each students writing voice and am able to detect if they borrow a bit too heavily from another writer. Students are surprised to learn that their writing voice-which includes what they say as well as how they say it-is as distinctive as their speaking voice. Just as the words we speak come from our hearts, so do the words we write. They reveal who we are. We become familiar with Gods voice in much the same way. By reading what He has written, we learn who He is and how He expresses Himself. Satan, however, tries to make himself sound like God (2 Cor. 11:14). By using Gods words in a slightly altered fashion, he comes up with convincing arguments for things that are untrue. For example, by convincing people to do things that simulate godliness, such as trusting in an outward regimen of self-discipline rather than Christs death for salvation (Col. 2:23), Satan has led many astray. God went to extremes to make sure wed recognize His voice. He not only gave us His Word, He gave us the Word made flesh-Jesus (John 1:14)-so that we will not be easily deceived or misled. Instill within my heart, dear Lord, A deep desire to know Your Word, I want to learn to hear Your voice That I may make Your will my choice. -D. DeHaan Your Word is very pure; therefore Your servant loves it. -Psalm 119:140 Ezekiel 24-26; 1 Peter 2 © 2013 by RBC Ministries. All rights reserved.
Posted on: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 12:36:44 +0000

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