Quote from the book Lord Change me. Evelyn: page 112-113
Now that we’ve looked into the methods
God uses to change us, the haunting question arises: How can I be absolutely sure it is the Lord
who is changing me? How can I know that
my lifestyle, the sum total of all my wisdom put into action, is really from
Him?
God showed me the fact that the Book of
James mentions four sources of wisdom from which I can obtain knowledge that
will change me. These four are
constantly vying for my lifestyle; and I discovered that only one of them is
God. Only one of the four is a trustworthy
source of direction for the changes in my life.
The other three are mentioned in…
James 3:15
“This wisdom descendeth not from above, but
is earthly [from other people], sensual [from within our sensual selves],
demoniacal [from demons]. Is there any way, then, that I can test the source of wisdom that is producing my lifestyle? James says the proof is in what it produces. “The wisdom that is from above [from the Lord] is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy” (3:17, This is in contrast to what the other three
sources produce: “But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonical. For where envying, and strife are, there is confusion and every evil work”
(vv.14-16, SCO)
The last chapter of this book is filled with so much treasure, you must read it.
http://www.evelynchristensonministries.org/bookstore.htmlReading this chapter has been so good for me. As I have been thinking about all of the truths in it, I realize that my sensual self has been the controlling force in my life way more than I have ever realized.
“The way of a fool seems right to
him”… Proverbs 12:15a
For many years I was
following my own dreams, believing they were God’s plan for me. My sensual self was speaking to me. I honestly thought it was God speaking to me,
but it was not. I am so thankful that
God is gracious, he forgives me, and opens my eyes to his truths.
Yet the LORD longs
to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him. Isaiah 30:18
This has been so amazing
reading this book again. The first time
I read it my eyes were opened to so many nuggets of wisdom. I was pretty young when I read it, and I am
so thankful for all that I learned as a young woman. I did not have to wait until I was older to
learn from Evelyn. Reading
Learning is not always easy,
but I have learned when God is asking me to change, he will give me what I
need to complete it. Change does not
happen overnight. It takes time and
energy, but I am so thankful for my Journeys of learning through Evelyn’s book,
Lord Change Me.
As I have said before, the
book is finished, but the learning continues.
God is not finished with me yet.
I am so thankful that once
again, God has been speaking to me through the words of Evelyn’s book. If he has spoken to you, please post your comments below. I had planned on beginning another one of Evelyn's books next week, but I do not have clarity about which one. I will be praying about it today and then post our next book in a few days. Thank you for your patience. My desire is for God to lead us through Evelyn's books. If you are interested in looking at all of Evelyn's books, go to http://www.evelynchristensonministries.org/bookstore.html
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