Study Desk

I know these regulations seem wise because they require strict discipline, self-denial, and much practice. But they are useless in conquering your sinful self. They actually open the door to sin, they don't close it.

A day hand who doesn't check the corners in a gathering will be held responsible—for God sees all. Riding for the Lord isn't an excuse to do poor work. You are held to a higher standard because you are a top hand.

I chose him because he's going to tell y'all the truth about what we've been going through. This message is going to encourage y'all to keep on keeping on.

Now that you are branded with the Holy Ghost, you've experience just how hard it can be to be a real cowboy. You've had trouble from your own friends, family, and countrymen because of the cowboys you've become. You're not alone in your suffering. This is what had already happened to the outfits in Judea. Those cowboys suffered horrible things from the Jews just because they rode for the brand of Jesus.

The Jews have a habit of killing God's cowboys. Some of them are even responsible for the death of Jesus himself. If they did it to them, they'll do it to us. Your troubles aren't because you've done something wrong, but because you are now doing things right. We are living evidence of this fact. But make no mistake about it. God ain't pleased with them or their ways. They, and the others of the world like them, stand in the gate to the narrow trail in hopes that a little difficulty will make those destined for eternity turn around and run.

But, just because we've been separated physically (not spiritually), that doesn't mean we don't hanker to return and ride in glory with y'all again.

We can't help but be proud of y'all because of your faith and love for one another.

And just when you think you can't handle anymore, he's gonna come riding in and help you. He's done the same for us over and over again. You'll know when he comes to give you relief because you'll see him riding back over the hill. But he won't be alone! He'll bring with him the purifying fire and all his powerful angels.

He's coming back to prove our faith is real and to show the world who the real boss is. He will welcome you into his arms because you have seen, heard, and believed his message.

You'll know him because he will make himself an enemy of God by claiming he is the one who is to be worshipped. He'll even put a throne in God's house, proclaiming himself to be God.

I'm not saying they should be treated as enemies, but let your actions be a warning to them, not because you hate them, but because you love them.

You'll also have to contend with those who try to rebrand God's chosen people with made-up stories. Also keep a watch out for those who think they are better than everyone else because they have fancy pedigrees. Such people don't have faith, they just like to talk. Such talks lead to endless arguments that don't lead people down the narrow trail.

Just because a lady has taken a few lessons doesn't mean she's ready to teach. This ain't no different for anyone. Her job is to learn quietly and practice what she learns.

Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young. Prove them wrong by the way you speak, act, love, and the way you prove your ride is truth.

Anyone who is a slave should give full respect for their master. Not because of who the master is, but because of who they are. That way, God's ways are never questioned in any situation.

Even if a slave is a believer and so is his master, that doesn't mean the slave shouldn't obey like he should. A believing slave should obey a believing master better than any other slave does.I'm telling you these things because I want you to teach others what you've learned.

Don't ever be ashamed about telling someone of your love for the Lord. I ask that you not be ashamed of me either. I know what others say because I'm in prison. But I'm locked up because of my love of the Lord, not because I did something shameful. As you grow in strength, so will grow the bullseye on your back. The strength you need to endure will come from the good news, not yourself.

And because I tell others this good news, I have ended up shackled like a dog. But God's word breaks every chain.

These people need to have their mouths shut because they are driving people away from God with their foolish talk. Pickle clipping and selling salvation is big money and that is their god.

He saved us, not because we'd done something good, but because he did it all perfect and had mercy on our souls. He took the tally book of our sins and erased it once and for all through our new birth and new ride through the Holy Ghost.