APOSTLE D. A. KEITH's Posts - Black Preaching Network2024-03-28T23:05:55ZAPOSTLE D. A. KEITHhttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/apostledkeithhttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/61477879?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://abcpreachers.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=1j0kladbvpyuj&xn_auth=noHautinesstag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2010-11-28:916966:BlogPost:17946232010-11-28T22:12:22.000ZAPOSTLE D. A. KEITHhttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/apostledkeith
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><span class="wordsofchrist"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: #333333"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">Matthew 23:5-7</font></font></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri"><span class="wordsofchrist">they make</span> <span class="strongs">broad</span> <span class="strongs">their</span> <span class="strongs">phylacteries,…</span></font></font></font></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span class="wordsofchrist"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: #333333"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">Matthew 23:5-7</font></font></span></b></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri"><span class="wordsofchrist">they make</span> <span class="strongs">broad</span> <span class="strongs">their</span> <span class="strongs">phylacteries,<a name="a" id="a"></a> and</span> <span class="strongs">enlarge</span> <span class="wordsofchrist">the</span> <span class="strongs">borders</span> <span class="wordsofchrist">of</span> <span class="strongs">their</span> <span class="strongs">garments,</span> <span class="strongs">And</span> <span class="strongs">love</span> <span class="wordsofchrist">the uppermost</span> <span class="strongs">rooms</span> <span class="strongs">at</span> <span class="strongs">feasts,</span> <span class="strongs">and</span> <span class="wordsofchrist">the chief</span> <span class="strongs">seats</span> <span class="strongs">in</span> <span class="wordsofchrist">the</span> <span class="strongs">synagogues,</span> <span class="strongs">And</span> <span class="strongs">greetings</span> <span class="strongs">in</span> <span class="wordsofchrist">the</span> <span class="strongs">markets,</span> <span class="strongs">and</span> <span class="wordsofchrist">to be</span> <span class="strongs">called</span> <span class="strongs">of</span> <span class="strongs">men,</span> <span class="strongs">Rabbi,</span> <span class="strongs">Rabbi.</span></font></font></font></p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #333333; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt"><span style="mso-list: Ignore">- </span></span><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">Enlarge their phylacteries (boxes containing key scriptures from the law).</font></p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #333333; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt"><span style="mso-list: Ignore">- </span></span><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">These boxes were made bigger to symbolize the wearers’ eagerness to obey the law.</font></p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #333333; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt"><span style="mso-list: Ignore">- </span></span><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">This is similar to those that memorize scriptures and attain multiple degrees in order to be highly esteemed among men.</font></p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #333333; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt"><span style="mso-list: Ignore">- </span></span><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">They enlarge the boarders of their garments by adding more and more tassels (<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Numbers 15:38).</span></font></font></font></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Isaiah 3:16-24</font></font></font></b></p>
<p style="BACKGROUND: white"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Moreover the LORD saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet: Therefore the LORD will smite with a scab the crown of the head of the daughters of Zion, and the LORD will discover their secret parts. In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of their tinkling ornaments about their feet, and their cauls, and their round tires like the moon, The chains, and the bracelets, and the mufflers, The bonnets, and the ornaments of the legs, and the headbands, and the tablets, and the earrings, The rings, and nose jewels, The changeable suits of apparel, and the mantles, and the wimples, and the crisping pins, The glasses, and the fine linen, and the hoods, and the vails. And it shall come to pass, that instead of sweet smell there shall be stink; and instead of a girdle a rent; and instead of well set hair baldness; and instead of a stomacher a girding of sackcloth; and burning instead of beauty.</span></p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #333333; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt"><span style="mso-list: Ignore">- </span></span><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">Giving flirtatious stares (Ogling).</font></p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #333333; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt"><span style="mso-list: Ignore">- </span></span><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">Adorning themselves with bells, bonnets, jewelry, mantles, and veils.</font></p>
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<p style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #333333; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt"><span style="mso-list: Ignore">- </span></span><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">Walking with quick little steps.</font></p>
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<p style="TEXT-INDENT: 0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri"><font color="#000000">These two references speak of individuals that use external items to heighten their appearance and perception. The reasoning behind this attempt in the first reference was a religious purpose and a personal purpose in the second. Without a doubt these two references are similar in that they both preceded Gods’ judgment. The Pharisees enlarged their phylacteries (boxes that contained scripture written on parchment). These boxes were worn on the forehead and left arm by a leather strap. They did this to exemplify their adherence to and value of the law. They took it to the next level by enlarging these boxes in that they will be obvious for all to see. </font></font></font></p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: 0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri"><font color="#000000">The daughters of Zion wore bells, bonnets, jewelry, mantles, veils, and fragrances. These were worn to entice the men in order to be taken care of (How often do we notice the same behavior today?). These women would be decked out in appearance. They even had a matching walk with the clothes they wore. If their goal was to be a TEN (they succeeded). They were so successful in catching attention; they can now add God to their list. </font></font></font></p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: 0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri"><font color="#000000">Both the Pharisees and Daughters of Zion caught the attention of God! They did not catch His attention because they were prestigious nor did they gain it because they were beautiful. God was concerned with their outward adornment and educational achievements and their inward deprivation. The LORD told them both that there would be destruction to come due to their haughtiness. Just as there were consequences for having a haughty spirit back then, there are consequences today for the same issue. </font></font></font></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 15.75pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="vrsone"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><font color="#000000">You may think that you’re it, the bomb, a bag of chips and a juice; but if your inward man does not match your outer appearance you may want to seek the LORD for help. You may think that your academic achievements qualify you to be placed above those that have not reached the same level; God does not show preference to anyone because of their achievements! Job said, “</font><span style="COLOR: #001320">who (God) shows no partiality to princes and does not favor the rich over the poor, for they are all the work of his hands? They die in an instant, in the middle of the night; the people are shaken and they pass away; the mighty are removed without human hand. “His eyes are on the ways of men; he sees their every step”. Therefore brethren, I exhort you to renew the inner man and let the light of Christ shine through you, rather than having a form of Godliness and lacking the power that comes with godliness (Exousia and Dunamis).</span></span></p>In the Spirit (Posted to MYSPACE)tag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2009-10-15:916966:BlogPost:10507312009-10-15T15:40:43.000ZAPOSTLE D. A. KEITHhttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/apostledkeith
Tuesday, December 09, 2008<br />
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IN THE SPIRIT (A WORD TO ALL BELIEVERS)<br />
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Current mood:Anointed<br />
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As I stand in front of my computer I am ushered into the prescence of the spirit. The church is in a superficial state and lacks authentic worship. Ofcourse, this is not pertaining to the entire body, rather to a good portion of the body. Thus saith the Lord, "There is a thin line between being pleasing to me and being in my perfect will. There are too many of you standing on the wrong side of the fence.…
Tuesday, December 09, 2008<br />
<br />
IN THE SPIRIT (A WORD TO ALL BELIEVERS)<br />
<br />
Current mood:Anointed<br />
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As I stand in front of my computer I am ushered into the prescence of the spirit. The church is in a superficial state and lacks authentic worship. Ofcourse, this is not pertaining to the entire body, rather to a good portion of the body. Thus saith the Lord, "There is a thin line between being pleasing to me and being in my perfect will. There are too many of you standing on the wrong side of the fence. I am a God of abumdance....Abundant praise, Abundant grace, and abundant love. My abundant love for you will not allow me to see you continue to walk in a less than abundant anointing. I have allowed you to operate under an outdated anointing for too long, now is the time for my glory to be revealed on the earth like never before but it must first be shown in you. For this reason will I set you free from the destructive lifestyle that you are living. I am bringing you to a greater level of anointing, a gretaer level of understanding in relation to my will and creation. I am bringing you into a greater level of anointing, but you must clean your robes before coming into my prescence. Come back to the side of my perfect will. Those in leadership, forsake your own desire for the church and follow me. Take upon you my yoke and carry my burden, not your own. Come back to me! I am knocking on the door, will you let me back in? The very lives and potential of the sheep is dependant upon your obedience. Don't be like David and allow the people to die, don't be like the heathen and only take concern for yourself. Be a righteous branch and grow. Be a holy vessel and let my light shine through you so that the lost will see their way to me. Be that servant that will hear me say....well done you good and faithful servant".