Judge Yourself That You Be Not Judged

For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.
(1 Cor. 11:31)
Years ago, God told me to talk to one of the most outstanding healing evangelists of that time in America. In his ministry, I saw some of the greatest healings I have ever seen - blind eyes opened and deaf-mute people healed instantly!

God said to me, "You go tell that man that if he doesn't judge himself, he won't live much longer. First, tell him to walk in love toward his fellow man, particularly his fellow ministers. Second, tell him to judge himself on money. And, third, tell him to judge himself on diet."

Well, he didn't judge himself. Within three years time, he was dead. Was it the will of God? No. Yet there were many healings and miracles under this man's ministry. Brother Oral Roberts said to me, "I believe that man was the greatest man of faith. He had more faith than anyone I've ever seen."

I said, "I guarantee that's true. He was a man of faith; he would dare the devil." But the problem was, he started daring God. You can get by with daring the devil, but when you start daring God, you're in trouble. But it didn't have to be that way. It wasn't the highest purpose of God for him to die early.

If you'll judge yourself, you'll not be judged. If you've sinned and done wrong, just say, "That's wrong. I've sinned." If you've missed it, admit you did and ask God for forgiveness. If you'll judge yourself, you won't be judged, and you can walk on in health.

Confession
I will judge myself. I will turn from wrong ways and will follow God's ways. Then I will walk in health and healing.
Source: Health Food Devotions by Kenneth E. Hagin.
Excerpt permission granted by Faith Library Publications

For His Body, the Church

And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, Which is his body, the fullness of him that fills all in all (Eph.1:19-23). 

In every place where the Bible mentions the Name of Jesus, it also refers to His Body, the Church, because the Name was given to Jesus so that the Church might use it. 

The ones who need to use His Name are those who have become joint-heirs with Jesus Christ; and those who are in contact with men and women in need of deliverance from Satan. 

All that Jesus is by inheritance is in that Name! All Jesus has done through conquest is in that Name! And that Name belongs to the Body of Christ: It belongs to you and me! God has made this investment for the Church. The Church has a right to draw upon this deposit for her every need! That Name has within it the fullness of the Godhead. 

Confession: I have a right to use the Name of Jesus against the enemy. I have a right to use that Name in prayer. I have a right to use that Name in praise and worship. 

Source: Faith Food Devotions by Kenneth E. Hagin.
Excerpt permission granted by Faith Library Publications

KEEP STANDARD

Any one or system that doesn’t have standard cannot stand. No system lasts beyond the standard that is in place. You can not live beyond the visionary and administrative standard you build for yourself.

Your standard is the protection to your destiny.

Without standard destiny will turn to destitute.

Build standard Maintain standard Improve on standard But never, never change standard.

Your standard is your identity.

Those who compromise standard will loose their identity. Don’t bend if you don’t want to blend.

Once you blend you loose your identity.

Stand out if you want to end as outstanding.

Never live your life or organization on the platform of union where ?just anything goes.

If anything, relate in unity that is built in principles and standards. Guard yourself from every deviation by maintaining standard.

What then is standard? It is a frame within which a system is governed, guarded and guided in pursuit of its visionary and administrative endeavours.

Destiny goes down whether of individuals or of any society when standard is lowered.

Level of standard is the ultimate measure and quality of a person/society.

If you keep standard people around will naturally grow to catch up with it

YOUR FRUIT IS YOUR PROOF!

Your world is tired of your explanation. Explanation is exhibited in the realm of excuses and ends a man in mediocrity. Nothing speaks for you like your fruits.

That is what the world and even God uses to rate and value your worth. Matthew 7.20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.? Your fruit is your work which in turn is the measure of your worth.

You have to work it out. Galatians 5.22, 23

By exhibiting love, offering joy, and peace; showing long suffering and gentleness, demonstrating goodness and faith, showing meekness and temperance.

A fruit attracts and compels attention.

Let your life so speak before all who behold you.

Resurrection Greatness

"Jesus hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. For unto which of the angels said he, at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee" (Heb. 1:4-5 AMP)

"God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee" (Acts 13:33 AMP).

When did Jesus inherit His Name? When was it conferred upon Him?

It was conferred when Jesus was made alive out of spiritual death—when He was raised from the dead.

It was at Jesus' resurrection that God said, "Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee." And it was after His resurrection that Jesus revealed all authority in Heaven and in earth had been given to Him.

Every statement regarding the fact that Jesus' Name was inherited or conferred upon Him, shows that Jesus received the greatness of His Name, the fullness of it, after His resurrection from the dead.

Confession: Jesus is Lord. He is risen from the dead, and He is Lord. The power and authority demonstrated in the resurrection abides in the Name and He has given that Name to me.

Source: Faith Food Devotions by Kenneth E. Hagin.
Excerpt permission granted by Faith Library Publications

Speak in Faith

We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak.
(2 Cor. 4:13)

Every time Brother Kemp and his wife would start to pray over their food, she would burst out laughing. She would say, "I'm healed. The Word says I'm healed." On the tenth day after I laid hands on her, every single symptom disappeared. 

Afterward, she said, "I knew according to the Word of God that I was healed when you laid hands on me; the power of God came on me. Yet I had all the symptoms I ever had." 

You see, this woman could have reasoned, "Well, if I'm healed, why am I still sitting here?" She could have reasoned herself right out of her healing. But she began to praise God. 

She began to say, "Oh, I'm so glad I'm well. I'm so glad I can walk. I'm so glad I'm not bound to this chair anymore." She was speaking in faith because she believed what First Peter 2:24 says. 

Confession

It is written in First Peter 2:24 that by His stripes, ye were healed. If we were, then I am; I am healed. I am well. I am in good health. I can do things that I couldn't do before. I'm so glad I'm healed.

5 Benefits of Praying in Tongues

When you are baptized in the Holy Spirit, you receive a gift from God—the gift of speaking (or praying) in tongues. It is a powerful gift that every believer should desire. In fact, here are five benefits to praying in tongues:

1. Praying in Tongues Allows You to Speak Directly to God

“For if you have the ability to speak in tongues, you will be talking only to God, since people won’t be able to understand you. You will be speaking by the power of the Spirit, but it will all be mysterious.” –1 Corinthians 14:2

When you pray in tongues, you are praying God’s will, directly to Him. It allows your mind to get out of the way so your spirit can commune with the Father.

2. Praying in Tongues Keeps You in Tune With the Holy Spirit

“And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability.” –Acts 2:4

Tongues is a gift from God. It allows you to pray the will of God by the empowering of the Holy Spirit. When you pray in tongues, you are yielding to the Holy Spirit who dwells in you. Then you are allowing that same Spirit to pray through you, so you are in tune with Him.

3. Praying in Tongues Strengthens Your Spirit

“A person who speaks in tongues is strengthened personally, but one who speaks a word of prophecy strengthens the entire church.” –1 Corinthians 14:4

Praying in tongues builds you up spiritually and helps you to live a Spirit-led life. 

4. Praying in Tongues Allows You to Pray Even When You Don’t Know What to Pray

“And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words.” –Romans 8:26

Even when you don’t know how or what to pray, you can still pray…in tongues. You can trust your spirit to pray the perfect will of God, regardless of the situation.

5. Praying in Tongues Is a Weapon Against the Work of the Enemy

“And then he told them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved.… These miraculous signs will accompany those who believe: They will cast out demons in my name, and they will speak in new languages.… They will be able to place their hands on the sick, and they will be healed.’” –Mark 16:15-18

Jesus proclaimed several things that would happen to those who followed Him and continued His work. Speaking in tongues is one of those gifts, and it allows Jesus’ followers to stand against the work of the enemy.

Praying in tongues is a gift that’s available to every believer. It allows you to pray God’s will to Him. It keeps you in tune with the Holy Spirit and strengthens your spirit as you stand against the work of the devil. Don’t discount this powerful gift from God. Desire it. Embrace it and relish the strength it adds to your spiritual life.

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