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The Glory of the gods
CHAPTER FOUR
man after the flesh.” If we are truly sons of God, our true appearance
and power cannot be that of humanity.
MEEKNESS: A LAW OF THE GODS
We have the power and the image of the gods. However, for the sake
of the mystery of godliness, God has instructed us to remain meek and
humble. By abstaining from vanity, God’s love for man is made visible
to the world. This state of meekness is the power of the gods, under
control.
1 Corinthians 6:12
All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all
things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of
any.
It does not yet appear what we shall be… but we shall all be changed
and revealed all in due time. As gods ‘all things are lawful’ unto us. It
is a fact there are no powers on the earth greater than that of the sons.
We have even been given power over all the power of the enemies
of God. However, for the sake of revealing this great salvation to
mankind, as well as our own testing of obedience, we are subjected
to the vanity of men. For us to exercise some of the powers we have,
would eliminate our ability to enter into the fellowship of Christ’s
sufferings. We are willingly led as sheep to the slaughter. Furthermore,
we are commanded to love our enemies and to do good to those who
hate us; for herein is the power of the gods manifested.
THE POWER OF THE SONS
Mark 16:17-18
17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall
they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it
shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall
recover.
Jesus walked in great power and might. He performed miracles too
numerous to tell. However, He told us we would do greater works than
He did. He has made us gods, and has given us the power to manifest
our godliness. We can speak in tongues that we know not. We can
drink poison and it not harm us. We can take up serpents and cast out
demons. This is the glory of a god.