Reverend Jake
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Saturday, June 21, 2025
HOW TO DEAL WITH A KNOW IT ALL
- Critical and unteachable: They may focus on finding fault with others' understanding or interpretations rather than seeking to learn or grow themselves.
- Impatient and lacking grace: Due to their belief in their own correctness, they may have little patience for those who don't agree with them or who are still learning.
- Domineering in discussions: They may monopolize conversations, quote experts excessively, and discourage others from sharing their thoughts or insights.
- Unsympathetic: They may struggle to empathize with those who are weak or struggling, as they perceive no personal weaknesses.
- Divisive: Their focus on pointing out errors and promoting their own views can create disharmony and undermine unity within the church.
- Dismissive of preaching and biblical teaching: They may not value opportunities to learn from sermons or Bible studies, as they believe they already have a complete understanding.
- Stunted spiritual growth: An unwillingness to learn or be corrected prevents individuals from deepening their understanding and relationship with God.
- Damage to church unity: The "Know-it-all's" arrogance and criticism can create a negative environment and drive away other members.
- Missed opportunities for genuine connection and support: Their lack of patience and sympathy can isolate them from others in the church community.
What Mr “Know it All” Doesn’t Know
Here are some of the characteristics and consequences of an unteachable person:
Ironically, Mr Know-it-all only seems to have a lot of biblical knowledge. He can drop the 30 lb. words and effectively argue his point. Very often he is quite involved and appears to have things together. However, the fact that he is unteachable makes him dangerous in the local church and a detriment to his own spiritual health.
I recently asked one of our younger children to do a job that required some detailed clean-up. In the course of explaining the job as well as the steps to complete the job, I was interrupted. “I know. Dad, I know.” Everything I said was punctuated with “I know.” It was like a Baptist church hitting you with Amen’s after everything. Then I let them do it. It was a disaster. Things didn’t get put away, they actually got misplaced. Instead of the table being cleaned the floor became messy. Upon coming back to check on the situation I asked, “What happened here?” The answer, not surprisingly, “I don’t know how to do that.”
In the church we have a lot of impediments to growth in godliness. We live in a sinful world, have imperfect preachers, have trials and tribulations, and a relentless enemy who endeavors to be the stick in our spokes at every turn. But there is one great impediment to growth, this is the impediment of thinking that we already know everything. Let’s call this person “Mr Know-it-All”.
Mr Know-it-All does not really think that they have to learn anything. They are already there. They are, in effect, unteachable.
When you put a word like “unteachable” next to this I am sure you can see the problem. Christians, when thinking biblically, operate out of the realization that they actually do not know everything that they need to know. We have things to learn both intellectually and empircally. The design of the church is to provide a context where we can grow in godliness or Christian maturity. Consider Ephesians 4:
“And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ,” (Ephesians 4:11–15
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Some quick observations on these verses: a) God provides teachers, b) teachers are to teach Scripture, c) saints need to be equipped to serve so the church is built up, d) this must go on until we all grow into Christlikeness, e) maturity is the goal that we are after.
In light of clarity of the goal (Christian Maturity), the specificity of what this is (Christlikenss), and the means by which it is attained (hearing, learning, & applying the Bible) we all (everyone, every single Christian this side of heaven) need to hear and heed the Bible.
See, what Mr Know it all doesn’t know, is that he doesn’t know it all. And this is a big problem–for him and the church where he fellowships.
Why is this such a problem? Well, in short he is not going to benefit from the ministry of the word and he is going to, by his obvious attitude, diminish its prominence in the life of the church.
In my 10 years of full-time pastoral ministry I have met Mr Know-it-all many times. I have seen him in the pulpit as well as the pew. He has different faces but he acts and looks the same. Here are some of the characteristics and consequences of an unteachable person:
- They are critical rather than constructive. It is almost like they thrive in finding out someone’s “wrong view” about something. Instead of seeing the church as a place to grow they see it as a place to show what they know. Mr Know-it-All excels in pointing out others wrongs while doing a very poor job at (ever) pointing out what is right.
- They are often short-tempered rather than long-suffering. Grace is ethereal. Because they are right and know everything they have little patience with others. You won’t often see this guy in a discipling relationship with others because they simply do not have the patience for people who are not like them. Further, when they do correct others they are harsh, belittling, and lacking gentleness.
- Talk a lot and don’t listen very much. This would make sense–why not talk (if you know it all) and why listen (if they don’t)?
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Monday, June 16, 2025
"A LITTLE LEARNING IS A SMALL THING" ALEXANDER POPE
A small amount of information gleaned from books, the internet and college courses can mislead people into thinking they are more expert then they really are. It can give them the illusion that they have infinite knowledge when they don't. In all these instances and more, a small amount of knowledge leads to false pride, then to faulty decision making and disastrous judgements. That's why this particular brand of knowledge has the potential of making you STUPID & DANGEROUS because you are nothing more than a SELF APPOINTED & SELF ANNOINTED FRAUD, LIAR & CHEAT!
SOME FINAL THOUGHTS
God did not put me on this planet to tolerate men and women of low character. It is not my goal in life to have everyone like me. If my telling the truth rubs you the wrong way, then perhaps you have some serious soul searching to do. I will instead do what God expects from me, and let the chips fall where they will. I refuse to assocaite with charlatans just to be on their good side. And I will maintain an emotional safe distance from toxic relationships.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
THE MARK OF THE BEAST; CLOSER TO US THAN WHAT MANY THINK !
Is it possible for a person to be saved/forgiven after taking the mark of the beast?
The mark of the beast is a mark that will be placed on a person’s forehead or right hand in the end times as a sign of allegiance to the Antichrist (Revelation 13:15–18). Further, no one will be allowed to engage in commerce without the mark (Revelation 13:17). It appears that some form of worship of the Antichrist is associated with receiving the mark (Revelation 14:9; 16:2), and those who refuse to worship the image of the beast will be killed (Revelation 13:15).
The question then arises as to whether a person who has received the mark of the beast can be forgiven. The answer to this question seems to be “no.” Revelation 14:10–11, describing the fate of someone who takes the mark of the beast, declares, “He also will drink the wine of God’s wrath, poured full strength into the cup of his anger, and he will be tormented with fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever, and they have no rest, day or night, these worshipers of the beast and its image, and whoever receives the mark of its name.”
The eternal destiny of those who take the mark of the beast is the lake of fire. Why is taking the mark of the beast a damnable sin against God? Why would God condemn a person to hell for taking the mark of the beast? It would appear that taking the mark of the beast will be a blasphemous act of willful defiance against God. Receiving the mark of the beast is essentially worshiping Satan. Those who take the mark have made the choice to serve Satan rather than obey God and receive Christ as Savior. When people make that decision during the tribulation, God will grant their request to be eternally separated from Him.
Sunday, May 25, 2025
THE TRAGIC DEATH OF 2 MESSIANIC JEWS BY AN ANTI-ZIONIST MAD MAN
Is Anti-Zionism the New Antisemitism?
Anti-Zionism is a complex and multifaceted concept that refers to opposition to Zionism.
Here's a breakdown:
- Zionism is a political movement, originally focused on establishing a Jewish state in the historical Land of Israel (Palestine), and now largely focused on supporting and defending the State of Israel.
- It's rooted in the historical and religious connection of Jews to the land and the desire for self-determination and a safe haven.
- 2. What does Anti-Zionism entail?
- Opposition to the creation and existence of Israel as a Jewish state: This often stems from a belief that the establishment of Israel involved the displacement of Palestinians and that the current state perpetuates injustice.
- Critiques of Israeli government policies and actions: This can include concerns about the treatment of Palestinians, the occupation of the West Bank, and the blockade of Gaza.
- Advocacy for alternative political arrangements: Some anti-Zionists support a binational state, while others advocate for a single democratic state where Jews and Palestinians have equal rights.
- 3. Motivations and Forms of Anti-Zionism:
- Palestinian Nationalism: Many Palestinians and their supporters are anti-Zionist due to the displacement and ongoing conflict stemming from the establishment of Israel.
- Religious Objections: Some religious groups, like certain Orthodox Jewish sects, historically and currently oppose Zionism for theological reasons, arguing that a Jewish state should not be established until the coming of the Messiah.
- Secular Ideologies: Anti-Zionism can also be rooted in anti-colonialist, socialist, or anti-nationalist ideologies.
- Antisemitism: Unfortunately, antisemitism can manifest as anti-Zionism, where hostility towards Israel becomes a guise for prejudice against Jews.
- Important Note:
- Distinction between Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism: It's crucial to differentiate between legitimate critiques of Israeli policies and antisemitism, which is prejudice against Jews.
- Debate and Controversy: The relationship between anti-Zionism and antisemitism is a subject of intense debate, with some arguing that certain forms of anti-Zionism are inherently antisemitic, while others reject this claim.
- In conclusion, anti-Zionism is a complex and controversial topic with diverse motivations and expressions. While some anti-Zionists are driven by genuine concerns about Palestinian rights and Israeli policies, it's important to be aware of instances where antisemitism can be disguised as anti-Zionism.
Thursday, May 15, 2025
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Sunday, May 11, 2025
What If The Book Of Revelations Had A Movie Trailer...?
Monday, May 5, 2025
I AM NOT A MUSLIM & NEVER WILL BE. HOWEVER I JUST WANT TO SHARE WHAT THE MUSLIMS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS SELF APPOINTED AND SELF ANNOINTED MAHDI
Monday, April 28, 2025
Saturday, April 26, 2025
I DIED FOR 44 HOURS & GOD ANSWERED THE MYSTERIES OF LIFE!
Friday, April 25, 2025
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