BLESSINGS EVEN IN DISSENT AND SCANDAL

BLESSINGS EVEN IN DISSENT AND SCANDAL My Dear Precious Child, In Paul's letter to the Romans he encouraged them to appreciate and welcome into their midst many people who had been favorable to the ministry of Paul. He named both women and men for them to give favor and thanksgiving for their help in multiple ways in many towns and provinces. He also sent greetings to many people who had helped him, welcomed him and appreciated his teachings in Rome.(Romans 16:1-16) Then Paul reiterated his warnings that he had written at the beginning of the letter, begging the believers in Rome to be on the watch against other believers who would cause dissension and scandal which were contrary to the teachings of the Holy Spirit. He cautioned the Romans to avoid the company of those trouble causing brothers. Paul wrote that those men did not serve Christ Jesus but instead served their own bellies and they deceived the simple minded people with their smooth and flattering words. He assured the Roman believers that their obedience to the Holy Spirit's warnings through him, telling them to beware of the dissenters, was well known in the other churches. His repeated warning was for them to be wise in regard to Good and innocent in all that is evil. He reiterated that when they are obedient in keeping peace that I, the God of peace, would quickly crush the devil under their feet. (Romans 16:17-20) Paul sent blessings from Timothy, his fellow minister, to the church at Rome and also sent greetings and blessings from other believers who asked to be remembered. He mentioned that he also sent his greetings to the Roman believers as well as the greetings of fellow Christians. (Romans 16:21-22) He ended his lengthy letter to the believers in Rome by praying for them, asking Me to strengthen them in the Gospel which he had proclaimed which reveals the mystery hidden for many years but which was then manifested through the prophets and at the command of Me, whom he proclaimed as the Eternal God, and that Gospel was made known to all the Gentiles so that they would believe and obey, asking that to Me, whom he called the only Wise One, would glory be given through Jesus Christ into endless ages. (Romans 16: Paul's letter to the Roman believers contains truths that had not been revealed before that time to the church, such as the benefits of intercessory spiritual prayers in language of the Holy Spirit, the plight of people who listen to false prophets, the fullness of the ministry of Jesus Christ and the blessings that overtake a person who is guided by My Holy Spirit. Paul wrote that to a person who walks in the guidance of My Holy Spirit plus prays in the language of My Holy Spirit equals all things working together for your good in your life on earth. (Romans 8; Romans 16:25) Your Father of Multitudes of Blessings