We all have the ability to control our words and our actions until pressure is applied. Once pressure is applied, the purity of our intent manifests in some form and at that time the fruit can be observed and judged by others. However FATHER can see in our hearts thus HE does not have to wait for pressure to occur because HE can see what is in our hearts and will apply the appropriate pressure so that we can know without a doubt what the purity of intent is in our hearts. By THE SPIRIT in Genesis chapter 3 it is recorded:
5 Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.
6 And the LORD was sorry that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart.
7 So the LORD said, “I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth, both man and beast, creeping thing and birds of the air, for I am sorry that I have made them.”
8 But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.
FATHER observed what was in man’s heart as well as the fruit produced by his intent and it was overwhelmingly wicked. Adam and Eve’s intent which caused their departure from the garden had continued to spread until the earth was filled evil, except for Noah:
9 This is the genealogy of Noah. Noah was a just, righteous man, perfect and blameless in his generations. Noah walked with God.
10 And Noah begot three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
11 The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence.
12 So God looked upon the earth, and indeed it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth.
The first remnant of eight souls were spared when FATHER’S judgment came in the form of a flood. FATHER did not remove Noah from the earth but made provision for him to be protected when FATHER’S judgment came forth. Noah did have a responsibility to build an ark and face ridicule during the construction period. We must note that Noah had a close and ongoing relationship with FATHER and could hear HIS Voice. FATHER instructed Noah on the details of the ark and what must be done to be safe from the judgment of the wicked. The animals also responded to the directives of FATHER when the time came to enter the ark.
Do you really believe FATHER would change HIS methods of protection and totally remove the remnant when the next major judgment occurs? Those who believe in the “rapture” must consider that fact that FATHER is not giving up on the earth but instead is bringing forth HIS Kingdom to the earth. When we meet Jesus in the air, I believe we are being raised spiritually to a higher plane where HE resides but we will remain on earth to bring forth FATHER’S Kingdom in its fullness. Why else would Jesus urge us to pray in Matthew 6:10 “Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”? FATHER isn’t changing HIS Divine plan and we should consider HIS Intent in the past when we study prophecy. We should not take one verse and base our future expectations on it because we will surely be misled as our ego enters in to fill in the gaps of such a doctrine. Such a mystery must be revealed by FATHER and HE reveals HIS mysteries to those who have ears to hear because they seek HIS Face.
In 1 Chronicles chapter 28 David speaks to Solomon according to what he has been instructed by FATHER:
9 “As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will cast you off forever.
10 Consider now, for the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary; be strong, and do it.”
FATHER revealed to David that HE knows the purity of intent within our hearts. We may be able to put on a perception of purity to others but we cannot fool Our Heavenly Father for HE can see our intent and our thoughts. Impurity of intent will cause you to be distanced from FATHER and if you are “cast off” it will be difficult to hear HIM. By THE SPIRIT Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians chapter 10:
6 Now these things became our examples, to the intent that we should not lust after evil things as they also lusted.
7 And do not become idolaters as were some of them. As it is written, “The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.”
8 Nor let us commit sexual immorality, as some of them did, and in one day twenty-three thousand fell;
9 nor let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed by serpents;
10 nor complain, as some of them also complained, and were destroyed by the destroyer.
11 Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come.
If you have lust in your heart, repent and remove it by the cleansing of The Word. Depart from evil and do not fellowship with those who tempt us to think evil, perverse thoughts which in the end will result in doing evil. We must guard our hearts at all times. We may be in this world but we are not of this world for our calling is to be light directed to the darkness and we are assured that light will overcome the darkness. This can only happen as we guard the purity of intent within our hearts. FATHER knows our intent before it manifests in word and deed so let us not fool ourselves and think no one knows our thoughts but us individually. Jesus spoke in Matthew chapter 5:
8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God.”
Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT in Philippians chapter 4:
8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.
And in 1 Timothy chapter 1:
5 Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith,
6 from which some, having strayed, have turned aside to idle talk,
7 desiring to be teachers of the law, understanding neither what they say nor the things which they affirm.
We should heed Paul’s warning concerning those who are teaching because the intent of their heart will ultimately come out in their words. If their heart is impure, their teaching will ultimately reflect their impurity. This is why we should ask FATHER to confirm whatever we are being exposed to in the teaching we each receive. The Holy Spirit will provide that check when you read or listen to a teaching if it is impure and we must each pay close attention when that check comes else we will be led astray. Let us guard our heart and keep it pure and we shall see GOD.