Anyway, I found interesting what was stated in 2Ch 15:17 “But the high places were not taken away out of Israel: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect all his days.” Because..In just these three chapters there is three different instances of a prophet going to the king. He responded positively in two out of three cases 'But' in 2Ch 16:7-10 And at that time Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah, and said unto him, Because thou hast relied on the king of Syria, and not relied on the LORD thy God, therefore is the host of the king of Syria escaped out of thine hand. Were not the Ethiopians and the Lubims a huge host, with very many chariots and horsemen? yet, because thou didst rely on the LORD, he delivered them into thine hand. For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars. Then Asa was wroth with the seer, and put him in a prison house; for he was in a rage with him because of this thing. And Asa oppressed some of the people..

My historical reference is related to Cromwell's troops in Scotland when William Guthrie preached boldly in their presence for there were those, acting in a national capacity, from England in responce to a few who were acting in a national capacity as well and all contrary to the Solemn League and Covenant. Mr Guthrie pointed out in the sermon that the sectaries were holding the whole nation of Scotland accountable for what a few in the military did contrary to the majority that were aiming at faithfulness to their vows. In the sermon he boldly stated the occupying army was aware of this yet continued in the occupation and war like tactics upon innocent people, God's people.

@Mcorneli your suggested reading is not necessary since the Scripture gives adequate information necessary regarding the topic - the problems men and women face in how they related to one another. Sin is the underlying problem and Jesus Christ's obedience to the Father (Luke 22:42) in covering the sins of His people, His perfect righteousness, according to what is written he imputes to His people together with their progressive sanctification when they by the Spirit mortify the deeds of the flesh goes a long way to the solution in this life. All there is room for in a post it note. I admit the increase in want of restraint, in our society in general, compounds things and complicates. Deception's tangled web I'm afraid.

Committing sins of omission, (above) leads to sins of commission disqualifying unbiased op

Rev 7:9-12 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God (Ps.4:8) which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb. And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts (utterance to the ministry), and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God, Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.

Psa 46:4 There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.
Psa 46:5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.
Psa 46:6 The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.
Psa 46:7 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour. In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be m

Don't know why B McC knew what Chris didn't state?

Rom.11:21-23 For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed that he spare not thee...

We cannot keep any of the commands perfectly, Jesus did, his righteouness is imputed to us. Without holiness no man will not see the Lord. To have one day in 7 to enjoy our rest in Christ having the ability to think on him without distraction, is a delight, if we're walking in the Spirit. Heb.12:14 Read Hebrews 4 from the Geneva Bible Notes and Matthew Henry, Resting from our own works is resting from the works of the flesh. It is in that way Christ grants us rest – eternally. He who is the fulfillment of the law, imputes his perfect keeping of it to us wherein we res

Atheism is not only the attempt of fallen man; For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers..Ephes 6:12-13 to discredit God and usurp His authority as Creator/Redeemer. There is also ignorance, idolatry, and profanity. A word study of profane would be helpful, it can mean to break (as break ones word) or defile (Heb.chalal used in Lev.) One can profane the Lord's Day. And yes, sc we can rejoice and be thankful every day but can you set aside every day over which Jesus is Lord in thought, word and deed, in such a public way, since we are commanded to labor six days? Isa 58:13,14 If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the LORD, honourable; and shalt honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words: Then shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it. Jacob's heritage by faith is Abraham's see Gal.4:24-31

The WCF corrects Romes views of the Christian Sabbath and her adding to Scripture in worship or doctrine. Not rightly observing the Lord's Day removes one of the means to prevent sins of omission and lead to sins of commission, all sin makes us defy God's revealed will ..2Thess.2:11

Blessings in the Beloved.

Eph 2:8-10 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
John, it is the work of the Spirit to convince us that the miseries of this life are the consequence of sin, our sin. When God convinces a man,woman or child that their sin has alienated them from God; then what Christ freely offers us is both understood and warmly embraced. O the free, free grace of God that has placed me in Christ's death and resurrection to a newness of life. Gal.2:20,21

Force implies against the will, God makes us willing in the day of His power.
You do not appear to be willing, if you see it as a contrary force.

The Church in Paul's day was closer to the doctrine of the apostles and prophets. This is at a time of great falling away. How does that effect the situation and all those involved? When sin is first observable to the local assembly, in its earliest troubling of the people of God, isn't that when Matthew 18 should be instituted in order to prevent full blown scandal? It has been my observation that religious pluralism has destroyed church discipline, one can just leave and take his/her sin elsewhere lack of communication between Churches division, schism and gossip complicate. Accountability begins at the top, the OT prophets rebuked accordingly as did the letters in Rev.2&3

In Joshua 24 these are they that entered the promised land they too are a useful ensample for us. 2 Tim 3:16,

Blessings to you and yours. Searchers are being looked for.

The covenant of works brought Adam and sons into a state of sin and misery, not only are we unable but unwilling to help ourselves in God's way of faith. Cain's posterity offered to God something less then what he requires-faith in Christ. It is Christ's propitiation of man's just and due wrath and His and imputed righteousness (whether Christ to come in the OT or has come in the NT) Christ alone is sufficient to meet the demands of a holy God. The effectual call of God convinces us that our misery in this life is due to our own sins, the Holy Spirit quickens us as individuals to hear our Prophet when he says 'you' are the man whatever the sin, we each of us, have between God and ourselves. God must convince by His Word preached and Spirit that Christ is the only mediator as the God/man in whom we can approach so holy a God. It is written; the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. God is a consuming fire outside of Christ' righteousness, ours will never be eno

There are sins so grievous and situations so complex that they cannot be addressed at the local level and then Churches of like-mind would be involved. No one is given over to the greater excommunication as a first step.