THE MEANING BEHIND THE TERM; PULPIT



Well, the pulpit isn't to glorify the pastor or any other office that stands before the people in church; although, many would wrongly find pride and fame, given the privilege to be seated at the front of the church. The word actually stands for something so much greater, which actually benefits the people. The term; Pulpit, means to "pull people from the pit". What pit you may ask? ... The Holy Bible speaks of many pits in which people are liable to fall within; some of the pits are referenced to sins which are snares that pull people into a downward spiral away from God, truth, and life. Another term for these sins is Strongholds. Strongholds do just what its name implies; hold a person down with great strength, keeping them in bondage and enslavement to itself. Another type of pit in which the Bible speaks, is the pits that are found in Hell. The Bible speaks of pits that the unsaved fall into upon entering the gates of Hell, and it speaks of pits that a person will dwell in while in Hell that he or she has dug for their own selves based on the sins that did upon the earth. Each person that willfully sins against God, actually causes their personal pit in Hell that is awaiting them, to enlarge, and grow in depth. The "Pulpit" is a metaphor for preaching the truth of God, to help pull people out of their pits in life or the one that awaits them after their physical death. This is why it is SOOOOOO important that preachers preach the truth of God's Word; THEY WILL BE GRAVELY ACCOUNTABLE for their purpose in the Pulpit. The Pulpit isn't for those who just want to be glorified behind a title or position. The Pulpit isn't for those who lust after peoples money for their livelihood. The Pulpit isn't for those who just want to do people good by doing an act of Community Service. The Pulpit isn't for those who sugar coat God's Word so that they are liked by the people. The Pulpit isn't for those who want to sit before it for entertainment purposes as one would do a television or concert, or to be acknowledged from others that they attend church, or to feel secure in being saved. The Pulpit are for those who are BOLD, BRAVE, CONFIDENT, KNOWLEGABLE, CALLED BY GOD, AND FIND URGENCY IN SHARING THE TRUTH ABOUT THE GOSPEL DESPITE ADVERSITY, AND AT ANY COST, TO SAVE LIVES, EVEN IF THAT MEANS LOSING THEIR OWN.

HOW DEEP IS YOUR PIT??? ARE YOU IN A PIT??? IS YOUR CHURCH LEADER PULLING YOU AND OTHERS OUT OF YOUR PIT/S???

Matthew 15:14

"Let them alone; they are blind guides of the blind And if a blind man guides a blind man, both will fall into a pit".

Proverbs 26:27
He who digs a pit will fall into it, And he who rolls a stone, it will come back on him.

Revelation 9:2
He opened the bottomless pit, and smoke went up out of the pit, like the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkened by the smoke of the pit.

Psalm 35:7-8
For without cause they hid their net for me; Without cause they dug a pit for my soul.

Psalm 7:15
He has dug a pit and hollowed it out, And has fallen into a hole which he made.

Psalm 94:13
That you may grant him relief from the days of adversity, Until a pit is dug for the wicked.

Isaiah 24:17-18
Terror and pit and snare Confront you, O inhabitant of the earth.

Job 33:18
He keeps back his soul from the pit, And his life from passing over into Sheol.

Proverbs 1:12
Let us swallow them alive like Sheol, Even whole, as those who go down to the pit;

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BREAKING FREE FROM STRONGHOLDS

 

It is true that the Holy Spirit, that dwells within believers; yearns with intense envy and jealousy for our souls, all the time. However, the most recognizable time of longing is when we are confronted with temptations. We are all subject to fail at conquering some of the fiery darts that WILL come at us daily. When we fail, we are often chastised by the adversary, in our minds, that we are not capable of pleasing God, enduring in strength, renewed in our thoughts and actions, saved, and truly in love with God. We begin to feel that the task of remaining faithful and loyal to God surpasses our ability. Which leaves the question, "What is blocking me from breaking free from what seems like a never ending cycle?"

Let's begin to understand that when you war against temptations; you are not in the battle alone. 1 Corinthians 10:13 tells us, "No temptation has seized you which is not common to man. God is faithful. He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bear. When you are tempted, He will provide a way out so that you can stand up under it." Most of us, will be confronted by temptations, believing that we alone can deny access to any and all forbidden activities that come our way. However, the word of God says that there is way that seems right unto men, but instead it leads to death (Proverbs 14:12). We have been given the Holy Spirit within us to remind of us the ways of conquering sin. The Holy Spirit speaks to us through our subconscious guiding us away from those things that present themselves harmful to us. Even if we are not practiced in knowing the scriptures, the Holy Spirit still urges us to separate ourselves from what is considerably harmful to our souls and bodies. We have the ability to either adhere to the Holy Spirit or to suppress the voice of the Holy Spirit by choosing to listen or choosing to ignore the forewarning. Our choice in hearing or remaining deaf, determines whether we will be successful at overcoming or falling prey to the enslavement of whatever that sin may be. The book of James, reminds us, that when we are tempted by sin, that is not the time to be complacent, lazy, lighthearted, in denial, to be at ease, joking around, jolly, unconcerned, comfortable, or teasing. Temptations are grievous, and should be handled; accordingly, with self-discipline, self-control, and assertive warfare. Temptations strike us all suddenly and unaware, "Therefore, dear friends, since you already know this, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of lawless men and fall from your secure position" (2 Peter 3:17). We should continually, on a daily basis, be reminded: that Christ is returning at any moment, that we are not to meditate on impure images or fantasies in our minds, that we are to cast our eyes away from lingering on anything that arouses temptations within us, not giving into seducing spirits. Proverbs 1:10 tells us, "My son (daughter), do not be enticed by sinners, do not give in to them. Enticements includes: stealing, murder, gossiping, fornicating, adultery, perverse language, cheating, gluttony and greed, anger, revenge, substance abuse, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, showing impartiality and favoritism, judging, lasciviousness, vandalizing, and so more.

God gives us more and more grace, because He loves us, and has faith in us, although, we often lack faith in Him. Therefore, His undying love should not be held in contempt, but attract and pull you back to Him. God never turns away from us when we fall to sin. However, we turn from God when we fail to do what is expected of us. When we do turn away from Him, God is unable to extend His grace to us, because we have blocked access to Him reaching our souls. Thus, strongholds take place in our lives. We become committed to the enslavement of whatever sin is enticing us; what is of the world, and against God. God does not accept divided loyalty from us. We are either His child, or friends with the world, but we cannot be both. We need God in our lives, directing us in all our ways, because we are not able to control our desires completely, and always, without Him.

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