Fact Check, 61

~ What Will Be, Will Be ~       

Bible Quotation?  ~  “Let go and let God.”

The Bible Says  ~  It sounds real spiritual but it is not a quotation from Scripture.  Furthermore, the concept is ambiguous at best and depending upon the meaning behind the words can be outright wrong. 

On one hand, we must realize that God is sovereign and in total control—so we should stop fighting against His will (let go and let God).  On the other hand, we are totally responsible for our own actions (we must do our part). 

God Is Absolutely Sovereign (in control of all things)  ~  “The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord” (Proverbs 16:33). 

In reference to the Son of God we read:  “You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead.  We are witnesses of this” (Acts 3:15, NIV).

“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.  For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers.  All things were created through Him and for Him.  And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist” (Colossians 1:15-17).

“Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:2).

We Are Totally Responsible (while dependent on Him)  ~  As believers we are to grow in our understanding and practice.  We are to engage in a rigorous training program with the goal of Christ-likeness. 

“But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness.  For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.  This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance” (1 Timothy 4:7-9).

Jesus said, “A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is perfectly trained will be like his teacher” (Luke 6:40).

“But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil” (Hebrews 5:14).

The Significance  ~  “But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord” (2 Corinthians 3:18).

Comment  ~  If we don’t proactively train ourselves to conform to Christ we naturally follow our inclination which is training in the wrong direction.  “Having eyes full of adultery and that cannot cease from sin, enticing unstable souls.  They have a heart trained in covetous practices, and are accursed children” (2 Peter 2:14).

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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