Spiritual Guidance

  I have never been in an institution such as a college or university, where there have been no rules whatsoever.  While the rules may change from school to school or even from year to year, there are still some rules.  A Christian school would be one where you would expect there to be more rules and regulations than a secular school.  Such was the case in Washington Bible College, where I was a student.  One day, we learned of a young man who had been disciplined for breaking a rule.  He had violated curfew and was walking around in an area where he wasn't supposed to be.  His excuse was that the "Spirit" had led him to write a letter and to mail it immediately which was why he was where he wasn't supposed to be.    The officials of the school then reminded him of the Spirit's leading in the establishment of the rules for the college and that the Spirit was not going to violate one rule in order to substantiate another rule.  We have also learned that there are some groups who promote certain sins, even including adultery, as being OK if done while "in the Spirit."  Again, the Spirit is not going to go against doctrine that is already established in the Scriptures.  According to the Scriptures, they in fact were prompted by the Holy Spirit.  Proverbs 25:28 says, "He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls."  While you and I seek to be "led by the Spirit" in our lives, let us also realize that the Holy Spirit is not going to direct our spirit to do something that would be against His will in the first place.  We are reminded in the Scriptures that it was under the direction of the Holy Spirit that the Word of God was written.  Therefore, to advocate something contrary to the Scriptures would result in a conflict between the two.  Basically, we can say, "It won't happen."  So, as the Proverb states, a person needs to have "rule" over his own spirit and to make sure that it is in line with the Word of God and not with our own thinking.  It boils down to our having a set of standards for guidance.  Of course, that standard is the Word of God.  He, God, has given to us a detailed plan on how we are to live our lives.  While the rule is perfect, we are not and therefore violate those rules, or standards, and the result is the committing of sins which demand payment.  Naturally, our payment comes from the act of the Lord Jesus Christ dying on the cross at Calvary.  If you or anyone desires to find out just how to live this life, you just need to go back to the standard that has been given to us.  Praise God for His Word.  It will never lead you astray.