Pearldropper is a job description, not a title.

A young man told me that I was a pearldropper with this explanation, you drop pearls of wisdom, hoping that someone will notice and receive a benefit.  This came at a time when the encouragement of others was hard to find.  So this man was a blessing in the difficult times in which we all find ourselves.  I accepted his assessment of me and I strive to live up to the standard which it demands.

It remains up to those who choose to get to know me, through my words and actions, to determine for themselves if they believe me to be wise or foolish.

If we accept that in order to determine between the wise and the foolish we must first agree on a standard for basing our decisions.  I suggest that “Truth” should be the only reasonable standard and if we agree, “Truth” should be definable to our satisfaction.

For my part, I submit the “Word of God” to be the standard, as the foundation of all that is True and the just judge over what is wise or what is foolish.

To what purpose am I compelled to write?  I am compelled to write out of a sincere desire to be wise enough to fulfill God’s purpose for my life.  In the hope that those who share this desire will be drawn together and help one another in our quest.  Circumstances in my life, have led me to believe that this is a reasonable path to pursue.

In the way of expectations; as for me, I will choose my words carefully and will respectfully consider all responses to what I share.  With the hope that I will be offered the same respect.   I will do my best to make statements that reflect what is being said or written in the Name of God, and defend them as being wise or foolish.  I will also put forth things that people say in the name of their own opinions and defend them as being wise or foolish.  I say defend; knowing that most people assume their opinions are wise from their own perspective, yet often prove to be unwise.

Because I don’t want to be misunderstood, I do not believe that I am superior to anyone,  as any understanding of what is True that we have has been given to us because we sought and seek understanding.  Though mankind is capable of understanding; not all are willing to seek, find and receive understanding.  Many have knowledge; but few have understanding.  I write in the hope that I receive from and be a benefit to others seeking wisdom.

So consider understanding as the gift bestowed upon those who follow the Path that leads to it.

  Although I have been accused of being close minded, nothing could be farther from the truth.  I have simply chosen the standard by which I wish to be judged and to inform my judgment.

I hope that what I have written so far, will serve as a sufficient introduction to attract the curious seekers of wisdom to join me on this quest.  I look forward to your contributions and will begin to do my part.

Paul, the Apostle and servant of Christ; documented in Romans: As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: there is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable, there is none that doeth good, no, not one. (Romans 3:10>12 KJV) (Ref. Isaiah 41:26 and contrast 57:1 ASV)  Those with understanding recognize that in the history of mankind; some groups have become so depraved that this was true of them,without being true of all mankind.

The Truth is always true in regard to the object it addresses.   Those who lack understanding will find they have missed the Mark.  Those who receive this principle, so it can be held, in applying it will be blessed.

While many who are among the religious, who claim to believe in the one true God, have knowledge of what is written, yet few have understanding.  Anyone who considers the number of religious people in light of the present circumstances, who does not recognize that something is amiss in religion, would have to be foolish in some degree.

Many have been led to believe that though they know they are not righteous, God will judge them to be righteous because they believe in Jesus as the Christ.  Using what Paul said to justify their own unrighteousness, believing that mankind is incapable of attaining to perfect righteousness.  Such a belief is addressed in scripture, thinking themselves to be wise, they became as fools instead.

I have come to believe and understand this principle as true; The Truth rings true, to those who seek the Truth with pure intentions.

Those who lack pure intentions, find because of their impure desire, the Truth remains obscure, they remain Spiritually blind and deaf.

So what then is an indication of pure intentions. Consider: for godly sorrow worketh Repentance to Salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. (2 Corinthians 7:10 KJV) If we realize that we have failed to meet the standard that God requires of His children because we remained immature in understanding. Godly sorrow causes us to accept correction and change our behavior. Not being willing to continue failing, after being made aware of our failure. So, Godly sorrow is a precursor in the Way of Salvation and lights the way to mature Faith among the righteous.

So mature Faith is the result of accepting correction and being transformed by changes it requires. (Ref. 1 Corinthians 4:14 through 2 Corinthians 7:12)

While the sorrow of the world regrets the consequences of error, but does not result in the change of ungodly behaviors.

Those who are merely religious, choose from the Word of God, verses that defend their closely held beliefs and use the scripture as a weapon against those who dare to disagree with them.  They prefer argument to conversation, while they refuse to consider and receive anything their supposed opponent might have to offer.  They desire respect, while they refuse to respect others. This is the approach of the carnally minded, who remain among the unwise. This makes clear the attitude of the religious leaders and those who believed them, in rejecting Christ and those who believe and follow Him. (Ref. Romans 7:1>25 & 8:1>39)

While the Spiritually minded accepts that they should follow the example of the Spiritually minded. (Romans 8:5>9 KJV) As, when being tempted by the devil, Jesus used the Word to determine his response.  For example: when the tempter came to Him, he said, if thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.  But He answered and said, it is written, Man Shall Not Live by bread alone, but by Every Word  that Proceedeth Out of the Mouth of God.  (Mathew 4:4 KJV)

Consider the wisdom in the example of Christ: the devil, Satan, the deceiver of mankind and the father of all who follow his example, demanded the Son of God to prove himself, He did not argue.  Rather He spoke the Truth and Satan was forced to take another tactic until he gave up.  So He left an example for all who claim to be children of God.  For those who wish to follow His example, we would be wise to know, understand and receive as the guide for how to conduct ourselves, every Word that proceeds out of His mouth.  As it is written: I and My Father are One. (John 10:27>30)

Many who have received the doctrines of religion as well some who acknowledge the doctrines but don’t receive them say: no one can be perfectly righteous, there is only one who is perfectly righteous, referring to God or Jesus the Christ.  So they adopt a belief, that while they remain unrighteous or sinful, they can escape the consequences. They say they are saved by God’s grace. Grace often being described as unconditional love. The problem, arises because with God there has never been any such concept. Therefore, those who hold to the concept are unwise. To them the one who seeks to be righteous has set for themselves an impossible standard, which would be foolish. This choice renders them incapable of following the path which leads to righteousness, the Narrow Way of Life. To them, anyone who lays claim to Righteousness is a liar and deceives themselves.

If it were impossible: Why then would Christ command: be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in Heaven is perfect. (Mathew5:48)  While giving instructions as to what this perfection requires. (Ref. Matthew 5:1 through 7:29)

Religion lowers the standard required to truly be a child of God.  To whatever degree required to attract and maintain a following and becomes blind leaders of the blind.  This is not approved by God and was warned against by Jesus the Christ, the Word of God.

So then; if religion has missed the Mark by failing to accomplish the purpose of God’s Word, to turn mankind back to Righteousness.  It is the opinion of some, that this is an indication that God has failed.  Again opinion is the result of a lack of understanding.  The purpose of God’s Word is to Provide the Way, for those who desire to know God as their Father and to be known as His children, the opportunity for their desire to be realized.  While those who lack this sincere desire can never know God, nor can they be counted among His children.

Friedrich Nietzsche, a philosopher, wrote quite a long time ago, “God is dead and we have killed Him.”  Nietzsche had a problem with the religious and perhaps especially Christianity and wrote prolifically as to why he, in his opinion, was wiser than his contemporaries.

Even though The Word of God reveals that God is eternal without beginning or end.

Nietzsche was highly regarded by many of the world in his time and some even continue to this day. While in his time, he was plagued with infirmities and ended his days in madness and alone.

Though Nietzsche’s opinions were foolish, they were not born of ignorance.  He was confused by the obvious hypocrisy of the religious, while attributing religion as being the result of God’s influence, God’s Spirit.  Hypocrisy as well as opinions are the product of mankind’s rejection of God’s influence, His Spirit, being revealed through His Word, as if God does not exist.  To the hypocrite and the opinionated, God might as well not exist. Those who have understanding, having grown in wisdom, know this to be True and it is not beyond the comprehension of a child.

For those so inclined to hold fast to their opinions, I say beware, lest you find yourself suffering as Nietzsche and those who choose to travel the same path.  I for one found it profitable to sacrifice my opinions, so that I would have the open mind required to seek the Truth instead.

When I was yet a babe in Christ, I was in Beckley, WV, in an independent Baptist church one Sunday morning. The preacher read from the Book of Ezekiel and spoke these words: son of man, I have made thee a Watchman unto the house of Israel: when I Say unto the wicked, thou shalt surely die, and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.

Yet if thou warn the wicked, and he turn not from his wickedness, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.

Again, when a righteous man doth turn from his righteousness, and commit iniquity, and I lay a stumblingblock before him, he shall die: because thou hast not given him warning, he shall die in his sin, and his righteousness which he hath done shall not be remembered; but his blood will I require at thine hand.

Nevertheless if thou warn the righteous man, that the righteous sin not, and he doth not sin, he shall surely live, because he is warned; also thou hast delivered thy soul. (Ezekiel 3:17>21 KJV) (Ref. Ezekiel 3:1>21, Hebrews10:26 & Hebrews 10:1>39, James 4:17 & 4:1>17)

I can’t say that I remember what this preacher went on to say, but I took the Word to heart. It took me some time to understand fully the responsibility of God’s servants to his fellow man, but having understood I accepted my responsibility. Anyone who believes that God requires less of his children under Christ’s New Covenant than the Old, does not yet understand what Christ came to offer. Christ taught that God requires more not less. (Ex. Matthew 5:21>22) (Ref. Matthew 5:17>48)

I have believed for quite some time that God was preparing me to serve as a Watchman over the Gentiles in our time. So that those who are willing to hear and obey the Lord are fully prepared to endure what is ahead.

For anyone who might choose to wonder, what right do I have to say and do as I do in the Name of the Lord, and by what authority. I can only say search the scripture for it speaks of one prepared by God to serve His Purpose in this present time of trouble.

I am, just Michael, called, prepared and chosen by God through Christ, to serve as a Pastor and Teacher.

As a Pastor, I call for the Gathering of Kindred Spirits so that we prepare ourselves to fulfill our purpose in the Body of Christ. As a Teacher, I illuminate the Word of Life according to the example of my Lord. I will faithfully serve all that the Spirit of God draws to gather with me. I do not demand anyone’s respect, I only hope that I will be given the opportunity to earn it, as the Lord earned the respect He deserved. I am not called to argue, but I invite questions and am not offended when challenged.

The Lord willing, I will continue to share what I have been given, both in writing and when possible face to face.

I will continue to follow up with ☆Michael☆2☆, 3, ect.