Luke 12:15 And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” ESV/ Luke 12:15 And he went on to say to them all, “Watch out and guard yourselves from every kind of greed; because your true life is not made up of the things you own, no matter how rich you may be.” GNT
κοινωνικός
Transliteration
koinōnikos
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Pronunciation
koi-nō-nē-ko's (Key)
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Part of Speech
adjective
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Root Word (Etymology)
From κοινωνός (G2844)
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Dictionary Aids
Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry
TDNT Reference: 3:809,447
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KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x
The KJV translates Strongs G2843 in the following manner: willing to communicate (1x).
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Outline of Biblical Usage
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One of the greatest difficulties
in life is communication. If we who are Christians experience difficulty
communicating with one another is it any surprise that we experience greater
difficulties in communicating our faith to those in the world? The evangelist
has one interest, communicating the gospel to those who do not know the
Messiah. He (or she?) needs perhaps even greater linguistic acuity than a
teacher for the sake of those whom he is sent to communicate the gospel of God in the Messiah. He will
communicate with the lost. Do we think of communication as speech (and text, media) and as the exchange of ideas, facts, even data? But it is more than speech. The word itself arises out of a Greek word used in the New Covenant scriptures to define and declare the relationship between God and man, and even between the Holy Persons of the Triune God! Christian (Messianic) communication is the God to man spiritual relationship established by the grace of God in the Messiah (The Christ).
But the
natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are
foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are
spiritually discerned. But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he
himself is judged of no man. 1 Corinthians 2:14-15
It ought to be very sobering to
us that our Lord in making us spiritual in the Holy Spirit does enable us to
receive the things of His Spirit by which we can judge all things. If this were
not true we could not know what is right or wrong in God’s sight. Since it is
true we do know Him and have access and communication (fellowship/partnership)
into by and with His Spirit by whose help we can and ought to judge all things.
If we judge anything according to another spirit that judgment will fail. Those
not in communion with God in the Messiah and Spirit simply have faith in some
other declaration and definition of what is right and what is wrong.
How important is it to know what
is really right from what is really wrong? It is very important in rocket
science and in the emergency room. The good news is that God the Father sent
the Lord Jesus to us to teach us right from wrong. If anyone knows better than
God right from wrong, that man could unseat God Himself! Frighteningly most all
of us have tried to do that, and may try to do it again before we die. The
sooner we submit our souls to They who made us in Their image, the better… and
talk that over with God if you are not happy for my advice. But submitting to
any other is among the most difficult decisions and habits facing men and
women. Most of us will submit to a doctor when we break an arm. But all of us
fail at times to properly submit to God who can save us and even heal us by His
wisdom, power and direction.
The exact opposite of submission
is rebellion. Why do we not submit to God who is able to keep us safe in
everlasting life? There is no good answer to that except that we do not know
God. Why do we not know God? Why are we ignorant of God? We are born infants
naturally with knowledge only by our five senses. At whatever point we begin to
know God it is because He choose to make Himself know to us spiritually. And it
is the Messiah Jesus whom God sent in flesh who we must know and trust for
life, that is for everlasting life, and for any and every goodness and good
thing.
Acts
4:11-12 "This Jesus is the stone
rejected by you builders which has become the cornerstone. There is salvation in no one else! For there
is no other name under heaven given to mankind by whom we must be saved!"
From the above words of the Apostle Peter is communicated a bold reality. Communion with God MUST come through communion with Jesus the Messiah. To this communication we must submit or we will die and
pass into a place and existence apart from God and life named hell and the
second death. Take no joy in that reality which God has declared for those who
refuse His Son Jesus the Lord who is the Lord of LIFE. There is no joy in
refusing God’s Son. Sooner or later the absence of communication with God will
prove to be joyless misery. From the reading I have done it is clear that two
people groups more than most lead joyless lives: Homosexuals and Muslims. But
there is another “people group” that is larger, and which includes homosexuals
and muslims which are also joyless: those who do not have communion with God. They have no personal intimacy with God and do not know the joy of the Lord, and
why? Because they do not know Him. If you do not KNOW Jesus, cry out to Him,
for He is God the Son and delights to know those who weary of refusing His love
and kindness. To know God will make submission to Him a joy! Why? Because God
is good. God always knows and does what is right. God is love, and as love He
loves us all in ways that are foreign to us UNTIL we bow before Him and admit
we have not known Him. If we do not know Him, we do not know love, we do not
know what is good and we do not even know right from wrong.
Everyone who seeks God in the Messiah Jesus with all their
heart, mind, soul and strength will be found by Him and known by Him as He will
reveal Himself to them, even and perhaps especially homosexuals and Muslims. God
longs to be known by all and can show Himself writ large by healing those
trapped in the most disgusting sins and rebellions.
In
Romans chapter one there is starting at verse 18 a description of the slippery
slope of unbelief: verse (21) Because
that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were
thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was
darkened.
Unbelief starts simply when we forget God. Unbelief is
known also as faithlessness and misplaced trust. It must have been that
everything was good, that there was no indecency or disorder at all before Eve
and Adam forgot God and forgot who they were. And now here we are thousands of
years later and so many have not know God and others known and forgotten Him!
Eve was the first to forget God. She was distracted and deceived by a fancy
pants imposter dressed up as a long legged mac daddy (ladies man) snake we call
satan. Her husband immediately forgot God when Eve brought the fruit to Him. It
was as if satan led them to the edge of the very steep slippery slope and with
a puff of his foul and perverse breath blew them out of communication with God.
Do we lose our standing with God, our communion and communication
(conversation) with God when we forget Him? Adam and Eve lost Eden
Even a tyrant can create an appearance of success if
enough people follow his/her lead. But the success of satan’s tyranny, which
has in every age presented in various godless movements of ethnicities is
exposed by the Eternal Word of God for what it is: evil, corrupt, and doomed
for failure… as they say today “EPIC FAIL!”
Romans
1:18-32 For the wrath of God is
revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who
hold the truth in unrighteousness; (19) Because
that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath showed it unto them.
(20)
For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are
clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they
are without excuse: (21) Because
that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were
thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was
darkened. (22) Professing themselves to be wise, they became
fools, (23) And changed the glory of the incorruptible
God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and four-footed
beasts, and creeping things. (24) Wherefore
God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to
dishonor their own bodies between themselves:
(25) Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and
worshiped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed
forever. Amen. (26) For this cause God gave them up unto vile
affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is
against nature: (27) And likewise also the men, leaving the
natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men
working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompense of
their error which was meet. (28) And even
as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them
over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; (29) Being filled with all unrighteousness,
fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder,
debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, (30)
Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of
evil things, disobedient to parents, (31) Without
understanding, covenant breakers, without natural affection, implacable,
unmerciful: (32) Who knowing the judgment of God, that they
which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have
pleasure in them that do them.
Today the homosexual (LGBT)
people are being deceived being led by a doctrine and practice of illegal
pleasure, a doctrine and practice which they want to promote even by law. They
cannot reproduce their own kind and therefore must proselytize converts in
order for the LGBT “movement” to continue. It would die out in a few
generations if they did not convert new “believers.”
WHAT IS REGRETABLE is that many
people and even some Christians are enslaved by corruptions less disgusting in
men’s eyes but just as vile and pernicious by God’s judgment. I heard a talk
show host last night say the following, that he could not understand why a man
would want to kiss (have sex with) another man but HE COULD UNDERSTAND why a
woman would want to kiss another woman. We say we are against “transgendered”
men or boys in girl’s bath and shower rooms but in most states an 18 year old
girl is permitted to strip naked on a stage before men in a “night” club. In my
city half those night clubs open at two in the afternoon and the dancers are
frequently prostitutes pimped by the club owners… I KNOW this FACT because I
was once enslaved to them. It is the demand of heterosexual men for women which
creates the vast majority of prostitution. Jesus was very concerned for the
prostitutes, not so much for those buying their “services,” He exposed the
hypocrisy of those who condemned the woman caught in adultery, and excoriated
the false religious tradition (system) of hypocrisy that His own people had
created.
We need to be careful to remember that God’s wrath is
reserved “who
hold the truth in unrighteousness;” that is for those who being deceived
embrace the deceit of sin and thereby deceive and lead others into sin. They
know “the
judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, (and) not only do the same, but have
pleasure in them that do them.”
Not for nothing does God teach us that sin is deceitful,
that is sin has the power to detach us mentally and spiritually from that which
is good. We live in a war zone, and the enemy/adversary satan’s ammunition is
sin empowered by deceit. BUT as the hymn writer writes; Jesus “breaks the power
of cancelled (forgiven) sin.”
Today the Islamic people Muslims
are deceived being led by a doctrine of submission to an criminal and false
god. It is a false theocracy, government by a false religious belief. And Islam
itself means submission. The only goal of the Islamic governors (Imams and
Ayatollahs) is for the Muslim people to obey them and do exactly as they say. At
the rate their various terrorist sects murder each other they seem also
proselytize out of a need to replenish their ranks from the Muslim children.
WHAT IS REGRETTABLE is that Western Democracies now on the
verge of collapse have also forgotten God and are sliding down the slippery
slope into Sodom and Gomorrah Sodom
Behold, this
was the iniquity of thy sister Sodom
We Christians need to understand things as God declares
them. The sin (iniquity, lawlessness) of Sodom
was also that of Judah and Jerusalem
A very well known bible teacher said that success is a
greater test of Christian character than failure. Wealth is more dangerous than
being poor. Many express pride over the Christian success brought about by
Christian scientists and inventors. More recently the many successes of the
Jewish people are heralded. Yet we remember King Solomon as the richest man of
his day as a man: “he had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines:
and his wives turned away his heart.” 1Kings 11:3 Somewhat
as the Kingdom was taken away from Saul for his disobedience Israel USA America
Behold, this
was the iniquity of thy sister Sodom
- pride ~ arrogant
- fullness of bread ~ fat of body
- abundance of idleness was
in her and in her daughters ~ lazy
- neither did she strengthen
the hand of the poor and needy ~ callous
to human need and suffering
Both
the priest and the Levite passed by the man robbed, beaten and wounded on the
way to Jericho
Christians donate and pay millions of dollars in legal fees defending our
right to have our religious monuments lettered in stone before the heathen.
What is wrong with this picture? Let the unbelievers take them down. But meditate on the verses.
Learn them. Live by them. Teach them to your children. And what then shall we donate and spend the millions
on? “And I tell
you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous mammon (deceitful
riches, money, possessions), so that when it fails, they [those you have
favored] may receive and welcome you into the everlasting habitations
(dwellings).” Luke 16:9 The parable of the unjust steward is
essential to the understanding of life in the midst of the wealthy and the
poor.
Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded; nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. 1Timothy 6:17-19
This writer has MUCH REGRET that he did not understand
then as he does now. Perhaps there is some place for defending stone tablets,
but I don’t see it. I wonder how many people will be able to say: "I first
believed after reading the ten commandments on the courthouse lawn." ????
Could
the persecutions we experience in the USA
Mark
10:17-31 And when he was gone forth
into the way, there came one running (rich
ruler, Luk
18:18) and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal
life? (18) And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. (19) Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness,
Defraud not, Honor thy father and mother. (20) And he
answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my
youth. (21) Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said
unto him, One thing thou
lackest: go thy way,
sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me. (22) And he was sad at that saying, and went away
grieved: for he had great possessions. (23) And Jesus
looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How
hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of
God kingdom of
God kingdom
of God
At a bible study some years ago the woman leading said
that selling all and giving to the poor was something for the rich young ruler
but not for the disciples. She was wrong.
Luke
12:22-34 And he said unto his disciples, Therefore
I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on. (23) The life is more than meat, and the body is more
than raiment (clothing). (24) Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls? (25) And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit? (26) If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why
take ye thought for
the rest? (27) Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. (28) If then God so clothe the grass, which is today in the field, and tomorrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O
ye of little faith? (29) And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful
mind. (30) For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things. (31) But rather seek ye the kingdom
of God
“Sell that ye have …” Sell
part of that ye have?
When
I was a much younger believer I found this prayer:
Two things have I asked of Thee; deny me them not before I die: Remove far from me falsehood and lies; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with mine allotted bread; Lest I be full, and deny, and say: 'Who is the LORD?' Or lest I be poor, and steal, and profane the name of my God. Proverbs 30:7-9
Two things have I asked of Thee; deny me them not before I die: Remove far from me falsehood and lies; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with mine allotted bread; Lest I be full, and deny, and say: 'Who is the LORD?' Or lest I be poor, and steal, and profane the name of my God. Proverbs 30:7-9
We live in perilous times. They are dangerous. Most major USA
- pride ~ arrogance
- fullness of bread ~ fat of body
- abundance of idleness was
in her and in her daughters ~ lazy
- neither did she strengthen
the hand of the poor and needy ~ callous
to human need and suffering
And if so should we then wonder why sexual vice and
violence of all kinds is increasing? In America A PLACE FOR US !
Do you not know the promise of Jesus death and resurrection, the power and the
security of your everlasting life? Nothing you can do will add to or take away
from your security in the Messiah. If a stray OR INTENDED bullet ends your
mortal life today you will by trusting His grace live forever with Him. PLEASE
learn and do three things: to communicate with your God, to communicate with
your brothers and sisters in the Messiah Jesus, and to communicate with your
neighbor. Your neighbors may be rich, poor or middle class. They may be LGBT or
Muslim. They may be heretics. But if they are without Jesus they are bleeding
and dying on the Jericho
Matthew 6:33-34 "But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 34 Be not therefore anxious for the morrow: for the morrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof." ASV
Matthew 6:33-34 "Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don’t worry about missing out. You’ll find all your everyday human concerns will be met. Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes." The Message
Matthew 6:33-34 "Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don’t worry about missing out. You’ll find all your everyday human concerns will be met. Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes." The Message
We
who have Jesus as Lord are secure in Him, and He is our Everlasting Shield.
Gen
15:1 After these things the word of the
LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying: 'Fear not, Abram, I am thy shield,
thy reward shall be exceeding great.'
2Sa
22:3 The God who is my rock, in Him I
take refuge; my shield, and my horn of salvation, my high tower, and my refuge;
my saviour, Thou savest me from violence.
2Sa
22:31 As for God, His way is perfect;
the word of the LORD is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in
Him.
2Sa
22:36 Thou hast also given me Thy shield
of salvation; and Thy condescension hath made me great. (Jewish
Publication Society Bible)
2Sa
22:36 You have also given me the shield
of Your salvation; and Your condescension and gentleness have made me great. (Amplified)
2Sa
22:36 You give me your shield, which is
salvation; your answers make me great. (Complete
Jewish Bible)
2Sa
22:36 And Thou givest to me the shield
of Thy salvation, And Thy lowliness maketh me great. (Young’s Literal Translation)
Psa
33:20 Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is
our help and our shield.
Eph
6:16 Above all, taking the shield of
faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
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