"Who is the Main Topic of Conversation in Your Life?"

"And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess (over indulgence); but BE FILLED (Greek: be ye being filled; a continuous infilling; so full that there is no room for anything else) WITH THE SPIRIT". Ephesians 5:18 KJV (Capitals are mine for emphasis)

(Others may not feel led to follow my example in today's teaching. No problem. This is just the way the Holy Spirit has placed convictions personally within my spirit. I do not judge others who may believe differently. You do not have to answer to me, but to Him. BMS)

WHATEVER IT IS, THAT IS WHAT YOU WILL TALK ABOUT MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE

Who and what fill your life? Whatever it is, that is what you will talk about more than anything else. It will become your main topic of conversation. Is it your mate or closest companion? How about your job? What about your church? Could it be your favorite movies? Don't tell me, is it politics? Would it be concerns about your health? Do you have positive things to say, or does criticism outweigh the good which is talked about?

IT HAS BECOME A CONTEST AS TO WHO IS WORSE, PREACHERS OR POLITICIANS

Today, some people are absolutely "consumed" with political mud-slinging. It dominates their lives. Once sweet people who were head-over-heels in love with Jesus have relegated Him to the back seat of their lives. Instead of hungering and thirsting for His righteousness, all they can talk about is the latest gossip of the supposed moral failures and godless programs of "those on their hate list". It has become a contest as to who is worse, preachers or politicians. Usually those who are the most critical of others are "creating a smoke-screen" to divert attention away from their own faults.

I AM A MAN OF GOD. I TEACH WHAT IS RIGHT AND HOW TO LIVE

Maybe I am not politically correct, and thought of as out-of-date, uninteresting, and old fashioned, but I still like to talk about Jesus, and what the Holy Spirit is doing in the world today. The Lord still excites me. I teach those who choose to listen to me principles of life, but do not tell them how to vote in elections. Yes, I am loyal to my country, and I vote, but you will never know who I vote for, or how I voted on certain issues. I am a man of God. I teach what is right and how to live. If people really listen to me, and watch me, they will know who and what to vote for without me telling them. I hold up a standard. Over-zealous people who inject politics into churches split congregations and divide the people of God.

IF PEOPLE WANT TO ARGUE ABOUT THE BIBLE, THEY WILL HAVE TO FIND SOMEBODY ELSE. I AM NOT INTERESTED

Remember, what you talk about the most is what is the most important person or thing in your life. Often people are offended when I refuse to debate politics with them. If so, I am sorry, but not offending the Holy Spirit in my life is much more important. What fills my life? It is not drunkenness. That is for sure. It is my relationship with the Lord. I do not debate theology. If people want to argue about the Bible, they will have to find somebody else. I am not interested. It is a waste of time. If you want to know more about Jesus, then feel free to come to me. I am your man.

I HAVE PROVEN THAT CONCEPT IN MANY NATIONS ON THE PLANET

As an international servant of God I travel to many countries of the world. I do not go to these places to "westernize the people", or teach them "how we do it in America". I do not come to engage in political campaigns about Americans or those in positions of authority in their nations. I come to preach Jesus, and teach the precepts of the Word of God, and when I do that, the good news of the gospel changes and liberates people. We will go further by standing up for truth and righteousness than trying to scandalize our opponents. I have proven that concept in many nations on the planet.

I WILL PRAY FOR THEM, BUT NOT PUBLICLY ENDORSE THEM

My friend, just because a candidate for an office is a professed Christian does not mean I will vote for that person. I will examine them, what they stand for, and make sure by the guidance of God's Spirit, that they are "the real deal". I will pray for them, but not publicly endorse them. As the old Chinese proverb says, "It's not the talkee-talkee, but the walkee-walkee"--it is not so much what you say, but what you do that counts. Some of these so-called Christians running for office are not even saved, but involved in corruption.

IS THE INFILLING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT ONLY AN INITIAL ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE? OH, NO! IT IS A CONTINUAL INFILLING

I crave and desire the Holy Spirit. He is the most important Person in my life. That is why I do not want to engage in any conversations which would offend His sensitivity. Nobody owns me. I belong to Him. Is this infilling of the Holy Spirit only an initial once-in-a-lifetime experience? Oh, no! It is a continual infilling. It is not to be a stale experience, but up-to-date. He wants to fill and overflow each of us daily. Who and what are the main topics of conversation in your life, and why?