Warrior Church Home Fellowship Study

Dr. Kevin Zadai 06-18-2023

Friends of God Judge Righteously

"What differentiates history maker from a Christian who is just going to Heaven is their accountability and diligent seek for God."

~Kevin Zadai

Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous
judgment.
John 7:24

DISCUSSION:
God has always been very protective of His people. However, sometimes we see things happen in our lives and the lives of others that we can't seem to understand. You may have wondered why God allowed a tragedy to happen. Difficult circumstances may cause us to question God.

As I matured and walked with God over time, I noticed that my life became sealed and tightened up to where certain things don't happen anymore. Previously, I couldn't explain why certain hardships happened, and then it seemed to shift to where there was more protection. Yet I eventually discovered that it involved receiving righteous judgment, which we will discuss in this study. In other words, I learned to take responsibility to invite God into my finances, job, and everyday life. For example, I would petition the Lord, "If I'm not at the right job, get me the right job."

EARS TO HEAR AND EYES TO SEE
But blessed are your eyes, because they see; and your ears, because they hear.
Matthew 13:16 NLT

I want to encourage all of you that this is a very special time we live in. Heaven is open, whether you believe it or not. God is moving by His Spirit, but it's only for those who have ears to hear and eyes to see. We are coming into a time of increased seeing, hearing, and knowing in the spirit realm; discernment is being given to the body of Christ. Simultaneously a separation is taking place between the sheep and the goats (Matthew 25:31–46), the wheat and the tares (Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43), and the wise and unwise virgins (Matthew 25:1–13). This is all happening as we speak.

John 7:24 instructs us not to judge according to appearance, but with righteous judgment. In other words, God wants you to be with the right people, take the right actions, and have the right motives. This has to do with you being right with God and knowing what is right. God wants you to judge correctly so He can bring the right people into your life. You should connect with people who are on the same pathway and with the same mindset.

COMMUNITY IS LOVE IN ACTION
What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don't show it your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, and you say, "Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well"—but then you don't give that person any food or clothing. What good does that do? So you see, faith by itself isn't enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless.
James 2:17–18 NLT

At Warrior Notes, we have created an entire ministry around community. The ministry focuses on developing fellowship among people who believe in the power of God, the Lord Jesus Christ, and getting back to the basics of who we are believers. We manifest God's love not just by preaching the Word and witnessing, but also doing the works of Jesus. We pray for people and help them with food and necessities. We also believe in healing the sick and breaking the bondages of evil spirits, such as poverty and oppression. We desire that people walk in health, freedom, and prosperity, so we teach and empower those who can't help themselves. Ministering to the spiritual and practical needs of others causes your own light to shine brighter.

Again, John 7:24 says, "Do not judge according to appearance." In essence, you may miss what the Lord is doing if you base it on outward appearance. God will show you whom you can trust through discernment, and it may be people who are unknown or that you wouldn't think of. In Heaven, the heroes are servants; you might talk to somebody for a while and find out that it was one of the prophets in the Old Testament. You would never know because they don't promote themselves; they are servants who are not in competition. They might be helping you and yet be so great in the kingdom that you don't even realize it.

GOD WANTS TO TRUST YOU WITH GREATER RESOURCES
No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.
Matthew 6:24

God is preparing us to qualify, not only for the life to come, but also in this life; He wants to trust us with wealth and with the ability to lead people (Luke 16:10). So all of us are being trained, and we're qualifying for this next life. The enemy will have to let go of the finances he's controlling on this earth. The only way for this to happen is for God to supernaturally loose it and transfer it into the hands of those who can be trusted.

Jesus said it is extremely difficult for a rich man to get to Heaven. There are reasons why people are attached to wealth, and it's such a challenge for them to trust in God. However, you cannot serve both God and mammon. That is why Jesus said that it's really hard for a rich man to get to Heaven, but He also said that even though it's impossible with man, it's not impossible with God (Matthew 19:23–26). We must remember that He was speaking in reference to a rich man getting to Heaven.

Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.
Matthew 18:19–20

God is going to do miracles, but it's to the extent that He can trust us:

• God is bringing people together so that we can agree in prayer for anything, and it will be done for us.

• We will see miracles in our fellowships, yet He has to make sure that everyone involved is trustworthy.

• The greatest caution is never to allow the ministry to become competitive.

• Ministry should never become about ourselves; it is always meant to serve others.

• As you gather together and God brings people into your life, make sure that not only can they be trusted with you, but you can be trusted with them.

• Learn to steward your relationships right and have each other's backs.

• We will witness many powerful breakthroughs among the fellowships because we're all in agreement.

o If God puts you with others, can He trust you to function correctly with them? Discuss some areas in your life where you sense God developing you.  

QUALIFYING FOR THE NEXT LIFE IN ETERNITY
And there shall no more curse, but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it, and His servants shall serve Him. They shall see His face, and His name shall be on their foreheads. There shall be no night there: They need no lamp nor light of the sun, for the Lord God gives them light. And they shall reign forever and ever.
Revelation 22:3–5

Warrior Church Home Fellowship Study

Dr. Kevin Zadai 06-18-2023

Jesus showed me that we are now qualifying for the next life and preparing for our position in Heaven. Heaven will not be what you think. The earth will be made new, then the heavenly Jerusalem will descend here, where we will rule and reign with Christ (Revelation 21:1–22:5). It will be profound!

So he who had received five talents came and brought five other talents, saying, "Lord, you delivered to me five talents; look, I have gained five more talents besides them." His lord said to him, "Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord."

Matthew 25:20–21

Much of what we do in the coming age has to do with how we qualified in this life. Like Jesus taught in the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14–30) and other parables, if you have a return on what has been entrusted to you, then much more will be given to you. The key is that God is going to have to trust you.

IT'S RELATIONSHIP, NOT RELIGION

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.

Romans 5:8–10

Jesus told me that I was qualifying for my assignment in the next life concerning what I would be doing, not my salvation. You can't let religious spirits tell you that you have to do this and that to please God or better your position with Him because that's not true. Jesus's blood was enough. Positionally, you are as good as you're going to get regarding being forgiven, made righteous, and holy. These are positions that God gives through Jesus Christ. It's not something we could qualify for on our own.

But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to

God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

Hebrews 11:6

However, the relational aspect of our life in God has to do with what we do here; it's based on His reward system. Hebrews 11:6 explains that God rewards those who diligently seek Him. This also means that He does not reward those who don't diligently seek Him. The biblical apostles taught about our position in Christ, which we hear about today in different circles, such as the Word of Faith movement. These groups strongly emphasized our position and who we are in Him, which was needed.

Now we must build upon the truth of our position in Christ, adding to it the power of God and the relationship aspect. After we've worked miracles and done all these great things, we don't want to hear Jesus say, "I never knew you. You did all these things in my name, but I don't know you" (Matthew 7:21–23). In Heaven, I saw that everything has to do with relationship. Our position is just the beginning; that's the New Covenant, a free gift that includes all God has done for us through Jesus Christ.

This gift can only be obtained through faith, by grace, period.

Our relationship with God opens up many experiences here on earth. These will not come any other way but through the Holy Spirit revealing our relationship with God. God wants to be able to trust you. And not only that, He wants you to become someone others can trust. He is looking for those who are accountable and in it for the right reasons. This is where many people could be eliminated.

God is looking for those who will judge righteously and are always mindful of their environment, like Gideon's army. He is raising up a spiritual army like the Special Forces. Gideon's army started with over 30,000 men but was whittled down to 300 (Judges 7). The final test was observing how the men drank water. The ones chosen were those who reached down to get water and looked both ways. They were watchful so they wouldn't be sabotaged or ambushed in war. Those people were the ones that Gideon chose. They were the elite group of people.

Like Gideon, we may not see many people joining God's movement. Some may start well, but they can't go on with God past a certain point because they are caught up in carnality and the systems of this broken world. They do not discern that their effectiveness has to do with diligently seeking the Lord and all of us daily doing the work of the ministry.

BECOMING FRIENDS OF GOD

And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, "Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness." And he was called the friend of God.

James 2:23

There is a separation taking place, and our relationship with God determines where we end up. It is not just about position; it's becoming God's friend. Abraham was a friend of God (Isaiah 41:8) because he believed God and had a relationship with Him. David and Moses were also friends of God (Acts 13:22; Exodus 33:11).

Only a handful of people were considered friends of God in the Bible. What made them different? Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, and all their lineage were all part of the covenant and were in the position of inheritance. Yet, why were Father Abraham and Moses so honored that they were called friends of God? Why was David mentioned as a king that was "after God's own heart?" This involved accountability, trustworthiness, and turning themselves over to God.

What differentiates a history maker from a Christian who is just going to Heaven is their accountability and diligent seek for God. They have more favor and effectiveness. I believe that some of these people go further simply because their love for God motivates them to do what they are supposed to with what He has given them.

PRAYER:

Father, thank You for my family all over the world. Kathi and I love and adore You, Lord. We also love all our family. Father, I ask that You would anoint each one with power right now. Lord, touch every person hearing this teaching and help them to receive. In the name of Jesus, we break the bondage of fear off of our family. We break any attack on their finances right now. In the name of Jesus, we rebuke the devourer. We command every evil spirit to go. Thank You, Father, for teaching each person what they need to do to have supernatural finances. Lord, I believe that You will have Your way.

Lord, we thank You for good health. I break the bondages of evil spirits causing disease, brain fog, or other manifestations in the flesh. We break those powers now, in Jesus's name. We thank You, Lord, for continuing to lead and guide everyone, causing them to prosper in every way. Lord, cause them to triumph. Father, I thank You for healing relationships and hearts in the name of Jesus.

1. According to John 7:24, what does it mean to judge righteously? Why is it important to see, hear and perceive in the Spirit?

2. Community is central to the move of God that we are in. How do you develop accountability and trustworthiness with God and others?

3. Discuss the separation that is taking place in the body of Christ. Why can't some people go beyond a certain point with the Lord?

4. In Matthew 7:21–22, Jesus tells some who have done great signs and wonders to depart from Him because He never knew them. Discuss the

difference between position and relationship with God.

5. Why were Abraham, Moses, and David considered friends of God instead of others who were part of their lineage? What can you do to develop your friendship with God?