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[Ja’Nett Portillo 🇵🇪🇺🇸 @janetticonfeti7]

One thing I have been learning is that many Christians, including myself, can become very sin-conscious. In one sense, that comes from a sincere desire to please God and walk worthy of Him. However, if our focus becomes centered on our failures, struggles, and shortcomings, we can end up looking at ourselves more than looking unto Christ.

Romans 7 shows that when we place ourselves under a law—even a “little law” of our own making—the flesh responds with failure because “sin, taking occasion by the commandment” exposes and stirs up the concupiscence that is already present in the flesh (Rom. 7:8). The result is often frustration, defeat, and condemnation in our walk, as we become occupied with our performance rather than God’s provision.

The answer is not to become less serious about sin, but to become more conscious of who we are in Christ. Romans 6 reminds us that we are dead to sin and alive unto God (Rom. 6:11). Romans 8 reminds us that “there is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus” (Rom. 8:1). Instead of continually focusing on the weakness of our flesh, we are called to “walk in newness of life” (Rom. 6:4) and to be “spiritually minded” (Rom. 8:6).

Victory is not found by constantly examining the flesh, but by renewing our minds with the truth of our new identity in Christ (Rom. 12:2; Eph. 4:23-24). As we yield ourselves unto God (Rom. 6:13) and set our affection on things above (Col. 3:1-3), our focus shifts from our failures to Christ’s finished work. The more occupied we are with Him, the less power the flesh has to dominate our thinking.

The Christian life was never meant to be lived by being sin-conscious; it is lived by being Christ-conscious—resting in who God says we are, walking by faith, and renewing our minds moment by moment in the truths of His grace.

A verse that summarizes this well is:

“For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.” — Romans 8:6

The issue is not merely sin itself, but where the mind is focused. A mind occupied with the flesh produces defeat; a mind occupied with Christ and our identity in Him produces life and peace.

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LET HIM BE IGNORANT - WILLFUL IGNORANCE AND REFUSAL OF SOUND DOCTRINE

1 Corinthians 14:38 (KJV)
“But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.”
This verse is often misunderstood because people read it by itself without the context of the chapter. Paul is not encouraging ignorance, approving false doctrine, or saying truth does not matter. In context, Paul is giving a serious warning to people who refuse to acknowledge the authority of the revelation Christ gave through him.
The Context of 1 Corinthians 14 — 1 Corinthians 14 is dealing with confusion, disorder, and misuse of spiritual gifts in the Corinthian assembly. The Corinthians were elevating tongues, interrupting one another, speaking chaotically, and acting spiritually prideful.
Paul spends the chapter correcting them…
• Prophecy is greater than uninterpreted tongues (vv. 1-5)
• Everything must edify the church (v. 26)
• God is not the author of confusion (v. 33)
• Things are to be done “decently and in order” (v. 40)
Then Paul says something extremely important…
1 Corinthians 14:37 (KJV)
“If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.”
That is the immediate context of verse 38.
Paul says that if someone truly claims to be spiritual, they must acknowledge the authority of what Paul is writing. Why? Because Paul’s doctrine came directly from the risen Lord Jesus Christ by revelation.
Galatians 1:11-12 (KJV)
“But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.
For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.”
So when Paul says…
“But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.”
He is essentially saying…
“If someone refuses to acknowledge the truth after it has been clearly revealed, leave him in his ignorance.”
This is not ignorance from lack of opportunity.
This is willful refusal to receive truth!!
It is similar to someone who continually rejects sound doctrine no matter how plainly Scripture is shown to them.
The Bible speaks of different kinds of ignorance.
1. Ignorance from not knowing
Sometimes ignorance simply means someone has not yet learned the truth.
Acts 17:30 (KJV)
“And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:”
Paul is speaking about Gentiles who did not previously know the truth.
Ephesians 4:18 (KJV)
“Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them…”
This kind of ignorance can be corrected through teaching and hearing the Word.
2. Willful ignorance
This is when people reject truth that has been presented to them.
2 Peter 3:5 (KJV)
“For this they willingly are ignorant of…”
This is much more serious.
Romans 1 describes people who suppress truth they already know.
Romans 1:21 (KJV)
“Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God…”
This is not innocent ignorance.
This is rejection of truth.
That is the kind of ignorance closest to 1 Corinthians 14:38.
Paul’s Warning About Rejecting Truth
Paul repeatedly warned about people refusing sound doctrine.
2 Timothy 4:3-4 (KJV)
“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine…
And they shall turn away their ears from the truth…”
Romans 16:17 (KJV)
“Mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.”
Titus 1:16 (KJV)
“They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him…”
There comes a point where someone has heard the truth repeatedly and still refuses it. Paul’s instruction is not to endlessly strive and argue with people who are determined to reject the Word rightly divided.
2 Timothy 2:23 (KJV)
“But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.”
What 1 Corinthians 14:38 Does NOT Mean
This verse does NOT mean…
• Doctrine does not matter
• Truth is optional
• Christians should stay ignorant
• We should stop learning Scripture
• Paul did not care whether people believed truth
In fact, the entire chapter proves the opposite.
Paul is defending doctrinal authority and order in the church.
The Principle for Us Today
There is a difference between…
• Someone honestly learning
and
• Someone refusing truth no matter how much Scripture is shown
We should patiently teach those who are learning.
2 Timothy 2:24-25 (KJV)
“And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves…”
But eventually, if someone continually rejects clear truth, argues endlessly, and refuses the authority of Scripture rightly divided, there comes a point where you simply let them remain in their chosen ignorance.
That is the force of…
“But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.”
It is not permission to be ignorant.
It is a solemn acknowledgment that some people refuse truth even when it is plainly given.
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Study the Word…Stand in Grace

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[Ja’Nett Portillo 🇵🇪🇺🇸 @janetticonfeti7]

Romans 7 teaches that the law does not create sin; it brings to light what is already in the flesh. Paul explains that he was not consciously aware of the depth of concupiscence and the intents of the heart until he put himself under a law. When the commandment came, sin “took

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[Ja’Nett Portillo 🇵🇪🇺🇸 @janetticonfeti7]

Scripture presents one overall Gospel of God centered in Jesus Christ, yet within that one gospel the Bible speaks of different gospel titles, stewardships, audiences, emphases, and administrations throughout God’s progressive revelation. Because of this, those who emphasize “one

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YOU ARE NOT A PRIEST — YOU ARE AN AMBASSADOR
(Rightly Dividing the Truth)

“Every believer is a priest.”
You’ve heard it.
You’ve probably said it.

But have you ever actually stopped and tested it by the Bible—rightly divided?

Because if we’re honest, most people don’t study this issue… they assume it. And that assumption is where the confusion begins.

Let’s not defend tradition.
Let’s open the Book.
Let's ask what saith the Scripture.

THE VERSES EVERYONE RUNS TO

If someone wants to prove that Christians today are “priests,” they usually go straight here:

1 Peter 2:5,9,10:

“An holy priesthood… a royal priesthood… an holy nation… a peculiar people….”

Revelation 1:6:
“Hath made us kings and priests….”

Revelation 5:10:
“Made us… kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.”

Now be honest—those verses do say “priests.” So is the case closed?
Not even close.

Because there’s one question almost nobody asks: WHO is being spoken to?

THE REAL PROBLEM

Here’s the mistake:

People assume everything from Matthew to Revelation is written directly to them. That’s not Bible study—that’s Bible confusion.
The Scriptures must be handled the way God said to handle them.

2 Timothy 2:15 says:
“Study… rightly dividing the word of truth.”

That’s not a suggestion. That’s the method.

If you don’t rightly divide, you will mix things God never told you to mix—and you will claim things God never gave you.

All Scripture is for us.
But not all Scripture is to us.

And until that clicks, nothing else will.

TWO QUESTIONS THAT SOLVE THE CONFUSION

Before you claim any verse, ask:

1. Who wrote it?
2. Who is it written to?

Simple. But devastating when applied honestly.

Peter wrote 1 Peter (1:1).
John wrote Revelation (1:1).

According to Galatians 2:9, Peter and John were apostles to Israel, not to the Body of Christ. Not to the Gentiles.

So already—we’re dealing with a different audience.

But it gets even clearer.

READ THE CONTEXT — NOT JUST THE WORD “PRIEST”

1 Peter 2:9 doesn’t just say “priesthood.”
It says: “An holy nation.”

Stop right there. Are you a nation?
Is the Church today a nation? No.

A nation has land, borders, identity as a people group. That’s not the Body of Christ.

So why are you claiming a verse that describes something you are not?

Revelation goes further:
“Kings and priests… and we shall reign on the earth.” Are you reigning right now? Are you sitting on a throne? No.

So again—the description doesn’t match you. So who does it match?

GO BACK — THE ANSWER IS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT

Exodus 19:5–6:
“Ye shall be… a peculiar treasure… a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation.”

That’s not the Church. That is Israel.

Peter didn’t invent something new—he repeated what God already promised Israel.

Same language. Same identity. Same people. So when Peter says “royal priesthood,” he is speaking to Israel.

Not redefining the Church.

BUT WAIT—WHY ISN’T ISRAEL A KINGDOM OF PRIESTS TODAY?

Because their program was interrupted. Israel rejected their Messiah. They crucified Christ.
They resisted the Holy Ghost (Acts 7).
And according to Romans 11:
They are fallen. They are cast away.
They are blinded.

Their kingdom did not come.

So that “kingdom of priests” promise? It didn’t disappear. It was postponed.

IT’S FUTURE — NOT PRESENT

Romans 11:26:
“And so all Israel shall be saved….”
That’s future.

Isaiah 61:6:
“Ye shall be named the Priests of the LORD….” That’s future.

Revelation 20:6:
“They shall be priests of God… and shall reign… a thousand years.” That’s future.

Everything lines up perfectly when you stop forcing it into the present.
Israel will be a kingdom of priests.
But not today.

Continued to 2

[Ja’Nett Portillo 🇵🇪🇺🇸 @janetticonfeti7]

2 Corinthians 1:3-7 KJV
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.

[Ja’Nett Portillo 🇵🇪🇺🇸 @janetticonfeti7]

Romans 8:15 KJV
For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.