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Post by Cindy on Sept 18, 2020 11:27:25 GMT -5
Today is more a random thoughts day :)
We can see in the Bible that even governments that were fairly 'good' as far as earthy governments go eventually failed and fell. ( secular history also demonstrates this too).
And so, we need to hold everything loosely in the world today even our 'rights' No I don't mean we necessarily let evil roll over us and not say a peep but many Christians have died as martyrs and were not crushed or defeated
[smear:#a5361a]8 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; 2 Corinthians 4:8,9 [/smear:#1a9cbe:0]
Like Job, God can bless us or take away blessings and give back double blessings..... If He so chooses
[smear:#10c466]21 And he said, “Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; [/smear:#f4aa06:0] blessed be the name of the Lord.” Job 1:21
And part of not holding tightly to the things of the world would be to follow this verse, if at all possible..... Even if , we had only one slice of bread, we could break it in half and share:
[smear:#0c96c6]16 Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:16[/smear:#f705f0:0]
This world, even the universe all people are dying what is a material thing......
over love, kindness, compassion and most of all salvation?
[smear:#3b4857]19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal,
20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.
21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:19-21[/smear:#cc05fb:0]
It does not matter if a person has a 1,000 mansions 3,000 fleet of the world's most expensive cars and planes Stores of the finest most expensive designer clothes to wear etc. Some day, they WILL lose them all....at their death.
Instead, consider these Words from the Bible: [smear:#19e635] 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on.
Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?
26 Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?
27 And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?
28 And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin,
29 yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
30 But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?
31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’
32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.
33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:26-33[/smear:#7d19e6:0]
We cannot die, until we die and in the meantime God has plans and purposes for Christians ( once they are saved) and then we live forever with Him.
[smear:#6bf33f]The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands. Psalms 138:8[/smear:#1940e6:0]
and this
1[smear:#f4ad0a]1 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11[/smear:#9219e6:0]
But even if fear tries to conquer us We can pray this:
[smear:#8d19f8]3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. 4 In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me? Psalms 56:3,4[/smear:#62f305:0]
And about fearing men:
[smear:#6a59f2] 8 It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Deuteronomy 31:8[/smear:#e61961:0]
Plus this:
[smear:#19e677]9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9[/smear:#e61996:0]
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Well said! What you said here, reminds me of something I read: "Even if , we had only one slice of bread, we could break it in half and share" that's so true! I was reading a true story about a survivor of the holocaust. She told how they would be given one slice of bread for doing quit a bit of work. (this was before being shipped off to the camps). The woman had a child and a husband so that one piece of bread fed all 3 of them. But there was another woman who had arrived just a minute or two late and so they refused to giver her the bread. She had 5 children to feed. So the first woman literally tore her piece of bread in half and gave it to the one who hadn't received any at all. My first thought was how can a half of a piece of bread keep 6 people alive? (her husband was dead) I thought it wouldn't do anything for them. But it did. It kept them alive because God made it "enough" for both families. When God is for you, you will always win!
It seems like 2020 is a world collapsing and unraveling into all types of chaos. A virus which turned the world upside down, and changed so many peoples situations. then the ongoing riots, and now fires ( not unlike what Australia had not to very long ago.
People need a firm foundation to lean on, especially since, it might be our 'normal' existence or style of life may only, NOT, get better, but could get worse.
[smear:#9c317a]11 For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
12 Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— 13 each one's work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. 14 If the work that anyone has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. 15 If anyone's work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire.[/smear:#227e7f:0]
Christians need to find their firm foundation build on trusting Jesus and that will give them comfort in a disintegrating world.
[smear:#f605b8]19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets,
Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord Ephesians 2:19=21[/smear:#0977ad:0]
Even if, everything continues to fall down around us, that does not give Christians the right to throw up their hands in defeat, and defiance and join in with the angry rebels.
[smear:#9c022a]19 But God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.” 2 Timothy 2:19[/smear:#8119e6:0]
Even in the best of times, we might sometimes wish that Jesus would once again be visible and have a worldly presence.
Instead though, we are more blessed, that He is (for now)...
invisible and yet always with us in a spiritual presence....
because that way, instead of being limited to being in only one place, at a time...
He is now spiritually available to all of us all of the time.
And this is what He says to us:
[smear:#6eb90c]5 Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, [/smear:#05c8d2:0] “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5
I am often tempted by weariness each year I grow older and certainly this year with all its upheavals But God reminds me in this verse:
[smear:#e64119]3 Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. Hebrews 12:3[/smear:#0676f4:0]
However, the flip side of what is going on in the world today is in a strange way a kind of encouragement because it continues to prove the Bible true. Jesus said to expect tribulations:
[smear:#044287]33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace.
In the world you will have tribulation.
But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33[/smear:#fa08e7:0]
Our comfort in upsetting times comes from being daily in God's word, the Bible.
[smear:#0aaedb]24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock.
26 And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand.
27 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.” Matthew 7:24-27[/smear:#9619e6:0]
Abraham is a good example of how to hold lightly to the material world
[smear:#0df665]8 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going.
9 By faith he went to live in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise.
10 For he was looking forward to the city that has foundations, whose designer and builder is God. Hebrews 11:8-10[/smear:#e619d8:0]
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Amen! I am looking forward to that city too! Thank you for the encouragement! I'm sorry I wasn't able to be here yesterday. I quite literally slept most of the entire day away and so did Bruce. It was so weird!
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Post by fearnot on Sept 18, 2020 12:14:50 GMT -5
Not so weird....Leonard and I have been sleeping more and more and longer and longer also..... Next month I will be 75 and Leonard is 76
I know!!!!!! LOL age is NOT the issue but we all are dealing with health issues galore.
I was so sad, yesterday I watched a video of John MacArthur being interviewed by The Eric Metaxas on his Radio Show
And for the first time ever I noticed it looks like John MacArthur has Parkinson's disease, because I saw noticeable tremors in his hands ( mostly his right hand though)
I know many many suffer all manner of physical issues but for some reason, that hit me really hard Especially if it will effect his speech.... Clearly it has not so far and he is 81.....
so prayfully it will be very slow moving but still..... :( :( :(
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Post by fearnot on Sept 18, 2020 12:32:24 GMT -5
I am going to pull today's post....it's on page 7 now and put it on page 8 since it might be lost in cyber space LOL
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Post by fearnot on Sept 18, 2020 12:51:15 GMT -5
I've been thinking a lot about Pastor John MacArthur and the health mandates. I have watched a number of videos where he has given some of the commands Things like: a parking space must be left open between each car and yet this is not seemingly demanded of grocery stores etc.
Also every person who attends must register their name and address
even tho, there are 7,000 that attend.... yet the mandate says: only one person is allowed in the bathroom at a time!
( Can you envision that? No wonder they laughed LOL)
If you talk to someone for 15 mins, who is not in your family you must self quarantine for 2 weeks
and on and on it goes Here is just one video:
But this last Sunday the parishioners did the most grievous thing yet.... they.......
wait for it.....
They laughed!!!
However, the government has praised the riots Where there is yelling, cursing, screaming etc. given the Okay but laughing in church....no
Another point is , they want church to be held outside for 'health' reasons
Yet, the smoke in LA is terrible.... how is that good for health???
Also, for just one example
Coronavirus: Gavin Newsom says California has no restrictions preventing Pac-12 football’s restart www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaafb/coronavirus-gavin-newsom-says-california-has-no-restrictions-preventing-pac-12-football-e2-80-99s-restart/ar-BB197qNd
I remember a couple of ( to me) sort of similar incidences , in the Bible One was in the old testament , where 3 godly men disobey a 'government order', True, it was not about a virus ( ithat n my mind , is a virus, 'perhaps', a bit worse than the flu) but nevertheless the 3 men in the Old Testament refused their government mandate:
[smear:#2299a8]3:........the dedication of the image that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up. And they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up. 4 And the herald proclaimed aloud, “You are commanded, O peoples, nations, and languages,
5 that when you hear the sound of the horn, pipe, lyre, trigon, harp, bagpipe, and every kind of music, you are to fall down and worship the golden image that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up............. Daniel 3:3-5[/smear:#69e619:0]
[smear:#a019e6]16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered and said to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter.
17 If this be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king.
18 But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.” Daniel 3:16-18[/smear:#e61934:0]
And from the new testament this about the disciples:
[smear:#42db81]27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council. And the high priest questioned them,
28 saying, “We strictly charged you not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you intend to bring this man's blood upon us.”
29 But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men. Acts 5:27-29[/smear:#f306b8:0]
However, the fact California released 17,000 felons/criminals due to covid fears, www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-08-06/california-ups-early-inmate-release-estimate-amid-objections
and yet they are considering jailing an 81 year old pastor , makes me wonder about their priorities?
Will we soon find this to be our lot ? ( like millions of Christians before us)
3 Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:3
We constantly hear nonbelievers tout 'separation of church and state'
But it seems, more and more it goes only one way... State not separating itself from the church Instead< The state seems to want to either run the church like in China etc.
Or, be rid of the church entirely
Proving once again the words of Jesus:
[smear:#3ab232]18 “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. John 15:18[/smear:#d934f6:0]
And this: [smear:#40a5ad] 14 The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned. 1 Corinthians 2:14[/smear:#f85b31:0]
They are not able to understand!
We can pray that their eyes may be opened:
[smear:#b019e6]18 having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,
19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might. Ephesians 1:17-19[/smear:#f2b708:0]
[smear:#9449b1]"44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you," Matthew 5:44[/smear:#16619e:0]
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Post by Cindy on Sept 19, 2020 9:15:50 GMT -5
Not so weird....Leonard and I have been sleeping more and more and longer and longer also..... Next month I will be 75 and Leonard is 76
I know!!!!!! LOL age is NOT the issue but we all are dealing with health issues galore.
I was so sad, yesterday I watched a video of John MacArthur being interviewed by The Eric Metaxas on his Radio Show
And for the first time ever I noticed it looks like John MacArthur has Parkinson's disease, because I saw noticeable tremors in his hands ( mostly his right hand though)
I know many many suffer all manner of physical issues but for some reason, that hit me really hard Especially if it will effect his speech.... Clearly it has not so far and he is 81.....
so prayfully it will be very slow moving but still..... :( :( :(
I haven't seen or read anywhere that he has parkinsons. Have you seen that somewhere or are you assuming it because his hands shake? It's certainly possible, but it's not definite by any means. So I wouldn't be concerned about it unless Pastor MacArthur himself says something about it. To ease your mind though, by all means pray about it and ask God to heal him. After that, if God brings it to your mind, then pray for him again. Perhaps that's what God is calling you to do, which is pretty neat!
I still believe that you have RA. You simply have way too many of the symptoms for you not to have it, I don't care what your doctor says lol. Bruce is taking meds for it but I'm not. I'm starting to think I might have to at this point, but haven't yet made up my mind. I am going to pull today's post....it's on page 7 now and put it on page 8 since it might be lost in cyber space LOL you don't have to do that, but it's nice of you to do that for me. I did know it was there but you made it very easy, so thank you!
I've been thinking a lot about Pastor John MacArthur and the health mandates. I have watched a number of videos where he has given some of the commands Things like: a parking space must be left open between each car and yet this is not seemingly demanded of grocery stores etc.
Also every person who attends must register their name and address
even tho, there are 7,000 that attend.... yet the mandate says: only one person is allowed in the bathroom at a time!
( Can you envision that? No wonder they laughed LOL)
If you talk to someone for 15 mins, who is not in your family you must self quarantine for 2 weeks
and on and on it goes Here is just one video:
But this last Sunday the parishioners did the most grievous thing yet.... they.......
wait for it.....
They laughed!!!
However, the government has praised the riots Where there is yelling, cursing, screaming etc. given the Okay but laughing in church....no
Another point is , they want church to be held outside for 'health' reasons
Yet, the smoke in LA is terrible.... how is that good for health???
Also, for just one example
Coronavirus: Gavin Newsom says California has no restrictions preventing Pac-12 football’s restart www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaafb/coronavirus-gavin-newsom-says-california-has-no-restrictions-preventing-pac-12-football-e2-80-99s-restart/ar-BB197qNd
I remember a couple of ( to me) sort of similar incidences , in the Bible One was in the old testament , where 3 godly men disobey a 'government order', True, it was not about a virus ( ithat n my mind , is a virus, 'perhaps', a bit worse than the flu) but nevertheless the 3 men in the Old Testament refused their government mandate:
[smear:#2299a8]3:........the dedication of the image that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up. And they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up. 4 And the herald proclaimed aloud, “You are commanded, O peoples, nations, and languages,
5 that when you hear the sound of the horn, pipe, lyre, trigon, harp, bagpipe, and every kind of music, you are to fall down and worship the golden image that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up............. Daniel 3:3-5[/smear:#69e619:0]
[smear:#a019e6]16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered and said to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter.
17 If this be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king.
18 But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.” Daniel 3:16-18[/smear:#e61934:0]
And from the new testament this about the disciples:
[smear:#42db81]27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council. And the high priest questioned them,
28 saying, “We strictly charged you not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you intend to bring this man's blood upon us.”
29 But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men. Acts 5:27-29[/smear:#f306b8:0]
However, the fact California released 17,000 felons/criminals due to covid fears, www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-08-06/california-ups-early-inmate-release-estimate-amid-objections
and yet they are considering jailing an 81 year old pastor , makes me wonder about their priorities?
Will we soon find this to be our lot ? ( like millions of Christians before us)
3 Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:3
We constantly hear nonbelievers tout 'separation of church and state'
But it seems, more and more it goes only one way... State not separating itself from the church Instead< The state seems to want to either run the church like in China etc.
Or, be rid of the church entirely
Proving once again the words of Jesus:
[smear:#3ab232]18 “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. John 15:18[/smear:#d934f6:0]
And this: [smear:#40a5ad] 14 The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned. 1 Corinthians 2:14[/smear:#f85b31:0]
They are not able to understand!
We can pray that their eyes may be opened:
[smear:#b019e6]18 having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,
19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might. Ephesians 1:17-19[/smear:#f2b708:0]
[smear:#9449b1]"44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you," Matthew 5:44[/smear:#16619e:0]
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I know what you mean. Let's use MacArthurs statement that there is no pandemic and talk about that this coming week ok? Here's what he said:
I've wondered whether this covid stuff was true since it started. I've tried to be somewhat careful, but honestly, we don't live much differently now than we always have. The only difference really is that we have to wear a face covering when we go inside a public building. I found one that's so thin that I can actually see through it, so it doesn't bother me at all to wear it. Bruce has one too. I wear it when I have to in order to help those who think covid is real and dangerous and live in fear of it, feel better. I personally don't live in fear of it though. Anyway, if it's ok with you, can we talk about what we think about whether this thing is actually a pandemic or not, and what it means if it's not a pandemic?
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Post by fearnot on Sept 19, 2020 11:42:14 GMT -5
Looking at John MacArthur stating there is no pandemic ( meaning Covid).
First, a definition of pandemic from Merriam Webster dictionary:
"an outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affects a significant proportion of the population"
So if we look only at the first half of the definition (occurs over a wide geographic area such as multiple countries or continents)
Then Covid would be a pandemic.... as would be the yearly flu Based on only the first half of the definition
However, it is the 2nd half, that I think Pastor MacArthur is referring to.
I think it is important to figure out the truth and not suppress it for a specific outcome
[smear:#36fa35]18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. Romans 1:18[/smear:#b90b5d:0]
As to the 2nd half of the definition of a pandemic
"affects a significant proportion of the population"
Pastor MacArthur has pointed out that in California Covid ( at this point in time) has affected
1/100th of 1%
of the population in California
I have not done a search for that However the CDC did recently state:
That only 6% of all deaths that were attributed to Covid ONLY or 9,210 deaths were solely from the Covid virus
or to word it another way:
New CDC report shows 94% of COVID-19 deaths in US had contributing conditions www.wane.com/news/new-cdc-report-shows-94-of-covid-19-deaths-in-us-had-underlying-medical-conditions/
All other deaths had at least 2 or 3 other Comorbidities
Things like:
Influenza and pneumonia Respiratory failure Hypertensive disease Diabetes Vascular and unspecified dementia Cardiac arrest Heart failure Renal failure Intentional and unintentional injury, poisoning and other adverse events Other medical conditions (like cancer)
Not to mention, there have been been some false coronavirus testing numbers leading to, inflated statistics, like this one: abc7.com/orange-county-oc-false-mistake/6292928/
It is not easy in today's world to get the truth about anything.
There are sites claiming, that no mistakes happened in counting Covid cases and if anything it is waaaaay worse
So I took a look at the flu ( before covid came to be) and here is a statistic:
2017-2018 flu season was historically severe.
Public health officials estimate that 900,000 Americans were hospitalized and 80,000 died from the flu
I understand people are looking hopefully for a vaccine against Covid in order to get back to 'normal'
However this same site, shows CDC's numbers n the effectiveness for the flu from 2006-2018
The site quoted the CDC for 2017-2018
"In 2017-2018 the vaccine was directed against specific subtypes of A(H1N1), A(H3N2) and B.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that this vaccine was 40 percent effective in preventing influenza overall.
But, significantly, it was only 25 percent effective against the especially dangerous A(H3N2) strain.
This mismatch probably reflects the way most of the vaccines are produced". nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/worse-covid-19-flu-killed-80000-americans-last-year-145592
My point is, if we continue to close churches, out of fear of dying from covid and are willing to wait for a vaccine to protect the whole population Then as Pastor John MacArthur ( or was it his lawyer?) Said:
The government will have changed our constitutional right to worship into a privilege,
we won't be allowed to worship indoors until they find a vaccine that works 100% ( or very close) that is what it seems to me to be shaping up into
""But by the time you mobilize the distribution of the vaccine and get a majority or more of the population vaccinated and 'protected', that’s likely not going to happen until the end of 2021" Said Dr. Fauci
www.today.com/health/fauci-says-us-won-t-get-back-normal-until-late-t191550
But at the rate the flu vaccine works that might not be for a very very very long time, even way beyond that date of 2021)
so no church for at least another year and like I said if he ( Dr. Fauci) is saying: until most of the population is 'protected'
and the fact that the flu etc. can mutate so its like we might have to start over and over and no church.... until?
indefinitely?
This is a case of the flu ( which by the way, we never closed down everything , due to fear of dying from the flu)...
The Covid verses People's constitutional right and eternal life.
Essentially unbeliever's due to they fear of death want churches closed....
Their fear of death, trumps constitutional right to worship God.
[smear:#ae1528]14 Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil,
15 and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery. Hebrews 2:14,15[/smear:#2155b4:0]
And yet it is only in church, that their fear of death, can be tamed, and eventually banished for ever.
Once again, what spiritual entity would want churches shut down.... especially those churches, that teach the absolute Truth and the Gospel ( Good News)?
It would be:
The prince of darkness, the father of lies, the hater of mankind, the author of deception a murderer.....
Satan, the devil.
The devil does not want people to hear verses like these:
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, Psalms 23:4
And this
1[smear:#63e619]6 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16[/smear:#e619ab:0]
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Post by Cindy on Sept 21, 2020 10:55:14 GMT -5
Well said Barbara! I posted some interesting articles that go along with this back on March 31st. Rather then reposting them here, I'll just post a link to the thread I started back then: The Corona Virus...facts not panic
I've been asking myself since this whole covid thing started, what it's really all about... why is the government doing this? I recall that at first Trump played covid down, which I thought was a smart move because you don't want people to panic. The Dem's are pointing at that now as though what he did was bad, which made me recall it. Now it makes me wonder if perhaps Trump wasn't convinced that this covid thing was real and didn't want to go along with it, even though he was being pushed to do so by everyone else.
But just for giggles let's look at possibilities of why the government would say covid was a pandemic and that we're all going to get real sick and many are going to die etc. I mean seriously...it sure doesn't look like a pandemic or epidemic to me. I've seen pictures of the spanish flu pandemic here in the US. They show classrooms with only two students in the whole class there, because all the others were sick. And that wasn't the exception, it was the norm! Covid most certainly isn't like that! Yet the country didn't shut down for that disease. So why now???
Even if we accept the idea that covid is very dangerous, it still doesn't make sense; because if it is, then why in the world are they opening the schools? Do they want to kill off all the children? I seriously doubt they would have allowed the kids to go to school back during the spanish flu if they'd understood how the disease was passed. It's ridiculous. The few times Bruce has turned the news on, I've seen teachers being interviewed saying they were making out their wills, and other teachers refusing to teach out of fear of covid, and yet, knowing this they're sending the kids in??? How insane is that??? It doesn't make any sense at all. Yet the kids have been in school for a week now here and no one has gotten sick yet. (Unlike during the Spanish flu)
Back during other pandemics, everyone knew lots of people who's been sick even if they themselves hadn't been. There were more sick people then well people. Yet here, where I live, there's been very few people who have been sick with covid. I have heard of two people, but don't personally know either one of them and only one of them lives in my state!
New Hampshire Population estimates, July 1, 2019: 1,359,711 Number of people who have supposedly gotten covid: 7,947; that means that there are 1,351,764 that have never gotten covid in New Hampshire. Also, out of the 7,947 people who did get it, 7,201 of them recovered, which is 91%. Only 438 people have died from the disease. (If they really did, which only the Lord knows for sure.) In my town alone, there have supposedly been a total of 19 people who tested positive for covid. The population of my town is 5,393. So 5,374 people did not get covid! Does that sound like a pandemic or even an epidemic to you? It sure doesn't to me!
I think it may well be to cause the economy to crash and to cause the dollar to lose all it's worth, so that they can use this to ease into the one world government and one world currency, etc. What do you think?
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Post by anna on Sept 21, 2020 11:54:18 GMT -5
Cindy, comment on your last sentence. From what I have heard pandemic or plandemic, I mean the pandemic, moving to digital, though for the people's comfort they will still use the word dollar. Heading to a cashless, digital economy with automated industry and robotic services. Soon there will probably have to be a universial basic income. That is an unanswered question still as to what will the dollar be worth when this happens.
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Post by fearnot on Sept 22, 2020 13:24:16 GMT -5
I totally agree Cindy....this is not a pandemic in the sense we have hundreds or thousands of people dropping in the streets dying....it has not shown itself to be even remotely like that!
Also, if it were as bad as stated, then all the protesters should be getting very very sick, and I have not heard that?
And as the CDC said, itself only 6% of deaths are ONLY from Covid, all the rest, had at least 2 or 3 other very serious diseases
( and who know if perhaps they actually died from those......I would think at least for some were labeled a covid death, but was actually heart, lung, cancer etc.
But, I think perhaps we can see several reasons to put the fear of death into our population ( and the world even)
I think even Anna's thought could fit it, Because, I am inclined to think, it is related to a plan but ultimately it is the devil's getting ready for the tribulation and somewhere the anti-Christ will claim to sooth all the fears.
A universal income to buy whatever you need, just take a mark, and the ONLY other thing one will have to do, is pledge allegiance to the new 'god'.... but hey.... smooth sailing from then on
or.....
NOT!
There can be no salvation for those who take the mark of the beast
In a way, this is a trial run, concerning our fears of death, or not having enough, etc.
Our internet provider was down for about 3 1/2 days, in case anyone wonder it JUST came back.
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Post by fearnot on Sept 22, 2020 14:34:53 GMT -5
Today will be sort of random again, because my internet was down for almost 4 days, and was not supposed to get fixed until this Sat. so I did not really prepare
But one thought is, the world today may continue to be dominated with confusion, lies, self-centeredness, violence etc. etc. It occurred to me that along with all that, we might expect heightened demonic activity. I have seen videos where rioters are now screaming at people demanding to know if they are Christians.
And so I think we need to keep this verse in mind:
[smear:#07e5f7] 4 Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. 1 John 4:4[/smear:#bf19e6:0]
Jesus is greater than the demons but the demons have a great power and advantage over the unsaved. I think in Jesus time on earth there was a great increase in demonic activity ( as there had been at different times in the Bible) However, it seems to me, an increase as we move ever closer to the end times it could be possible.
Witchcraft seems to be on the rise today and I think it will increase during the tribulation. But those who think they can be a 'good white' witch and enter heaven need to consider this You cannot serve Satan and Jesus:
[smear:#f6b80b] 24 “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other.... Matthew 6:24[/smear:#1706f9:0]
Also
[smear:#e66219]8 But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.” Revelation 21:8[/smear:#05a687:0]
I have also been thinking about the animosity ever growing towards police and people sometimes jumping to conclusions , without knowing the full story and painting the police all with the same brush stroke, as abusive racists etc.
But I also think there is another underlying reason the police are hated they are seen as the 'enemy' because of often wrong, and even, perverted ideas of 'FREEDOM'.
Thus, for many, the police are NOT seen this way :
[smear:#cf2fa5]4 for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4[/smear:#1975e6:0]
[smear:#e69019]With regard to the works of man, by the word of your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent. Psalm 17:4 [/smear:#19bfe6:0]
And the 'cancel culture' of today, also hates the authoritative Word of God. Again because they want to do whatever they want no one likes to be told NO you are wrong or that is a sin.
Still, that does not change absolute Truth and what God says.
I see signs I think, leading once again to bibles being banned ( as 'hate speech') burned, etc.
So those of us who are believers ought to consider carefully,
What we are wasting our time on? Is our time and energy being on foolishness... while we are rapidly sliding in the end times?
What if Jesus delays a bit longer before the rapture, and Bibles are banned...
Will we be so sad we have not immersed ourselves in God's Word and memorized a LOT of scripture to have God's peace?
[smear:#08d4ef] The words of the Lord are pure words, like silver refined in a furnace on the ground, purified seven times. Psalm 12:6[/smear:#f8013a:0]
I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11
Then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me, for I trust in your word. Psalm 119:42
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Post by Cindy on Sept 23, 2020 9:45:43 GMT -5
Cindy, comment on your last sentence. From what I have heard pandemic or plandemic, I mean the pandemic, moving to digital, though for the people's comfort they will still use the word dollar. Heading to a cashless, digital economy with automated industry and robotic services. Soon there will probably have to be a universial basic income. That is an unanswered question still as to what will the dollar be worth when this happens.
That's certainly possible Marlene. I suspect that if/when that happens, that the dollar won't be worth anything at all. We're already close to that anyway. I totally agree Cindy....this is not a pandemic in the sense we have hundreds or thousands of people dropping in the streets dying....it has not shown itself to be even remotely like that!
Also, if it were as bad as stated, then all the protesters should be getting very very sick, and I have not heard that?
And as the CDC said, itself only 6% of deaths are ONLY from Covid, all the rest, had at least 2 or 3 other very serious diseases
( and who know if perhaps they actually died from those......I would think at least for some were labeled a covid death, but was actually heart, lung, cancer etc.
But, I think perhaps we can see several reasons to put the fear of death into our population ( and the world even)
I think even Anna's thought could fit it, Because, I am inclined to think, it is related to a plan but ultimately it is the devil's getting ready for the tribulation and somewhere the anti-Christ will claim to sooth all the fears.
A universal income to buy whatever you need, just take a mark, and the ONLY other thing one will have to do, is pledge allegiance to the new 'god'.... but hey.... smooth sailing from then on
or.....
NOT!
There can be no salvation for those who take the mark of the beast
In a way, this is a trial run, concerning our fears of death, or not having enough, etc.
Our internet provider was down for about 3 1/2 days, in case anyone wonder it JUST came back.
I just thought that since I got here very early that you hadn't been on yet lol. Also, I should let you know that there are all kinds of articles out denying that the CDC said that; or rather saying they didn't mean for what they said to be taken that way.
Today will be sort of random again, because my internet was down for almost 4 days, and was not supposed to get fixed until this Sat. so I did not really prepare
But one thought is, the world today may continue to be dominated with confusion, lies, self-centeredness, violence etc. etc. It occurred to me that along with all that, we might expect heightened demonic activity. I have seen videos where rioters are now screaming at people demanding to know if they are Christians.
And so I think we need to keep this verse in mind:
[smear:#07e5f7] 4 Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. 1 John 4:4[/smear:#bf19e6:0]
Jesus is greater than the demons but the demons have a great power and advantage over the unsaved. I think in Jesus time on earth there was a great increase in demonic activity ( as there had been at different times in the Bible) However, it seems to me, an increase as we move ever closer to the end times it could be possible.
Witchcraft seems to be on the rise today and I think it will increase during the tribulation. But those who think they can be a 'good white' witch and enter heaven need to consider this You cannot serve Satan and Jesus:
[smear:#f6b80b] 24 “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other.... Matthew 6:24[/smear:#1706f9:0]
Also
[smear:#e66219]8 But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.” Revelation 21:8[/smear:#05a687:0]
I have also been thinking about the animosity ever growing towards police and people sometimes jumping to conclusions , without knowing the full story and painting the police all with the same brush stroke, as abusive racists etc.
But I also think there is another underlying reason the police are hated they are seen as the 'enemy' because of often wrong, and even, perverted ideas of 'FREEDOM'.
Thus, for many, the police are NOT seen this way :
[smear:#cf2fa5]4 for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4[/smear:#1975e6:0]
[smear:#e69019]With regard to the works of man, by the word of your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent. Psalm 17:4 [/smear:#19bfe6:0]
And the 'cancel culture' of today, also hates the authoritative Word of God. Again because they want to do whatever they want no one likes to be told NO you are wrong or that is a sin.
Still, that does not change absolute Truth and what God says.
I see signs I think, leading once again to bibles being banned ( as 'hate speech') burned, etc.
So those of us who are believers ought to consider carefully,
What we are wasting our time on? Is our time and energy being on foolishness... while we are rapidly sliding in the end times?
What if Jesus delays a bit longer before the rapture, and Bibles are banned...
Will we be so sad we have not immersed ourselves in God's Word and memorized a LOT of scripture to have God's peace?
[smear:#08d4ef] The words of the Lord are pure words, like silver refined in a furnace on the ground, purified seven times. Psalm 12:6[/smear:#f8013a:0]
I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11
Then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me, for I trust in your word. Psalm 119:42
Done for Today
Good one! Do you recall MacArthur's sermon about "how God restrains evil'? He shows us that God gives everyone a conscience to restrain evil, and after that, He also ordained the family, civil authority, and the Church to restrain evil. And what exactly has Satan targeted? First, The conscience, since the only way you can get away from your conscience convicting you of sin is to convince it that what you're doing isn't a sin. And that's what Satan has the people, and the media telling us constantly! So at this point, Satan has derailed the conscience of most people, (all but those who are really saved). Second, Satan attacked the family in numerous ways as well; and each way he attacked the family, he also used to attack the conscience. Today "the family" the way God ordained it, is in a shambles and therefore is not doing it's job of restraining evil very well, if at all. (only in those few families that are very godly born again Christians who are both mature in their faith and raising their children to be so as well; only in the very few families like that is evil restrained.) Third God ordained civil authority, which is both government and the police force. Is there any doubt that Satan has also attacked both of these institutions now? And again, he's trying to use these things to also further corrupt people's consciences. the whole race thing was devised to supposedly convict the US government of evil and thereby bring it down. It looks like it's doing a good job of it too. Then the last thing God ordained to restrain evil is the Church. All we have to do is realize how much false teaching is out there and how few churches teach the Truth of what the Bible says, to know that Satan has never let us on attacking the church and in our day has just about succeeded in making it very hard for someone to find a church that teaches the Truth.
The conscience is under assault. The family is under assault. Civil authority is under assault. And so is the church! Not only are these things all under assault like Pastor MacArthur said, but they are just about ready to be pronounced dead. And this is what had to happen for this age to come to an end. It will come to an end after the rapture when the AntiChrist signs the treaty with Israel. I don't think it's very far away now.
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Post by fearnot on Sept 23, 2020 10:25:04 GMT -5
Yes, I remember that sermon!!! Thank you soooooo much for posting those points!!!!
That was such a good sermon and so right on! It is exactly what has happened, and we are seeing the death of it which is both very sad but also the good part is the rapture is that much closer.
I also keep seeing 'news' where some scientists think Aliens are already among us or coming soon and so on.
So that is one theme which could be used to explain the rapture or getting rid of the 'haters' by aliens or 'mother earth Gaia etc.
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Post by fearnot on Sept 23, 2020 10:47:42 GMT -5
In case some might think the protests/riots are gone or quieting down.... well, maybe not..... I just noticed things are still so bad that:
Louisville mayor declares
'state of emergency,'
downtown access cut off ahead of Breonna Taylor decision
www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/louisville-mayor-declares-state-of-emergency-downtown-access-cut-off-ahead-of-breonna-taylor-decision/ar-BB19h8nj
In addition ,store owners have boarded up the downtown area.
DOWNTOWN AREA OF LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY BOARDED UP AGAINST BLACK LIVES MATTER RIOTERS AS STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED AHEAD OF BREONNA TAYLOR VERDICT
www.nowtheendbegins.com/downtown-louisville-kentucky-boarded-up-black-lives-matter-rioters-state-of-emergency-declared-ahead-breonna-taylor-verdict/
Which brings us to the question of 'justice', and what does God say?
On our own, without God, there would be zero hope of justice.
[smear:#17b3a6]10 as it is written:
“None is righteous, no, not one; 11 no one understands; no one seeks for God. 12 All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one.”[/smear:#f327e1:0]
All people are sinners and sin is lawlessness
[smear:#e63519]4 Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. 1 John 3:4[/smear:#1934e6:0]
That is what we are seeing demonstrated in the riots and declared by Social JUSTICE warriors who do not want any police..... lawlessness no laws, no police
( but truly this is true for all people unless they have been saved and God changes their hearts)
It's ironic that the SJW's do not see how unjust they are.
But again, this is true for all unbelievers.... and believers also struggle, with sin still within.
The difference is Believers know they are sinners (saved sinners) and God is working on them.
Lawlessness insists on doing whatever, he or she wants... to them
nothing is a 'sin'
This is a depraved, perverted, wicked, and fallen world.
The only true justice to be hoped for in the world today is from God. [smear:#f8636a] 3 For I will proclaim the name of the Lord; ascribe greatness to our God! 4 “The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he. 5 They have dealt corruptly with him; they are no longer his children because they are blemished; they are a crooked and twisted generation. 6 Do you thus repay the Lord, you foolish and senseless people? Is not he your father, who created you, who made you and established you? Deuteronomy 32:3-6[/smear:#7d19e6:0]
This
[smear:#b83cf9]14 What shall we say then? Is there injustice on God's part? By no means! Romans 9:14[/smear:#f4533f:0]
This verse reminds me of some people declaring they will not believe in a 'god' who allows such EVIL in the world.
Two things come to my mind:
God could have made us 'robots' so we could never ever choose evil
then again, we could not choose love either.
We would have been, if God had done that (everyone of us) ultimately, and totally robotic slaves.
But God did not want slaves....
And second, the evil in the world is all done by mankind ( and woman kind to be PC).
In fact, Antifa, SJW's and BLM and doing the very things they claim to be fighting against: prejudiced, racists, violent, without mercy, lack of justice, etc etc.
This is not surprising, without God it is guaranteed!
They are just being prejudice and racists against different people and groups and are without mercy and violent etc,
Nothing new under the sun.
[smear:#f59936]What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done, and there is nothing new under the sun. Ecclesiastes 1:9 [/smear:#e619e4:0]
The difference is it is getting worse, as the end times are here Also it is getting more and more like the days of Noah
[smear:#19b9e6]5 if he did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a herald of righteousness, with seven others, when he brought a flood upon the world of the ungodly; 2 Peter 2:5[/smear:#f233a8:0]
The ungodly meaning: they were sinners to be sure but so was Noah....
However, Scripture says he was righteous So he was but.... only by God's grace.
The unbelievers of Noah's day, did not want God They did not care to know God They wanted to do anything and everything they choose to do
None of it was sin in their own eyes. So with no police everyone ( rioters ) can do whatever 'they' deem right in their own eyes.
[smear:#fdc32f]25 In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did that which was right in his own eyes. Judges 17:6[/smear:#7d19e6:0]
Be that as it may, such behavior is NOT justice, mercy, loving, righteous etc. It was not then, and it is not now.
On the other hand, God is all of those and so much more:
[smear:#1942e6]2 Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. 3 Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever. 4 He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and merciful. Psalms 111[/smear:#f64415:0]
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Post by Cindy on Sept 24, 2020 10:58:38 GMT -5
anna and fearnot
I didn't want to lose this part of what we were talking about so decided to start a new thread about it; so I copied the posts dealing with that, and put them there too. I used your posts Barbara and yours too Marlene. If you don't want your post in that thread, please let me know and I'll delete whatever you want me to, ok?
So whenever you want to discuss "why" this is happening, please post it in the other thread, ok? Here's a link to it: (It's in this forum too).
What is this pandemic really all about? Yes, I remember that sermon!!! Thank you soooooo much for posting those points!!!!
That was such a good sermon and so right on! It is exactly what has happened, and we are seeing the death of it which is both very sad but also the good part is the rapture is that much closer.
I also keep seeing 'news' where some scientists think Aliens are already among us or coming soon and so on.
So that is one theme which could be used to explain the rapture or getting rid of the 'haters' by aliens or 'mother earth Gaia etc. Yeah, I wouldn't be at all surprised if they use the alien idea to explain the rapture.
In case some might think the protests/riots are gone or quieting down.... well, maybe not..... I just noticed things are still so bad that:
Louisville mayor declares
'state of emergency,'
downtown access cut off ahead of Breonna Taylor decision
www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/louisville-mayor-declares-state-of-emergency-downtown-access-cut-off-ahead-of-breonna-taylor-decision/ar-BB19h8nj
In addition ,store owners have boarded up the downtown area.
DOWNTOWN AREA OF LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY BOARDED UP AGAINST BLACK LIVES MATTER RIOTERS AS STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED AHEAD OF BREONNA TAYLOR VERDICT
www.nowtheendbegins.com/downtown-louisville-kentucky-boarded-up-black-lives-matter-rioters-state-of-emergency-declared-ahead-breonna-taylor-verdict/
Which brings us to the question of 'justice', and what does God say?
On our own, without God, there would be zero hope of justice.
[smear:#17b3a6]10 as it is written:
“None is righteous, no, not one; 11 no one understands; no one seeks for God. 12 All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one.”[/smear:#f327e1:0]
All people are sinners and sin is lawlessness
[smear:#e63519]4 Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. 1 John 3:4[/smear:#1934e6:0]
That is what we are seeing demonstrated in the riots and declared by Social JUSTICE warriors who do not want any police..... lawlessness no laws, no police
( but truly this is true for all people unless they have been saved and God changes their hearts)
It's ironic that the SJW's do not see how unjust they are.
But again, this is true for all unbelievers.... and believers also struggle, with sin still within.
The difference is Believers know they are sinners (saved sinners) and God is working on them.
Lawlessness insists on doing whatever, he or she wants... to them
nothing is a 'sin'
This is a depraved, perverted, wicked, and fallen world.
The only true justice to be hoped for in the world today is from God. [smear:#f8636a] 3 For I will proclaim the name of the Lord; ascribe greatness to our God! 4 “The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he. 5 They have dealt corruptly with him; they are no longer his children because they are blemished; they are a crooked and twisted generation. 6 Do you thus repay the Lord, you foolish and senseless people? Is not he your father, who created you, who made you and established you? Deuteronomy 32:3-6[/smear:#7d19e6:0]
This
[smear:#b83cf9]14 What shall we say then? Is there injustice on God's part? By no means! Romans 9:14[/smear:#f4533f:0]
This verse reminds me of some people declaring they will not believe in a 'god' who allows such EVIL in the world.
Two things come to my mind:
God could have made us 'robots' so we could never ever choose evil
then again, we could not choose love either.
We would have been, if God had done that (everyone of us) ultimately, and totally robotic slaves.
But God did not want slaves....
And second, the evil in the world is all done by mankind ( and woman kind to be PC).
In fact, Antifa, SJW's and BLM and doing the very things they claim to be fighting against: prejudiced, racists, violent, without mercy, lack of justice, etc etc.
This is not surprising, without God it is guaranteed!
They are just being prejudice and racists against different people and groups and are without mercy and violent etc,
Nothing new under the sun.
[smear:#f59936]What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done, and there is nothing new under the sun. Ecclesiastes 1:9 [/smear:#e619e4:0]
The difference is it is getting worse, as the end times are here Also it is getting more and more like the days of Noah
[smear:#19b9e6]5 if he did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a herald of righteousness, with seven others, when he brought a flood upon the world of the ungodly; 2 Peter 2:5[/smear:#f233a8:0]
The ungodly meaning: they were sinners to be sure but so was Noah....
However, Scripture says he was righteous So he was but.... only by God's grace.
The unbelievers of Noah's day, did not want God They did not care to know God They wanted to do anything and everything they choose to do
None of it was sin in their own eyes. So with no police everyone ( rioters ) can do whatever 'they' deem right in their own eyes.
[smear:#fdc32f]25 In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did that which was right in his own eyes. Judges 17:6[/smear:#7d19e6:0]
Be that as it may, such behavior is NOT justice, mercy, loving, righteous etc. It was not then, and it is not now.
On the other hand, God is all of those and so much more:
[smear:#1942e6]2 Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. 3 Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever. 4 He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and merciful. Psalms 111[/smear:#f64415:0]
Done for Today
Another good one! I'd like to also mention this post of yours in the other thread because it leads up to another thought I've had, which is that we're going to continue to see things like these so called protests, which are really riots, until Martial law is declared in a majority of the states.
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Post by fearnot on Sept 24, 2020 11:34:21 GMT -5
I totally agree Cindy, and in fact am going to write a bit more about the riots today.
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Post by fearnot on Sept 24, 2020 12:02:47 GMT -5
So the verdict came out , concerning the Breonna Taylor case and just like clock work: immediate
Riots
Already 2 police officers shot one in surgery.
2 Louisville officers shot amid Breonna Taylor protests
apnews.com/article/shootings-frankfort-kentucky-louisville-breonna-taylor-28a283922de8784f6fca5c42fe8e5bca
Some of the protesters/rioters call themselves: anti-fascists However, they immediately resort to: bullying extortion violence etc,
Protests and riots immediately erupted after Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced Wednesday that there will be no charges filed against two of the Louisville police officers involved in the shooting of Breonna Taylor, while the third is being charged with “wanton endangerment.”
www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/09/black-lives-matter-mob-terrorizes-diners-st-petersburg-florida-threaten-drivers/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaign=websitesharingbuttons
Breonna Taylor protesters ran over to a parked U-Haul containing supplies for their violent riot immediately following the decision.
These remind me of an infant tantrum, if they do not get what they want:
BLACK LIVES MATTER TERRORISTS IN LOUISVILLE BLOCK THE STREETS SHOUTING ‘WE DIDN’T GET IT, BURN IT DOWN’
AS OFFICER IN BREONNA TAYLOR CASE INDICTED
www.nowtheendbegins.com/black-lives-matter-terrorists-louisville-block-streets-national-guard-called-up-breonna-taylor/
So, I do not see the riots, ending any time soon Even IF Biden were to win The respite I think would be short lived.
They will not be happy until they get communism and then they really won't be happy for long.
And they seem to be following Saul Alinsky's 'Rules for Radicals'
down to the 'Tee'
Here is a quote from his book:
"A Marxist begins with his prime truth that all evils are caused by the exploitation of the proletariat by the capitalists. From this he logically proceeds to the revolution to end capitalism, then into the third stage of reorganization into a new social order of the dictatorship of the proletariat, and finally the last stage --
the political paradise of communism." p.10
Especially #8 rule in his book seems to be a major focus, ( I think).
8. "Keep the pressure on,
( wear them down, in other words, so they give up, and give in to your demands)
But rewarding a baby's tantrum never works out for the good, in the end
( as a mother who did that almost exclusively, I can attest to that!!!)
If this is the beginning of Mr. Alinsky's: "paradise of communism". He can keep it, as far as I am concerned!
This is the 'paradise' I am looking to:
[smear:#d39603]7 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will grant to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.’ Revelation 2:7 [/smear:#0562a3:0]
And
[smear:#f302e0] For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 Corinthians 5:1[/smear:#03f65d:0]
There are soooo many verse about Heaven ( it will be the 'true' paradise...not communism) it's hard to choose just a few a few verses about Heaven There are 692 verses!!! :)
1[smear:#36e619]8 The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. 2 Timothy 4:18[/smear:#f5018d:0]
Antifa and BLM are acting now like paramilitary terrorists. To them, it is beginning to seem, to me that any means justify the end they are working towards...
even if it means 'Burn the country down' and extreme violence.
"So the purpose of Antifa is to ultimately intimidate, to beat you into submission," said D'Souza. " www.cnsnews.com/blog/michael-w-chapman/dsouza-antifa-true-descendant-mussolinis-black-shirts-hitlers-brown-shirts
Which reminds me of these verses:
[smear:#e63a19]11 Now the earth was corrupt in God's sight, and the earth was filled with violence. 12 And God saw the earth, and behold, it was corrupt, for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth. Genesis 6:11,12[/smear:#1940e6:0]
One might 'protest' but you are just talking about USA!
Nevertheless, a quick search will provide one with plenty of protests world wide Europe is a good starting point.
[smear:#f70ad7]18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. 19 For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. 20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. 21 For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Claiming to be wise, they became fools, Romans 1:18-22[/smear:#25f006:0]
And this:
[smear:#0d9e64] 14 Let them alone; they are blind guides. And if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit.” Matthew 15:14 [/smear:#e61948:0]
Also this
[smear:#f77f08]16 In past generations he allowed all the nations to walk in their own ways. acts 14:16 [/smear:#3dc147:0]
I think, God may be giving up ( or already has given us up) our country and other countries to walk in their ( and our) own messes... to face the consequences of their ( and our) own actions to let them 'alone', to abandon them.
What a terrible and frightening thing! to be left alone from God!
Christians are never left alone but those who do not choose Him.... I can only have great pity for them what a sad sad thing!
He has in the past, and may be doing even now giving them up to their own devises
[smear:#851650]So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts, to follow their own counsels. Psalms 81:12[/smear:#0e8339:0]
If so..... If God is or already has given our counties up it may not be all bad....
some people will really see what it is like without God
and repent and turn to Him
Sometimes, we need to go all the way to the bottom before we look UP ( to God)
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Post by fearnot on Sept 25, 2020 12:06:52 GMT -5
I found this quote ,very sadly, interesting, because it not only chose 2 bible verses it used them...
exactly contrary to Christianity
"Maybe like 1000 people here outside the Barclays Center in Brooklyn to protest the grand jury's failure to indict anyone for the death of Breonna Taylor.
"Forget": 'turn the other cheek',
we're way past that,
it's 'eye for an eye' now,"
says the man on the megaphone.
www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/video-hundreds-converge-across-nyc-to-protest-decision-in-breonna-taylor-case/ar-BB19mttk
This makes me think of the anti-Christ the exact opposite of Jesus. And yet, when he comes in person people will see him as better than Jesus.
What Jesus actually said:
[smear:#d1061e]38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’
39 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil.
But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Matthew 5:38,39[/smear:#5a04c5:0]
We are seeing and hearing the spirit of the anti-christ more and more
This next verse was seen that quote ( from the rioter) I quoted, in the start of today's post above:
[smear:#c705f8] Woe to those who call evil good and good evil,
who put darkness for light and light for darkness,
who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Isaiah 5:20[/smear:#fd330a:0]
Using scripture deceptively
And where is it's true source?
In the next verse the 'thief ' Jesus refers to is Satan
[smear:#e61953]10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10[/smear:#0d2d51:0]
And this
[smear:#f84b08]44 You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father's desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies. John 8:44[/smear:#2d086b:0]
Speaking of the actual anti-Christ ( also called the beast, the dragon etc.) during the 7 year tribulation, which we are rapidly coming up to he will use God's word in reverse and blasphemously:
[smear:#fd9507] 5 And the beast was given a mouth uttering haughty and blasphemous words, and it was allowed to exercise authority for forty-two months. 6 It opened its mouth to utter blasphemies against God, blaspheming his name and his dwelling, that is, those who dwell in heaven. 7 Also it was allowed to make war on the saints and to conquer them. Revelation 13:5-7[/smear:#05b6bb:0]
Christians today, need to be extremely vigilant
[smear:#33e3c3]8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8[/smear:#7ed708:0]
Back what I started with today: the complete misuse of scripture
[smear:#07f87a] 1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons,
2 through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, 1 Timothy 4:1-2[/smear:#fd03fb:0]
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Post by fearnot on Sept 26, 2020 11:46:13 GMT -5
I think our country ( the USA) today, is in fact, being judged by God.
As a nation, we had THE TRUTH, the gospel. However, we slowly but relentlessly, kicked God out of the market place, schools, homes etc..
We rejected it, abandoned it we did not want any of it's restraints Instead, we exulted:
sin as FREEDOM.
And now sin runs rampant in our society we are reaping the consequences.
[smear:#f8542b] As I have seen, those who plow iniquity and sow trouble reap the same. Job 4:8[/smear:#1b957b:0]
We are also experiencing this:
[smear:#19e663]"............And again, “The Lord will judge his people. ” 31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God." Hebrews 10:30,31[/smear:#e619cc:0]
Romans 1 is a good example of how a society slides down the slippery slope of going to Hell at warp speed.
When God's truth is rejected one can see the signs in the culture things like: Sexual immorality porn, pedophilia passions lusts violence lies etc etc. etc.
In Romans 1 we hear God say 3 times God gave them up
First:
Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, Romans 1:24
That was our 60's and 70's sexual revolution
Then second: [smear:#f7431c] 26 For this reason God gave them up to dishonorable passions. For their women exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature; 27 and the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in themselves the due penalty for their error. Romans 1:26,27[/smear:#b319e6:0]
This was the homosexual revolution
But now, we are in the third stage of God giving our culture up:
[smear:#c93ef5] 28 And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to 'a debased mind' to do what ought not to be done.
29 They were filled with all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, malice.
They are full of
envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness. They are gossips,
30 slanderers, haters of God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents,
31 foolish, faithless, heartless, ruthless.
32 Though they know God's righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them. Romans 1:28-32[/smear:#f64308:0]
In this stage, many unsaved have become insane or as scripture says they have a debased mind
God is allowing them to do whatever pleases their sinful nature without constraint. However, as sinners, if they do not turn to God they will continue to the point of what is insanity.
[smear:#07f8a1]The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it? Jeremiah 17:9[/smear:#e61998:0]
The problem is with this sickness is not only do they not want to hear to cure, Sadly, many churches are buying into things like: Critical Race theory
Indeed people have been discriminated against persecuted, harmed in many ways, abused, etc.
The problem is, when one wallows in this pain forever.... and because of the terribleness of the world's injustice....
Therefore everyone becomes a victim and none need to be held responsible for their sins.
The other more 'critical' issue is: the Truth of the gospel does not get told, to those people, who have already gone thru so much
The excuse for not giving them the gospel truth is: to not give them even more pain...
but they need that truth even more.... because their eternal destiny is at stake.
And in a way, this 'victim-hood' culture can become a contest:
Who suffered more?
Blacks or Indians ( US Indians) Chinese, or Mexicans Jews, or Arabs Rich or poor etc. etc.
And thus, nobody is held to bring responsible for their own unrighteous deeds because they are 'victims'
nor do any of them have to confess they are a sinner. But God says:
23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 3:23
So if we constantly and forever pet our wounds...
though it may feel sweet until.... we die... then, we discover a fatal deception that has/had eternal consequences
Indeed some people have suffered greatly in this world and I am not saying the pain was not real and that it does have lingering consequences
Be that as it may:
We have to confess our own sins knowing we are sinners just as were, our ,or their, 'oppressors'
Plus, we have to forgive and even love our enemies.... or this next verse , will only be the beginning of what eternal sorrows will be:
[smear:#17b384]Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel. Proverbs 20:17[/smear:#f636b7:0]
We have to come to this truth also:
[smear:#fae70a]14 For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, 15 but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Matthew 6:14,15[/smear:#9505f1:0]
And this:
[smear:#15577f]43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Matthew 5:43,44[/smear:#f7530a:0]
Both a poor child whose single mom has to work 3 jobs in order for the child to have a PJ sandwich now and then, and a very very wealthy child whose parents work and travel the world day and night, and hire a revolving door of nannies....
Both children, are like abandon children, that are tossed from foster care to foster care..... with little or no love at all.
It is foolish to assume money can buy any kind of love or affection, It might buy stronger and more evil addictions but not love.
As far as saying there is 'systemic racism ' for only Caucasians....
God says this, no matter what 'race' you might be:
[smear:#e6191d] 20 The soul who sins shall die. The son shall not suffer for the iniquity of the father, nor the father suffer for the iniquity of the son. Ezekiel 18:20[/smear:#8234c7:0]
All of these 'theories' are based on humans whose minds which are debased and going insane
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Post by fearnot on Sept 27, 2020 10:22:14 GMT -5
When an individual or a nation(s) or country(s) refuses to confess and ignores their own sinfulness evil will grow more and more.
and their minds will slowly ( or rapidly) deteriorate into insanity.
Following up on the third stage of God giving a people up:
[smear:#0af715] And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. Romans 1:28[/smear:#3501fa:0]
This news item reminded me of the past when rulers said and did crazy things: like saying 'let the people (who had no bread to eat and were starving) let them eat cake or fiddled while their city was burning.
In The Midst Of A Pandemic, Blanketed In Wildfire Smoke, The City Of Berkeley Is Focused On Banning Candy Bars
www.zerohedge.com/political/midst-pandemic-blanketed-wildfire-smoke-city-berkeley-focused-banning-candy-bars
The rulers in Berkeley California will protect the 'foolish silly' people from buying a candy bar but yet....
California Legislature Softens Sex Offender Registry Requirements For Sodomy With Minors
They loosen the laws for gay pedophiles and thus in my opinion,
subject children to sexual predators ( Because I do not believe a 14 year old can really consent willing to a 24 year old sexual predator).
"The California legislature passed a law late Monday ( this quote is from an article date Sept 1, 2020) relaxing sex offender registry requirements for sodomy and other acts with minors in efforts to end “discrimination against LGBTQ young people on the sex offender registry,” according to the bill’s sponsor."
dailycaller.com/2020/09/01/california-legislature-sex-offender-registry/
I am reminded of this verse:
[smear:#4fe619]2 But Pharaoh said, “Who is the Lord, that I should obey his voice and let Israel go? I do not know the Lord, and moreover, I will not let Israel go.” Exodus 5:2[/smear:#e61944:0]
The insanity is when people are determined to reinvent the world to be the way they and their sins demand against God that is a reprobate and insane mind.
I think most would agree our culture has changed and is changing rapidly
We can most likely also agree the Bible ( God's Word) does not change
[smear:#19ade6]The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. Isaiah 40:8[/smear:#f72be5:0]
and also
[smear:#e619b9]89 Forever, O Lord, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens. Psalm 119:89[/smear:#19e638:0]
God not only will give people up to their sins He will raises up rulers and remove them and He can destroy a sinful nation.
[smear:#268c41]He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding; Daniel 2:21[/smear:#e619d8:0]
At some point when a nation is so immersed in its sin, God may destroy it like Sodom
[smear:#32f26f]29 but on the day when Lot went out from Sodom, fire and sulfur rained from heaven and destroyed them all Luke 17:28-30[/smear:#e61938:0]
I think perhaps a principle might be as sin accelerates so might God's judgment God is patient, not wanting any to go to Hell but there comes a time when He gives people up and then.....
[smear:#a726f0]30 For we know him who said, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay.” And again, “The Lord will judge his people.” 31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Hebrews 10:30,31[/smear:#e61951:0]
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Post by Cindy on Sept 28, 2020 10:02:44 GMT -5
So the verdict came out , concerning the Breonna Taylor case and just like clock work: immediate
Riots
Already 2 police officers shot one in surgery.
2 Louisville officers shot amid Breonna Taylor protests
apnews.com/article/shootings-frankfort-kentucky-louisville-breonna-taylor-28a283922de8784f6fca5c42fe8e5bca
Some of the protesters/rioters call themselves: anti-fascists However, they immediately resort to: bullying extortion violence etc,
Protests and riots immediately erupted after Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced Wednesday that there will be no charges filed against two of the Louisville police officers involved in the shooting of Breonna Taylor, while the third is being charged with “wanton endangerment.”
www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/09/black-lives-matter-mob-terrorizes-diners-st-petersburg-florida-threaten-drivers/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaign=websitesharingbuttons
Breonna Taylor protesters ran over to a parked U-Haul containing supplies for their violent riot immediately following the decision.
These remind me of an infant tantrum, if they do not get what they want:
BLACK LIVES MATTER TERRORISTS IN LOUISVILLE BLOCK THE STREETS SHOUTING ‘WE DIDN’T GET IT, BURN IT DOWN’
AS OFFICER IN BREONNA TAYLOR CASE INDICTED
www.nowtheendbegins.com/black-lives-matter-terrorists-louisville-block-streets-national-guard-called-up-breonna-taylor/
So, I do not see the riots, ending any time soon Even IF Biden were to win The respite I think would be short lived.
They will not be happy until they get communism and then they really won't be happy for long.
And they seem to be following Saul Alinsky's 'Rules for Radicals'
down to the 'Tee'
Here is a quote from his book:
"A Marxist begins with his prime truth that all evils are caused by the exploitation of the proletariat by the capitalists. From this he logically proceeds to the revolution to end capitalism, then into the third stage of reorganization into a new social order of the dictatorship of the proletariat, and finally the last stage --
the political paradise of communism." p.10
Especially #8 rule in his book seems to be a major focus, ( I think).
8. "Keep the pressure on,
( wear them down, in other words, so they give up, and give in to your demands)
But rewarding a baby's tantrum never works out for the good, in the end
( as a mother who did that almost exclusively, I can attest to that!!!)
If this is the beginning of Mr. Alinsky's: "paradise of communism". He can keep it, as far as I am concerned!
This is the 'paradise' I am looking to:
[smear:#d39603]7 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will grant to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.’ Revelation 2:7 [/smear:#0562a3:0]
And
[smear:#f302e0] For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 Corinthians 5:1[/smear:#03f65d:0]
There are soooo many verse about Heaven ( it will be the 'true' paradise...not communism) it's hard to choose just a few a few verses about Heaven There are 692 verses!!! :)
1[smear:#36e619]8 The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. 2 Timothy 4:18[/smear:#f5018d:0]
Antifa and BLM are acting now like paramilitary terrorists. To them, it is beginning to seem, to me that any means justify the end they are working towards...
even if it means 'Burn the country down' and extreme violence.
"So the purpose of Antifa is to ultimately intimidate, to beat you into submission," said D'Souza. " www.cnsnews.com/blog/michael-w-chapman/dsouza-antifa-true-descendant-mussolinis-black-shirts-hitlers-brown-shirts
Which reminds me of these verses:
[smear:#e63a19]11 Now the earth was corrupt in God's sight, and the earth was filled with violence. 12 And God saw the earth, and behold, it was corrupt, for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth. Genesis 6:11,12[/smear:#1940e6:0]
One might 'protest' but you are just talking about USA!
Nevertheless, a quick search will provide one with plenty of protests world wide Europe is a good starting point.
[smear:#f70ad7]18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. 19 For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. 20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. 21 For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Claiming to be wise, they became fools, Romans 1:18-22[/smear:#25f006:0]
And this:
[smear:#0d9e64] 14 Let them alone; they are blind guides. And if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit.” Matthew 15:14 [/smear:#e61948:0]
Also this
[smear:#f77f08]16 In past generations he allowed all the nations to walk in their own ways. acts 14:16 [/smear:#3dc147:0]
I think, God may be giving up ( or already has given us up) our country and other countries to walk in their ( and our) own messes... to face the consequences of their ( and our) own actions to let them 'alone', to abandon them.
What a terrible and frightening thing! to be left alone from God!
Christians are never left alone but those who do not choose Him.... I can only have great pity for them what a sad sad thing!
He has in the past, and may be doing even now giving them up to their own devises
[smear:#851650]So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts, to follow their own counsels. Psalms 81:12[/smear:#0e8339:0]
If so..... If God is or already has given our counties up it may not be all bad....
some people will really see what it is like without God
and repent and turn to Him
Sometimes, we need to go all the way to the bottom before we look UP ( to God)
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Well said! Did you see that we had someone come on the board and post in the "What is this pandemic really all about?" thread? I replied to them but you can too if you'd like to. I found this quote ,very sadly, interesting, because it not only chose 2 bible verses it used them...
exactly contrary to Christianity
"Maybe like 1000 people here outside the Barclays Center in Brooklyn to protest the grand jury's failure to indict anyone for the death of Breonna Taylor.
"Forget": 'turn the other cheek',
we're way past that,
it's 'eye for an eye' now,"
says the man on the megaphone.
www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/video-hundreds-converge-across-nyc-to-protest-decision-in-breonna-taylor-case/ar-BB19mttk
This makes me think of the anti-Christ the exact opposite of Jesus. And yet, when he comes in person people will see him as better than Jesus.
What Jesus actually said:
[smear:#d1061e]38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’
39 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil.
But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Matthew 5:38,39[/smear:#5a04c5:0]
We are seeing and hearing the spirit of the anti-christ more and more
This next verse was seen that quote ( from the rioter) I quoted, in the start of today's post above:
[smear:#c705f8] Woe to those who call evil good and good evil,
who put darkness for light and light for darkness,
who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Isaiah 5:20[/smear:#fd330a:0]
Using scripture deceptively
And where is it's true source?
In the next verse the 'thief ' Jesus refers to is Satan
[smear:#e61953]10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10[/smear:#0d2d51:0]
And this
[smear:#f84b08]44 You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father's desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies. John 8:44[/smear:#2d086b:0]
Speaking of the actual anti-Christ ( also called the beast, the dragon etc.) during the 7 year tribulation, which we are rapidly coming up to he will use God's word in reverse and blasphemously:
[smear:#fd9507] 5 And the beast was given a mouth uttering haughty and blasphemous words, and it was allowed to exercise authority for forty-two months. 6 It opened its mouth to utter blasphemies against God, blaspheming his name and his dwelling, that is, those who dwell in heaven. 7 Also it was allowed to make war on the saints and to conquer them. Revelation 13:5-7[/smear:#05b6bb:0]
Christians today, need to be extremely vigilant
[smear:#33e3c3]8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8[/smear:#7ed708:0]
Back what I started with today: the complete misuse of scripture
[smear:#07f87a] 1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons,
2 through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, 1 Timothy 4:1-2[/smear:#fd03fb:0]
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True. We're seeing a great deal of scripture being misused every day. You just have to look for a short time on facebook to see it. I think it's gotten to where there's more false teaching and heresy then the Truth being preached.
When people who have considered themselves Christians most of their lives, find something in scripture that they don't like, that goes against the way they think things should be, then instead of repenting like they should, they instead decide that the Bible is wrong about that, and then they find more things that they think it's wrong about. So their next step is to decide that the Bible doesn't matter; that it's not important and it's not God's Word, but just a bunch of fairy tales. (my own oldest granddaughter has decided this because she has so many friends that are homosexual and transgender; plus she's majorly involved in acting and singing which are Satan's biggest playground anyway.) Satan loves it when this happens and you can almost see the demons that are so thickly surrounding the people who have made this decision to their detriment. God help them! For He is their only hope!
It's so bad that we even have a forum dedicated to telling the truth about scriptures that are regularly misused. The ones posted in there aren't the only ones, I just haven't gotten around to posting any more. This too just shows how terribly far we've fallen.
I think our country ( the USA) today, is in fact, being judged by God.
As a nation, we had THE TRUTH, the gospel. However, we slowly but relentlessly, kicked God out of the market place, schools, homes etc..
We rejected it, abandoned it we did not want any of it's restraints Instead, we exulted:
sin as FREEDOM.
And now sin runs rampant in our society we are reaping the consequences.
[smear:#f8542b] As I have seen, those who plow iniquity and sow trouble reap the same. Job 4:8[/smear:#1b957b:0]
We are also experiencing this:
[smear:#19e663]"............And again, “The Lord will judge his people. ” 31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God." Hebrews 10:30,31[/smear:#e619cc:0]
Romans 1 is a good example of how a society slides down the slippery slope of going to Hell at warp speed.
When God's truth is rejected one can see the signs in the culture things like: Sexual immorality porn, pedophilia passions lusts violence lies etc etc. etc.
In Romans 1 we hear God say 3 times God gave them up
First:
Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, Romans 1:24
That was our 60's and 70's sexual revolution
Then second: [smear:#f7431c] 26 For this reason God gave them up to dishonorable passions. For their women exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature; 27 and the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in themselves the due penalty for their error. Romans 1:26,27[/smear:#b319e6:0]
This was the homosexual revolution
But now, we are in the third stage of God giving our culture up:
[smear:#c93ef5] 28 And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to 'a debased mind' to do what ought not to be done.
29 They were filled with all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, malice.
They are full of
envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness. They are gossips,
30 slanderers, haters of God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents,
31 foolish, faithless, heartless, ruthless.
32 Though they know God's righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them. Romans 1:28-32[/smear:#f64308:0]
In this stage, many unsaved have become insane or as scripture says they have a debased mind
God is allowing them to do whatever pleases their sinful nature without constraint. However, as sinners, if they do not turn to God they will continue to the point of what is insanity.
[smear:#07f8a1]The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it? Jeremiah 17:9[/smear:#e61998:0]
The problem is with this sickness is not only do they not want to hear to cure, Sadly, many churches are buying into things like: Critical Race theory
Indeed people have been discriminated against persecuted, harmed in many ways, abused, etc.
The problem is, when one wallows in this pain forever.... and because of the terribleness of the world's injustice....
Therefore everyone becomes a victim and none need to be held responsible for their sins.
The other more 'critical' issue is: the Truth of the gospel does not get told, to those people, who have already gone thru so much
The excuse for not giving them the gospel truth is: to not give them even more pain...
but they need that truth even more.... because their eternal destiny is at stake.
And in a way, this 'victim-hood' culture can become a contest:
Who suffered more?
Blacks or Indians ( US Indians) Chinese, or Mexicans Jews, or Arabs Rich or poor etc. etc.
And thus, nobody is held to bring responsible for their own unrighteous deeds because they are 'victims'
nor do any of them have to confess they are a sinner. But God says:
23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 3:23
So if we constantly and forever pet our wounds...
though it may feel sweet until.... we die... then, we discover a fatal deception that has/had eternal consequences
Indeed some people have suffered greatly in this world and I am not saying the pain was not real and that it does have lingering consequences
Be that as it may:
We have to confess our own sins knowing we are sinners just as were, our ,or their, 'oppressors'
Plus, we have to forgive and even love our enemies.... or this next verse , will only be the beginning of what eternal sorrows will be:
[smear:#17b384]Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel. Proverbs 20:17[/smear:#f636b7:0]
We have to come to this truth also:
[smear:#fae70a]14 For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, 15 but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Matthew 6:14,15[/smear:#9505f1:0]
And this:
[smear:#15577f]43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Matthew 5:43,44[/smear:#f7530a:0]
Both a poor child whose single mom has to work 3 jobs in order for the child to have a PJ sandwich now and then, and a very very wealthy child whose parents work and travel the world day and night, and hire a revolving door of nannies....
Both children, are like abandon children, that are tossed from foster care to foster care..... with little or no love at all.
It is foolish to assume money can buy any kind of love or affection, It might buy stronger and more evil addictions but not love.
As far as saying there is 'systemic racism ' for only Caucasians....
God says this, no matter what 'race' you might be:
[smear:#e6191d] 20 The soul who sins shall die. The son shall not suffer for the iniquity of the father, nor the father suffer for the iniquity of the son. Ezekiel 18:20[/smear:#8234c7:0]
All of these 'theories' are based on humans whose minds which are debased and going insane
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You should post this one in that other thread too!
When an individual or a nation(s) or country(s) refuses to confess and ignores their own sinfulness evil will grow more and more.
and their minds will slowly ( or rapidly) deteriorate into insanity.
Following up on the third stage of God giving a people up:
[smear:#0af715] And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. Romans 1:28[/smear:#3501fa:0]
This news item reminded me of the past when rulers said and did crazy things: like saying 'let the people (who had no bread to eat and were starving) let them eat cake or fiddled while their city was burning.
In The Midst Of A Pandemic, Blanketed In Wildfire Smoke, The City Of Berkeley Is Focused On Banning Candy Bars
www.zerohedge.com/political/midst-pandemic-blanketed-wildfire-smoke-city-berkeley-focused-banning-candy-bars
The rulers in Berkeley California will protect the 'foolish silly' people from buying a candy bar but yet....
California Legislature Softens Sex Offender Registry Requirements For Sodomy With Minors
They loosen the laws for gay pedophiles and thus in my opinion,
subject children to sexual predators ( Because I do not believe a 14 year old can really consent willing to a 24 year old sexual predator).
"The California legislature passed a law late Monday ( this quote is from an article date Sept 1, 2020) relaxing sex offender registry requirements for sodomy and other acts with minors in efforts to end “discrimination against LGBTQ young people on the sex offender registry,” according to the bill’s sponsor."
dailycaller.com/2020/09/01/california-legislature-sex-offender-registry/
I am reminded of this verse:
[smear:#4fe619]2 But Pharaoh said, “Who is the Lord, that I should obey his voice and let Israel go? I do not know the Lord, and moreover, I will not let Israel go.” Exodus 5:2[/smear:#e61944:0]
The insanity is when people are determined to reinvent the world to be the way they and their sins demand against God that is a reprobate and insane mind.
I think most would agree our culture has changed and is changing rapidly
We can most likely also agree the Bible ( God's Word) does not change
[smear:#19ade6]The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. Isaiah 40:8[/smear:#f72be5:0]
and also
[smear:#e619b9]89 Forever, O Lord, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens. Psalm 119:89[/smear:#19e638:0]
God not only will give people up to their sins He will raises up rulers and remove them and He can destroy a sinful nation.
[smear:#268c41]He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding; Daniel 2:21[/smear:#e619d8:0]
At some point when a nation is so immersed in its sin, God may destroy it like Sodom
[smear:#32f26f]29 but on the day when Lot went out from Sodom, fire and sulfur rained from heaven and destroyed them all Luke 17:28-30[/smear:#e61938:0]
I think perhaps a principle might be as sin accelerates so might God's judgment God is patient, not wanting any to go to Hell but there comes a time when He gives people up and then.....
[smear:#a726f0]30 For we know him who said, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay.” And again, “The Lord will judge his people.” 31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Hebrews 10:30,31[/smear:#e61951:0]
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This too should go in the other thread! Well said!
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Post by fearnot on Sept 28, 2020 11:07:23 GMT -5
Do you mean in the pandemic thread?
As always, thank you :)
I am beginning to think that a lot of the time,
God's Holy spirit is really really working through me ( I write it like that because, I have always thought I would be the absolute last person God would use, in even a small way)!
But my prayer is if He can use me even in a small way it will be for God's glory...
and...
I am learning so much!!!
So double thank you.....
Writing helps me think through what God is doing today in the World and what His Word says about what He is doing etc.
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Post by fearnot on Sept 28, 2020 12:48:58 GMT -5
I think people today in our country ( and other countries as well) have been greatly deceived.
And in keeping with God's word ( I am thinking we are now in the 3rd stage of God giving up our society/country )
[smear:#19e62f] 28 And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God 'gave them up' to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. Romans 1:28[/smear:#8a19e6:0]
In other words to: insanity, lunacy, delusional, irrationality derangement, senselessness, crazy etc.
Those rioting actually see themselves as 'superheros' saving those unable to save themselves.
They are completely blinded to the Truth:
[smear:#ed08f7]11 This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone. 12 And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:11,12[/smear:#07cda7:0]
They (rioters) are, in fact, doing much to harm those they claim to be helping.
Oh sure, maybe a black family here or there, wins a big settlement for a 'wrongful death'
But with a lot of money comes a huge responsibility and a great warning;
[smear:#e64619]25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.” Mark 10:25[/smear:#1464be:0]
At the same time, rioters are ruining many Black, Hispanic, Asian etc. businesses,
So while one family, may get several millions of dollars...... thousands of others, combined, have lost billions
And more important the rioters have done nothing to restrain sin or help people have eternal life
Instead, they are making the world more: scary dangerous and hopeless.
Humanity has always thought throughout the ages, they can by human engineering create a utopia on earth, build their own Garden of Eden, bring in the age of Aquarius, the New Age A New World Order etc.
It started with the attempt , at building the tower of Babel:
[smear:#f4af0f]4 Then they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heavens, and let us make a name for ourselves, .... Genesis 11:4[/smear:#04ad53:0]
I have wondered for a long time if that perhaps the 2nd law of thermodynamics got started when Adam and Eve first sinned in the Garden of Eden.
However there are problems with this idea like the Bible does not specifically tell us this...
In any case, at the beginning of Creation there was no decay, disorder, or death.
Not only do I think, the disorder of the 2nd law, applies to the physical universe...
but also, to morals and spiritually, as well ( they continue to deteriorate)
The Second Law states that: there is a natural tendency of any isolated system to degenerate into a more disordered state.
But ,after Adam and Eve sinned, things did begin almost immediately to deteriorate in every way:
[smear:#5bca94]17 ".............cursed is the ground because of you; in pain you shall eat of it all the days of your life; 18 thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for you; and you shall eat the plants of the field. Genesis 3:17,18[/smear:#e619ab:0]
And murder soon followed, in only the 4th chapter of the Bible:
[smear:#ba3588]8 Cain spoke to Abel his brother. And when they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him. Genesis 4:8[/smear:#3fbd84:0]
I have yet to see any progress in all of human history, or advancement, to another Eden...
Unless, blessings are by God Himself...
Mankind left on its own trying to create a utopia.... is not happening It has never recreated Eden nor ever will without God's intervention,
Instead our world today is increasing in evilness breaking down more and more..
While many are insanely believing they can yet have a Marxist or Communist utopia.
They are becoming ripe for the anti-Christ to appear.
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Post by Cindy on Sept 29, 2020 10:34:55 GMT -5
Do you mean in the pandemic thread?
As always, thank you :)
I am beginning to think that a lot of the time,
God's Holy spirit is really really working through me ( I write it like that because, I have always thought I would be the absolute last person God would use, in even a small way)!
But my prayer is if He can use me even in a small way it will be for God's glory...
and...
I am learning so much!!!
So double thank you.....
Writing helps me think through what God is doing today in the World and what His Word says about what He is doing etc. Praise the Lord!!!! The Holy Spirit is most surely working through you!!! I've seen it for a long time now and I know I've mentioned it several times in the past too, but you didn't seem like you wanted to accept it. I've noticed that about alot of people with various things.... like for example people seem to not want to admit it if they're mature in their faith. Honestly, I didn't want to admit that either for some time, until the Lord pointed out to me that it was a sin for me to lie about it and say or suggest that I wasn't mature in my faith. He showed me it was just another way that pride sneaks in and gets a hold on us. (and yes, you too are mature in the faith!)
Writing helps me as well and many other people feel that way too. That's why so many people journal while they're studying God's Word each day. I do it in my bible library, but used to use a notebook. It's actually a lot more fun when you use a notebook though. At least I think so, because in a notebook, you can copy God's Word and make a design around it or put the words in different colors that are pleasing to see and that make it easier to remember. But what's important is that when we do things like that, we're actually meditating on God's Word! And that's something we need to do regularly but often don't get around to. So journaling helps us a lot that way. I always kind of combined journaling with praying, and have since heard that many others do that as well. So my pages not only had His word and what I thought about His Word written on it, but also included my prayers, often incorporating the scripture(s) I'd been reading. Other people actually do the journaling in their Bible. In fact, it's so popular that they now make Bibles with blank pages so you can journal easier. I've always highlighted verses in my Bible, but there's just not enough room to write all I'd want to say in the Bible itself. (but I can do that now in my bible library, so that's the trade off I made lol)
Oh and yes, I did mean the thread about the pandemic.
I think people today in our country ( and other countries as well) have been greatly deceived.
And in keeping with God's word ( I am thinking we are now in the 3rd stage of God giving up our society/country )
[smear:#19e62f] 28 And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God 'gave them up' to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. Romans 1:28[/smear:#8a19e6:0]
In other words to: insanity, lunacy, delusional, irrationality derangement, senselessness, crazy etc.
Those rioting actually see themselves as 'superheros' saving those unable to save themselves.
They are completely blinded to the Truth:
[smear:#ed08f7]11 This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone. 12 And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:11,12[/smear:#07cda7:0]
They (rioters) are, in fact, doing much to harm those they claim to be helping.
Oh sure, maybe a black family here or there, wins a big settlement for a 'wrongful death'
But with a lot of money comes a huge responsibility and a great warning;
[smear:#e64619]25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.” Mark 10:25[/smear:#1464be:0]
At the same time, rioters are ruining many Black, Hispanic, Asian etc. businesses,
So while one family, may get several millions of dollars...... thousands of others, combined, have lost billions
And more important the rioters have done nothing to restrain sin or help people have eternal life
Instead, they are making the world more: scary dangerous and hopeless.
Humanity has always thought throughout the ages, they can by human engineering create a utopia on earth, build their own Garden of Eden, bring in the age of Aquarius, the New Age A New World Order etc.
It started with the attempt , at building the tower of Babel:
[smear:#f4af0f]4 Then they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heavens, and let us make a name for ourselves, .... Genesis 11:4[/smear:#04ad53:0]
I have wondered for a long time if that perhaps the 2nd law of thermodynamics got started when Adam and Eve first sinned in the Garden of Eden.
However there are problems with this idea like the Bible does not specifically tell us this...
In any case, at the beginning of Creation there was no decay, disorder, or death.
Not only do I think, the disorder of the 2nd law, applies to the physical universe...
but also, to morals and spiritually, as well ( they continue to deteriorate)
The Second Law states that: there is a natural tendency of any isolated system to degenerate into a more disordered state.
But ,after Adam and Eve sinned, things did begin almost immediately to deteriorate in every way:
[smear:#5bca94]17 ".............cursed is the ground because of you; in pain you shall eat of it all the days of your life; 18 thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for you; and you shall eat the plants of the field. Genesis 3:17,18[/smear:#e619ab:0]
And murder soon followed, in only the 4th chapter of the Bible:
[smear:#ba3588]8 Cain spoke to Abel his brother. And when they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him. Genesis 4:8[/smear:#3fbd84:0]
I have yet to see any progress in all of human history, or advancement, to another Eden...
Unless, blessings are by God Himself...
Mankind left on its own trying to create a utopia.... is not happening It has never recreated Eden nor ever will without God's intervention,
Instead our world today is increasing in evilness breaking down more and more..
While many are insanely believing they can yet have a Marxist or Communist utopia.
They are becoming ripe for the anti-Christ to appear.
Done for Today
Thank you, I'm really enjoying reading what you write!
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Post by fearnot on Sept 29, 2020 10:54:33 GMT -5
Aha! I never did quite understand journaling... but now I do 'get it' and your ideas of combining it with prayer etc. are also great.
I kind of try to do that here in a way....with colors etc.
Okay so I will go move those two posts to the other thread.
As always, thank you so much for your encouragement.
I don't remember where I read ( or who the pastor and a missionary was.... you may have read it also and remember?)
But, I remember that a Christian preached for several years, to a completely empty church final one Sunday, someone came and then his church grew and grew
Another story was about a missionary, without one convert for decades, I think.... maybe it was in India? But the Christians of India, say they all acknowledge his bring Christ to India.
So even when a Christian thinks they are having no impact for Jesus, they may never truly know ( this side of Heaven) how God used them for His glory.
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Post by fearnot on Sept 29, 2020 11:16:36 GMT -5
Staying on the 3rd stage of God 'giving up' a people, culture, nation, etc :
[smear:#e619ce] 28 And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God 'gave them up' to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. Romans 1:28[/smear:#1979e6:0]
To insanity, lunacy, delusions, irrationality derangement, senselessness, crazy etc.
I ran across this news article ( it kept popping up) Several times yesterday and even today! And it fits right in!! ( at least, I think so)
This guy scares me, I cannot even imagine subjecting little children to him, on a daily basis!!!
French primary school teacher who spent $45,000 covering his body in tattoos and turning the whites of his eyes black is banned from kindergarten because he gives children nightmares
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8781067/French-teacher-spent-35-000-covering-body-tattoos-banned-kindergarten.html
School Teacher In France Spends 460 Hours Getting Full Body Tattoos With Blacked-Out Eyes To ‘Fight Racism’ And ‘Homophobia’ With First Graders
"Yes, nothing like looking like a monster from a horror movie to 'cure racism', monsters are people too, right? Woven into his 'body art' are the many occult symbols ...."
nevrapture.blogspot.com/2020/09/school-teacher-in-france-spends-460.html
I could post others like yahoo news etc. but I am sure you 'see' the point. It is not even so much how scary looking he is but that he thinks this is a good way to fight Racism?
Is he thinking other people look like monsters to each other?
But in general I think this verse is more true now than ever:
"....the days are evil." Ephesians 5:16
I have no idea if that guy is 'evil' but to me, making the white of your eyes black, is bordering on a kind of insanity and occult symbols....
Well, he needs prayers but even more so...
the little ones, children that must be with him for hours each day!!
( he was first a kindergarten teacher now he teaches first grade)
Another news item today reminded me of how people have no use for God but when things go wrong they immediately shake their fist at Him
But I need to say, Sonoma County Supervisor Susan Gorin also got in climate change as well.
It’s like God has no sympathy’: Wine Country residents shaken by relentless onslaught of wildfires
“It seems surreal to me that we would be facing this again in some of the same areas that lost so many homes so traumatically just three short years ago,”
Gorin said. “It’s like God has no sympathy, no empathy for Sonoma County.”
But Gorin blames the worsening fire threat not on a heavenly cause but rather a human one: climate change".
As these thing continue and people get more and more weary, discouraged, hopeless etc. They have to make a choice:
Look to God [smear:#e6b919]Our God is a God of salvation, and to God, the Lord, belong deliverances from death. Psalm 68:20[/smear:#a03599:0]
or look to the coming soon anti-Christ.
This news item is already a month old ( like ancient news in today's world)
But even though it's a month old, I was astounded at the number of 'protests' they say claim have already happened We can surely add another 1,000 I think for this month (if not more!!!)
This article is very very biased anti -police, anti- president, and anti-Christian
However, it was the number of protests/riots that was what caught my eye,
U.S. Faces A ‘Perfect Storm’ Of Political Violence Heading Into November Election
"There have been nearly 11,000 demonstrations in the U.S. this summer — as well as a rising tide of state repression and vigilante violence".
www.huffpost.com/entry/violence-protests-united-states-data_n_5f4d4430c5b697186e39b2cb
Christians in the world today have to be praying over time so that this is our motto:
[smear:#e6e519] 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Romans 12:18[/smear:#e6197a:0]
And this [smear:#a819e6] 19 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; James 1:19[/smear:#19e638:0]
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Post by Cindy on Sept 30, 2020 8:50:15 GMT -5
Aha! I never did quite understand journaling... but now I do 'get it' and your ideas of combining it with prayer etc. are also great.
I kind of try to do that here in a way....with colors etc.
Okay so I will go move those two posts to the other thread.
As always, thank you so much for your encouragement.
I don't remember where I read ( or who the pastor and a missionary was.... you may have read it also and remember?)
But, I remember that a Christian preached for several years, to a completely empty church final one Sunday, someone came and then his church grew and grew
Another story was about a missionary, without one convert for decades, I think.... maybe it was in India? But the Christians of India, say they all acknowledge his bring Christ to India.
So even when a Christian thinks they are having no impact for Jesus, they may never truly know ( this side of Heaven) how God used them for His glory. Yeah, journaling is a great way to study. Many people even draw pictures of what they see the verse or section they're studying means. That sounds like it would be right up your alley too.
I remember stories like that too!
Staying on the 3rd stage of God 'giving up' a people, culture, nation, etc :
[smear:#e619ce] 28 And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God 'gave them up' to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. Romans 1:28[/smear:#1979e6:0]
To insanity, lunacy, delusions, irrationality derangement, senselessness, crazy etc.
I ran across this news article ( it kept popping up) Several times yesterday and even today! And it fits right in!! ( at least, I think so)
This guy scares me, I cannot even imagine subjecting little children to him, on a daily basis!!!
French primary school teacher who spent $45,000 covering his body in tattoos and turning the whites of his eyes black is banned from kindergarten because he gives children nightmares
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8781067/French-teacher-spent-35-000-covering-body-tattoos-banned-kindergarten.html
School Teacher In France Spends 460 Hours Getting Full Body Tattoos With Blacked-Out Eyes To ‘Fight Racism’ And ‘Homophobia’ With First Graders
"Yes, nothing like looking like a monster from a horror movie to 'cure racism', monsters are people too, right? Woven into his 'body art' are the many occult symbols ...."
nevrapture.blogspot.com/2020/09/school-teacher-in-france-spends-460.html
I could post others like yahoo news etc. but I am sure you 'see' the point. It is not even so much how scary looking he is but that he thinks this is a good way to fight Racism?
Is he thinking other people look like monsters to each other?
But in general I think this verse is more true now than ever:
"....the days are evil." Ephesians 5:16
I have no idea if that guy is 'evil' but to me, making the white of your eyes black, is bordering on a kind of insanity and occult symbols....
Well, he needs prayers but even more so...
the little ones, children that must be with him for hours each day!!
( he was first a kindergarten teacher now he teaches first grade)
Another news item today reminded me of how people have no use for God but when things go wrong they immediately shake their fist at Him
But I need to say, Sonoma County Supervisor Susan Gorin also got in climate change as well.
It’s like God has no sympathy’: Wine Country residents shaken by relentless onslaught of wildfires
“It seems surreal to me that we would be facing this again in some of the same areas that lost so many homes so traumatically just three short years ago,”
Gorin said. “It’s like God has no sympathy, no empathy for Sonoma County.”
But Gorin blames the worsening fire threat not on a heavenly cause but rather a human one: climate change".
As these thing continue and people get more and more weary, discouraged, hopeless etc. They have to make a choice:
Look to God [smear:#e6b919]Our God is a God of salvation, and to God, the Lord, belong deliverances from death. Psalm 68:20[/smear:#a03599:0]
or look to the coming soon anti-Christ.
This news item is already a month old ( like ancient news in today's world)
But even though it's a month old, I was astounded at the number of 'protests' they say claim have already happened We can surely add another 1,000 I think for this month (if not more!!!)
This article is very very biased anti -police, anti- president, and anti-Christian
However, it was the number of protests/riots that was what caught my eye,
U.S. Faces A ‘Perfect Storm’ Of Political Violence Heading Into November Election
"There have been nearly 11,000 demonstrations in the U.S. this summer — as well as a rising tide of state repression and vigilante violence".
www.huffpost.com/entry/violence-protests-united-states-data_n_5f4d4430c5b697186e39b2cb
Christians in the world today have to be praying over time so that this is our motto:
[smear:#e6e519] 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Romans 12:18[/smear:#e6197a:0]
And this [smear:#a819e6] 19 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; James 1:19[/smear:#19e638:0]
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That guy who blacks the white part of his eyes is really sick, but the people who allow him to be a teacher to children of any age, or even be near children for any reason are just as sick as he is! It shows how sick our world has gotten.
I don't doubt the number of protests, but I know that some are quiet and orderly. The town my daughters live in have a "protest" regularly in front of the courthouse. But that protest consists of about 20 people walking back and forth quietly holding signs. Some say "black lives matter", others say "Jesus loves you" or "Homosexuality is a sin". There's a sign for just about anything, but people aren't arguing or fighting or trying to stop cars or foot traffic. I guess they just want their points of view to be seen. That kind of protest I don't mind at all. that's what free speech is all about! I wish the article you mentioned had instead spoken of only violent protests so we could see how many of those there are daily.
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Post by fearnot on Sept 30, 2020 10:27:05 GMT -5
I totally agree Cindy.
I felt that way about that 'so called teacher' seriously it broke my heart!!!
They did take him out of being a kindergarten teacher because a child was having nightmares about him but then they plunked him in the first grade
And what kind of a 'good' teacher can he be? He thinks looking that way will help end racism? His mind is moving toward insanity I think!!!
I wonder what the long term effect of having the white of your eyes black ?
I honestly would not want to be around him for 5 mins never mind, day in and out
I would beg God to change his heart but then I would skedaddle as fast as I could.... and I don't go real fast anymore but that person's looks would be a great incentive!!!
The occult markings also would give me a boast in going.
We have had 2 protests here in Seaside, both were 'peaceful' I say it that way only because both sides were yelling at each other but no fights, not breaking windows, looting or burning things down So yes, peaceful.
I too wish the article had been broken down, ( into violent and peaceful protests)
but even IF there were, only 1/4 that were violent
that would still be around 2,500 or so ( more or less).... violent,
and if 1/2 of the 11,000, were violent it would be around 5,000
However, it did not include this month and since they never let a day go by.... the numbers would be ( I am totally guessing) at least another 1,000???
And it 'seems' like more are being promised to happen in the future as far as we can see?
I wonder if the rain, cold and snow, will finally slow it down?
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Post by fearnot on Sept 30, 2020 12:17:07 GMT -5
Every now and again, I find myself doing a kind of: 'random' things', in our world today:
I was thinking about the tremendous increase and pushing of LBGTQ and abortions and how they share in common. the exact opposite of what God said for humans to do.
Neither 2 men, nor 2 woman, can sexually produce a biological child ( they can adopt)... So that push to promote LBGTQ tends to guarantee a lowered population
and
likewise, abortions kill babies in the womb, which also keep the population way down.
And there have been many people suggesting the world's population should be reduced drastically Just two quotes: ( tho there are many famous powerful people pushing for and championing reducing the world's population drastically.)
"If I were reincarnated, I would wish to be returned to Earth as a killer virus to lower human population levels" -Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh
Bill Gates in a TED presentation to promote his vaccination programs, said:
“If we are doing a real good job vaccinating children, we can reduce the world population by 10% to 15%”. Bill Gates
( It is not the vaccines I am alluding in this quote to but population reduction)
petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/we-call-investigations-bill-melinda-gates-foundation-medical-malpractice-crimes-against-humanity
(There were other sites and the video of him saying this, but I picked the first one I saw). One could argue, this was perhaps his tongue getting tied but I saw the video, and it did not appear that way to me, nor did the interviewer correct him.
There are many others famous people, and groups like Earth First etc etc. who want a greatly reduced world population.
And tho China has been doing this for years.... now apparently some in Canada think its a good idea
Canada’s Controversial New Ads: “Best Thing To Do For Your First Child Is Not Have Another”
"These signs are already in multiple places across Vancouver city as a part of a campaign called One Planet, One Child by a U.S. group World Population Balance. Their mission is to encourage single-child families or families with no children to stop or never have children.
clickitconservativenews.com/canadas-controversial-new-ads-best-thing-to-do-for-your-first-child-is-not-have-another/
But who in the spiritual world would want less humans? I think it's clear the devil ( Satan) would support that. He has been inciting, aiding, and abetting parents to kill their babies, little ones and even children from the beginning. [smear:#57da86] 5 and have built the high places of Baal to burn their sons in the fire as burnt offerings to Baal, which I did not command or decree, nor did it come into my mind— Jeremiah 19:5[/smear:#b60634:0]
But what did God say:
22 And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply,.... Genesis 1;22
And what is another reason, people are pushing reducing the planet's population?
Depending on what year it is: Global warming, climate change etc.
However, I read in several places now that the sun Is heading towards a Grand Solar Minimum
NASA HAS BEEN WARNING OF A GRAND SOLAR MINIMUM (GSM) FOR THE PAST DECADE
"Increasing CO2 is NOT the cause of the so-called ‘climate breakdown’ we’re experiencing — no, the truth lies in the historically low solar activity we’re currently receiving, the truth lies in the Grand Solar Minimum".
electroverse.net/nasa-has-been-warning-of-a-grand-solar-minimum-gsm-for-the-past-decade/
In any case, what does God say about the weather changing:
22 While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest,
cold and heat,
summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease.” Genesis 8:22
So God's Word on weather is: it changes.....
from hot to cold, and back again.
Therefore, it's not surprising to see cold weather or hot weather
Thus, even when we read headlines like these, we don't have to panic:
Italy's Coldest September in 50 years www.wantedinmilan.com/news/italys-coldest-september-in-50-years.html
Severe weather hits SE Europe, leaving at least 5 people dead watchers.news/2020/09/28/severe-weather-hits-se-europe-leaving-at-least-5-people-dead/
Heat wave, dry winds stoke existing wildfires and raise threat of new blazes in fire-weary California www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2020/09/27/california-wildfires-winds-heat/
Alps surprised by early snowfall, Swiss town sees new record apnews.com/article/switzerland-austria-archive-043acd7ac31a67f2f109ff6f883be631
I could continue posting a ton of these types of headlines Nevertheless, Heat and cold, it is what God said would happen and so it is....
But reduce population in order to stop it somehow?
That reminds me again, of the 3rd stage of God 'giving up', on a people, culture, nation (s) and depraved insane minds begins to take over.
[smear:#93089a]"21 For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Claiming to be wise, they became fools, Romans 1:21,22[/smear:#062cad:0]
[smear:#f79f05]28 And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. Romans 1:28[/smear:#9a1227:0]
But for the Christian this should be our outlook concerning the World Today;
[smear:#45b1f2]1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.
Psalms 46:1-3[/smear:#aa19e6:0] Done for Today
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Post by fearnot on Oct 1, 2020 10:24:10 GMT -5
Yesterday, I was looking at those who believe the world's population should be greatly reduced, in order to: save this planet.
While we should be good stewards of earth, the truth is:
this is a disposable planet. God himself will extinguish it in the future.
21 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and and the first earth had passed away... Revelation 21:1
Those who are so involved in protecting earth even at the expense of killing humans ( or depopulation) are living out this:
[smear:#f7a802] 5 because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen. Romans 1:25[/smear:#b205f3:0]
We already see the ease at which this is coming:
[smear:#e65619] 9 The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders, 10 and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. 11 Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-11[/smear:#079980:0]
I think one of the reason's people latch so fervently on to saving the planet ( in part) has to do with evolution and thinking there is no God.
Such a position, leaves people without purpose or any hope....
and yet, mankind is a 'religious' being, and so this is an issue that gives many unsaved a real purpose.
But in reality it is like they are in a trance state of being with blinders on, it is just one of the many ways of walking down the broad way, it is easy 'everyone' commends your passion: [smear:#5ab686] 13 “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many.
14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. Matthew 7:13,14[/smear:#f95729:0]
The world today that we live in has almost successfully cut all ties to the Bible and the God of the Bible and thus they are extremely fearful.
".....those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery." Hebrews 2:15
They choose not to fear the Lord God...
That 'fear' ( respect of God their Creator) Will either send an individual, running away and denying there is a God...
or send a person running to God.
But if a person chooses to run away (from God, His Word etc.) the fear sticks to them anyway, and enslaves them.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7
Instead, we have this news:
Americans Who Hold To A Biblical Worldview Declines Yet Again
"New research from George Barna indicates that the percentage of Americans who hold a biblical worldview has declined yet again.
George Barna, found in his most recent study from the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University that only
six percent
of Americans hold a biblical worldview (i.e., a view of the world that is informed by Scripture)".
www.prophecynewswatch.com/article.cfm?recent_news_id=4317
Can the rapture be far behind?
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Post by Cindy on Oct 1, 2020 12:00:19 GMT -5
I totally agree Cindy.
I felt that way about that 'so called teacher' seriously it broke my heart!!!
They did take him out of being a kindergarten teacher because a child was having nightmares about him but then they plunked him in the first grade
And what kind of a 'good' teacher can he be? He thinks looking that way will help end racism? His mind is moving toward insanity I think!!!
I wonder what the long term effect of having the white of your eyes black ?
I honestly would not want to be around him for 5 mins never mind, day in and out
I would beg God to change his heart but then I would skedaddle as fast as I could.... and I don't go real fast anymore but that person's looks would be a great incentive!!!
The occult markings also would give me a boast in going.
We have had 2 protests here in Seaside, both were 'peaceful' I say it that way only because both sides were yelling at each other but no fights, not breaking windows, looting or burning things down So yes, peaceful.
I too wish the article had been broken down, ( into violent and peaceful protests)
but even IF there were, only 1/4 that were violent
that would still be around 2,500 or so ( more or less).... violent,
and if 1/2 of the 11,000, were violent it would be around 5,000
However, it did not include this month and since they never let a day go by.... the numbers would be ( I am totally guessing) at least another 1,000???
And it 'seems' like more are being promised to happen in the future as far as we can see?
I wonder if the rain, cold and snow, will finally slow it down? I agree about that so called teacher. I'd run too and would think anyone with any common sense would too. There have been a few times when the people protesting started yelling back and forth, but that only seems to happen when other people provoke them. (in other words, when left alone, they're peaceful.) But in today's world there's no shortage of people who like to stir things up.
Every now and again, I find myself doing a kind of: 'random' things', in our world today:
I was thinking about the tremendous increase and pushing of LBGTQ and abortions and how they share in common. the exact opposite of what God said for humans to do.
Neither 2 men, nor 2 woman, can sexually produce a biological child ( they can adopt)... So that push to promote LBGTQ tends to guarantee a lowered population
and
likewise, abortions kill babies in the womb, which also keep the population way down.
And there have been many people suggesting the world's population should be reduced drastically Just two quotes: ( tho there are many famous powerful people pushing for and championing reducing the world's population drastically.)
"If I were reincarnated, I would wish to be returned to Earth as a killer virus to lower human population levels" -Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh
Bill Gates in a TED presentation to promote his vaccination programs, said:
“If we are doing a real good job vaccinating children, we can reduce the world population by 10% to 15%”. Bill Gates
( It is not the vaccines I am alluding in this quote to but population reduction)
petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/we-call-investigations-bill-melinda-gates-foundation-medical-malpractice-crimes-against-humanity
(There were other sites and the video of him saying this, but I picked the first one I saw). One could argue, this was perhaps his tongue getting tied but I saw the video, and it did not appear that way to me, nor did the interviewer correct him.
There are many others famous people, and groups like Earth First etc etc. who want a greatly reduced world population.
And tho China has been doing this for years.... now apparently some in Canada think its a good idea
Canada’s Controversial New Ads: “Best Thing To Do For Your First Child Is Not Have Another”
"These signs are already in multiple places across Vancouver city as a part of a campaign called One Planet, One Child by a U.S. group World Population Balance. Their mission is to encourage single-child families or families with no children to stop or never have children.
clickitconservativenews.com/canadas-controversial-new-ads-best-thing-to-do-for-your-first-child-is-not-have-another/
But who in the spiritual world would want less humans? I think it's clear the devil ( Satan) would support that. He has been inciting, aiding, and abetting parents to kill their babies, little ones and even children from the beginning. [smear:#57da86] 5 and have built the high places of Baal to burn their sons in the fire as burnt offerings to Baal, which I did not command or decree, nor did it come into my mind— Jeremiah 19:5[/smear:#b60634:0]
But what did God say:
22 And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply,.... Genesis 1;22
And what is another reason, people are pushing reducing the planet's population?
Depending on what year it is: Global warming, climate change etc.
However, I read in several places now that the sun Is heading towards a Grand Solar Minimum
NASA HAS BEEN WARNING OF A GRAND SOLAR MINIMUM (GSM) FOR THE PAST DECADE
"Increasing CO2 is NOT the cause of the so-called ‘climate breakdown’ we’re experiencing — no, the truth lies in the historically low solar activity we’re currently receiving, the truth lies in the Grand Solar Minimum".
electroverse.net/nasa-has-been-warning-of-a-grand-solar-minimum-gsm-for-the-past-decade/
In any case, what does God say about the weather changing:
22 While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest,
cold and heat,
summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease.” Genesis 8:22
So God's Word on weather is: it changes.....
from hot to cold, and back again.
Therefore, it's not surprising to see cold weather or hot weather
Thus, even when we read headlines like these, we don't have to panic:
Italy's Coldest September in 50 years www.wantedinmilan.com/news/italys-coldest-september-in-50-years.html
Severe weather hits SE Europe, leaving at least 5 people dead watchers.news/2020/09/28/severe-weather-hits-se-europe-leaving-at-least-5-people-dead/
Heat wave, dry winds stoke existing wildfires and raise threat of new blazes in fire-weary California www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2020/09/27/california-wildfires-winds-heat/
Alps surprised by early snowfall, Swiss town sees new record apnews.com/article/switzerland-austria-archive-043acd7ac31a67f2f109ff6f883be631
I could continue posting a ton of these types of headlines Nevertheless, Heat and cold, it is what God said would happen and so it is....
But reduce population in order to stop it somehow?
That reminds me again, of the 3rd stage of God 'giving up', on a people, culture, nation (s) and depraved insane minds begins to take over.
[smear:#93089a]"21 For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Claiming to be wise, they became fools, Romans 1:21,22[/smear:#062cad:0]
[smear:#f79f05]28 And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. Romans 1:28[/smear:#9a1227:0]
But for the Christian this should be our outlook concerning the World Today;
[smear:#45b1f2]1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.
Psalms 46:1-3[/smear:#aa19e6:0] Done for Today
But I do have a question..... how in the world would vaccinating children reduce the population???? If they are NOT vaccinated that does cause a reduction in the population due to people dying from various diseases.
I hadn't ever thought of this before, but you're right, this is definitely from Satan and he as always is trying to kill of humans. I feel badly for all the unnecessary suffering children now must go through because their parents bought into Satan's plan to not vaccinate them. I've heard all the stuff people say against vaccination and believe it or not, it's all fake news that they've bought into.
Strange isn't it that first people believed lies about God and then they believed lies about other people, and then they believed lies about medicine and all kinds of other things, until now most everything they believe is a lie.
I've known for many years that there were a large group of people who want to kill off the entire population. They think that by not having any humans here, the earth will heal and be beautiful. To me they sound literally insane! But that group keeps growing by leaps and bounds. It's obviously promoted by Satan as death is right up his alley. And all of this too leads us right into the tribulation.
Yesterday, I was looking at those who believe the world's population should be greatly reduced, in order to: save this planet.
While we should be good stewards of earth, the truth is: this is a disposable planet. God himself will extinguish it in the future.
[smear:#a7098d] 21 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and and the first earth had passed away... Revelation 21:1[/smear:#37903b:0]
Those who are so tied up in protecting earth even at the expense of killing humans are living out this:
[smear:#69d603]5 because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen. Romans 1:25[/smear:#9619e6:0]
We already see the ease at which this is coming:
[smear:#e65619] 9 The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders, 10 and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. 11 Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-11[/smear:#079980:0]
I think one of the reason's people latch so fervently on to saving the planet ( in part) has to do with evolution and thinking there is no God.
Such a position, leaves people without purpose or any hope....
and yet, mankind is a 'religious' being, and so this is an issue that gives many unsaved a real purpose.
But in reality it is like they are in a trance state of being with blinders on, it is just one of the many ways of walking down the broad way, it is easy 'everyone' commends your passion: [smear:#5ab686] 13 “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many.
14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. Matthew 7:13,14[/smear:#f95729:0]
The world today that we live in has almost successfully cut all ties to the Bible and the God of the Bible and thus they are extremely fearful.
".....those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery." Hebrews 2:15
They choose not to fear the Lord God...
That 'fear' ( respect of God their Creator) Will either send an individual, running away and denying there is a God...
or send a person running to God.
But if a person chooses to run away the fear sticks to them and enslaves them.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7
Instead, we have this news:
Americans Who Hold To A Biblical Worldview Declines Yet Again
"New research from George Barna indicates that the percentage of Americans who hold a biblical worldview has declined yet again.
George Barna, found in his most recent study from the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University that only
six percent
of Americans hold a biblical worldview (i.e., a view of the world that is informed by Scripture)".
www.prophecynewswatch.com/article.cfm?recent_news_id=4317
Can the rapture be far behind?
Done for Today
Well said! Come Lord Jesus!!!!
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