Tuesday, September 27, 2016
They Don't Obey Christ
There isn't very much of the Bible that most professing Christians actually follow. They have been indoctrinated that as long as they are sincere, it's alright with God. They have been trained by our culture that all views are equal, that no one can know for sure and it is anathema to actually tell someone they are wrong.
Leading by Influence and Example
We must also remember that being the head does not mean being a tyrant. The woman has been appointed as the counselor or as the Bible puts it in English, the "helpmeet." The husband is bound to listen to his wife, consider her opinions and needs and at times trust her judgments. The husband is also to make sure that he never undermines her authority over the children.
The Bible says this:
Proverbs 1:7-9 "7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction. 8 Hear, my son, your father's instruction And do not forsake your mother's teaching; 9 Indeed, they are a graceful wreath to your head And ornaments about your neck.…"
The way that the man leads is through instruction and influence, not by force, intimidation or manipulation.
When force, intimidation or manipulation are present then so is sin.
The Bible says this:
Proverbs 1:7-9 "7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction. 8 Hear, my son, your father's instruction And do not forsake your mother's teaching; 9 Indeed, they are a graceful wreath to your head And ornaments about your neck.…"
The way that the man leads is through instruction and influence, not by force, intimidation or manipulation.
When force, intimidation or manipulation are present then so is sin.
Were You Ever Born Again?
Yes, and my guess is that you didn't work real hard to give all that up, they just became disgusting to you because you were a new creation.
Anyone who thinks they had no sin to fall away when they became a Christian never became born again. Our eyes are opened when we are changed into a new creation.
I have known people who never apologize for anything, hurt people all the time while acting superior, but their testimony never includes brokenness over their sinfulness.
If you have never been broken over sinfulness then perhaps it's time to ask the Lord if you were ever born again.
Donzelle Ringold wrote the following
Donzelle Ringold
I used to be a cussing, fighting, clubbing, drinking, cigarette smoking, weed puffing, fornicating, angry, dope selling, disrespectful, high school drop out........
But it's something about the Power of JESUS that makes dirty worthless things SHINE!
Let Him Change You!!
Anyone who thinks they had no sin to fall away when they became a Christian never became born again. Our eyes are opened when we are changed into a new creation.
I have known people who never apologize for anything, hurt people all the time while acting superior, but their testimony never includes brokenness over their sinfulness.
If you have never been broken over sinfulness then perhaps it's time to ask the Lord if you were ever born again.
Donzelle Ringold wrote the following
Donzelle Ringold
I used to be a cussing, fighting, clubbing, drinking, cigarette smoking, weed puffing, fornicating, angry, dope selling, disrespectful, high school drop out........
But it's something about the Power of JESUS that makes dirty worthless things SHINE!
Let Him Change You!!
Power of Prayer? NOT!
Some people say they believe in the power of prayer. I personally do not believe in the power of prayer, here is why I say this;
Prayer has no power, only Christ has power. Many people pray to false gods and even pray to themselves believing just speaking the words gets them something, but only prayer to God through Christ has any power and only if it is in God's Will.
It Continues To Grow Worse
How Far We Have Fallen!!!
Integrity used to be the greatest measure of the character of our leaders. Now we are all excited when a potential leader can provide jobs and close the borders, without any concern at all about the integrity of his personal life or his demeanor while in public.
None of our candidates in recent elections displayed a measure of godly decorum let alone a lifestyle of integrity.
Think about that!!!!
Integrity used to be the greatest measure of the character of our leaders. Now we are all excited when a potential leader can provide jobs and close the borders, without any concern at all about the integrity of his personal life or his demeanor while in public.
None of our candidates in recent elections displayed a measure of godly decorum let alone a lifestyle of integrity.
Think about that!!!!
How Far We Have Fallen
Some 30 years ago a friend and I were concerned about a handful of witchcraft books that were in the local Portland public school library, so we began a petition drive to gain support for removing the books. We managed to secure a few hundred signatures to take to the authorities.
The decision was made through that school district that the books would not be removed, but that they would be available under the counter only if students asked for them, since most students didn't even know they were there.
The latest news report in the Portland Oregon area was the announcement that Portland Public Schools would be allowing the "After school Satan's Club" in response to the "Good News Christians Club" that has been operating in schools for many years.
When the Good News Clubs began in the 1920's to be able to evangelize unchurched children from age 5-12, there was an overwhelming response of support. The schools were in full support while children clamored to be able to spend time once a week after school and learn Bible stories and principles.
Folks this is just how far we have come! How many believers have never been raised with an entire culture that endorsed the reading of the Bible, now thinking that it is a strange thing to have a Bible in school, but are ready and willing to learn all about the devil.
I guarantee you that this devilish club will be the most popular activity in school. It will promote freedom to do and be anything one wants under the guise of love and kindness.
Isaiah 60:12 "For the nation and kingdom that will not serve you shall perish; those nations shall be utterly laid waste."
The decision was made through that school district that the books would not be removed, but that they would be available under the counter only if students asked for them, since most students didn't even know they were there.
The latest news report in the Portland Oregon area was the announcement that Portland Public Schools would be allowing the "After school Satan's Club" in response to the "Good News Christians Club" that has been operating in schools for many years.
When the Good News Clubs began in the 1920's to be able to evangelize unchurched children from age 5-12, there was an overwhelming response of support. The schools were in full support while children clamored to be able to spend time once a week after school and learn Bible stories and principles.
Folks this is just how far we have come! How many believers have never been raised with an entire culture that endorsed the reading of the Bible, now thinking that it is a strange thing to have a Bible in school, but are ready and willing to learn all about the devil.
I guarantee you that this devilish club will be the most popular activity in school. It will promote freedom to do and be anything one wants under the guise of love and kindness.
Isaiah 60:12 "For the nation and kingdom that will not serve you shall perish; those nations shall be utterly laid waste."
Many False Prophets Will Come
I have experienced even today those who claim they had a dream that Trump would be our next president, as though God would give anyone a dream about that. She has a fifty fifty chance of this coming true, since there are only two candidates. Often we have dreams because of our own desires, but to claim they were God speaking to us is presumptuous at best.
When someone becomes angry at questioning about their dreams and visions, it is a sure sign they were lying or didn't even believe in their own assertion.
I am confident that if the Lord gives someone a dream or vision, that someone would never have a doubt, would not be intimidated by questioning and would certainly never get mad enough to attack the character of someone else over it. After all, if it were true then they would see soon enough.
Prophets of God spoken of in Scripture, would declare a "thus saith the Lord" and then the vision or dream would come true. That's how we know if a person has been sent from God.
Deuteronomy 18:22 "22"When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD, if the thing does not come about or come true, that is the thing which the LORD has not spoken. The prophet has spoken it presumptuously; you shall not be afraid of him."
Speaking falsely concerning visions and dreams is very serious to God. Even though He doesn't necessarily strike people dead these days in the age of grace, it remains just as serious to God as when His response was to kill the false prophet.
Deuteronomy 18:20 "'But the prophet who speaks a word presumptuously in My name which I have not commanded him to speak, or which he speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet shall die.'"
Be very discerning, there will be many false prophets in these last days, hoping to make a name for themselves, to become elevated in the eyes of others.
Matthew 24:10-11 "…10 At that time many will fall away and will betray and hate one another, 11 and many false prophets will arise and mislead many. 12 Because of the multiplication of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold.…"
When we expose a false prophet or merely question them to see their initial reaction, they will become very angry, vindictive and even dangerous. This is an effective way to tell if someone is a false prophet.
I am thankful my dreams haven't ever come true, many were frightening and chaotic. I have had warnings in my spirit about things from God, but never a vision or dream. I have no need to tell anyone because they were just for me and for specific events. I asked the woman who declared her dream about Trump, if she would tell us if it didn't come true, that she had been mistaken and not a prophetess of God. She became angry calling me names and accusing me of things, the typical "judgmental" and "self righteous." The mantras that are always spoken when someone doesn't want to admit they might be wrong. My next question would have been; "why would God tell you that." If we live by faith we can leave it to God while trusting that He will tell us what to do and when.
When someone becomes angry at questioning about their dreams and visions, it is a sure sign they were lying or didn't even believe in their own assertion.
I am confident that if the Lord gives someone a dream or vision, that someone would never have a doubt, would not be intimidated by questioning and would certainly never get mad enough to attack the character of someone else over it. After all, if it were true then they would see soon enough.
Prophets of God spoken of in Scripture, would declare a "thus saith the Lord" and then the vision or dream would come true. That's how we know if a person has been sent from God.
Deuteronomy 18:22 "22"When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD, if the thing does not come about or come true, that is the thing which the LORD has not spoken. The prophet has spoken it presumptuously; you shall not be afraid of him."
Speaking falsely concerning visions and dreams is very serious to God. Even though He doesn't necessarily strike people dead these days in the age of grace, it remains just as serious to God as when His response was to kill the false prophet.
Deuteronomy 18:20 "'But the prophet who speaks a word presumptuously in My name which I have not commanded him to speak, or which he speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet shall die.'"
Be very discerning, there will be many false prophets in these last days, hoping to make a name for themselves, to become elevated in the eyes of others.
Matthew 24:10-11 "…10 At that time many will fall away and will betray and hate one another, 11 and many false prophets will arise and mislead many. 12 Because of the multiplication of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold.…"
When we expose a false prophet or merely question them to see their initial reaction, they will become very angry, vindictive and even dangerous. This is an effective way to tell if someone is a false prophet.
Trust Christ not Your Vote
My issue is not who is voting for who so much as the problem of believers thinking a candidate is going to save America. I say to them, "fine vote, but don't place your trust in the man or your vote."
Our trust must be in Christ alone. One day our vote will be taken away, then what will believers do when they cannot vote....will they lose hope? Not me, my hope is in Christ no matter what the government is doing.
Our trust must be in Christ alone. One day our vote will be taken away, then what will believers do when they cannot vote....will they lose hope? Not me, my hope is in Christ no matter what the government is doing.
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