Real Love Does No Harm

Remembering back in the day when we loved our family, our love was unconditional, even through their flaws and missteps; we grieved about those steps because we loved them. We were angry at times, but never stopped loving them.

The love was not based on how well they did in life or whether or not they measured up to our idea of perfect.

Somehow, I knew no one was perfect and accepted that everyone had flaws, even admitting my own at times. But it was unthinkable to me to do things to make others feel unloved.

Sadly, we have moved into a generation that thinks it has no flaws and all their sins and mistakes are counted as alright because of the emotion associated with them, as though if we were driven by our emotions, our attitudes and actions must be valid.

I am noticing little, if any, spiritual and emotional growth in most people because there is a lack of confession to cleanse the souls.

It is common now for family members to be rude and unkind because of the gossip and judgment over things they know nothing about. They seem to enjoy making others feel "less-than", perhaps it makes them feel "more-than."

God made it clear that when there is no confession of sinful attitudes, there is no growth. The longer someone justifies rude misbehavior, the deeper they sink into bitterness and the inability to repent. God calls it a hardened heart.

Most relationships in our day are based on manipulation and intimidation to control others' reactions toward those who thrive only on personal accolades and praise.

1 John 1:9 "9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous, so that He will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

James 5:16 "16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working."

Most people live in fear of being rejected because deep inside their souls, they know their own sin and must work continually to hide so that no one discovers the real them.

A person who has been cleansed by Christ from their sinful nature and who keeps close accounts, meaning as soon as they realize they have sinned, they confess it to God and to those they have offended. These people never have to be confronted about their sin because the Holy Spirit tells them quickly when they have done something unkind, and they swiftly confess it.

Those who will not admit and never confess sink deeper into hiding and excusing themselves to the point where they no longer have the ability to recognize right from wrong.

James 5:15-16 "…15 And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. 16 Therefore, confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail."

Notice in this verse that the "sickness" is describing sin. The entire two verses are speaking about healing believers from their sin. This does not have to do with physical healing, although it could be included.

Sin creates a deadened spirit unable to cleanse itself. Only confession to God and those we have harmed will heal the sickness of sin within our soul.

In our day, it is rare for family to evaluate themselves and confess their sinful attitudes and actions. Too many people are working so hard to appear superior to others; they fail miserably in self-reflection and confession of sin. The fear of appearing "less-than" to others prevents them from having the strength to admit, confess, and become stronger through cleansing.

There is a strength of character required to admit and confess sin. Most people hope that no one will notice their flaws or that they will defend their sins, so they never have to do the hard work of character building from resolving their own messes.

1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

1 Peter 3:12 "For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

What the weak man who hides their sin accomplishes is to silence God and ruin human relationships. There is no growth, no progression in maturity, and more broken relationships in their lives than they can count.

Psalm 66:18 "18 If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:"

The Holy Spirit will go silent when there is no confession. This is the reason so many "Christians" do not understand those who hear from the Holy Spirit, they do not hear from Him because they will not confess to be cleansed.

1 Peter 3:7-8 " 7 Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered. 8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble."

Acts 16:5-7 "5 So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers. 6 After the Holy Spirit had prevented them from speaking the word in the province of Asia, they traveled through the region of Phrygia and Galatia. 7 And when they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit them."

The People God Commands You NOT to Help (Biblical Truth)

Friends with God or with Satan

When someone wants to be your friend but they negate, through their actions and disrespect, everything you say and do, they do not want you for a friend; they want access to you so they can continue the disrespect.

 
Narcissists hate our love, our kindness, our joy and peace. They cannot stand that we have what they lack. Satan is like this and is the father of the narcissist. He manipulates them to believe we are causing trouble when they are the ones who do it.

 
The devil is the accuser of the brethren; he leads unsaved people to believe things about believers that are not true and then entices the unbeliever to be his own accuser through those accusations.

 
Guilt and misery are in the heart of narcissists; they have no peace or joy but pretend they do through subtle manipulation and self-exalting words.
The devil is attacking believers every day, hoping they will give up on God or become like their accusers.

 
God said this about that: James 4:6-8 "6 But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded."

The devil comes to us through those who have rejected Christ to torment believers. Because we have Christ, these minions cannot affect our walk with God unless we make them more important than Christ.

John the Baptist was Beheaded because He Chastised Herod for being in adultery for marrying his brothers divorced wife!

Excerpt from Larry Jones Book Let My People Go

God is not Going to Bless America

How dare anyone utter these words with the hypocrisy they reveal; "God bless America." America is the leader of the world in everything that is wicked. Even our "Christian religion" has been perverted with pagan and humanistic thinking while claiming the Bible is the reason.

America is Leader in political corruption while appearing good.
America is Leader in false gospel
America is leader in the Rejection of Christ’s Principles
America is a leader in love of wealth
America is leader in continual deception on the internet
America is leader in divorce and remarriage
America is leader in abortion
America is leader in injustice in every form
America is Leader in “feelings” oriented thinking
America is Leader in fantasy thinking
America is Leader in the love of money over good principles
America is Leader in arrogance, demanding that God give us more when we misused what He did give us.
America is Leader in every kind of pleasure that dishonors God and promotes man as the god of his own life.

When people think they are honoring God by demanding Him to bless this nation, we are presuming we deserve blessing; this is arrogance in its highest form.

Those who demand more blessings from God when they misused the blessing He already gave are dilusional and self-willed.

A culture that thinks blessing means material wealth and safety will not be one that would accept discipline from God. They are a people who would whine and complain when they don't get what they want and punish anyone who says they don't deserve it, in fact, they deserve punishment for their rebellion.

Sometimes I wonder if these "Christians" would be able to honor and worship God if all their possessions and pleasures were taken away. I don't think they would remain faithful to God because they are not faithful to Him right now, despite all He has given them.

I am not proud of America as a nation; I am ashamed because of the false gospel that lives here, the anger in the people when they are confronted with their sin, and the prosperity that has led to entitlement and arrogance. This is not a grateful nation; it is an indulgent and angry nation, everyone worshiping their freedom and their rights, without concern for anyone but themselves.

And worst of all, they tack the name of Christ onto whatever they are doing that dishonors Him and are proud of themselves for doing so.

I no longer pray for America; I pray for individuals to find Christ, but I will not ask God to bless a wicked nation.

Narcissists are Far to Impressed with Themselves to Bother with Manners

The narcissists never say they are sorry, never say thank you, and they are never wrong.

Compliments and encouragement are embarrassing to the narcissist. They love to receive constant accolades but will never give them to others except those they wish to impress.

Narcissists will retaliate if you bring up that they were mean or rude to you, and will never reconsider their own character.

Proverbs 29:8-10 "…8 Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger. 9 If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution. 10 Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life."

Matthew 7:6 "6 “Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, or they will trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces."

Proverbs 9:8-9 "8 Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. 9 Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning."

If narcissists didn't ask you for a favor, they consider us foolish for extending love, gifts, or actions that would bless a normal person; they see it as weakness. When you do a favor they ask for, they show no gratitude. These qualities of kindness that come from God are embarrassing to narcissists.

As a child growing up we were taught to say thank you. When we received kindness from someone, it was expected that a thank you would be extended. We would feel discourteous if we forgot to say thank you. Lack of gratitude was considered rude and disrespectful.

We are living in a world of narcissism now in which kindness and love are nearly absent, and those who would call it out would be called the rude ones.

 
Satan is clever like that; he causes harm and brings hatred while blaming the one who does not like the harm and hatred. The trouble maker in this culture is the one who does not accept rudeness, the one who teaches love and kindness is the one who is rejected.

 
2 Timothy 4:2-4 "…2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction. 3 For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. 4 So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths."

When we encounter a narcissist and discern that they have no interest in correction or instruction in righteousness, then we are to walk away and leave them to God.
We are living in the end times, in which people in general will hate God, even the ones who attend church gatherings every week, are living a form of religion but denying God in their attitudes and actions. They make up their own rules, adding and subtracting from the word of God to make up their own religion while claiming they follow the Bible. They do not follow Chris,t but rather they follow their own will, their own way, without love for Christ or anyone else.

2 Timothy 3:1-5 "Difficult Times Will Come
"3 But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come.
2 For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, slanderers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy,
3 unloving, irreconcilable, malicious gossips, without self-control, brutal, haters of good,
4 treacherous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,
5 holding to a form of godliness although they have denied its power; avoid such people as these."

One might ask why we are thinking about all of this. The answer is simple, we have to live in this world. It is important to know what we are dealing with so we can guard against becoming like those who are false Christians, full of pride and without love for Christ.

 
If we do not recognize evil when it is in front of us, we will think it is acceptable. Awareness of evil helps us remove it from our lives and resist it when others entice us to be like them.

 
Acts 4:13 "13 When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus."

Since we know we cannot reach a narcissist, it is best to remove ourselves from them and refrain from instructing them. They are swine who will trample goodness, instruction, and correction in righteousness under their feet.

 
However, never remain with the narcissist as a friend because they will love your continual silence, perceiving it as approval. It will enable them to continue even worse because of your presence and silent support. This is why God told us to "avoid them" in 2 Timothy 3:5.

How we live our lives without the narcissist will be a testimony; we do not need words for those who have shown clearly contempt for God's Word and for us. God will deal with them; it is not our job to instruct a person who refuses to be instructed.

 
More damage is done to you and to the narcissist by remaining friendly with them. We should never be rude when they cross our path, but they will never be our friends as long as they love anger and hatred.

The world says never reject anyone, no matter what, but God says He rejects those who hate Him, and so should we. We love them and pray for them, but we do not validate them by our companionship.

2 Corinthians 6:17 "17 Therefore, come out from their midst and be separate,” says the Lord. “And do not touch what is unclean;
And I will welcome you."

1 Corinthians 1:27 "But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong."

And, above all, do not take advice from people in our day of psychology and apostasy; go to God and receive your instruction from the Holy Spirit and His Word, the Bible.