Insolent: Rude and Arrogant
http://biblicalperspectivesonnarcissism.com/2014/06/15/narcissist-case-studies-satan/
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Narcissism = Insolent Pride
Insolent: Rude and Arrogant
http://biblicalperspectivesonnarcissism.com/2014/06/15/narcissist-case-studies-satan/
Stop Looking for Idols
Too many believers are ready and willing to hitch their wagon to anyone who claims they are Christian as long as they are famous. Sarah Palin is not at all what people think, she is a Pentecostal emotionalist! I do not trust her any more than I trust Trump. Her aligning herself with Trump is just another clue that something is wrong with her that we cannot see.
I have met a lot of Pentecostals who think they are going to be the ones to save the world and all they have to d...o is speak it all into existence. Fame and wealth are enticing to pretenders, they love the limelight and the wealth that comes with it, often neglecting their families to attain it all.
I have met a lot of Pentecostals who think they are going to be the ones to save the world and all they have to d...o is speak it all into existence. Fame and wealth are enticing to pretenders, they love the limelight and the wealth that comes with it, often neglecting their families to attain it all.
In most cases these people are caught in some sort of hidden sin eventually.
The "painter of lights", Thomas Kincade, was an alcoholic, divorced his wife and had many problems, eventually committing suicide. Everyone was gaga over his "Christian" proclamation, rushing out to buy his paintings. I liked his paintings, but the fact that so many were ready to jump on his band wagon of spirituality when they really didn't know him.
When someone claims to be a Christian, especially if they are famous, it is time to go to the magnifying glass, placing them under the glass of Scripture to see if they are what they say.
No one can know these politicians or actors, all we have is what the media feeds us. It is high time that believers stop getting all excited at the mention of Christianity simply in words and begin testing the fruit through Scripture and prayer.
The "painter of lights", Thomas Kincade, was an alcoholic, divorced his wife and had many problems, eventually committing suicide. Everyone was gaga over his "Christian" proclamation, rushing out to buy his paintings. I liked his paintings, but the fact that so many were ready to jump on his band wagon of spirituality when they really didn't know him.
When someone claims to be a Christian, especially if they are famous, it is time to go to the magnifying glass, placing them under the glass of Scripture to see if they are what they say.
No one can know these politicians or actors, all we have is what the media feeds us. It is high time that believers stop getting all excited at the mention of Christianity simply in words and begin testing the fruit through Scripture and prayer.
The Devil's Game
Those who claim believers are intolerant are playing the devils game, which is to accuse believers of the very things they are doing and we are not.
The most intolerant people I have met have been unbelievers who hate truth. They allow themselves the privilege of saying and doing anything they want, but are enraged when we say what we believe.
The 2 Timothy 3:1-5 crowd, must have their own way even when it comes to speech. They will not tolerate anyone who disagrees with them but will spout anything they want, they are hypocrites.
The devils favorite tactic is to accuse the innocent of evil doing when the innocent are not but the devil is.
Christians do not force anyone to believe their way, we simply tell the truth and allow others to make their own choices.
Intolerant wicked men use emotional and verbal manipulation and intimidation to coerce others to accept their ways. Sadly far too many in the church have allowed these emotional and verbal manipulators to control things by backing down when they are abused. These wicked people will accuse us of intolerance merely through our speech, when they allow themselves the luxury of speaking all day long without challenge.
When we see the abuser is refusing to see our side of things, then we are commanded by God to walk away and leave it all to God. Our power is not in our own ability to convince a rebellious person, however our power is in Christ, Who can handle all things without us. We obey Him, then walk away to allow Him to use what we have said and done.
2 Timothy 3:1-6
"1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away."
John 8:44
"The devil was a murderer from the beginning he does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies he speaks according to his own nature, he is a liar and the father of lies."
Ephesians 6:12
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”
The tactics of the devil are diabolical, divisive and destructive! The more hyper-sensitive he can make the unsaved, the more enraged they become over the smallest matters. When self is on the throne, then all bets are off, anything goes and no one is allowed to question or criticize except when it is against God's people.
How many of you have been attacked in vicious ways for attempting to bring good sense to a discussion. When it was all over you were left completely baffled as to how such a small matters was blown out of proportion into the monster it became. What you experienced was irrational deception of the enemy. Unbelievers are at the mercy of this deceitful enemy Satan.
"Characteristics of Satan
1. Created by God, but not equal to God. (Proverbs 16:4)
2. Defies God and despises truth. (John 8:44)
3. Was given limited power. (Job 1:8-12)
4. Commands a hierarchy of demons. (Eph. 6:10-12)
5. Masquerades as "an angel of light." (2 Cor. 11:14-15)
6. Plans to steal, kill and destroy. (John 10:10)
7. Rules the masses outside God’s protection. (Eph. 2:1-3)
8. Keeps seeking an "opportune time" to tempt us. (Luke 4:13)
9. Tries to hide the actual truth about our God. (2 Cor. 4:3-4)
10. Offers counterfeit promises he can't fulfill. (Gen. 3:4-5)
11. Twists Scriptures to fit his purposes. (Gen. 3:1-5)
12. Will suffer the fate he deserves. (Revelation 20:10)"
KJO's Ministries
I am convinced that in these end days the devil and his minions are ramping up their attacks against believers while blinding further the eyes of unbelievers. Be on guard, keep seeking Christ and do not be intimidated when the devil is using family, friends and community to undermine what Christ is doing in us. We don't have to become whimpering puddles on the floor from their attacks, we can stand strong and resolute in our decision to obey Christ.
The most intolerant people I have met have been unbelievers who hate truth. They allow themselves the privilege of saying and doing anything they want, but are enraged when we say what we believe.
The 2 Timothy 3:1-5 crowd, must have their own way even when it comes to speech. They will not tolerate anyone who disagrees with them but will spout anything they want, they are hypocrites.
The devils favorite tactic is to accuse the innocent of evil doing when the innocent are not but the devil is.
Christians do not force anyone to believe their way, we simply tell the truth and allow others to make their own choices.
Intolerant wicked men use emotional and verbal manipulation and intimidation to coerce others to accept their ways. Sadly far too many in the church have allowed these emotional and verbal manipulators to control things by backing down when they are abused. These wicked people will accuse us of intolerance merely through our speech, when they allow themselves the luxury of speaking all day long without challenge.
When we see the abuser is refusing to see our side of things, then we are commanded by God to walk away and leave it all to God. Our power is not in our own ability to convince a rebellious person, however our power is in Christ, Who can handle all things without us. We obey Him, then walk away to allow Him to use what we have said and done.
2 Timothy 3:1-6
"1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away."
John 8:44
"The devil was a murderer from the beginning he does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies he speaks according to his own nature, he is a liar and the father of lies."
Ephesians 6:12
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”
The tactics of the devil are diabolical, divisive and destructive! The more hyper-sensitive he can make the unsaved, the more enraged they become over the smallest matters. When self is on the throne, then all bets are off, anything goes and no one is allowed to question or criticize except when it is against God's people.
How many of you have been attacked in vicious ways for attempting to bring good sense to a discussion. When it was all over you were left completely baffled as to how such a small matters was blown out of proportion into the monster it became. What you experienced was irrational deception of the enemy. Unbelievers are at the mercy of this deceitful enemy Satan.
"Characteristics of Satan
1. Created by God, but not equal to God. (Proverbs 16:4)
2. Defies God and despises truth. (John 8:44)
3. Was given limited power. (Job 1:8-12)
4. Commands a hierarchy of demons. (Eph. 6:10-12)
5. Masquerades as "an angel of light." (2 Cor. 11:14-15)
6. Plans to steal, kill and destroy. (John 10:10)
7. Rules the masses outside God’s protection. (Eph. 2:1-3)
8. Keeps seeking an "opportune time" to tempt us. (Luke 4:13)
9. Tries to hide the actual truth about our God. (2 Cor. 4:3-4)
10. Offers counterfeit promises he can't fulfill. (Gen. 3:4-5)
11. Twists Scriptures to fit his purposes. (Gen. 3:1-5)
12. Will suffer the fate he deserves. (Revelation 20:10)"
KJO's Ministries
I am convinced that in these end days the devil and his minions are ramping up their attacks against believers while blinding further the eyes of unbelievers. Be on guard, keep seeking Christ and do not be intimidated when the devil is using family, friends and community to undermine what Christ is doing in us. We don't have to become whimpering puddles on the floor from their attacks, we can stand strong and resolute in our decision to obey Christ.
The Father, The Son, The Holy Spirit!
Yes, there are three persons in one God!!!! There are false prophets on the internet and facebook who are attempting to undermine the faith of many by placing their trust in their own human minds to understand what they are not capable of understanding. God told us that there were three Persons in One God, all we have to do is believe Him. The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit!
Matthew 28:19 - Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Matthew 28:19 - Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
1 Corinthians 8:6 - But to us [there is but] one God, the Father, of whom [are] all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom [are] all things, and we by him.
2 Corinthians 13:14 - The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, [be] with you all. Amen. ([The second [epistle] to the Corinthians was written from Philippi, [a city] of Macedonia, by Titus and Lucas.])
Matthew 3:16-17 "16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:
17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
John 14:26 - But the Comforter, [which is] the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
John 1:14 - And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
1 John 4:7-8 "7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.
8 And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.
John 14:16-17 "16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
17 [Even] the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
John 10:30-36 "30 I and [my] Father are one.
31 Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.
32 Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?
33 The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.
34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
35 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;
36 Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?
2 Corinthians 13:14 - The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, [be] with you all. Amen. ([The second [epistle] to the Corinthians was written from Philippi, [a city] of Macedonia, by Titus and Lucas.])
Matthew 3:16-17 "16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:
17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
John 14:26 - But the Comforter, [which is] the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
John 1:14 - And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
1 John 4:7-8 "7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.
8 And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.
John 14:16-17 "16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
17 [Even] the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
John 10:30-36 "30 I and [my] Father are one.
31 Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.
32 Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?
33 The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.
34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
35 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;
36 Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Fantasy the New Norm
We have become a culture that lives in the realm of fantasy about everything. Truth doesn't matter any more and it doesn't matter if fantasy is mixed with truth for the sake of pleasure.
The Bible has been relegated to the level of just another good book, picking and choosing what we like in that book and throw out what we don't like.
And, we wonder why we are under judgement right now? Unbelievable.
The Unsaved Will Perish!
1 Corinthians 15:53 "For this perishable must put on the imperishable, and this mortal must put on immortality."
Our culture has utterly misinterpreted the word "perish" to mean something far different from what God actually said. Man is not imperishable, only the believer is imperishable, having to be changed into this by God when we are born again.
Those who are not born again will perish! The following link takes us to an article that defines the words that we have been... using to justify the belief that ALL men live forever somewhere. I am convinced that this is patently untrue, our tradition in this thinking is just that "tradition."
http://www.truthaccordingtoscripture.com/documents/death/perish.php#.Vp_BFiorKhd
Our culture has utterly misinterpreted the word "perish" to mean something far different from what God actually said. Man is not imperishable, only the believer is imperishable, having to be changed into this by God when we are born again.
Those who are not born again will perish! The following link takes us to an article that defines the words that we have been... using to justify the belief that ALL men live forever somewhere. I am convinced that this is patently untrue, our tradition in this thinking is just that "tradition."
http://www.truthaccordingtoscripture.com/documents/death/perish.php#.Vp_BFiorKhd
All Things Are Blessings If We Are Believers
Are we blessed to have healthy children? Are we blessed when we have children that are physically challenged? Are we blessed because we have a big car, house or high wages and not blessed if we have a smaller house, older car and low wages?
Our mentality in this country is that difficult things are not blessings and easy happy things are blessings.
When we read God's Word, all that happens to us, as believers are blessings, because they are in our lives to shape us into His likeness.
Our mentality in this country is that difficult things are not blessings and easy happy things are blessings.
When we read God's Word, all that happens to us, as believers are blessings, because they are in our lives to shape us into His likeness.
James 1:1-18
"2 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,
3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
4 And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
5 But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
6 But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind.
7 For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord, 8 being a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
9 But the brother of humble circumstances is to glory in his high position;
10 and the rich man is to glory in his humiliation, because like flowering grass he will pass away.
11 For the sun rises with a scorching wind and withers the grass; and its flower falls off and the beauty of its appearance is destroyed; so too the rich man in the midst of his pursuits will fade away.
12 Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone.
14 But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust.
15 Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death.
16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren.
17 Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. 18 In the exercise of His will He brought us forth by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits among His creatures."
"2 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,
3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
4 And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
5 But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
6 But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind.
7 For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord, 8 being a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
9 But the brother of humble circumstances is to glory in his high position;
10 and the rich man is to glory in his humiliation, because like flowering grass he will pass away.
11 For the sun rises with a scorching wind and withers the grass; and its flower falls off and the beauty of its appearance is destroyed; so too the rich man in the midst of his pursuits will fade away.
12 Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone.
14 But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust.
15 Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death.
16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren.
17 Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. 18 In the exercise of His will He brought us forth by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits among His creatures."
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