2 Corinthians 6:14-15 "14 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? 15 What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?…"
For a believer to knowingly marry an unbeliever it is sin against God. Beware, because God will allow us to experience the consequences of our disobedience and often it is lifelong and not very pretty.
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Friday, February 10, 2017
Narcissists Attempt to Destroy You
Narcissists love to cause others to do evil. They will suck the righteous person in by baiting them to respond in frustration, after which they will say; "see how you are." I cannot tell you the number of times my family members did this to me, while my mother stood back and either ignored it when it was done in front of her or laughed along with the narcissist.
Even when we are doing something good the narcissist will find a reason to demean it as though we are doing something wrong.
The narc attempts to ruin anything that is good in you, because the Holy Spirit convicts them of sin, they hate to be convicted of their evil.
The only reason to discuss this matter of narcissism is to understand the tactics of the devil. The devil's aim is to cause hurt and frustration, with the intent that eventually the target will fall apart into a heap of depression, while even engaging in sinful behavior to relieve the pain caused by the narcissist.
After the devil has accomplished his goal, he will use evil people who not only lack empathy but love to see the target fail, to engage in gloating over the failure.
We don't have to let the narcissist into our lives, nor do we have to endure the narcissist without defenses.
When we follow God's principles in dealing with narcissists we will have power over our own lives and the narcissist will have no power over us.
Here are some guidelines:
Here is what a narcissist looks like:
2 Timothy 3:1-5 "3 But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come.
2 For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, revilers, 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 men as these."
Notice verse 5 of 2 Timothy, "Avoid such men as these."
Here is what narcissists do: They attempt to start fights and arguments over anything and everything to mock and demean those who love Christ.
Proverbs 29:8-10 "…8 Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger. 9 When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest. 10 Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned for his life.…"
Proverbs 13:5-6 "5 A righteous man hates falsehood, But a wicked man acts disgustingly and shamefully. 6 Righteousness guards the one whose way is blameless, But wickedness subverts the sinner.…"
When we realize who we are dealing with...the narcissist, here is what we are to do: Ignore them, do not engage in their attempt at fights.
Proverbs 9:7-9 "…7 He who corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself, And he who reproves a wicked man gets insults for himself. 8 Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you, Reprove a wise man and he will love you. 9 Give instruction to a wise man and he will be still wiser, Teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning.…"
Fools have a very high opinion of themselves and will not listen to anyone.
Proverbs 26:12 "12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him."
Proverbs 12:15-16 "15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel. 16 A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.…"
Proverbs 1:22-23 "22 "How long, O naive ones, will you love being simple-minded? And scoffers delight themselves in scoffing And fools hate knowledge? 23 "Turn to my reproof, Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you; I will make my words known to you.…"
Fools ( can also be narcissists) cannot stand to be corrected or instructed. They will only learn if it is their own idea and only the false knowledge that tends to elevate them.
Proverbs 26:16 "The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes
Than seven men who can give a discreet answer."
A narcissist is not necessarily lazy in their career, but can be very slothful when it comes to human relationships. Because they don't care about anyone else they will scoff at and thwart any attempt to work out with others a problem. They are more likely to bully others into doing things their way, or run away so as not to have to deal with anything that might make them face their own failings.
Our culture is full of those who cannot sit down to discuss a problem, while desiring to hear the heart of another person. They hate resolving things, it is their way or the highway. Always, they would rather depart than stay to resolve a matter.
Proverbs 28:1 "1 The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion."
Those who are righteous are quick to resolve things, but the narcissist refuses to reflect on their own actions, they refuse to put themselves in the shoes of another to understand. Because they lack empathy, they have no sense of true concern for others. They can fake and pretend concern but a discerning person can see that it is not genuine and will not last because it is superficial and contrived.
Only God can reach those who are in this sin sick condition. No "person" can explain it to them, manipulate them into thinking about their own actions, nor can any circumstance change their hearts for the better, it is only Christ Who can work in their lives that which is beneficial to changing their heart.
God can bring about circumstances that prick just the right part of their heart that He knows will reach them. Many will never trust Him even though they will play the game to appear as though they have changed, but it will not last because it is fleshly, done in their own power, not done in the power of the Holy Spirit. Only that which is done by Christ is permanent.
As we see in 2 Timothy 3:5, these people will pretend to have a form of godliness but they do not have the Holy Spirit, therefore anything "spiritual" that they attempt will be for the benefit of self rather than to love and worship God.
2 Timothy 3:5 "…4 traitorous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. Turn away from such as these! "
Pray for those who are in this condition, but do not allow them to enter your lives nor affect your walk with Christ. They are deadly in relationships, avoid bringing them into your group or family, until God shows you through the Holy Spirit, that there has been a born again experience. God can tell us, we need not try to figure it out AND, we do not need to give into the pressure of the culture to remain with these wicked people, God gives us permission to withdraw from them.
Even when we are doing something good the narcissist will find a reason to demean it as though we are doing something wrong.
The narc attempts to ruin anything that is good in you, because the Holy Spirit convicts them of sin, they hate to be convicted of their evil.
The only reason to discuss this matter of narcissism is to understand the tactics of the devil. The devil's aim is to cause hurt and frustration, with the intent that eventually the target will fall apart into a heap of depression, while even engaging in sinful behavior to relieve the pain caused by the narcissist.
After the devil has accomplished his goal, he will use evil people who not only lack empathy but love to see the target fail, to engage in gloating over the failure.
We don't have to let the narcissist into our lives, nor do we have to endure the narcissist without defenses.
When we follow God's principles in dealing with narcissists we will have power over our own lives and the narcissist will have no power over us.
Here are some guidelines:
Here is what a narcissist looks like:
2 Timothy 3:1-5 "3 But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come.
2 For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, revilers, 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 men as these."
Notice verse 5 of 2 Timothy, "Avoid such men as these."
Here is what narcissists do: They attempt to start fights and arguments over anything and everything to mock and demean those who love Christ.
Proverbs 29:8-10 "…8 Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger. 9 When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest. 10 Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned for his life.…"
Proverbs 13:5-6 "5 A righteous man hates falsehood, But a wicked man acts disgustingly and shamefully. 6 Righteousness guards the one whose way is blameless, But wickedness subverts the sinner.…"
When we realize who we are dealing with...the narcissist, here is what we are to do: Ignore them, do not engage in their attempt at fights.
Proverbs 9:7-9 "…7 He who corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself, And he who reproves a wicked man gets insults for himself. 8 Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you, Reprove a wise man and he will love you. 9 Give instruction to a wise man and he will be still wiser, Teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning.…"
Fools have a very high opinion of themselves and will not listen to anyone.
Proverbs 26:12 "12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him."
Proverbs 12:15-16 "15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel. 16 A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.…"
Proverbs 1:22-23 "22 "How long, O naive ones, will you love being simple-minded? And scoffers delight themselves in scoffing And fools hate knowledge? 23 "Turn to my reproof, Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you; I will make my words known to you.…"
Fools ( can also be narcissists) cannot stand to be corrected or instructed. They will only learn if it is their own idea and only the false knowledge that tends to elevate them.
Proverbs 26:16 "The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes
Than seven men who can give a discreet answer."
A narcissist is not necessarily lazy in their career, but can be very slothful when it comes to human relationships. Because they don't care about anyone else they will scoff at and thwart any attempt to work out with others a problem. They are more likely to bully others into doing things their way, or run away so as not to have to deal with anything that might make them face their own failings.
Our culture is full of those who cannot sit down to discuss a problem, while desiring to hear the heart of another person. They hate resolving things, it is their way or the highway. Always, they would rather depart than stay to resolve a matter.
Proverbs 28:1 "1 The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion."
Those who are righteous are quick to resolve things, but the narcissist refuses to reflect on their own actions, they refuse to put themselves in the shoes of another to understand. Because they lack empathy, they have no sense of true concern for others. They can fake and pretend concern but a discerning person can see that it is not genuine and will not last because it is superficial and contrived.
Only God can reach those who are in this sin sick condition. No "person" can explain it to them, manipulate them into thinking about their own actions, nor can any circumstance change their hearts for the better, it is only Christ Who can work in their lives that which is beneficial to changing their heart.
God can bring about circumstances that prick just the right part of their heart that He knows will reach them. Many will never trust Him even though they will play the game to appear as though they have changed, but it will not last because it is fleshly, done in their own power, not done in the power of the Holy Spirit. Only that which is done by Christ is permanent.
As we see in 2 Timothy 3:5, these people will pretend to have a form of godliness but they do not have the Holy Spirit, therefore anything "spiritual" that they attempt will be for the benefit of self rather than to love and worship God.
2 Timothy 3:5 "…4 traitorous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. Turn away from such as these! "
Pray for those who are in this condition, but do not allow them to enter your lives nor affect your walk with Christ. They are deadly in relationships, avoid bringing them into your group or family, until God shows you through the Holy Spirit, that there has been a born again experience. God can tell us, we need not try to figure it out AND, we do not need to give into the pressure of the culture to remain with these wicked people, God gives us permission to withdraw from them.
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Christ Did It For Us
One of the many prophesies of the coming of Christ, when He was so brutally murdered on our behalf.
Psalm 22:6-8
"But I am a worm and not a man,
A reproach of men and despised by the people.
7 All who see me sneer at me;
They separate with the lip, they wag the head, saying,
8 “Commit yourself to the Lord; let Him deliver him;
Let Him rescue him, because He delights in him.”
Psalm 22:11-18 "Be not far from me, for trouble is near;
For there is none to help.
12 Many bulls have surrounded me;
Strong bulls of Bashan have encircled me.
13 They open wide their mouth at me,
As a ravening and a roaring lion.
14 I am poured out like water,
And all my bones are out of joint;
My heart is like wax;
It is melted within me.
15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd,
And my tongue cleaves to my jaws;
And You lay me [m]in the dust of death.
16 For dogs have surrounded me;
A band of evildoers has encompassed me;
They pierced my hands and my feet.
17 I can count all my bones.
They look, they stare at me;
18 They divide my garments among them,
And for my clothing they cast lots."
Psalm 22:6-8
"But I am a worm and not a man,
A reproach of men and despised by the people.
7 All who see me sneer at me;
They separate with the lip, they wag the head, saying,
8 “Commit yourself to the Lord; let Him deliver him;
Let Him rescue him, because He delights in him.”
Psalm 22:11-18 "Be not far from me, for trouble is near;
For there is none to help.
12 Many bulls have surrounded me;
Strong bulls of Bashan have encircled me.
13 They open wide their mouth at me,
As a ravening and a roaring lion.
14 I am poured out like water,
And all my bones are out of joint;
My heart is like wax;
It is melted within me.
15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd,
And my tongue cleaves to my jaws;
And You lay me [m]in the dust of death.
16 For dogs have surrounded me;
A band of evildoers has encompassed me;
They pierced my hands and my feet.
17 I can count all my bones.
They look, they stare at me;
18 They divide my garments among them,
And for my clothing they cast lots."
Death with Dignity? NOT Unless God Decided
Death with Dignity? The only "death with dignity" is that in which God has decided our number of days. To usurp Him based on our faulty and selfish thinking, is evil.
It is not dignified to put someone to death because they are in an emotional state and wish they could die. Dignity is when the dying person chooses to allow God to determine their death, while those caring for her/him surround their loved one with love and kindness through the process. God has His reasons for how long we live, perhaps in the end, those who have been callous will develop a heart while the dying person will see their love for the first time.
We should never play God, when dealing with people, their timing for death is His business. He determines when anyone should go. Our job is to make them as comfortable and well attended before they leave.
There can be no peace in deliberately killing a person, those who do it must attempt to justify it all the days of their life, if they have a heart, if they have a conscience.
Today's Young People
Young people are open to anything and everything as long as it justifies removing something or someone who cramps their materialistic and pleasure oriented lifestyle.
I have seen this growing in intensity over the past 30 years. Our children's generation become enraged when they are asked to discuss anything that may be slightly uncomfortable for them.
They have been raised on self esteem, believing that no one should say anything to them other than praise and worship.
Shall we say: 2 Timothy 3:1-5!
I have seen this growing in intensity over the past 30 years. Our children's generation become enraged when they are asked to discuss anything that may be slightly uncomfortable for them.
They have been raised on self esteem, believing that no one should say anything to them other than praise and worship.
Shall we say: 2 Timothy 3:1-5!
Your Children Will Kill You
The article in the link below show us just how far our culture has progressed.
Don't be surprised if one of your children or all of them collaborating together decide one day to do away with their parents....."legally".
This mentality is going to lead to abuse of people who are considered "lesser" than others. It won't stop with just the ill people, but also with those who have a clear mind but have disabilities.
This is monstrous, evaluating people on their helplessness as though the helplessness makes them worthless.
I already know people who look down on others when they are ill. I have been treated this way by some people, when I have an ailment and speak of it, they think I am exaggerating or whining when they asked me in the first place "how I was doing."
This mentality of looking down on those who are ill is already with us and growing. Healthy young people often disdain the elderly or ill, because they lack compassion and empathy necessary to want to help them, they are a burden to those who want to "enjoy" their own lives.
It is fast coming, the desire in the younger generation to eliminate the burden of caring for others, while counting the benefits to them through inheritance.
They are Hitlers! This does not surprise me, when we lived in Portland Oregon, that state was the first to legalize "death with dignity" which really meant helping someone to die through Euthanasia. It was clear to me that the next step would be to murder those who don't want to die.
"Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and have them put to death."
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