Why would God give America a little more time?
Trump was not placed in office to clean things up even though some of that is happening. He was placed to enrage the liberals to do even worse to reduce America to lesser status in the world. It is only a matter of time before they have their way, whether in 6 years or sooner as they attempt to destroy Trump.
God's plan is not to save America! Why would He want to preserve a country that is devilishly corrupt, abortions, immorality, Hollywood filth, more babies born out of wedlock than in marriage, filth and blasphemy all around us all the time.
He is not going to save America even for a few years, He is moving to agitate the liberals to cause even worse anger in them. This will bring on worse things when Trump is finally gone.
America does not deserve to be saved, the sin and blasphemy continues to grow worse as the next generations lose all sense of righteousness.
2 Timothy 3 is now deeply in play, with no sign of sin relenting or turning.
When we mention to "Christians" the truth of the word of God and their response is to become irritated or dismissive, it is an indication that they want the safety of Christ without having to love Him or obey His principles and commands. These people are not born again. They want to praise themselves as being good people but they have no love for God or anyone else.
1 Timothy 4:1-5
"4 But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons,
2 by means of the hypocrisy of liars seared in their own conscience as with a branding iron,"
America is full of "Christians" who fight against the Word of God, believing that the Bible is nothing more than a book of suggestions. They search the Word of God to be able to find loop holes to justify their sin.
These people fight against truth accusing righteous people of evil doing for using the Scriptures as their plumb line, measuring everything according to what is in the precious Word.
If you have not yet been attacked for declaring the Scriptures as truth to be obeyed, then you will be at some point. If no one has ever attacked you then perhaps you are remaining silent when error occurs.
The American brand of Christianity is superficial at best and devilshly deceptive at worst. Those who are Bereans, that is rushing to the Word of God every time an issue arises for God's instruction, will be called names, demeaned and mocked for their effort. Praise God for those who are still like the Bereans and remain faithful to the Word.
Acts 17:10-11 N
Paul at Berea
10 The brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. 11 Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so."
When we love Christ more than anyone or anything else we will want Him to speak clearly to us from His Word.
John 14:14-16 "14 If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it. 15 If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever—…"
God will only answer the prayers of those who are seeking Him. The Advocate, that is the Holy Spirit will only enter and dwell in those who want to be controlled by Him and at the request of Jesus Christ to the Father.
If anyone finds themselves fighting against the words of the Bible to justify sin God will not save them, nor will He listen to them. There are many pretenders who darken the doors of churches in our country every week who have no love for God but want to "feel" they are in the club. We know God wanted us to be able to recognize them because He warned us to watch out for them. If we were unaware of who they are we would not recognize their false doctrine or assertions. We must know them to be able to avoid their influence.
Matthew 7:15-20
A Tree and Its Fruit
15 “Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 16 You will [a]know them by their fruits. [b]Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they? 17 So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 So then, you will [c]know them by their fruits.
1 Corinthians 15:33-34 Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.” 34 Sober up as you ought, and stop sinning; for some of you are ignorant of God. I say this to your shame.…"
Do not be shamed by ignoring sin in the body or the attacks of those who walk disobediently, speak truth and ignore those who are ignorant.
Monday, December 9, 2019
Sunday, December 8, 2019
Do You Hate Yourself?
Do you hate yourself because you think you are ugly or unaccomplished? I say to you that you do not hate yourself because you think you deserve better than what God gave you. If you hated yourself you would be glad you are ugly and you would be glad you have failed.
Those who are unhappy with their circumstances are angry that God didn't give them what they wanted. They believe they deserve more and better. This can only be a person who loves themselves.
Ephesians 5:28-30 "…28 In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. 29 Indeed, no one ever hated his own body, but he nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church. 30 For we are members of His body.…"
Did we notice this in verse 29? "no one ever hated his own body." dd
The truth is that we very seldom see ourselves in truth. Many people judge themselves as unaccomplished because they are not in a profession of prestige. It is not our profession that makes us who we are, it is our character no matter what our profession that determines who we are on the inside.
Who we are on the inside will be seen in the actions and attitudes on the outside. The two cannot be separated, inside and outside are the same. However a pretender can pretend to be something on the outside that isn't the real them. They cannot keep up the pretense, eventually the real them sneaks out in small ways that can only be seen by discerning and wise eyes. And, remember, God sees everything, no one can hide from God.
Claiming to hate yourself is just another way of saying you do not think God did the right thing, He made a mistake that you have no control over.
It is interesting to me that when someone becomes born again they stop whining about how lowly they are and begin praising God for what He has given them. Accepting God's will is a big part of our spiritual growth. We cannot grow spiritually and emotionally as long as we have a wrong view of ourselves and a wrong view of God.
When we think too highly of ourselves we will remain arrogant and entitled. When we think too lowly of ourselves the problem is the same, arrogance and entitlement. Both extremes bring the same results.
When we think properly of ourselves as fallen creatures without remedy we can then begin to trust Christ to change us into what we should be while accepting His will for us. We don't worry about our appearances or our status we simply accept our status and glorify Him.
1 Corinthians 10:31
"So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."
Those who are unhappy with their circumstances are angry that God didn't give them what they wanted. They believe they deserve more and better. This can only be a person who loves themselves.
Ephesians 5:28-30 "…28 In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. 29 Indeed, no one ever hated his own body, but he nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church. 30 For we are members of His body.…"
Did we notice this in verse 29? "no one ever hated his own body." dd
The truth is that we very seldom see ourselves in truth. Many people judge themselves as unaccomplished because they are not in a profession of prestige. It is not our profession that makes us who we are, it is our character no matter what our profession that determines who we are on the inside.
Who we are on the inside will be seen in the actions and attitudes on the outside. The two cannot be separated, inside and outside are the same. However a pretender can pretend to be something on the outside that isn't the real them. They cannot keep up the pretense, eventually the real them sneaks out in small ways that can only be seen by discerning and wise eyes. And, remember, God sees everything, no one can hide from God.
Claiming to hate yourself is just another way of saying you do not think God did the right thing, He made a mistake that you have no control over.
It is interesting to me that when someone becomes born again they stop whining about how lowly they are and begin praising God for what He has given them. Accepting God's will is a big part of our spiritual growth. We cannot grow spiritually and emotionally as long as we have a wrong view of ourselves and a wrong view of God.
When we think too highly of ourselves we will remain arrogant and entitled. When we think too lowly of ourselves the problem is the same, arrogance and entitlement. Both extremes bring the same results.
When we think properly of ourselves as fallen creatures without remedy we can then begin to trust Christ to change us into what we should be while accepting His will for us. We don't worry about our appearances or our status we simply accept our status and glorify Him.
1 Corinthians 10:31
"So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."
No One Hates Themselves
Ephesians 5:29 "29 Indeed, no one ever hated his own body, but he nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church. 30 For we are members of His body.…"
Dave Hunt said it very well; If a boy says he hates himself because he thinks he is ugly, he really loves himself. If he really hated himself he would be glad he was ugly.
Dave Hunt said it very well; If a boy says he hates himself because he thinks he is ugly, he really loves himself. If he really hated himself he would be glad he was ugly.
Excluded Because of Christ
Galatians 4:16-18
"16 So have I become your enemy by telling you the truth?
17 They eagerly seek you, not commendably, but they wish to shut you out so that you will seek them."
There are those who will exclude you to make you jealous for them. Count it a blessing that you are free from these people. When we begin to seek Christ with all our heart there is no place for those who will attempt to dilute or distract your walk with Christ.
Matthew 6:33
"33 But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."
Even if you lose everyone because you will not shrink from speaking the truth of the Scriptures you will always have companionship of Christ within you. No one is a greater companion than He.
We love all those people who want Christ more than anyone. They become our companions when we are rejected by those who love their false "religions" to be pompous and superior.
There is no greater place to be than walking in truth always.
2 Corinthians 5:7
"For we walk by faith, not by sight."
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."
"16 So have I become your enemy by telling you the truth?
17 They eagerly seek you, not commendably, but they wish to shut you out so that you will seek them."
There are those who will exclude you to make you jealous for them. Count it a blessing that you are free from these people. When we begin to seek Christ with all our heart there is no place for those who will attempt to dilute or distract your walk with Christ.
Matthew 6:33
"33 But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."
Even if you lose everyone because you will not shrink from speaking the truth of the Scriptures you will always have companionship of Christ within you. No one is a greater companion than He.
We love all those people who want Christ more than anyone. They become our companions when we are rejected by those who love their false "religions" to be pompous and superior.
There is no greater place to be than walking in truth always.
2 Corinthians 5:7
"For we walk by faith, not by sight."
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."
Saturday, December 7, 2019
1 John 2:4-5 Believing Means Obeying
"4 If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him:…"
Many will say they believe the Bible but become angry when it is mentioned to prove their actions are in opposition to Him. Anger against God's Word is sin, disobedience to what we know He says is sin.
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