Are you still an enemy of God??

"And although you were formerly alienated and hostile in mind, engaged in evil deeds, yet He has now reconciled you in His fleshly body through death, in order to present you before Him holy and blameless and beyond reproach— if indeed you continue in the faith firmly established and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel that you have heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, was made a minister."  - Colossians 1:21,22

    "For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life." - Romans 5:10

"Don't be stupid, God is not mocked"...

Dear Christian, think about what it means to engage in collective humor concerning God and the Bible.

Sure enough, we've come across videos, posts on social media regarding humor meant to lighten people up.   Many times, religion or Christianity is the brunt of the jokes, and sometimes, the motive isn't even "intended" to be bad or insulting.

However, because of the culture we live in, superficial humor concerning God and the Bible should never be taken lightly. 

Unlike what we've seen with Muslim terrorists, no true Christian would ever find it within their place to physically lash out at any false characterization of God because God can defend Himself, and already has.   But it's improper to engage in superficial humor concerning God, Christianity and Christian doctrine because of the God-less culture we're living in. 

It's obvious that we're not living in a God-fearing culture but instead we're living in an ever-descending morality-stricken culture.   And since there is so much ignorance and denial of what is clearly taught in the Bible, to make light of ignorance or false characterizations of Christianity is literally to become one with God haters and deniers.   

Instead, we're supposed to be reaching out into the world to rip people apart from eternal darkness, and spreading the Gospel of Christ. 

Mockery of God in any extent is the opposite of bringing souls to Christ.  The Gospel is said to be "foolishness to those who are perishing", therefore, mocking Christianity is shooting oneself in the foot, and allowing your neighbor to chuckle their way into damnation. 

A "Christian" who aligns him/herself with people who mock God in any way takes lightly the blood Jesus shed on the cross for their depraved sins.  

There's nothing funny about an eternal life without God, and when we foolishly make light of God, we're lying about His true holiness, love for the world and we're helping those around us desensitize their hearts to God.    

God will hold us accountable.   Making light of God in any way defames Him, blasphemes Him, and demonstrates how we we ourselves hold God in our hearts.  


"Don't be fooled, God is not mocked; for whatever you sow, you'll also reap".

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Truth, Ignorance and Fear...

Truth, Ignorance and Fear :

Kindness and love is of the Lord.  And the best way to understand and focus on that kindness, love and goodness is to make it part of our giving to others every day within our own personal lives.    It's commanded by The Lord, Jesus Christ, and central to the Christian faith.
 
But equally important, is not ignoring the reality of the evil that is before us.  Lets understand these things that are happening around us so that we can go before our God for Spiritual strength to deal with them. 

Ignoring evil won't make it go away. Singing out loud, turning the channel or commitments to happy and positive thinking won't either.


But understanding it, and preparing our hearts in The Lord will strengthen us so that we can in turn, prepare our loved ones.    Many times, Jesus told His disciples that He told and warned them of things to come in order that they be strengthened when it comes to pass.    In other words, if we have strong faith in our Lord who is in control of everything - even of the seas, sin and death... we will have our faith stirred up and strengthened knowing that what He warned us about is actually happening. 


There is a lot happening today that many refuse to present before their consciences but the results of denying these realities will have them suffering greatly when it impacts them directly and personally. 


But for all those who love the truth outside of their own self-interest and who are willing to submit to the Truth Jesus died to bring us, those are they that will able to discern right from wrong, and light from darkness. 

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The world is truly in chaos. 
What should we do with all the migrants that are coming from all those war-torn countries?   Some of which could very well be terrorists looking to access the west to gather, and plot more evil on our soil.  The evil of extreme Islam has scattered people away from their homes, and now the refugee problem is staggering.  Most countries are NOT prepared to deal with so many people, and their economies will be stressed to assist them.   How can we separate who is bent on harm from those who truly need humanitarian aid??

Can we trust our media:

We consider ourselves to be a free country, yet at the same time, I don't think anyone would argue against the popular criticism that Americans are very ignorant about what goes on outside of the US.     The only real way to know or have a better understanding of the world around us is through the internet - if one is determined enough to seek out this information. 

But for the majority of Americans, while we're extremely concerned with what we call "media" and "news", as well as entertainment and sports, ... there are things going on in the world that if we were made aware of could better educate us.   Having this wider knowledge would mature our opinions instead of keeping us boxed in a limited left/right political template. 

So then why is our international coverage in the media so limited?  Why are we so zoned in to entertainment and distractions in our daily lives?   Could it be that it's purposely constructed this way to sedate our convictions and passions on the issues regarding justice, truth, good and evil? Could it be that having a better understanding of international events and politics around the world could widen our sence of justice, truth and falsehoods with respect to how things are going here at home?

Could it be that while the world moves on to major and generational impactful life events, the "powers that be", want us sedated and hypnotized within our own individual boxes?

Think about it. 

Question: What percentage of truth within a theory does it take to create a "conspiracy theory"?        Asking questions won't make you crazy... but refusing knowledge will surely make you a do-do bird.   :)

God bless you.

Pope Francis: Priests Can Forgive Abortion...

... Pope Francis: Priests Can Forgive Abortion If Women Are ‘Contrite’.

But sadly, most people don't know that the pope himself, has NO power to forgive sins 
In fact, even sadder... most people don't know why they believe what they believe.  

And yet, all it takes to know what the Roman Catholic Church believes and teaches is by picking up any 'Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church' book at any public library.   You can order one for perhaps $2.00 on Amazon or find one in any used book shop.  

By doing just a bit of research into the religion that one has applied to ones life for the sake of ones soul, a person can learn what they believe and why.   A little research can teach a person about Roman Catholic History from its inception to how it entered ones own family, and why.  

The Bible states that,   

"For lack of knowledge my people perish".  - Hosea 4:6 

"There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death."
- Proverbs 16:25

So how important is it to at least know what one truly believes about the major important things of ones life?  ( life, death, God, Heaven, Hell, Sin, Forgiveness, etc.)    

I think we would all agree that the saddest thing to see is a person unknowingly STUCK in any routine of bondage that leads to self destruction - whether physically or mentally.

Here is a link on Amazon to order your book of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and learn for yourself the actual doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church system.  


 Catechism of the Catholic Church

 

 Now watch this video of Pastor John MacArthur explaining some of the basic distinctions of Roman Catholicism to true Biblical doctrines.   

Richard Bennett is a former Roman Catholic priest of 22 years who is the founder of Berean Beacon.org.  On his website he has a wealth of videos, mp3 downloads and teaching resources for people to learn about the Roman Catholic Church history and its doctrines.  There are testimonials of many who were once Catholics but who have since come to understand the true saving message of The Gospel of Jesus Christ.  

It is absolutely clear that like many religious denominations and traditions, it is extremely difficult to break free from mindsets that are anchored in customs and family traditions.  But also true is the fact that nothing can hold down a person who is absolutely committed to the love and knowledge of absolute truth.  A personal and sincere love and loyalty to absolute truth has consistently proven to break people free from ALL strongholds.  

While MANY walk through life with the attitude that says ... "Just lie to me"...  and desire to just get by without stirring their souls of anything undesirable in life.   There are those few who hunger, thirst, toss and turn for Truth.   We might not fully know at the time that this is something within us but TRUTH calls at the souls of these particular individuals, and they'll continue searching until they find what they're looking for.   These are the ones who are willing to gladly submit to Truth wherever it leads them.    

"To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice." - John 18:37

Check out Berean Beacon.org And learn about Roman Catholicism! 


My prayer is that all people of good conscience would stop and consider what they believe and why ... and continue to cultivate a hunger for the Truth.   Because if we're lovers of truth, and we continue searching with all our hearts and minds willing to submit to wherever that search takes us,   ... We can be lead there by God Himself.

Lets have honest - open heart prayer to God that He reveal His Truth to us, and that He open up His understanding, as His will would have it for His glory not ours.   Amen. 

“If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”- John 8:31-32