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Hello Everyone, I just wanted some of your opinions and insights in regards to going to worship on Sundays. I have some friends who refuse to come to church now because they say that the Jesuits and the RCC "made it official that everyone has to worship on SUNdays" and they believe that it was because it is to worship their "Sun god." In my opinion, I just find it very legalistic. I also believe that I don't think God really cares as long as you reserve and give Him one day out of the week to worship Him and make it your Sabbath. Also, I believe that the devil is using this as a way to isolate them from fellowship with other believers. What do you all think? Thanks!

There are many verses from Scripture that are opposite of what you are arguing for - 1. 2 Thessalonians 1:4-5 4 So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in ALL your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure: 5 Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God; that ye may be counted worthy of the Kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer. 2. Philippians 1:20-21 20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. 21 For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 3. Philippians 1:29 for unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on Him, but also to suffer for His sake. 4. Romans 8:36 As it is written, For thy sake we are put to death all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. 5. Luke 17:33 Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it. 6. Matthew 24:9, 13 - 9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake. 13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. 7. Mark 8:34-35 - 34....whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it. 8. Mark 13:9 But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them. 9. 1 Corinthians 3:13 Every man's work shall be made manifest : for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. 10. 2 Corinthians 1: 5,6- 5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. 6 And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. 11. 2 Corinthians 6:4-5 - 4 But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, 5 In sripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in watchings, in fastings; I could go on.... Jesus said that we would suffer much but that He would help us when that "hour of temptation" comes, the whole world will be tested in having to choose between Jesus and the ac. But if we have Jesus, He will give us the strength to stand firm for Him. We need not fear because God's Perfect Love casts out all fear, even fear of the guillotine and being beheaded for our faith.

It's almost the same time that you posted this thread angels4u....we are approaching winter for me...I just planted some garlic before the ground froze...I cannot plant anything else. I might try to plant some romaine.... I will have to experiment. I don't have a greenhouse so I gotta make do with what I have. here is a video I recently watched. She has a great idea about making a small greenhouse using a plastic bin. I'm thinking of trying this.

Thank you so much for this warning and exhortation! May the fruit that comes from this be multiplied for the glory of Jesus!

That is very discouraging Pg, but you can help by just praying, maybe getting to the church way before anyone gets there and praying for the church, the pastor, the people, rebuking and binding and casting out the spirit of oppression, spirit of strife. praying can break those strongholds. There is a strongman definitely there, but he can be taken down! We pray against this oppression Father! In the name of Jesus!

You are very welcome! :D

LivingbyFaith, I have an account but I haven't been on there for over a year and half. I always tried to do a fasting from FB every few months. Then I believe the Lord just had me not on there at all. It is very invasive of privacy. People are just not thinking. I read an article that the FBI, and other government agencies used to have to do a lot of footwork to get info on people to do their investigations, now they don't have to. They just go on the social media, twitter, and they can find out exactly where you are, what you are doing, what you are eating, who you are with and what you believe in. People need to BEWARE.

Where does it say literally that there is a diminishing of Israel? Because if you look at the Book of Romans, Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ; For it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. and Romans is right after Acts. God promised Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob that through them the whole world would be blessed. To diminish the Jews would make God a liar.

it's not just idolatry, it is RENOUNCING THE NAME OF JESUS. And Jesus said if you deny me before men, I will deny you before my Father.

Fine, if you want to play that game, but are you not by saying only if you persist? If that is not what you are saying, then clearly say what you mean and I will humbly ask forgiveness. What happens to someone if they take the MOB???

The sin of taking the mark is that one is renouncing the Name of Jesus, what He did on the cross for them, they want to save their life (when in fact Jesus said they will lose it trying) that you don't believe that Jesus can save you, don't believe that the Perfect Love of the Father casts out all fear (you can't buy or sell, you might starve) so you take the mark, you are giving allegiance to the AC and saying the devil is your lord and savior and not Jesus.

Now you are playing words, dear brother, please, taking the mark will cause one to be lost forever. In all humility, I ask that you reconsider your words and your argument.

I am not bearing false witness..... You said you agreed that those who were ill-prepared and deceived into receiving the mark and worshiping the image are only guilty of the sin of idolatry.... THAT IS HERESY.

I am not lacking in reading comprehension. n2thelight clearly believes that some people will take the MOB of the unknowingly, (which I don't think will be possible because the AC will ask you to denounce the name of Jesus and worship him) Even if that were the case, they take it unwittingly, there is no turning back. That was why people needed to be always in the Word of God so they would feed on the spiritual food to keep them from falling into the lies of the enemy. This is why it said even the very elect might be deceived.

I thank you brother for being of sound mind! I'm somewhat relieved, that you are , but to see all these who are embracing such lies and delusions is making my head spin!

Um, in the context, Jesus said He who believeth in me....He didn't repeat and say Philip. Because Jesus meant what He said, to all who believe... You yourself said All Scripture is for the believer....

I am in UTTER SHOCK that you bot think that it is ok to get the MOB!!! ARE you kidding me??? ONly if you PERSIST??? That is pure heresy!!! Go back and read your bibles. Why do you think that in the old days, they would warn people not to get the MOB! and that we would be here for the tribulation??? LEt him who has ears to hear and eyes to see.........

You have never heard the still small voice of the Father....else you would not be saying such things.... You have put God in a small little box and you think yourself very wise.... I am not being tossed by the wind at all. I know where I am firmly standing. I don't know where you get bats on foreheads... you must be confusing me with someone else..... You never responded to the Scripture that I gave you... because you cannot twist it to what you think God should be like. That's ok.... We all will go through fire so that the Lord will purify us. Be blessed.

Sorry, I wholeheartedly disagree with you...... All Scripture is for the believer... Did you not read the very Words of Jesus? He didn't say this is only for the Apostles. It clearly says for all who believe......and for that last bit, I go by the Word of God and not some man's opinion.... Sorry to the author of this topic, I didn't mean to hijack this topic.... my apologies.

So, I love to sew and I love to do crazy quilting... I'm a free spirit so I it totally fits in with my style. I love farm animals and I love making gifts for my friends.

Who gets to decide who is an ordinary Christian? Does that make sense? You are a follower of Jesus or you are not. God is not a respecter of persons. Mark 16:15-18 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. These signs follow them that believe. I think those would qualify to be miracles, signs, and wonders..... Jesus also said that in the last days, believers would be able to do even greater things than when He walked on the earth John 14:12 Context 9Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father? 10Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. 11Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake. 12Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. 15If ye love me, keep my commandments.

Here is a link that tells of the different countries that are considering Smart Cities https://cointelegraph.com/news/smart-cities-and-blockchain-four-countries-where-ai-and-dlt-exist-hand-in-hand All this technology is being pushed as so convenient. People don't realize by doing away with tangible currency (fiat) and going digital, the government or other entity would be able to lock people out of their own accounts as a threat, or coerce, blackmail, force into something against their will. The AC will like in the Bible will control the economy... no one will be able to buy or sell without the MOB.

Hello 1sheep, I will ignore your presumption of me lacking "bread" in the Scriptures that I so desperately need... My teacher is the Holy Spirit who leads me into all truth. John 16:1-15 King James Version (KJV) 16 These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. 2 They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. 3 And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. 4 But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you. 5 But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou? 6 But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart. 7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Helper will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9 Of sin, because they believe not on me; 10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; 11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. 12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. 14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. 15 All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you. Did you read verse 13? That the Holy Spirit will show us things to come? I didn't "cherry pick" .... You wanted Scripture.... Jesus was not just talking to just the apostles... as you have said, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." Maybe you might want to rethink the doctrines of men. The Holy Spirit should be our teacher. Here are the words of Jesus. John 10:27 24Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. 25Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me. 26But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. 27My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: 28And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. 29My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. 30I and my Father are one. Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He speaks to us through the power of the Holy Spirit. Isn't that what prayer is all about? God can speak to us through the Bible, the Holy Spirit, or through other people. Hey He even used a donkey! The devil is a liar. God can speak to us however He wants. Why do we say that He only speaks to us through His Word? The devil is a liar. By saying that, we are limiting the infinite power of God Almighty. Here is some other Scripture, and I am not saying that I am so wise by any means, I am still a student of the Scriptures, for I still have much to learn. True and False Wisdom (title of this part of Scripture from my A.W. Tozer KJV) James 3:13-18 13 Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom. 14 But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. 15 This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. 16 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. 18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace. Something for everyone to chew on.... including me. :D

She didn't add or take away from the bible. You have been deceived into thinking that God only talks to us through the Bible. He speaks to us through the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus said that His sheep "know" His voice. I am no longer a listener to the doctrines of men. God also said that He would warn His prophets and people first before doing anything. That is scriptural. Start asking and talking to the Lord and stop listening to the fallacies of men.

Probably? Absolutely NOT! Once you receive the mark of the beast, you are lost FOREVER. How many nations are using these types of payments??? They are called SMART CITIES. India is one of those countries using it. Ken Peters long ago saw in a dream what that MOB looked like, it was like a circular tattoo between the thumb and index finger, that skin part ...look it up