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https://www.blueletterbible.org/assets/images/copyChkboxOff.gif Exo 32:14 So the LORD changed his mind about the terrible disaster he had threatened to bring on his people Jer 26:19 But did King Hezekiah and the people kill him for saying this? No, they turned from their sins and worshiped the LORD. They begged him for mercy. Then the LORD changed his mind about the terrible disaster he had pronounced against them. So we are about to do ourselves great harm.” https://www.blueletterbible.org/assets/images/copyChkboxOff.gif Jon 3:10 When God saw what they had done and how they had put a stop to their evil ways, he changed his mind and did not carry out the destruction he had threatened. Exo 32:14 And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people. Amo 7:3 The LORD repented for this: It shall not be, saith the LORD. I know God is all knowing and He changes not but it seems that we have free will. When God's people turn away from sin and repent God responds.

The question: Talking in a Church about some discipline, we often hear the argument, This is not an army! What would you say to that? My answer: If you mean the Believers are late to Church Services and Small Groups, it's a sure sign that GOD is not First for them. As for that argument you hear, make sure the people know what they talk about. Verily, far not everyone has ever been to the military. As for me, I've been there (don't want anymore) and therefore may say better of those dumped years of mine. Sure, the Church of GOD is neither army nor navy and shouldn't have anything to do with either their order or their disorder – all of the same evil origin. Let's consider these Scriptures to better understand the Discipline we need. When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none. Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished. Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first... (Matthew 12:43-45) ...Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them. But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your Minister: And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be Servant of all. (Mark 10:42-44) Is any sick among you? let him call for the Elders of the Church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with Oil in the Name of the Lord... (James 5:14) So, what do you think is common in the above Verses? Lo, in Spirit War there are regulations which quite resemble one another on both sides of the front line. Those regulations are not even close to those of worldly military. For the higher ranks in the spirit realm presume a higher understanding, not a higher pride. For millenniums both fighting sides have clearly seen their victories impossible without that kind of order & discipline. Scripture reference: Proverbs 11:2 (pride & shame) Proverbs 16:5 (abomination of pride) Proverbs 16:18 (pride & fall) 1Corinthians 4:7 (foolishness of pride) 2Corinthians 10:5 & Philippians 4:8 (purify your mind) The above is taken from Q & A book, chapter 87, http://igor.worthyofpraise.org

Q: Brother, there is a lot of evil around: wars, crimes, cruelty… Where is GOD? How come He tolerates all that? A: According to Genesis 1:26-31, GOD Creator anointed us people Masters over His Creation. And GOD said, Let Us make man in Our Image, after Our Likeness: and let them have Dominion ... over all the Earth ... So GOD created man in His Own Image, in the Image of GOD created He him; male and female created He them. And GOD blessed them, and GOD said unto them, Be Fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the Earth, and subdue it ... And GOD saw every thing that He had made, and, behold, it was Very Good ... (Genesis 1:26-31) So, who is in charge and, therefore, first guilty? GOD also offered us His Guidance: I am the Way, the Truth and the Life... (John 14:6) Take it. Give a try. Prove Him. Then all your troubles will be over. For His Written Word is not some free pack of instructions – it's Covenant. Enter it with Him and keep it. Then, as LORD promised us, we'd become His People, whether a person or family, community or nation. And He will be our GOD. Scripture reference: Deuteronomy 26:16-19 (our Covenant with GOD) Nehemiah 9:33 (GOD's Justice) Psalms 115:16 (who is actually responsible) Isaiah 5:1-7 (judge betwixt Me and My Vineyard) John 3:19 (what people do with GOD-given Freedom) Galatians 6:7 (Harvest Law) From Q & A book, http://igor.worthyofpraise.org