WE THE PEOPLE - TIME TO RISE!

[kdb4747]

The Hispanic Community and Muslims can still receive this (as lightning flashes from East to West) and be motivated to vote for the Kingdom of God.

TIME TO RISE!

Bible prophecy “says,”….. And there were loud voices in heaven, says, “The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever,”(Rev 11:15)! As members of one body and one another, we need to work together to bring this world to become a Kingdom of our Lord and His Christ (the church). In times like this, we acquire a greater appreciation for the peace, safety, and blessings GOD provides for us each day, as we learn to be responsible for our decisions. Many believe we have been made in the image of God, as in Genesis 1:26 at the beginning of the Bible. However, GOD is still making us in His own image by conforming us to an image of His Son Jesus Christ, because He is the image of the invisible GOD. GOD exercises us through tests and trials of life to learn to discern between good and evil, to make us fit for the Kingdom of God and Heaven.

The Bible says, …. believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved, and your household (Act 16:31). And what does it mean, “to be saved?” What are we saved from? How and when are we saved, and what is our destiny? These are questions that might come to mind when we think about our life and the future. We might ask ourself, will I meet GOD someday? Is there a better life, a Heaven, and will GOD accept me into His Heaven? How can I know for sure? The answers to these questions are found in the Bible. The Bible is a gift from GOD to man, so we can truly know Him, as we learn to live a righteous and blessed life by following and depending Him for our needs through life, day by day.

We the people have allowed our government to put us in a challenging position. Certain elected persons do not appear to be saved and know the LORD GOD as their Father. This is revealed by their demeanor and character, as seen by what they promote and support, and by the sad state of our union because of poor leadership. When elected members of Congress put the politics of their party above their constituents and the good of our country, we see their values have become corrupt, compromised by putting a love for power and money above the people they were elected to represent. This is what can happen to a country when the people turn away from GOD, and when the things of the world (the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and pride of life) are given priority over GOD. Those who do not know GOD through Jesus Christ show their pitiful, arrogant ignorance and mock GOD by calling believers “garbage” or “deplorable.”

For the good of our country, the USA and even the entire world, We do not believe the President of the United States and Commander-in-Chief should be a giddy woman who is against Christ and the Kingdom of God. By statements she has made and an unwillingness to reveal her position on pertinent issues, by her irresponsibility as a leader and instability as a “flip-flopper,” by promoting unrighteousness and unrealistic promises made, we see she is against Christ and the Kingdom of God. She shows a definite lack of wisdom and common sense that is essential to lead America in righteousness to success, and to confront shrewd world leaders who are against Christ and the Kingdom of God.

This is what can happen when “we the people” are not careful with our vote, when we are passive and take our country and blessing for granted. This is what can happen when the people (out of ignorance) are deceived by news media that are not presenting the truth. Much of the media that presents news today (via television, radio, internet, etc.) is owned and influenced by those who are against America and would destroy us for personal gain.

The people seem to be blind to our country being invaded by tens of millions of immigrants. They seem to be unaware or ignorant of the significance of the horrific interest that is being paid on the national debt every year, which amounts to nearly a trillion dollars! We have allowed Washington officials to use and enslave us to those who would destroy us for power and a love of money to fulfill their lusts. It looks as if America has fallen because the people have become complacent by having their needs and lusts fulfilled, and have turned away from GOD and taken HIM and HIS love, care, and blessings for granted.

It’s time for the people to repent and return to GOD, and grow to know HIM as their Father. We need to turn from the evil ways of the world and sin that have become the norm. It is time to elect responsible leaders to office (to replace the ungodly that hold office) with capable members that stand for righteousness, who love the Lord God and their neighbor as their self, for the good of all.

END TIMES

Know that in the last days, perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of themselves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, truce-breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, traitors, heady, high-minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; having a form of Godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth (2 Timothy 3:1-7). We see this in our world today.

Because of the increase in violence and unrest in the world today, many have concern about what is happening and are looking for answers. Politicians and pundits offer this thought and that idea on how to resolve our troubled world, but have been unwilling to deal with the root of the problem, the heart of the people. People try to cope with the troubled world we live in today, but give little (if any) thought to God for HIS guidance and help. This is where we are today, because many have turned away from God to pursue the lustful ways of the sinful world we live in. We can even see the United States of America in the world by prophecy from the book of Revelation in the Bible.

So then, how did we get to where we are in the USA today? We might see the Johnson Amendment of 1954 as one place our current problems began. The Johnson Amendment is a provision in the U.S. tax code, since 1954, that prohibits all 501 (c) (3) non-profit organizations (including churches) from endorsing or opposing political candidates. This law can intimidate pastors from preaching truths from the Bible out of fear of losing their tax exemption for their church. Weak/new believers are more prone to yield to the sinful ways of the world when pastors and preachers do not speak out against the evil world we live in because of this law.

In 1962 and 1963, (under the pretense of separation of church and state, which is a lie, because the church, being the members in Christ, are also citizens of our country who elect and govern as elected officials) the government intervened by prohibiting prayer and reading the Bible in school. The Bible shows we are on earth today to gain knowledge of good and evil as we are made in the image of God, by Jesus Christ (Who is an image of the invisible God) being formed in us. But if the government inhibits our children from learning how they can know God as their Father, then how will they learn right and wrong (other than wrong decisions and suffering) by having a relationship with God in their life, if they do not learn from their parents or school? And now, after 60 years of students missing Biblical teachings about God and life, many have turned to the ways of the world and are lost and do not know right from wrong. We see the discontent of the people by the protests and rioting we have today. People have little wisdom and many do not know right from wrong. We are not the way we should be, and have not been pleasing to God by loving the Lord and our neighbors as we can and should. The Bible says, if we love the things of the world (the lusts of the flesh, the lusts of the eye, and the pride of life,….and such) the love of the Father is not in us. This happens when we pursue and put fleshly lusts of the world and money above loving God.

Decisions by the Supreme Court made it lawful to destroy God’s creation by aborting babies. The “entertainment industry” began putting out more and more R-rated and even X-rated pornography that only addicts the viewer to insatiable fleshly lusts. Congress legalized gambling, and now casinos have spread throughout the country. Gambling is a foolish waste of time and money. Marijuana (which was once illegal) was legalized by Congress for medicinal purposes and has now been accepted by many states for recreation. Marijuana can lead to being addicted to more dangerous drugs that can ruin lives and lead to death. Video games can instill an aggressive, hateful attitude and demeanor from the evil violence that some call “a game.” In addition, wasteful distractions are advertised on TV and the internet, that are a distraction from gaining knowledge and wisdom, and growing in grace to become responsible citizens, to live in peace and harmony as we love God and our neighbor and build the Kingdom of God together.

We see a lack of character, wisdom, and love in many today because the real problem in America and the world is the heart of the people. We can resolve the problems we face each day by being in communion with GOD our FATHER. A whole generation of adults and their descendants do not know the purpose of life and how to live a righteous life-style, by having a personal relationship with ALMIGHTY GOD our FATHER and His Son our Lord Jesus Christ, Who love each of us and meet our needs day by day, especially those who continue to walk with His Holy Spirit.

We see the pathetic outcome of our present school system and the best Washington can do is spend more money, to no avail. More money for this and more for that will not motivate students to study. However, students would have a greater motivation to study if they knew we are the offspring of God Himself and have an eternal future. If they knew that God, our Father and Creator, is with each of us and loves us, we could all find greater purpose and peace in life. If students would learn we are being made in the image of God by Jesus Christ being formed in us by His indwelling Spirit, they would know where to go for help. If students were taught to know right from wrong, to gain wisdom on how to live, we would all be better off. The problem exists because We the People that know better, have allowed it!

It does little good to just sit back and point our fingers at Washington as the cause of this problem. Congress is the way it is because they were elected to office by “We the People.” Believers do not always vote to elect members to Congress who promote righteousness. We allowed our current situation by not standing up for righteousness, nor did we show disapproval of the wrongdoings of Congress, as we should have. We should do more to help others know God as their Father, to enter the Kingdom of God by His grace for our faith in the Son of God, Jesus Christ.

As heirs of the Kingdom of God, we should not just sit back and watch, while others without God in their life waste our country away. How much of America is our country today, after all the waste? Why have we allowed Washington to put us into such debt? Do we the people own America today or is it being taken over by people from other countries?

Regarding present needs, those who are able should do more to help those in need to fulfill the royal command, “To love our neighbor as ourselves.” The government should not put us deeper in debt by foolishly wasting our money when those God has blessed have resources to assist those in need. Our current national debt of perhaps $35 trillion brings the annual interest of perhaps, a trillion dollars! which the wealthy, or so called “elites,” and people from other countries collect from us through usury. That amount will only increase until we pay off the debt or resolve it in some manner, perhaps from Above, GOD willing. And who receives the burden of the national debt when we leave Earth?

Our children and fellow citizens become slaves through ignorance, because of deception by the media, as people remain ignorant by God being kept out of schools through pretense, and by the people being passively complacent.

With wise leaders and help from God, as we love our neighbor as ourselves, we can pay off the national debt to stabilize our economy, if we the people have the will to do it. For in Christ Jesus, we are all members of one family, of one body and one another, as the Holy Spirit of Christ lives in and through each of us. And if the so called “elites,” who think they are on top of the world are not willing, there are spiritual truths available to “destroy” their pride and unrighteousness; the Bible calls it, “strong meat!”

WE THE PEOPLE

Do “We the people” now see what can happen if we allow the government to have too much power or if we elect leaders to office who are against Christ and the Kingdom of God? And do we see how “politicians” and false media can deceive us? When we are passive or do not vote responsibly, ungodly and irresponsible leaders can be elected to office. Perverted teachers and education personnel can corrupt our children’s minds. Prohibiting prayer and the Bible from schools can lead to a godless society by children not being introduced to having God in their life. This can happen when people pursue the ways and lusts of the world, instead of loving and trusting GOD, our Father and best Friend.

Our problems in America today are spiritual. One reason for this goes back to taking the Bible and prayer out of schools under the guise of separation of church and state; when in fact there is no separation of Church and State, because we the people are the Church, and we are the State as those who elect and hold government offices.

The removal of the Bible and prayer from schools has led to a falling away from God. Students gain wisdom and grace to face the trials of life, as we are made in the image of God by a relationship with His Son, Jesus Christ. Laws that are against Christ and the Kingdom of God were passed to justify abortion, gambling, drugs, LGBTQ+ relationships, along with teachings that pervert K-12 school children. Government officials are spending/wasting money in ways that are not approved in our Constitution. The people need to truly believe in Jesus Christ and overcome the world by repenting of sin to become heirs of the Kingdom of God. True believers, as members of the family of God, need to stand up for Jesus Christ and righteousness to fulfill prophecy by bringing this world to be part of the Kingdom of God.

We believe this happened with the fall of Rome in the 5^th century AD, by prophecy from Daniel 7-9 and Revelation 11.

The Bible “says,” We are saved by the grace of God for our faith, but just because we have faith does not mean we have turned from sin (unrighteousness) to be saved and justified as being righteous. There are some who have been led to believe that if they utter a “sinner’s prayer” they have been saved (and maybe they have been, only God knows our heart), even if they have not repented of sin to be born of the Spirit. Repentant believers are initially saved from condemnation by the curse for sins of the Mosaic Law by being under the grace of God for their faith, and saved from guilt and reconciled to God WITH Christ by being forgiven of sins committed. The kingdoms of this world can become the Kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ (risen-sanctified believers-Acts 20:32, 26:18, Revelation 11:5), when believers “put-off” the sins of the flesh to overcome the world (the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and pride of life) as God cleanses (purges/purifies) us of unrighteousness by Christ being formed in us to be born of the Spirit and sanctified as risen sons and heirs of the Kingdom of God IN Christ Jesus (from Revelation 21:7 and 1 John 2:16).

Consider these verses: “the righteous live by faith” (from Romans 1:17); And who are the righteous? “Those who practice righteousness are righteous,” even as He is righteous (1 John 3:7), because they are born of God. Jesus said, we need to be born again (from John 3:7); those who practice righteousness are born of God (1 John 2:29).

The unrighteous (those who practice unrighteousness = non-repentant “prodigal believers” and unbelievers) are not of God and shall not inherit the Kingdom of God (from 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Galatians 5:19-21, 1 John 3:10).

My sheep (those who practice righteousness at His right hand) hear My voice, and I know them…. (from John 10:27). However, workers of iniquity, I never knew you (from Matthew 7:23).

…..Jesus says to him, “YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.” This is the first and great commandment (Matthew 22:36-38).

Do not love the world or things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him (1 Jn 2:15).

This passage reveals what we believe happened in America; the reason America has been on a path of destruction. Romans 1:18-32  For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness,  (19) because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them.  (20) For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,  (21) because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened.  (22) Professing to be wise, they became fools,  (23) and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things.  (24) Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves,  (25) who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.  (26) For this reason, God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature.  (27) Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due.  (28) And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting;  (29) being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers,  (30) backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,  (31) undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful;  (32) who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.

Those who condone LGBTQ+ relationships shall not inherit the Kingdom of God. This is because we are being made in the image of Jesus Christ (Who is the same, yesterday, today, and forever), Who followed the righteousness of the Mosaic Law that reads: You shall not lie with a male as with a woman. It is an abomination (Leviticus 18:22). Because “having sex” with the same gender is contrary to the Mosaic Law, we are not living as He lived to be made in the image of God by Jesus Christ being formed in us to become a son and heir of God (Revelation 21:7). Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did (1 John 2:6). I did not come to destroy the Law, but to fulfill (Matt. 5:17). God fulfills the Law as it is written in our heart/mind by our being made in the image of Jesus Christ as we follow His Holy Spirit.

Judgments made by the courts and laws passed by the U.S. government regarding LGBTQ+ relationships violate our Freedom of Religion in the First Amendment of the US Constitution by condemning Christians for not approving of and/or serving those who practice LGBTQ+ relationships. Christians that condone homosexual relationships (LGBTQ+) compromise their walk with the Lord in being conformed to the image of Jesus Christ to become an heir of God.

We warn LGBTQ+ individuals of the error of their way, not out of spite, but out of love, so they might be saved. To love our neighbor as ourself does not mean we are to condone unrighteousness. Even though Christians are not under the authority of the Mosaic Law, to condone homosexual relationships is contrary to Jesus Christ (whose image we are being made into) because He came to fulfill the Mosaic Law that says it is an abomination for a man to lie with a man as with a woman. The Law should not force us to condone or appease a lifestyle that is contrary to God and our being made in His image by Christ being formed in us to be an heir of God.

(Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;)

 

With love and thanksgiving to GOD our Father, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,………..may GOD bless

 

[BornAgain490]

 

[BornAgain490]

[Neighbor]

Hi  kdb4747 There are a couple of strong opinioned interesting posts about Donald Trump from 2016 bearing your name as the author. How does one reconcile those posts with todays???  A change of heart , or perhaps no present candidate to be selected  today  being qualified to meet expectations?

 I'm at a bit of a loss to understand within today's very long posting why  the change of heart, if that is what it is.

[BornAgain490]

3 hours ago, kdb4747 said:

The Johnson Amendment is a provision in the U.S. tax code, since 1954, that prohibits all 501 (c) (3) non-profit organizations (including churches) from endorsing or opposing political candidates. This law can intimidate pastors from preaching truths from the Bible out of fear of losing their tax exemption for their church

It's a shame for any congregation or pastor to submit to the governments dictates on what may not be said in a sermon in an assembly of God's elect.  The light hearted and the cowards of the faith fear the loss of their Tax exempt status.  Tax exempt status be damned; full speed ahead with proclaiming God's word against evil political, evil social, and evil cultural issues. Amen. Amen. 

[Sower]

2 hours ago, Neighbor said:

Hi  kdb4747 There are a couple of strong opinioned interesting posts about Donald Trump from 2016 bearing your name as the author. How does one reconcile those posts with todays???  A change of heart , or perhaps no present candidate to be selected  today  being qualified to meet expectations?

 I'm at a bit of a loss to understand within today's very long posting why  the change of heart, if that is what it is.

Great point, Neighbor. I remember when someone here also was a NEVER TRUMPER that also said they changed their vote to the Trump ticket. Perhaps our country's  present situation dictates/begs some humility. Never say never, huh?....

Many here and elsewhere are not actually voting for someone, but against the other candidate..

[Neighbor]

11 hours ago, Sower said:

I remember when someone here also was a NEVER TRUMPER that also said they changed their vote to the Trump ticket.

HA, and good morning.

Decades ago a close friend once said to me when I was aggressively gloating over my Celtics beating his Lakers for the NBA championship that he had never seen a "sore winner" before. He paid off his losing bet to me. That was many decades ago, but I never have forgotten those words "sore winner".

I have tried to remember to be humble in the little victories received in life ever since. 

As to American politics as it affects me today, this very day, I am quite happy that the many local , State, and national offices from my home  State, have been filled with what I think are excellent individuals and that all the referendums and State constitution  amendments  broke "my preferred way" too.

I have thought the US Senate elections to be the most important, for they so directly influence the national judicial branch of government.  

"The Appointments Clause of the United States Constitution empowers the President of the United States to nominate and, with the advice and consent (confirmation) of the United States Senate, appoint public officials.[1] Although the Senate must confirm certain principal officers (including ambassadors, Cabinet secretaries, and federal judges), Congress may by law invest the appointment of "inferior" officers to the President alone, or to courts of law or heads of departments."  Source WIKI

An added bonus, at least for awhile, is the public acknowledgement by the expected to be President elect of the authority to be extended to Robert Kennedy Jr. The MAHA  movement might become a reality that will benefit everyone and clean up the soils and waters of the USA. Time will tell. That is to me an exciting prospect  for the future of my younger family members especially. Hopefully that  might lead to a real reform of agencies like the EPA and FDA too.

Overall it is a good morning. May God bless;  pray for the peace of America ,as well as for Israel. "Next year in Jerusalem!" Maranatha.