God is not a Faith.
God is not a Religion.
God is the Supreme Spiritual Being
He has created all life and flesh and the Earth with Heaven and the moon, sun and stars.
It is impossible to understand the fullness of the existence of God and his power. However, the soul knows that it has a creator: and in times of distress, will seek God for Comfort and Peace and Salvation.
The soul is in distress, when the occurrence of things happen beyond the ability of human knowledge to control such things as weather related disasters, incurable diseases, sicknesses and the things that causes fear that is overwhelming; the soul without hesitation will seek to get acquainted with God its creator.
The soul will call out to God for deliverance, regardless of its gender or status, whether rich or poor, in times of distress.
Scripture:
God is a Spirit and: they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
(John 4:24)
Written by Ellen J. Barrier
11/06/2016
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Is God a god of Religion, or is He the God of Life?
Religion separate people while the issues of life that all
people share in common, bring them together.
It is the will of God that we live peaceful with our neighbors,
with the understanding that some will make it difficult to do so. However, we must make efforts to give others
the same respect we would want them to give us. This prevents negative views of
others based on personal beliefs that are judgmental and mistrustful. Such
things lead to fear that produces hate toward others that can cause problems in
our communities. God is of Life, Love,
and Peace
When people come together and discuss their differences based
on life issues that are shared, it brings about successful changes.
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The New Christians
If Christianity is defined by those who are wearing the fake title, it should be considered as a No-Holds-Barred-Life style-Religion.
These are the ones who are filled with hate and condemnation for others. They have written their own bible, and included within it violence. In their religion, they believe they are doing God’s work for him.
Within that vein of belief, they have chosen to remove from society those who they judge to be different from them. They have been found Guilty of Murdering Innocent People. Those who are righteous, condemn this behavior. God's work is not fake.
__ Ellen J. Barrier
Author/Spiritual Counselor
Within that vein of belief, they have chosen to remove from society those who they judge to be different from them. They have been found Guilty of Murdering Innocent People. Those who are righteous, condemn this behavior. God's work is not fake.
__ Ellen J. Barrier
Author/Spiritual Counselor
When Hate and Fear Connects the Results are Disastrous
Hate invites fear into the mind of individuals, causing them
to lose all senses of reality. At which point, they have lost the feeling to
like or to care for others. For some, life is useless to them, and dying in
their mind, would release them from the demons living within them.
Recently, we have heard of, and some have watched the deaths
of many others, whose lives have been taken at the hands of those who no longer
cared about others. My heart is broken, and my soul weeps for those who have
lost their love ones, and for the lives that have been taken because of this evil
that lurks in the darkness, that has identified itself as “Fear”
Why do I refer to darkness? There are those who have said
that the people who committed such act “never portrayed any unusual behavior and
were very nice people.” Perhaps, that is what they saw. But it was a mental
illusion. Those demons were there tormenting that person and giving
instructions to destroy lives.
Very recently, a young Muslim male was killed because he
drove his vehicle into the driveway of a white male. The man along with others
only wanted to back out of the driveway, and be on the way to their destination. Testimony revealed that the victim pleaded
with the murderer to allow him to turn his vehicle around. But the white male
refused to allow him to do so, and shot him instead. His reason for the murder
of an innocent man was “fear”
A young black male, wearing a hoodie was killed by a
neighborhood watchman of a different nationality.
The motive for the killing was "fear"
Point Made on a Personal
Note:
I have lots of friends international. When many of my
followers saw some Muslims names and photos, they dismissed me. Why? It is hate. Unfortunately, we live in a world
where some people will dismiss those who they no longer want to be friends with, because they don’t like their friends.
I don’t choose my friends by color, race, religion, or gender. Nor
by any standard do I judge them. I’m honored having them for my friends. “Stand
by Me” is the thing I will value for my friends. Because I want them to know, I
will always be with them in spirit.
To My Friends:
In my garden, you are one single rose, but as my friend, you are my world.
__ Ellen J. Barrier
Character Matters with God
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Who I Have to Be, to Please God
It isn't who I need to be, but who I have to be, in order
for me to meet the standard requirements, God has set for me to accomplish, that will please him.
Because Job, whose affliction I wrote about a few days ago,
met the standard requirements God had set for his life, God was pleased with
his character, and restored all of his losses and health with great blessings.
Scriptures:
Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart
from evil. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.
King James Version Bible (Proverbs 3:7)
Character Matters with God
The positive features we see in individuals that makes them
very special people are honesty, trustworthy, kindness, unselfishness, helping
others, faithful in a relationship, respectful; are the ideal qualities we each like to see in
the other person’s character, but, what
about our character?
I’m reminded of Job, who was condemned by those who came to
visit him during his sickness, and accused him of being and unrighteous person.
Therefore, they took it upon themselves to judge his character, and pass a
death sentence upon him. However, Job
stood up to them, and labeled them as being "hypocrites".
Job allows his character to defend him
Speaking to his accusers, Job stated, “Hear diligently my
speech, and my declaration with your ears. Behold now, I have ordered my cause;
I know that I shall be justified. Who is he that shall plead with me? For now,
if I hold my tongue, I shall give up the ghost.”
God himself said Job’s character was one that he judged to
be perfect. Job didn't think he was perfect, but he knew he always did the
right thing by helping others and showing kindness, honesty, and respect.
Therefore, he was able to say, “I know that I shall be justified.” He knew God
wouldn't find him guilty of being unrighteous. He let those who he called ‘hypocrites’
know, “He also shall be my salvation: for a hypocrite shall not come before
him.” It was because of Job’s
character, that God saved his life, and condemned those who falsely judged
him.
Job never gave up on God, despite his wife and others who
suggested that he should. There are those who will say negative statements
about praying and believing in Supernatural intervention. Those who believe in
the power of God, as Job did, can also allow their character to defend them
against whatever situation they encounter. Therefore, they succeed beyond
expectation.
Recommended reading: Job Chapter 13 (King James Version Bible).
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When The Chain of Command Is Broken
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God’s Instructions to Follow The Chain of Command:
Teaching our children to “Do the right thing.”
Many parents have failed to do the above. If each generation had continued to teach their children to treat others the way they, themselves, would like to be treated (that is with respect), we wouldn't be confronted with the violence we see in the “Mirror of Society.” The chain of command has been broken. It was broken when parents neglected their parental duties.
Reference:
“But I Know him that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord to do justice and judgment.”
Genesis 18:19
God commands that every parent be a good role model to their children. That means the parents are to teach their children by example:
Work, support them financially, take good care of them, educate them, give them the moral support they need, being there for them, and teaching them, to understand what their priorities should be.
What happens to Earth When the Chain of Command is broken?
When our children deliberately disobey us, we let them know that what they did was unacceptable. And they are grounded. God does the same thing for us when we disobey him.
He takes things away:
Draughts and storms takes away the vegetables and fruits and kills the livestocks, that supply our food. That results in high prices at the supermarkets, due to lots of crops and livestocks got wiped out. It cause financial losses to those who grow them. Therefore, they have to recover their losses by charging more, so they can continue to grow their crops and livestocks.
Storms wipe out lots of structural property and destroy lives. The damages are tremendously costly. The insurance companies have to raise the premiums, to recover the loses of their insureds money they used to pay claims.
Like any child, when they are grounded, they often times are disappointed with the parents. And sometimes feels that the punishment is too harsh. But they understand that their parents loves them, and always wants the best for them.
The punishment is to correct the child, so that they learn responsibility. That is the purpose for which God wants us to achieve, by accepting the responsible that he has given us to follow, The Chain of Command.
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Religious Bullying
The religious bullies are those who are self-righteous. They feel morally superior above others. These individuals don't feel guilty after having committed an evil act. They sit in the seat of judgment against others, according to their religious beliefs. They use certain biblical words to defend their position based on the way they believe things should be, that are contrary to common sense.
The religious bullies are those who are self-righteous. They feel morally superior above others. These individuals don't feel guilty after having committed an evil act. They sit in the seat of judgment against others, according to their religious beliefs. They use certain biblical words to defend their position based on the way they believe things should be, that are contrary to common sense.
Religious bullies are dangerous to themselves, and to others, because they place themselves in a position that they feel is godlike, and therefore, they are disconnected to God.
When the religious bullies start touting bibles and placing themselves in leadership positions, they become a powerful and evil force against society that is very dangerous, because out of their organizations hatemongers are reproduced. They don’t like anyone who disagrees with their philosophy.
Hatemongers desires to destroy, and to harm those who
they feel are immoral, and is unworthy to exist. They believe, they are doing the right thing religiously, by punishing those who they deem to be judged and condemned to death by their standards.
The danger to these particular individuals and to others
They are listening to a spirit they believe is God, who is speaking, and telling them, the right things to do. Whatever they hear, they believe - and there is no one who can convince them, they are wrong in their belief.
What the Bible Says:
For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not
according to knowledge. For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own
righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. For
Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believeth.
Romans 10:2-4
Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter
into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in
heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in
thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many
wonderful works? And then will I profess
unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Matthew 7:21-23
But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment:
Matthew 5:22 continued
God's Judgment for offensive name calling:
Whosoever shall say to his brother 'Raca' shall be in danger of the council:
But whoever shall say, 'Thou fool' shall be in danger of hell fire.
Matthew 5: 22
Self-righteous: 1. filled
with or showing a conviction of being morally superior, or more righteous than
others; smugly virtuous. right·eous (r
ch s) adj. 2. Morally upright; without guilt or sin: a righteous parishioner. 3. In accordance with virtue or morality: a righteous judgment.
Hatemongers: 1. People who incites others to hatred or prejudice; 2. People who kindles hatred, enmity, or prejudice in others.
Raca -vain, empty, worthless; It is derived from a root meaning "to spit."
The Word of God:
For the Word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than
any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit,
and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intense of
the heart.
Hebrews 4:17
Warning to Society
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the
power of his might. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against
principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this
world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Ephesians 6:10, 12
Source Information: Kings James Bible
Source for definition: Wikipedia, encyclopedia
Recommended to read Chapter 12: The Existence of Demonic Spirits Today
Recommended to read Chapter 12: The Existence of Demonic Spirits Today
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Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me: In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure. Then said I , Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.
Hebrews 10:5, 6, 7 (K.J.V)
Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree,
that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes
ye were healed
(1 Peter 2:24). K.J.V
(1 Peter 2:24). K.J.V
Why Was Jesus Sacrificed for The Sins of The World?
The People of the land have used oppression, and exercised
robbery, and have vexed the poor and needy:
yea, they have oppressed the stranger wrongfully.
And I sought for a man among
them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for
the land, that I should not destroy it: But I found none.
Ezekiel 22:29, 30
(K.J.V)
Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a
virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the
government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful,
Counselor, The mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be
no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom to order it, and to
establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The
zeal of the LORD of host will perform this.
Isaiah 7:14
Isaiah 9:6,7
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Patience is The Pathway to Opportunity
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Patience is the path to opportunities. We gain patience
through prayer and meditation. Within that vein, we never consider ourselves
having failed. We see something greater ahead through the hope within us - that
if we continue pushing forward and never looking back to consider, what if?
why? and listening to negative advice, but trusting in God, who can make all
things happen for our good, VICTORY! is ours.
Scripture:
For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the
will of God, ye might receive the promise.
Hebrews 10:36
Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all
obstacles, discouragement, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong
soul from the weak.
~ Thomas Carlyle
Because of the lack of patience, many people don't complete their goals. If success is not achieved within a short period of time they will give up, and start on another goal. To train for a career or a job, one has to have the patience to receive the skills that are required to do the requirements correctly. That could take several months or years to require the proper training needed to avoid mistakes that could be costly or cause injuries or death.
Patience is necessary in having a successful relationship. Meeting an individual today and trusting them to be the soul-mate, one desires, is not logical. Some people become impatient while waiting to meet someone who they can have a trustworthy relationship with, and therefore, they aren't willing to allow both - them and the person they have met, enough time to get to know each other. The quick relationships, can be dangerous. It takes more than one day to get to really know if you can trust an individual to have any kind of relationship with, be it friendship, or romance. The mind of an individual is very difficult to understand, because people can be great pretenders. They can disguise themselves to be everything that you want them to be, and yet they are the opposite of everything you thought they were.
Source of Information:
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Patience is necessary in having a successful relationship. Meeting an individual today and trusting them to be the soul-mate, one desires, is not logical. Some people become impatient while waiting to meet someone who they can have a trustworthy relationship with, and therefore, they aren't willing to allow both - them and the person they have met, enough time to get to know each other. The quick relationships, can be dangerous. It takes more than one day to get to really know if you can trust an individual to have any kind of relationship with, be it friendship, or romance. The mind of an individual is very difficult to understand, because people can be great pretenders. They can disguise themselves to be everything that you want them to be, and yet they are the opposite of everything you thought they were.
Source of Information:
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A Place Called Hell
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For those who ask "Is There such a place called Hell?" I have noted scriptures from the bible that I hope will answer this question, along with another question that is asked, "Why would God send people to Hell?"
Based on the writers description of a place called, "Hell" that
is talked about in biblical terms, I have noted those things in this book, from
the information I have read. Hell is not a subject, that most people feel
comfortable talking about. No one ever says it is a place they want to see.
Because the thought of Hell, and the description of it is a very horrible
place where - those who have been condemned and sentenced by God, will spend eternity.
Scriptures:
"Hell" also, called the "Pit"
They also went down into Hell with him unto them that be slain with the sword; and they that were his arm, that dwelt under his shadow in the midst of the heathen.
Ezekel 31:16:17 {K.J.V)
Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like.
They which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
Galatians 5: 19-22 (K.J.V)
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Love and Mercy
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"Love me when I least deserve it, because that's when I really
need it". ~ Swedish Proverb
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O GIVE thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy
endureth for ever.
To him alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for
ever:
Who remembered us in our low estate:
Who giveth food to all flesh:
For his mercy endureth for ever
Psalm 136:1, 4, 23-25 (K.J.V)
God loved us when we didn’t deserve his love. He had mercy on us. Though we were
undeserving of his love, we needed it. There are parents who hold grudges against their own children, for something they did or said, that they didn't agree with. Such parents will punish their children by not visiting them or speaking to them. Holding grudges, divides families. Love, bonds the family. Hate, divides families. Holding a grudge against a family member, prevents loving them, when they need it the most. Life with Father in chapter 9 is about a family divided by alcohol and violence. It shows us how the love of a mother held this family together by her faith in God.
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The Strong Shall Survive
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"The qualities of a great man are vision, integrity, courage,
understanding, the power of articulation, and profundity of character."
~ Dwight David Eisenhower
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Scripture:
For I know
that in me (that is, in my flesh) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is
present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.
Romans 7: 18
The things
we find in greatness are vision,
integrity, courage and understanding. Those who possess these fine qualities,
also, have power of articulation, and profundity of character. However,
there is a spiritual foundation that is needed for such characteristic values to
exist, that is strength. Without it, greatness can’t exist.
We all want
to obtain greatness and to perform that which is good, as both writers stated
in the quote and, in the scripture. But, how can we possess all these
qualifications: goodness, vision, integrity, courage, understanding and profundity of character?
Scripture:
For I
delight in the law of God after the inward man:
But I see
another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me
into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.
O wretched
man that I am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death?
I thank God through
Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God;
but with the
flesh the law of sin.
Romans 7:22-25
Conclusion:
In order for
us to possess goodness, greatness of character, and have vision, integrity, courage,
understanding, the power of articulation, and profundity of character, we must
find the spiritual strength through Jesus Christ.
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Staying Focused On Your Goal When Facing Evil
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Evil has a way of raising its ugly head and attacking unexpectedly. The purpose of such an attack is to prevent its victims from completing their goals. Many people have had their plans disrupted due to some unexpected changes that occurred.
Such unexpected changes are financial problems, loss of personal property, loss of income, broken relationships, divorce, sickness, accidents, bodily injury, and others. Evil causes harm, injuries, death and destruction. It is a universal spiritual force that man cannot defeat.
When evil attack, it is with a force that is meant to destroy. The venomous attack is deadly. In order to survive such an attack one must find a way to avoid focusing on their injury.
Being that, evil is supernatural, it is impossible to fight against, using any method. Therefore, we seek help from God, through prayer. This is when we have to work hard to focus on God. The injury from the attack will challenge its victim’s mind, and body, to prevent them from focusing on God, because the power of God is greater and is the only weapon that can defeat evil.
To move the hand of God, to fight for you against an evil attack, you must be focused on him; persistent, steadfast, determined and constantly in prayer. This is the only way to survive victoriously.
Biblical Event: When Evil Attack
Acts 28:3-6 (K.J.V)
And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened, on his hand. And when the Barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live.
Acts 28:3-6 (K.J.V)
And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened, on his hand. And when the Barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live.
And he shook off the beast into the fire and felt no harm. Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god.
We can shake off the effects of the things that attack us as Paul did, if we stay focused on our goal. Paul wasn't guilty of any wrongdoing. yet, those who didn't know him, accused him of having committed a crime. Note how God came to Paul's defense, and proved to those who lied on an innocent man, to be ignorant and was not in a position to judge; God defeated the purpose of the enemy of evil, and destroyed his position. He gave Paul the victory! God will do the same for us. Stay focused on God.
My testimony:
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We can shake off the effects of the things that attack us as Paul did, if we stay focused on our goal. Paul wasn't guilty of any wrongdoing. yet, those who didn't know him, accused him of having committed a crime. Note how God came to Paul's defense, and proved to those who lied on an innocent man, to be ignorant and was not in a position to judge; God defeated the purpose of the enemy of evil, and destroyed his position. He gave Paul the victory! God will do the same for us. Stay focused on God.
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Has The Death Penalty Enactment Made Our Country Safer?
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The government passed the Death Penalty Enactment in 1994, stating the majority of the people want this law enactment put in force, despite the fact that evidence in those states which already had the Death Penalty Enactment in force, didn't have lesser crimes. The cost for tax payers reportedly is $33,000,000,000.
Investigative Report December, 1993:
Homicide Records Set in 22 Cities
"Many of those cities are in states that have the Death Penalty Enactment. When it comes to homicide, states with the Death Penalty Enactment, are not showing a difference in crime rate punishable by law."
There have been many debates on the Death Penalty Enactment since it has been in force. Some argue that it is immoral, some says it isn't. Some say we need it, others say we don't.
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Ecclesiastes 12th Chapter
Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shall say, I have no pleasure in them; while the sun, or the light, or the moon, or the stars; be not darkened, nor the clouds return after the rain:
In the day when the keepers of the house shall tremble, and the strong men shall bow themselves, and the grinders cease because they are few, and those that look out of the windows be darkened, and the doors shall be shut in the streets, when the sound of the grinding is low, and he shall rise up at the voice of the bird, and all the daughters of the music shall be brought low;
Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in the way, and the almond tree shall floruish, and the grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire shall fail: Because man goeth to his long home, and the mourners go about the streets:
The Conclusion:
Let us hear of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
Death and Destruction:
Revelation 6:8
And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was, Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth to kill with the sword, and with hunger,
and with the beasts of the earth.
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Chapter 2
"God's Promises Are Conditional"
How To Trust God When All Other Resources Have Failed
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What Causes A Nation To Fail?
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We are all held accountable for the things we teach. There is a danger to those who aren't teaching by example - and who aren't following God's instructions for delivering his message to the people.
Scriptures:
When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand. (Ezekiel 3:18)
Yet, if thou warn the wicked, and he turn not from his wickedness, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul. (Ezekiel 3:19)
Failed Leadership
Failed leadership is the direct cause, of a nation to fail. To address failed leadership, one must look at the organizations and the government. Many of those in religious organizations, have been found guilty of wrongdoings. Those who were in positions to teach God's laws, broke them: Ministers and Priests accused of misconduct, corruption in governmental leaders, corruption in the Justice system, injustice in the courtroom, judges, lawyers and police officers, breaking the laws that they expect others to abide by.
A lack of proper parental guidance, has been a direct cause for crimes commited in high volumes, by some very young people. Some teachers, have conducted themeselves inappropriately with students, and some have done a very poor job teaching.
The Economy:
The economy worldwide, has been affected. There were signs coming, that were noticeable. Some in the media, were asking questions to economists - their answers were conflicting. We are faced with the failure of many nations. Therefore, our economical problems are very great.
Scriptures:
Deuteronomy 5:29
O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children forever!
Ezekiel 16:43
Because thou hast not remembered the days of thy youth, but has fretted me in all these things; behold, therefore I also will recompense thy way upon thine head, saith the Lord God:
And thou shalt not commit this lewdness above all thine abominations.
Deuteronomy 32:21-23
They have moved me to jealousy with that which is not God; they have provoked me to anger with their vanities: and I will move them to jealousy with those which are not a people; I will provoke them to anger with a foolish nation. For a fire is kindled in mine anger, and shall burn unto the lowest hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the mountains.
I will heap mischiefs upon them; I will spend mine arrows upon them.
War & weather:
(droughts, violent storms, floods, mass destructions, animal attacks, land/sea)
Affect on Food Supply; Health & Safety:
They shall be burnt with hunger, and devoured with burning heat, and with bitter destruction: I will also send the teeth of beasts upon them, with the poison of serpents of the dust.
The sword without, and terror within, shall destroy both the young man and the virgin, the suckling also with the man of gray hairs. (Deuteronomy 32:24,25)
When we look closely at the scriptures, and consider the things that are happening in our society and worldwide; there are wars that takes the lives of many soldiers. And there is another war within our own country, in our neighborhoods and on our streets. There are many living in poverty and are homeless.
For more studying, read the book below: Chapter 5, " God's Message To His People"
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How We Pray Determines How God Will Answer
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When we pray to God, and thereby, petition him, it is not within our judgment to analyze how or when, he should grant our request. Or to use our knowledge, to interject our opinion on the subject matter, that we are petitioning him about, when we are praying. Neither should we listen to others who are giving their opinions. We must stay steadfast in prayer and focus on the fact that, God is supernatural, and with him all things are possible.
Garbriel said, “For with God nothing shall be impossible.”
St. Luke 1:37
In the case of Zacharias, he had been praying for a child. When God was prepared to grant his request, he used his knowledge to interject his opinion, which was irrelevant. And found out that this is a defiant act with God. And there is punishment that will follow. Because he didn’t believe that God was qualified to give him a child at the time God had chosen to do so.
Like most people, if the answer doesn’t come in the time they want it to, they give up. This is what Zacharias, had done. His mind wasn’t allowing him to look beyond the human’s educational process, and see the supernatural powers that God possesses. Because he doubted God, he was punished. God took away his speech. (St. Luke 1:21-25 & 57-64
Scripture: James 1:67
But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like the wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man (person) think that he shall receive anything of the Lord.
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Reference: Kings James Bible
And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. But he answered and said, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
Matthew 4:3
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen
Matthew 6:9-13
But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it unto the dogs. And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs.
Mark 7:27, 28
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thou soul prospereth.
III John 2
There is nothing better for a man, (human) than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labor. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God.
Ecclesiastes 2:24
And they shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them. They shall not plant and another inhabit; they shall not plant and another eat: for as the days of a tree are the days of my people, and mine elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands. They shall not labor in vain, nor bring forth for trouble; for they are the seed of the blessed of the Lord, and their offspring with them.
Isaiah 65:21, 22, 23
Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defence, and thou shall have plenty of silver.
Job 22:25
And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
Isaiah 65:24
Every man to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labor, this is the gift of God.
Ecclesiastes 5:19
For everyone that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Matthew 7:8
If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?
Matthew 7:11
The blessings of the Lord, maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Proverbs 10:22
So Shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
proverbs 3:10
Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me, but ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee?
In tithes and offerings. Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me even this whole nation.
Malachi 3:7, 8, 9
Bring ye all the tithes into the store house, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of host, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground. Neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field saith the Lord of host. All nations shall call you blessed;
Malachi 3:10, 11, 12
Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by me: whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall for thy sake.
Isaiah 54:15
No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment
thou shall condemn: This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.
Isaiah 54:17
Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying the seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil toward thy brother, and thou giveth him nought; and he cry unto the Lord against thee, and it be sin unto thee. Thou shall surely give him, and thine heart shall not be grieved when
thou giveth unto him: because that for this thing the Lord thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto.
Deuteronomy 15:9, 10
Ho, every one that thirsteth, come unto the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
Isaiah 55:1
Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near; Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
Isaiah 55:6, 7
He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease.
psalms 107:38
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When We Declare the End God Declares the Beginning
Ellen J. Barrier/Author/Spirituality Counselor
Case in Point:
Over the weekend, my husband and I were given another opportunity, to see God reveal his mighty power.
We have a huge garden. On Saturday, my husband showed me a large tomato plant. The root had been eaten off by a mole. I told him, perhaps he should replant it, because it might have a sprout on the root. He said he didn’t see anything that looked like a sprout. After checking, the gnawed off root, I didn’t see a sprout.
On Monday, we saw the plant laying on the ground. It had lots of sprouts and a root. Sprouts that we both know weren’t on the plant on Saturday. The plant was badly withered, but still had some life in the vines. The temperature had been extremely hot from early morning to late evening on these days.
We picked the plant up and planted it on Monday evening. This morning, the leaves and the stems are green.
Being that, God did that for a plant, he can certainly do the same for a person. Regardless, of what others say. And there are some who are quick to declare the end of a situation. They will declare the end to someone else’s marriage, relationship, life, career, and personal affairs. Some will go so far as to decide who they feel is going to Heaven or to Hell.
To these kinds of negative conclusions, there is no end to their decisions for the lives of others. These are the kinds of people one should not take advice from.
Wisdom:
For wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord.
Proverbs 8: 11, 12, 34, 35 (K.J.V)
For I am the Lord, that healeth thee. Exodus 15:26
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