Accountability: The Price to Be Paid

Ellen J. Barrier/Author/Spirituality

   
    We are held accountable for the things we do, and say, by our creator. When we consider God's dealings with Miriam and Aaron, the relatives of Moses, how he held them accountable for the words they said in speaking against Moses for having married an "Ethiopian Woman", we should learn that, it is in our best interest, not to engage in negative conversations about other people, including our relatives.



                     Aaron and Miriam Condemned Moses' Marriage

References: K.J.B
(Numbers Chapter 12)


And Miriam and Aaron, spake against Moses because of the Ethiopian Woman whom he had married.
And they said, hath the Lord indeed spoken only by Moses? hath he not spoken also by us?
And the Lord heard it. (now the man Moses was meek, above all the men which was upon the face of the earth.)
        
An the Lord spake suddenly unto Moses, and unto Aaron, and unto Miriam, Come out ye three unto the tabernacle of the congregation. And they three came out. And the Lord came down in the pillar of a cloud, and stood in the door of the tabernacle, and called Aaron and Miriam: and they both came forth.

                                          God Chastised Aaron and Miriam       


And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I the Lord will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream. My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all mine house. With him I will speak, mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches; and the similitude of the Lord; shall he behold: wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?
Note: God disagreed with Aaron and Miriam's judgement against Moses.
                                      
                                        God's Punishment Carried Out


And the anger of the Lord  was kindled against them; and he departed. And the cloud departed from off the tabernacle; and behold Miriam became leprous, white as snow:  Aaron looked upon Miriam, and, behold she was leprous.

                                             Aaron's Plea to Moses


And Aaron said unto Moses, Alas, my Lord, I beseech thee, lay not the sin upon us, wherein, we have done foolishly, and wherein we have sinned. Let her not be as one dead, of whom the flesh is half consumed when he cometh out of his mother's womb. And Moses cried unto the Lord, saying, Lord, Heal her now, O God, I beseech thee.


                                          God's Response to Moses

And the Lord said unto Moses, If her father had but spit in her face, should she not be ashamed seven days? Let her be shut out from the camp seven days, and after that let her be received in again.
Miriam was shut out from the camp seven days; and the people journeyed not till Miriam was brought in again.

Note: It can be clearly understood that Miriam's and Aaron's behavior caused a delay in the journey. When we look very closely at the destruction we see happening in the world, this let us know that both the righteous and the sinners often have to endure hardship together. However, the sinners suffers the most.



God's Requirements Remain the Same For All Generations 

That which has been is now; and that which is to be has already been; and God requireth that which is past.
And, moreover I saw under the sun the place of judgment, that wickedness was there; and the place of righteousness, that iniquity was there. I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.                                    
Ecclesiastes 3:15,16,17

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"God's Message To His People"

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The Battle is The Lord's Your Victory is IN Him

Ellen J. Barrier/Author/Spirituality Counselor 

There are times when we are confronted by the forces of evil; be they sickness, financial distress, problems in a relationship, individuals causing discomfort in the work place, in schools and elsewhere. These are the times we must take our position, and declare that we will not allow ourselves to be defeated, because the battle is the Lord’s and our victory is in him.


We are in a spiritual warfare. One of which is growing stronger each day. There are times when wickedness attacks the innocents. There is no place that is off limit. Places that were once thought to be safe havens aren’t safe anymore. Evil visits the churches, homes, hospitals, schools, workplaces, and ways by which we travel; airway, upon the waters and upon earth.

We must re-examine our past experiences, when we faced previous challenges - And remember that God brought us through them victoriously. When we remember those times, we bring that needed strength, into our minds and into our spiritual being that produces the faith in God that releases his power!

Facing the Enemy with God’s Power

When David confronted his challenger, he drew strength from his past experiences with God. He re-examined his past. While attending his father’s sheep, on two different occasions, a lion and a bear attacked a lamb. He pursued him, and took the lamb out of his mouth, and slew him.

David credited God for having given him those victories. He stated, “Moreover, the Lord that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine.”

Speaking directly to his challenger, in the presence of an assembly of people who doubted that he would have any chance of a victory, due to the comparison of the two; David faced a man of war. His challenger was equipped with warfare material, sword, and spear. He was the height and size of a giant. Whereas, David was small in size and had a sling and a stone. And, was still a child, with no experience other than what he stated, “And all this assembly shall know that the Lord saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give you into our hands.” God, didn’t fail David. He came through for him and gave him victory. When the challenger, arose and drew near to meet David, he quickly ran toward the army to meet him, and took a stone and slang it, and it sank into his forehead and he fell upon his face. Then David ran and stood upon him and took his sword and drew it out of the sheath thereof and slew the challenger with his own sword.
(Event: I Samuel 17 chapter)

Psalm 23
By: King David

The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

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This teaching is to inspire courage, hope and strength. I address the issues of life's challenges that confront every person in some way. No one is isolated from them.

God Gives Strength In Times Of Distress

Shared by Gladys M. Hayes


I have been living with a needle in my right knee for many years. The doctors discovered it from X-rays taken  after an injury from a fall.  It has caused lots of pain and swelling in my leg, since I fell. But through prayer, the pain is becoming less noticeable. This too, shall pass.

I am happy to report to you that, God is my strength in times of needed help. I have had to depend on him for strength to live from day- to- day. I have a very serious heart condition. When I was a child, I was stricken with Rheumatic fever. The fever, damaged the valves in my heart and weakened them. After, I tell you more about my heat condition, you will understand, why I believe God gives strength in times of distress.

My heart:

1995:  I suffered a heart attack
1996:  I suffered a heart attack
1998:  I suffered a heart attack

On a day that started out beautiful, in the year of 1998, that day became cold and very unpleasant for me and my family. When we received the news that my grandson Dumund, had been killed, it broke my heart and caused great pain and sorrow in all our souls. Dumond, was very special. He was planning his future like most very young adults do. He had a job, and was planning on buying a car. My husband and I raised him. He called me, "Big Mama." He was presently, living with us, at the time of his death.

Dumund's death was senseless. His life was taken from him, at the hands of another young man, with a gun in his hands that he had no business with. A gun that reportedly was taken from the home of an adult, who should have taken the responsibility of keeping his weapon secured. Too many families have had to face the pain of loosing their children and other family members, at the hands of young people, who got possession of  guns. But, God sends an Angel to strengthen us at the time, when it seems the burden of having to accept a loss is too much to endure.

Scriptures:

No, in all these things, we are more than conquers through him that loved us.
Romans 8:37

For his anger endures but for a moment; in his favor is life: weeping may endure for a night. But joy comes in the morning.
Psalms 30:5

No weapon that is formed against us shall prosper: and every tongue that shall rise against you in judgement, you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord.
Isaiah 54:17

(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God, to the pulling down of strong holds;)
2 Corinthians 10:4

And Moses said unto the people,  Fear you not. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will show to you today: for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you shall see them no more for ever.
"The Lord shall fight for you.  And you shall hold your peace."
Exodus 14:13,14

                    
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The Danger in Resisting God's Messenger

Ellen J. Barrier/Author/Spirituality Counselor 

Event as Told: St. Luke 1:5-25 & 57-64

There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years. And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest’s office before God in  the order of his course, according to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.

*And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense.

God Sent Gabriel To Give Zacharias a Message:

And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the alter of incense. And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him. But the angel said unto him,

“Fear not Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard: and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and, and thou shall call his name John. And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb. And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”

Zacharias Question Gabriel and Expresses Doubt:
                (The results were punishment)

And Zacharias said unto the angel, “Whereby shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years.” And the angel answering said unto him, “ I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings. And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed,  because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.

The People Witnessed The Curse The Angel Placed upon Zacharias:

And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.
And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless.

And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house. And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying, “ Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among  men.

Elisabeth Give Birth To John As Gabriel Had Said:

Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. And her neighbors and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and  they rejoiced with her. And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father. And his mother answered and said, “Not so; but he shall be called John." And they said unto her, “There in none of thy kindred that is call by this name.”

Zacharias Speech Return As Gabriel Had Said:

And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called. And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, “His name is John.” And they marveled all. And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God.

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"God's Message To His People"

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The Christian Soldier's Duties

Ellen J. Barrier/Author/Spirituality counselor 

The Christian Soldier is fully equipped for battle. This soldier is clothed in spiritual armour for warfare.

God has prepared his soldiers to do warfare against demonic forces. "Rulers of the darkness of this world" and "Spiritual wickedness in high places. They are the 'Powers' that are behind the violence and wicked acts that are played out worldwide.

He has given his soldiers a command to educate his people, and to be watchful for Satan's craftiness. These Soldiers have been clothed in spiritual armour for warfare - to fight against the evil forces of Satan's craftiness, that he uses to trick those who are not aware of his plan, to steal their souls. It is the duty of the men and women of God, to deliver his messages to the people, so they can receive the spiritual education - they need for their souls. He gives his angels charge over his soldiers, to assist them in their positions on the battle field of spiritual warfare. This is "The chain of command" in action: From God the Father and Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to his Angels to his Soldiers   (Ministers & Teachers) to the People. 

*The duties of the people, are to pass the spiritual education messages, to their children. And to live their lives by following the spiritual education they have received - that will help them to be good parents and role models in society.

The Christian Soldier's Armour For Warfare

Scriptures: Ephesians
Chapter: 6:10-18

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

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.
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to with stand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Above all , taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all of the fiery darts of the wicked.

And take the helmet of Salvation, and the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God:
Praying always with prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance  and supplication for all saints.

Title: How To Trust God When All Other Resources Have Failed
ISBN: 978-0-9794043-0-6
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Scriptures To Bring Comfort In Times Of Distress

Ellen J. Barrier

Hebrews 4:14,15,16

Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Hebrews 13:15,16
By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Hebrews 12:2,3
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest you be wearied and faint in your minds.

Title: How To Trust God When All Other Resources Have Failed
Copyright© 1994
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The Mirror of Society

Ellen J. Barrier

        





Violent Behaviors Concern Doctors
               (Doctors seeking a cure)


We are living in a society filled with anger and hate. These two things have created an unsafe era in which we live. If we could look into the mirror of society for a few minutes, the things we would see, would be too troublesome, and we would probably, walk away. The media gives us a small fraction of the things that are actually happening.

Imagine, if you could see everything that are happening, including the secret places that the media don’t know about, where disgusting and inhumane things that are too horrific to watch occurs. The question would be, “How can such evil things happen?

Here are some examples:

*A 70-year-old partially blind woman was butchered in her own home. She was throttled with her dog’s leach, stabbed and slashed 86 times, then stomped and scalped. Her attackers were two 17-year-old females.

*Father was brutally killed and the mother was seriously injured by their 20-year-old son. The father’s injuries: one eye torn out from its socket, liver ripped, ribs broken, head, chest and stomach badly beaten, and a bitten right index finger. The mother was hospitalized and treated for her injuries.

* A 33-year-old mentally retarded man was brutally murdered by two teenage males who entered his home. They pinned the man on the floor of his bedroom and beat him with their fists on his head and stomach. After which, they chased him out of his home, down a narrow dirt path into a steep ditch. There, they beat him with a wooden slat and other objects. During the attack, one of the man’s eye balls were knocked out. One of the teenagers joked after the killing and said, he could put his finger in the missing eyeball.

*A 33-year- old woman was brutally beaten and killed while a crowd of people looked on and cheered: She was involved in a minor car accident. Three men in a car rammed the woman’s car forcing her to stop.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
* Three 8-year-old boys were kidnapped from their neighborhood and murdered.    
   The 3 children were ridding their bikes at the time of the kidnapping.

* A group of teenagers out looking for a fight, spotted a 16-year-old and his friend, and started chasing them with bats. During the chase, the 16-year-old  fell. He was grabbed by his chasers and beaten with bats. Some of his chasers held him up, while others took clear swings at his head, fracturing his skull in several places. He died from those injuries.
Witnesses to this incident, called for help within a period of 40 minutes.

*A 12-year-old girl was sodomized with a tire tool, choked with a cord, beaten unconscious, and her legs were sliced with a knife. Then, her teenage female attackers soaked a blanket in gasoline, and threw it over her body and burned her alive.


                         The Mirror of Society
*3-year-old boy, carrying a loaded .38 caliber revolver *5-year-old girl murdered by three 6-year-old boys   *Toddler kills his baby brother   *16-year-old kidnapped and killed a 6-year-old, after robbing him for $1.40   *Young couple killed three police officers and a taxi driver   *supermarket mistakenly sold human flesh   *8-year-old boy punches police officer in stomach   *Teacher poisoned by students   *Girl sexually assaulted by group   *34-year-old man stabbed and beheaded his 14-year-old son   *Mother murders her 8 children   *18-year-old woman tossed her newborn out of a car window  *Father kills family and himself   *Father raped and beat his 16-month-old daughter   *Grandfather sexually assaulted his grandson   *28-day-old  twins were sexually abused by their parents and others   *Unconscious patient raped by nurse   *Woman arrested for performing sex with dogs   *Couple kidnapped woman and held her for their sex slave *Gays stalked by serial killer   *Vampire teens charged with murder   *Cattle mutilations    *teenagers robbed church and shot a child   *Police uncover Kid’s plot to frame teacher of sexual misconduct   *Teenage Suicides   *Murderer pronounced his soul to the devil   *Body stolen from grave   *Man cut his eye out   *Violent man ordered  by judge to marry the woman he battered   *Violence in dating   *Abuse among teens   *Father placed his 22-month-old baby in a microwave oven and turned on the power   *Woman boyfriend killed her 4-year-old daughter for cursing   *Father shot his teenage son in the face after an argument   *Sex scandals in the military.

                         The Need For Help
                                                                                                                        
 * Lying  * mistrust * selfishness * enviousness * discrimination *bigotry *bias
*gossip * robbery * stealing * cussing * arrogant * murder *battery *assault *jealousy
*dishonesty * prejudging * hate * abuse* impatient *unkind *angry *hateful *fighting
*arguing *disrespect * snobbish *road rage *difficult to get along with others *grumpy
*unfaithful in marriage   &  relationships * false witness * back biting * trouble maker  
*Spousal abuse   * spreading rumors * talking too much *meddling in others business
*Sexual misconduct   * rape * sexual assault * beatings * verbal abuse *hitting *greedy
*sex with animals *disrespect for the laws of the land *unclean language *complain a lot
*Disobedient to parents * alcohol & *drug abuse *poor parenting
 * Disrespect for others* including elderly, parents, & teachers *bullying
 * wicked imaginations * mischief * violent behavior                              

 Doctors Seek Cure For the Epidemic of Youth Violence

In July of 1993, an Atlanta doctor began leading a new public health battle by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention-a radical effort to control youth violence. The top expert for the CDC, said "Kids are  killing kids and we think it's a fact of life in this country." He further stated, "But, people thought smallpox was a fact of life then, but it's been eradicated from the face of the earth.The doctor further stated, "There are things people can do to stop violence. We are going to discover them on the basic of science and not politics." According to source, the CDC spent $6 million to learn what puts children at risk and how to lessen the chance they'll pick up a weapon at the first sign of conflict.

Volume 2
The Mirror of Society

The reader will face a group of people who are so horrifying, it will cause anger at those who are contributing to the things in society, which are giving birth to demonic possessed individuals - who are victimizing others. Listed are some violent crimes committed by very young people. Some of  these acts were so horrible, it was very difficult to write about them. The actual places where these events took place, that are written above and others that weren't listed, are noted in this book:

Book Title: The Price We Must Pay For Our Father's Sins (Volume 2)
ISBN: 978-0-979403-1-3
Copyright© 1997
Authors: George C. Barrier Sr., &  Ellen J. Barrier.
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