"Armageddon" is encoded in the Bible with the name of Syria's leader, Hafed Asad. In fact, the name of the actual site of the long-prophesized Final Battle appears with his name in a single, skip sequence: "Armageddon, Asad, Holocaust."
(By the way, the location of the plain of Megiddo/Armageddon is known right now and lies between Gaza and Damascus which is in Syria.)
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The Arabs Gang Up Against Syria: Stop the Killing Or Foreigners May Intervene
The Arab League tightened the screws on beleaguered Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday, imposing economic sanctions on Damascus just weeks after suspending its membership in the 22-state body. The questions now are: what more can the League do and how — and against whom — might the Damascus regime retaliate?
Indeed, the unprecedented move against a fellow Arab state came with a sharp warning to Syria: Deal with us or pave the way for non-Arab intervention. "If we, as Arabs fail, do you think that the international conscience will remain silent on this issue for ever? I don't think so," Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim al-Thani told a press conference in Cairo on Sunday. Syria says "leave us alone, you're interfering, but they're not telling us how they want to solve this," he added. "All this work we're doing is to avoid interference, but I cannot guarantee that there will be none."
Read more: http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2100323,00.html#ixzz1evhEJ6vm
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The word “Armageddon” comes from a Hebrew word Har-Magedone, which means “Mount Megiddo” and has become synonymous with the final battle - (Revelation 16:16; 20:1-3, 7-10). There will be a multitude of people engaged in the battle of Armageddon, as all the nations gather together to fight. Since “Har” can also mean hill, the most likely location is the hill country surrounding the plain of Meggido, some sixty miles north of Jerusalem. More than two hundred battles have been fought in that region. The plain of Megiddo and the nearby plain of Esdraelon will be the focal point for the battle of Armadeggon, which will rage the entire length of Israel as far south as the Edomite city of Bozrah (Isaiah 63:1). The valley of Armageddon was famous for two great victories in Israel’s history: 1) Barak’s victory over the Canaanites (Judges 4:15) and 2) Gideon’s victory over the Midianites (Judges 7). Armageddon was also the site for two great tragedies: 1) the death of Saul and his sons (1 Samuel 31:8) and 2) the death of King Josiah (2 Kings 23:29-30; 2 Chronicles 35:22). Armageddon is Greek for "Mount of Megiddo." This valley has seen more climactic battles than any other place on earth.
Originally, Megiddo was one of the capital cities of the Canaanites. The Egyptian king Thothmes III, the founder of an empire, once said "Megiddo is worth a thousand cities." The reason is that it sits on the pass leading through Mount Carmel to the Mediterranean, one of the most strategic crossroads in Palestine. Anyone who wishes to control the Middle East must control the vital trade and military routes which connect Europe, Africa and Asia. Napoleon stood at Megiddo before the battle that thwarted his attempt to conquer the East and rebuild the Roman Empire. Contemplating the enormous plain of Armageddon, the marshal declared, "All the armies of the world could maneuver their forces on this vast plain."
Megiddo was one of the most strategic cities in Palestine. All major traffic through northern Palestine traveled past Megiddo, making it a strategic military stronghold. Megiddo was a town belonging to Manasseh, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The word Megiddo comes from the Hebrew root gadad (Strong's Concordance number #H1413) which means "cut off" and "slaughter." Megiddo had been originally one of the royal cities of the Canaanites (Joshua 12:21) and was one of those of which the Israelites were unable for a long time to take possession. It was fully occupied by the Israelites, rebuilt and fortified under the reign of King Solomon (see 1Kings 4:12, 9:15).
Megiddo is first mentioned in the Old Testament in the account of the 31 kings conquered by Joshua (Josh. 12:21). In the division of the land of Canaan among the tribes of the Hebrew people, Megiddo was awarded to Manasseh. But the tribe was unable to drive out the native inhabitants of the city (Josh. 17:11; Judg. 1:27; 1 Chron. 7:29)
During the period of the judges, the forces of Deborah and Barak wiped out the army of Sisera "By the waters of Megiddo" (Judg. 5:19). During the period of the United Kingdon under Solomon, the Israelites established their supremacy at Megiddo. The city was included in the fifth administrative district of Solomon (1 Kin. 4:12). Along with Hazor, Gezer, Lower Beth Horon, Baalath, and Tadmor, Megiddo was fortified and established as a chariot city for the armies of King Solomon (1 Kin. 9:15-19). We could see how the stones were worn by the chariot wheels.
The prophet Zechariah mentioned the great mourning that would one day take place "in the plain of Megiddo" (Zech.12:11; Megiddon, KJV). The fulfillment of Zechariah's prophecy is the battle at the end time known as the Battle of Armageddon. Armageddon is a compound word that means "mountain of Megiddo."
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Is your Father G-d or is your father the devil?
Is your Father G-d or is your father the devil?
Who is the devil or Satan?
From what we can glean from Scripture - Satan was formerly called Lucifer - whose name means "light-bringer". . A high-ranking angelic being of great beauty and talent, he was created as a ministering spirit, one of the cherubim that covered the very throne of G-d (Exodus 25:17-20, Ezekiel 28:14-15). Lucifer was obviously not content with all the glory that G-d gave him and eventually Lucifer rebelled against G-d trying to take more from G-d even to the point of trying to take over G-d's throne (Isaiah 14:12-17). After he was defeated in his attempt to overthrow G-d, Lucifer became known as Satan, which means (our) adversary. G-d's purpose in creating mankind was to give them the opportunity of becoming His own sons and daughters (Romans 8:14-17). Lucifer tried to take more glory and honor by trying to depose G-d from His throne. Having been defeated Satan is now focusing all his efforts on preventing us from reaching our potential - from becoming part of G-d's family (His children). Like a roaring lion Satan (the devil) seeks to devour us (I Peter 5:8).
Job 1:6-12 reads - One day the messengers of Elohim came to attend on Yahweh, and among them was the adversary. So Yahweh said to the adversary, 'Where have you been?' 'Round the earth,' he answered 'roaming about.' So Yahweh asked him, 'Did you notice my servant Job? There is no one like him on the earth: a sound and honest man who fears Elohim and shuns wickedness.' 'Yes,' the adversary said 'but Job is not Elohim-fearing for nothing, is he? Have you not put a wall round him and his house and all his domain? You have blessed all he undertakes, and his flocks throng the countryside. But stretch out your hand and lay a finger on his possessions: I warrant you, he will curse you to your face.' 'Very well,' Yahweh said to the adversary 'all he has is in your power. But keep your hands off his person.' So the adversary left the presence of Yahweh." NJV
The word 'Satan as used in many English Bibles, and in the book of Job, is from a Hebrew word that means 'adversary' or 'opponent' - sometimes it means 'accuser' as 'a prosecutor in a trial'. Interesting enough the adversary in the Book of Job is a 'messenger' of Yahweh (Job 1:6). So also in Job this Satan was performing his properly appointed role as the 'adversary' of Yahweh. He is performing under the complete control of Yahweh, for in the above passage of Job, it indicates very clearly that Yahweh gives this adversary 'limited' power and authority to bring affliction to Job (mankind).
Satan is called the 'serpent' in Genesis 3, and in Revelation 12:9 we read: "And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him." There is nothing in the Hebrew that would provide any credible support to conclude that the serpent whispering to Eve in the Garden of Eden was an animal or reptile. This was an intelligent, knowledgeable, and crafty created being or person living in the Garden of Eden at the same time, in order to seduce Adam and Eve.
In the Hebrew this being or person is called 'Nachash.' The Hebrew word Nachash is translated to "shine" (like brass) or whisper (as in enchantment). The Nachash was not a literal snake. The Nachash was, to use literal Hebrew, a 'shining enchanter or deceiver.' He was also 'shrewd' (smooth or slick), as a descriptive term in the Hebrew for 'naked and cunning' in deceiving Eve. Scripture goes on to say that the Nachash was - "above" (higher in intelligence) than any living thing 'of the field' that Yahweh Elohim had made." In Kabbalistic gematria the numeric value of Nachash is 358, equaled to MShICh, Meshiach or Messiah (satan is the opposite of the Messiah).
"Now the Nachash was shrewd above every living thing of the field (earth life) that YHWH (Yahweh) Elohim made" (Gen. 3:1). This matter of YHWH (Yahweh) creating the Nachash is very important, and requires some very serious thought, because in it lies the whole cause of Adams sin entrance into the arranged plan of YHWH (Yahweh)’s Creation (world). You see, YHWH (Yahweh) is an Elohim of purpose. He says, "My counsel does stand, and all My delight I do" (Isa.46: 10). "And I have created the waster to destroy" (Isa.54: 16). The Nachash are simply in the plan of YHWH (Yahweh) and were created to perform a specific purpose in accordance with the Creator’s will. In Isaiah 45:7 we read: "I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and CREATE EVIL: I YHWH (Yahweh) do all these things." In Lamentations 3:38 we read: "Out of the mouth of the most High proceedeth not EVIL and good?" See the Evil teaching below.
The children of the Nachash are still on earth today (according to Scripture) for the resultant curse of his deception to Eve is continuous enmity (hatred and conflict) between Satan's seed (descendants of the Nachash) and the 'off-spring' (descendants) of the woman with Adam (Gen. 3:15). The Nachash, in the garden, was an adversary, opponent, (a satan) to Eve and through his seduction caused Eve to be disobedient. His descendants are cursed and we are to know them by their fruit or their wicked deeds. There is a play on words in Genesis here, for Yahweh shaped, or formed Adam (ruddy-man) from the 'dust' of the soil. In-other- words, Adam was formed or shaped 'but not created' (Gen. 4:7), the Nachash on the other hand, were and are created, but 'not shaped or formed' (Gen. 1:26). Scripture also tells us that "the sons of god" (translated from elohim meaning gods) lusting after "the daughters of men".
The phrase in the Hebrew "upon your belly you will walk, and dust you will eat, all the days of your life," is Hebrew Figurative Speech. We know that 'dust' cannot physically sustain life as food and one cannot 'walk' on his belly. This passage refers to the deprived state and condition of the Nachash and his descendants. They are 'smooth and slick' a descriptive picture of their deceptive attacking attitude. The 'dust' the Nachash eat and prey upon (in the figurative Hebrew) is Adamic man. The Nachash literally are the seed (children) of Satan. In Revelation 17:6 we read: "And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration." In Isa. 14:12-14 we see that Lucifer also seduced one third of all the angels (those under his command) into rebelling against G-d. in scripture, Lucifer is called "the god of this earth." (2 Cor. 4:4). When Eve met Lucifer in the Garden of Eden - Lucifer appeared to her as a "Nachash". The root word in Hebrew means "a whisperer, to hiss, to enchant." So the devil is a hissing whisperer who can and does enchant mankind. In Genesis Chapter 3 we see that Eve was mentally seduced by this "whisperer" and LISTENED to him and AGREED with what he had said, COMMITTING SPIRITUAL ADULTERY with him in her mind! In verse 13, the word "beguiled" in the Hebrew language means -- to lead astray, to mentally delude, TO SEDUCE!
This enchanting whisperer mentally seduced Eve into beLIEving his lies about G-d and the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. When Satan finished his seduction - Eve was no longer content with all that G-d had given her - she too, wanted more and so she too, rebelled against G-d!
What was the final result of this "seduction"? Eve went to Adam and he also ate, causing a curse to fall upon mankind and the earth. When G-d found out they had eaten the fruit - the only thing that He had forbidden them to eat, He condemned Satan and cursed him, but notice in verse 15 where it says: "And I will put ENMITY between you and the woman; (isn't it interesting that He didn't say Eve?) and between THY SEED and HER SEED." This enmity has existed between woman's seed and Satan from man's time in the Garden until now. In Revelation 2 it warns about the woman Jezebel and her teaching the way of Satan to the church. In Revelation 17:6 we read: "And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration." G-d cursed the ground because of what Adam did, so that mankind had to LABOR to get crops to grow. G-d will now curse Babylon and all that dwell therein for what religion and Satan have done. Satan's seed are created by spiritual means, his children are not created by PHYSICAL SEXUAL ACTS! It was a SPIRITUAL SEED that Satan had created by seducing Eve and then Adam to think as Satan thought and then they obeyed Satan's rather than G-d!
In the Book of Job we read:Job 1:6 Now there was a day when the sons of G-d came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. Job 2:1 Again there was a day when the sons of G-d came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the LORD. Job 38:7 When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of G-d shouted for joy. The angels here are called sons of G-d in the scriptures, but just exactly who does G-d consider to truly be His Son? In Hebrews 1;5 we read: " For unto which of the angels said He at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?
In Genesis 4:25 we read: "And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For G-d, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew." Clearly only when Adam "knew" Eve did she had seed or children. In John 10:27-29 we read: "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand." So clearly when we hear Jesus - He knows us and we become known as "the children of G-d" as evidenced in many places in scripture. In Matthew 13:38 we read: "The field is the world; the good seed are the children of The Kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;" If we choose instead to hear the whispers of Satan and then obey and follow Satan - we become the children of the devil or the wicked one!
The Mark of Cain
One of the most puzzling accounts in the book of Genesis concerns the mark of Cain. In Genesis 4 we read that the Lord (YHWH) pronounced a curse upon Cain after Cain slew his brother Abel, and when Cain complained about his sentence, the Lord placed a mark upon him lest future generations take revenge for this first homicide. Scholars for centuries have asked: Just what was this mark? In Romans 16:17 we read: "Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them." The book of Revelation tells us that, in the last days, there will again be a battle between those identified either by the seal of G-d or the mark of the beast. In Revelation 13:16-18 we read: "And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.". Please note that the "mark" is in not on the forehead - either you have a carnal mind (in your forehead) or you have received the mind of Christ! Know you not this scripture from Romans 8:7: "The carnal mind is enmity against G-d". Remember that G-d specifically said in Genesis 3:15: "And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel."
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Demonic hatred and animosity have been with us a long time. An early reference can be found in Genesis 3:15, when G-d described to Adam and Eve the consequences of their sin. He started by addressing Satan, the one who persuaded them to disobey His instructions, saying "And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed." How many times have we glossed over these words without realizing their impact on humanity? It is important to understand how these prophetic words, uttered over six thousand years ago, affect our lives today! The word enmity means animosity, hostility or hatred. G-d said that hatred would exist between Satan and the woman's offspring. We are Eve's offspring - the recipients of Satan's hatred. Make no mistake - Satan does exist! And his hatred for us is intense! Not only does he hate us, he has also, with great cunning and subtlety (Genesis 3:1), inculcated his hatred into our psyche. So great has his influence been that we have become like him. His hatred has become part of our very own nature. Satan's seed or offspring are those people who hate and do as Satan wants. G-d's offspring or children are those people who love and do as G-d wants!
Who is your G-d? What Is Your Religion/Denomination?
The different people of the world create their religion (denominational churches/gods) in their personal image and likeness. They create a denomination that authenticates and incorporates their various beLIEfs, desires, rites and rituals. In religion, man makes god into his own image. Religion is developed mainly around social cultures and traditions. It is mainly a way to influence social behaviors through the use of moral suasion. Religious "leaders" create a god that will bring psychological comfort in times of hardship. They create a god that will protect them from natural disasters, disease and extinction. Greedy opportunistic people who crave absolute power and authority are the cause of religious wars. Religion, politics and wealth have always been closely intertwined. Religion gives politicians and the rich individuals the tools to control their workers and servants it is also used as a tool to maintain political dominance of the world order. Most of the laws in these countries are based on religious fanaticism (denominations). When a competing religion threatens the economic control of another then terrorism, persecution and war are used to destroy the competition. Religious wars have more to do with wealth, power and greed, than they have to do with G-d, the truth, righteousness and/or piety.
Who Do You Serve?
You have to serve someone - either G-d or Satan - you have to serve someone! The Bible clearly says that we are servants (slaves) of whom we obey (Romans 6:16, II Peter 2:19). Under Satan's influence we have all disobeyed G-d's laws and by default become Satan's servants (I John 3:4, 8, Romans 3:23; 6:20). Sin is the transgression of G-d's law, we have all made the same mistake Adam and Eve made. Until we consciously reject Satan and turn to G-d we unwittingly remain Satan's servants. Many don't realize that the Bible describes Satan as 'the god of this age', or ruler of this world (II Corinthians 4:4). Even though he would not worship him, Jesus Christ acknowledged that Satan was the prince of this world (John 14:30 and Luke 4:5-6). As the invisible god of this world, working fervently behind the scenes to achieve his purpose, Satan has subtly infected mankind with his emotions of hatred and animosity (Ephesians 2:2, 6:12, John 8:44). The carnal mind under the influence of Satan has an enmity toward G-d (Romans 8:7). It permeates every aspect of our lives, determining our actions and destroying our relationships. The whole world is deceived (Revelation 12:9, II Corinthians 4:4) into thinking that Satan does not exist; that he is just some figment of the imagination. And all the while he is turning our minds against G-d and against each other. After having deceived Adam and Eve he turned the mind of their firstborn, Cain, against his brother Abel, whom he murdered (Genesis 4:6-8). It is also reflected in our history books covering the last six thousand years, which drip with the blood of the countless millions who have died in so many senseless wars. Satan's ultimate goal is to drive mankind to the point of self-destruction. Ever present is the prospect of nuclear holocaust (Armageddon) and the unimaginable destruction that would be caused by the unleashing of biological weapons - just one of several ways of destroying life on earth.
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In November, 2011, the Michigan state Senate passed an anti-bullying bill. But minutes before they voted, Republican lawmakers inserted special language into the bill to create a huge loophole: Bullying done because of a "sincerely held religious or moral conviction" isn't covered by the law. Rather than protecting students, the new law actually provides a road map that teaches kids how to religiously hate/bully -- and how to get away with it.
One can easily observe on radio, television, newspapers, magazines and on the internet the vicious hatred and bigotry spouted from every fundamentalist "Christian" pulpit across the country. Hate against abortionists, blacks, women, homosexuals, Mexicans and many others, Using the rhetoric of "Hate the sin, not the sinner," these people manage to convince themselves they can hate "sinners" with "justification". Using the rhetoric of," Jews were created out of mud" and "blacks are the result of Eve copulating with animals," some of these purveyors of hatred manage to convince themselves and "their" flocks that they can also hate entire other races with justification. When you click on: http://www.Jesus-is-savior.com/Books,%20Tracts%20&%20Preaching/Printed%20Sermons/Dr%20Jack%20Hyles/the_Christians_hate_life.htm you will find Pastor Jack Hyles "teaching" on the "Christian's Hate Life" - "Now what should the Christian hate? He should hate what God hates." But, what does G-d really hate? Did G-d so "hate" the sinful world that He sent His Son to die for it or is John 3:16 really the truth when we read: " "For G-d so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." G-d is love not hate!
In 1 John 3:15 we read: "Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him." In Matthew 5:20-22 we read: "For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees (religion), ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire." Another translation puts it this way: "But I can guarantee that whoever is angry with another believer will answer for it in court. Whoever calls another believer an insulting name will answer for it in the highest court. Whoever calls another believer a fool will answer for it in hellfire." Why? Because they have judged - and Jesus warned us: "Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged!" and "Let Him Who is Without Sin Cast the First Stone!" Does your religious "leader" suggest that when you do this "judging" you are "merely discerning poor behavior, ethics, morals, and values" in another? Before you harm yourself and your brother or neighbor - I would ask G-d to personally tell you - if you are the one that is wrong - before you "righteously" judge another's actions - or lack thereof!
“Judge not, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven” (Luke 6:37). The apostles James and Paul, different in so many ways, echo it using almost the same words. James writes, “Who are you to judge your neighbour?” (James 4:12). And Paul: “Who are you to judge someone else’s servant?” (Romans 14:4). Why not judge those who, by their negligence, weaknesses or oversights, cause harm or setbacks? We (the accusers of the brethren) can of course come up with many excellent reasons to judge our neighbours and fellow servants: it is for their own good, so that they may learn and make progress…. Jesus knows the human heart, and he is not taken in by the most hidden motivations. He said, “What are you looking at the straw in your brother’s eye for? And the beam in your own eye, do you not notice it?” (Luke 6:41). The self-righteous "I" will use the faults of others to reassure "I" of my own "worth". The reason to judge someone else is to flatter your own self-love (see Luke 18:9-14). But if you are on the lookout for other's smallest mistakes, you will never confront your own sins, short-comings and/or problems and your need for forgiveness and deliverance! The thousand and one faults that we can find in others do not yet prove that we are not sinners in need of forgiveness and deliverance. The harshness of these premature judgments are only temporarily hiding our own insecurity, failures, sins and fears of being judged by the One before whom we must all stand on that terrible day of The Last Judgment!. Satan and his seed are already judged and you will know them by their hate!
It's common to hear that religion generally, or Babylonian "Christianity" in particular, are vital foundations for leading a moral life. Without these religious doctrines, religion says it's just not possible to be truly moral - because G-d is the author of morality and Babylonian "Christianity", as the only "True Religion", transmits G-d's wishes to us. If we ignore what Babylonian "Christianity" tells us, we'll inevitably act immorally. This isn't a credible position. Religious people hate - true Christians love. You do not need to hear man or demon - you need to hear the Lord G-d and obey Him!
Recently, there was a lawsuit to keep a Christian cross from being erected at the World Trade Center Memorial - do you know how the current Babylonian "Christians" reacted and commented? There is post after post from Babylonian "Christians advocate killing atheists." What ever happened to Jesus' command to "turn the other cheek"?
Babylonian "Christian" hate Pastor Steven Anderson is praying for President Barack Obama's death. Anderson, yet another hate spewing homophobic Babylonian "Christian", is Pastor of the Faithful World Baptist Church, in Tempe, Arizona. Aside from praying for President Barack Obama's death, Pastor Anderson seems fixated on homosexuality. His fixation is clearly unhealthy, and could very well be indicative of an individual unable to process his own sexual confusion. Anderson trots out the usual Babylonian "Christian" slander and smear on the gay lifestyle. Anderson claims that homosexuals recruit through rape and the molesting of children. Yet Anderson goes one better than most hate filled Babylonian "Christians". Babylonian "Christians" usually mask their hatred and bigotry with a cutesy expression like: "hate the sin but love the sinner". To his credit Anderson is not so two-faced. Anderson says what many Babylonian "Christians" are frightened to admit: Anderson wants the death penalty for homosexuals. The source for such a draconian response? The Old Testament, of course. Babylonian "Christian" Pastor Steven Anderson wants homosexuals put to death, just as the Old Testament mandates. In addition, the "good" Pastor also prays for President's Obama's death. One can only suppose that he teaches "his" Babylonian flock to share similar hopes and aspirations. But, who among them is without sin - so they can cast the first stone? I am not under the old testament law but I am thankfully saved by grace.
Controversial US evangelical Rev Ted Haggard recently agreed to resign as the leader of the New Life Church, after its investigative board issued a recommendation for his removal. The recommendation stated that he was guilty of "sexually immoral conduct". New Life Church stated, "We, the Overseer Board of New Life Church, have concluded our deliberations concerning the moral failings of Pastor Ted Haggard. Our investigation and Pastor Haggard's public statements have proven without a doubt that he has committed sexually immoral conduct." Earlier an "escort" reported that Haggard, who has also resigned from his position as the president of the US National Association of Evangelicals, had been paying him to partake in homosexual relations for three years. Pastor Ted Haggard, who was voted one of the most influential evangelical preachers in the United States for his determined stance against gay marriage and homosexuality in general. He once stated; "homosexual activity, like adulterous relationships, is clearly condemned in the Scriptures." This was shortly before he was revealed to have been involved in a three-year long homosexual relationship with a male prostitute. Paul Barnes, founder of Grace Chapel in Colorado. Despite preaching about how homosexuality was an unnatural sin condemned by scripture, actually confessed in December 2006: "I have struggled with homosexuality since I was a 5-year-old boy. . . ." It seems wherever you look, more and more outspoken critics of homosexuality are proving the stereotype right by admitting their own uncertain sexuality. How many priests, pastors and religious Republican "leaders" have also been caught in the very homosexual act?
Paul wrote that not only was he the greatest apostle - he also was the chief among sinners. Religion does not tolerate sinners. Jesus forgives them all - if they will simply ask. If we are truly children of G-d we also must forgive. In Matthew 18:21-22 we read: "Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven." Have you forgiven all of your brethren or do you still hate (dislike) and accuse them?
Babylonian "Christianity" today is filled with Satanic hate - these "Christians" hate homosexuals, abortions, Democrats, Muslims, atheists, Liberals, other races, Pagans. Wiccans, Socialists, Communists, evolutionists, agnostics, other denominations, other religions, etc. They beLIEve in doing so they are doing what G-d wants. Because they can not hear G-d - they ignore what Jesus clearly commanded and taught about love and hate. Babylonian "Christianity" today instructs their members to vote Republican and not for the baby killing, queer loving Democrats. Jesus preferred the company of sinners and harlots to "religious leaders". Why? Sinners do not hate like religious people do and always have done. Jesus came to die for the sinners - the religious "leaders" are truly self-righteous and justify their hate and prejudice and therefore will never even think to ask for His forgiveness. Remember the woman caught in Adultery? Did Jesus want her dead or did my loving Jesus simply forgive her? Even as my loving Jesus was being crucified He forgave and saved a thief from going to Hell.
What did Jesus command us to do? In John 15:12-17 we read: "This is my (ONLY) commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. These things I command you, that ye love one another." The first fruit of the Holy Spirit is LOVE! The first fruit of Satan obviously is the opposite - HATE! Babylon (the religious churches) (like Adam and Eve) are breaking the only commandment they were given!
What about the Law? In Matthew 22: 35-40 we read: "Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying, Master, which is the great commandment in the law? Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy G-d with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets."
In Galatians 3: 1-29 we read: "O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh? Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain. He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? Even as Abraham believed G-d, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. And the scripture, foreseeing that G-d would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them. But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of G-d, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them. Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto. Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ. And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of G-d in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect. For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise: but God gave it to Abraham by promise. Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator. Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but G-d is one. Is the law then against the promises of G-d? G-d forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law. But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe. But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed. Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. For ye are all the children of G-d by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise." Dear one Satan has bewitched mankind from the very beginning and continues to do so to this very day!
When a person gets saved by grace not works, Satan comes in to try to steal steal them back from G-d. Satan is very wise and appears as an angel of light (religion) in order to deceive us. His main tricks are to whisper that it is good and pleases G-d for us to try to help G-d, to hate and accuse all the "evil others" and not to be content with "our daily bead".
Paul said in Ep. 6:12, "we wrestle not against flesh and blood." The battle or conflict is not with people, or nations, but with Satan and his demons. We need to know and remember and recognize that many times when people oppose us, the reason behind it is spiritual. You can resist the devil and he will flee from you. You are having a terrible argument with a loved one and the phone rings - you can and often do - simply stop screaming and sweetly answer the phone with a pleasant: "Hello!" Now after the phone call has ended you can allow the devil's whispers to "make' you return in anger to "your" argument (and Satanic hate) or you can simply say as children of G-d: "I love you!" You must choose this day whom you will serve.
This a real battle, dear one--In John 10:10, Scripture tells us that the thief (Satan) cometh only to steal, kill, and destroy." And make no mistake about it--that is exactly what he is doing today--the same as yesterday--and he is good at it--he is experienced--and he has every kind of evil thing at his disposal--he has every evil force and being in the spiritual realm to use at will against every child of G-d. Unlike G-d who loves us, Satan hates us and has no mercy--Satan has no allegiance to anyone--his main objectives are to lead us astray, to cause discontentment and doubt, to tear up, cause fear and worry, to kill and destroy, by any means possible. If one way doesn't get the job done, he'll try another and another and another. In Eph. 2:2 the Bible says, "wherein times past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit now worketh in the children of disobedience (Satan's seed (descendants of the Nachash)." The New Testament tells us in Phil. 4:13, I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. And, in Luke 10:19, "Jesus said I give you power over all power." It goes further in vs. 20, and says for us not to rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your name is written in heaven."
Satan is fighting for our very souls, and he'll keep us from our rightful place in heaven by whatever means he can. It is not only important, but imperative we realize where our spiritual battle is and to know how to recognize the enemy and to defeat him. Our very souls and eternal lives are at stake. We are to Love one another and not hate or curse - we can not even hate our enemies! Dear one, you must learn to be content!
In the Living Translation in Eze. 33:13--"I have said the good man will live. But if he sins, expecting his past goodness to save him then none of his good deeds will be remembered. I will destroy him for his sins." Now, some people will say, I've been saved and I'm going to heaven--There's no question in their minds because someone, somewhere, at sometime, told them once saved always saved--Now what we just read tells me that even if I'm saved and I go back out into sin, I'm not going to have eternal life unless I repent for those new sins. Forgiveness is just a prayer away!! But, Satan is very clever and most people who are greedy, or hating and/or dividing the Body of Christ actually think they are "right". Self righteous sinners will never ask G-d for forgiveness because they have been deceived into beLIEving that what they are doing is what G-d Himself wants them to do! Who told them this lie - the devil!
Here are some ways that Satan will try to attack and destroy us:
(1) Temptation - He tempts people (using his demons) by putting various kinds of imaginations in our minds and whispering words of deceit (See Gen. 3:1-6). Satan was allowed to tempt Jesus--Read Matt. 4:1-10. In Luke 22:31-32 we read "And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren." You must learn to be content and to resist temptation dear one.
(2) Satan Deceives - In 2 Corinth. 11:14 - the Scripture tells us "and no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. I believe that most religious leaders (if they do not hear Him) are deceived --It doesn't matter how much or exactly in what area(s) they are deceived--it has given Satan and his demons something to work with and believe me, they take every opportunity and chance they can and work with it and they will keep coming back to the deception(s) like rats to a heap of garbage. Some people might ask "why"? Well, Satan is trying to take as many with him to hell that he can and he'll use whatever means he can. Each and every Christian poses a real threat to Satan---you see, we're all called, and a few of us are chosen--Satan attacks those with the most potential of tearing up his kingdom and taking G-d's people out of Babylon. What each of us do with our "calling" determines whether we're chosen. It is not an easy walk--Satan will always put obstacles in our way--it is how overcomers learn to deal with these obstacles and how you handle them that sets the overcomers apart!!! G-d will always go with you through all Satan's storms, if you allow Him to. He will never leave you drown, so long as you hold onto Him and keep His commandment to love one another! See 2 Tim. 1:7 - It says, "For G-d hath not given us a spirit of fear; but of power, and of love (not hate), and of a sound mind.
(3) Lies/Hate - In John 8:44 Jesus said: "Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it." Jesus spoke this to religious "leaders" who wanted Jesus to agree that the woman taken in adultery should be killed. Has your pastor (Satan) convinced you to hate (kill) anyone dear one?
(4) Greed - In Mark 8:36 - the Bible says "What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his soul?" Are you like Lucifer/Satan and not content with what G-d has given you, dear one?
(5) Satan accuses G-d's people - In Rev. 12:10, the Bible refers to Satan as the "Accuser of the brethren." It goes further and says he accuses us day and night before G-d. Satan rejoices when he can get anyone (especially religious people) to do his work! How many "Christians" love to help Satan spread rumors, prejudice, envy, gossip, slander, accusations and other harmful words/lies about G-d's people? They have personally chosen to become the accusers of the brethren!
We need to understand and remember that lies, greed, gossip, covetness, fear, hate, prejudice, self-righteousness and pride are major soul destroyers in Satan's kingdom. If you see these operating in a person, you know that Satan has been successful in causing that person to yield themselves (to become his children or seed) to follow Satan to Hell.
In Eph. 6:12 - Scripture says we wrestle not against flesh and blood--We have to remember that only in Christ's power and authority can we drive these demonic influences, powers and principalities out of their positions of influence. G-d has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and a sound mind! Satan gives us fear, hate, weakness and a corrupt mind. If we are in a right relationship with G-d and are keeping His Commandment to Love One Another - we have nothing to fear--If not, then we need to humble ourselves and pray crying out to G-d to forgive us, save us, deliver us and fill us with Him.
Angels are mentioned at least 108 times in the Old Testament and 165 times in the New Testament. Angels can take on the appearance of men when the occasion demands. How else could some “entertain angels unaware” (Hebrews 13:2)? But, you can't trust every angel. The Bible classifies some angels as “elect” (1 Timothy 5:21) or “holy” (Matthew 25:31; Mark 8:38). All angels were originally holy, enjoying the presence of G-d (Matthew 18:10) and the environment of heaven (Mark 13:32). Other angels chose to oppose G-d under the leadership of Satan (Matthew 25:41; 2 Peter 2:4; Jude 6; Ephesians 6:12). We often call these angels “demons.” I John 4:1 we read: "Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of G-d: because many false prophets are gone out into the world." In 1 Corinthians 7;40 Paul wrote: "But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of G-d." In Revelation 18:2 we read: "And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird." We have all met the enemy and he is still whispering to and accusing us!
Satan and his demons, devils, spirits, unclean and hateful birds have truly taken over denominational or Babylonian "Christianity' and convinced those who reside therein to hate not love. We are to be known by our love for one another. In 1 Timothy 2:1-4 we read: "I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority (including President Obama), that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases G-d our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. Yet members of the Babylonian "Church" continue to send me hate mail on Obama and any other poor soul that does not agree with their damn doctrine(s). How on earth did the devil convince "Christian" pastors to ignore G-d's written and spoken commandments and to actually pray for the death of our leaders? Jesus made it very clear that His Church should do the following in Matthew 5:44-45 "But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them who despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust."
G-d has begun His Holy judgment at the House of the Lord (1 Peter 4:17). He cursed the earth when Adam and Eve listened to, obeyed Satan and rebelled against G-d. Now G-d is about to curse the Great Whore Babylon and all her daughters for doing the same thing! In Revelation 18:4 we read: "And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her (Babylon or religion or the denominational churches), my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues." In Zechariah 2:6-7 we read: "Ho, ho, come forth, and flee from the land of the north, saith the LORD: for I have spread you abroad as the four winds of the heaven, saith the LORD. Deliver thyself, O Zion (the true church), that dwellest with the daughter of Babylon (the whore)."
Who is the Great Whore and who are her daughters in Revelation?
Several Old Testament prophets referred to Jerusalem as being a spiritual harlot and a mother of such harlotry (Isaiah 1:21; Jeremiah 2:20; Jeremiah 3:1-11; Ezekiel 16:1-43; Ezekiel 23, Galatians 4:25). Some of the these Old Testament prophecies as well as the warnings in the New Testament concerning Jerusalem are in fact very close to the text concerning Babylon in Revelation, suggesting that John may well have actually been citing those prophecies in his description of Babylon. In Matthew 23:34-37 and Luke 11:47-51, Jesus himself assigned all of the bloodguilt for the killing of the prophets and of the saints (of all time) to the Pharisees (religious leaders) of Jerusalem, and, in Revelation 17:6 and 18:20,24, almost identical phrasing is used in charging that very same bloodguilt to Babylon. This is also bolstered by Jesus' statement that "it's not possible for a prophet to be killed outside of Jerusalem." (Luke 13:33). In Revelation 17:6 we read: "And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration." In John 19:37 we read: "And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they pierced." Finally dear one, in Matthew 25:40 we read: "And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." In the New Testament the Apostle tells us that Satan appears, often, as an angel of light. If the devil appeared to us with pitchfork, horns and hooves we would recognize him as the evil one. Satan is most successful when he comes counterfeiting the appearance and activity of G-d. [..."For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is not strange if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds." 2 Cor. 11:13-15]. I believe the Great Whore and her daughters are religion. Please see: http://www.leavebabylon.com .
Love does not kill dear one - hate does!
Again I say: "Love One another!"
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Do not be mistaken about Evil dear one:
Jeremiah 36:3 It may be that the house of Judah will hear all the EVIL which I intend to do to them, so that every one may turn from his EVIL way, and that I may forgive their iniquity and their sin.
Jeremiah 32:42 For thus says YHWH (Yahweh): Just as I have brought all this great EVIL upon this people, so I will bring upon them all the good that I promise them.
Amos 3:6 Does EVIL befall a city, unless YHWH (Yahweh) has done it?
Jeremiah 11:11 Therefore, thus says YHWH (Yahweh), Behold, I am bringing EVIL upon them which they cannot escape; though they cry to me, I will not listen to them.
Jeremiah 14:16 And the people to whom they are prophesying, Are cast into out-places of Jerusalem, Because of the famine, and of the sword, And they have none burying them, Them, their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, And I have poured out upon them this EVIL. (YLT)
Jeremiah 18:11 Now, therefore, say to the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem: 'Thus says YHWH (Yahweh), Behold, I am shaping EVIL against you and devising a plan against you. Return, every one from his EVIL way, and amend your ways and your doings.
Jeremiah 19:3 You shall say, 'Hear the word of YHWH (Yahweh), O kings of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem. Thus says YHWH (Yahweh) of hosts, the Elohim of Israel, Behold, I am bringing such EVIL upon this place that the ears of every one who hears of it will tingle.
Jeremiah 19:15 Thus says YHWH (Yahweh) Behold, I am bringing upon this city and upon all its towns all the EVIL that I have pronounced against it, because they have stiffened their neck, refusing to hear my words.
Jeremiah 23:12 Therefore their way shall be to them like slippery paths in the darkness, into which they shall be driven and fall; for I will bring EVIL upon them in the year of their punishment, says YHWH (Yahweh).
Jeremiah 26:13 Now therefore amend your ways and your doings, and obey the voice of YHWH (Yahweh) and YHWH (Yahweh) will repent of the EVIL which he has pronounced against you.
Jeremiah 35:17 Therefore, thus says YHWH (Yahweh), of Jacob: Behold, I am bringing on Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem all the EVIL that I have pronounced against them; because I have spoken to them and they have not listened, I have called to them and they have not answered.
Jeremiah 36:31 And I will punish him and his offspring and his servants for their iniquity; I will bring upon them, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and upon the men of Judah, all the EVIL that I have pronounced against them, but they would not hear.
Jeremiah 40:2 The captain of the guard took Jeremiah and said to him, "YHWH (Yahweh) pronounced this EVIL against this place;
Jeremiah 42:10 If you will remain in this land, then I will build you up and not pull you down; I will plant you, and not pluck you up; for I repent of the EVIL which I did to you.
Jeremiah 42:17 All the men who set their faces to go to Egypt to live there shall die by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence; they shall have no remnant or survivor from the EVIL which I will bring upon them.
Jeremiah 44:2 Thus says YHWH (Yahweh) of Jacob: You have seen all the EVIL that I brought upon Jerusalem and upon all the cities of Judah. Behold, this day they are a desolation, and no one dwells in them,
Jeremiah 45:5 And do you seek great things for yourself? Seek them not; for, behold, I am bringing EVIL upon all flesh, says YHWH (Yahweh); but I will give you your life as a prize of war in all places to which you may go.
Jeremiah 49:37 I will terrify Elam before their enemies, and before those who seek their life; I will bring EVIL upon them, my fierce anger, says YHWH (Yahweh). I will send the sword after them, until I have consumed them;
Jeremiah 51:64 and say, 'Thus shall Babylon sink, to rise no more, because of the EVIL that I am bringing upon her.'" Thus far are the words of Jeremiah.
Ezekiel 6:10 And they shall know that I am YHWH (Yahweh); I have not said in vain that I would do this EVIL to them.
Micah 2:3 Therefore thus says YHWH (Yahweh): Behold, against this family I am devising EVIL, from which you cannot remove your necks; and you shall not walk haughtily, for it will be an EVIL time.
1 Kings 21:29 Have you seen how Ahab has humbled himself before me? Because he has humbled himself before me, I will not bring the EVIL in his days; but in his son's days I will bring the EVIL upon his house.
2 Chronicles 34:24 Thus says YHWH (Yahweh), Behold, I will bring EVIL upon this place and upon its inhabitants, all the curses that are written in the book which was read before the king of Judah.
2 Chronicles 34:28 Behold, I will gather you to your fathers, and you shall be gathered to your grave in peace, and your eyes shall not see all the EVIL which I will bring upon this place and its inhabitants.'" And they brought back word to the king.
1 Samuel 16:23 And whenever the EVIL spirit from YHWH (Yahweh) was upon Saul, David took the lyre and played it with his hand; so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the EVIL spirit departed from him.
1 Samuel 18:10 And on the morrow an EVIL spirit from YHWH (Yahweh) rushed upon Saul, and he raved within his house, while David was playing the lyre, as he did day by day. Saul had his spear in his hand;
1 Samuel 19:9 Then an EVIL spirit from YHWH (Yahweh) came upon Saul, as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand; and David was playing the lyre.
1 Samuel 16:15 And Saul's servants said to him, "Behold now, an EVIL spirit from YHWH (Yahweh) is tormenting you.
1 Samuel 16:14 Now the Spirit of YHWH (Yahweh) departed from Saul, and an EVIL spirit from YHWH (Yahweh) tormented him.
Micah 1:12 For the inhabitants of Maroth wait anxiously for good, because EVIL has come down from YHWH (Yahweh) to the gate of Jerusalem.
2 Samuel 12:11-12 Thus says YHWH (Yahweh), 'Behold, I will raise up EVIL against you out of your own house; and I will take your wives before your eyes, and give them to your neighbor, and he shall lie with your wives in the sight of this sun. For you did it secretly; but I will do this thing before all Israel, and before the sun.'
Judges 9:23 And YHWH (Yahweh) sent an EVIL spirit between Abim'elech and the men of Shechem; and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abim'elech;
1 Kings 14:10 therefore behold, I will bring EVIL upon the house of Jerobo'am, and will cut off from Jerobo'am every male, both bond and free in Jacob, and will utterly consume the house of Jerobo'am, as a man burns up dung until it is all gone.
2 Kings 21:12 therefore thus says YHWH (Yahweh), of Jacob, Behold, I am bringing upon Jerusalem and Judah such EVIL that the ears of every one who hears of it will tingle.
Isaiah 31:2 And He also [is] wise, and bringeth in EVIL, And His words He hath not turned aside, And He hath risen against a house of EVIL doers, And against the help of workers of iniquity. (YLT)
Prov.16: 4 "YHWH (Yahweh) has made all for His purpose, and also the wrong for the day of EVIL"
Who is the devil or Satan?
From what we can glean from Scripture - Satan was formerly called Lucifer - whose name means "light-bringer". . A high-ranking angelic being of great beauty and talent, he was created as a ministering spirit, one of the cherubim that covered the very throne of G-d (Exodus 25:17-20, Ezekiel 28:14-15). Lucifer was obviously not content with all the glory that G-d gave him and eventually Lucifer rebelled against G-d trying to take more from G-d even to the point of trying to take over G-d's throne (Isaiah 14:12-17). After he was defeated in his attempt to overthrow G-d, Lucifer became known as Satan, which means (our) adversary. G-d's purpose in creating mankind was to give them the opportunity of becoming His own sons and daughters (Romans 8:14-17). Lucifer tried to take more glory and honor by trying to depose G-d from His throne. Having been defeated Satan is now focusing all his efforts on preventing us from reaching our potential - from becoming part of G-d's family (His children). Like a roaring lion Satan (the devil) seeks to devour us (I Peter 5:8).
Job 1:6-12 reads - One day the messengers of Elohim came to attend on Yahweh, and among them was the adversary. So Yahweh said to the adversary, 'Where have you been?' 'Round the earth,' he answered 'roaming about.' So Yahweh asked him, 'Did you notice my servant Job? There is no one like him on the earth: a sound and honest man who fears Elohim and shuns wickedness.' 'Yes,' the adversary said 'but Job is not Elohim-fearing for nothing, is he? Have you not put a wall round him and his house and all his domain? You have blessed all he undertakes, and his flocks throng the countryside. But stretch out your hand and lay a finger on his possessions: I warrant you, he will curse you to your face.' 'Very well,' Yahweh said to the adversary 'all he has is in your power. But keep your hands off his person.' So the adversary left the presence of Yahweh." NJV
The word 'Satan as used in many English Bibles, and in the book of Job, is from a Hebrew word that means 'adversary' or 'opponent' - sometimes it means 'accuser' as 'a prosecutor in a trial'. Interesting enough the adversary in the Book of Job is a 'messenger' of Yahweh (Job 1:6). So also in Job this Satan was performing his properly appointed role as the 'adversary' of Yahweh. He is performing under the complete control of Yahweh, for in the above passage of Job, it indicates very clearly that Yahweh gives this adversary 'limited' power and authority to bring affliction to Job (mankind).
Satan is called the 'serpent' in Genesis 3, and in Revelation 12:9 we read: "And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him." There is nothing in the Hebrew that would provide any credible support to conclude that the serpent whispering to Eve in the Garden of Eden was an animal or reptile. This was an intelligent, knowledgeable, and crafty created being or person living in the Garden of Eden at the same time, in order to seduce Adam and Eve.
In the Hebrew this being or person is called 'Nachash.' The Hebrew word Nachash is translated to "shine" (like brass) or whisper (as in enchantment). The Nachash was not a literal snake. The Nachash was, to use literal Hebrew, a 'shining enchanter or deceiver.' He was also 'shrewd' (smooth or slick), as a descriptive term in the Hebrew for 'naked and cunning' in deceiving Eve. Scripture goes on to say that the Nachash was - "above" (higher in intelligence) than any living thing 'of the field' that Yahweh Elohim had made." In Kabbalistic gematria the numeric value of Nachash is 358, equaled to MShICh, Meshiach or Messiah (satan is the opposite of the Messiah).
"Now the Nachash was shrewd above every living thing of the field (earth life) that YHWH (Yahweh) Elohim made" (Gen. 3:1). This matter of YHWH (Yahweh) creating the Nachash is very important, and requires some very serious thought, because in it lies the whole cause of Adams sin entrance into the arranged plan of YHWH (Yahweh)’s Creation (world). You see, YHWH (Yahweh) is an Elohim of purpose. He says, "My counsel does stand, and all My delight I do" (Isa.46: 10). "And I have created the waster to destroy" (Isa.54: 16). The Nachash are simply in the plan of YHWH (Yahweh) and were created to perform a specific purpose in accordance with the Creator’s will. In Isaiah 45:7 we read: "I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and CREATE EVIL: I YHWH (Yahweh) do all these things." In Lamentations 3:38 we read: "Out of the mouth of the most High proceedeth not EVIL and good?" See the Evil teaching below.
The children of the Nachash are still on earth today (according to Scripture) for the resultant curse of his deception to Eve is continuous enmity (hatred and conflict) between Satan's seed (descendants of the Nachash) and the 'off-spring' (descendants) of the woman with Adam (Gen. 3:15). The Nachash, in the garden, was an adversary, opponent, (a satan) to Eve and through his seduction caused Eve to be disobedient. His descendants are cursed and we are to know them by their fruit or their wicked deeds. There is a play on words in Genesis here, for Yahweh shaped, or formed Adam (ruddy-man) from the 'dust' of the soil. In-other- words, Adam was formed or shaped 'but not created' (Gen. 4:7), the Nachash on the other hand, were and are created, but 'not shaped or formed' (Gen. 1:26). Scripture also tells us that "the sons of god" (translated from elohim meaning gods) lusting after "the daughters of men".
The phrase in the Hebrew "upon your belly you will walk, and dust you will eat, all the days of your life," is Hebrew Figurative Speech. We know that 'dust' cannot physically sustain life as food and one cannot 'walk' on his belly. This passage refers to the deprived state and condition of the Nachash and his descendants. They are 'smooth and slick' a descriptive picture of their deceptive attacking attitude. The 'dust' the Nachash eat and prey upon (in the figurative Hebrew) is Adamic man. The Nachash literally are the seed (children) of Satan. In Revelation 17:6 we read: "And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration." In Isa. 14:12-14 we see that Lucifer also seduced one third of all the angels (those under his command) into rebelling against G-d. in scripture, Lucifer is called "the god of this earth." (2 Cor. 4:4). When Eve met Lucifer in the Garden of Eden - Lucifer appeared to her as a "Nachash". The root word in Hebrew means "a whisperer, to hiss, to enchant." So the devil is a hissing whisperer who can and does enchant mankind. In Genesis Chapter 3 we see that Eve was mentally seduced by this "whisperer" and LISTENED to him and AGREED with what he had said, COMMITTING SPIRITUAL ADULTERY with him in her mind! In verse 13, the word "beguiled" in the Hebrew language means -- to lead astray, to mentally delude, TO SEDUCE!
This enchanting whisperer mentally seduced Eve into beLIEving his lies about G-d and the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. When Satan finished his seduction - Eve was no longer content with all that G-d had given her - she too, wanted more and so she too, rebelled against G-d!
What was the final result of this "seduction"? Eve went to Adam and he also ate, causing a curse to fall upon mankind and the earth. When G-d found out they had eaten the fruit - the only thing that He had forbidden them to eat, He condemned Satan and cursed him, but notice in verse 15 where it says: "And I will put ENMITY between you and the woman; (isn't it interesting that He didn't say Eve?) and between THY SEED and HER SEED." This enmity has existed between woman's seed and Satan from man's time in the Garden until now. In Revelation 2 it warns about the woman Jezebel and her teaching the way of Satan to the church. In Revelation 17:6 we read: "And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration." G-d cursed the ground because of what Adam did, so that mankind had to LABOR to get crops to grow. G-d will now curse Babylon and all that dwell therein for what religion and Satan have done. Satan's seed are created by spiritual means, his children are not created by PHYSICAL SEXUAL ACTS! It was a SPIRITUAL SEED that Satan had created by seducing Eve and then Adam to think as Satan thought and then they obeyed Satan's rather than G-d!
In the Book of Job we read:Job 1:6 Now there was a day when the sons of G-d came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. Job 2:1 Again there was a day when the sons of G-d came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the LORD. Job 38:7 When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of G-d shouted for joy. The angels here are called sons of G-d in the scriptures, but just exactly who does G-d consider to truly be His Son? In Hebrews 1;5 we read: " For unto which of the angels said He at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?
In Genesis 4:25 we read: "And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For G-d, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew." Clearly only when Adam "knew" Eve did she had seed or children. In John 10:27-29 we read: "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand." So clearly when we hear Jesus - He knows us and we become known as "the children of G-d" as evidenced in many places in scripture. In Matthew 13:38 we read: "The field is the world; the good seed are the children of The Kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;" If we choose instead to hear the whispers of Satan and then obey and follow Satan - we become the children of the devil or the wicked one!
The Mark of Cain
One of the most puzzling accounts in the book of Genesis concerns the mark of Cain. In Genesis 4 we read that the Lord (YHWH) pronounced a curse upon Cain after Cain slew his brother Abel, and when Cain complained about his sentence, the Lord placed a mark upon him lest future generations take revenge for this first homicide. Scholars for centuries have asked: Just what was this mark? In Romans 16:17 we read: "Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them." The book of Revelation tells us that, in the last days, there will again be a battle between those identified either by the seal of G-d or the mark of the beast. In Revelation 13:16-18 we read: "And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.". Please note that the "mark" is in not on the forehead - either you have a carnal mind (in your forehead) or you have received the mind of Christ! Know you not this scripture from Romans 8:7: "The carnal mind is enmity against G-d". Remember that G-d specifically said in Genesis 3:15: "And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel."
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Demonic hatred and animosity have been with us a long time. An early reference can be found in Genesis 3:15, when G-d described to Adam and Eve the consequences of their sin. He started by addressing Satan, the one who persuaded them to disobey His instructions, saying "And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed." How many times have we glossed over these words without realizing their impact on humanity? It is important to understand how these prophetic words, uttered over six thousand years ago, affect our lives today! The word enmity means animosity, hostility or hatred. G-d said that hatred would exist between Satan and the woman's offspring. We are Eve's offspring - the recipients of Satan's hatred. Make no mistake - Satan does exist! And his hatred for us is intense! Not only does he hate us, he has also, with great cunning and subtlety (Genesis 3:1), inculcated his hatred into our psyche. So great has his influence been that we have become like him. His hatred has become part of our very own nature. Satan's seed or offspring are those people who hate and do as Satan wants. G-d's offspring or children are those people who love and do as G-d wants!
Who is your G-d? What Is Your Religion/Denomination?
The different people of the world create their religion (denominational churches/gods) in their personal image and likeness. They create a denomination that authenticates and incorporates their various beLIEfs, desires, rites and rituals. In religion, man makes god into his own image. Religion is developed mainly around social cultures and traditions. It is mainly a way to influence social behaviors through the use of moral suasion. Religious "leaders" create a god that will bring psychological comfort in times of hardship. They create a god that will protect them from natural disasters, disease and extinction. Greedy opportunistic people who crave absolute power and authority are the cause of religious wars. Religion, politics and wealth have always been closely intertwined. Religion gives politicians and the rich individuals the tools to control their workers and servants it is also used as a tool to maintain political dominance of the world order. Most of the laws in these countries are based on religious fanaticism (denominations). When a competing religion threatens the economic control of another then terrorism, persecution and war are used to destroy the competition. Religious wars have more to do with wealth, power and greed, than they have to do with G-d, the truth, righteousness and/or piety.
Who Do You Serve?
You have to serve someone - either G-d or Satan - you have to serve someone! The Bible clearly says that we are servants (slaves) of whom we obey (Romans 6:16, II Peter 2:19). Under Satan's influence we have all disobeyed G-d's laws and by default become Satan's servants (I John 3:4, 8, Romans 3:23; 6:20). Sin is the transgression of G-d's law, we have all made the same mistake Adam and Eve made. Until we consciously reject Satan and turn to G-d we unwittingly remain Satan's servants. Many don't realize that the Bible describes Satan as 'the god of this age', or ruler of this world (II Corinthians 4:4). Even though he would not worship him, Jesus Christ acknowledged that Satan was the prince of this world (John 14:30 and Luke 4:5-6). As the invisible god of this world, working fervently behind the scenes to achieve his purpose, Satan has subtly infected mankind with his emotions of hatred and animosity (Ephesians 2:2, 6:12, John 8:44). The carnal mind under the influence of Satan has an enmity toward G-d (Romans 8:7). It permeates every aspect of our lives, determining our actions and destroying our relationships. The whole world is deceived (Revelation 12:9, II Corinthians 4:4) into thinking that Satan does not exist; that he is just some figment of the imagination. And all the while he is turning our minds against G-d and against each other. After having deceived Adam and Eve he turned the mind of their firstborn, Cain, against his brother Abel, whom he murdered (Genesis 4:6-8). It is also reflected in our history books covering the last six thousand years, which drip with the blood of the countless millions who have died in so many senseless wars. Satan's ultimate goal is to drive mankind to the point of self-destruction. Ever present is the prospect of nuclear holocaust (Armageddon) and the unimaginable destruction that would be caused by the unleashing of biological weapons - just one of several ways of destroying life on earth.
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In November, 2011, the Michigan state Senate passed an anti-bullying bill. But minutes before they voted, Republican lawmakers inserted special language into the bill to create a huge loophole: Bullying done because of a "sincerely held religious or moral conviction" isn't covered by the law. Rather than protecting students, the new law actually provides a road map that teaches kids how to religiously hate/bully -- and how to get away with it.
One can easily observe on radio, television, newspapers, magazines and on the internet the vicious hatred and bigotry spouted from every fundamentalist "Christian" pulpit across the country. Hate against abortionists, blacks, women, homosexuals, Mexicans and many others, Using the rhetoric of "Hate the sin, not the sinner," these people manage to convince themselves they can hate "sinners" with "justification". Using the rhetoric of," Jews were created out of mud" and "blacks are the result of Eve copulating with animals," some of these purveyors of hatred manage to convince themselves and "their" flocks that they can also hate entire other races with justification. When you click on: http://www.Jesus-is-savior.com/Books,%20Tracts%20&%20Preaching/Printed%20Sermons/Dr%20Jack%20Hyles/the_Christians_hate_life.htm you will find Pastor Jack Hyles "teaching" on the "Christian's Hate Life" - "Now what should the Christian hate? He should hate what God hates." But, what does G-d really hate? Did G-d so "hate" the sinful world that He sent His Son to die for it or is John 3:16 really the truth when we read: " "For G-d so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." G-d is love not hate!
In 1 John 3:15 we read: "Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him." In Matthew 5:20-22 we read: "For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees (religion), ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire." Another translation puts it this way: "But I can guarantee that whoever is angry with another believer will answer for it in court. Whoever calls another believer an insulting name will answer for it in the highest court. Whoever calls another believer a fool will answer for it in hellfire." Why? Because they have judged - and Jesus warned us: "Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged!" and "Let Him Who is Without Sin Cast the First Stone!" Does your religious "leader" suggest that when you do this "judging" you are "merely discerning poor behavior, ethics, morals, and values" in another? Before you harm yourself and your brother or neighbor - I would ask G-d to personally tell you - if you are the one that is wrong - before you "righteously" judge another's actions - or lack thereof!
“Judge not, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven” (Luke 6:37). The apostles James and Paul, different in so many ways, echo it using almost the same words. James writes, “Who are you to judge your neighbour?” (James 4:12). And Paul: “Who are you to judge someone else’s servant?” (Romans 14:4). Why not judge those who, by their negligence, weaknesses or oversights, cause harm or setbacks? We (the accusers of the brethren) can of course come up with many excellent reasons to judge our neighbours and fellow servants: it is for their own good, so that they may learn and make progress…. Jesus knows the human heart, and he is not taken in by the most hidden motivations. He said, “What are you looking at the straw in your brother’s eye for? And the beam in your own eye, do you not notice it?” (Luke 6:41). The self-righteous "I" will use the faults of others to reassure "I" of my own "worth". The reason to judge someone else is to flatter your own self-love (see Luke 18:9-14). But if you are on the lookout for other's smallest mistakes, you will never confront your own sins, short-comings and/or problems and your need for forgiveness and deliverance! The thousand and one faults that we can find in others do not yet prove that we are not sinners in need of forgiveness and deliverance. The harshness of these premature judgments are only temporarily hiding our own insecurity, failures, sins and fears of being judged by the One before whom we must all stand on that terrible day of The Last Judgment!. Satan and his seed are already judged and you will know them by their hate!
It's common to hear that religion generally, or Babylonian "Christianity" in particular, are vital foundations for leading a moral life. Without these religious doctrines, religion says it's just not possible to be truly moral - because G-d is the author of morality and Babylonian "Christianity", as the only "True Religion", transmits G-d's wishes to us. If we ignore what Babylonian "Christianity" tells us, we'll inevitably act immorally. This isn't a credible position. Religious people hate - true Christians love. You do not need to hear man or demon - you need to hear the Lord G-d and obey Him!
Recently, there was a lawsuit to keep a Christian cross from being erected at the World Trade Center Memorial - do you know how the current Babylonian "Christians" reacted and commented? There is post after post from Babylonian "Christians advocate killing atheists." What ever happened to Jesus' command to "turn the other cheek"?
Babylonian "Christian" hate Pastor Steven Anderson is praying for President Barack Obama's death. Anderson, yet another hate spewing homophobic Babylonian "Christian", is Pastor of the Faithful World Baptist Church, in Tempe, Arizona. Aside from praying for President Barack Obama's death, Pastor Anderson seems fixated on homosexuality. His fixation is clearly unhealthy, and could very well be indicative of an individual unable to process his own sexual confusion. Anderson trots out the usual Babylonian "Christian" slander and smear on the gay lifestyle. Anderson claims that homosexuals recruit through rape and the molesting of children. Yet Anderson goes one better than most hate filled Babylonian "Christians". Babylonian "Christians" usually mask their hatred and bigotry with a cutesy expression like: "hate the sin but love the sinner". To his credit Anderson is not so two-faced. Anderson says what many Babylonian "Christians" are frightened to admit: Anderson wants the death penalty for homosexuals. The source for such a draconian response? The Old Testament, of course. Babylonian "Christian" Pastor Steven Anderson wants homosexuals put to death, just as the Old Testament mandates. In addition, the "good" Pastor also prays for President's Obama's death. One can only suppose that he teaches "his" Babylonian flock to share similar hopes and aspirations. But, who among them is without sin - so they can cast the first stone? I am not under the old testament law but I am thankfully saved by grace.
Controversial US evangelical Rev Ted Haggard recently agreed to resign as the leader of the New Life Church, after its investigative board issued a recommendation for his removal. The recommendation stated that he was guilty of "sexually immoral conduct". New Life Church stated, "We, the Overseer Board of New Life Church, have concluded our deliberations concerning the moral failings of Pastor Ted Haggard. Our investigation and Pastor Haggard's public statements have proven without a doubt that he has committed sexually immoral conduct." Earlier an "escort" reported that Haggard, who has also resigned from his position as the president of the US National Association of Evangelicals, had been paying him to partake in homosexual relations for three years. Pastor Ted Haggard, who was voted one of the most influential evangelical preachers in the United States for his determined stance against gay marriage and homosexuality in general. He once stated; "homosexual activity, like adulterous relationships, is clearly condemned in the Scriptures." This was shortly before he was revealed to have been involved in a three-year long homosexual relationship with a male prostitute. Paul Barnes, founder of Grace Chapel in Colorado. Despite preaching about how homosexuality was an unnatural sin condemned by scripture, actually confessed in December 2006: "I have struggled with homosexuality since I was a 5-year-old boy. . . ." It seems wherever you look, more and more outspoken critics of homosexuality are proving the stereotype right by admitting their own uncertain sexuality. How many priests, pastors and religious Republican "leaders" have also been caught in the very homosexual act?
Paul wrote that not only was he the greatest apostle - he also was the chief among sinners. Religion does not tolerate sinners. Jesus forgives them all - if they will simply ask. If we are truly children of G-d we also must forgive. In Matthew 18:21-22 we read: "Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven." Have you forgiven all of your brethren or do you still hate (dislike) and accuse them?
Babylonian "Christianity" today is filled with Satanic hate - these "Christians" hate homosexuals, abortions, Democrats, Muslims, atheists, Liberals, other races, Pagans. Wiccans, Socialists, Communists, evolutionists, agnostics, other denominations, other religions, etc. They beLIEve in doing so they are doing what G-d wants. Because they can not hear G-d - they ignore what Jesus clearly commanded and taught about love and hate. Babylonian "Christianity" today instructs their members to vote Republican and not for the baby killing, queer loving Democrats. Jesus preferred the company of sinners and harlots to "religious leaders". Why? Sinners do not hate like religious people do and always have done. Jesus came to die for the sinners - the religious "leaders" are truly self-righteous and justify their hate and prejudice and therefore will never even think to ask for His forgiveness. Remember the woman caught in Adultery? Did Jesus want her dead or did my loving Jesus simply forgive her? Even as my loving Jesus was being crucified He forgave and saved a thief from going to Hell.
What did Jesus command us to do? In John 15:12-17 we read: "This is my (ONLY) commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. These things I command you, that ye love one another." The first fruit of the Holy Spirit is LOVE! The first fruit of Satan obviously is the opposite - HATE! Babylon (the religious churches) (like Adam and Eve) are breaking the only commandment they were given!
What about the Law? In Matthew 22: 35-40 we read: "Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying, Master, which is the great commandment in the law? Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy G-d with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets."
In Galatians 3: 1-29 we read: "O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh? Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain. He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? Even as Abraham believed G-d, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. And the scripture, foreseeing that G-d would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them. But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of G-d, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them. Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto. Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ. And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of G-d in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect. For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise: but God gave it to Abraham by promise. Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator. Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but G-d is one. Is the law then against the promises of G-d? G-d forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law. But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe. But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed. Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. For ye are all the children of G-d by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise." Dear one Satan has bewitched mankind from the very beginning and continues to do so to this very day!
When a person gets saved by grace not works, Satan comes in to try to steal steal them back from G-d. Satan is very wise and appears as an angel of light (religion) in order to deceive us. His main tricks are to whisper that it is good and pleases G-d for us to try to help G-d, to hate and accuse all the "evil others" and not to be content with "our daily bead".
Paul said in Ep. 6:12, "we wrestle not against flesh and blood." The battle or conflict is not with people, or nations, but with Satan and his demons. We need to know and remember and recognize that many times when people oppose us, the reason behind it is spiritual. You can resist the devil and he will flee from you. You are having a terrible argument with a loved one and the phone rings - you can and often do - simply stop screaming and sweetly answer the phone with a pleasant: "Hello!" Now after the phone call has ended you can allow the devil's whispers to "make' you return in anger to "your" argument (and Satanic hate) or you can simply say as children of G-d: "I love you!" You must choose this day whom you will serve.
This a real battle, dear one--In John 10:10, Scripture tells us that the thief (Satan) cometh only to steal, kill, and destroy." And make no mistake about it--that is exactly what he is doing today--the same as yesterday--and he is good at it--he is experienced--and he has every kind of evil thing at his disposal--he has every evil force and being in the spiritual realm to use at will against every child of G-d. Unlike G-d who loves us, Satan hates us and has no mercy--Satan has no allegiance to anyone--his main objectives are to lead us astray, to cause discontentment and doubt, to tear up, cause fear and worry, to kill and destroy, by any means possible. If one way doesn't get the job done, he'll try another and another and another. In Eph. 2:2 the Bible says, "wherein times past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit now worketh in the children of disobedience (Satan's seed (descendants of the Nachash)." The New Testament tells us in Phil. 4:13, I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. And, in Luke 10:19, "Jesus said I give you power over all power." It goes further in vs. 20, and says for us not to rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your name is written in heaven."
Satan is fighting for our very souls, and he'll keep us from our rightful place in heaven by whatever means he can. It is not only important, but imperative we realize where our spiritual battle is and to know how to recognize the enemy and to defeat him. Our very souls and eternal lives are at stake. We are to Love one another and not hate or curse - we can not even hate our enemies! Dear one, you must learn to be content!
In the Living Translation in Eze. 33:13--"I have said the good man will live. But if he sins, expecting his past goodness to save him then none of his good deeds will be remembered. I will destroy him for his sins." Now, some people will say, I've been saved and I'm going to heaven--There's no question in their minds because someone, somewhere, at sometime, told them once saved always saved--Now what we just read tells me that even if I'm saved and I go back out into sin, I'm not going to have eternal life unless I repent for those new sins. Forgiveness is just a prayer away!! But, Satan is very clever and most people who are greedy, or hating and/or dividing the Body of Christ actually think they are "right". Self righteous sinners will never ask G-d for forgiveness because they have been deceived into beLIEving that what they are doing is what G-d Himself wants them to do! Who told them this lie - the devil!
Here are some ways that Satan will try to attack and destroy us:
(1) Temptation - He tempts people (using his demons) by putting various kinds of imaginations in our minds and whispering words of deceit (See Gen. 3:1-6). Satan was allowed to tempt Jesus--Read Matt. 4:1-10. In Luke 22:31-32 we read "And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren." You must learn to be content and to resist temptation dear one.
(2) Satan Deceives - In 2 Corinth. 11:14 - the Scripture tells us "and no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. I believe that most religious leaders (if they do not hear Him) are deceived --It doesn't matter how much or exactly in what area(s) they are deceived--it has given Satan and his demons something to work with and believe me, they take every opportunity and chance they can and work with it and they will keep coming back to the deception(s) like rats to a heap of garbage. Some people might ask "why"? Well, Satan is trying to take as many with him to hell that he can and he'll use whatever means he can. Each and every Christian poses a real threat to Satan---you see, we're all called, and a few of us are chosen--Satan attacks those with the most potential of tearing up his kingdom and taking G-d's people out of Babylon. What each of us do with our "calling" determines whether we're chosen. It is not an easy walk--Satan will always put obstacles in our way--it is how overcomers learn to deal with these obstacles and how you handle them that sets the overcomers apart!!! G-d will always go with you through all Satan's storms, if you allow Him to. He will never leave you drown, so long as you hold onto Him and keep His commandment to love one another! See 2 Tim. 1:7 - It says, "For G-d hath not given us a spirit of fear; but of power, and of love (not hate), and of a sound mind.
(3) Lies/Hate - In John 8:44 Jesus said: "Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it." Jesus spoke this to religious "leaders" who wanted Jesus to agree that the woman taken in adultery should be killed. Has your pastor (Satan) convinced you to hate (kill) anyone dear one?
(4) Greed - In Mark 8:36 - the Bible says "What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his soul?" Are you like Lucifer/Satan and not content with what G-d has given you, dear one?
(5) Satan accuses G-d's people - In Rev. 12:10, the Bible refers to Satan as the "Accuser of the brethren." It goes further and says he accuses us day and night before G-d. Satan rejoices when he can get anyone (especially religious people) to do his work! How many "Christians" love to help Satan spread rumors, prejudice, envy, gossip, slander, accusations and other harmful words/lies about G-d's people? They have personally chosen to become the accusers of the brethren!
We need to understand and remember that lies, greed, gossip, covetness, fear, hate, prejudice, self-righteousness and pride are major soul destroyers in Satan's kingdom. If you see these operating in a person, you know that Satan has been successful in causing that person to yield themselves (to become his children or seed) to follow Satan to Hell.
In Eph. 6:12 - Scripture says we wrestle not against flesh and blood--We have to remember that only in Christ's power and authority can we drive these demonic influences, powers and principalities out of their positions of influence. G-d has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and a sound mind! Satan gives us fear, hate, weakness and a corrupt mind. If we are in a right relationship with G-d and are keeping His Commandment to Love One Another - we have nothing to fear--If not, then we need to humble ourselves and pray crying out to G-d to forgive us, save us, deliver us and fill us with Him.
Angels are mentioned at least 108 times in the Old Testament and 165 times in the New Testament. Angels can take on the appearance of men when the occasion demands. How else could some “entertain angels unaware” (Hebrews 13:2)? But, you can't trust every angel. The Bible classifies some angels as “elect” (1 Timothy 5:21) or “holy” (Matthew 25:31; Mark 8:38). All angels were originally holy, enjoying the presence of G-d (Matthew 18:10) and the environment of heaven (Mark 13:32). Other angels chose to oppose G-d under the leadership of Satan (Matthew 25:41; 2 Peter 2:4; Jude 6; Ephesians 6:12). We often call these angels “demons.” I John 4:1 we read: "Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of G-d: because many false prophets are gone out into the world." In 1 Corinthians 7;40 Paul wrote: "But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of G-d." In Revelation 18:2 we read: "And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird." We have all met the enemy and he is still whispering to and accusing us!
Satan and his demons, devils, spirits, unclean and hateful birds have truly taken over denominational or Babylonian "Christianity' and convinced those who reside therein to hate not love. We are to be known by our love for one another. In 1 Timothy 2:1-4 we read: "I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority (including President Obama), that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases G-d our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. Yet members of the Babylonian "Church" continue to send me hate mail on Obama and any other poor soul that does not agree with their damn doctrine(s). How on earth did the devil convince "Christian" pastors to ignore G-d's written and spoken commandments and to actually pray for the death of our leaders? Jesus made it very clear that His Church should do the following in Matthew 5:44-45 "But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them who despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust."
G-d has begun His Holy judgment at the House of the Lord (1 Peter 4:17). He cursed the earth when Adam and Eve listened to, obeyed Satan and rebelled against G-d. Now G-d is about to curse the Great Whore Babylon and all her daughters for doing the same thing! In Revelation 18:4 we read: "And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her (Babylon or religion or the denominational churches), my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues." In Zechariah 2:6-7 we read: "Ho, ho, come forth, and flee from the land of the north, saith the LORD: for I have spread you abroad as the four winds of the heaven, saith the LORD. Deliver thyself, O Zion (the true church), that dwellest with the daughter of Babylon (the whore)."
Who is the Great Whore and who are her daughters in Revelation?
Several Old Testament prophets referred to Jerusalem as being a spiritual harlot and a mother of such harlotry (Isaiah 1:21; Jeremiah 2:20; Jeremiah 3:1-11; Ezekiel 16:1-43; Ezekiel 23, Galatians 4:25). Some of the these Old Testament prophecies as well as the warnings in the New Testament concerning Jerusalem are in fact very close to the text concerning Babylon in Revelation, suggesting that John may well have actually been citing those prophecies in his description of Babylon. In Matthew 23:34-37 and Luke 11:47-51, Jesus himself assigned all of the bloodguilt for the killing of the prophets and of the saints (of all time) to the Pharisees (religious leaders) of Jerusalem, and, in Revelation 17:6 and 18:20,24, almost identical phrasing is used in charging that very same bloodguilt to Babylon. This is also bolstered by Jesus' statement that "it's not possible for a prophet to be killed outside of Jerusalem." (Luke 13:33). In Revelation 17:6 we read: "And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration." In John 19:37 we read: "And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they pierced." Finally dear one, in Matthew 25:40 we read: "And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." In the New Testament the Apostle tells us that Satan appears, often, as an angel of light. If the devil appeared to us with pitchfork, horns and hooves we would recognize him as the evil one. Satan is most successful when he comes counterfeiting the appearance and activity of G-d. [..."For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is not strange if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds." 2 Cor. 11:13-15]. I believe the Great Whore and her daughters are religion. Please see: http://www.leavebabylon.com .
Love does not kill dear one - hate does!
Again I say: "Love One another!"
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Do not be mistaken about Evil dear one:
Jeremiah 36:3 It may be that the house of Judah will hear all the EVIL which I intend to do to them, so that every one may turn from his EVIL way, and that I may forgive their iniquity and their sin.
Jeremiah 32:42 For thus says YHWH (Yahweh): Just as I have brought all this great EVIL upon this people, so I will bring upon them all the good that I promise them.
Amos 3:6 Does EVIL befall a city, unless YHWH (Yahweh) has done it?
Jeremiah 11:11 Therefore, thus says YHWH (Yahweh), Behold, I am bringing EVIL upon them which they cannot escape; though they cry to me, I will not listen to them.
Jeremiah 14:16 And the people to whom they are prophesying, Are cast into out-places of Jerusalem, Because of the famine, and of the sword, And they have none burying them, Them, their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, And I have poured out upon them this EVIL. (YLT)
Jeremiah 18:11 Now, therefore, say to the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem: 'Thus says YHWH (Yahweh), Behold, I am shaping EVIL against you and devising a plan against you. Return, every one from his EVIL way, and amend your ways and your doings.
Jeremiah 19:3 You shall say, 'Hear the word of YHWH (Yahweh), O kings of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem. Thus says YHWH (Yahweh) of hosts, the Elohim of Israel, Behold, I am bringing such EVIL upon this place that the ears of every one who hears of it will tingle.
Jeremiah 19:15 Thus says YHWH (Yahweh) Behold, I am bringing upon this city and upon all its towns all the EVIL that I have pronounced against it, because they have stiffened their neck, refusing to hear my words.
Jeremiah 23:12 Therefore their way shall be to them like slippery paths in the darkness, into which they shall be driven and fall; for I will bring EVIL upon them in the year of their punishment, says YHWH (Yahweh).
Jeremiah 26:13 Now therefore amend your ways and your doings, and obey the voice of YHWH (Yahweh) and YHWH (Yahweh) will repent of the EVIL which he has pronounced against you.
Jeremiah 35:17 Therefore, thus says YHWH (Yahweh), of Jacob: Behold, I am bringing on Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem all the EVIL that I have pronounced against them; because I have spoken to them and they have not listened, I have called to them and they have not answered.
Jeremiah 36:31 And I will punish him and his offspring and his servants for their iniquity; I will bring upon them, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and upon the men of Judah, all the EVIL that I have pronounced against them, but they would not hear.
Jeremiah 40:2 The captain of the guard took Jeremiah and said to him, "YHWH (Yahweh) pronounced this EVIL against this place;
Jeremiah 42:10 If you will remain in this land, then I will build you up and not pull you down; I will plant you, and not pluck you up; for I repent of the EVIL which I did to you.
Jeremiah 42:17 All the men who set their faces to go to Egypt to live there shall die by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence; they shall have no remnant or survivor from the EVIL which I will bring upon them.
Jeremiah 44:2 Thus says YHWH (Yahweh) of Jacob: You have seen all the EVIL that I brought upon Jerusalem and upon all the cities of Judah. Behold, this day they are a desolation, and no one dwells in them,
Jeremiah 45:5 And do you seek great things for yourself? Seek them not; for, behold, I am bringing EVIL upon all flesh, says YHWH (Yahweh); but I will give you your life as a prize of war in all places to which you may go.
Jeremiah 49:37 I will terrify Elam before their enemies, and before those who seek their life; I will bring EVIL upon them, my fierce anger, says YHWH (Yahweh). I will send the sword after them, until I have consumed them;
Jeremiah 51:64 and say, 'Thus shall Babylon sink, to rise no more, because of the EVIL that I am bringing upon her.'" Thus far are the words of Jeremiah.
Ezekiel 6:10 And they shall know that I am YHWH (Yahweh); I have not said in vain that I would do this EVIL to them.
Micah 2:3 Therefore thus says YHWH (Yahweh): Behold, against this family I am devising EVIL, from which you cannot remove your necks; and you shall not walk haughtily, for it will be an EVIL time.
1 Kings 21:29 Have you seen how Ahab has humbled himself before me? Because he has humbled himself before me, I will not bring the EVIL in his days; but in his son's days I will bring the EVIL upon his house.
2 Chronicles 34:24 Thus says YHWH (Yahweh), Behold, I will bring EVIL upon this place and upon its inhabitants, all the curses that are written in the book which was read before the king of Judah.
2 Chronicles 34:28 Behold, I will gather you to your fathers, and you shall be gathered to your grave in peace, and your eyes shall not see all the EVIL which I will bring upon this place and its inhabitants.'" And they brought back word to the king.
1 Samuel 16:23 And whenever the EVIL spirit from YHWH (Yahweh) was upon Saul, David took the lyre and played it with his hand; so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the EVIL spirit departed from him.
1 Samuel 18:10 And on the morrow an EVIL spirit from YHWH (Yahweh) rushed upon Saul, and he raved within his house, while David was playing the lyre, as he did day by day. Saul had his spear in his hand;
1 Samuel 19:9 Then an EVIL spirit from YHWH (Yahweh) came upon Saul, as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand; and David was playing the lyre.
1 Samuel 16:15 And Saul's servants said to him, "Behold now, an EVIL spirit from YHWH (Yahweh) is tormenting you.
1 Samuel 16:14 Now the Spirit of YHWH (Yahweh) departed from Saul, and an EVIL spirit from YHWH (Yahweh) tormented him.
Micah 1:12 For the inhabitants of Maroth wait anxiously for good, because EVIL has come down from YHWH (Yahweh) to the gate of Jerusalem.
2 Samuel 12:11-12 Thus says YHWH (Yahweh), 'Behold, I will raise up EVIL against you out of your own house; and I will take your wives before your eyes, and give them to your neighbor, and he shall lie with your wives in the sight of this sun. For you did it secretly; but I will do this thing before all Israel, and before the sun.'
Judges 9:23 And YHWH (Yahweh) sent an EVIL spirit between Abim'elech and the men of Shechem; and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abim'elech;
1 Kings 14:10 therefore behold, I will bring EVIL upon the house of Jerobo'am, and will cut off from Jerobo'am every male, both bond and free in Jacob, and will utterly consume the house of Jerobo'am, as a man burns up dung until it is all gone.
2 Kings 21:12 therefore thus says YHWH (Yahweh), of Jacob, Behold, I am bringing upon Jerusalem and Judah such EVIL that the ears of every one who hears of it will tingle.
Isaiah 31:2 And He also [is] wise, and bringeth in EVIL, And His words He hath not turned aside, And He hath risen against a house of EVIL doers, And against the help of workers of iniquity. (YLT)
Prov.16: 4 "YHWH (Yahweh) has made all for His purpose, and also the wrong for the day of EVIL"
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Is your Father G-d or is your father the devil?
Hatred and animosity have been with us a long time. An early reference can be found in Genesis 3:15, when G-d described to Adam and Eve the consequences of their sin. He started by addressing Satan, the one who persuaded them to disobey His one commandment, saying "And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed." How many times have we glossed over these words without realizing their impact on humanity? It is important to understand how these prophetic words, uttered over six thousand years ago, affect our lives today! The word enmity means animosity, hostility or hatred. G-d said that hatred would exist between Satan and the woman's offspring. We are Eve's offspring - the recipients of Satan's hatred. Make no mistake - Satan does exist! And his hatred for us is intense! Not only does he hate us, he has also, with great cunning and subtlety (Genesis 3:1), inculcated his hatred into our psyche. So great has his influence been that we have become like him. His hatred has become part of our very own nature!
Who is Satan?
From what we can glean from the pages of the Bible - Satan was formerly Lucifer. A high-ranking angelic being of great beauty and talent, he was created as a ministering spirit, one of the cherubim that covered the very throne of G-d (Exodus 25:17-20, Ezekiel 28:14-15). The Bible doesn't tell us how long it took for Lucifer to develop a rebellious attitude. But eventually iniquity (sin) was found in him (v.15) and he rebelled against G-d trying to take over G-d's throne (Isaiah 14:12-17). After he was defeated in his attempt to overthrow G-d, Lucifer became known as
Satan, which means (our) adversary. Angels were created for a different purpose and were not given the same potential as humans (Hebrews 1:5, 2:5-8). G-d's purpose in creating mankind was to give them the opportunity of choosing to become His own sons and daughters (Romans 8:14-17). Lucifer tried to take the glory and honor reserved for man by trying to depose G-d from His throne. Having been defeated he is now focusing all his efforts on preventing us from reaching our potential - from becoming part of G-d's family. Like a roaring lion he seeks to devour us (I Peter 5:8).
Who is your G-d? What is your religion?
The different people of the world create their gods in their personal image and likeness. They create a god that authenticates their various beLIEfs, rites and rituals. Religion is developed mainly around social cultures and traditions. It is mainly a way to influence social behaviors through the use of moral suasion. They create a god that will bring psychological comfort in times of hardship. They create a god that will protect them from natural disasters, disease and extinction. Greedy opportunistic people who crave absolute power and authority are the cause of religious wars. Religion, politics and wealth have always been closely intertwined. Religion gives politicians and the rich individuals the tools to control their workers and servants it is also used as a tool to maintain political dominance of the world order. Most of the laws in these countries are based on religious fanaticism (denominations). When a competing religion threatens the economic control of another then terrorism, persecution and war are used to destroy the competition. Religious wars have more to do with wealth, power and greed, than they have to do with G-d, the truth, righteousness and/or piety.
Who Do You Serve? You have to serve someone - either G-d or Satan - you have to serve someone...
The Bible clearly says that we are servants (slaves) of whom we obey (Romans 6:16, II Peter 2:19). Under Satan's influence we have all disobeyed G-d's laws and by default become Satan's servants (I John 3:4, 8, Romans 3:23; 6:20). Sin is the transgression of G-d's law, we have all made the same mistake Adam and Eve made. Until we consciously reject Satan and turn to G-d we unwittingly remain Satan's servants. Many don't realize that the Bible describes Satan as 'the god of this age', or ruler of this world (II Corinthians 4:4). Even though he would not
worship him, Jesus Christ acknowledged that Satan was the prince of this world (John 14:30 and Luke 4:5-6). As the invisible god of this world, working fervently behind the scenes to[]achieve his purpose, Satan has subtly infected mankind with his emotions of hatred and animosity (Ephesians 2:2, 6:12, John 8:44). The carnal mind under the influence of Satan has an enmity toward G-d (Romans 8:7). It permeates every aspect of our lives, determining our actions and destroying our relationships. The whole world is deceived (Revelation 12:9, II Corinthians 4:4) into thinking that he does not exist; that he is just some figment of the imagination. And all the while he is turning our minds against G-d and against each other. After having deceived Adam and Eve he turned the mind of their firstborn, Cain, against his brother Abel, whom he murdered (Genesis 4:6-8). It is also reflected in our history books covering the last six thousand years, which drip with the blood of the countless millions who have died in so many senseless wars. Satan's ultimate goal is to drive mankind to the point of self-destruction. Ever present is the prospect of nuclear holocaust and the unimaginable destruction that would be caused by the unleashing of biological weapons - just one of several ways of destroying life on earth. Fortunately G-d is in charge and Satan can do nothing without His consent. For example, when Satan attacked Job's character he was restricted by G-d in what he could do to him (Job 1:12, 2:6).
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Literally Half a Billion Google Sites currently tell you it is "ok to hate" if you are supposedly a Christian!
One can easily observe on radio, television, newspapers, magazines and on the internet the vicious hatred and bigotry spouted from every fundamentalist "Christian" pulpit across the country. Hate against abortionists, blacks, women, homosexuals, Mexicans and many others, Using the rhetoric of "Hate the sin, not the sinner," these people manage to convince themselves they can hate "sinners" with "justification". Using the rhetoric of," Jews were created out of mud" and "blacks are the result of Eve copulating with animals," some of these purveyors of hatred manage to convince themselves and "their" flocks that they can also hate entire races with justification. When you click on: http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/Books,%20Tracts%20&%20Preaching/Printed%20Sermons/Dr%20Jack%20Hyles/the_christians_hate_life.htm you will find Pastor Jack Hyles "teaching" on the "Christian's Hate Life" - "Now what should the Christian hate? He should hate what God hates." But, what does G-d really hate? Did G-d so "hate" the sinful world that He sent His only begotten Son to die for it or is John 3:16 really the truth when we read: " "For G-d so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." G-d is love not hate!
In 1 John 3:15 we read: "Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him." In Matthew 5:20-22 we read: "For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire." Another translation puts it this way: "But I can guarantee that whoever is angry with another believer will answer for it in court. Whoever calls another believer an insulting name will answer for it in the highest court. Whoever calls another believer a fool will answer for it in hellfire."
It's common to hear that religion generally, or Babylonian "Christianity" in particular, are vital foundations for leading a moral life. Without these doctrines, it's just not possible to be truly moral because G-d is the author of morality and Babylonian "Christianity", as the only "True Religion", transmits G-d's wishes to us. If we ignore what Babylonian "Christianity" tells us, we'll inevitably act immorally. This isn't a credible position. In the December 2004 / January 2005 issue of Free Inquiry, Paul Edwards writes about Bertrand Russell’s critiques of the argument that what he saw as "Christianity" is even particularly moral to begin with, much less is necessary for morality: Russell shares the view of Hume, Nietzsche, Freud, and many other freethinkers that religion, so far from making people “moral,” has by and large the opposite effect. He deplores the repressive morality and also the contempt for the body that has gone hand in hand with "Christianity". These cause perversions and endless misery. There is also the tendency to persecute members of other religions and above all unbelievers. Most religious believers dimly realize that their views are not based on evidence and are either simply the result of early indoctrination or of some irrational need. This is so even when they offer arguments and “evidence.” The unbeliever, especially if he is highly educated and unapologetic for his views, disturbs them and, in Russell’s words, they become “furious.” In the old days, they could have the unbeliever burnt. The “burning” days are (supposedly) over, but, as Nietzsche observed, “they love us now because they can no longer kill us.” Their love frequently takes strange forms, as in the 1940 case in New York City in which a bigoted judge, egged on by unscrupulous politicians, found Bertrand Russell “judicially unfit” to be a teacher at City College. Religious people hate - true Christians love.
Recently, there was a lawsuit to keep a Christian cross from being erected at the World Trade Center Memorial - do you know how the current Babylonian "Christians" reacted and commented? What were their comments regarding this? One Man’s Blog has a screen capture of the comments, and has also linked each comment to the person’s Facebook profile page. There is post after post from Babylonian "Christians advocate killing atheists." What ever happened to Jesus' command to "turn the other cheek"?
Babylonian "Christian" hate Pastor Steven Anderson is praying for President Barack Obama's death. Anderson, yet another hate spewing homophobic Babylonian "Christian", is Pastor of the Faithful World Baptist Church, in Tempe, Arizona. Aside from praying for President Barack Obama's death, Pastor Anderson seems fixated on homosexuality. His fixation is clearly unhealthy, and could very well be indicative of an individual unable to process his own sexual confusion. Anderson trots out the usual Babylonian "Christian" slander and smear on the gay lifestyle. Anderson claims that homosexuals recruit through rape and the molesting of children. Yet Anderson goes one better than most hate filled Babylonian "Christians". Babylonian "Christians" usually mask their hatred and bigotry with a cutesy expression like: "hate the sin but love the sinner". To his credit Anderson is not so two-faced. Anderson says what many Babylonian "Christians" are frightened to admit: Anderson wants the death penalty for homosexuals. The source for such a draconian response? The Old Testament, of course. Babylonian "Christian" Pastor Steven Anderson wants homosexuals put to death, just as the Old Testament mandates. In addition, the "good" Pastor also prays for President's Obama's death. One can only suppose that he teaches "his" flock to share similar hopes and aspirations. But, who among them is without sin - so they can cast the first stone? I am not under the old testament law but I am thankfully saved by grace.
Controversial US evangelical Rev Ted Haggard recently agreed to resign as the leader of the New Life Church, after its investigative board issued a recommendation for his removal. The recommendation stated that he was guilty of "sexually immoral conduct". New Life Church stated, "We, the Overseer Board of New Life Church, have concluded our deliberations concerning the moral failings of Pastor Ted Haggard. Our investigation and Pastor Haggard's public statements have proven without a doubt that he has committed sexually immoral conduct." Earlier an "escort" reported that Haggard, who has also resigned from his position as the president of the US National Association of Evangelicals, had been paying him to partake in homosexual relations for three years. Pastor Ted Haggard, who was voted one of the most influential evangelical preachers in the United States for his determined stance against gay marriage and homosexuality in general. He once stated; "homosexual activity, like adulterous relationships, is clearly condemned in the Scriptures." This was shortly before he was revealed to have been involved in a three-year long homosexual relationship with a male prostitute. Paul Barnes, founder of Grace Chapel in Colorado. Despite preaching about how homosexuality was an unnatural sin condemned by scripture, actually confessed in December 2006: "I have struggled with homosexuality since I was a 5-year-old boy. . . ." It seems wherever you look, more and more outspoken critics of homosexuality are proving the stereotype right by admitting their own uncertain sexuality. How many priests and religious Republican "leaders" have also been caught in the very act?
Paul wrote that not only was he the greatest apostle - he also was the chief among sinners. Religion does not tolerate sinners. Jesus forgives them all - if they will simply ask.
Babylonian "Christianity" today is filled with hate - these "Christians" hate homosexuals, abortions, Democrats, Muslims, atheists, Liberals, other races, Pagans. Wiccans, Socialists, Communists, evolutionists, agnostics, other denominations, other religions, etc. They beLIEve in doing so they are doing what G-d wants. Because they can not hear G-d they ignore what Jesus clearly commanded and taught about hate. Babylonian "Christianity" today instructs their members to vote Republican and not for the baby killing, queer loving Democrats. Jesus preferred the company of sinners and harlots to "religious leaders". Why? Sinners do not hate like religious people do and always have done. Jesus came to die for the sinners - the religious "leaders" are truly self-righteous and justify their hate and prejudice and therefore will never even think to ask for His forgiveness. Remember the woman caught in Adultery? Did my loving Jesus want her dead or did my loving Jesus simply forgive her? Even as my loving Jesus was being crucified He saved a thief from Hell!
What did Jesus command us to do? In John 15:12-17 we read: "This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. These things I command you, that ye love one another." The first fruit of the Holy Spirit is LOVE!
What about the Law? In Matthew 22: 35-40 we read: "Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying, Master, which is the great commandment in the law? Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy G-d with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets."
In Galatians 3: 1-29 we read: "O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh? Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain. He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? Even as Abraham believed G-d, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. And the scripture, foreseeing that G-d would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them. But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of G-d, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them. Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto. Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ. And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of G-d in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect. For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise: but God gave it to Abraham by promise. Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator. Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but G-d is one. Is the law then against the promises of G-d? G-d forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law. But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe. But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed. Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. For ye are all the children of G-d by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise."
When a person gets saved, Satan comes in to try to steal steal them back from G-d. Satan is vey wise and appears as an angel of light (religion) in order to deceive us. His main trick is to tell us that it is good and pleases G-d to hate and even kill the "evil others".
Paul said in Ep. 6:12, "we wrestle not against flesh and blood." The battle or conflict is not with people, or nations, but with Satan and his demons. We need to know and remember and recognize that many times when people oppose us, the reason behind it is spiritual. You can resist the devil and he will flee from you. You can be having a terrible argument with a loved one and the phone rings - then, you can and often do - simply stop screaming and sweetly answer the phone with a pleasant: "Hello!" Now after the phone call has ended you can allow the devil to "make' you return in anger to "your" argument or you can simply say: "I love you!".
This a real a battle, people--In John 10:10, Scripture tells us that the thief (Satan) cometh only to steal, kill, and destroy." And make no mistake about it--that is exactly what he is doing today--the same as yesterday--and he is good at it--he is experienced--and he has every kind of evil thing at his disposal--he has every evil force and being in the spiritual realm to use at will against every child of G-d. Unlike G-d who loves us, Satan hates us and has no mercy--Satan has no allegiance to anyone--his main objective is to tear up, destruct, kill, destroy, by any means possible. If one way doesn't get the job done, he'll try another and another and another. In Eph. 2:2 the Bible says, "wherein times past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit now worketh in the children of disobedience." The New Testament tells us in Phil. 4:13, I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. And, in Luke 10:19, "Jesus said I give you power over all power." It goes further in vs. 20, and says for us not to rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your name is written in heaven."
Satan is fighting for our very souls, and he'll keep us from our rightful place in heaven by whatever means he can. It is not only important, but imperative we realize where our spiritual battle is and to know how to recognize the enemy and to defeat him. Our very souls and eternal life are at stake. We are to Love one another and not hate or curse one another - not even our enemies!
In the Living Translation in Eze. 33:13--"I have said the good man will live. But if he sins, expecting his past goodness to save him then none of his good deeds will be remembered. I will destroy him for his sins." Now, some people will say, I've been saved and I'm going to heaven--There's no question in their minds because someone, somewhere, at sometime, told them once you are saved - you are always saved--Now the last verse we just read tells me that even if I'm saved and I go back out into sin, I'm not going to have eternal life unless I repent for those new sins. Forgiveness is just a prayer away!! But, Satan is very clever and most people who are hating and dividing the Body of Christ actually think they are "right". Self righeous sinners will never ask G-d for forgiveness because they have been deceived into beLIEving that what they ae doing is exactly what G-d Himself wants them to do! Who told them this lie - the devil!
Here are some ways that Satan will try to attack and destroy us:
(1) Temptation - He tempts people (using his demons) by putting various kinds of imaginations in our minds and speaking words of deceit (See Gen. 3:1-6). Satan tempted Jesus--Read Matt. 4:1-10. In Luke 22:31-32 we read "And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren." You must learn to resist temptation dear one.
(2) Satan Deceives - In 2 Corinth. 11:14 - the Scripture tells us "and no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. I believe that most religious leaders (if they do not hear Him) are deceived --It doesn't matter exactly what area they are deceived--it has given Satan something to work with and believe me, he takes every opportunity and chance he can and works with it and he keeps coming back to it like rats to a heap of garbage. Some people might ask "why"? Well, he's trying to take as many with him to hell that he can and he'll use whatever means he can. Each and every Christian poses a real threat to satan---you see, we're all called, but few are chosen--he attacks those with the most potential of tearing up his kingdom and taking G-d's people out of Babylon. It is not an easy walk--satan will always put obstacles in our way--it is how overcomers learn to deal with the obstacles and problems and trials and it is how they handle them that sets them apart!!! G-d will always go with you through all Satan's storms, if you allow Him to. He will never leave you drown, so long as you hold onto Him and keep His commandment to love one another! See 2 Tim. 1:7 - It says, "For G-d hath not given us a spirit of fear; but of power, and of love (not hate), and of a sound mind.
(3) Lies/Hate - In John 8:44 Jesus said: "Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it." Jesus spoke this to religious "leaders" who had wanted Jesus to agree that the woman taken in adultery should be killed. Has your pastor (Satan) convinced you to hate (kill) anyone dear one?
(4) Greed - In Mark 8:36 - the Bible says "What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his soul?" Are you still greedy dear one?
(5) Satan accuses G-d's people - In Rev. 12:10, the Bible refers to Satan as the "Accuser of the brethren." It goes further and says he accuses us day and night before G-d. Satan rejoices when he can get you to do his work! How many "Christians" love to help spread rumors, prejudice, envy, gossip, slander, accusations and other harmful words/lies about G-d's people? They have become the accusers of the brethren!
We need to understand and remember that lies, greed, gossip, covetness, fear, hate, prejudice, self-ighteousness and pride are the major soul destroyers in Satan's kingdom. If you see these operating in a person, you know that Satan has been successful in causing that person to yield themselves to follow Satan to Hell.
In Eph. 6:12 - Scripture says we wrestle not against flesh and blood--We have to remember that only in Christ's power and authority can we drive these demonic influences, powers and principalities out of their positions of influence. If we are in a right relationship with G-d and are keeping His Commandment to Love One Another - we have nothing to fear--If not, then we need to humble ourselves and cry out to G-d to save us and deliver us.
The Devil has truly taken over denominational or Babylonian "Christianity' and convinced those who reside therein to hate not love. We are to be known by our love for one another. In 1 Timothy 2:1-4 we read: "I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority (including President Obama), that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases G-d our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. Yet members of the Babylonian "Church" continue to send me hate mail on Obama and any other poor soul that does not agree with their damn doctrine(s). How on earth did the devil convince "Christian" pastors to actually pray for the death of our leaders? Jesus made it very clear that His Church should do the following in Matthew 5:44-45 "But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them who despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust."
And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her (Babylon or the denominational churches), my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. Revelation 18:4.
Again I say: "Love One another!"
Who is Satan?
From what we can glean from the pages of the Bible - Satan was formerly Lucifer. A high-ranking angelic being of great beauty and talent, he was created as a ministering spirit, one of the cherubim that covered the very throne of G-d (Exodus 25:17-20, Ezekiel 28:14-15). The Bible doesn't tell us how long it took for Lucifer to develop a rebellious attitude. But eventually iniquity (sin) was found in him (v.15) and he rebelled against G-d trying to take over G-d's throne (Isaiah 14:12-17). After he was defeated in his attempt to overthrow G-d, Lucifer became known as
Satan, which means (our) adversary. Angels were created for a different purpose and were not given the same potential as humans (Hebrews 1:5, 2:5-8). G-d's purpose in creating mankind was to give them the opportunity of choosing to become His own sons and daughters (Romans 8:14-17). Lucifer tried to take the glory and honor reserved for man by trying to depose G-d from His throne. Having been defeated he is now focusing all his efforts on preventing us from reaching our potential - from becoming part of G-d's family. Like a roaring lion he seeks to devour us (I Peter 5:8).
Who is your G-d? What is your religion?
The different people of the world create their gods in their personal image and likeness. They create a god that authenticates their various beLIEfs, rites and rituals. Religion is developed mainly around social cultures and traditions. It is mainly a way to influence social behaviors through the use of moral suasion. They create a god that will bring psychological comfort in times of hardship. They create a god that will protect them from natural disasters, disease and extinction. Greedy opportunistic people who crave absolute power and authority are the cause of religious wars. Religion, politics and wealth have always been closely intertwined. Religion gives politicians and the rich individuals the tools to control their workers and servants it is also used as a tool to maintain political dominance of the world order. Most of the laws in these countries are based on religious fanaticism (denominations). When a competing religion threatens the economic control of another then terrorism, persecution and war are used to destroy the competition. Religious wars have more to do with wealth, power and greed, than they have to do with G-d, the truth, righteousness and/or piety.
Who Do You Serve? You have to serve someone - either G-d or Satan - you have to serve someone...
The Bible clearly says that we are servants (slaves) of whom we obey (Romans 6:16, II Peter 2:19). Under Satan's influence we have all disobeyed G-d's laws and by default become Satan's servants (I John 3:4, 8, Romans 3:23; 6:20). Sin is the transgression of G-d's law, we have all made the same mistake Adam and Eve made. Until we consciously reject Satan and turn to G-d we unwittingly remain Satan's servants. Many don't realize that the Bible describes Satan as 'the god of this age', or ruler of this world (II Corinthians 4:4). Even though he would not
worship him, Jesus Christ acknowledged that Satan was the prince of this world (John 14:30 and Luke 4:5-6). As the invisible god of this world, working fervently behind the scenes to[]achieve his purpose, Satan has subtly infected mankind with his emotions of hatred and animosity (Ephesians 2:2, 6:12, John 8:44). The carnal mind under the influence of Satan has an enmity toward G-d (Romans 8:7). It permeates every aspect of our lives, determining our actions and destroying our relationships. The whole world is deceived (Revelation 12:9, II Corinthians 4:4) into thinking that he does not exist; that he is just some figment of the imagination. And all the while he is turning our minds against G-d and against each other. After having deceived Adam and Eve he turned the mind of their firstborn, Cain, against his brother Abel, whom he murdered (Genesis 4:6-8). It is also reflected in our history books covering the last six thousand years, which drip with the blood of the countless millions who have died in so many senseless wars. Satan's ultimate goal is to drive mankind to the point of self-destruction. Ever present is the prospect of nuclear holocaust and the unimaginable destruction that would be caused by the unleashing of biological weapons - just one of several ways of destroying life on earth. Fortunately G-d is in charge and Satan can do nothing without His consent. For example, when Satan attacked Job's character he was restricted by G-d in what he could do to him (Job 1:12, 2:6).
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Literally Half a Billion Google Sites currently tell you it is "ok to hate" if you are supposedly a Christian!
One can easily observe on radio, television, newspapers, magazines and on the internet the vicious hatred and bigotry spouted from every fundamentalist "Christian" pulpit across the country. Hate against abortionists, blacks, women, homosexuals, Mexicans and many others, Using the rhetoric of "Hate the sin, not the sinner," these people manage to convince themselves they can hate "sinners" with "justification". Using the rhetoric of," Jews were created out of mud" and "blacks are the result of Eve copulating with animals," some of these purveyors of hatred manage to convince themselves and "their" flocks that they can also hate entire races with justification. When you click on: http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/Books,%20Tracts%20&%20Preaching/Printed%20Sermons/Dr%20Jack%20Hyles/the_christians_hate_life.htm you will find Pastor Jack Hyles "teaching" on the "Christian's Hate Life" - "Now what should the Christian hate? He should hate what God hates." But, what does G-d really hate? Did G-d so "hate" the sinful world that He sent His only begotten Son to die for it or is John 3:16 really the truth when we read: " "For G-d so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." G-d is love not hate!
In 1 John 3:15 we read: "Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him." In Matthew 5:20-22 we read: "For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire." Another translation puts it this way: "But I can guarantee that whoever is angry with another believer will answer for it in court. Whoever calls another believer an insulting name will answer for it in the highest court. Whoever calls another believer a fool will answer for it in hellfire."
It's common to hear that religion generally, or Babylonian "Christianity" in particular, are vital foundations for leading a moral life. Without these doctrines, it's just not possible to be truly moral because G-d is the author of morality and Babylonian "Christianity", as the only "True Religion", transmits G-d's wishes to us. If we ignore what Babylonian "Christianity" tells us, we'll inevitably act immorally. This isn't a credible position. In the December 2004 / January 2005 issue of Free Inquiry, Paul Edwards writes about Bertrand Russell’s critiques of the argument that what he saw as "Christianity" is even particularly moral to begin with, much less is necessary for morality: Russell shares the view of Hume, Nietzsche, Freud, and many other freethinkers that religion, so far from making people “moral,” has by and large the opposite effect. He deplores the repressive morality and also the contempt for the body that has gone hand in hand with "Christianity". These cause perversions and endless misery. There is also the tendency to persecute members of other religions and above all unbelievers. Most religious believers dimly realize that their views are not based on evidence and are either simply the result of early indoctrination or of some irrational need. This is so even when they offer arguments and “evidence.” The unbeliever, especially if he is highly educated and unapologetic for his views, disturbs them and, in Russell’s words, they become “furious.” In the old days, they could have the unbeliever burnt. The “burning” days are (supposedly) over, but, as Nietzsche observed, “they love us now because they can no longer kill us.” Their love frequently takes strange forms, as in the 1940 case in New York City in which a bigoted judge, egged on by unscrupulous politicians, found Bertrand Russell “judicially unfit” to be a teacher at City College. Religious people hate - true Christians love.
Recently, there was a lawsuit to keep a Christian cross from being erected at the World Trade Center Memorial - do you know how the current Babylonian "Christians" reacted and commented? What were their comments regarding this? One Man’s Blog has a screen capture of the comments, and has also linked each comment to the person’s Facebook profile page. There is post after post from Babylonian "Christians advocate killing atheists." What ever happened to Jesus' command to "turn the other cheek"?
Babylonian "Christian" hate Pastor Steven Anderson is praying for President Barack Obama's death. Anderson, yet another hate spewing homophobic Babylonian "Christian", is Pastor of the Faithful World Baptist Church, in Tempe, Arizona. Aside from praying for President Barack Obama's death, Pastor Anderson seems fixated on homosexuality. His fixation is clearly unhealthy, and could very well be indicative of an individual unable to process his own sexual confusion. Anderson trots out the usual Babylonian "Christian" slander and smear on the gay lifestyle. Anderson claims that homosexuals recruit through rape and the molesting of children. Yet Anderson goes one better than most hate filled Babylonian "Christians". Babylonian "Christians" usually mask their hatred and bigotry with a cutesy expression like: "hate the sin but love the sinner". To his credit Anderson is not so two-faced. Anderson says what many Babylonian "Christians" are frightened to admit: Anderson wants the death penalty for homosexuals. The source for such a draconian response? The Old Testament, of course. Babylonian "Christian" Pastor Steven Anderson wants homosexuals put to death, just as the Old Testament mandates. In addition, the "good" Pastor also prays for President's Obama's death. One can only suppose that he teaches "his" flock to share similar hopes and aspirations. But, who among them is without sin - so they can cast the first stone? I am not under the old testament law but I am thankfully saved by grace.
Controversial US evangelical Rev Ted Haggard recently agreed to resign as the leader of the New Life Church, after its investigative board issued a recommendation for his removal. The recommendation stated that he was guilty of "sexually immoral conduct". New Life Church stated, "We, the Overseer Board of New Life Church, have concluded our deliberations concerning the moral failings of Pastor Ted Haggard. Our investigation and Pastor Haggard's public statements have proven without a doubt that he has committed sexually immoral conduct." Earlier an "escort" reported that Haggard, who has also resigned from his position as the president of the US National Association of Evangelicals, had been paying him to partake in homosexual relations for three years. Pastor Ted Haggard, who was voted one of the most influential evangelical preachers in the United States for his determined stance against gay marriage and homosexuality in general. He once stated; "homosexual activity, like adulterous relationships, is clearly condemned in the Scriptures." This was shortly before he was revealed to have been involved in a three-year long homosexual relationship with a male prostitute. Paul Barnes, founder of Grace Chapel in Colorado. Despite preaching about how homosexuality was an unnatural sin condemned by scripture, actually confessed in December 2006: "I have struggled with homosexuality since I was a 5-year-old boy. . . ." It seems wherever you look, more and more outspoken critics of homosexuality are proving the stereotype right by admitting their own uncertain sexuality. How many priests and religious Republican "leaders" have also been caught in the very act?
Paul wrote that not only was he the greatest apostle - he also was the chief among sinners. Religion does not tolerate sinners. Jesus forgives them all - if they will simply ask.
Babylonian "Christianity" today is filled with hate - these "Christians" hate homosexuals, abortions, Democrats, Muslims, atheists, Liberals, other races, Pagans. Wiccans, Socialists, Communists, evolutionists, agnostics, other denominations, other religions, etc. They beLIEve in doing so they are doing what G-d wants. Because they can not hear G-d they ignore what Jesus clearly commanded and taught about hate. Babylonian "Christianity" today instructs their members to vote Republican and not for the baby killing, queer loving Democrats. Jesus preferred the company of sinners and harlots to "religious leaders". Why? Sinners do not hate like religious people do and always have done. Jesus came to die for the sinners - the religious "leaders" are truly self-righteous and justify their hate and prejudice and therefore will never even think to ask for His forgiveness. Remember the woman caught in Adultery? Did my loving Jesus want her dead or did my loving Jesus simply forgive her? Even as my loving Jesus was being crucified He saved a thief from Hell!
What did Jesus command us to do? In John 15:12-17 we read: "This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. These things I command you, that ye love one another." The first fruit of the Holy Spirit is LOVE!
What about the Law? In Matthew 22: 35-40 we read: "Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying, Master, which is the great commandment in the law? Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy G-d with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets."
In Galatians 3: 1-29 we read: "O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh? Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain. He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? Even as Abraham believed G-d, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. And the scripture, foreseeing that G-d would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them. But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of G-d, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them. Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto. Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ. And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of G-d in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect. For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise: but God gave it to Abraham by promise. Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator. Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but G-d is one. Is the law then against the promises of G-d? G-d forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law. But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe. But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed. Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. For ye are all the children of G-d by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise."
When a person gets saved, Satan comes in to try to steal steal them back from G-d. Satan is vey wise and appears as an angel of light (religion) in order to deceive us. His main trick is to tell us that it is good and pleases G-d to hate and even kill the "evil others".
Paul said in Ep. 6:12, "we wrestle not against flesh and blood." The battle or conflict is not with people, or nations, but with Satan and his demons. We need to know and remember and recognize that many times when people oppose us, the reason behind it is spiritual. You can resist the devil and he will flee from you. You can be having a terrible argument with a loved one and the phone rings - then, you can and often do - simply stop screaming and sweetly answer the phone with a pleasant: "Hello!" Now after the phone call has ended you can allow the devil to "make' you return in anger to "your" argument or you can simply say: "I love you!".
This a real a battle, people--In John 10:10, Scripture tells us that the thief (Satan) cometh only to steal, kill, and destroy." And make no mistake about it--that is exactly what he is doing today--the same as yesterday--and he is good at it--he is experienced--and he has every kind of evil thing at his disposal--he has every evil force and being in the spiritual realm to use at will against every child of G-d. Unlike G-d who loves us, Satan hates us and has no mercy--Satan has no allegiance to anyone--his main objective is to tear up, destruct, kill, destroy, by any means possible. If one way doesn't get the job done, he'll try another and another and another. In Eph. 2:2 the Bible says, "wherein times past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit now worketh in the children of disobedience." The New Testament tells us in Phil. 4:13, I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. And, in Luke 10:19, "Jesus said I give you power over all power." It goes further in vs. 20, and says for us not to rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your name is written in heaven."
Satan is fighting for our very souls, and he'll keep us from our rightful place in heaven by whatever means he can. It is not only important, but imperative we realize where our spiritual battle is and to know how to recognize the enemy and to defeat him. Our very souls and eternal life are at stake. We are to Love one another and not hate or curse one another - not even our enemies!
In the Living Translation in Eze. 33:13--"I have said the good man will live. But if he sins, expecting his past goodness to save him then none of his good deeds will be remembered. I will destroy him for his sins." Now, some people will say, I've been saved and I'm going to heaven--There's no question in their minds because someone, somewhere, at sometime, told them once you are saved - you are always saved--Now the last verse we just read tells me that even if I'm saved and I go back out into sin, I'm not going to have eternal life unless I repent for those new sins. Forgiveness is just a prayer away!! But, Satan is very clever and most people who are hating and dividing the Body of Christ actually think they are "right". Self righeous sinners will never ask G-d for forgiveness because they have been deceived into beLIEving that what they ae doing is exactly what G-d Himself wants them to do! Who told them this lie - the devil!
Here are some ways that Satan will try to attack and destroy us:
(1) Temptation - He tempts people (using his demons) by putting various kinds of imaginations in our minds and speaking words of deceit (See Gen. 3:1-6). Satan tempted Jesus--Read Matt. 4:1-10. In Luke 22:31-32 we read "And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren." You must learn to resist temptation dear one.
(2) Satan Deceives - In 2 Corinth. 11:14 - the Scripture tells us "and no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. I believe that most religious leaders (if they do not hear Him) are deceived --It doesn't matter exactly what area they are deceived--it has given Satan something to work with and believe me, he takes every opportunity and chance he can and works with it and he keeps coming back to it like rats to a heap of garbage. Some people might ask "why"? Well, he's trying to take as many with him to hell that he can and he'll use whatever means he can. Each and every Christian poses a real threat to satan---you see, we're all called, but few are chosen--he attacks those with the most potential of tearing up his kingdom and taking G-d's people out of Babylon. It is not an easy walk--satan will always put obstacles in our way--it is how overcomers learn to deal with the obstacles and problems and trials and it is how they handle them that sets them apart!!! G-d will always go with you through all Satan's storms, if you allow Him to. He will never leave you drown, so long as you hold onto Him and keep His commandment to love one another! See 2 Tim. 1:7 - It says, "For G-d hath not given us a spirit of fear; but of power, and of love (not hate), and of a sound mind.
(3) Lies/Hate - In John 8:44 Jesus said: "Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it." Jesus spoke this to religious "leaders" who had wanted Jesus to agree that the woman taken in adultery should be killed. Has your pastor (Satan) convinced you to hate (kill) anyone dear one?
(4) Greed - In Mark 8:36 - the Bible says "What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his soul?" Are you still greedy dear one?
(5) Satan accuses G-d's people - In Rev. 12:10, the Bible refers to Satan as the "Accuser of the brethren." It goes further and says he accuses us day and night before G-d. Satan rejoices when he can get you to do his work! How many "Christians" love to help spread rumors, prejudice, envy, gossip, slander, accusations and other harmful words/lies about G-d's people? They have become the accusers of the brethren!
We need to understand and remember that lies, greed, gossip, covetness, fear, hate, prejudice, self-ighteousness and pride are the major soul destroyers in Satan's kingdom. If you see these operating in a person, you know that Satan has been successful in causing that person to yield themselves to follow Satan to Hell.
In Eph. 6:12 - Scripture says we wrestle not against flesh and blood--We have to remember that only in Christ's power and authority can we drive these demonic influences, powers and principalities out of their positions of influence. If we are in a right relationship with G-d and are keeping His Commandment to Love One Another - we have nothing to fear--If not, then we need to humble ourselves and cry out to G-d to save us and deliver us.
The Devil has truly taken over denominational or Babylonian "Christianity' and convinced those who reside therein to hate not love. We are to be known by our love for one another. In 1 Timothy 2:1-4 we read: "I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority (including President Obama), that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases G-d our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. Yet members of the Babylonian "Church" continue to send me hate mail on Obama and any other poor soul that does not agree with their damn doctrine(s). How on earth did the devil convince "Christian" pastors to actually pray for the death of our leaders? Jesus made it very clear that His Church should do the following in Matthew 5:44-45 "But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them who despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust."
And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her (Babylon or the denominational churches), my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. Revelation 18:4.
Again I say: "Love One another!"
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