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!"
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