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True Nature

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In a dream last night God through His way told me this:

“People will now be starting to show their true nature.”

These words in my dream led me to this:

1 Corinthians 5:1-13 NKJV – It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and such sexual immorality as is not even named among the Gentiles—that a man has his father’s wife! And you are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he who has done this deed might be taken away from among you. For I indeed, as absent in body but present in spirit, have already judged (as though I were present) him who has so done this deed. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when you are gathered together, along with my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. Your glorying is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump? Therefore purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, since you truly are unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. I wrote to you in my epistle not to keep company with sexually immoral people. Yet I certainly did not mean with the sexually immoral people of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or idolaters, since then you would need to go out of the world. But now I have written to you not to keep company with anyone named a brother, who is sexually immoral, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or an extortioner—not even to eat with such a person. For what have I to do with judging those also who are outside? Do you not judge those who are inside? But those who are outside God judges. Therefore “PUT AWAY FROM YOURSELVES THE EVIL PERSON.”

Too many have turned the body of Christ into the leaven. For they were never removed as ordered by the Word of God. They have polluted the body of Christ to the point of being worthy of destruction.

They will soon show their true nature for all to see.

2 Timothy 3:1-9 NKJV – But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! For of this sort are those who creep into households and make captives of gullible women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts, always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Now as Jannes and Jambres resisted Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, disapproved concerning the faith; but they will progress no further, for their folly will be manifest to all, as theirs also was.

This not only describes those outside the Body of Christ, but those that think they are still apart of the body of Christ. As shown in Romans chapter two.

They will show themselves to be depraved and deviants worthy of damnation not the false image of salvation they have wrapped themselves within.

Understand. Any who believe the Word of God is something that is just suggestions. Or if they call any part of the Word of God a lie, they have just denied Jesus Christ publicly.

Now in reference to calling a part of the Word of God a lie. I will show a huge example of this. In the book of Revelation this is shown in chapter 7 of that book:

Revelation 7:1-8 NKJV – After these things I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, on the sea, or on any tree. Then I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God. And he cried with a loud voice to the four angels to whom it was granted to harm the earth and the sea, saying, “Do not harm the earth, the sea, or the trees till we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads.” And I heard the number of those who were sealed. One hundred and forty-four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel were sealed: of the tribe of Judah twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Reuben twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Gad twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Asher twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Naphtali twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Manasseh twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Simeon twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Levi twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Issachar twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Zebulun twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Joseph twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Benjamin twelve thousand were sealed.

Since God does not lie or change in ANY WAY There can only be one interpterion of these verses. That the 144,000 will be formed exclusively from the Tribes of Israel. That means any who says they are part of the 144,000 or that their group can look forward to being part of this if they call themselves “Christian” have just shown to the world that they are false teachers.

For as stated just a moment ago. God does not change. God is not fickle. Only humans are fickle. Only humans change. As demonstrated by the book of Amos. Therefore, the 144,000 are ONLY and exclusively from the Tribes of Israel and has ZERO bearing upon the lives of any who profess to being followers of Jesus Christ that are not of the tribes of Israel.

Then even bothering to identify who will be within this group is a wasted effort and is as writers of fiction refer to as the “red herring.” This brings us to these verses within the Bible:

2 Timothy 4:1-4 NKJV – I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables.

“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables.”

Believing that Christians have anything to do with the 144,000 is a fable. For what is said next in chapter 7 of the book of Revelation:

Revelation 7:9-17 NKJV – After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, saying, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” All the angels stood around the throne and the elders and the four living creatures, and fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, saying: “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom, Thanksgiving and honor and power and might, Be to our God forever and ever. Amen.” Then one of the elders answered, saying to me, “Who are these arrayed in white robes, and where did they come from?” And I said to him, “Sir, you know.” So he said to me, “These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Therefore they are before the throne of God, and serve Him day and night in His temple. And He who sits on the throne will dwell among them. They shall neither hunger anymore nor thirst anymore; the sun shall not strike them, nor any heat; for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to living fountains of waters. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”

KEY WORDS:

“AFTER THESE THINGS”

This includes the sealing of the 144,000. This includes the breaking of the first 6 seals, which also describes damage being done to the earth which means the sealing of the 144,000 comes before the sixth seal. However, the seventh seal has yet to be broken when those that are a “great multitude” appear before the Throne.

People really need to read this warning:

Revelation 22:18-19 NKJV – For I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

But I have gotten way off track.

People within what they believe to be the body of Christ will show their true natures. Natures we are told time and again to purge from the Body of Christ:

Ephesians 5:1-21 NKJV – Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not be partakers with them. For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), finding out what is acceptable to the Lord. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret. But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light. Therefore He says: “Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light.” NKJV  See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another in the fear of God.

“And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret. But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light.”

“For whatever makes manifest is light.” And thus of God.

The Book of Daniel the Proof that the Bible is True

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One thing I have encountered since I first started seeking the Truth of the Word of God has been those that say one of two things if not both. One is that the Bible is just an accumulation of stories to teach a morality that we should try and follow. However, they are just suggestions that hold no true value. The second is that it has no historical fact to it and is something that really doesn’t need to be listened to or followed.

The Book of Daniel which was written by him in the 500 BC time period brings all these excuses…. Yes, excuse to the brutal end they need to face. One of the most ignored facts about the book of Daniel is that it was written in two separate languages on purpose. The first and last sections in Hebrew and dealing for the most part with the tribes of Israel nearly exclusively. The middle was written in the common language of the time period: Aramaic.

Within the Aramaic we see four gentile empires discussed and described.

Now before I continue on into the next part. I wish to re-emphasis when the book of Daniel was written. The book starts in 604 BC and is concluded in 532 BC.

Babylon, that nation in which Daniel was taken hostage into ended in 539 BC.

Medo-Persian Lasted from 550 BC – 330 BC

The Greek empire reached it’s zenith by the conquest accomplished by Alexender known as “the Great” during his rule which ended upon his death in 323 BC. It then went into decline and ended in 146 BC to be taken over by the fourth gentile empire. That being Rome.

Rome which became an empire in 27 BC, even though existed before this, and didn’t end as an empire until 465 AD. Even so, to this day we are still influenced by Rome. Its reach into Israel and its surrounding nations began around 214 BC however it didn’t take over Syria until 64 BC, Israel called Jedea a year later in 63 BC.

There are those that say the Book of Daniel wasn’t written until the middle 100 BC time frame. Why they say this is because they do not wish to accept that someone from 604 BC through 532 BC could so accurately predict the events surrounding the four empires that were just listed.

Facts that also include the desecration of the temple by Antiochus the IV also known as Antiochus Epiphanies in 167 BC. Which were clearly predicted in the Book of Daniel.

However, The Truth is the Book of Dainel was written between 604 BC through 532 BC. It was inspired by The Holy Spirit and even shows Jesus Christ Himself.

Daniel 3:8-30 NKJV – Therefore at that time certain Chaldeans came forward and accused the Jews. They spoke and said to King Nebuchadnezzar, “O king, live forever! You, O king, have made a decree that everyone who hears the sound of the horn, flute, harp, lyre, and psaltery, in symphony with all kinds of music, shall fall down and worship the gold image; and whoever does not fall down and worship shall be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace. There are certain Jews whom you have set over the affairs of the province of Babylon: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego; these men, O king, have not paid due regard to you. They do not serve your gods or worship the gold image which you have set up.” Then Nebuchadnezzar, in rage and fury, gave the command to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. So they brought these men before the king. Nebuchadnezzar spoke, saying to them, “Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, that you do not serve my gods or worship the gold image which I have set up? Now if you are ready at the time you hear the sound of the horn, flute, harp, lyre, and psaltery, in symphony with all kinds of music, and you fall down and worship the image which I have made, good! But if you do not worship, you shall be cast immediately into the midst of a burning fiery furnace. And who is the god who will deliver you from my hands?” Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego answered and said to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king. But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up.” Then Nebuchadnezzar was full of fury, and the expression on his face changed toward Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. He spoke and commanded that they heat the furnace seven times more than it was usually heated. And he commanded certain mighty men of valor who were in his army to bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, and cast them into the burning fiery furnace. Then these men were bound in their coats, their trousers, their turbans, and their other garments, and were cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace. Therefore, because the king’s command was urgent, and the furnace exceedingly hot, the flame of the fire killed those men who took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace. Then King Nebuchadnezzar was astonished; and he rose in haste and spoke, saying to his counselors, “Did we not cast three men bound into the midst of the fire?” They answered and said to the king, “True, O king.” “Look!” he answered, “I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire; and they are not hurt, and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.”  Then Nebuchadnezzar went near the mouth of the burning fiery furnace and spoke, saying, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, servants of the Most High God, come out, and come here.” Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego came from the midst of the fire. And the satraps, administrators, governors, and the king’s counselors gathered together, and they saw these men on whose bodies the fire had no power; the hair of their head was not singed nor were their garments affected, and the smell of fire was not on them. Nebuchadnezzar spoke, saying, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, who sent His Angel and delivered His servants who trusted in Him, and they have frustrated the king’s word, and yielded their bodies, that they should not serve nor worship any god except their own God! Therefore I make a decree that any people, nation, or language which speaks anything amiss against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego shall be cut in pieces, and their houses shall be made an ash heap; because there is no other God who can deliver like this.” Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego in the province of Babylon.

“’Look!’ he answered, ‘I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire; and they are not hurt, and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.’ “

When people do not wish to accept the truth, they decide on their own to turn it into a lie. To state that the Bible is just a group of “stories” is in essence calling the Bible a lie.

Story – a description, either true or imagined, of a connected series of events.

When people place the word “story” to the Word of God they are in essence rejecting the word “true” and are opting for the word “imagined.”

Why? Because to accept it as “true” would mean they have been living as liars. And what is the fate dictated by the Word of God for those that are “liars?”

Revelation 21:8 NKJV – But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”

“And all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”

This is why to them the Bible must be nothing but stories. For if it is the Truth they will find themselves in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone for billions upon billions upon billions upon billions of years.

However, this is the Truth. That they are not welcome in the presence of God and Jesus Christ does not know them.

Matthew 7:21-23 NKJV – “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’

Any who reject anything from the Word of God reject He who inspired it.

2 Timothy 3:16-7 NKJV – All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

What is the next thing the Bible says:

2 Timothy 4:1-5 NKJV – I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

NOTE these verses:

2 Timothy 4:3-4 NKJV – For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables.

This is why to them the Bible must be “stories” must be akin to “fables.” For they wish to live in their fantasies. Fantasies that allows them to live in their earthly sins which will damn them to the lake of fire and brimstone, because to them being a liar is more important than living in the service of God for all eternity.

Sad… how truly and utterly sad.

The Cheerful Giver

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A while back a congressman had to educate a so-called “pastor” about the Word of God. He used this verse to give this false teacher a true lesson of God’s Word:

2 Corinthians 9:7 NKJV – So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.

This is one of the greatest misconceptions that has turned most that profess to being “Christians” into the lukewarm. They believe that by paying taxes to a nation’s government it is no longer their responsibility to care for those in need. Thus, they can keep the majority of their earthly wealth unto themselves because they paid their taxes and gave their 10% tithe to a building called a “church.”

This fits two of the three categories described in the verse above. That being “grudgingly” and by “necessity.”

However, those that truly seek to follow Christ do so as a “cheerful giver.” This is expanded upon when reading 1 Timothy.

First, we are told this:

1 Timothy 6:6-8 NKJV – Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.

Secondly, we are commanded .. commanded this:

1 Timothy 6:17-19 NKJV – Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

This is a clear commandment from the Word of God that most that now profess to being followers of Jesus Christ ….. aren’t. But followers of their earthly wants and lusts.

1 John 2:15-16 NKJV – Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world.

Or a better translation is this:

1 John 2:15-16 NLT – Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world.

This is the nature of the beast. For most truly do not seek to reflect Christ but the world itself which esteems what God sees as an abomination.

Luke 16:13-15 NKJV – “No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.” Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, also heard all these things, and they derided Him. And He said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

Most justify themselves before men by how fancy they dress and live. All of which is mammon worship and a sin against God.

Just so we understand what is considered mammon and how it is worshipped. Those that are mammon-worshippers seek after riches (jewelry, and fancy clothes), money (seeking after and hording earthly wealth beyond what is needed to make it to the next day), possessions (those objects that gather dust all over your houses and as well as luxury vehicles and any vehicle that goes beyond the basic need of transport to places you need to get to) and then property (a huge house beyond the basic need for shelter and/or multiple houses as well as empty land filled with nothing to help those in need.) 

All that is listed above is what is esteemed by those that live only for the world and not for God.

Here is another point that needs to be made about taxes.

Mark 12:13-17 NKJV – Then they sent to Him some of the Pharisees and the Herodians, to catch Him in His words. When they had come, they said to Him, “Teacher, we know that You are true, and care about no one; for You do not regard the person of men, but teach the way of God in truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not? Shall we pay, or shall we not pay?” But He, knowing their hypocrisy, said to them, “Why do you test Me? Bring Me a denarius that I may see it.” So they brought it. And He said to them, “Whose image and inscription is this?” They said to Him, “Caesar’s.” And Jesus answered and said to them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they marveled at Him.

“Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s.”

Paying taxes had zero to do with serving God by His standards other than following this verses:

Titus 3:1 NKJV – Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,

Therefore, God’s commandment is to live a needs-only lifestyle keeping the majority of our earthly wealth at the ready to help those in need. Is the glorious standard we are not just instructed, but commanded … again commanded to do. This has nothing to do with the necessity to pay taxes to a government.

This emphasizes that the majority who profess to being a follower of Jesus Christ are liars and hypocrites who have been spewed out of the Body of Christ long ago.

Revelation 3:15-17 NKJV – “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked—

Revelation 21:8 NKJV – But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”

The only way to succeed at being a cheerful giver is by living off the least of our earthly wealth, which in turn makes it easier to be cheerful when we see an opportunity to give to those in need. It becomes cheerful because we are doing so for Christ who is not only our Savior but the benchmark we seek to reflect. Additionally, since in essence it is money that is just lying around gathering dust it is easy to dispense and so something that brings us joy to give and to share, thus making us – ”cheerful givers.”

Now, in this time. I see most laughing off these Biblical Truths. However, when you think upon it. When it come time for the decision to choose the mark of the beast or face starvation as well as the loss of their earthly possessions people will awaken to the Truth. The Truth that because they laughed off this study of the Word of God, and refused to downsize to the bare minimum to survive within this world they turned themselves into enemies of God, For the word “tribulation” means a punishment of an enemy. During that seven-year period it will be all that find themselves upon this earthly plain of existence within this time frame. For only those that DO find themselves here are ALL enemies of God.

Obeying the Laws Be They God’s or a Nation’s

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It amazes me just how oblivious people are to their daily behavior that equals sinning against God. Now the greatest commandments say this:

Matthew 22:37-40 NKJV – Jesus said to him, ‘YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.’ On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”

Most ignore verse 40 so I will restate it:

“On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”

Most have really forgotten and ignored this verse because it is inconvenient for it goes counter to how they wish to live and act. Therefore, they do not wish to do the work required to maintain their salvation.

This is reinforced by James:

James 2:14-26 NKJV – What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble! But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead? Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect? And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS ACCOUNTED TO HIM FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS.” And he was called the friend of God. You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only. Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out another way? For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

Note verse 18 once again:

“But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.”

“I will show you my faith by my works.”

This means the little things within daily life. From interacting with others to actually how we drive a vehicle like following the rules of the road to where and how we turn into places for example not entering a parking lot from the exit only ramp onto the street.

When people do as they please because it is convenient to themselves, they reject the 2nd of the greatest commandments.

Matthew 22:39 NKJV – And the second is like it: ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.’

This goes hand in hand with this:

Philippians 2:3 NKJV – Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.

When you place others before yourself following Titus 3:1 becomes easy.

Titus 3:1 NKJV – Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,

Any who behaves selfishly or even teaches that selfish behavior is okay teach damnation.

James 3:14-15 NKJV – But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic.

James 3:14 KJV – But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.

Strife – G2052 – eritheia – selfish ambition, disputes, selfishly ambitious, selfishness

Selfishness – the quality of thinking only of your own advantage.

Of thinking of your own advantage like speeding, turning in the exit and not the entrance because it is not in your advantage to go an additional 100 feet is the best description of openly sinning against God thus is sin. And as shown from the verse above it is actually allowing yourselves to be controlled by demonic influences. Showing that those that behave in this manner are in actuality enemies of God and not welcome into heaven.

Most behave in this manner and what is worse they many call themselves “Christian.” This in turn makes them liars.

Revelation 21:8 NKJV – But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”

It is simple. Obey the laws of a land like do nothing that can be called “illegal” nor support any that break a nation’s laws. Obey the laws given in the Bible not removed by the cross, which are many. Like for example do not get tattoos. Men not dressing as women and women not dressing as men. These laws are still in effect. Here is a list of sins that describes those that have rejected God and become His enemies:

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

And especially note this:

“who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.”

“but also approve of those who practice them.”

Supporting sin means you approve of sin and welcome sin. So therefore, those that do this are not welcome into the presence of God.

Do not support sin and do not seek to sin for Christ made it clear that those that live in sin bear no fruit upon the Holy Vine and must be removed from the Vine who is Jesus Christ:

John 15:1-6 NKJV – “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned.

Christianity and TDS

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Now before I begin this. I must give a preface. I am no fan of Donald Trump the man. I do like many of his actions as a president of the US. I voted for him every time his name appeared upon the ballot. As a fellow human and a Christian. I can say I love him as I am instructed to do by the Word of God.

1 John 4:20-21 NKJV – If someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen? And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also.

This being made clear we come to those that suffer what has been called TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome). The Word of God alone identifies those that behave and act in such a manner. They are liars. Honestly, if you look at how they behave beyond the TDS you will see that they are liars in other aspects of their lives as well. Many even spout out that they are “Christian.” Which as shown in the Bible verses given so far today that this is the furthest thing from the Truth. That said let us verify this even more.

Revelation 21:8 NKJV – But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”

“And ALL liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”

“All liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone.”

There is more to this behavior than just lying by the way. Let us look elsewhere in the Word of God. For when we have God’s love within us, we come to behave in a certain way:

Ephesians 4:11-16 NKJV  And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ— from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.

In the middle of these verses, it shows the behavior of those that do not love their God or their fellow humans:

“that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting.”

We see this behavior every day from those that do not have God within them. One day they have Ukrainian flags and support of the nation of Ukraine, then the next they have rainbow flags supporting the mutilation of children to be turned into the sex not given them by God. Then on to the latest fad of the moment. All that do this show they have no love of the Father within them no matter what they may profess or even which job they have like for example standing in front of a group of people in a building called a “church,” which as I have shown in recent posting that these buildings are nothing more than a den of thieves that deny God and worship Satan. Every single one of them for there isn’t one that I know of that teaches that we are to live off 10% of our earthly wealth and the 90% is to be kept for those in need. Not including the tithe that should go to someone that truly is a repetitive of God through Jesus Christ.

Now I wish to bring up another point that has to do with the first verses shown today. Therefore, I will present them once again:

1 John 4:20-21 NKJV – If someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen? And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also.

I have encountered those that insist this only pertains to interaction only between those that profess to being “Christian.” Consequently, this implies that those that profess to being followers of Christ are not required to treat any others as our brothers and sisters.

This mentality places those that think this on the same level as those that follow the Muslim religion for example. A religion which states that if you are not Muslim then you … meaning all others are infidels and can be lied to, treated like garbage and slain.

All who are a child of Adam, meaning all of humanity ARE our brothers and sisters. We are told not to act superior. Those that act superior in reality hate their brothers and sisters and therefore have no love of God within them and therefore are liars per the main verses in today’s study. But lets go deeper on these lines:

 Romans 12:3 NKJV – For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.

Romans 12:16 NKJV – Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.

Philippians 2:3 NKJV – Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.

Jeremiah 13:15 NKJV – Hear and give ear: Do not be proud, For the LORD has spoken.

Proverbs 16:18 NKJV – Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

Proverbs 21:4 NKJV – A haughty look, a proud heart, And the plowing of the wicked are sin.

James 4:6 NKJV – But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “GOD RESISTS THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.”

Part of being humble is placing all others before ourselves. Be they Christian or not, for we know that the only way to eternity is through Jesus Christ. Since we are to be a reflection of Christ we are to be nice to all especially those that live in sin so that they will learn the Truth and repent.

How can they do this if you look down upon them with a haughty attitude and believe yourselves to be superior to them just as the Muslims see themselves as superior to all others. When you understand the teachings within the Quran. You know one thing for sure. Muslims in no way follow any teachings by Jesus Christ and seek to destroy all others. For in their eyes, they are superior and must dominate, control and destroy all who oppose them.

Therefore, any who says that all of humanity is not our equals, shows they are equal to those that are Muslim, which shows they do not have the love of God within them and are liars. And where again are ALL LIARS destined?

Revelation 21:8 NKJV – But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”

The Lukewarm the Walking Dead are Thriving

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Well, the other day I was forced to listen to conversations between someone close and their friends. In one of these conversations, I listened to the ultimate example of the lukewarm. Now let’s get the formula established that identifies who is amongst the “lukewarm” or more attuned to the present: the foolish bridesmaids.

Revelation 3:15-16 NKJV – “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.

So, a lukewarm is someone who acts hot for God. Praising God saying Hallelujah and then live totally and completely cold for God. Living in wealth and luxury.  How do I know this… check the next verse:

Revelation 3:17 NKJV – Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked—

Now, since we have the description established. Let’s continue. So, the person talking was an elderly lady. First thing out of her mouth was just having finished a Bible study about heaven. The details aren’t important for this post. Well soon after she started talking about her seven-year-old granddaughter. The lady mentioned not decorating that much for the holiday “Christmas.” However, she did mention the use of Satan Claus in her décor. Returning to the seven-year-old. She followed her grandma into the kitchen and whispered. “Haven’t you decorated for Christmas yet?” The lady said this with such pride in her voice describing her grandchild.

Then they started talking about nails and nail polish. Again, with extreme pride the lady announced that her granddaughter used a professional manicurist to paint the child’s nails. That the child noted her grandma’s nails needed to be painted and offered to take her grandma to her salon to get their nails painted together.

The hubris and ultimate worshipping of the world excreting from that conversation was just so damning and sad, especially for the seven-year-old.

Luke 17:2 NKJV – It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.

Offend – G4624 – skandalizó – To “scandalize”; from G4625; to entrap, that is, trip up (figuratively stumble [transitively] or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure): – (make to) offend.

This seven-year-old granddaughter has been offended and hasn’t even reached the age of consent and is living in mammon-worship, thus sinning against God. Yet the grandparents and parents are proud of their sinfulness. It is beyond sad for all three generations. They are so blind to their sin because of the great falling away created during the Great Depression. That turned most of that generation into mammon-worshippers. Most actually believing that Christ has given them earthly treasures, which is 100% opposite the teachings of Jesus Christ Himself. Which is reinforced by the 1st letter of John the blessed.

1 John 2:15-16 NKJV – Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world.

Let’s define once more what it is to be a mammon worshipper.

Those that are mammon-worshippers seek after riches (jewelry, and fancy clothes), money (seeking after and hording earthly wealth beyond what is needed to make it to the next day), possessions (those objects that gather dust all over your houses and as well as luxury vehicles and any vehicle that goes beyond the basic need of transport to places you need to get to) and then property (a huge house beyond the basic need for shelter and/or multiple houses as well as empty land filled with nothing to help those in need.)

This includes allowing little girls to dress like grown women.

Leviticus 19:29 NKJV – ‘Do not prostitute your daughter, to cause her to be a harlot, lest the land fall into harlotry, and the land become full of wickedness.

Prostitute – chalal – H2490 – begin (X men began), defile, X break, defile, X eat (as common things), X first, X gather the grape thereof, X take inheritance, pipe, player on instruments, pollute, (cast as) profane (self), prostitute, slay (slain), sorrow, stain, wound

Which is exactly why most of the so-called 1st world countries ARE full of wickedness. Because people have basically turned their daughters into prostitutes by allow them to dress as grown women. Which is known as polluting the children.

They are polluted by not allowing them to grow in a nurturing environment. Not filled with the pollution caused by mammon worship. But in the instruction and knowledge of the Word of God.

Proverbs 22:6 NKJV – Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.

Ephesians 6:4 NKJV – And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.

Deuteronomy 6:6-7 NKJV – “And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.

Now I wish to make a note of something real quick. In Ephesians this is said:

“Do not provoke your children to wrath.”

You provoke your children when you beat them. Not spank, beat. A spanking is not beating. Beating is extreme violence. A spanking is restrained and is discipline, which we are required to do.

Proverbs 13:24 NKJV – He who spares his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him promptly.

A beating leaves damage. Not only physical, but mental which in turn chases the children away from God and salvation. Because the parent as provoked them to wrath.

Just as allowing them to turn into mammon worshippers leaves scars mentally. For they seek after more and more earthly objects which is totally opposite the teachings of Jesus Christ and leads them into darkness, that they think is light.

Matthew 6:19-24 NKJV – “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. “The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness! “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.

Only evil and damnation are found in darkness and True followers of Christ are to bring light into the darkness:

Ephesians 5:1-21 NKJV – Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not be partakers with them. For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), finding out what is acceptable to the Lord. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret. But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light. Therefore He says: “Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light.” See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another in the fear of God.

Heaven

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I wish to approach an issue that most haven’t even begun to realize is a huge false teaching that has been hoisted upon billions of people for centuries. It is the concept that all ends once we appear in heaven. That we will dwell for all eternity in this different reality that is the place called heaven.

This is something that was never promised us. True the thief on the cross was promised to be with Christ in paradise. However, we are shown elsewhere in the Bible that those in hell can see paradise from where they reside. This is Truth.

However, never does Christ, the apostles or the Prophets ever promise eternity in heaven. In actuality in the book Revelation it is made clear that New Jerusalem will descend from heaven and will settle upon the earth. It is from New Jerusalem that Christ will reign as God over the new heavens and new earth.

This shows clearly that what is called heaven or paradise is a temporary holding facility and that is all it is. At this time God and Christ are present there along with those that have endured and followed the narrow path. Nevertheless, the Great White Throne Judgment does not occur in heaven, but upon the earth right after the thousand years reign of Christ which again occurs upon earth. For it is shown that NOTHING unholy can even enter into New Jerusalem, therefore how can anything unholy enter heaven aka paradise?

I usually place Bible verse in these posts. However, with this particular one I have been led not to do so. Why? To make those reading this post to actual study the Word of God and to actually do so themselves. Not listening to or relying upon other humans to do what they themselves are required to be doing.

Thieves and Fools

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Now as I do this study that is to follow. The “midnight cry” will be shown as something that is in the “past tense.” Meaning it is something that has already been. This is because this is what has actually happened. Nevertheless, most do not wish to accept this Truth, which is why this study exists.

When the midnight cry occurred, the wise bridesmaids said this to the foolish bridesmaids:

Matthew 25:6-10 NKJV – “And at midnight a cry was heard: ‘Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go out to meet him!’ Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ But the wise answered, saying, ‘No, lest there should not be enough for us and you; but go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.’ And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut. “But the wise answered, saying, ‘No, lest there should not be enough for us and you; but go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.’”

“But go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.”

What is so shocking? They listened and did just that.

Now why do I make this statement in the way I did? This is why:

2 Peter 2:1-3 NKJV – But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction. And many will follow their destructive ways, because of whom the way of truth will be blasphemed. By covetousness they will exploit you with deceptive words; for a long time their judgment has not been idle, and their destruction does not slumber.

These “false prophets” make up the majority that stand upon the dais and behind the pulpit of the buildings called “churches.” Note what else the verses say:

“By covetousness they will exploit you with deceptive words”

And this:

“And many will follow their destructive ways, because of whom the way of truth will be blasphemed.”

Covetousness – G4124 – avarice, that is, (by implication) fraudulency, extortion: – covetous (-ness) practices, greediness

All that stand before the people in a building called a “church,” live and desire this mentality. Many even to the extreme.

A prime example of this is a very publicly noted occurrence when a so-called pastor berated a woman for not giving the full $2000 “donation” per person he demanded for the entire congregation of a so-called church.

Yet, as I stated ALL do this, just not to this extreme. How do they do this? By stating that once those gathered in this building can live off their 90% once they give the building called a “church” 10%. This is covetousness. For the Bible says this:

Matthew 6:19-21 NKJV – “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

1 Timothy 6:6-8 NKJV – Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.

This is how those that profess to being Christian should be living. However, most don’t. They horde their 90% all unto themselves becoming covetous. Becoming mammon-worshippers aka the lukewarm who have been spewed from the body of Christ long ago.

This is why those that ran to churches after September 10th, 2025, showed themselves to be foolish bridesmaids and destined to be left behind as shown in the parable.

Because those that are wise seek knowledge and understanding from the Word of God. By studying the Bible.

Not reading…….. STUDYING.

Breaking down the words written down within the Bible to their original meaning when put down on parchment. This way many misconceptions are destroyed. Misconceptions that have been repeated and grown by false prophets creating more false prophets that pass on sin upon sin.

It is through these false teachings that have corrupted the system that is called religion.

The reason this corruption exists is that when Catholicism took over Christianity only a few centuries after Christ ascended. They introduced rituals that totally removed what originally “gathering together” was meant to be, which was learning the full Word of God. For originally you could only pass on the Word of God through “oral tradition.” Thus, when being taught through “oral tradition” they actually learned the original meaning of the Words and so understood the True meaning of the Gospel. However, this was lost due to the corruption started by early Catholicism and was never truly removed from how the buildings called “churches” came to be setup in the following centuries.   

This corruption is why Christ Himself laid out many of behaviors that are extremely important, making them commandments that He taught during the sermon on the mount. One was already addressed earlier about how we are to handle our earthly wealth. Here are the others:

Matthew 6:1-7 NKJV – “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly. “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.

Matthew 6:16-18 NKJV – “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

What the foolish bridesmaids don’t want to accept is that just because something is done and has been done, it is right. This is a lie and is just continuing the lie to create other foolish bridesmaids. This is the same mentality that Martin Luther encountered from the Catholic church which forced him to place his thesis upon the church door on Oct 31, 1517.

It is this passing on of false teachings that in turn will lead many to awaken to the wrong resurrection. For there are two resurrections.

Revelation 20:4-6 NKJV – And I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was committed to them. Then I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for the word of God, who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received his mark on their foreheads or on their hands. And they lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. But the rest of the dead did not live again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection. Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years.

All that are part of the first resurrection will not face the Great White Throne Judgement.

“Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power.”

 They, however, will be judges working directly with Jesus Christ Himself.

Those that have been foolish for centuries though will awaken to the second resurrection.

Revelation 20:11-15 NKJV – Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. And there was found no place for them. And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books. The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works. Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.

Revelation 21:8 NKJV – But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”

When people think only what is beyond this life is heaven. It shows that they are ignorant of the Truth. For it is made clear within the Word of God that what is beyond this current existence is the new heavens and the new earth where Christ will set His Throne within the Holy city of New Jerusalem. This implies that there is more yet to come that is not required for us to know of at this time. Therefore being aware of this makes it clear to the wise bridesmaids whom the foolish bridesmaids are. Therefore telling them to run to the buildings called “churches” to seek redemption we know at this time is futile. For they have been sealed as what they are: the foolish bridesmaids.

Matthew 25:9-12 NKJV – But the wise answered, saying, ‘No, lest there should not be enough for us and you; but go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.’ And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut. “Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us!’ But he answered and said, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, I do not know you.’

Therefore, they will be left behind. They must now endure the first three and a half years of the tribulation until the Holy Spirit is removed from the face of the earth allowing the antichrist to be fully revealed. Most not even knowing that they themselves are a temple of the Holy Spirt and most be removed as well. Therefore, no True Christian will be present during the last half of the tribulation, when the world is torn and broken. Only those that are loyal to the antichrist and those of the tribes of Israel will be left. For they must be punished for their sins.

The foolish bridesmaids have been sealed into the tribulation, and now must endure what will be called upon them to suffer through for they made themselves foolish and must fix their relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

The New Den of Thieves

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In another social media thread God through the Holy Spirit brought my attention to those that go to churches once again. The analogy of one sheep going off a cliff and the rest of the herd following it over the edge comes to mind. Over the edge to true damnation.

The interchange was once again about following the commandment Christ gave us on where we are to pray (Matthew 6:5-6). Yet the Holy Spirit wishes me to expand upon this and show how the buildings called “churches” do more to lead people to damnation instead of salvation. Thus, in reality they are not a place to worship God, but instead a place to worship and follow Satan.

The person like all the spoiled brats that form the majority of Christendom insisted that he was right and the Words spoken by Jesus Christ Himself were wrong.

This “spoiled brat” mentality has its core in religion and is amplifier by the buildings called “churches.”

In our exchange of praying in private he resorted to the old fallback position of: “Do you go to church, because they pray publicly there.”

In simpler terms he just confessed that the buildings called “churches” promote and encourage sin. I mean think about it. They make a show about tithing when giving is to be secret, in fact all giving is to be secret (Matthew 6:1-4). On the topic of the tithe, they encourage all to keep 90% of their earthly wealth, which is opposite Christ’s teaching (Matthew 6:19-21,24). They make a show about dressing up which is flaunting mammon worship. Mammon worship that ties in with keeping most of our earthly wealth.

The modern-day buildings called “churches” create nothing but thieves. Much like the way the second temple had deteriorated into the den of thieves that prompted Christ to losing His temper and overturn the merchants tables. Thieves that steal from God and His eternal plan.

You see we are given a commandment in 1 Timothy:

1 Timothy 6:17-19 NKJV – Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

This is a direct command to keep the majority of our earthly wealth at the ready to help those in need. Yet those that go to churches keep 90% of their earthly wealth or more to worship mammon.

Those that are mammon-worshippers seek after riches (jewelry, and fancy clothes), money (seeking after and hording earthly wealth beyond what is needed to make it to the next day), possessions (those objects that gather dust all over your houses and as well as luxury vehicles and any vehicle that goes beyond the basic need of transport to places you need to get to) and then property (huge house beyond the basic need for shelter and/or multiple houses as well as empty land filled with nothing to help those in need.)

This description describes the majority that enter the buildings called “churches.” Being mammon-worshippers turns them into thieves who horde and care only for their own well-being. In actuality caring nothing for their fellow humans.

It is these mammon-worshippers that caused Atheism. That chased away their children from God and True salvation. That has deteriorated humanity and helped in fulfilling prophecy, which is why these verses were written:

2 Timothy 3:1-5 NKJV – But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!

Most that go to churches are found and seen in these verses. Churches are to be avoided. If you truly seek after God. Study the Word of God yourselves. Not reading, STUDY. There is a huge difference.

People wouldn’t go about say things like the person in the social media thread said, which equaled calling Jesus Christ Himself a liar. Do you understand the implication of those words? That is blasphemy, that is blaspheming the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 12:31 NKJV – “Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men.

The name of the Holy Spirit is Jesus Christ. Therefore, when someone says that Christ didn’t say something in the Bible, yet that is not the Truth. They call the Holy Spirit who inspired (2 Timothy 3:16-17) all the Words within the Bible a liar and have blasphemed the Holy Spirit.

Within these buildings called “churches” are little social groups that gather, yet they ignore other people that go to the same church. You will note these groups seek after the same things. They play golf, they drink alcohol, they party. That is the activity of a social club, not what the church is to be like. Only once is a true “church” described within the Bible:

Acts 2:44-47 NKJV – Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

This was a TRUE “church.” A community that shared everything together. Those who had more shared with those that had less and all shared equally. That is a TRUE community and church. That hasn’t existed for thousands of years. It is something that those that pursue communism promise. However, to date communism has only given wealth to the wealthy and left the poor in starvation and squaller. They use this perfect image of a true Christian community as their poster child. Because people seek after this they believe the lies. Why?

Because the buildings called “churches” are nothing but social clubs that teach and promote false doctrine, That are described in great detail in 2 Peter 2:

 2 Peter 2:1-22 NKJV – But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction. And many will follow their destructive ways, because of whom the way of truth will be blasphemed. By covetousness they will exploit you with deceptive words; for a long time their judgment has not been idle, and their destruction does not slumber. For if God did not spare the angels who sinned, but cast them down to hell and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved for judgment; and did not spare the ancient world, but saved Noah, one of eight people, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood on the world of the ungodly; and turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah into ashes, condemned them to destruction, making them an example to those who afterward would live ungodly; and delivered righteous Lot, who was oppressed by the filthy conduct of the wicked (for that righteous man, dwelling among them, tormented his righteous soul from day to day by seeing and hearing their lawless deeds)— then the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations and to reserve the unjust under punishment for the day of judgment, and especially those who walk according to the flesh in the lust of uncleanness and despise authority. They are presumptuous, self-willed. They are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries, whereas angels, who are greater in power and might, do not bring a reviling accusation against them before the Lord. But these, like natural brute beasts made to be caught and destroyed, speak evil of the things they do not understand, and will utterly perish in their own corruption, and will receive the wages of unrighteousness, as those who count it pleasure to carouse in the daytime. They are spots and blemishes, carousing in their own deceptions while they feast with you, having eyes full of adultery and that cannot cease from sin, enticing unstable souls. They have a heart trained in covetous practices, and are accursed children. They have forsaken the right way and gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Beor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness; but he was rebuked for his iniquity: a dumb donkey speaking with a man’s voice restrained the madness of the prophet. These are wells without water, clouds carried by a tempest, for whom is reserved the blackness of darkness forever. For when they speak great swelling words of emptiness, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through lewdness, the ones who have actually escaped from those who live in error. While they promise them liberty, they themselves are slaves of corruption; for by whom a person is overcome, by him also he is brought into bondage. For if, after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the latter end is worse for them than the beginning. For it would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than having known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered to them. But it has happened to them according to the true proverb: “A DOG RETURNS TO HIS OWN VOMIT,” and, “a sow, having washed, to her wallowing in the mire.”

This is how those within the buildings call “churches” behave. It is all about them. It is only about them. Where is God? Where is Jesus? Oh, in the songs they sing. In the prayers they are not supposed to be doing publicly. At their Super Bowl parties, their golf meets.

The buildings called “Churches” have nothing to do with the True Word of God and have not been that way for decades. If they had then those children that came out of the Great Depression would have all been devote followers of Christ. Instead, they came out horders of earthly wealth and luxuries. Destine not to salvation, but damnation. For these buildings are nothing but a den of thieves.

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Blog for Podcast #224 (Glorifying the Self)

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Intro

This is Dreamwalker1960. As a reminder you can read the transcripts of all my podcasts at dreamwalker1960.com. You can use most podcast platforms if you wish to listen. All you need to do is do a search for Dreamwalker1960.

Discussion

In many of the buildings called “churches” you will encounter those that teach, those that preach and those that listen to teachings which instruct those that listen to seek to improve the self. Glorify the self, worship the self.

This is what the Bible says about seeking the self.

James 3:14-15 NKJV – But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic.

Those teaching to glorify the self are teaching falsely. They listen not to God. Through the Holy Spirit, but to demons pretending to be the Holy Spirit.

They teach children that they can be the best that they can be. But, where is God in this statement?

Per what the Holy Spirit Who inspired James to write those words spoken earlier shows clearing that this teaching does come from God at all. Therefore, God is not present.

Yet these teachings are taught in buildings called “churches.” So. It’s just a building, and since they teach man-made teachings inspired by demons it just shows that these buildings are just that: buildings. Full of people once or twice a week seeking to make themselves glorified in their own minds. Showing they are earthly, sensual, demonic.

Many are upset at hearing these things. The mere fact that they are upset is validation they do not listen to God but their flesh.

Galatians 5:17-21 NKJV – For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Hearing the truth is painful at times. But required if you truly seek sanctification.

What does the Bible truly teach? To answer that we need to understand true gifts given by the Holy Spirit.

Romans 12:1-8 NKJV – I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

“Not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think.”

This shows that we are not to glorify ourselves. In fact, if anything we are to glorify all others. By thinking of them before we even consider ourselves. This can never be accomplished by glorifying ourselves. By glorifying the self those that do this become haughty. In fact, this is the complete opposite teaching, which truly identifies it as evil. For anything opposing God is just that, evil.

Seeking to glorify the self creates a haughty spirit. What does the Bible say about being haughty?

Proverbs 16:18 NKJV – Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

Proverbs 18:12 NKJV – Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility.

Proverbs 21:4 NKJV – A haughty look, a proud heart, And the plowing of the wicked are sin.

When glorifying the self, you gain a haughty look and also a proud heart.

Many that say they follow Christ do their best not to do anything in the OT. This is actually counter to what Jesus Christ Himself taught.

Matthew 5:17-19 NKJV – “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled. Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

The laws removed by the cross were those governing sacrifices. No other laws were removed. How we are to live and interact with others has not changed. Right here some will say: what about slavery?

Then they aren’t paying attention to the greatest commandments:

Matthew 22:37-40 NKJV – Jesus said to him, ‘YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.’ On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”

“You shall love you neighbor are yourself.”

Would you enslave yourself? That question should silence everyone. But it won’t, because their opinion is greater than anyone else…. especially God Himself. For they glorify themselves. They are greater than anyone and anything….. again… especially God Himself.

That is what is being taught by those in the buildings called “churches” that tell those that listen to glorifying themselves. That God is within them and they can achieve anything because of it.

Achieve what? Gain earthly wealth and status? Seek esteem in the sight of other humans?

Luke 16:13-17 NKJV – “No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.” Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, also heard all these things, and they derided Him. And He said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God. “The law and the prophets were until John. Since that time the kingdom of God has been preached, and everyone is pressing into it. And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for one tittle of the law to fail.

Mammon – G3126 – mamónas – riches, money, possessions, property.

Isn’t this what they are teaching those that listen to seek after by glorifying themselves? To seek after riches, after money, after possessions, property. Yes, it is. Then who is it that will reward them.

Luke 4:6 NKJV – And the devil said to Him, “All this authority I will give You, and their glory; for this has been delivered to me, and I give it to whomever I wish.”

Therefore, since only Satan can give earthly rewards, then it is Satan that gives them these things. This is verified in these verses from 1 John

1 John 2:15-16 NLT – Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world.

“These are not from the Father, but are from this world.”

And as we just established Satan was given authority over this temporal plain.

2 Corinthians 4:4 NLT – Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe. They are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News. They don’t understand this message about the glory of Christ, who is the exact likeness of God.

Any who teach and think that glorifying the self is blind to the Truth, which shows that they are not followers of Christ. Even though they go to a building called a “church.”

The church is not a building. It is those that truly follow Christ and His teachings found within the Bible which as has been shown here are opposite those that teach to glorify the self.

What is needed is to is to stop trying to glorify the self and start to Glorify God through Jesus Christ. It is He is that only being that deserves to be glorified. It even says so in the Lord’s Prayer.

Matthew 6:9-13 NKJV – In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses , As we forgive those who trespass against us. And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

“For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.”

I have updated this myself to this: For Yours is the kingdom and You have all the power and You Lord God Creator of the Universe deserve all and only the glory forever and ever. Amen.

No other being should be glorified in any way shape or form other than our Creator. Therefore, those that say to glorify the self are saying that they wish to glorify themselves over their God. Thus saying they are greater than God Himself.

They must repent and turn from their ways. And not glorify the self but God through Jesus Christ. They must leave those buildings that teach that they glorify the self for they worship Satan not God. Don’t deny this Truth for it is part of the repentance required. For as long as you listen to false teachings you will fall further and further away from your salvation.

Time is running out. For the first rapture is near and they will learn the hard way that if they don’t repent now they will see that they have been left behind. All because they abandoned God to glorify themselves.

God Bless