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Blog for Podcast #231 (Who are the Truly Short Sighted?)

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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

“You are short sighted.”

This is one of those statements someone makes to many that have embraced their Christian faith. They say that following the Bible limits you. That there is more to the world than what can be found within the Bible. It would be laughable if it weren’t so sad.

When someone accepts Jesus Christ as their Savior and strive to be a reflection of Him, by following the teachings within the Bible, does not limit them. They actually expands their horizons.

Many that embrace science fiction are those searching for a future that will have amazement and wonders. They seek after teleportation, terraforming, celestial phenomena, dinosaurs, higher beings, including ascension into a higher life form, immortality, multiple dimensions, creation.

They seek after these things because they wish to expand their horizons and seek after a wondrous reality if not for them, but for their children, or their children, or their children. To me this is true short sightedness. Even though they do seek after these things they feel they are unattainable to them. That their life is meaningless to the point that they wish to tear down society as it now stands to hurry the arrival of this new phenomenal world that is yet to be. This is true short sightedness. This is not what those that truly understand their belief in God expect or accept.

Through the Bible they know these things have taken place, are taking place and will take place: terraforming, celestial phenomena, dinosaurs, higher beings, including ascension into a higher life form; immortality, multiple dimensions, creation. What is most important is that they themselves can be an eternal witness to these very things and are themselves promised to ascend into higher and immortal beings as servants of the One who created it all. The Lord God Almighty.

The Lord God that is within the alternate dimension, or reality if you like. That is called Heaven. Whose Son after His resurrection appeared out of nowhere into a locked room twice.

So who is in reality short sighted? The person that thinks only of today, tomorrow, this temporal life span of up to about one hundred years. Or the person that turns to God and His Son and plans for their life to come in their ascended and immortal bodies that all humanity is promised to have. A life that will last billions upon billions of years. A life that will be filled with wonder and sights so beautiful it will put all the beauty of this planet to shame.

For those that are the true short sighted though. Theirs is not this spectacular. Theirs is to be left in one place, one location, in continual pain and mental and physical torment. All due to their true short-sighted beliefs that the Bible is nothing but a book to be changed to their temporal whims and desires. Why? Because they wish to live in their personal version of happiness now, not when God has promised it to them in the enteral life to come. How truly sorrowing it is to me to write these words, for my love for my neighbor is for them to accept Jesus Christ and to stop living in sin. For as long as they seek temporal rewards, they have sealed their own fate themselves, and they have only themselves to blame.

Let us look at these things that are found within Science Fiction that appeals to those that wish to deny the existence of God.

Teleportation

Genesis 19:16 KJV – And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the LORD being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city.

Acts 8:39-40 KJV – And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing. But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.

In the first example we see Lot and his family removed from their house and taken to the gates of Sodom. In the second example we see Phillp under orders of the Holy Spirit to go to a road that goes from Jerusalem to Gaza. From this road after baptizing the Ethiopian he is taken to Azotus. This is a distance of approximately twenty miles from the road to Gaza over undefined terrain. How the wording is shown in these verses. This is done instantaneously, just as it was for Jesus Christ when he appeared in the locked room.

Terraforming

Revelation 21:1 KJV  And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.

This verse was self-explanatory.

 Celestial phenomena

Joshua 10:13 KJV – And the sun stood still, and the moon stayed, until the people had avenged themselves upon their enemies. Is not this written in the book of Jasher? So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and hasted not to go down about a whole day.

Isaiah 38:8 KJV – Behold, I will bring again the shadow of the degrees, which is gone down in the sun dial of Ahaz, ten degrees backward. So the sun returned ten degrees, by which degrees it was gone down.

Once again self-explanatory. They have written off and tried to hide the fact that they had to include these events in the calculations needed to land upon the moon. Now to those that are lunar landing naysayers. We’re talking 1969. All the excuses you use to say the landing was made up were physically and technologically impossible to make the landing be untrue. In actuality the space race caused the creation of these very technologies people say caused the fallacy to be created decades after the landings actually occurred. This comes from someone who was alive in 1969 and at that time the transiter, which was created due to the space race was just coming into its own.

Dinosaurs

Job 40:15-18 KJV – Behold now behemoth, which I made with thee; he eateth grass as an ox. Lo now, his strength is in his loins, and his force is in the navel of his belly. He moveth his tail like a cedar: the sinews of his stones are wrapped together. His bones are as strong pieces of brass; his bones are like bars of iron.

Look at the behemoth in Job. A tail upon the creature is described as being like a Lebanon cedar. For the longest time many could not say that this “behemoth” was in fact a dinosaur since for years they had tails from dinosaurs dragging the ground. Then scientist figured out that their tails actually went straight back and looks like the trunk of a cedar tree, long straight and tappers to a point. Moreover, Lebanon cedars were huge, used as pillars and masts. So again, science confirms the Bible and thus confirms God. Just think about that for a bit.

Ascension into a higher life form; immortality

1 Corinthians 15:52-53 KJV – In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

The one thing that those that deny God don’t want to accept is that the promised immortality found within the Bible is offered to them. To them personally. It is not something for our descendants, but for every single person that was ever conceived.

Now I use the word conceived for a reason. For God knows all before they were even conceived.

Jeremiah 1:5 NKJV – “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations.”

Do you think Jeremiah is the only person God knows before they are born? I think not. With that in mind then saying “that was ever conceived” works.

Therefore, ALL humanity. Be they sinner or saint WILL receive eternity. It is just how they will receive it. In the service of God or in eternal agony.

It is this last statement that makes people short sighted. Because most do not want to accept, they may face billions upon billions of years in pain and agony. They say, “How can a God do this to people.”

Again, this new last statement shows people are truly short sighted, and ignorant of the truth. God doesn’t do this to people. They do it to themselves. All are judged by THEIR works. Their actions. Their behavior. Their sins. People put themselves either in the service of God or in the lake of fire. This is shown in Romans 2:1-11 for those that call themselves “Christians.” It is shown in Revelation 20:11-15 for all others. That it is their actions that places them where they will live for all eternity.

You need to stop being short sighted. You need to stop listening to lies. You need to accept that we will face judgement if we don’t end sin within our lives. All that don’t accept Jesus Christ will stand before the Great White Throne Judgement.

Here is another thing that many are short sighted about. They think they can say they follow Christ and still have the huge house, the fancy vehicles and clothes. This is a lie. Their short sightedness has turned them into the lukewarm.

Becoming the lukewarm makes them worse than those that were short sighted and denied there is a God. They too, even though they at first accepted Christ as their Savior, will stand before the Great White Throne Judgement.

This is what happens to all that choose to be short sighted. Be they so-called “Christian.” Or they call themselves Atheist, Agnostic or follow some other man-made religion.

Oh. There it is. Someone reading or listening just made another short-sighted statement. A statement that Christianity is a man-made religion. The religions that came out of the teachings found within the Bible are mostly man-made religions.

True followers for Jesus Christ do not follow religious doctrines. They follow what the Bible teaches. They attempt to live a needs-only lifestyle. They spread the Word of God. They place all others before themselves. For they desire for all to be accepted as Children of God and are fully dedicated to achieving this goal.

Time is quickly running out. Stop being short sighted and accept Jesus Christ as your Savior. Therefore, the eternal life you are to live will be one filled with joy and not one filled with eternal agony. It is truly up to you and you alone. There is no once saved always saved. There is no faith is all you need. There is a God. He created everything. He has approached you. You were just being short sighted because you think it all revolves around you. Your choices do, but nothing else. It is your choice on where you will face eternity. Your choice.

I mean you have accepted all that Sci-Fi offers and teaches. Why can’t you try and be long-sighted. Open your mind to expanding your horizons. Horizons that can lead to billions and billions of years exploring a new universe and living upon a new earth where there are no oceans.

God Bless 

Blog for Podcast #230 (Most would Rather Be Pleased than Saved)

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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

One of the greatest sorrows that is witnessed in this world today, is the belief that all you need say is: “I believe in Jesus” and call yourself a “Christian” and you are all set for an eternal life in heaven.

This is a lie. PERIOD.

Stop. Stop getting angry. Stop saying that what you are reading or hearing here is BS.

Listen. Pay attention. Learn. First step. If you did get angry at what was just said listen to the Bible.

Galatians 5:19-21 NKJV – 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.

“Hatred.” “Contentions.” “Outbursts of wrath.”

All of these are words that reflect anger that is what was just expressed just now. What is the fate of any that shows this type of anger?

“Those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.”

Now we have to truly understand the pretext of these words written to the Galatians. These were people that had asked Jesus to be their Savior. They had been baptized. They were saved. Yet, what is the very first thing written to the people of Galatia after the greeting?

Galatians 1:6-10 NKJV – I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed. For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ.

They started listening to a false gospel. A gospel that used the Truth and the Name of Christ. However, it was not the Truth any longer. What was it they were listening to? This is answered in the tenth verse, so I will address this with a different translation.

Galatians 1:10 AMP – Now am I trying to win the favor of men, or of God? Do I seek to please men? If I were still seeking popularity with men, I should not be a bond servant of Christ (the Messiah).

“Do I seek to please men.” “If I were still seeking popularity with men.”

Now understand. Most that stand upon the dais and face the crowd seek to please those listening to them. This means they are not bond servants of God. They are false teachers. They are twice over cursed to damnation. For they are not leading people to Salvation, but along with them to damnation. Because the message they are teaching does not teach those listening to stop living in the sins listed in the fifth chapter of the letter to the people of Galatia.

Accordingly, the larger the building called a “church” and the larger the congregation that goes to these buildings are in truth already damned. Especially if they show any of the sins given in chapter 5. So, I will restate them once again.

“Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like.”

I remember back to my early days of my Christian life. I remember wanting to inform parents about the subtle influence of Satan in cartoons that was leading their children away from Christ. I went to a large church one Sunday morning and I was placing flyers upon windows of vehicles in the parking lot. I was approached by a man who confronted me and then cursing chased me out of the church parking lot. I didn’t realize it then. As I do now that this was varication that this large “church” was not in the service of God, but Satan. As are all buildings that use the word “church.” The bigger the closer to Satan than to God.

Once again. A building that is called a “church” is not the Church of God. It is those that profess to following Jesus Christ and live a life as taught within the Word of God.

Now right here someone will protest saying we must gather together.

Hebrews 10:24-25 NKJV – And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

Gathering together in a building that preaches false teachings is not the gathering of fellow Christians. This is actually done more on social media than in buildings or even homes. This is the Truth and any who challenge it wish to be pleased. Marking them as people from Galatia not the Body of Christ. Therefore, as many in Galatia they are not welcome in the kingdom of God.

Angry again? Really? More varication. There is a need to start listening to the Truth and not something that tickles your ears.

2 Timothy 3:16- 4:4 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. 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.”

Well the time has come when people do not endure sound doctrine. They seek to have their own desires met. Their comforts, their riches, their possessions, their property. For they have turned away from the Truth and ARE turning aside to fables.

How is it I know they are turning aside to fables?

We don’t have to go far. Let’s look at the extremely popular TV series “The Chosen.”

I watched the first three episodes. All I encountered was false teachings and outright lies. Even things that were said and done that have absolutely no historical or Biblical foundation.

A fable is defined as a short story that tells a general truth or is only partly based on fact, or literature of this type.

“Or is partly based on fact.”  If only part of it is based upon fact the rest of it is based upon what?

A lie. That makes the entire thing a lie. And who created lies?

John 8:44 NKJV – You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it.

Since “The Chosen” is a fable aka lies. It is of Satan not of God and must be rejected. However, again there will be anger and laughter. Because it makes people feel good. They are pleased by what they hear and see. So, again as reflected in the first chapter of Galatians those that made it are twice cursed. Not by my word, but the Word of God.

Cursed to damnation for they are leading those that watch and praise it not to heaven but to the lake of fire. For there is no such thing as once saved always saved. For that would imply that God shows favoritism, which is opposite of what is taught by the word of God.

Romans 2:6-11 NLT – He will judge everyone according to what they have done. He will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good, seeking after the glory and honor and immortality that God offers. But he will pour out his anger and wrath on those who live for themselves, who refuse to obey the truth and instead live lives of wickedness. There will be trouble and calamity for everyone who keeps on doing what is evil—for the Jew first and also for the Gentile. But there will be glory and honor and peace from God for all who do good—for the Jew first and also for the Gentile. For God does not show favoritism.

These Words in Romans were aimed directly at those professing to be “Christian.” Again those living in sin and yet professing to be followers of Christ. It is made clear they shall face judgement.

Now one of the things people that cling to OSAS and faith alone is these verses.

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.

Now this resurrection is shown to take place and occurs in Revelation Chapter 7. This is shown to take place at the middle of the Tribulation. However, it is said elsewhere in the Bible that Christ will return as a thief in the night. This shows two separate events for at the middle of the tribulation the sun and the moon’s light will be cut in half. That is a sign a portent. Then Christ could not come as a thieve in the night for there are warning signs. The sun and the moon. Therefore, this clearly shows multiple raptures  form what is called the first resurrection.

All that are resurrected up to the middle of the tribulation are included in the first resurrection. Now what does these verses in Revelation chapter twenty say?

“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.”

Those that truly follow the teachings of Christ and are either in the first or second rapture will never stand in judgement.

One of those popular people that stand upon the dais said that if you are a true disciple of Christ. That WHEN you stand before the judgement throne you will be passed and go on to glory. This is opposite of what we just heard from the Word of God. Consequently, this labels this man as what he truly is a man pleasing those listening. So we once again return to Galatians one showing he is twice cursed. And those that pack the pews are loving having their ears tickled with this man’s people pleasing message.

Believing they will come into heaven no matter how they live their lives.  Once again, totally opposite what is taught within the Word of God.

It must be understood. There is still a little time left to all to fix their relationship with God. Do you know how many people that I know for a fact that profess to being “Christian” and go to the buildings called “church.” However, they do behave in the ways listed in Galatians 5. Or they live in the sins listed in Romans 1.

Romans 1:28-32 NKJV – 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.

Repent. Downsize. Live a needs-only lifestyle. Remove the sins. Remove the sins. Remove the sins.

God Bless

Blog for Podcast #227 (End-times is Now)

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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

Daniel 12:4 NKJV – “But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end; many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase.”

Most still don’t understand the meaning of this verse. However, in my case it was one of the verses I not only read from the Bible but also dreamt in a dream when I was given the Spiritual gift of being a dreamer of dreams.

It was so obvious to me. The way people were and are now traveling around this planet. How knowledge has grown greatly over the last century. I mean think about it a bit.

Up until the American Civil War how were most wars fought? With calvary and massed soldiers marching in formation. How was ocean battles fought? With ships under sail playing dodge ball in the water throwing things at each other.

Between 1865 and 1914. A mere 49 years. Just about one and a half generations. Since it has been scientifically established that one generation is thirty-three years. Everything in warfare and even communication changed. As well as transportation.

Within the First World War, the political ground work was laid that would allow Israel to become a nation once again which occurred in 1948, shortly after the Second World War. One year after one generation. So thirty-four years later, from the beginning of the first World War. Thus in reality starting a new generation cycle.

At the end of that generational cycle the tenth nation joined the European Economic Community (EEC). Then the AIDS epidemic becomes officially recognized. Become the first of the end-time plagues. This occurred in 1981.

 Matthew 24:4-8 NKJV – And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows.

In 2015 the end of the next generation ISIS attacks slaughtering and beheading Westerners and middle eastern Christians. In addition Europe starts to become overrun with middle eastern refugees due to ISIS. In essence making the dream of the Babylonian Statue become a physical reality.

Daniel 2:41-44 NKJV – Whereas you saw the feet and toes, partly of potter’s clay and partly of iron, the kingdom shall be divided; yet the strength of the iron shall be in it, just as you saw the iron mixed with ceramic clay. And as the toes of the feet were partly of iron and partly of clay, so the kingdom shall be partly strong and partly fragile. As you saw iron mixed with ceramic clay, they will mingle with the seed of men; but they will not adhere to one another, just as iron does not mix with clay. And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people; it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever.

“ As you saw iron mixed with ceramic clay, they will mingle with the seed of men; but they will not adhere to one another, just as iron does not mix with clay. “

Christ knew there would be confusion as well as many false prophets and teachers using His name to spread false teachings. Especially about what He had just stated. So He taught this parable directly after to help bring clarity to the situation.

Matthew 24:32-35 NKJV – “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near—at the doors! Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.

Now. As I have just presented before these verses. The prophecy is the feet within Nebuchadnezzar’s dream of a statue.

Now, what is important about the parable of the fig tree is these words:

“Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place.”

Why are these words are so important is that we are now seeing all that Christ talked about in Matthew 24. As I have been showing through actual events that have taken place in history we can make an assumption as well. The last date I state at which time those that follow Jesus Christ and started to be hunted was 2015.

Consequently, I can theorized that Jesus Christ can return within thirty-three years from that point. That shows that Christ will return before 2048.

Now I can narrow this window down even further to be within the next few years. However, I won’t at this time. For it has not been given to me to say. For only one being knows the exact day and that is God, and no human can or should even attempt to do so or be labeled as what they are. False teachers and prophets.

The purpose of this teaching is to awaken those willing to listen to start and fix their relationship with God through Jesus Christ NOW. For we are living in the generation that WILL see the return of Jesus Christ.

There are no “ifs” “ands” or “buts” about this statement. This is not a possibility, but reality. We are living in the end-times. Right now.

Therefore, we know one major fact. That most that now profess to being “Christian” are in fact lukewarm and are not now or possible never were a part of the Body of Christ. For the seven letters of the second and third chapters of the book of Revelation are not just concurrent, but chronological. The last letter describing how most that calls themselves “Christian” would act like. So let us hear these verses at this time.

Revelation 3:15-19 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— I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent.

So, what labels most that profess to being “Christian” to actually being the “lukewarm?”

“Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’”

Most that profess to being “Christian” live in or seek after fancy houses. They drive fancy vehicles and wear fancy clothes. Gathering unto themselves multiple possessions of various sizes and types. Keeping and horde all their earthly wealth for themselves. So, they have no needs, but only wants. This is what labels them as “lukewarm.” This is what shows that Christ Himself has vomited them out of the Body of Christ.

They are called to be zealous and repent. Let’s breakdown the word “zealous.”

Zealous – G2206 – zéloó – am eager to possess, covet (earnestly), (have) desire

Eager – wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable.

Covet – to want to have something very much, especially something that belongs to someone else

Desire – to want something, especially strongly

From the breakdown of the word “zealous” we learn a very clear message. That those that are lukewarm must now seek after something very special that is not theirs. This is a clear statement that they are no longer a part of the Vine of salvation Who is Jesus Christ. Because they seek after what the world esteems, they are not welcome into heaven or the presence of God.

However, they can fix this.

How can they fix this? Repent!

This means they must get rid of their worldly possessions and downsize NOW! Quickly. For right now they do not know “that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked.”

For what they consider wealth isn’t and what they think is clothing isn’t. They are wretched beings thinking they are special and blessed when they are cursed to damnation by their own words and actions.

As had been already established time is quickly running out. They MUST take action NOW! Right this very moment. Sell off your earthly mammon and seek after true salvation through Jesus Christ.

Mammon is defined as this: riches, money, possessions, property.

All this must go. You must start to live a needs-only lifestyle NOW! And use the rest of your earthly wealth to help those in need and in the spread of the Word of God.

1 Timothy 6:6-10 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. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

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.

Any who seek after earthly wealth are destine to damnation. PERIOD.

God Bless

Blog for Podcast #226 (Some More Hard Truth)

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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

It is once again time to for some hard truth. Most will tune out. Others will deny it pertains to them. It doesn’t change the fact that it is the truth. They will still do nothing to fix their relationship with God. Because to them they are fine with God. They are going to heaven. They will stand before God in robes of white.

This is the furthest thing from the truth.

Most that believe they are all good and well with God live under the man-made teachings of faith alone and OSAS. They say that the laws are not needed. That all you need to do is believe in God and Jesus is their Savior. However, they live their lives without changing. They still seek after what the world seeks after.

They think they are better than those about them because they go to church on Sunday. Then leave the buildings to go play golf or watch the modern-day gladiator sports called Baseball, Basketball, Football, amongst others. They leave these buildings in expensive vehicles with all the bells and whistles built into them.

All of this is sin. All this labels them as lukewarm. But they don’t want to hear this. They just want to keep living their lives as they want. Not as God tells them to live it, but how they want to live it. With all their comforts and earthly pleasures.

All the while they are losing their salvation. Again, here will be denial and arguments from those that wish to believe they are exempt and special in the sight of God.

The mere fact that these thoughts crossed their minds shows they don’t know the Bible. That all their thoughts were opposite what Jesus Christ taught. Therefore, this announces to the world and more specifically to God Himself that if they were “Christian” they are not bearing fruit. If they think they are “Christian” they really aren’t.

Those that are angry right now. Those that are calling me a liar right now. It is time for your trial.

Let’s work backwards from what has been stated here.

  1. You believe you are exempt and special in the sight of God.

Romans 2:11 NLT – For God does not show favoritism.

This is the last sentence in a paragraph that is dedicated to speaking directly to those that call themselves “Christian” and live in these sins listed in Romans chapter one.

Romans 1:28-32 NKJV – 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.

Now look to yourself. Have you done these sins? Are you living these sins? Then you are guilty as charged. You are losing your salvation or were never saved. This is from the Bible. Not me. From God, and it is God you are calling a liar. Which seals that verdict against you.

  • Who are the “lukewarm?”

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—

“You say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy and have need of nothing.’”

Are you living in an expensive house? Do you horde your earthly wealth for yourself? Are you seeking after and gathering unto yourself possessions? You have so much you have need of nothing? Not want, need.

The Bible teaches 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.

Those that seek after the what moths will eat and what rust will destroy and what can be stolen. This is where their heart is. It is not with God at all. Again guilty as charged. Again by the Word of God. They have been vomited out of the Body of Christ. Therefore, they are no longer in the Body of Christ.

How are they supposed to live their lives?

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.

You are to be content with a needs-only lifestyle. If you have wealth what are you to do?

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.

We are to share our earthly wealth and this can ONLY be accomplished by living a needs-only lifestyle. For we are to have this cash available this wealth ready at a moments notice to help those in need. This is impossible for those that horde their wealth for themselves as well as their wants and lusts. This is how most now live their lives that profess to being “Christian.” Therefore, as we have just established they are guilty of sinning against God per the Word of God and most refuse to repent. They are confessing to the world and any with an ear to hear and an eye to see that they are not of the Body of Christ.

What can you do to fix your relationship with God? For that we will turn to the Bible once again.

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.

Let’s beak down how we are to act as true followers of Christ.

“Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us.”

To show love is to abandon the self. True love places all others before ourselves or our wants, lusts or desires. That is what it means to be imitators of God through Christ.

“But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints.”

Those that seek after the large house, the fancy vehicles and the tons of possessions are covetous and idolators. Period. We are told not to be this way for it is not the ways of a Christian. Therefore once we accept Christ as our Savior we MUST down-size. We must reduce our financial footprint and seek to live off of the least of your earthly wealth. For the majority belongs to God.

Lets break down the words: fornication and uncleanness.

Fornication – G4202 – porneia – whoredom, harlotry (including adultery and incest) pornography.

Uncleanness – G167 – akatharsia – impurity (physically or morally) no cursing, no tattoos, no piercings.

Again. Right here people will be throwing a hissy fit. Here we go again to another part of the bible.

Romans 12:1-2 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.

“And do not be conformed to this world.” 1 in 4 people on this earth has a tattoo. This means tattoos are of this world. Therefore if you seek after tattoos especially religious ones you insult God, and have earned what is spoken of in 2 Peter 2:

2 Peter 2:20-22 NKJV – 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.”

Let’s continue how you should show you are a child of God.

“Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks.”

Let’s look at this from the amplified bible:

Let there be no filthiness (obscenity, indecency) nor foolish and sinful (silly and corrupt) talk, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting or becoming; but instead voice your thankfulness [to God].

If you challenge all that had been said to this point. I will re-read the next verse.

Ephesians 5:5 NKJV – 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.

“Nor covetous man, who is an idolater.” Let this be very clear. God doesn’t care how much you go to the buildings called “churches.” It is your behavior. It is you actions. It is your works that matter.

If you seek after earthly wealth, possessions. If you live in sin, have tattoos you are not going to heaven, by your own actions. Your own choices. Your own words that leave your lips.

That is unless you truly repent. And truly seek to follow the commandments given to us within the Bible. The Bible is not full us suggestions. It is full of rules that must be followed. You can’t have wealth, possessions and huge homes. For the money you used to get that was God’s not yours.

Repent. Downsize. NOW! Right now. Not tomorrow. NOW!

God Bless

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

Blog for Podcast #223 (The Little Things)

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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

It’s the little things that show where you stand with God. How you interact with others. How you drive your vehicle. How you live and where you live your lives. All this shows if you are of the world or if you are a child of God.

In most this never changes. In fact, in many cases, they become even worse. Haughtier, thinking themselves as important, special, exempt from punishment. The bible calls them liars and so they avoid the True Word of God for platitudes given to them by a person standing upon a dais behind a pedestal. For to face to Truth would mean that they have lived their entire lives in a lie, which is the real Truth.

Here is the truth from the Bible. Frist I will show a list of sins that mark those that deny God:

Romans 1:28-32 NKJV – 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.

The very next thing written in the Bible is the behavior of those that call themselves “Christian.”

Romans 2:1-11 NKJV – Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things. And do you think this, O man, you who judge those practicing such things, and doing the same, that you will escape the judgment of God? Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? But in accordance with your hardness and your impenitent heart you are treasuring up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, who “WILL RENDER TO EACH ONE ACCORDING TO HIS DEEDS”: eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality; but to those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness—indignation and wrath, tribulation and anguish, on every soul of man who does evil, of the Jew first and also of the Greek; but glory, honor, and peace to everyone who works what is good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For there is no partiality with God.

Let me say that last verses once again in a different translation:

Romans 2:11 NLT – For God does not show favoritism.

Any who believe they will not suffer judgement just made this verse a lie in their own minds. They just called God Himself a liar.

Notice in this verse from the second chapter of Romans these words:

Romans 2:1 NKJV – Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things.

“For you who judge practice the same things.” So those sins listed in the first chapter are being practiced by those that profess they are “Christian.” And what are these sins again?

“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.”

Most that now profess to being a follower of Christ live these sins every single day of their lives. Even the day they spend a few hours at the building called “church.” They shall face judgement. They shall stand before the Great White Throne instead of in the sky before the Son of God upon the glorious day of the first rapture.

Let us return to what I mean by the little things. I will do this by looking back to one of my past blog post:

People for the most part that say they are “Christian” don’t even see the little sins that they commit every single day.

When you ask Jesus to be your Savior. You are making an agreement with God that you will listen to the words of Christ and His apostles that have made what forms the New Testament. Which, in turn are amplified by how the Israelites were instructed to live and follow in Exodus, Leviticus and Deuteronomy within the Old Testament.

Jesus Himself states that if you are of the vine, which is Him, in other words “saved,” and you do not bear fruit, which is following the teachings of Christ, through faith and works. (James 2:14-26) Those that are barren will be removed from the vine, their salvation. Broken off of the vine and cast into the fire. (John 15:1-6)

When someone truly asks Jesus to be their Savior, just out of pure love for God and His Son, they will seek to do and follow the teachings of the Bible.

That being said. Here are some examples of the little sins that make someone barren. First off, listening to music or the radio so loud that all you hear are the lyrics and the music. There is nothing else you have room for. Yet we are told to pray constantly. I encounter this issue at work nearly daily. I have to wear ear plugs and sound dampening earmuffs just so I can even think to be able to pray. Even if you are listening to Christian music if it is too loud for you to contemplate God, the Bible and prayer, then you are not keeping your life God centered but self-centered.

Now here is one I keep coming back to because people just don’t truly understand this one. Driving a vehicle on the road.

“Why this?” many ask.

In Titus 3:1 we are instructed to follow the laws made by humans. Why we are to do this is because no human power comes to be without God’s consent. (Daniel 4:17)

Therefore, if God placed certain humans into a place of human power to make laws that say to go 55 miles per hour, then we as Christians must go 55 miles per hour. By the way this goes on both sides of the extreme. Form speeding to going excessively slow. There is no room for debate. There is no saying man’s laws have no control of you. The only exception is when those laws go against God, the Bible and nature. Even then you must work within human law to get it back into right with the Bible. For it is not man’s law, but God’s, by extension of His consent, you are honoring and respecting. Consequently, if you speed, cut people off, tailgate and any other of the laws you break for any other reason. You are in essence insulted God and telling Him that He is nothing to you. For by the mere fact that you are doing these things without thinking of Him you do consider God to be nothing.
So it is time to start getting these little sins reigned in. Not just the big ones, for both leave your branch barren and subject to being removed and thrown into the fires of damnation.

Now many will challenge what has been said here. It is sad that they do. Therefore, I will expand on this a bit to give enlightenment. To this I will turn to another blog post entitled “One of the steps toward being a reflection of Christ.”

For one thing there are several, but this is just about one. Now first, I wish to remind folks that in being a reflection of Jesus Christ we are to not only have faith in Him and His promises, but also in our actions and behavior known as works when taken in context to the Bible. Some will say that “works” is legalism. However, “legalism” is when people go through the motions of actions and rituals, especially when they have no faith. It is both FAITH and WORKS, but on with the topic at hand, which is this step of faith through works:

Romans 13:1-7 NKJV – Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same. For he is God’s minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God’s minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil. Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience’ sake. For because of this you also pay taxes, for they are God’s ministers attending continually to this very thing. Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor.

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

Now what does it mean to submit to the government? It is shown very clearly in Romans. All governments are in existence by the grace of God. Accordingly, we are to follow the laws that are set forth by said governments, as long as they are not counter to the teachings of the Bible. Like for instance, abortion.

So, once again I go back to my fallback example of this. The speed limit on roads. This is a state law. If you break this law, you can be punished by getting a speeding ticket. Yet millions break this law every single day because this law is inconvenient to them.

Now I want those reading this to look at that last sentence and ponder upon it a second.

Now read this:

Matthew 22:37 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.’

Luke 10:26-28 NKJV – He said to him, “What is written in the law? What is your reading of it?” So he answered and said, “‘YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND,’ and ‘YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.'” And He said to him, “You have answered rightly; do this and you will live.”

Mark 12:29-30 NKJV – Jesus answered him, “The first of all the commandments is: ‘HEAR, O ISRAEL, THE LORD OUR GOD, THE LORD IS ONE.

Mark 12:30 NKJV – AND YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, WITH ALL YOUR MIND, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.’ This is the first commandment.

It is made clear that per Romans and Titus we are to honor God by following the laws set forth by those in government. However, many speed “because this law is inconvenient to them.”

TO THEM.

To the self.

Consequently, God and His laws are “inconvenient to them!”

If we are to place God at the center of our lives. How can HE be an inconvenience? How is this possible?

Because GOD is not at the center of their lives.

THEY are at the center of THEIR LIVES.

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!

Matthew 16:24-28 NKJV – Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? For the Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will reward each according to his works. Assuredly, I say to you, there are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.”

“If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.”

I cannot out do the very words of Jesus Christ. I end this here.

God Bless

Blog for Podcast #222 (The Challenge)

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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

As we move through this life we now live within. We are torn this way and that. Throughout our lives once we cross the threshold of the age of consent, these factors that tear at our souls increase. Multiple factors attack our conscience. All designed to distract us from Who we are to truly seek after. God through Jesus Christ.

We are pulled by our emotions. We are pulled by our family, our friends, our education. By religion. By our jobs. All distract us from God through Jesus Christ.

Most never find the True balance. Most think they find it. But what they find is acceptance within the world. This is the opposite of what they should have found. For the world is opposite of God. They are enemies. The Bible makes it clear.

James 4:4 NKJV – Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.

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.

The challenge is to abandon all that we have learned that is not found in the Bible. This for the most part never occurs for anyone. I know this because for decade I followed the wide path without truly realizing. As I finally listened to God in 2013. I finally starter to learn to seek sanctification.

For those that don’t understand this last word. I will try and help you understand. Sanctification is an ongoing and continual process to seek to remove all sin from within us through prayer and study. Also know that none can remove all sin from within us. However, we can peel them away like the skin of an onion. This is sanctification.

Sanctification can only be accomplished when the one seeking it strives to please God and not themselves. This is also known as “works.” Any who seek to please the self lives in sin.

Romans 2:8 NKJV – but to those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness—indignation and wrath,

James 3:13-18 NKJV – Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. 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. For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there. But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

“But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth.”

Understand this sentence is more complex than one would think. Especially the last part of it. Most in today’s world use religion as an excuse to not only fucus upon themselves, but to keep their earthly wealth for their owe glory and satisfaction. They boast that God rewarded them this is a lie against the Truth.

Note: I said religion.

A religion is a man-made group that seeks to parade about as if they are better than those about them. This causes them to be haughty and not just self-serving but self-glorifying. All of this is a sin in the sight of God. Therefore, most religions serve Satan not God. This is verified practically every Sunday when all you hear are speeches that cause those listening to feel reassured about their own self-worth. This why Jesus said this in the book of Luke:

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 money as well as possesions.” 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.

Our true challenge is to stop thinking of the self, which includes seeking after those things that many esteem. The closest we are to think of the self is that we are to treat others as we would treat ourselves.

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 your neighbor as yourself.” That means if you buy an expensive vehicle you must buy everyone an expensive vehicle. Now we all know this is an impossibility. Then how do you offset this?

The answer? We live a needs-only lifestyle. By living with the cheapest and the least. We follow the teachings of the Bible and are able to help those in need and to spread the Word of God.

When people think they can live as they want and think they are going to heaven. They become the lukewarm the moment they do this. Rejecting any chance of salvation. In truth they are seen as worse than those that openly deny God. This is why they are vomited out of the Body of Christ.

Revelation 3:15-19 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— I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent.

I have been giving multiple teachings about what is found within the Bible. The fact that most live their lives as they always have. Shows most have not studied the Word of God for themselves and they take the words of man over the Word of God.

Why they listen to the words of man over the Word of God is simple. The words of man say the name “Jesus” mention God. However, they teach that the self is all. That God is in them and they are all powerful and they can accomplish anything. This in turn causes them to chase after worldly rewards. This in turn causes them to get these rewards from the being that has the power to reward in this world.

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.

Must hate to hear this. Because they don’t wish to answer the challenge God offers all through Jesus Christ. They refuse the challenge because to answer it they would have to stop living as they have lived to date, plus it would also bring into doubt how those before them have lived their lives. This is a sad reality, but it is the Truth.

Most will stand before the Great White Throne Judgement other than to appear before the Glorified Christ in the heavens above at the first rapture. However, this is the real Truth. Upsetting as it may be.

Too many have decided upon a people pleasing message than to accept the Truth of the Word of God. Cursing themselves.

Galatians 1:6-10 AMP – I am surprised and astonished that you are so quickly turning renegade and deserting Him Who invited and called you by the grace (unmerited favor) of Christ (the Messiah) [and that you are transferring your allegiance] to a different [even an opposition] gospel. Not that there is [or could be] any other [genuine Gospel], but there are [obviously] some who are troubling and disturbing and bewildering you [with a different kind of teaching which they offer as a gospel] and want to pervert and distort the Gospel of Christ (the Messiah) [into something which it absolutely is not]. But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to and different from that which we preached to you, let him be accursed (anathema, devoted to destruction, doomed to eternal punishment)! As we said before, so I now say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel different from or contrary to that which you received [from us], let him be accursed (anathema, devoted to destruction, doomed to eternal punishment)! Now am I trying to win the favor of men, or of God? Do I seek to please men? If I were still seeking popularity with men, I should not be a bond servant of Christ (the Messiah).

Notice how the first part of these verses is stated.

“I am surprised and astonished that you are so quickly turning renegade and deserting Him.”

They get saved and then quickly turn away from their salvation. Turning “renegade.”

Renegade – a person who deserts a party or cause for another.

Desert – to withdraw from or leave usually without intent to return.

Now note the last verse.

“Now am I trying to win the favor of men, or of God? Do I seek to please men? If I were still seeking popularity with men, I should not be a bond servant of Christ (the Messiah).”

“If I were still seeking popularity with men, I should not be a bond servant of Christ.”

Those that make people happy and thus themselves popular per these verses are cursed to eternal damnation. This is how most that call themselves ministers, pastor, priest now qualify. The large the church the more guilty.

They abandoned the challenge to follow God. For their own esteem to other humans. They willfully chose to be an abomination in the sight of God.

It is time to repent and learn to follow and accept what is written within the Word of God. It is time to stop thinking of self-glorification and reward. It is time to downsize and use our excess earthly wealth to help others and to spread the True Gospel. This is the challenge that MUST be accomplished. NOW!!

God Bless

Blog for Podcast #220 (Needs-Only)

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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

Needs-only.

How is this defined Biblically?

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.

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.

Mark 10:17-21 NKJV – Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. You know the commandments: ‘DO NOT COMMIT ADULTERY,’ ‘DO NOT MURDER,’ ‘DO NOT STEAL,’ ‘DO NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS,’ ‘Do not defraud,’ ‘HONOR YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER.'” And he answered and said to Him, “Teacher, all these things I have kept from my youth.” Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.”

This is made clear by Jesus Christ Himself:

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.

How do you, the reader or listener think how you are living?

Well that I will define. Most chase after more wealth. Seek to have more possessions. Seek to become prominent. This is not needs-only, and since it goes against Christ command given in Matthew six, it is sin.

For those that just started having a hissy fit. Thank you for verification that you live in sin.

Galatians 5:19-21 NKJV – 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.

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.

What those that seek after money, possessions and status are seeking is to serve the world and not God. Who is in charge of the world at this time?

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.

This is why we are to live a needs-only lifestyle if we profess to being a follower of Christ. The smaller our financial footprint the closer to God we are as made clear by Jesus Christ.

Therefore. No Lexus. No BMW. No Porche. No Corvettes. The cheaper the vehicle the better.

If you need a large house due to families. Fine, but once they leave the house. Sell the house for a smaller one. Never seek multiple homes. By the way. An RV is a house, and would qualify as a second house. This opens another door.

Recreation vehicles. Boats, jet skis, things used for your own personal pleasures. These should never be purchased. Sure, rent them, but never own them.

Why?

This money is not your money. It is God’s money. If you truly live a needs-only existence. You can live on ten to twenty percent of your earthly income. Then we are to give the clergy ten percent. The rest is to be given to the poor and to help in the spread of the Word of God. This is made clear in the Bible verses given here.

This is the True calling of the followers of Jesus Christ, for those that profess to being called “Christian.” However, most refuse to live this way. As was made clear with the young rich man. That man who abandoned his eternal life because he has many possessions.

Yes, he renounced his salvation. So, the moment someone says they rather keep their possessions and seek after more they too abandon their salvation. This mentality has sent millions over the last two thousand year not to heaven, but to death. Not to be risen in the Rapture, but have to stand before the Great White Throne Judgement. Jesus knew this and made it clear.

Matthew 7:13-14 NKJV – “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.

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!’

By denying the order to downsize. Most become the lawless. For they say their wants are greater than their salvation. Therefore, just as those before them. They abandon their salvation.

Millions have gone to the grave expecting to be risen in the rapture. They will say but we did this or we did that in your name Jesus. And His reply will be simple.

“I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness.”

The book of their works will be opened. And they will be judged by their works. Pray there is more spiritual gold than chaff burned away. For only then will they see that their name is still written in the Book of Life.

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.

One of these works is to downsize. As we have already established. Once again there will be those having a hissy fit over the word “works.” The thing is we have just heard from the Word of God. I will say them again:

“And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books.”

“Judged according to their works.”

This is not the only time this is said within the Bible. This shows that we are to have works for God. This shows that those having their hissy fit follow the false teachings of OSAS and faith alone. They are upset because they have been called liars. Well, that is because they are. For they just called the above verses a lie. So. I ask the question. Is the Bible True? If you follow Christ the answer is simple. Yes it is. Then those that follow OSAS and faith alone teachings follow a liar. Who is the ultimate liar?

John 8:44 NKJV – You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it.

It is now that you must embrace Truth. This can only be accomplished by repenting and downsizing then following all the commandments that were not removed by the cross. Just so you know only those laws governing sacrifice were removed. All others are still in effect. Like for example not to get tattoos. One in every four people upon this planet have tattoos. Many profess to being “Christian.” This means they live in sin. That is unless they repent and do not add anymore. Now many have repented and must live with their sin upon their skin. Unless they can remove them. Most cannot.

Very soon the first rapture will occur and most that now follow faith alone and OSAS will find themselves still standing here within this temporal plain of existence. Shocked that God abandoned them.

Right there is the problem. Them thinking God abandoned them. This is part of the great lie. The Truth? They abandoned God. Which is why God left them behind, because they were never one with Him.

They are lawless, because they refuse to follow the commandments. One of which is to downsize.

John 14:15 NKJV – “If you love Me, keep My commandments.”

God Bless

Blog for Podcast #217 (Most choose to be Murdered)

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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

Since before the great flood humanity has sought after the here, the now. Part of the here and now is the collection of objects and possessions to worship and admire. This is spelled out in the first chapter of Romans:

Romans 1:18-23 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.

Important phrases are within the verses. One of which is:

“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.”

We will return to the other element later. Because this one needs to be expanded upon. God makes it know to every single human that is alive or has ever lived that He does exist. In many ways it is subtle. In others it is right in their face. However, God wants them to know he does exist. He wants them to make a choice between Him or a temporal existence. All about us is the subtle. Most reject the blatant, simply because it is in their face at that moment and they respond in a retaliatory manner instead of an accepting one. It is something I see nearly daily. God is trying to get people’s attention. Most reject His advances.

Why? Because they like how they have things.

Part of this response has been handed down from one generation to the next for centuries. They have been sold a bill of goods which says they can live their lives as they desire. That seeking after worldly property and possessions is the norm and what all should seek after. Especially if they profess to being Christan.

The thing is. These are all lies. Yes, you heard that correctly: lies. Only one being gives earthly rewards and he does this to reward those that follow his lies.

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.

Most do not acknowledge this verse for to do so would mean they follow lies as I have just established. Yet Jesus knew this and made it very clear in one of His talks to the people of the tribes of Israel.

John 8:42-44 NKJV – Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love Me, for I proceeded forth and came from God; nor have I come of Myself, but He sent Me. Why do you not understand My speech? Because you are not able to listen to My word. You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it.

Now note how Jesus started this statement: “If God were your Father, you would love Me, for I proceeded forth and came from God.”

How is it we are to show our love for Christ?

John 14:15 NKJV – “If you love Me, keep My commandments.”

Therefore, following the commandments not removed by Christ going to the cross will continue as He made very clear:

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.

Now I wish to go back to John chapter eight once again.

“You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him.”

“You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do.”

Now in the next sentence the desires of the devil are detailed. He is a murderer and does not stand in the truth.

What is the Truth within the Bible.

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 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.

Most store treasures in this world which is not from the God our Father. However, most profess to being followers of God. Many through Jesus Christ. What does this turn them into?

James 4:4 NKJV – Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.

This means they have not listened to the Truth and so they are the enemy of God no matter whom they profess to follow. Therefore, they are dead. Therefore, they have been murdered by father of all lies Satan. Who has rewarded those that follow him with earthly rewards. Masking their death not only to themselves, but the world as well. For they have chosen eternal death and damnation for a few temporal trinkets and bobbles. Like a fancy house or houses, fancy vehicles and earthly wealth. All of which was never given unto them by the Father as made clear in second John.

Let us move on to the next key element of the first chapter of Romans.

“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.

Within this statement we see humanities choice to make for themselves a “god” in their own image. One which allows them to seek after and covet temporal wealth. This in turn leads them through entering into sin, of their own free-will. Choices which leads to the sins described in the next part of Romans chapter one.

Romans 1:24-32 NKJV – 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.

Many that profess to being “Christian” are confronted in chapter two of Romans, which again most do not want to hear or accept.

Romans 2:1-11 NLT – You may think you can condemn such people, but you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you say they are wicked and should be punished, you are condemning yourself, for you who judge others do these very same things. And we know that God, in his justice, will punish anyone who does such things. Since you judge others for doing these things, why do you think you can avoid God’s judgment when you do the same things? Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin? But because you are stubborn and refuse to turn from your sin, you are storing up terrible punishment for yourself. For a day of anger is coming, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. He will judge everyone according to what they have done. He will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good, seeking after the glory and honor and immortality that God offers. But he will pour out his anger and wrath on those who live for themselves, who refuse to obey the truth and instead live lives of wickedness. There will be trouble and calamity for everyone who keeps on doing what is evil—for the Jew first and also for the Gentile. But there will be glory and honor and peace from God for all who do good—for the Jew first and also for the Gentile. For God does not show favoritism.

Most Christians reject these words as not pertaining to them. But since most live in fancy houses and adornment it does make them qualify. But, by choice they reject it all for that would mean they would have to change their ways, which they refuse to do. Turning the Ture God into a god for their own making which is corrupt. A liar, who gleefully rewards them with earthly treasures which will rot away. Having no true value to anyone. Therefore, it leads them to damnation and eternal death and destruction.

But then that is their choice.

God Bless

Blog for Podcast #215 (Love and Hate)

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Discussion

Matthew 6:24 NKJV – “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 money.

Luke 16:13 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 money.”

“Will hate the one and love the other.”

Hate – G3404 – miseó – to hate, detest, esteem less

Love – G25- agapaó – take pleasure in, long for, esteem

Money – mammon – G3126 – mamónas – riches, money, possessions, property, wealth, avarice.

Jesus asks us to make a choice. Yes or no. Black and white. Love and hate. Cold or hot. It very simple. So simple most overlook it. Ignore it. Refuse to make it. They say they can be called “Christian” and have their money, their riches, their possessions. God knew most would reject this command given by Jesus Christ Himself.

Yes, command. It was spoken clearly during the sermon on the mount. Yet most reject it. That is why the Glorified Christ gave it as what it is best to look at as signs that His return would be very near.

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—

Most have chosen the way of the lukewarm. Thus, they have chosen to hate. To hate God, which is why they are vomited from the Body of Christ. Even though they with all their heart they believe and profess to being a follower of Christ. They live in and of the world. Therefore, their nom de plume has only one purpose to cause more to hate God and His Son our Savior Jesus Christ. It has been this way for centuries. It caused the Crusades; it even caused the Holocaust.

Why?

Because those that had professed they followed Christ and called themselves “Christian” would rather have gold, possessions, money over the glory of following God and spreading the Gospel and then living a needs-only lifestyle.

Now we must come to understand that what many call love is actually hate. And what is seen as hate is actually love. The most poignant example of this is found in one verse within the Bible.

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

By showing too much love by not punishing someone when they have done something wrong is actually hatred of the person. The person showing this type of “love” are condemning those they profess to “loving” to eternal damnation. Thus, they show hatred for them.

Why? Because they have no concept of what is truly right and good and that is truly wrong and bad. This makes them choose for pleasures in the here and now instead of seeking after what is eternal and everlasting. This in turn causes people to seek after the temporary. The finite, the fleeting, the momentary, the now. This in turn equates to damnation not hope in eternal life.

For centuries most have been taught that materialistic reward was a sign of a blessing from God. This was due to the false teachings being given by the few to the common people. All in the interest of these few justifying their own lust for wealth and power. Simply their desire to live in sin.

This can be said because the Bible teaches not to seek after wealth by Jesus Christ Himself:

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.

This is a very clear command from Jesus Christ Himself. This is supported by the Holy Spirit through Paul in the first letter to Timothy.

1 Timothy 6:6-10 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. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Again, a very clear message given by the Holy Spirit. We are to live a needs-only existence. Those that seek after money not only bring sorrow upon themselves, but they also leave their salvation behind all due to greediness. This again explains why the are vomited from the body of Christ.

So, what are people to do that have money? That answer is given a short time later in the first letter to 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.

Again, the Holy Spirit makes it clear that earthly wealth is to be used to spread the common good. Not to be horded for oneself. Therefore, for centuries people have been chasing a lie. Then who are they chasing if it is not Jesus Christ?

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.

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.

Therefore, most that have lived and died have done so under a false teaching, a false doctrine. Consequently, they have passed from this temporal existence not going to heaven, but either to hell or just unto death. Not looking to the rapture of the dead as they assume they will partake, but to the judgement of the Great White Throne.

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.

“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.”

“each one according to his works.”

Not his wealth. Not his faith. But by how that person spreads the Word of God and how they lived through the commandments. This is emphasized three times in the Bible in three different gospels.

Luke 18:18-23 NKJV – Now a certain ruler asked Him, saying, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. You know the commandments: ‘DO NOT COMMIT ADULTERY,’ ‘DO NOT MURDER,’ ‘DO NOT STEAL,’ ‘DO NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS,’ ‘HONOR YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER.’ ” And he said, “All these things I have kept from my youth.” So when Jesus heard these things, He said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” But when he heard this, he became very sorrowful, for he was very rich.

“But when he heard this, he became very sorrowful, for he was very rich.

This is how most that profess to being “Christian” now live their lives in sorrow. Why? Because they follow and know all the commandments. Yet they cling to their earthly riches. Their worldly possessions, wants and desires. For they are more important than following and serving God through Jesus Christ. They willingly choose to be the lukewarm, the damned. For they have chosen to be vomited from the body of Christ. All due to their earthly wealth and worldly possessions. For they love them more than God and His Son. Which means they have chosen to hate Jesus Christ. Bring the truth to this veres:

James 4:4 NKJV – Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.

They hate God. They hate Him so much they parade about as if they are His followers, just so they can lead others away from True Life. True Salvation. They embrace and pass false teachings and doctrines on from one generation to the next. Just so those that follow them will end up as they are. To have to stand before the Great White Throne. Just as the Holy Spirit told Peter to teach about in his second letter in the second chapter.  For they have been and are false teachers. Lead most that profess to being “Christian” to damnation.

Repent. Downsize. Just as Jesus Christ Himself ordered.

Turn to true love in Jesus Christ and reject the world and all that it offers.

God Bless