Thank you Jack for this amazing article. Very well written with Biblical backing.
As a studied Pastor, I am sick and tired of people in the church sitting on their hands regarding covid tyranny, and the abuse of God's precious innocent children and doing nothing, while at the same time claiming the Bible tells them to. It is revolting, embarrassing, sickening, and disgusting.
The devil's favorite Bible verse is Romans 13:1.
Most do not know this was THE MOST QUOTED verse in Germany prior to WW2.
Like Winston Churchill said "The only thing we learn from history is - we don't learn from history."
The majority in the church use a false twisted interpretation to justify their deliberate complacency and justifications for doing nothing to help these protect these helpless children in the face of the most horrific wickedness. All these issues are MORAL issues - not political issues, and therefore we are obligated to stand up!
In a stern REBUKE to this fallacy, in Hosea 8:4, God is speaking, and HE says, "They have made kings, BUT NOT BY ME, they have made princes, AND I KNEW THEM NOT."
Clearly God has not placed all wicked tyrannical government in place.
Furthermore, the Bible says in Amos 6:6 "They drink wine by the bowlful, and fragrance themselves with the latest perfumes, CARING NOTHING THAT THEIR NATION IS GOING TO RUIN.”
Fake and deceived religious people will say “Don't judge”.
Maybe these people should read 1 Corinthians 5:12 "It isn't my responbility to judge outsiders, but it certainly is your job TO JUDGE THOSE INSIDE THE CHURCH WHO ARE SINNING IN THESE WAYS."
Maybe they should read 1 Timothy 5:20 "People who are sinning in these ways should be exposed IN FRONT OF THE ENTIRE CHURCH, so everyone will learn a proper fear of God."
How about 1 Corinthians 11:19, "Of course there must be divisions among you, so that those of you who are right will be recognized."
How about Ephesians 5:11, "Have nothing to do with the deeds of wickedness and darkness, instead, REBUKE AND EXPOSE THEM." I have written extensively on this subject; you can read more here if needed.
The church shouldn't have to strive for influence—we have it as partakers of the divine nature. Jesus said His followers are light and salt and it is the nature of light to shine and salt to season. So it is with Christians. God has made us living letters—not stodgy books to stash in a library—but living letters to circulate in the world and be read. Christian influence isn't only good, as you write, but it is necessary.
Amen to that! Pity we are so lukewarm that Satan now dominates public thinking. We cannot even have a non-hate-filled discussion about God’s creation account. Yeshua did tell us all in advance though. Time to step up to the all-too hidden sanctification plate.
Thank you Jack for this amazing article. Very well written with Biblical backing.
As a studied Pastor, I am sick and tired of people in the church sitting on their hands regarding covid tyranny, and the abuse of God's precious innocent children and doing nothing, while at the same time claiming the Bible tells them to. It is revolting, embarrassing, sickening, and disgusting.
The devil's favorite Bible verse is Romans 13:1.
Most do not know this was THE MOST QUOTED verse in Germany prior to WW2.
Like Winston Churchill said "The only thing we learn from history is - we don't learn from history."
The majority in the church use a false twisted interpretation to justify their deliberate complacency and justifications for doing nothing to help these protect these helpless children in the face of the most horrific wickedness. All these issues are MORAL issues - not political issues, and therefore we are obligated to stand up!
In a stern REBUKE to this fallacy, in Hosea 8:4, God is speaking, and HE says, "They have made kings, BUT NOT BY ME, they have made princes, AND I KNEW THEM NOT."
Clearly God has not placed all wicked tyrannical government in place.
Furthermore, the Bible says in Amos 6:6 "They drink wine by the bowlful, and fragrance themselves with the latest perfumes, CARING NOTHING THAT THEIR NATION IS GOING TO RUIN.”
Fake and deceived religious people will say “Don't judge”.
Maybe these people should read 1 Corinthians 5:12 "It isn't my responbility to judge outsiders, but it certainly is your job TO JUDGE THOSE INSIDE THE CHURCH WHO ARE SINNING IN THESE WAYS."
Maybe they should read 1 Timothy 5:20 "People who are sinning in these ways should be exposed IN FRONT OF THE ENTIRE CHURCH, so everyone will learn a proper fear of God."
How about 1 Corinthians 11:19, "Of course there must be divisions among you, so that those of you who are right will be recognized."
How about Ephesians 5:11, "Have nothing to do with the deeds of wickedness and darkness, instead, REBUKE AND EXPOSE THEM." I have written extensively on this subject; you can read more here if needed.
https://letsgobrandonpringle.substack.com/
Great message Jack. It should be required preaching in every church in the country.
The church shouldn't have to strive for influence—we have it as partakers of the divine nature. Jesus said His followers are light and salt and it is the nature of light to shine and salt to season. So it is with Christians. God has made us living letters—not stodgy books to stash in a library—but living letters to circulate in the world and be read. Christian influence isn't only good, as you write, but it is necessary.
Amen! Time to stand for righteousness onward Christian soldiers! To God be the Glory!
Amen to that! Pity we are so lukewarm that Satan now dominates public thinking. We cannot even have a non-hate-filled discussion about God’s creation account. Yeshua did tell us all in advance though. Time to step up to the all-too hidden sanctification plate.