Sunday, May 14, 2006
These Lying Times....Silence or Resistance?
These Lying Times....Silence or Resistance?
By Carl G Loy
5/14/06
The lies of the apostate church and its' apostate pastors have quelled any debate about the responsibility of the church, the Christian, the True Believer to resist government. Yet, recorded history is replete with the accounts of Christians being persecuted for resisting government. If one accepts the Scripture as His Word and as the ultimate Authority over one's life, then resisting unjust government is that result. God and government are in direct conflict simply because both are jealous masters and government wants to be like God. The question is only when and how do we resist. Scripture is clear that we are to obey just laws and just government, so when does government become unjust and what are unjust laws?
First of all, there is rarely an indication of just government in all of history. However, where government allowed the freedom to worship as one saw fit, and where that same government enforced laws that were as applicable to itself as it was to its' citizens, there seems to be little justification to disobey its' authority. Even in the days of the Roman Empire, there were times when Christians worshipped freely and laws were somewhat just and enforced equally. Still, there came a time when this was not so and Christians were persecuted simply for their refusal to deny Jesus Christ and recognize Caesar as master. Under various kings and rulers there have been examples of periods when freedom allowed the Christian to practice his beliefs and there was some amount of just application of laws. Never did these periods last long and those who resisted were dealt with harshly. Decadent and unjust government has historically been more the norm for civilization and it is no different in our current times. The big difference is our lack of resistance. Our beliefs have been marginalized and compromised to the extent that we don't recognize where resistance is called for anymore. That alone is proof enough of the apostasy of the church where sound doctrine is no longer preached. More than likely one is getting a false doctrine in most churches today and lies and distortions hide the Truth.
In the name of the 'law' (most unjust), government persecutes those who resist, while government itself breaks (just), laws with impunity. The early Christian (true believer), resisted unjust laws and were considered criminals by government. They resisted, but then submitted to their persecution. They never submitted to the unjust laws. They never bowed to government. They did not seek government's permission to worship God and they resisted all laws that denied them that right to worship, even if it was only the demand that they acquire a license. Yet, today's Christians pledge allegiance to a secular government, and submit to all requirements for licensing and taxes no matter how unjust, nor how in conflict they are with the Teachings of Scripture. You see, Christians aren't persecuted for Who they actually worship, but for resisting the unjust laws that may require government's permission thru licensing, or when government establishes rules that govern their behavior, such as where they can worship. Neither will government overlook the Christian that upsets the desired conformity that government receives from others.
We must be very careful where we draw our lines and for what we choose our battles. There are issues that relate to man's attempt at self-governance by the constitution, and to laws that seem to over regulate one's behavior or use of property in violation of that constitution. These laws may need resisted, but God may allow our discretion as regards that type of resistance. Then there are laws that are in direct conflict with His Teachings and we have no excuse for not resisting these. It is required and we will be judged accordingly.
Neither the government, nor God, is going to compromise and practice tolerance in the treatment of those who disobey and resist one or the other, where it relates to the type of laws that contradict their Authority over us. You will either choose to resist government or you will choose to resist God. There will be consequences from either choice. So who do ye fear most?
Christians make choices everyday that either resist government or resist God. Most choose government and resist God. They do it when they choose to send their children to government anti-God schools for government indoctrination. They do it when they license their 'Holy Matrimony' joining, when they license their church schools and child daycare, when they seek licensed pastors for their 'licensed' churches, when their church pays tributes (taxes), to government; when they pay certain taxes supporting abominations, and when they vote for unrighteous leaders to hold office in that government. I don't believe that God allows us a choice as regards the aforementioned. We are commanded to resist.
While it may be an unjust requirement that one has to ask permission and seek a license to perform a service in the business world, I believe that God leaves it to us to make that decision. That said, I still believe that we should seek His Guidance in such instances and try to best determine if it is justified to take that risk by resisting and doing battle for that reason. While we must choose to resist what threatens His Lordship, we are not compelled to resist what may only be a violation of a constitutional right. That is not to say that such resistance in the latter case is not also justified and within His Approval. Each must seek that answer for himself.
The Reformation era saw much resistance of government by those who chose to follow His Teachings in direct opposition to the government. Martin Luther and John Calvin are good examples of such. The Apostles chose God over government which led to their resistance of unjust laws, which rendered them their persecution that included imprisonment, torture, and death. It is a 'given' that Christians should have resisted the Hitler's and Stalin's and Mao's and Pol Pot's and the like, and few question that to be required of the Believer. But what about today and our own government? Why don't we recognize this illegitimate and unjust government for what it is; a Satanic anti-God criminal enterprise intent upon ruling the world as an Economical, Militaristic, heretical Religious Antichrist system? The answer to that lies in the lack of sound doctrine and the lack of Truth taught in today's churches. They are teaching the lie; Satan's lie. Resistance to government is resistance to Satan, pure and simple and we will face serious consequences here on earth if we defy Satan and his minions, the elite of our government. Most choose the easy road of bowing to Satan, hoping for the best when they meet the Judge of Eternal Life in the spiritual world. Resisting God in this world is much easier than resisting Satan, and the churches and their pastors do not intend to offend government, aka Satan. Resisting government will not fill pews nor coffers and it comes with the risk of persecution. If we are obedient to God, then we are practicing civil disobedience for it can be no other way. If we refuse to bow to government when our individual rights are violated we are practicing civil disobedience. Refusal to conform to the demands of government for any reason is a form of resistance. Resistance is absolutely necessary for the true believer. We just need to make sure our reasons are the right reasons and we must each look to Him for that answer.
By Carl G Loy
5/14/06
The lies of the apostate church and its' apostate pastors have quelled any debate about the responsibility of the church, the Christian, the True Believer to resist government. Yet, recorded history is replete with the accounts of Christians being persecuted for resisting government. If one accepts the Scripture as His Word and as the ultimate Authority over one's life, then resisting unjust government is that result. God and government are in direct conflict simply because both are jealous masters and government wants to be like God. The question is only when and how do we resist. Scripture is clear that we are to obey just laws and just government, so when does government become unjust and what are unjust laws?
First of all, there is rarely an indication of just government in all of history. However, where government allowed the freedom to worship as one saw fit, and where that same government enforced laws that were as applicable to itself as it was to its' citizens, there seems to be little justification to disobey its' authority. Even in the days of the Roman Empire, there were times when Christians worshipped freely and laws were somewhat just and enforced equally. Still, there came a time when this was not so and Christians were persecuted simply for their refusal to deny Jesus Christ and recognize Caesar as master. Under various kings and rulers there have been examples of periods when freedom allowed the Christian to practice his beliefs and there was some amount of just application of laws. Never did these periods last long and those who resisted were dealt with harshly. Decadent and unjust government has historically been more the norm for civilization and it is no different in our current times. The big difference is our lack of resistance. Our beliefs have been marginalized and compromised to the extent that we don't recognize where resistance is called for anymore. That alone is proof enough of the apostasy of the church where sound doctrine is no longer preached. More than likely one is getting a false doctrine in most churches today and lies and distortions hide the Truth.
In the name of the 'law' (most unjust), government persecutes those who resist, while government itself breaks (just), laws with impunity. The early Christian (true believer), resisted unjust laws and were considered criminals by government. They resisted, but then submitted to their persecution. They never submitted to the unjust laws. They never bowed to government. They did not seek government's permission to worship God and they resisted all laws that denied them that right to worship, even if it was only the demand that they acquire a license. Yet, today's Christians pledge allegiance to a secular government, and submit to all requirements for licensing and taxes no matter how unjust, nor how in conflict they are with the Teachings of Scripture. You see, Christians aren't persecuted for Who they actually worship, but for resisting the unjust laws that may require government's permission thru licensing, or when government establishes rules that govern their behavior, such as where they can worship. Neither will government overlook the Christian that upsets the desired conformity that government receives from others.
We must be very careful where we draw our lines and for what we choose our battles. There are issues that relate to man's attempt at self-governance by the constitution, and to laws that seem to over regulate one's behavior or use of property in violation of that constitution. These laws may need resisted, but God may allow our discretion as regards that type of resistance. Then there are laws that are in direct conflict with His Teachings and we have no excuse for not resisting these. It is required and we will be judged accordingly.
Neither the government, nor God, is going to compromise and practice tolerance in the treatment of those who disobey and resist one or the other, where it relates to the type of laws that contradict their Authority over us. You will either choose to resist government or you will choose to resist God. There will be consequences from either choice. So who do ye fear most?
Christians make choices everyday that either resist government or resist God. Most choose government and resist God. They do it when they choose to send their children to government anti-God schools for government indoctrination. They do it when they license their 'Holy Matrimony' joining, when they license their church schools and child daycare, when they seek licensed pastors for their 'licensed' churches, when their church pays tributes (taxes), to government; when they pay certain taxes supporting abominations, and when they vote for unrighteous leaders to hold office in that government. I don't believe that God allows us a choice as regards the aforementioned. We are commanded to resist.
While it may be an unjust requirement that one has to ask permission and seek a license to perform a service in the business world, I believe that God leaves it to us to make that decision. That said, I still believe that we should seek His Guidance in such instances and try to best determine if it is justified to take that risk by resisting and doing battle for that reason. While we must choose to resist what threatens His Lordship, we are not compelled to resist what may only be a violation of a constitutional right. That is not to say that such resistance in the latter case is not also justified and within His Approval. Each must seek that answer for himself.
The Reformation era saw much resistance of government by those who chose to follow His Teachings in direct opposition to the government. Martin Luther and John Calvin are good examples of such. The Apostles chose God over government which led to their resistance of unjust laws, which rendered them their persecution that included imprisonment, torture, and death. It is a 'given' that Christians should have resisted the Hitler's and Stalin's and Mao's and Pol Pot's and the like, and few question that to be required of the Believer. But what about today and our own government? Why don't we recognize this illegitimate and unjust government for what it is; a Satanic anti-God criminal enterprise intent upon ruling the world as an Economical, Militaristic, heretical Religious Antichrist system? The answer to that lies in the lack of sound doctrine and the lack of Truth taught in today's churches. They are teaching the lie; Satan's lie. Resistance to government is resistance to Satan, pure and simple and we will face serious consequences here on earth if we defy Satan and his minions, the elite of our government. Most choose the easy road of bowing to Satan, hoping for the best when they meet the Judge of Eternal Life in the spiritual world. Resisting God in this world is much easier than resisting Satan, and the churches and their pastors do not intend to offend government, aka Satan. Resisting government will not fill pews nor coffers and it comes with the risk of persecution. If we are obedient to God, then we are practicing civil disobedience for it can be no other way. If we refuse to bow to government when our individual rights are violated we are practicing civil disobedience. Refusal to conform to the demands of government for any reason is a form of resistance. Resistance is absolutely necessary for the true believer. We just need to make sure our reasons are the right reasons and we must each look to Him for that answer.
