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.
These Lying Times....Debunking the Lies & Practicing Resistance
These Lying Times....Debunking the Lies & Practicing Resistance
By Carl G Loy
5/3/06
Lies are what we live with and Truth is what we seek, or one would think that is the case. But alas, that is not so. Most believe the lies and few seek truth. Most actually think they do know the truth and have no idea that what they think is true, is nothing but a lie. It is sad that those professing to know His Truth are without discernment and recognize not the lies of this world. Perhaps, they are under strong delusion and know not their own deceit. Many who think they are saved from this world of Satan's are deceived about their own salvation, believing the lies and ignorant of the Real Truth. God grants His Own the discernment to recognize the difference, and the true 'elect,' His Saints, will not be deceived, and they will not believe the lie. They are very few and are not necessarily found in today's apostate churches with their idyllic steeples and entertainment facilities. In fact, I think fewer have been found there each generation and that is not a judgmental statement; it is a recognition of the fruits by which they should be judged, and not by works alone. God's Kingdom is not, and will not, be crowded.
We all are deceived from time to time about a multitude of things. A child believes an adult, and as children, we believed the lies of adults, themselves deceived, and we have passed the same lies to each succeeding generation. At some point, some are awakened to the deceit and lies of this world and in some circles that lying chain is broken. It is not easy to dispute conventional wisdom and preconceived notions and most are locked into its' fiction, never to know anything but lies, which they perceive to be truth. The pastors and their churches are largely silent on the position that should be taken by Christians, because they have been fed lies and have believed the lies.
Many Christians are simply caught up in the symptoms of the ills of society and have no idea of the underlying cause, much less in how to seriously address them as related to their very own lives. They have no idea of the occult influences on their lives. They think the occult is some fantasy, a fiction, a novel, an entertaining idea like Harry Potter, while Harry Potter is conditioning minds to accept occult beliefs and practices. Yet, God speaks to the occult influences in the world, Satanic to the core. It is perplexing to see the ignorance of well intentioned people, many who claim to know Jesus Christ as their Master. How do you act as a watchmen on the wall to those who are so flippant and unaware? Well, you don't; you go on to others and leave those to the Holy Spirit, and pray for their understanding and awakening. Oddly enough, most of them go to a 'religious' church regularly, and could yet be doomed.
The lies of religion are too numerous to relate individually for they cover all history since man sought to become like God, or sought other gods to worship. However, the lies of our day are rampant in churches and their pulpits. It is just as much a sin to err by omission of Truth, as it is to lie. In that respect the church lies flagrantly when pastors fail to preach the 'whole' Truth, the Whole Bible. If God saw fit to address Hell far more often than He did Heaven, then should that not be the same proportion it is preached to congregations? If the early Prophets and the Apostles saw more reason to warn of God's Wrath than they did to tell of His Love, should that not be addressed in that same proportion in the pulpit? Yet, what we get is a complete reversal. Pastors seem intent on 'marketing' their church and that requires a politically correct God. The God of the Old Testament and the Jesus Christ of the New Testament must be presented in a manner that is attractive to the world. Like the spider to the fly, we must lure the world into our web, where God can save them. I am ashamed of the churches and pastors of this day for their lack of Truth and courage.
When should the Christian resist government? Do you ever hear that addressed from the pulpit? Well, yes, some do address that and here's what they tell you; 'government is appointed by God and we are required to obey that authority.'
False teaching is prophesied to become greater and greater and we see that Truth everywhere we look. Today, the church bows to another master as a result of the lies of omission and because of the false representation of the Teachings of Jesus Christ. Most pastors teach that the church should be subject to the authority of government, but that is a blatant lie. That avoids persecution of the church of course. Sometimes one has to wonder what they think God intended when His Word says we are to stand firm and bold and courageous. The early Believer certainly knew and many were persecuted unto death because they acted upon those beliefs that required them to stand firm, bold, and courageous. Today's Christians are persecution-proof in their incorporated state controlled churches where their attention is directed toward standing against symptoms and not against government. Pastors teach obedience to government if only by omitting the truth about what is to be stood firm against. Is Jesus Christ the Head of your church? If so, then perhaps the problem is with courage. For lack of courage treason is committed against Jesus Christ and it is committed by most Christians, as well as most political officials and bureaucrats who not only violate God's Laws, but also violate their oaths of office, using God's name in vain. The early church resisted government because they recognized the contradiction between government requirements and those of God. We don't see that recognition today. Pastors do little out of conviction, but they respond to fear...of government. They also feed their own egos and foster the system that allows that. Most do not understand the Lordship of Jesus Christ as Master in everyday living under oppressive government, and they don't even recognize oppressive government. We have never been required by God to obey unjust government. In fact we are required to resist unjust government.
There are a lot of dumb laws which we may or may not choose to obey. I doubt that God cares whether we do or don't, so long as it doesn't hurt our witness one way or another. Even under a tyrannical government there are 'just' laws which should be obeyed. However, a government must be resisted when it fails to adhere to its' own 'just' laws and today we have just such a government. A government must be resisted when it fails to recognize the sanctify of life and we have such a government. A government must be resisted when it's laws are contrary to the Lordship of Jesus Christ requiring us to bow to another master, and we certainly have that. What the preachers aren't preaching is that God Teaches that we are to disobey and resist unjust government. Our government is presented as a 'just' government, of course, so that covers their lack of courage I suppose. Still, it is no different from outright lying to so present a government that acts as does our own government. It is a lie to omit the teaching of when there is a time for Christian resistance. If not for the courageous colonial pastors who preached resistance there may not have been a separation from the King of England. John Bunyan, a Baptist minister in England, was imprisoned simply because he refused to receive a license to preach. Like Paul and many of the apostles, he continued to preach (without a license), as soon as he was released. He was then imprisoned for 13 years, but that did not stop him, either. He refused to be licensed to preach the Gospel and he suffered consequences for this resistance and disobedience. Do you know who demanded his arrest for preaching without a license? It was other pastors who were licensed. Today, pastors are in bed with the authorities. Most have been ever since Constantine wed religion with the state. We see it today. The church is incorporated and most preachers are licensed by the state. Courage is not a requirement to preach the Gospel in a state authorized church, but the teaching of the complete Word is placed under restraint.
There is a monumental assault on our freedoms today, and it has not been as secret in the making as one might think. It's just that we have been asleep and not seeking His Truth in our own lives. We are so involved with the superficial and the material enjoyments that we believe fictions, because the truth undermines our entire lifestyle. It is up to the individual to seek for himself and he cannot depend upon a Sunday Service to provide it for him. Churches are about "God wants you to have a good time." I can't find where the mission of Jesus involved having a 'good time.' If we are supposed to be 'like Him' pray tell me where a church of today charts that true course. It can't be done for such a church would cease to exist. The true Jesus is not even welcome in today's churches. In their ignorance, they conjure up a Jesus that fits their preferences for having a good time and that is the Jesus they welcome there. What is going on in this world is not a good time, but an evil that is the same evil that crucified Jesus Christ. Most Christians are no different than Nero playing the fiddle while Rome burned and many will find themselves burning in eternity.
The Sustainable Development agenda is an insidious and evil plan to deny private property ownership and herd human resources into confined areas, so that Mother Earth, Gia, and her natural resources can be controlled and protected by those who think they are destined to rule the world. We see it being implemented in every state, county and municipality. Yet, I find people who are totally unaware of this plan and many do not recognize the process at work that directly affects them. These are not dumb people. Many are well-educated professionals and high achievers in their fields. Some are Christians, some not. Those who are concerned, even angry at what is affecting them, do not have any idea that it is a global plan that is being implemented. Since it is a Satanically inspired plan, one would think there would be warnings in our churches from the pastors, but most of them are just as ignorant as the masses and the few who do know, are not about to jeopardize their jobs and irritate government, by exposing lies and confronting this evil. So much for being the "watchman on the wall." My Bible says they will suffer greatly for the blood of the people will be on their hands for this failure as a shepherd of His Flock. A lot of pastors should be shaking in their shoes about now. Some of them may be sounding the trumpet but they don't identify the evil that is devouring the flock, so how does an ignorant flock know what to watch for. They certainly can't be led in how to deal with it, if they don't know what it is. That's why we're all on our own and have to study and observe for ourselves. Of course most people are content and don't want to hear about evil and they are snug, smug, and happy in their churches of fun and entertainment. Of course, not all churches are about fun and entertainment; some are filled with dissension and Satan walks their aisles and sets in their pews. Often it is in the form of Freemasonry that Satan is causing his cancerous attack. I would avoid any church where masonry fills pews and leadership positions with that antichrist spirit. Just remember that Satan is the greatest of deceivers and it is thru others among us that he works his terror, making it appear the exact opposite. Even those he uses are themselves usually deceived and are often unknowingly his tool. Still, I have seen some very evil people in churches and I don't think all are unaware of their demonic possession. Considering how much the world is in the church and how much the church is of the world, I don't think it provides much of a sanctuary for those who truly seek knowledge and truth, and understanding, and do desire to be true disciples and witnesses. One has to wonder if Jesus would only just throw out the money changers in today's churches and who would be left. But then He left the temple to the Pharisees and their evil ways and preached His Message to the masses outside the formalities of man's traditions. I don't recall His ever performing a Miracle inside a synagogue. I don't remember His calling the 'religious' to be His Chosen. That seemed to fall by the wayside between the Old Testament God and the Savior Son in the New Testament, who became the Intercessor. Considering the great ministries of the Disciples and the teaching and preaching of Paul and John, one would think that the pastors of today would be trying to follow in their footsteps. They didn't mince many words and they didn't do anything very entertaining or amusing. In the most serious of times, we don't want to be serious; go figure! Sometimes, I wonder if I'm reading and understanding the same Bible as are my supposedly fellow Believers.
It is serious business to try to present your own ideas to others regarding God's Expectations of us, and each must seek for himself His Purpose and His Truth. I do believe that many do exactly that, but that many of them still fail to connect the Truth in ways that expose the lies that affect them in this world. That's why God provided some with special Callings to act as earthly shepherds and protect His Flock with His Truth. His Truth is not just a plan of gathering His Chosen to Him, but It recognizes all evil and provides His Protection against it. If the shepherds aren't making the flock aware of the evil, and it should be specific, like calling names, then he cannot be preparing them to face those evils with the Armor of God. It is not enough to just use generalities in dealing with evil and hoping the flock can figure it out for themselves. The shepherd is to be the 'watchman' blowing the trumpet. Oh, how the flock are failed by their shepherds in this regards. Excuse the expression, but if your pastor doesn't call an ace an ace, and a spade a spade, he is failing his mission. If you have one that truly does so, then feel very fortunate; listen to him and support him in his hardships for they are great.
Sad it is that so few can say they don't attend a church to feel good and have fun, but to get serious about God's Business under a shepherd's guidance that leaves no stone unturned in exposing evil and standing firm against it. Being bold and courageous in resisting evil and unjust government is what needs to be taught in His Church. When that happens we will see Christian, (true believers, only), persecution in America equal to what we see in China and other countries where believers meet without a license in direct opposition to government.
By Carl G Loy
5/3/06
Lies are what we live with and Truth is what we seek, or one would think that is the case. But alas, that is not so. Most believe the lies and few seek truth. Most actually think they do know the truth and have no idea that what they think is true, is nothing but a lie. It is sad that those professing to know His Truth are without discernment and recognize not the lies of this world. Perhaps, they are under strong delusion and know not their own deceit. Many who think they are saved from this world of Satan's are deceived about their own salvation, believing the lies and ignorant of the Real Truth. God grants His Own the discernment to recognize the difference, and the true 'elect,' His Saints, will not be deceived, and they will not believe the lie. They are very few and are not necessarily found in today's apostate churches with their idyllic steeples and entertainment facilities. In fact, I think fewer have been found there each generation and that is not a judgmental statement; it is a recognition of the fruits by which they should be judged, and not by works alone. God's Kingdom is not, and will not, be crowded.
We all are deceived from time to time about a multitude of things. A child believes an adult, and as children, we believed the lies of adults, themselves deceived, and we have passed the same lies to each succeeding generation. At some point, some are awakened to the deceit and lies of this world and in some circles that lying chain is broken. It is not easy to dispute conventional wisdom and preconceived notions and most are locked into its' fiction, never to know anything but lies, which they perceive to be truth. The pastors and their churches are largely silent on the position that should be taken by Christians, because they have been fed lies and have believed the lies.
Many Christians are simply caught up in the symptoms of the ills of society and have no idea of the underlying cause, much less in how to seriously address them as related to their very own lives. They have no idea of the occult influences on their lives. They think the occult is some fantasy, a fiction, a novel, an entertaining idea like Harry Potter, while Harry Potter is conditioning minds to accept occult beliefs and practices. Yet, God speaks to the occult influences in the world, Satanic to the core. It is perplexing to see the ignorance of well intentioned people, many who claim to know Jesus Christ as their Master. How do you act as a watchmen on the wall to those who are so flippant and unaware? Well, you don't; you go on to others and leave those to the Holy Spirit, and pray for their understanding and awakening. Oddly enough, most of them go to a 'religious' church regularly, and could yet be doomed.
The lies of religion are too numerous to relate individually for they cover all history since man sought to become like God, or sought other gods to worship. However, the lies of our day are rampant in churches and their pulpits. It is just as much a sin to err by omission of Truth, as it is to lie. In that respect the church lies flagrantly when pastors fail to preach the 'whole' Truth, the Whole Bible. If God saw fit to address Hell far more often than He did Heaven, then should that not be the same proportion it is preached to congregations? If the early Prophets and the Apostles saw more reason to warn of God's Wrath than they did to tell of His Love, should that not be addressed in that same proportion in the pulpit? Yet, what we get is a complete reversal. Pastors seem intent on 'marketing' their church and that requires a politically correct God. The God of the Old Testament and the Jesus Christ of the New Testament must be presented in a manner that is attractive to the world. Like the spider to the fly, we must lure the world into our web, where God can save them. I am ashamed of the churches and pastors of this day for their lack of Truth and courage.
When should the Christian resist government? Do you ever hear that addressed from the pulpit? Well, yes, some do address that and here's what they tell you; 'government is appointed by God and we are required to obey that authority.'
False teaching is prophesied to become greater and greater and we see that Truth everywhere we look. Today, the church bows to another master as a result of the lies of omission and because of the false representation of the Teachings of Jesus Christ. Most pastors teach that the church should be subject to the authority of government, but that is a blatant lie. That avoids persecution of the church of course. Sometimes one has to wonder what they think God intended when His Word says we are to stand firm and bold and courageous. The early Believer certainly knew and many were persecuted unto death because they acted upon those beliefs that required them to stand firm, bold, and courageous. Today's Christians are persecution-proof in their incorporated state controlled churches where their attention is directed toward standing against symptoms and not against government. Pastors teach obedience to government if only by omitting the truth about what is to be stood firm against. Is Jesus Christ the Head of your church? If so, then perhaps the problem is with courage. For lack of courage treason is committed against Jesus Christ and it is committed by most Christians, as well as most political officials and bureaucrats who not only violate God's Laws, but also violate their oaths of office, using God's name in vain. The early church resisted government because they recognized the contradiction between government requirements and those of God. We don't see that recognition today. Pastors do little out of conviction, but they respond to fear...of government. They also feed their own egos and foster the system that allows that. Most do not understand the Lordship of Jesus Christ as Master in everyday living under oppressive government, and they don't even recognize oppressive government. We have never been required by God to obey unjust government. In fact we are required to resist unjust government.
There are a lot of dumb laws which we may or may not choose to obey. I doubt that God cares whether we do or don't, so long as it doesn't hurt our witness one way or another. Even under a tyrannical government there are 'just' laws which should be obeyed. However, a government must be resisted when it fails to adhere to its' own 'just' laws and today we have just such a government. A government must be resisted when it fails to recognize the sanctify of life and we have such a government. A government must be resisted when it's laws are contrary to the Lordship of Jesus Christ requiring us to bow to another master, and we certainly have that. What the preachers aren't preaching is that God Teaches that we are to disobey and resist unjust government. Our government is presented as a 'just' government, of course, so that covers their lack of courage I suppose. Still, it is no different from outright lying to so present a government that acts as does our own government. It is a lie to omit the teaching of when there is a time for Christian resistance. If not for the courageous colonial pastors who preached resistance there may not have been a separation from the King of England. John Bunyan, a Baptist minister in England, was imprisoned simply because he refused to receive a license to preach. Like Paul and many of the apostles, he continued to preach (without a license), as soon as he was released. He was then imprisoned for 13 years, but that did not stop him, either. He refused to be licensed to preach the Gospel and he suffered consequences for this resistance and disobedience. Do you know who demanded his arrest for preaching without a license? It was other pastors who were licensed. Today, pastors are in bed with the authorities. Most have been ever since Constantine wed religion with the state. We see it today. The church is incorporated and most preachers are licensed by the state. Courage is not a requirement to preach the Gospel in a state authorized church, but the teaching of the complete Word is placed under restraint.
There is a monumental assault on our freedoms today, and it has not been as secret in the making as one might think. It's just that we have been asleep and not seeking His Truth in our own lives. We are so involved with the superficial and the material enjoyments that we believe fictions, because the truth undermines our entire lifestyle. It is up to the individual to seek for himself and he cannot depend upon a Sunday Service to provide it for him. Churches are about "God wants you to have a good time." I can't find where the mission of Jesus involved having a 'good time.' If we are supposed to be 'like Him' pray tell me where a church of today charts that true course. It can't be done for such a church would cease to exist. The true Jesus is not even welcome in today's churches. In their ignorance, they conjure up a Jesus that fits their preferences for having a good time and that is the Jesus they welcome there. What is going on in this world is not a good time, but an evil that is the same evil that crucified Jesus Christ. Most Christians are no different than Nero playing the fiddle while Rome burned and many will find themselves burning in eternity.
The Sustainable Development agenda is an insidious and evil plan to deny private property ownership and herd human resources into confined areas, so that Mother Earth, Gia, and her natural resources can be controlled and protected by those who think they are destined to rule the world. We see it being implemented in every state, county and municipality. Yet, I find people who are totally unaware of this plan and many do not recognize the process at work that directly affects them. These are not dumb people. Many are well-educated professionals and high achievers in their fields. Some are Christians, some not. Those who are concerned, even angry at what is affecting them, do not have any idea that it is a global plan that is being implemented. Since it is a Satanically inspired plan, one would think there would be warnings in our churches from the pastors, but most of them are just as ignorant as the masses and the few who do know, are not about to jeopardize their jobs and irritate government, by exposing lies and confronting this evil. So much for being the "watchman on the wall." My Bible says they will suffer greatly for the blood of the people will be on their hands for this failure as a shepherd of His Flock. A lot of pastors should be shaking in their shoes about now. Some of them may be sounding the trumpet but they don't identify the evil that is devouring the flock, so how does an ignorant flock know what to watch for. They certainly can't be led in how to deal with it, if they don't know what it is. That's why we're all on our own and have to study and observe for ourselves. Of course most people are content and don't want to hear about evil and they are snug, smug, and happy in their churches of fun and entertainment. Of course, not all churches are about fun and entertainment; some are filled with dissension and Satan walks their aisles and sets in their pews. Often it is in the form of Freemasonry that Satan is causing his cancerous attack. I would avoid any church where masonry fills pews and leadership positions with that antichrist spirit. Just remember that Satan is the greatest of deceivers and it is thru others among us that he works his terror, making it appear the exact opposite. Even those he uses are themselves usually deceived and are often unknowingly his tool. Still, I have seen some very evil people in churches and I don't think all are unaware of their demonic possession. Considering how much the world is in the church and how much the church is of the world, I don't think it provides much of a sanctuary for those who truly seek knowledge and truth, and understanding, and do desire to be true disciples and witnesses. One has to wonder if Jesus would only just throw out the money changers in today's churches and who would be left. But then He left the temple to the Pharisees and their evil ways and preached His Message to the masses outside the formalities of man's traditions. I don't recall His ever performing a Miracle inside a synagogue. I don't remember His calling the 'religious' to be His Chosen. That seemed to fall by the wayside between the Old Testament God and the Savior Son in the New Testament, who became the Intercessor. Considering the great ministries of the Disciples and the teaching and preaching of Paul and John, one would think that the pastors of today would be trying to follow in their footsteps. They didn't mince many words and they didn't do anything very entertaining or amusing. In the most serious of times, we don't want to be serious; go figure! Sometimes, I wonder if I'm reading and understanding the same Bible as are my supposedly fellow Believers.
It is serious business to try to present your own ideas to others regarding God's Expectations of us, and each must seek for himself His Purpose and His Truth. I do believe that many do exactly that, but that many of them still fail to connect the Truth in ways that expose the lies that affect them in this world. That's why God provided some with special Callings to act as earthly shepherds and protect His Flock with His Truth. His Truth is not just a plan of gathering His Chosen to Him, but It recognizes all evil and provides His Protection against it. If the shepherds aren't making the flock aware of the evil, and it should be specific, like calling names, then he cannot be preparing them to face those evils with the Armor of God. It is not enough to just use generalities in dealing with evil and hoping the flock can figure it out for themselves. The shepherd is to be the 'watchman' blowing the trumpet. Oh, how the flock are failed by their shepherds in this regards. Excuse the expression, but if your pastor doesn't call an ace an ace, and a spade a spade, he is failing his mission. If you have one that truly does so, then feel very fortunate; listen to him and support him in his hardships for they are great.
Sad it is that so few can say they don't attend a church to feel good and have fun, but to get serious about God's Business under a shepherd's guidance that leaves no stone unturned in exposing evil and standing firm against it. Being bold and courageous in resisting evil and unjust government is what needs to be taught in His Church. When that happens we will see Christian, (true believers, only), persecution in America equal to what we see in China and other countries where believers meet without a license in direct opposition to government.
