Wednesday, October 9, 2024

The FORGOTTEN principles

 Romans 12:16

King James Version

16 Be of the same mind one toward another. 

Mind not high things, 

but condescend to men of low estate. 

Be not wise in your own conceits.


This is the first year since that October 7 attack on Israel.

Surely, I'm not the only one riddled with questions.

I would not claim knowledge of the whole story.

All I know is what Scripture tells me.

But these questions nag my soul.

Inviting further prayer, exploration, and understanding.


What have we learned from it?

What was not told us?

What do we know?

Who was responsible?

Could it have been avoided?

How will this all pan out?

Will this escalate into a major world war?

How can we really know the whole story?

How can the countries involved have freedom from war?

How can people live peacefully?

Is any border ever safe now?


Here are a few things that drew my attention today:

"In July 2023, a member of the Israeli signals intelligence unit alerted her superiors that Hamas was conducting preparations for the assault, saying, "I utterly refute that the scenario is imaginary". An Israeli colonel ignored her concerns."

-- Wikipedia


Was it another case of "Pearl Harbor"?

"For decades, conventional wisdom held that Japan attacked without first formally breaking diplomatic relations only because of accidents and bumbling that delayed the delivery of a document hinting at war to Washington."

"United States naval intelligence officers were alarmed by the unusual timing for delivering the message — 1:00 p.m. on a Sunday, which was 7:30 a.m. in Hawaii — and attempted to alert Pearl Harbor. But due to communication problems the warning was not delivered before the attack."

-- Wikipedia


Did the warnings get lost in "translation"?

Were warnings ignored?

Were there real communication problems?

What was "deliberate"?

What was "unplanned"?

Only the main protagonists/antagonists can ever know.

Apart from GOD, of course.

Where nothing is hidden from His sight.

Psalm 44:21

King James Version

21 Shall not God search this out? 

for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.


1 Samuel 16:7

King James Version

7 But the Lord said unto Samuel, 

Look not on his countenance, 

or on the height of his stature; 

because I have refused him: 

for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; 

for man looketh on the outward appearance, 

but the Lord looketh on the heart.


Hebrews 4:13

King James Version

13 Neither is there any creature 

that is not manifest in his sight: 

but all things are naked and opened 

unto the eyes of him 

with whom we have to do.


As JESUS said:

Luke 12:2-3

King James Version

2 For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; 

neither hid, that shall not be known.

3 Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness 

shall be heard in the light; 

and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets 

shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.


I will not downplay the ability of America and Israel's military and intelligence units.

Perhaps, they're the finest in the world.

Precisely why I wonder how it could have escaped their "radar".

And then I remembered an article SPIRIT and I wrote on 29 March 2023:

"UNREST from within"


From that day on, I felt Israel would be in trouble.

Through infighting and bickering in her parliament.

She'd be laid "bare".

She'd be exposed to vultures.

All waiting in ambush, as she further weakens.

As infiltration creates chaos from within.

While they're "bickering", someone else is busy "planning".

Waiting for that "opportune" moment.

Such is the way of "warfare".

Weaken the enemy from "within".

Make him forget GOD.


That basic principle is common-sense.

In any person, in any family, in any organization, in any nation.

Satan feeds upon your ego, lust, pride, vanity, and greed.

Weakening your heart, mind, body, soul, spirit, and "home".

And then he goes in for the "kill".

Taking everyone with him.

Oh, how the game is played too often!

And yet, man never learns.


As watchman and workman for GOD, I am here to watch, warn, write, wait, and worship.

That's why we have all these blogs and books.

Which SPIRIT inspired me to write starting five years ago.

That we may warn, and wake you up.

Friends, we are hit on ALL fronts.

Whether believer, or unbeliever.

We need to know GOD's laws.


We either rise, or fall, when we follow, or don't follow, GOD's commands.

The Bible, especially the Old Testament, is filled with GOD's wrath, and judgment.

For unbelieving, unfaithful, idolatrous, adulterous, war-like, vain, greedy people.

Whether they be His chosen nation, Israel, or the enemies of Israel.

We are all under judgment if we disobey GOD's laws.

ESPECIALLY if we hurt the "apple" of His eye.


There is nothing new about man's ways.

Or his methods.

Especially if he wants to acquire something.

Or wants something destroyed.

As king Solomon said:

Ecclesiastes 1:9

King James Version

9 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; 

and that which is done is that which shall be done: 

and there is no new thing under the sun.


It's not being jaded.

It's being realistic.

Of seeing the true nature of man.

In Genesis 3, GOD already saw man's weakness:

Genesis 3:6-7

King James Version

6 And when the woman saw 

that the tree was good for food, 

and that it was pleasant to the eyes, 

and a tree to be desired to make one wise, 

she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, 

and gave also unto her husband with her; 

and he did eat.

7 And the eyes of them both were opened, 

and they knew that they were naked; 

and they sewed fig leaves together, 

and made themselves aprons.


In Genesis 6, GOD saw our true nature:

Genesis 6:5-6

King James Version

5 And God saw that the wickedness of man 

was great in the earth, 

and that every imagination 

of the thoughts of his heart 

was only evil continually.

6 And it repented the Lord 

that he had made man on the earth, 

and it grieved him at his heart.


Titles come, titles go.

Wealth comes, wealth goes.

Power comes, power goes.

But what will not go, is GOD.

Neither will His laws.

If we are to survive this world, it's best we turn to GOD.

Not tomorrow, but today, right this moment.

Forget about knowing anything.

Become a new person in CHRIST.

2 Corinthians 5:17

King James Version

17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, 

he is a new creature: 

old things are passed away; 

behold, all things are become new.


By being born again.

John 3:3-8

King James Version

3 Jesus answered and said unto him, 

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, 

Except a man be born again, 

he cannot see the kingdom of God.

4 Nicodemus saith unto him, 

How can a man be born when he is old? 

can he enter the second time 

into his mother's womb, and be born?

5 Jesus answered, 

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, 

Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, 

he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; 

and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, 

Ye must be born again.

8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, 

and thou hearest the sound thereof, 

but canst not tell whence it cometh, 

and whither it goeth: 

so is every one that is born of the Spirit.


And walking with GOD's SPIRIT.

Galatians 5:16-26

King James Version

16 This I say then, 

Walk in the Spirit, 

and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, 

and the Spirit against the flesh: 

and these are contrary the one to the other: 

so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, 

ye are not under the law.

19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, 

which are these; 

Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,

20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, 

emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,

21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, 

revellings, and such like: 

of the which I tell you before, 

as I have also told you in time past, 

that they which do such things 

shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, 

longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

23 Meekness, temperance: 

against such there is no law.

24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh 

with the affections and lusts.

25 If we live in the Spirit, 

let us also walk in the Spirit.

26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, 

provoking one another, 

envying one another.


Walk with GOD's SPIRIT, and you shall not be taken aback.

By any event which will happen today, or tomorrow.

For SPIRIT has mapped out man's character.

He has mapped out man's heart.

He has mapped out our future.

And it's all in Scripture.


Further, PEACE can ONLY come THROUGH JESUS.

But how many believe in the LORD JESUS?

How many follow His commands?

How many truly love Him?

JESUS is where we all begin.

And where we all end.

Romans 10:4

King James Version

4 For Christ is the end of the law 

for righteousness 

to every one that believeth.


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Verses from Bible Gateway


Friday, August 23, 2024

BENEFITS of righteousness

1 Thessalonians 5:15

King James Version

15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; 

but ever follow that which is good, 

both among yourselves, 

and to all men.


We just finished an article on "being pure".

At the latter end, we shared the promises we get from GOD's WORD.

We thought a separate article enumerating the benefits would be fitting.

Considering the many benefits, and grace GOD gives us.

As well as additional verses SPIRIT led me to:

Psalm 1:1-3

King James Version

1 Blessed is the man 

that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, 

nor standeth in the way of sinners, 

nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; 

and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, 

that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; 

his leaf also shall not wither; 

and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.


Psalm 19:7-11

King James Version

7 The law of the Lord is perfect, 

converting the soul: 

the testimony of the Lord is sure, 

making wise the simple.

8 The statutes of the Lord are right, 

rejoicing the heart: 

the commandment of the Lord is pure, 

enlightening the eyes.

9 The fear of the Lord is clean, 

enduring for ever: 

the judgments of the Lord 

are true and righteous altogether.

10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, 

than much fine gold: 

sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: 

and in keeping of them there is great reward.


Psalm 34:15

King James Version

15 The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, 

and his ears are open unto their cry.


Psalm 34:17

King James Version

17 The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, 

and delivereth them out of all their troubles.


Psalm 34:18

King James Version

18 The Lord is nigh unto them 

that are of a broken heart; and saveth such 

as be of a contrite spirit.


Psalm 34:19-20

King James Version

19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: 

but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.

20 He keepeth all his bones: 

not one of them is broken.


Psalm 34:22

King James Version

22 The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants: 

and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.


Psalm 37:5-6

King James Version

5 Commit thy way unto the Lord; 

trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

6 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, 

and thy judgment as the noonday.


Psalm 37:27-29

King James Version

27 Depart from evil, and do good; 

and dwell for evermore.

28 For the Lord loveth judgment, 

and forsaketh not his saints; 

they are preserved for ever: 

but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.

29 The righteous shall inherit the land, 

and dwell therein for ever.


Psalm 112:6

King James Version

6 Surely he shall not be moved for ever: 

the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.


Proverbs 10:2

King James Version

2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: 

but righteousness delivereth from death.


Proverbs 11:18

King James Version

18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: 

but to him that soweth righteousness 

shall be a sure reward.


Proverbs 11:19

King James Version

19 As righteousness tendeth to life: 

so he that pursueth evil 

pursueth it to his own death.


Proverbs 21:21

King James Version

21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy 

findeth life, righteousness, and honour.


Matthew 5:6

King James Version

6 Blessed are they 

which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: 

for they shall be filled.


Matthew 5:8

King James Version

8 Blessed are the pure in heart: 

for they shall see God.


Matthew 5:10-12

King James Version

10 Blessed are they 

which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: 

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 Blessed are ye, 

when men shall revile you, 

and persecute you, 

and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, 

for my sake.

12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: 

for great is your reward in heaven: 

for so persecuted they the prophets 

which were before you.


Matthew 6:33

King James Version

33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, 

and his righteousness; 

and all these things shall be added unto you.


Acts 3:19

King James Version

19 Repent ye therefore, 

and be converted, 

that your sins may be blotted out, 

when the times of refreshing shall come 

from the presence of the Lord.


Galatians 6:9

King James Version

9 And let us not be weary in well doing: 

for in due season we shall reap, 

if we faint not.


Philippians 2:15-16

King James Version

15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, 

the sons of God, 

without rebuke, 

in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, 

among whom ye shine as lights in the world;

16 Holding forth the word of life; 

that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, 

that I have not run in vain, 

neither laboured in vain.


Titus 1:15

King James Version

15 Unto the pure all things are pure: 

but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving 

is nothing pure; 

but even their mind and conscience 

is defiled.


Titus 2:13-14

King James Version

13 Looking for that blessed hope, 

and the glorious appearing of the great God 

and our Saviour Jesus Christ;

14 Who gave himself for us, 

that he might redeem us from all iniquity, 

and purify unto himself a peculiar people, 

zealous of good works.


James 3:18

King James Version

18 And the fruit of righteousness 

is sown in peace of them that make peace.


1 Peter 2:12

King James Version

12 Having your conversation honest 

among the Gentiles: 

that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, 

they may by your good works, 

which they shall behold, 

glorify God in the day of visitation.


1 John 3:2

King James Version

2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, 

and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: 

but we know that, when he shall appear, 

we shall be like him; 

for we shall see him as he is.


In SUMMARY, the benefits of righteousness are:

he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; 

his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper

The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: 

the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.

The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: 

the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.

The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: 

the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.

More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

by them is thy servant warned: 

and in keeping of them there is great reward

his ears are open unto their cry

The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.

He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.

The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.

Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.

Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.

The Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: 

The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever

the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance

righteousness delivereth from death

to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward

righteousness tendeth to life

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake...great is your reward in heaven.

seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you

Repent...and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.

let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not

That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world

Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.

Unto the pure all things are pure

Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace

they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation

we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is


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Saturday, July 13, 2024

DANGER of defilement

 Revelation 21:27

King James Version

27 And there shall in no wise enter into it 

any thing that defileth, 

neither whatsoever worketh abomination, 

or maketh a lie: 

but they which are written 

in the Lamb's book of life.


What does "defilement" mean?

How do we get defiled?

Who defiles us?

How do we get out of that?

We all know Satan's way.

Perpetual chaos, corruption, and confusion.

Always challenging the laws of GOD.

Surely, you know of his devious devices.

Unbelievers scoff there is a devil.

They mock GOD's laws.

They mock believers.

They continue about their destructive behavior.

Preferring the world's ways, to GOD's ways.

Confirming what the LORD JESUS declared:

John 8:43-45

King James Version

43 Why do ye not understand my speech? 

even because ye cannot hear my word.

44 Ye are of your father the devil, 

and the lusts of your father ye will do. 

He was a murderer from the beginning, 

and abode not in the truth, 

because there is no truth in him. 

When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: 

for he is a liar, and the father of it.

45 And because I tell you the truth, 

ye believe me not.


We are not to conform to society.

To what seems to be popular, and accepted.

For it is not necessarily of GOD.

Luke 16:15

King James Version

15 And he said unto them, 

Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; 

but God knoweth your hearts: 

for that which is highly esteemed among men 

is abomination in the sight of God.


We did a series on "marriage" the past days.

We shared with you GOD's laws on marriage, and divorce.

It's important we know GOD's commands, for many are in great sin.

Of grievous concern is same-gender marriage.

Only the enemy of CHRIST could think something like that up.

Making sure you are misled, defiled, and in open rebellion.

Today, SPIRIT led me to another powerful set of verses.

Which completes that same-gender article.

Romans 1:25-32

King James Version

25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, 

and worshipped and served the creature 

more than the Creator, 

who is blessed for ever. 

Amen.

26 For this cause

God gave them up unto vile affections: 

for even their women did change the natural use 

into that which is against nature:

27 And likewise also the men, 

leaving the natural use of the woman, 

burned in their lust one toward another; 

men with men working that which is unseemly, 

and receiving in themselves 

that recompence of their error which was meet.

28 And even as they did not like 

to retain God in their knowledge, 

God gave them over to a reprobate mind, 

to do those things which are not convenient;

29 Being filled with all unrighteousness,

 fornication, wickedness, 

covetousness, maliciousness; 

full of envy, murder, debate, deceit,

 malignity; whisperers,

30 Backbiters, haters of God, 

despiteful, proud, boasters, 

inventors of evil things, 

disobedient to parents,

31 Without understanding, 

covenantbreakers, 

without natural affection, 

implacable, unmerciful:

32 Who knowing the judgment of God, 

that they which commit such things 

are worthy of death, 

not only do the same, 

but have pleasure in them 

that do them.


born again must share GOD's WORD.

We must tell you of JESUS' commands.

We must share prophecy.

We must expose evil.

We must edify each other.

We must tell you of abominations against GOD.

We must warn you of GOD's WRATH.

We must tell you to FEAR the LORD.

We must tell you about HOLINESS.

We must tell you about the Rapture.


Oftentimes, churches are quiet.

They don't want to offend.

They don't want to lose worshipers.

They don't want to be unpopular.

But let's not forget, the church is not the one worshiped.

It is GOD we need to worship.

Even an angel reminded us of that.

Revelation 19:10

King James Version

10 And I fell at his feet to worship him. 

And he said unto me, 

See thou do it not: 

I am thy fellowservant, 

and of thy brethren 

that have the testimony of Jesus: 

worship God: 

for the testimony of Jesus 

is the spirit of prophecy.


That ought to get everyone back on track.

The gospel of JESUS CHRIST is a nonnegotiable gospel.

It doesn't aim to please anyone.

JESUS came to SAVE the lost.

Turn to JESUS now.

That your sins may be washed in His blood.

Revelation 1:5

King James Version

5 And from Jesus Christ, 

who is the faithful witness, 

and the first begotten of the dead, 

and the prince of the kings of the earth. 

Unto him that loved us, 

and washed us from our sins 

in his own blood,


That we may be ready, during the "times of refreshing".

Acts 3:19

King James Version

19 Repent ye therefore, 

and be converted, 

that your sins may be blotted out, 

when the times of refreshing shall come 

from the presence of the Lord.


We must turn to GOD's WORD now.

Mark 1:15

King James Version

15 And saying, 

The time is fulfilled, 

and the kingdom of God is at hand: 

repent ye, 

and believe the gospel.


Find comfort in the fact believers are sanctified through JESUS.

Hebrews 10:10-12

King James Version

10 By the which will we are sanctified 

through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ 

once for all.

11 And every priest standeth daily 

ministering and offering oftentimes 

the same sacrifices, 

which can never take away sins:

12 But this man, 

after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, 

sat down on the right hand of God;


We must not embrace popular culture.

It seeks our utter destruction.

You may have the world.

But you may lose your soul.

The world belongs to the fallen one.

You can expect traps set here, there, and everywhere.


In its simplest form, this you need to know:

GOD loves us; Satan hates us.

The enemy hates EVERYTHING GOD loves.

What part of that is difficult to understand?


Your body is the TEMPLE of the HOLY SPIRIT.

Precisely why Satan wants it defiled.

Another simple truth.


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The FORGOTTEN principles

 Romans 12:16 King James Version 16 Be of the same mind one toward another.  Mind not high things,  but condescend to men of low estate.  Be...