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The Wicked Among Us

In our society today, there are people who we could classify as ‘wicked.‘ That word seems like a harsh description to our sensible ears and imaginations. However, the Bible doesn’t pull back on any punches for those guilty of such acts. Perhaps, we shouldn’t either.

Notice the description used for the wicked in Psalm 10. These folks deliberately target the weak and poor to take advantage of them. If elected or appointed to a high office, they promise or boast of great things they will provide but deliver nothing. These people are arrogant, greedy, and profane. Lacking any sense of shame or morality, they possess evil desires and celebrate deeds done secretly to increase their wealth, control, and power.

These same people curse and insult the one true God by expressing contempt for godly things and even the Lord Himself. Publicly, they say the right things at times, but in secret, they are full of mockery and offend both the Creator and those who honor Him. Even those who disregard the sanctity of human life never admit that God exists. They have become fools in all their efforts to make something of themselves to self-admire.

Psalm 14:1
The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.”

As we move closer to 2024 and the election season, study what candidates say and don’t say. Ask God for discernment and wisdom to make right choices in your candidates for office.

July 18, 2023 Posted by Bill Wyler | advice, Bible, Culture | 2023, Bible, GOD, Lies, Psalm, Truth, Wicked | Leave a comment

Real or Fake? You Must Decide.

Have you heard, “There is a lion in the road! A lion is in the open square!” We all have over the last few years. Instead of a lion, you can insert whatever keeps you afraid.

Are you one to dodge your duties and responsibilities with lame and crazy excuses? Matthew Henry stated (my paraphrase) something like this, “It’s foolish to frighten ourselves from reality by imagining false dangers.” It was true in ancient times and even today. Some folks will not leave their houses to work or buy groceries. They are afraid because someone told them to be frightened. Listening to “experts” who pretend to know anything is now problematic. We see people fearful of catching a virus, cold, the flu, etc., which are all invisible because sickness or even death may occur. All types of masks are worn (however incorrectly). Some keep a six-foot distance between themselves and others. Every shot and booster containing unknown and untested substances is injected into their bodies. All this to keep from getting sick or dying. Yet, in all their vain attempts, they still get ill and die…usually alone.

God has not called us to a life of fear. Even this Christmas season, we remember the angelic voice saying, “Listen! Do not fear. For I bring you good news of great joy, which will be to all people.” Luke 2:10 MEV

December 28, 2022 Posted by Bill Wyler | Culture, Death, Hope, Propaganda | 2022, Behavior, Consequences, Lies, Responsibility | 1 Comment

Whispherers of Lies and Half-Truths

A gossip or bearer of tales does no good. You don’t want to be one. Watch for those who act as a friend but are enemies. Let’s be honest, we all are prone to listen to those who have dainty morsels to share about others. Don’t do that. You might repeat what you hear and further the strife that the whisperer or gossip has started.

Discontent and strife spread among brethren and neighbors, both. It is a contentious man or woman who is hard to please. They are apt to find fault in everyone and everything. They love a good argument and seek to spread the damage as far as possible.

Journalists today primarily act as tale-bearers or whisperers of lies or half-truths. Some know what they say is a lie, while others get instructions on teleprompters from their bosses higher up the chain of command. Seldom are the facts told or shared with the public. If they were, we would likely come to different conclusions. Therefore, strife gets spread among the citizens of this country. What can we do? Research what is said as thoroughly as possible, and turn off the TV and not read their posts.

December 26, 2022 Posted by Bill Wyler | advice, Culture, Propaganda | 2022, information war, Lies, Opinion, Responsibility, Truth | 1 Comment

Lies, Liars, and False Deniers

Why do we seem so ready to accept false testimony and lies against people we barely know? Does hate reside in our hearts against our neighbors and toward our political leaders? Perhaps our depravity is on display as we join others in accepting false testimony as accurate and true without further evidence or thought. A false testimony seeks to bruise a good man’s reputation, spoil his good works, and, if possible, deprive him of his life and any public political service. The one who slanders and lies about a good person exhibits their own wickedness and hatred.

“Once a country is habituated (or accustomed) to liars, it takes generations to get the truth back.” ― Gore Vidal

November 22, 2022 Posted by Bill Wyler | Culture | 2022, Behavior, Consequences, Lies, Truth | Leave a comment

PROPAGANDA – What Does It Look Like?

We hear the term “propaganda” and think of communist countries in history and worldwide today. But we have been experiencing propaganda in the United States for a long time. It is now more prevalent than ever before. How can we recognize it? Below are 8 characteristics of today’s propaganda.

It prevents dialogue.
It gives no details, allows no discussions, and excludes all contradictions and debates.
It focuses on the Mass.
Its message is directed to large population groups. The individual presents too much resistance to its message unless they are part of the larger group.
It is “Total.”
It uses the press, radio, TV, movies, posters, meetings, door-to-door canvassing, and social media platforms. All technical means are used at the same time to saturate the population.
It takes over Education.
The younger, the better for propaganda purposes.
It takes over Literature and History.
Tear-down statues, the 1619 Project, and Critical Race Theory are examples. All must be rewritten according to the propaganda’s needs.
It must be subtle at first.
Moves slowly at first to create a climate of acceptance. The ground is prepared before any direct prompting. We are already at the direct prompting.
It must be nonstop.
All day, every day, including weekends. Individuals must not be allowed to recover or to collect themselves.
It aims at Irrational Action.
The aim is to provoke action and arouse an active and mythical belief (like green energy).