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The Rule of Kings, Presidents, and Others in Power

Haven’t you questioned the leaders of your state or national government at times? What were they thinking when…they decided to do that? I have noticed something interesting.

The Bible has a lot to say about the conduct of kings, which implied any leader or representative of the people. There is a great responsibility that goes with being the leader of a country like the United States. A responsibility that should not be taken lightly.

Proverbs 16:10
All kings and judges of the earth are to be just and rule in the fear of God (Matthew Henry commentary). Seems today that our leaders have no fear of God, nor do they respect Him because they don’t respect the people they govern.

Proverbs 16:11
Fairness in business, not dishonesty, honors the Lord God. This is true of business dealings as well as governmental affairs toward the citizens and other countries. Where is the fairness today?

Proverbs 16:12
All rulers and unelected bureaucrats should love truth and justice. A good king not only does justice, but it is disgusting to him to do otherwise; he will hate the thought of doing wrong and perverting justice (Benson commentary). We see none of this today. But it should be demanded of our elected officials at all levels. And should be a characteristic or quality that we look for in future government leaders.

So ask yourself, do you see this quality in the current occupier of the WH or in the Supreme Court or in your state and local county offices? If not, why not? We are responsible for insuring that the proper men and women of the highest ethical standards serve. God help us!

December 23, 2021 Posted by | Bible, Culture | , , , | Leave a comment

If Circumstances were Different, Would Any of Us be Different?

Days are coming when this question will be relevant to many. Let’s follow the lie and then the truth laid out by the author below.

Lie: If circumstances makes us who we are, then we are a victim of our circumstances. If a victim, then we are not really responsible. In other words, we simply cannot help the way we are.

However in reality, God says we are responsible for our actions regardless of the circumstances. It is not the failures of others, but for our own responses and lives that is our responsibility.

Truth: our circumstances merely reveal what we are.

Truth: if we are not content within our present circumstances, we are not likely to be happy in any other set of circumstances.

Truth: we can trust a wise, loving, sovereign God to control every circumstance of our lives.

Truth: “Joy, peace, and stability come from believing that every circumstance that touch’s our lives has first been filtered through His fingers of love and is part of a great, eternal plan that He is working out in this world and in our lives.”

Lies Women Believe (and I would add…and Men also believe)
and the Truth that Sets Them Free by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Lie #36

July 14, 2021 Posted by | Culture, Life, Religion | , , , , | Leave a comment

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

Section 4 of the Flag Code states:

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”, should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove any non-religious headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute.”

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag is a formal promise of loyalty to the United States of America. It should be recited in English to have its full meaning. On July 4, Independence Day, with all the flag waving, parades and fireworks, let us remember our promise of loyalty to the United States of America, and to honor those brave souls, living and dead, that preserve this privilege to us and future generations.

July 4, 2021 Posted by | Culture, Life, Security & Safety | , , , | Leave a comment

Truth and Consequences…

TRUTH, what a novel concept it is! I grew up in an era when truth was always expected from authority figures like judges, doctors, teachers, and preachers to mention a few. It was never to be something that was rare but had common place in leadership both in home and in the government. When a leader spoke, their word was good. Many times, a man’s word was his bond.

Truth is defined as whatever is in accordance with fact or reality. Then why are there so many ‘truths’ about the same subject? Could it be that one ‘truth’ is really a fabrication to hide a lie instead? When did the truth become a lie? When did up become down, down become up, left became right and right became left? Obviously, something is being hidden from our attention!

I have come to realize that truth, in certain circles and environments, has had its definition altered and falsehoods have been upheld as truth instead. Have you come to that same conclusion yet?

Telling the truth to someone has some consequences built into it. I even find that I self-censor what I say and write; asking myself whether it will be accepted or not. Yes, I still care a little of what some folks I know might think of me. We all do. But the time of caring what others think about us versus speaking the truth is quickly disappearing because time grows shorter by the day and something big is coming.

Consequences are something that happens because of something you do such as tell a fact, reality, or a truth. Consequences can be positive or negative. If positive, they will reinforce your behavior and make it more likely to happen again. If negative, the opposite is likely in that a negative response will try to reinforce behavior to prevent it (the truth) from ever being shared again (i.e., like telling the truth or facts about something that is against or stands in conflicts with the official narrative on the topic). If you want to start something, then go against the official narrative of the government. Panic sets in very quickly.

If most people believe “X” then “X” must be true. Ask yourself, if that correct? Your mind can be asleep and unaware of any truth. Always remember that truth is right in front of us. The question is whether we are willing to set aside our blinders and to look at it; asking ourselves the serious questions.

Perhaps Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson has the best illustration on this subject. So is hiding my mind from the truth really the best option? Best to you in your search.

June 30, 2021 Posted by | Culture | , , , | 1 Comment

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