How our nation has suffered

This subject is a wide open subject about how our nation has suffered by not following biblical principles found in the Bible.  Let’s look at one that comes to mind.  Way before our nation had it first income tax, families took care of each other and did not have to depend on the government because they made a good living off the farm. 

As outside influence came upon the families (Satan), many saw the golden altar in the cities and lured them to become part of the cities and leave the older generation on the farm.  This influence broke up families, homes and the closeness of the kids with their parents.  This brought the kids to not feel like they have to support their parents in anyway.  Individuals never learn from history. 

This also happen during the life of our Lord and Savior, Jesus.  If you remember the example of Corban that Jesus uses with the Pharisees about their parents is one example of the above.  Jesus said they destroyed the Word of God because of Corban.  This is an interesting study into the Scriptures if you have the time.

 

Blessings

Stephen

Because Moses said, 'Honor your father and your mother,' and 'Whoever curses his father or mother must certainly be put to death.' But you say, 'If anyone tells his father or mother, "Whatever support you might have received from me is Corban," (that is, an offering to God) 'you no longer let him do anything for his father or mother.' You are destroying the word of God through your tradition that you have handed down. And you do many other things like that." (Mark 7:10-13 ISV)

 

 

  

Do bad laws justify civil disobedience?

When I stop and think about this if bad laws justify civil disobedience, I have to ask myself, does this bad law go against the teaching and instructions of our Lord and Creator, Jesus.  We have examples from the Books of Daniel and Exodus who followed the teachings of Jesus our Lord instead of the commands of the local leader.  We know we must obey God rather than men according to Act 5.  But we must be subject to the governing authorities according Rom 13 and Tit 3.  In summary, we must be subject to civil authorities and not be involved with civil disobedience, but, there is always a but, if the civil authorities is telling us to disobey our Lord and Creator, we are to follow what the command of our Lord Jesus tells us. 

Blessings

Stephen

But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men. (Act 5:29 ISV) 

But the midwives feared God and did not do what the king of Egypt told them. Instead, they let the boys live. (Exo 1:17 ISV)

For the Lord's sake submit yourselves to every human authority: whether to the king as supreme, or to governors who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. (1Pe 2:13-14 ISV)

Your majesty, if it be his will, our God whom we serve can deliver us from the blazing fire furnace, and he will deliver us from you. But if not, rest assured, your majesty, that we won't serve your gods, and we won't worship the golden statue that you have set up." (Dan 3:17-18 ISV)

Every person must be subject to the governing authorities, for no authority exists except by God's permission. The existing authorities have been established by God, so that whoever resists the authorities opposes what God has established, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves.  (Rom 13:1-2 ISV)

Remind believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, and to be ready to do any honorable kind of work.  (Tit 3:1 ISV)

Therefore, it is necessary for you to be acquiescent to the authorities, not only for the sake of God's punishment, but also for the sake of your own conscience. (Rom 13:5 ISV)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How has wisdom made your life better?

This question can go in so many different direction and yet, there is really only one way we can follow.  We know the meaning of wisdom from the dictionary means the quality or state of being wise.  Our Lord and King, Jesus tells us in a direct statement from Deut 30, to choose life and he has set before me life and death.  Jesus our Lord and Creator said there is only two ways of living, the way of life and the way of death according to Jer 21.  We know the meaning means being wise and Pro 8 tells us to listen to instruction and be wise.  If we are a wise person, we will accept commands and we know our Creator gives us commands throughout His Word.  So, how does wisdom make my life better is but to follow the commands of our Lord Jesus.

Blessings

Stephen

"I call heaven and earth to testify against you today! I've set life and death before you today: both blessings and curses. Choose life, that it may be well with you—you and your children.

(Deu 30:19 ISV)

"You are to say to this people, 'This is what the LORD says: "I'm about to set before you the way of life and the way of death. (Jer 21:8 ISV)

Listen to instruction and be wise. Don't ignore it. (Pro 8:33 ISV)

The wise person accepts commands, but the chattering fool will be brought down. (Pro 10:8 ISV)