Wise as Serpents, Harmless as Doves
There is a threatening cry of frustration coming from the extreme religious right against President Obama and his liberal socialist agenda. Tony Norman of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette writes in a recent article,
“Earlier this year, the Rev. Wiley Drake of the First Southern Baptist Church of Buena Park, Calif., instructed his followers to pray for Obama's death. Presidential candidate Alan Keyes' former running mate called down curses on Mr. Obama, based on prayers of vengeance from the Psalms.
In Tempe, Ariz., Pastor Steven Anderson of Faithful Word Baptist Church called for Mr. Obama's death on the eve of his visit to Phoenix earlier this year."
Some of the so called “Christian faithful”, having no foundation from which to pursue opposing or reforming the policies of the political behemoth of liberalism, have resorted to speaking threatening words which could certainly be classified by some as hate speech. True followers of Christ should be quick to rebuke those who resort to this type of dissent. It is not Christ-like, does not help resolve the situation or advance a civil debate and attracts those who have no instruction in civil discourse. In short it is dangerous and helps no one but the enemy.
We must look at this question however. Why should there be this deep sense of frustration? President Obama and his Socialist-Marxist views should come as no surprise. In Scripture, Hosea 10:12 reminds us of the dangers of turning away from truth and righteousness.. “Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness on you. You have plowed wickedness, you have reaped iniquity; you have eaten the fruit of lies:" Yes we are eating the fruit of lies, and we are not brave or humble enough to seek the remedy.
What are we to expect from the generations we have trained and schooled for years in the philosophies of vain deceit. The Christian community has stood by and witnessed the gradual fall from righteous instruction to instruction in lies. Many have made the exodus from the leftist run educational systems and institutions realizing the immediate threat to their children and the future. In many instances most people have not been aware of a threat or not able to make a move, others are un-willing to make the sacrifices needed to insure the proper transfer of instruction and education to our young people. Thus we have reaped the fruits of our labor or lack thereof. Leaders who have no understanding of the concepts and ways of justice, liberty and freedom and personal responsibility are now in control of the political realm.
Let’s not fall prey to the tempter who would entice us to resort to acts of violence, but let us pray for our rulers even for those who oppress us. We should pray for wisdom in responding using the tools of our political structure to its best and highest use.
Recently a group of religious leaders signed a historic document called the Manhattan Declaration. This document affirms the commitment of religious leaders across the denominational spectrum to the sanctity of life, traditional marriage and religious freedom. I encourage you to read this important document and sign on in agreement.
Our duty is to watch and pray and to continue in the way that God has instructed us.
Col 3:16
"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom,teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord"
2 Timothy 2:22-25
"Keep a strong curb, however, on your youthful cravings; and strive for integrity, good faith, love, peace, in company with all who pray to the Lord with pure hearts. But avoid foolish discussions with ignorant men, knowing--as you do--that these lead to quarrels; and a bond-servant of the Lord must not quarrel, but must be inoffensive towards all men, a skillful teacher, and patient under wrongs. He must speak in a gentle tone when correcting the errors of opponents, in the hope that God will at last give them repentance, for them to come to a full knowledge of the truth"
We need to embrace once again the spirit of humility and thankfulness that our Pilgrim Fathers did; embracing the understanding and faith which brought forth the fruits of righteousness, a free self-governing people and a foundation for government based upon biblical principles.
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“Earlier this year, the Rev. Wiley Drake of the First Southern Baptist Church of Buena Park, Calif., instructed his followers to pray for Obama's death. Presidential candidate Alan Keyes' former running mate called down curses on Mr. Obama, based on prayers of vengeance from the Psalms.
In Tempe, Ariz., Pastor Steven Anderson of Faithful Word Baptist Church called for Mr. Obama's death on the eve of his visit to Phoenix earlier this year."
Some of the so called “Christian faithful”, having no foundation from which to pursue opposing or reforming the policies of the political behemoth of liberalism, have resorted to speaking threatening words which could certainly be classified by some as hate speech. True followers of Christ should be quick to rebuke those who resort to this type of dissent. It is not Christ-like, does not help resolve the situation or advance a civil debate and attracts those who have no instruction in civil discourse. In short it is dangerous and helps no one but the enemy.
We must look at this question however. Why should there be this deep sense of frustration? President Obama and his Socialist-Marxist views should come as no surprise. In Scripture, Hosea 10:12 reminds us of the dangers of turning away from truth and righteousness.. “Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness on you. You have plowed wickedness, you have reaped iniquity; you have eaten the fruit of lies:" Yes we are eating the fruit of lies, and we are not brave or humble enough to seek the remedy.
What are we to expect from the generations we have trained and schooled for years in the philosophies of vain deceit. The Christian community has stood by and witnessed the gradual fall from righteous instruction to instruction in lies. Many have made the exodus from the leftist run educational systems and institutions realizing the immediate threat to their children and the future. In many instances most people have not been aware of a threat or not able to make a move, others are un-willing to make the sacrifices needed to insure the proper transfer of instruction and education to our young people. Thus we have reaped the fruits of our labor or lack thereof. Leaders who have no understanding of the concepts and ways of justice, liberty and freedom and personal responsibility are now in control of the political realm.
Let’s not fall prey to the tempter who would entice us to resort to acts of violence, but let us pray for our rulers even for those who oppress us. We should pray for wisdom in responding using the tools of our political structure to its best and highest use.
Recently a group of religious leaders signed a historic document called the Manhattan Declaration. This document affirms the commitment of religious leaders across the denominational spectrum to the sanctity of life, traditional marriage and religious freedom. I encourage you to read this important document and sign on in agreement.
http://manhattandeclaration.org
Our duty is to watch and pray and to continue in the way that God has instructed us.
Col 3:16
"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom,teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord"
2 Timothy 2:22-25
"Keep a strong curb, however, on your youthful cravings; and strive for integrity, good faith, love, peace, in company with all who pray to the Lord with pure hearts. But avoid foolish discussions with ignorant men, knowing--as you do--that these lead to quarrels; and a bond-servant of the Lord must not quarrel, but must be inoffensive towards all men, a skillful teacher, and patient under wrongs. He must speak in a gentle tone when correcting the errors of opponents, in the hope that God will at last give them repentance, for them to come to a full knowledge of the truth"
We need to embrace once again the spirit of humility and thankfulness that our Pilgrim Fathers did; embracing the understanding and faith which brought forth the fruits of righteousness, a free self-governing people and a foundation for government based upon biblical principles.
Next Post; Pilgrims vs Puritans and Communism
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