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Greedy Salvation

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Ornament

Ornament (Photo credit: Thom Watson)

A man held a fragile glass ornament in his hands.  The glow from it filled the man and prompted him, beyond his own ability, to proclaim all its beauty.  As the man walked through the market place he was witnessed by all for his words spoke of a beauty beyond the people’s perception.  The way he spoke roused their hearts.  And many were desirous to own what he spoke of.  Soon some of the people had found a similar orb of fragile glass.  And they too spoke of the beauties it provoked them to witness.

Then one of the people approached the first man and said to him, “Give me that ornament.”  “I cannot give it to you” said the owner.  “Then I will rip it from your hands!  For I perceive that it is to be desired.”  At that the man took the ornament from the owner and held it in his own hands.

His eyes grew wide.  His face became as one who had tasted an entire handful of dill.  His body convulsed at the impact from the orb.  And quickly he gave it back to the owner.  “This is a LIE!”  He said with lungs full of the air he had sucked at his convulsion.   “This man speaks lies!”  He began to turn to the people to proclaim what he perceived to be the truth.  But out of the corner of his eye he witnessed the reaction of the man as he took back what was his.

A glow of warm peace enveloped him.  A beaming smile of love covered that man’s face.  And he began again to speak softly of the loving embrace he had from ownership of this ornament.  This stopped the greedy man.  He turned once again to the owner.  And with a slightly different voice said, “Give me that orb.”

At the second and softer request, the owner gave the orb willingly.  The greedy man took it once again.  This time there was a distaste upon the greedy man.  But it was less intense.  For he understood that he had not understood.  And now he was willing to endure what came.  If only he might also have what the owner possessed.

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He has granted sin to flourish in this Place of Testing.  By His wisdom He has created this place to test His own power to heal.  His Glory abounds among the men of sin.  And Healing is in His hand.  By jealousy He has caused many to fall before Him and confess.  By pride of man He has transformed many to be His children.

How great is the wisdom of He who lives forever!  That He should create this among us.  And how beautiful, beauty beyond words, is the Living God in Christ Jesus His Holy Son!  That we who have tasted that He is good, should be used to entice the greedy by their very greedy ways.  All praise to He who Heals eternally.  He has done this!  And it will be our lot to praise Him for His Beauty forever!

Amen!

Three Iniquities

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SIN

SIN (Photo credit: robswatski)

Three iniquities I perceive.  Three times man shall proclaim his rebellion from God.  Two have come to be.  One must appear.

The first rebellion came before the flood and was answered with death from the Lord.

The second rebellion is present and shall receive the same response from the Lord.

There is a third rebellion to come against the Lord.  This rebellion will usher in the Lordship of Jesus, the Son of the Most High God.

Three times man will state clearly that it desires none of God’s commands.  Each time more severely will man stand to proclaim.

And at the consummation of the third, the Lord will answer with finality.

Know the times in which we live.  Be wise and stand apart from those who call down death upon their heads.  Understand that the Lord is not willing for any to perrish.  But He will certainly answer their desire to die if that is what they prove before His Holy Throne.

Solidarity of Soul

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Cover of "The Book of Enoch"

Cover of The Book of Enoch

“Approach not integrity with a double heart nor be associated with double-minded men:

But walk, my children,  in righteousness which will conduct you in good paths, and be truth your companion.”

(from the book of Enoch)

Solidify your mind and make haste to acquire what is good from He who is Good.  The day will soon come when the door will close.  Grasp this with urgency within your heart.  From the day the Lord appeared among us till now, this has been the message delivered through the generations.   Though the world has determined to divert from righteousness, may all God’s people strive all the harder to acquire the blessing of truth which comes from God.

By His Grace.

The Law of the Land

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1 Peter 1:23 | Born Again Through the Living Word of God (Photo credit: UnlockingTheBible)

There is a body of laws which the world demands all it’s citizens obey.  I will recount them as I have heard them spoken by perception of the ways of man.

1.  You shall love money and the work of man’s hands.

2. You shall not make accusation against any man for the love of money or the work of man’s hands.

3. You shall be allowed to love your version of God, but you are forbidden to love the Living God.

4. You shall not proclaim any of the Living God’s precepts among your fellow men.

5. You shall receive whatever benefit you can grasp, understanding that we retain the right to take it from you.

 

And there are many other laws which the world employs among its members.  But these laws are primary.

The Living God does not recognize as valid any of these laws.  And those who submit to their lordship do not find themselves submitting to the laws of the Living God.  There is a distinction between what is pure and what is evil.

Of Compromise and Folly

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folly (Photo credit: Leo Reynolds)

This is a personal testimony regarding compromise and folly.  The issue is large.  But I will strive to limit the words.

I had been a “leader” in a Church setting once.  This Church group had a social service outreach.  And as I administered its various functions I noticed that there were many compromises with truth within it.  It was in this setting that I came to understand that there was a whole lot of power and money to be made on the backs of those who have no money and no power.

Through the guise of helping man has made a violent mockery of charity.  And I am quite aware that this is a problem that will not be fixed in this place of testing.  We wait for the True Leader of True Charity to appear.  And under the singular rule of the Son of God we will see purity.

The source of corruption within all charities is compromise.  I was told I was far too black and white in my approach to leadership in that Church group.  And it was this aspect of my mind that caused me to resign.  I can’t say if it was wise to remove myself from the grip of such an endeavour.  For every dark room needs a light to see. (I am not praising myself here as you will see.)

I make full confession here that I am a fool.  Now the reason I say that is that I am not adept at the art of social compromise as most people are.  That is why I am also a loner, or perhaps better said a social isolationist.  I cannot compete in the games the world demands we play.  So I opt out of as many of those games as I possibly can.

There are wise men who can play the games with a bend toward righteousness.  But I am not one of them.  Because of my straight forward approach to what is true I often get into arguments with almost everyone.  I will say it again so that there is no misunderstanding, “I am not a righteous man because of my approach.”  There is no one righteous, not one.  And I am not writing this to make myself into something I am not.

With that forward I will now launch into what prompted me to write this in the first place.

Though I am often put to great sadness because of my lack of wisdom in the affairs of men.  And though I am bruised within my soul for the harm I do to my fellow man with such arguments, I have found something of great value that is worthy of mention.

Compromise is the oil which keeps this world from becoming a vast blood bath.  It is impossible to look at the world and not notice that.  And men praise the one who is the most adept at this art.  Needless to say, I don’t get much praise from men.

But it is the foolish of this world who will receive the praise from God.  It is those souls who are bent on rebellion against compromise that will receive the praise of the Father in the form of salvation.  How can I say this with certainty?

“This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.” (1 John 1:5)  Those who compromise with the darkness of corruption in this world will be considered artful players here.  But what will be their case when they appear before the Most High God?  With what justification will they give account of what they have gleaned from the praise of men?

“But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.” (1 Corinthians 1: 27)  For the very reason I have mentioned above, God has been eternally wise to take those who are not willing or able to “play the game”.  And for this reason alone I will find reason to boast of my folly among men.  Though I do not boast for the sake of pride.  But I boast because this is the very instrument which has brought me to a saving knowledge of Jesus.

So if I own anything worthy of praise (Ownership is a very curious way of describing that which God Himself has gifted me in this manner.  For no man has anything good that wasn’t given to him from God.) I have my folly.

I am horribly saddened that this folly results in so very many arguments with my fellow man.  And to the point of sobbing I cannot repair that aspect of my life.  For truth will naturally contradict lies.  And as much as my fellow men rely on lies to compete against one another truth will cause hardship between us.

I cannot apologize for what God has called Good.  And I cannot rightfully praise lies.  So I am forced by the wisdom of God to remain black and white in my assessment of life.  I will always be the outcast.  But this is to my advantage.  I will always be the one least invited to social gatherings.  But I am forced to appreciate that this is to my advantage.

I’m done trying to explain this now.  It is my sincere desire that this post has helped anyone who marvels at my apparent verbal violence.  I do not desire to be the outcast.  But how shall it be avoided if I desire to please the Most High God?

By His Grace.

The Holy Puzzle of God

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An icon from icon theme Crystal Clear. Русский...

An icon from icon theme Crystal Clear. Русский: Иконка из темы Crystal Clear. Česky: Ikonka z ikonkové sady Crystal Clear. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Men create puzzles for themselves.  These puzzles test and stretch their abilities, both mentally and physically.  Games of various kinds are created for this purpose.  Some games created by man lend that certain aspect of the threat of death to them.  And these games are reserved for the “mighty of heart” among us.

With this in mind I ask you to consider the following:  Man is a puzzle created by God to test His mind and strength.  Consider His Patience, Mercy, Righteous Judgment, and His Perfect command of all things at all times for eternity.

He created man and gave this creation a will to choose.  Then He applies Himself to watch them, draw them to a knowledge of Himself, and provoke those chosen toward all things perfect.

While men may encounter a puzzle and finally admit they are not able to complete the tasks required, this is not so with God’s puzzle.  He has had in mind, from the first, the finishing of this puzzle He has created.  And He will accomplish that for which He began this place of testing.

Now I see and freely admit that I have been mistaken in light of this revelation.  I have called this place we live a “place of testing”.  And from our perspective this is true.  However it is not complete to say that only man is being tested.  God has created a test worthy of His Majesty.  And for this reason all praise will be given to Him at its completion.  Who else is capable of solving the puzzle the Lord has created?  Even the Lord Jesus gives honor to His Father by admitting there are certain things the Father has kept for himself.

Let this revelation provoke us to renewed praise for what the Father of Life has done.  Let this give a glimpse to the reasons for the praise we will give and witness when we appear before His Glory.  For now the “living puzzle” presents praise as best we can.  At its completion there shall be a united and vibrant shaking of heaven at the sound of perfect praise.  Thus will the puzzle be complete.

For this I say, “Come taste and see that the Lord is Good.  His mercy endures forever.  He is First in all things and amazing to behold (even through eyes blinded by virtue of our position among the pieces of His Holy Puzzle).

Amen.