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The Ultimate Citation

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Most people I talk to have not thought through the Judgment very well.  By what they say to me, they figure some how to escape.

But I wonder what they would say to the following.

You’re speeding down the road at 92 miles per hour in a 60 mile per hour zone.  A law enforcement officer comes up behind you with his lights on.  Obediently you pull to the side of the road.

As soon as you turn off the engine, 2000 law enforcement officers appear from the tall grass along the road.  While amazement still covers your mind, they completely encircle your car with guns drawn.  Frankly sir, you have nowhere to go.

Do people really think they will stand one on one with the Most High God?  Do you think you will be allowed to banter and barter your way out?

Almost every angel will be summoned to the judgement of man.  You will be encircled on every possible side, with absolutely nowhere to go. 

Those who are destined to destruction will have absolutely no choice.  The angels will discompassionately obey the Holy Father’s command. 

It is impossible for God to lie.  He has spoken destruction for those who do not love his Holy Son. 

This is no opinion.  It is the final and true Word of God.  Those who do not humble themselves before the Most High God, turning from their sinful ways, will receive the promise of destruction.

There’s a lot more to the gospel than just repenting of your sins.  But let this writing set the stage for all the things that need to come next.

By His Grace

Suck it up

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Bob got a ticket for speeding.  He didn’t say anything to the trooper when he was pulled over, but for the next hour of driving, he was consumed with the thought that the fault lay in his parents.

He reasoned that he learned how to speed by watching what his parents did when he was a child.  Somehow his brain got stuck on fast.  Oh yeah, that’ll take the ticket away.

There may be some truth to what he thinks.  But in the end, he was the one driving when he got pulled over.

And there’s another issue about Bob that everybody ought to know.  See, Bob’s a Christian.  And by that fact he ought to be an exemplary driver.  And by that fact he ought to take immediate responsibility for his own mistakes.

But Bob is not unique in this problem of blaming others.  A whole lot of his brothers and sisters in Christ do the same thing 24 /7.  Give Bob some time, he’ll remember that, and blame them too. 

But Bob has no reason to point his finger at anyone.  Especially because of something so avoidable as a traffic ticket.

I mean, I can understand why somebody would blame the rapists for the fear they have as they walk down the street.  Or maybe they can put some blame on their mistakes at work because they didn’t sleep well, do to nightmares.  But there’s a difference between emotion and action.  There’s a difference between involuntary fear due to trauma, and embracing bad habits.

There are two reasons why Bob can’t blame his parents.  The first is obvious.  His body is his own, and he can make choices with his own mind.  In that case, it’s absolutely ridiculous to blame someone else for bad habits.

The other part of about a christian blaming others, that shows a red flag of fault, is that the Christian is the one who can receive forgiveness for his sins.  Sure, you’ll take your lumps now and then, while you’re here.  We all get stupid now and then.  But in the end, you walk away unscathed.

Why would anyone with those two vast riches, look to blame someone else for their problems? 

There is one more article of consideration in regard to all this.  There is glory to give to the Lord when we simply endure without complaining, grumbling or blame.  We take it on the chin for the glory of Christ.

I heard that a man said in his prayers regularly, “Heavenly Father please hold no one accountable for any sins against me.  It is impossible that anyone should sin against me.  I am not the standard of holiness.”

What kind of people would we be if we just take our lumps on the head and move on?  The word “holy” comes to mind.

Warning Experimental …

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At the risk of being considered naive, I want to offer an opportunity as an experiment.

I know that most Christians believe what the Lord says.  The rub comes when they try to do it.  Fear takes over, and they just cave.

Here’s a couple of examples:

*Don’t lie.

*Obey the civil authorities.

I chose these two because they appear to be the most difficult.  They are the least likely to be taken seriously.

THE FIRST EXPERIMENT

Given the right circumstances nearly any man will choose to lie.  And let’s tell the truth, every day has an anthill of opportunity.

Here’s my suggestion:

Try not to tell one single lie, all day, for 24 hours.  Now be honest about the experiment.  Don’t hide in the bathroom for a full day.  And don’t fain laryngitis.  You can play dead If you want to.  But you’re not allowed to breathe.

Alright.  With one day down, now the experiment takes some guts.  Now that you know what you’re up against, it’s time to put your skills to the test.

(You might want to tell a few friends you’re going to do this.  You may have to tell the lady why she doesn’t look good in that dress.  Someone will have to drive you to the ER.  And you might want to revamp your resume.  Just sayin.)

Go get a t-shirt made that says something like this, “Warning: Christian Experiment in Progress!” Someone is sure to ask you about it.  Simply tell them the truth.  …duh

THE SECOND EXPERIMENT

The next experiment may be a little more risky.  In this experiment, you will not be able to tell people what the sign means.  You may well end up at their mercy.  Therefore proceed with caution.  But by all means, please do, proceed!

We start this one as we did the first; give it a shot to see if you have a fearless soul.  Do the best you can so that you will know what you are up against.

Day two:  Go have two or three bumper stickers made that say something like this: “Warning Experimental Christian Vehicle! “

Now, for an entire day, go shopping.  Run through a full tank of gas.  I know times are hard.  But what does it cost to take the family to a movie?  And shopping doesn’t mean you have to buy anything.

And let’s keep the spirit of the experiment in mind.  Staying in the mall too long does nothing.  And running over several bags of nails is not fair.

Obey every speed limit.  Use your turn signal profusely.  Stop on yellow lights.  Be courteous and let the other guy go first.  Come to a complete stop at every stop sign (Even the ones in the mall parking lot).

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I would urge prayer before you begin either of these experiments.  It would be good to ask the Lord for two things.

Ask him for the strength to do it.  I can assure you he is willing to give it to the earnest heart.

You should also ask Him to show you when you fail.  The heart of man is deceitful above all things made.  You are likely to confuse your own justification for truth.  God can take care of that and is willing.

What I have posted is a little bit of tongue in cheek.  Everyone knows how hard these two things are.

With the lying, we will more recognize the grace given to us than our victories.  Accept your failings.  Remember what the Prophet said?  “Woe is me!  For I am a man of unclean lips, and I come from a people of unclean lips!”  and in the mercy of God, this righteous man’s lips were touched by a coal an angel head retrieved from the altar.

As for obeying civil traffic laws, I personally know the difficulties.  I have been practicing that specific scenario for well over a year.  And still I am intimidated by how many disobey.  And I recently had an altercation with a fellow driver because of this. 

I know the stakes are high.  What do you realize that every law you break teaches someone else to do the same?  And we know that those who teach wickedness are very likely to receive a strong beating.

Now here’s something rather pathetic.  There are 190 people who subscribe to this blog.  And it’s impossible to know how many might read this on the WordPress reader board.  But I don’t expect any to follow through.

I don’t mean that as a slam.  I am more a realist than an optimist.  I encourage all of you to do this then to send me a reply.  Prove my pessimism a lie.

It must be noted here, that neither of these experiments are a suggestion of God.  We are commanded to be holy, even as he is holy.  And he says elsewhere, that’s all who call upon the name of the Lord must turn away from evil.

And I will not fail to mention, that his calling is a calling to death.  For he who desires to save his life will lose it.  And all who lose their own life for the sake of the Lord Jesus and the gospel will save it.

So while these experiments are a bit fun, they have deadly connotation.

And I will dare to say this:  that if enough of my brothers and sisters in Christ will do these experiments (particularly the second one), we will turn America on its ear.

I was about to publish this and fell on one more item.

It seems good to me, and I believe the Lord agrees, that we should offer an opportunity to share these things, understanding the weakness of many.  (I say “we”, because I don’t want to present this without him.)

Do you remember the place in the Gospel, where the Lord challenged the doings of man.  I was hungry or thirsty or in need of clothing and you did nothing to help me.  When the people asked, when were you this way and we did not help, his answer was that as you did to the least of these, my brothers, you did unto me.

So if you are not willing to partake in the experiments themselves, at least be willing to grant my request.  For I am hungry to see this come to fruit.  And I have often professed to be the least in his kingdom.

Send this idea to as many of your brothers and sisters as you dare.  I am one man.  But you are so many.  In this I am poor, while, as a body, you are greatly wealthy.

May God grant success.  May he enliven our souls.  And may we indeed turn America on this ear.  Why not? 

Remember the sixties and seventies?  A few long-haired young people decided it was time to change America.  It has never been the same since.  If you ridicule me for being a pessimist, prove that optimism is better.

Amen

Hammer down!

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A young man got a magnificent job offer; great pay great benefits and a great work environment.  The only problem was he had to drive 80 miles everyday across rural country to get to work and back.

On his first day he started to drive and came across a small country town.  He saw the speed limit that said 35 miles per hour.  But he thought, “Its just a tiny town I’ll do 45.”  What a fateful decision that was.  He got about halfway through and was pulled over by the town policeman.

The policeman got out of his car and walked up to the drivers window.  The man expected words and a ticket.  That’s not what he got.

The police officer reached for his gun and put the muzzle against the man’s temple.  With a soft smooth voice and a very tiny smile the police officer said, “You speed through my town again son and I’ll blow your brains out.”  With no other words the police officer just turned, walked back to his car and drove away. 

The man worked for that company for 15 years.  Everyday he worked he had to drive through that town twice.  And every time he went through the town he made sure his car was only moving at 35 miles an hour.

If we would agree with the young man in his response to the insanity of the police officer, why do we not think God is serious?  The wages of sin is death.  Why then do men keep on sinning?