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July 21, 2019 • 09:00 0

Recognizing the Problem

“Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost. Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.”
–Luke 15:8-10

One HUGE problem with explaining salvation to the lost is that almost ALL cannot grasp that they are lost.

Actually, one suspects it is a combination of factors–rather than mere ignorance–which keeps the lost firmly firmly in its thrall.

Some will not know what is being discussed.

Some will PRETEND to not know what is being discussed.

Some will insist that they are not lost, whether they are aware of their true state of affairs or not.

Of this last group, a great many will grow ANGRY that someone is declaring that they are not perfectly fine; i.e., lost.

At first, this anger caused some bafflement.

Why was this person becoming angry at being warned?

What was it exactly that had upset this person?

Was the anger the result of the warning given, or was there something else at work?

These were questions which needed to be answered, as this anger was often displayed by those who were most obviously lost. It did not appear this emotion was feigned. Soon, it became apparent that one reason those who became upset got so angry was the suggestion that all was not right in their life.

This was determined by their reactions.

“Lost? I know exactly where I am and where I am going! I’m not lost!”

“Who are you to say I’m lost? Who are you to judge?”

“I’m not lost! I’m fine.”

Of the group who truly did not understand about being lost, many seemed genuinely pleased at the explanation given–whether they ultimately availed themselves of the solution offered. Of the three groups, this first bunch was by far the smallest numerically.

Of the group which pretended to be confused about the topic, there was an almost universal rejection of the explanation and solution.

Of those who defiantly insisted they were not lost, there was an almost universal rejection of the explanation and solution offered–even when the subject came up because the person originally had declared what a mess their life was.

After much thought, it was determined that

if a person does not recognize that they have a problem, no solution can be found.
if a person INSISTS they have no problem, then ANY solution offered will be rejected.

So, does this mean that all who insist they are perfectly fine will NEVER find salvation?

No.

It may only mean that these men do not yet recognize that they have a problem. As long as they can continue on in their circumstance, they will do as they always have done.

It might also mean that perhaps those who claim they are not lost are NOT READY for a solution.

Yet.

As their life worsens, these may grow more desperate and at last become willing to undertake measures they earlier rejected.

For all who offer the gospel of Jesus Christ, hope springs eternal.

Believers know the depravity of man, but they also know that some who reject the truth today may recognize they have a problem tomorrow.

“But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.”
–Matthew 19:26

“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?”
–Jeremiah 32:27

“For with God nothing shall be impossible.”
–Luke 1:37

And with recognition of one’s problem, often there comes a desire for a solution to that problem.

MORE: IF One Does Not Know the Problem, One Can Never Find a Solution

IF the reader is offered the gospel of Jesus Christ, how does the reader respond?

DOES the reader react with anger?

It is not YET too late: there is still time to change direction (repent), place your faith (hope) for the future entirely on Jesus Christ and enter the kingdom of heaven.

DOES the reader believe he is saved?

Make Your Calling and Election Sure: End Times Survival

DOES the reader believe he is NOT saved?

Time is Running Out: Today is the Day of Salvation

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

“Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time. ”
–1 Corinthians 15:1-8

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
-–Romans 1:16

MORE: Eternal Salvation Through Jesus Christ: Salvation Messages from End Times Prophecy Report

[Portions of this piece appeared originally in End Times Prophecy Headlines: July 19-21, 2019.]

MORE: IF One Does Not Know the Problem, One Can Never Find a Solution

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July 21, 2019 • 07:30 0

Biblical Warnings and Incomplete Information

“And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.”
–Mark 13:37

Concerning the Word of God: the world has it wrong.

Of course.

The Bible is an instructional manual, complete with warnings, instructions, troubleshooting info about life and other vital information to ensure that man lives a happy, contented, fruitful life.

BUT the world views the Bible in a MUCH different manner.

The world sees God’s Word as a “Book of Don’t’s.”

Don’t do this.

Don’t do that.

The world views the Bible as a book of restrictions, intent on sucking the FUN! out of life.

For believers, it is much easier to see the truth in all that is written in God’s Word.

For those firmly entrenched in the world, it is very difficult to see the truth of God’s Word.

The worldly ones definitely DO NOT UNDERSTAND God’s Word: most are confused because God’s Word is foolishness to them.

“But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.”
–1CORINTHIANS 2:14

Most likely the worldly one does not believe the Bible AT ALL; having been taught from an early age that the Bible is merely another book of the scribblings of fallible men.

BUT, the one who is in the world is making his judgment about God Word based on INCOMPLETE INFORMATION.

It is like a teenager who is tearing up the road at night in a new sports car. It is dark, but the teen has faith in his car; in his (paltry) driving ability; in his youthful confidence to handle any and all adverse circumstances which arise. A man is by the side of the road, waving a flashlight and yelling something. The youthful driver slows down, lowers the window and the man tells the driver that the bridge is out ahead. Since it only has just fallen, there has been no time for the authorities to erect a sign or to warn motorists. Therefore, this lone man is taking it on himself to warn drivers approaching the bridge.

The youth raises his window and continues on his way. In his mind, he is reasoning, “That bridge was one of the best ever constructed. It can’t be down! If it was really down, surely I would have heard about it on TV or the radio. That guy must be crazy!”

Apparently, the bridge had JUST fallen down and the youth is making his decision about the warning he received based on INCOMPLETE INFORMATION.

Many of the warnings in the Bible would make perfect sense IF man knew all there was to know.

You know, like God Almighty.

But man does NOT know all that there is to know, so the many warnings of the Bible have to be taken on faith–and FAITH in the things of heaven is something the workers of iniquity lack.

So, many of the warnings given are questioned by deceived man–who does NOT have all the information needed to make a sound decision on such warnings.

IF deceived man DID have all of the information about the events about which the Bible is warning, he might make a completely different decision concerning those warnings.

Man does NOT know all that there is to know. One day, believers shall know all. But until then, believers rely on faith: faith in Jesus Christ; faith in God the Father; faith in God’s Word and in the Holy Spirit of God.

Non-believers have no such faith on which to rely. All these poor souls have is a deep contempt for the only source of truth in the world.

Which is one particular reason they try to make judgments concerning the Word of God while relying on INCOMPLETE INFORMATION.

DOES the reader heed the warnings in the Bible–though the reader may not completely understand everything about such warnings?

It is not YET too late: there is still time to change direction (repent), place your faith (hope) for the future entirely on Jesus Christ and enter the kingdom of heaven.

DOES the reader believe he is saved?

Make Your Calling and Election Sure: End Times Survival

DOES the reader believe he is NOT saved?

Time is Running Out: Today is the Day of Salvation

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
-–Romans 1:16

MORE: Eternal Salvation Through Jesus Christ: Salvation Messages from End Times Prophecy Report

[Portions of this piece appeared originally in End Times Prophecy Headlines: July 17, 2019.]

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July 21, 2019 • 06:00 0

Hidden? No Secrets

“For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.”
–Luke 12:2

“It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household? Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.”
–Matthew 10:25-26

There are several reasons that the wicked do not want their wicked deeds to be known by the public.

In fact, there are a number of fairly comon reasons why men prefer that the evil that they do remain hidden.

A few of these reasons are:

They do not want to give their victims any warning about what is they have planned.
They hope that they can perform their evil works anonymously, without anyone knowing who is responsible.
They hope to be able to deny any knowledge of their nefarious actions if their plans are discovered beforehand.

So, it is quite natural for men to hide their actions when they do not want others to know about them, either ahead of time, after they have taken place OR at all times, both before and after.

Hiding one’s evil actions from the authorities is so commonplace, CONSPIRACY is one of the most common federal crimes. YET, the government/media would have the public believe that the CONSPIRACIES only exist in the minds of the unstable.

MORE: TRUE CONSPIRACIES: End Times Conspiracies are a Reality

So, a great deal of deception is undertaken in the shadows: out of the light of the public’s knowledge. Since the end times is a time of overwhelming deception, it makes sense that the workers of iniquity hope to carry out their plans and wickedness in secret.

IF evil men believed their plans and actions would be discovered, perhaps they would rethink their dark projects.

IN FACT, a great amount of foolish evil would, no doubt, be prevented IF the perpetrators believed the cover of secrecy WOULD NOT shield their actions.

God’s Word tells us that no matter how hidden men might think their actions to be, ALL will be revealed upon the return of Jesus Christ.

“Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.”
–1CORINTHIANS 4:5

OF COURSE, those who concoct their antichrist arrangements for the end times, believe that they are protected by layers of supernatural deception. That they are NOT ultimately protected should be apparent: God’s Word has warned man for CENTURIES of what is to take place in the time before the return of Jesus Christ.

One other thought which might give the wicked cause to pause is the number of times men carefully make sinful plans in their everyday life–and yet they are tripped up by a hundred different snares.

EVEN IF the masses of deceived men do not catch on to the plans of the workers of iniquity (very likely), ALL shall be revealed upon the return of Jesus Christ. NOTHING shall remain hidden of their carefully-constructed craftiness.

“For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.”
–Luke 8:17

Not only will all be revealed, ALL will be judged by the Perfect Judge.

“And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.”
–Revelation 20:12-13

It is hard to believe that wicked men put their faith in other wicked men to keep their secrets.

It is harder still to believe that wicked men feel they can hide their deeds from their Creator and Ruler of All Things.

Jesus’ return will shock the truly wicked at the top of Satan’s food chain: their super-secret plans and deeds will be broadcast to the whole world.

And, at long last, the rebellious shall learn a hard lesson.

Though they may have assurances to the contrary: NOTHING is truly hidden and ALL will be revealed.

The wicked will have NO secrets after Jesus’ return.

“Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves.”
–2CORINTHIANS 4:2

DOES the reader believe that certain secrets will be kept forever?

It is not YET too late: there is still time to change direction (repent), place your faith (hope) for the future entirely on Jesus Christ and enter the kingdom of heaven.

DOES the reader believe he is saved?

Make Your Calling and Election Sure: End Times Survival

DOES the reader believe he is NOT saved?

Time is Running Out: Today is the Day of Salvation

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
-–Romans 1:16

MORE: Eternal Salvation Through Jesus Christ: Salvation Messages from End Times Prophecy Report

[Portions of this piece appeared originally in End Times Prophecy Headlines: July 16, 2019.]

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by Jeremiah James
–with Mondo Frazier

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Filed under: Biblical Teachings, Conspiracies, End Time Deception, END TIMES PREPARATION, hidden? No secrets

July 21, 2019 • 02:00 0

Jesus Christ: A “Failure” Who Defines His Enemies

During a long search for something else completely, the following quote was unearthed.

“Behold the crucifix; what does it symbolize? Pallid incompetence hanging on a tree.”
—Anton LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan

This prompted several totally new searches–this time for those who believed that Jesus had been a failure.

““Well, if it is true that Jesus died and rose again, doesn’t that mean that evil has been conquered?…But there is still a lot of evil in this world,” emotion filled his voice, “And if there is all this evil around us, it seems to me that Jesus failed at his job.”
—Did Jesus Fail at His Job?

Some of these pronouncements were from, of course, exalted church folk, such as the pope.

The cross shows us a different way of measuring success. Ours is to plant the seeds. God sees to the fruits of our labors. And if at times our efforts and works seem to fail and not produce fruit, we need to remember that we are followers of Jesus Christ and his life, humanly speaking, ended in failure, the failure of the cross.
—Read What Pope Francis Said at New York’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Of course the pope qualified his remarks by first referring to “humanly speaking.”

But what part of that declaration stuck in the reader’s mind: the boldly satanic “ended in failure, the failure of the cross” OR the qualifier?

Oddly enough, more of those connected with the churches have written more about the “failure of Jesus” than all of the satanists combined. While satanists use “Jesus failed” as a defiant call to arms, those who speak for the churches usually use the phrase as a come-on: using “Jesus failed” as an attention-getter before admitting–before the end of the article–that they were “only kidding.”

So, Jesus was unable to do many miracles, offended the congregation, and angered the people into a murderous riot. If that is not a failure, what is?
—The Failure of Jesus Christ (and why we need to fail to be like Him)

The slanders of the workers of iniquity seem to follow after the two main lies of the satanists.

1- Those who follow Jesus are “slaves.”
2- Jesus was a “failure.”

There are more, but these two appear to be the main ones at this point in time.

What is interesting is that

1- Those who follow Satan obviously have a thinly-veiled hatred of Jesus Christ.
2- Even though the satanic forces claim that Jesus was inconsequential and a “failure“, nearly 2000 years later, their entire existence–as well as their labor–is defined by their disdain and rebellion against that supposed “failure” of so many years ago: Jesus Christ.

It is little wonder that, in spite of all of their efforts to appear reasonable, satanists are an angry lot.

DOES the reader believe Jesus Christ was a “failure“?

DID the reader arrive at this conclusion on his own, or was he taught from an early age that Jesus was ineffective?

It is not YET too late: there is still time to change direction (repent), place your faith (hope) for the future entirely on Jesus Christ and enter the kingdom of heaven.

DOES the reader believe he is saved?

Make Your Calling and Election Sure: End Times Survival

DOES the reader believe he is NOT saved?

Time is Running Out: Today is the Day of Salvation

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
-–Romans 1:16

MORE: Eternal Salvation Through Jesus Christ: Salvation Messages from End Times Prophecy Report

[Portions of this piece appeared originally in End Times Prophecy Headlines: July 15, 2019.]

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Filed under: Biblical Teachings, End Time Deception, END TIMES PREPARATION, Eternal Salvation through Jesus Christ, The Apostate American Church, Jesus Christ: a "failure" who defines His Enemies

July 20, 2019 • 09:00 0

The True Nature of the Churches, Part 2

A recent discussion was held which covered a range of topics, including the number of false churches which have hit the bricks in search of possible converts.

PART ONE: The Nature of the Churches

There was also a number of other topics discussed, including the deception of the Sunday social clubs known as “the churches,” as well as various ways to tell how these institutions are NOT of God.

Satan Has Counterfeited the Christian Church

Why are the churches so popular?

Because “going to church” assures so many that they are a “good person.” Membership in a church is perhaps the number one point fallible man uses to convince others that he is “good.”

“They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.”
–Romans 3:12

Therefore, here are seven ways the reader to tell that the churches are NOT of God.

1- The churches do not preach the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Most churches TALK a great deal about the gospel.

NONE preach the gospel–which is one of the most basic of all the instructions Jesus Christ left for his followers to do.

“And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.”
–Luke 24:46-47

“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”
–Mark 16:15

In fact, those who are in the churches will find it very hard to preach that which they do not know.

And how can they preach a gospel which is not preached to them?

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

MORE: Counterfeit Churches: Do Not Know the Gospel, Can’t Preach It

2- The churches focus on the world.

A great many of the churches expressly declare they are using their resources to “make this world a better place.”

What does the Bible have to say about this focus on making the world a better place?

“For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind. “
–Isaiah 65:17

“Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.”
–2PETER 3:12-13

3- The churches concentrate on satisfying the human appetite for the things of the world.

Some will recognize this by their church emphasizing tithing and the amount of money given to the church OR leaving all that one has in one’s will.

Others recognize the worldliness of the churches by the emphasis on blessings which are based on the amount of worldly goods one has OR the amount of money one makes at one’s place of employment.

BUT the Number One method of recognizing the churches’ preoccupation with the things of this world should be their focus on EATING. “Fellowship” is the word used for “a meal one has at the church” OR “eating out at a restaurant with other members of one’s church.”

“Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.”
–1JOHN 2:15-16

4- Those assembled in the buildings known as “the churches,” beg the Holy Spirit of God to make Himself known to those assembled.

God’s Word tells us that the Holy Spirit is present in all believers at all times.

So why do many congregations pray and sing for the Holy Spirit to manifest itself?

And why–when a spirit does appear–does this spirit perform parlor tricks?

And why–when these various tricks are performed–does the congregation then believe this was the work of the Holy Spirit of God?

Again, why do the congregations of many churches pray for something they supposedly already possess (the Holy Spirit or a “move of the Spirit“)?

And why–after various stunts and tricks are performed which supposedly “prove” the presence of the Holy Spirit–do few ask “Is this a glorification of God Almighty?”

And why–at this time of hopping and wild dancing and jumping around–do few refer to John 15:26?

“But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me”
–John 15:26

5- Many realize something is wrong in the building they utilize on Sundays. But few do anything about it.

“I can’t find a good church” is perhaps the #1 complaint heard among the church folk.

And yet, after years of such complaints, one still hears them just as frequently as before.

The wolves in the pulpits usually answer such stirrings with the tried-and-true “There are no perfect churches.”

However, how many are searching NOT for perfection but for merely the basics of Christianity.

6- In direct contradiction to the promises in God’s Word, the church folk are completely powerless.

Some churches spend an inordinate amount of time explaining WHY the church folk do not have the power promised to them by the Word of God.

Other churches present a host of parlor tricks and deceptions, insisting that such gimmicks are the power of God.

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7- One does not receive peace from attending the churches.

One feel glad from recognizing familiar faces.

One might feel a contentment from repeating well-known phrases.

One might even know the satisfaction from being part of a larger group of like-minded individuals.

BUT, one will not know the peace of God until one has the Holy Spirit dwelling within.

Which is one reason there is so much anxiousness among the church folk.

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
–John 14:27

The preceding is only a few of the many ways one can discern the true nature of the churches.

IF one is so inclined to do so.

HAS the reader noticed that his church is not performing as detailed in God’s Word?

It is not YET too late: there is still time to change direction (repent), place your faith (hope) for the future entirely on Jesus Christ and enter the kingdom of heaven.

DOES the reader believe he is saved?

Make Your Calling and Election Sure: End Times Survival

DOES the reader believe he is NOT saved?

Time is Running Out: Today is the Day of Salvation

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
-–Romans 1:16

MORE: Eternal Salvation Through Jesus Christ: Salvation Messages from End Times Prophecy Report

[Portions of this piece appeared originally in End Times Prophecy Headlines: July 15, 2019.]

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by Jeremiah James
–with Mondo Frazier

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Filed under: Biblical Teachings, End Time Deception, END TIMES PREPARATION, The Apostate American Church, the true nature of the churches 2

July 20, 2019 • 06:00 0

Forfeiting the Many Benefits Promised to Those Who Fear the LORD

“By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.”
–Proverbs 16:6

The end times are upon us and God’s Word tells us that the end times are rife with deception.

Because of this overwhelming deception, there is no fear of the LORD among men. Because there is no fear of the LORD among men, men forfeit the great promises which have been made to all those who fear the LORD. Because men have forfeited those great promises made by God, men do not reap the many benefits which accrue to those who fear the LORD.

What are some of these many benefits?

1- Those who fear the LORD are promised wisdom.

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.”
–Proverbs 9:10

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.”
–Psalm 111:10

“And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.”
–Job 28:28

2- Those who fear the LORD are promised knowledge.

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
–Proverbs 1:7

“Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.”
–Proverbs 2:5

3- Those who fear the LORD are promised understanding.

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.”
–Psalm 111:10

“The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.”
–Psalm 25:14

4- Those who fear the LORD are promised the protection of God.

“The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.”
–Psalm 34:7

“The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.”
–Psalm 145:18-19

“Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.”
–Psalm 33:18-19

5- Those who fear the LORD can be assured that God will protect their loved ones.

“In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.”
Proverbs 14:26

6- Those who fear the LORD are promised longer life.

“The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.”
–Proverbs 14:27

“The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.”
–Proverbs 10:27

7- Those who fear the LORD will live lives of contentment; their needs fulfilled.

“Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways. For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table. Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD.”
–Psalm 128:1-4

“Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!”
–Psalm 31:19

“The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.”
–Proverbs 19:23

“O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for [there is] no want to them that fear him.”
–Psalm 34:9

8- Those who fear the LORD are promised the mercy of God.

“And his mercy [is] on them that fear him from generation to generation.”
–Luke 1:50

“For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.”
–Psalm 103:11

9- Those who fear the LORD are blessed.

“Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.”
–Psalm 128:1

“Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.”
–Psalm 112:1

“He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great.”
–Psalm 115:13

10- Riches, honor and life are promised to those who fear the LORD.

“By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.”
–Proverbs 22:4

Does the reader receive these many benefits of the LORD? If not, then perhaps the reader needs to reevaluate whether he has a genuine fear of the LORD.

Making sure that one has a genuine fear of the LORD is one of the most important preparations one can make for what is soon to come upon the earth.

However, as it now stands, because of the great deception in the end times, most of mankind forfeits these many promises.

No, it does not make good sense: but those who are deceived often perform works which lead them to destruction, not life.

Believers should pray for deceived man.

Indeed, believers should pray for ALL men.

“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men”
–1TIMOTHY 2:1

How tragic that so many do not believe the Word of God as they approach their greatest time of need.

In the times in which we live, believers most certainly do need to pray for all men.

“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.”
–Ecclesiastes 12:13

DOES the reader believe the Word of God EVEN when it is contrary to the many authorities raised up by man?

DOES the reader then fear the LORD?

It is not YET too late: there is still time to change direction (repent), place your faith (hope) for the future entirely on Jesus Christ and enter the kingdom of heaven.

DOES the reader believe he is saved?

Make Your Calling and Election Sure: End Times Survival

DOES the reader believe he is NOT saved?

Time is Running Out: Today is the Day of Salvation

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
-–Romans 1:16

MORE: Eternal Salvation Through Jesus Christ: Salvation Messages from End Times Prophecy Report

[Portions of this piece appeared originally in End Times Prophecy Headlines: July 17, 2019.]

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The Encouragement of Unrealistic Expectations

“Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.”
–James 4:4

The human mind sometimes works in a oddly circuitous manner.

And so it was that recently three encounters from the past ten years–all highlighting one theme–were brought back to remembrance.

The theme?

One that contains several bullet points.

The first: that America is a land where products are not merely promoted to perform as products are supposed to perform, America is a land where products are very often promoted with unrealistic expectations.

For instance, a CAR is not merely a car: a car is often sold as a lifestyle; a method of making a statement about who one is and what one finds important; about the type of person one really is. A car is not merely a mode of transportation: a car is a way of attracting the attention of ultra-good-looking members of the opposite sex; of showing that person that the owner of the car cares about the finer things in life.

THIS is how something as ordinary as a CAR is often promoted and marketed.

The CAR comes with unrealistic expectations attached.

But the second point is: America is not only a country where products come with unrealistic expectations attached, it is a country where many EMBRACE and BELIEVE those marketing gimmicks.

“Advertising is legalized lying.”
—H.G. Wells

And so, the first encounter came to mind.

A neighbor wanted a new car, so he decided to buy a Chevolet Corvette Stingray. He had owned a Corvette years ago and he imagined that much that was good about his younger days was due to his driving that Corvette.

Settling upon a used model–in very good shape–from a local dealer, the car cost a considerable amount of money. When asked why he would spend so much money on this car–particularly when he stayed at home most of the time–he provided the following answer.

“The chicks will dig it. I’ll park it in my yard and the girls will come running!”

The neighbor not only EMBRACED and BELIEVED the marketing innuendo (Girls love to hang out with guys who drive Corvettes.), he invested tens of thousands of dollars in his belief.

The second encounter involved an acquaintance who had a seemingly comfortable life. One day, he announced that he was trading his two-year-old pickup truck and a sizable amount of cash for a new motorcycle.

“Why? You’re always using your pickup. How are you going to haul things around?” (This acquaintance was usually working around his house.)

“I’m finally going to be free; to do what I want when I want! If I want to take off and go to Atlanta or New Orleans, I’m going to go! Nothing will hold me back now!”

The acquaintance basically ignored any contrary points of view, such as when it was pointed out that he could go wherever he wanted whenever he wanted at the present time. He didn’t need a motorcycle to do that.

But the acquaintance bought into the notion (Wonder where that idea came from?) that this motorcycle would make him a “free” man.

He just kept repeating, “This is what I want! I’ll be free!”

The third encounter was from about nine-ten years ago.

While on a trip to Florida, it was noticed that a VERY tanned older woman was always in front of the condos in which we were staying. Whenever one left, she would be in the front parking lot in a swimsuit or shorts rubbing a black sports car with a rag. When one returned to the parking lot–even hours later–the woman would be there, feverishly polishing the black sports car with that rag. It was noticed that no matter the time of day or evening, the woman would be polishing that black sports car.

So, others who had lived in the condos for a longer time were consulted.

“Who is that woman in the front parking lot and why is she always rubbing that black sports car with that rag?”

“Oh, that’s the judge.”

“What do you mean “Oh, that’s the judge.‘ Why is she constantly rubbing that car with that rag?”

“Oh, she just wants that car to shine. She’s retired and has the time to really make that car shine!”

“But she’s out there CONSTANTLY polishing the car.”

“It’s what she does. It’s what she has always done, far as I know.”

“But I’ve never seen her drive the car–only polish it.”

“No, she doesn’t drive it much anymore. But she used to. But she’s polished that car, day after day. I’ve been here almost eight years and she’s done it as long as I’ve been here.”

And so that older woman was compelled–for whatever reasons–to polish her car constantly.

One had to wonder if perhaps unrealistic expectations caused her to constantly polish the already-gleaming automobile.

The polishing couldn’t have brought her any joy.

In fact, the constant rubbing on the car seemed to one onlooker to be almost a form of torment.

It is bad enough when moderns become attached to the things of the world.

But, it turns into a small tragedy when they become caught up in–and then overwhelmed–by unrealistic expectations of the possible benefits they might receive from those things.

When the things of the world become more than merely just things.

DOES the reader have a special car, place to live or furnishings?

DOES the reader believe these “special things” of the world bring him joy?

WHY does the reader believe this?

It is not YET too late: there is still time to change direction (repent), place your faith (hope) for the future entirely on Jesus Christ and enter the kingdom of heaven.

DOES the reader believe he is saved?

Make Your Calling and Election Sure: End Times Survival

DOES the reader believe he is NOT saved?

Time is Running Out: Today is the Day of Salvation

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
-–Romans 1:16

MORE: Eternal Salvation Through Jesus Christ: Salvation Messages from End Times Prophecy Report

[Portions of this piece appeared originally in End Times Prophecy Headlines: July 15, 2019.]

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