Saturday, December 31, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
The Family - Part I
THE FAMILY1
The family is the foundation of a society. If the family is destroyed, the society is doomed. The foundation of a free state rests in the home.
The family is the first church, the first school, the first business and the first government. As is the family in a nation, so is the church, the state, education, businesses, the arts and life of that nation.
The home is the first sphere of society and determines the extent to which it prospers.
The family is a divine institution of God and will only succeed as family members apply these principles in the home, such as:
The marriage union is sacred. Once consummated it should be for ever and there should not be any thoughts of divorce or infidelity.
Women are raised to their proper role. Husbands are to treat wives as Christ treats the Church. (Ephesians 5:25)
The true family is united by the bond of Christ (Philippians 2:3-11)
Christian parents see children as a gift from God and themselves as stewards (Psalm 127:3)
THE MISSION OF THE CHRISTIAN HOME
It is to provide the temporal and external well-being of its members, to provide the physical, mental, moral and spiritual needs of their children until they grow up and are trained to provide for themselves. The parents who do not provide for their own family“are worse than an unbeliever.” (I Timothy 5:8).
The primary duties of a Christian home are to teach the Bible, seek God in prayer and worship, maintain discipline, build Christian character and teach the children a biblical view of life. (Proverbs 22:6)
There is no substitute for the parents.
THE INFLUENCE OF THE HOME
The Home molds the character and shapes the destiny of men.
The Home determines the course of a nation.
That which shapes men, shapes nations.
The Christian home produced the founders of the USA who established the first Christian Republic, with all its blessings and liberty, which in turn has influenced
liberty in all the world.
1 Ref: “Liberating the Nations” pages 107-112 by Stephen McDowell and Mark Beliles, Providence Foundation.
The family is the foundation of a society. If the family is destroyed, the society is doomed. The foundation of a free state rests in the home.
The family is the first church, the first school, the first business and the first government. As is the family in a nation, so is the church, the state, education, businesses, the arts and life of that nation.
The home is the first sphere of society and determines the extent to which it prospers.
The family is a divine institution of God and will only succeed as family members apply these principles in the home, such as:
The marriage union is sacred. Once consummated it should be for ever and there should not be any thoughts of divorce or infidelity.
Women are raised to their proper role. Husbands are to treat wives as Christ treats the Church. (Ephesians 5:25)
The true family is united by the bond of Christ (Philippians 2:3-11)
Christian parents see children as a gift from God and themselves as stewards (Psalm 127:3)
THE MISSION OF THE CHRISTIAN HOME
It is to provide the temporal and external well-being of its members, to provide the physical, mental, moral and spiritual needs of their children until they grow up and are trained to provide for themselves. The parents who do not provide for their own family“are worse than an unbeliever.” (I Timothy 5:8).
The primary duties of a Christian home are to teach the Bible, seek God in prayer and worship, maintain discipline, build Christian character and teach the children a biblical view of life. (Proverbs 22:6)
There is no substitute for the parents.
THE INFLUENCE OF THE HOME
The Home molds the character and shapes the destiny of men.
The Home determines the course of a nation.
That which shapes men, shapes nations.
The Christian home produced the founders of the USA who established the first Christian Republic, with all its blessings and liberty, which in turn has influenced
liberty in all the world.
1 Ref: “Liberating the Nations” pages 107-112 by Stephen McDowell and Mark Beliles, Providence Foundation.
The Family - Part II
People of Guatemala - The Functions of the Family
The Importance of the Fulfillment of the Family Responsibilities
THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FATHER
The father is the main source of income for the expenses of the home as well as the maintenance. He is guide and mentor to all the children and especially to the sons. He instructs and passes on the moral values and forms and disciplines the children.
The father is responsible to accumulate and form the family assets and inheritance, manage it and pass it on to the descendants.
The father has to watch for the harmony and well-being of the home and that it may have access to the basic services.
He strives to have enough education to be able to have access to more work opportunities.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MOTHER
The mother cares for and educates the children. She teaches and passes on the knowledge and values of the culture, trains the children in cleanliness, orderliness, and to respect and help each other.
She is in charge of administering the economy and the running of the household, making sure that no member of the family lacks anything. She contributes to the economic welfare of the family when necessary.
The mother is vigilant to see who are the friends and companions of her children and warns them against bad choices and encourages good ones. The children get their first values and knowledge from their mother.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OLDER SON
When the older son is grown, he assumes some of the responsibilities of the father when he is absent or passes away.
He consults with the family when dealing with diverse situations or problems. He is to take care of and ensure the well-being of the mother and younger brothers and sisters and make an effort to keep the family together.
He maintains and makes the necessary repairs around the house.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OLDER SISTER
The oldest sister substitutes when the mother is absent so the younger children must respect her. She feeds and cleans the younger ones and guides them to repect their parents and to do everything well. The older sister becomes an example to follow to the younger children.
She helps to keep control of the family expenses. If the mother is still alive, the older daughter helps in an around of the house.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE YOUNGER BROTHERS AND SISTERS
The younger brothers and sisters do the minor chores around the house and run errands for the parents. They also are in charge of caring for and helping the grandparents especially when they live with the family.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE GRANDPARENTS
The grandparents keep the history and the wisdom of the family and of the community and pass it on to their children and granchildren by giving them advice. They tell them the old stories and legends of the community as they also contain wisdom and knowledge. They advise the children and guide them to maintain a harmonious family and community life. They make sure that the cultural values and norms of good behavior are fulfilled and they try to maintain alive the language, culture and traditions.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE AUNTS AND UNCLES
The aunts and uncles function as the eyes and ears of the parents in the community. They make the parents aware of any bad behaviour on the part of the nieces and nephews in the community so that the parents can correct them. If the parents fail to do so, they intervene.
They serve as advisors and counselors for the solution of family problems.
If their brothers or sisters get sick or die, they take care of the minor children and they help the family make the funeral arrangements as well as provide moral support during the period of mourning. They also help in the marriage arrangements of the nieces and nephews.
Prensa Libre, August 23, 2011, Superlamina 4/16 “Pueblos de Guatemala”
The Importance of the Fulfillment of the Family Responsibilities
THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FATHER
The father is the main source of income for the expenses of the home as well as the maintenance. He is guide and mentor to all the children and especially to the sons. He instructs and passes on the moral values and forms and disciplines the children.
The father is responsible to accumulate and form the family assets and inheritance, manage it and pass it on to the descendants.
The father has to watch for the harmony and well-being of the home and that it may have access to the basic services.
He strives to have enough education to be able to have access to more work opportunities.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MOTHER
The mother cares for and educates the children. She teaches and passes on the knowledge and values of the culture, trains the children in cleanliness, orderliness, and to respect and help each other.
She is in charge of administering the economy and the running of the household, making sure that no member of the family lacks anything. She contributes to the economic welfare of the family when necessary.
The mother is vigilant to see who are the friends and companions of her children and warns them against bad choices and encourages good ones. The children get their first values and knowledge from their mother.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OLDER SON
When the older son is grown, he assumes some of the responsibilities of the father when he is absent or passes away.
He consults with the family when dealing with diverse situations or problems. He is to take care of and ensure the well-being of the mother and younger brothers and sisters and make an effort to keep the family together.
He maintains and makes the necessary repairs around the house.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OLDER SISTER
The oldest sister substitutes when the mother is absent so the younger children must respect her. She feeds and cleans the younger ones and guides them to repect their parents and to do everything well. The older sister becomes an example to follow to the younger children.
She helps to keep control of the family expenses. If the mother is still alive, the older daughter helps in an around of the house.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE YOUNGER BROTHERS AND SISTERS
The younger brothers and sisters do the minor chores around the house and run errands for the parents. They also are in charge of caring for and helping the grandparents especially when they live with the family.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE GRANDPARENTS
The grandparents keep the history and the wisdom of the family and of the community and pass it on to their children and granchildren by giving them advice. They tell them the old stories and legends of the community as they also contain wisdom and knowledge. They advise the children and guide them to maintain a harmonious family and community life. They make sure that the cultural values and norms of good behavior are fulfilled and they try to maintain alive the language, culture and traditions.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE AUNTS AND UNCLES
The aunts and uncles function as the eyes and ears of the parents in the community. They make the parents aware of any bad behaviour on the part of the nieces and nephews in the community so that the parents can correct them. If the parents fail to do so, they intervene.
They serve as advisors and counselors for the solution of family problems.
If their brothers or sisters get sick or die, they take care of the minor children and they help the family make the funeral arrangements as well as provide moral support during the period of mourning. They also help in the marriage arrangements of the nieces and nephews.
Prensa Libre, August 23, 2011, Superlamina 4/16 “Pueblos de Guatemala”
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Why Ron Paul is My Choice for President
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What makes Ron Paul a good example and my best option for President?
1. He loves his country.
2. He is proud of his country.
3. He is a veteran of our Armed Forces.
4. He is a God fearing family man.
5. He was born in the United States of America.
6. He is not a member of the Tri-Lateral Commission.
7. He is not a follower of the One World Order forces.
8. His voting record, accountability, honesty, humbleness, transparency, testimony, virtuousness and discernment.
9. His honor and respect for our Constitution and the pursuit of life, liberty and happiness.
10. His Platform: Free market economy, favorable conditions to generate jobs, small government, no debt, personal responsibility, moral principles, strong national defense, anti empire building, true patriotism, balanced budget, low taxes.
11. His willingness to sacrifice and to stand up against the establishment for the benefit of the people, the well-being of our future generations and the survival of our nation.
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Lo que hace a Ron Paul un ejemplo a imitar y seguir y mi mejor opción para Presidente.
1. Es un patriota que ama a su país.
2. Está orgulloso de su patria.
3. Crée en Dios y es un hombre de familia.
4. Es veterano de nuestras Fuerzas Armadas.
5. Nació en los estados Unidos de America.
6. No es miembro de la Comisión Tri-Lateral.
7. No apoya a los poderes globalistas que promulgan un solo gobierno mundial.
8. Su historial, honestidad, transparencia, responsabilidad, humildad, testimonio, juicio, virtuosidad y discernimiento.
9. Su admiración y respeto a nuestra Constitución como la Suprema Ley del País, así como su lucha por la vida, la libertad y el bienestar para todos.
10. Su plataforma política de economía de libre empresa, la creación de oportunidades de trabajo, un gobierno pequeño y eficiente, No endeudamiento, autogobierno y responsabilidad personal, moralidad, defensa nacional fuerte, anti-imperialista, patriotismo, presupuesto de la nación balanceado y bajos impuestos.
11. Su valentía y sacrificio enfrentando a las fuerzas poderosas que controlan el gobierno, en beneficio de la población en general, el bienestar de nuestras futuras generaciones y la sobreviviencia de la patria.
What makes Ron Paul a good example and my best option for President?
1. He loves his country.
2. He is proud of his country.
3. He is a veteran of our Armed Forces.
4. He is a God fearing family man.
5. He was born in the United States of America.
6. He is not a member of the Tri-Lateral Commission.
7. He is not a follower of the One World Order forces.
8. His voting record, accountability, honesty, humbleness, transparency, testimony, virtuousness and discernment.
9. His honor and respect for our Constitution and the pursuit of life, liberty and happiness.
10. His Platform: Free market economy, favorable conditions to generate jobs, small government, no debt, personal responsibility, moral principles, strong national defense, anti empire building, true patriotism, balanced budget, low taxes.
11. His willingness to sacrifice and to stand up against the establishment for the benefit of the people, the well-being of our future generations and the survival of our nation.
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Lo que hace a Ron Paul un ejemplo a imitar y seguir y mi mejor opción para Presidente.
1. Es un patriota que ama a su país.
2. Está orgulloso de su patria.
3. Crée en Dios y es un hombre de familia.
4. Es veterano de nuestras Fuerzas Armadas.
5. Nació en los estados Unidos de America.
6. No es miembro de la Comisión Tri-Lateral.
7. No apoya a los poderes globalistas que promulgan un solo gobierno mundial.
8. Su historial, honestidad, transparencia, responsabilidad, humildad, testimonio, juicio, virtuosidad y discernimiento.
9. Su admiración y respeto a nuestra Constitución como la Suprema Ley del País, así como su lucha por la vida, la libertad y el bienestar para todos.
10. Su plataforma política de economía de libre empresa, la creación de oportunidades de trabajo, un gobierno pequeño y eficiente, No endeudamiento, autogobierno y responsabilidad personal, moralidad, defensa nacional fuerte, anti-imperialista, patriotismo, presupuesto de la nación balanceado y bajos impuestos.
11. Su valentía y sacrificio enfrentando a las fuerzas poderosas que controlan el gobierno, en beneficio de la población en general, el bienestar de nuestras futuras generaciones y la sobreviviencia de la patria.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
DOES THE SHOE FIT?
A recent report entitled, “Six Megathemes Emerge From Barna Group Research in 2010” (1) contained the following conclusions:
1. The Christian church is becoming less theologically literate.
2. Christians are becoming more ingrown and less outreach-oriented.
3. Growing numbers of people are less interested in spiritual principles and more desirous of learning pragmatic solutions for life.
4. Among Christians, interest in participating in community action is escalating.
5. The postmodern insistence on tolerance is winning over the Christian church.
6. The influence of Christianity on culture and individual lives is largely invisible.
If your church is wonderfully God-centered and influencing your community for Christ, you may be thinking they apply to just a small segment of American Christianity. But unfortunately, many polls on the state of Christianity yield similar results. Many conclude that American Christianity has been losing its impact on the culture for decades.
But the church has had its problems throughout history, hasn’t it? After all, isn’t the church body composed of sinners? The prophets continually called upon the people of Israel
So what is different today? A lot. I recently finished reading a book entitled “No Place for Truth” by David Wells. The author makes a cogent argument that modernization and humanist philosophy has led to the "psychologization" of man. This phenomenon is rooted in secular humanism, which finds its origins in the humanist philosophy central to the 18th century and the social impact of the 19th century industrial revolution. The man-centered, postmodern era was born. The impact on society, culture, and religion is far-reaching and profound.
Specifically, the concepts of individualism and equality, coupled with an anti-intellectual movement that began generations ago, has produced our modern-day philosophy of tolerance (both social and theological). Although written over twenty years ago, most of his analysis concerning the negative effect of postmodernism on American Christianity has an eerie accuracy about them.
In our postmodern world, all beliefs and belief systems are considered to be relative. There is no absolute truth. Faith is a matter of personal opinion and no one’s faith is more true or valuable than another’s. Individualism is the right of any person to act, or say, or be anything or anybody they want, regardless of the morality of it (assuming it is legal). A truly enlightened person tolerates opposing views and considers them of equal merit to his own. Equality has more to do with equal results than equal worth as a human being. The author also proposes that the anti-intellectual movement has found its way into the church in the form of an anti-theology mindset.
Society bases its ethics on cultural values rather than moral beliefs. Tolerance is considered a virtue. Tolerance is evident in the church because we have been influenced by worldly values and also do not want to labeled “intolerant” (the implication being a lack of love).
Added to this, the media feeds Christians a steady diet of worldliness, consuming valuable time necessary for spiritual growth, and worst of all, numbing our conscience to the immorality and aberrant behavior now widely accepted by our culture. There are now a couple of generations of Christian children whose worldview and value system has largely been molded by television — not the church. Research shows that less than 10% of students who regularly attended church growing up remain active in their faith during their college years.
Technology is not only assaulting us morally, it has given rise to an unprecedented number of “readerless” people, Christians included. Studies indicate the number of adults who regularly read a book is continually dropping (2). We would rather watch it on television than read about it in a book, newspaper or magazine.
This technological age is supposed to be making us smarter, yet attention spans of television watchers are short. Many preachers today employ multimedia sermons to keep the attention of their congregation.
Finally, and perhaps most important, many Christians view “success” in worldly terms — materialism and wealth. They seek happiness and fulfillment in careers rather than serving their God. Even though the Bible clearly shows the pursuit of worldly success is counterproductive to spiritual growth (Mt 6:24; Lk 16:13), we are no different than the world in this respect. So it is no wonder most Christians are more interested in learning pragmatic truths for living than in growth guided by spiritual principles (see #3 above).
No matter the polls, there do exist those “Captive Christians” (as Barna terms them) who do have a biblical worldview, are growing in knowledge of God, and do have the spiritual confidence to defend their faith (3). If you aren’t captivated and don’t feel separate from the world, you may be caught up in the same rat race and spinning the same hamster cage as the rest of the world. If this is the case, then STOP! There is a kind of rest in taking spiritual inventory and reprioritizing your life. There can be rest in seeking God and his will for your life, but we must start with the Word of God, not trying to find the next experience. We have to get rid of the distractions, and limiting television is a big step. We also must focus our efforts on spiritual gain rather than material gain.
Let’s be seekers of the Truth, both about God and ourselves. Let’s be willing to submit our lives to that Truth. Let’s develop a worldview consistent with who we are. Let’s be prepared and willing to defend that truth. Then we will be salt and light to a lost and dying world.
No matter what these polls indicate, the true church of Jesus Christ
It must begin with you, and with me.
O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! (Rom 11:33)
(1) Six Megathemes Emerge… http://www.barna.org/culture-articles/462-six-megathemes-emerge-from-2010
(2) Literary Reading in Dramatic Decline http://www.nea.gov/news/news04/ReadingAtRisk.html
(3) The Seven Faith Tribes: Who They Are, What They Believe, and Why They Matter by George Barna. In this book, Barna outlines seven diverse faith segments, profiling their lifestyles, religious beliefs and practices, values and life goals. The seven tribes include Casual Christians, Captive Christians, Mormons, Jews, Pantheists, Muslims and Skeptics.
Devotion by Dr. Bob Engel (guest writer)
Friday, July 22, 2011
Sunday, July 10, 2011
MISERY AND POVERTY
To a great extent misery and poverty are spiritual diseases rooted in the heart and soul of a person that manifests itself in a series of attitudes and behaviors such as indolence, laziness, ignorance, lack of education, envy, remorse, covetousness, idolatry, vices and addictions, infidelity, immorality, delinquency, corruption and others. Misery and poverty can never be cured by blaming other for the situation or with money or donations that are not earned. To overcome poverty and misery, a person must repent of his evil ways and pluck it out of his heart, soul and mind and make a definite decision to change.
To be able to leave behind spiritual poverty, a person needs to take a long hard look at himself, a self-examination of what has caused the situation and understand that as long as one continues to act the same way or keep on doing the same things, it is impossible to expect a different outcome. One must look in the mirror and see the specific nature of the problem, confess it to God and, if possible, tell it to a trusted friend or relative that can become like a monitor of the situation and the changes and progress that are being experienced in overcoming the problem.
The Catholic Church and the Protestant Churches in general must stop promoting liberation theology, socialism and class warfare which only perpetuates obscurantism, poverty, slavery and hate among people who instead need the Living Water of Jesus Christ to liberate them so they can have life, liberty and pursue happiness.
To be able to leave behind spiritual poverty, a person needs to take a long hard look at himself, a self-examination of what has caused the situation and understand that as long as one continues to act the same way or keep on doing the same things, it is impossible to expect a different outcome. One must look in the mirror and see the specific nature of the problem, confess it to God and, if possible, tell it to a trusted friend or relative that can become like a monitor of the situation and the changes and progress that are being experienced in overcoming the problem.
The Catholic Church and the Protestant Churches in general must stop promoting liberation theology, socialism and class warfare which only perpetuates obscurantism, poverty, slavery and hate among people who instead need the Living Water of Jesus Christ to liberate them so they can have life, liberty and pursue happiness.
LA POBREZA
La pobreza o miseria en alto grado es una enfermedad del espíritu, enraizada en el corazón, el alma y la mente que se manifiesta en una serie de actitudes y comportamientos tales como: indolencia, pereza, ignorancia, falta de educación, rencór, ira, envidia, idolatría, vicios, adicciones, infidelidad, inmoralidad, delincuencia, corrupción y otros. La pobreza nunca puede curarse culpando a otros o recibiendo dinero o donaciones que no se han devengado.
Para curarla, los que la padecen necesitan arrepentirse y decidirse a cambiar, arrancándola de sus entrañas, de su corazón y de su alma. Para poder dejar atrás la pobreza, la gente debe inicialmente hacerse un concienzudo auto examen de las causas de su situación y aceptar el hecho de que si continúan viviendo en la misma forma, nunca tendrán resultados diferentes.
Deben verse en un espejo y confesar asi mismo la naturaleza de su problema. Confesarse ante Dios y si posible con algún amigo ó pariente de confianza, para que les ayude a monitorear su situación, su decisión de cambiarla y los cambios y progreso que principiarán a experimentar.
Las iglesias Católica y Evangélica deben abandonar la promoción de la mal llamada "teología de la liberación," el socialismo y la lucha de clases con lo cual únicamente han perpetuado el oscurantismo, la pobreza, el odio, rencór y la esclavitud de la gente. En verdad lo que necesitan es brindarles el agua viva de Jesucristo que les permita mejorar su situación, libertad, bienestar y felicidad.
Para curarla, los que la padecen necesitan arrepentirse y decidirse a cambiar, arrancándola de sus entrañas, de su corazón y de su alma. Para poder dejar atrás la pobreza, la gente debe inicialmente hacerse un concienzudo auto examen de las causas de su situación y aceptar el hecho de que si continúan viviendo en la misma forma, nunca tendrán resultados diferentes.
Deben verse en un espejo y confesar asi mismo la naturaleza de su problema. Confesarse ante Dios y si posible con algún amigo ó pariente de confianza, para que les ayude a monitorear su situación, su decisión de cambiarla y los cambios y progreso que principiarán a experimentar.
Las iglesias Católica y Evangélica deben abandonar la promoción de la mal llamada "teología de la liberación," el socialismo y la lucha de clases con lo cual únicamente han perpetuado el oscurantismo, la pobreza, el odio, rencór y la esclavitud de la gente. En verdad lo que necesitan es brindarles el agua viva de Jesucristo que les permita mejorar su situación, libertad, bienestar y felicidad.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Christian Economics
The United States of America has been the "Land of Opportunity." People have come from all over the world to reach for and realize the so-called "American Dream" which is the product of Christianity, liberty, free-market capitalism and a puritan work ethic.
In 1948 the socialist World Council of Churches abandoned free-market capitalism, adopted and promoted one world government and socialism also known as communism also misquoting the Bible (Acts 5:1).
In socialism or communism the State controls or owns all property and keeps it all for itself. It declares that all private property is theft and should be confiscated one way or another, stealing it from its rightful owners and promote slavery and misery. They want the people to look to the State for all their needs, thus violating the First Commandment: Thou shalt have no other gods before Me.
In the book of Exodus chapter 20 as well as Deuteronomy chapter 5, the 8th Commandment says "Thou shalt not steal" and the 10th Commandment states "Thou shalt not covet." The Bible also say "If any (able-bodied person) will not work, neither shall he eat." (2 Thess. 3:10)
It is the individual who is voluntarily charitable and to be able to be charitable he has to have possessions and property. In socialism or communism, charity is not voluntary and it deters excelling and induces people to get out of working and achieving. Charity is to be selective and voluntary and is not based on so-called "fairness" because the charitable person decides what to do with his own money.
An important warning to new legal immigrants: even though we will want to retain our cultures which is perfectly legitimate and enriches our new nation, we should avoid attempts to change the things that made our new nation great and replace them with an ideology and behaviors that mimics the country or society we left behind with all its misery and lack of opportunities because otherwise it may have been better for us to stay where we came from and try to change our unbearable situation that forced us to abandon our homeland.
Christian withdrawal brings decay, collapse and death to society.
Ref: Book of Acts
In 1948 the socialist World Council of Churches abandoned free-market capitalism, adopted and promoted one world government and socialism also known as communism also misquoting the Bible (Acts 5:1).
In socialism or communism the State controls or owns all property and keeps it all for itself. It declares that all private property is theft and should be confiscated one way or another, stealing it from its rightful owners and promote slavery and misery. They want the people to look to the State for all their needs, thus violating the First Commandment: Thou shalt have no other gods before Me.
In the book of Exodus chapter 20 as well as Deuteronomy chapter 5, the 8th Commandment says "Thou shalt not steal" and the 10th Commandment states "Thou shalt not covet." The Bible also say "If any (able-bodied person) will not work, neither shall he eat." (2 Thess. 3:10)
It is the individual who is voluntarily charitable and to be able to be charitable he has to have possessions and property. In socialism or communism, charity is not voluntary and it deters excelling and induces people to get out of working and achieving. Charity is to be selective and voluntary and is not based on so-called "fairness" because the charitable person decides what to do with his own money.
An important warning to new legal immigrants: even though we will want to retain our cultures which is perfectly legitimate and enriches our new nation, we should avoid attempts to change the things that made our new nation great and replace them with an ideology and behaviors that mimics the country or society we left behind with all its misery and lack of opportunities because otherwise it may have been better for us to stay where we came from and try to change our unbearable situation that forced us to abandon our homeland.
Christian withdrawal brings decay, collapse and death to society.
Ref: Book of Acts
Economía Cristiana
Los Estados Unidos de America, ha sido la "Tierra de Oportunidad." Gran número de gente de todo el mundo ha venido aquí huyendo de su triste y desesperada situación, a hacer realidad el llamado "Sueño Americano" el cual no es mas que el resultado de los cimientos cristianos, la libertad y el capitalismo de la libre empresa de esta gran nación.
En 1998 la organización socialista llamada Concilio Mundial de Iglesias abandonó el principio de libre empresa, adoptando y promoviendo el socialismo o comunismo y malinterpretando las Sagradas Escrituras.
En el comunismo o socialismo el estado controla, se apodera y acapara toda la propiedad privada, proclamando que toda propiedad prívada es un robo, por lo que debe ser confiscada de una forma u otra, despojando y robándosela a sus legítimos dueños.
Al léer los Diez Mandamientos en el libro de Exodo, en el VIII Mandamiento, El Señor dice: No robarás. Y el el X Mandamiento Dios nos dice: No codiciarás. También encontramos en la Biblia: Aquél que no trabaja, no come.
Es el individuo y no el gobierno quién de su propia voluntad es caritativo y misericordioso y para poder serlo, el tiene que poseér bienes y propiedades. El gobierno que no produce nada, unicamente puede ser caritativo despojando a los que poséen bienes y dárselos a los afines a su ideología y partido y no necesariamente a los necesitados.
El comunismo o socialismo no es voluntario y unicamente provoca miseria y esclavitud, pues entre otros males, evita y anula la excelencia, el éxito y el deséo de progresar y sobresalir.
La caridad es selectiva y voluntaria y no está basada en inparcialidad, porque siendo su dinero y su propiedad es el individuo quién decide a quién dársela.
Una observación importante a todos los nuevos inmigrantes legales es que si vienen a lograr y forjar su "Sueño Americano," aunque es encomiable que quieran conservar su cultura, no deben intentar o contribuir a cambiar a este gran país, intentando convertirlo en el país de donde vienen, con toda su miseria, falta de oportunidades y desesperante situación, pues de lo contrario, mejor les hubiera sido quedarse donde estaban y luchar por cambiar su situación.
Referencias: El Libro de Hechos.
En 1998 la organización socialista llamada Concilio Mundial de Iglesias abandonó el principio de libre empresa, adoptando y promoviendo el socialismo o comunismo y malinterpretando las Sagradas Escrituras.
En el comunismo o socialismo el estado controla, se apodera y acapara toda la propiedad privada, proclamando que toda propiedad prívada es un robo, por lo que debe ser confiscada de una forma u otra, despojando y robándosela a sus legítimos dueños.
Al léer los Diez Mandamientos en el libro de Exodo, en el VIII Mandamiento, El Señor dice: No robarás. Y el el X Mandamiento Dios nos dice: No codiciarás. También encontramos en la Biblia: Aquél que no trabaja, no come.
Es el individuo y no el gobierno quién de su propia voluntad es caritativo y misericordioso y para poder serlo, el tiene que poseér bienes y propiedades. El gobierno que no produce nada, unicamente puede ser caritativo despojando a los que poséen bienes y dárselos a los afines a su ideología y partido y no necesariamente a los necesitados.
El comunismo o socialismo no es voluntario y unicamente provoca miseria y esclavitud, pues entre otros males, evita y anula la excelencia, el éxito y el deséo de progresar y sobresalir.
La caridad es selectiva y voluntaria y no está basada en inparcialidad, porque siendo su dinero y su propiedad es el individuo quién decide a quién dársela.
Una observación importante a todos los nuevos inmigrantes legales es que si vienen a lograr y forjar su "Sueño Americano," aunque es encomiable que quieran conservar su cultura, no deben intentar o contribuir a cambiar a este gran país, intentando convertirlo en el país de donde vienen, con toda su miseria, falta de oportunidades y desesperante situación, pues de lo contrario, mejor les hubiera sido quedarse donde estaban y luchar por cambiar su situación.
Referencias: El Libro de Hechos.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Antojo por Guacamol Chapín.
Aguacate, Limoncito, Sal marina y Orégano al gusto, tortillas calientitas hechas a mano y una Gallo bién fría. Salud.
Monday, April 18, 2011
The Message of The Cross.
Because of our human nature and the result of sin, our righteousness is not as good and more dangerous than we think. We tend to compare our righteousness with someone we think is worse than ourselves, but that should not be our standard. The measure of our life should always be Jesus Christ.-Isaiah 64:6. In spite of who we are, Jesus Christ loves us more than we can imagine. Philippians 2:3-13; I Corinthians 2:1-7. Extracts from Rev. Robert Simmons sermon, CPC, Goodyear AZ.
El Mensaje de la Cruz
Debido a nuestra naturaleza pecaminosa como seres humanos, nuestra rectitud y virtud, no es tan buena y es mas peligrosa de lo que nos imaginamos. Siempre tenemos la tendencia de comparar nuestra conducta con la de alguien peor que nosotros, pero eso es un error ya que la única medida de comparación de nuestra vida debe ser JESUCRISTO.-Isaías 64:6. A pesar de nuestra condición, Jesucristo siempre nos ama mas de lo que podemos imaginarnos. Filipenses 2:3-13; 1a Corintios 2:1-7.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Notes and remarks.
* Turn away from God and you become prisoner of your own sins or those of a tyrant. Sin should have no dominion over you. Only Jesus Christ can deliver you from sin and make you free.
* Human rights, appeasement, tolerance, diversity, civility and others are often evil strategies by the humanist or ungodly that are used to their advantage when they are cornered or on the run, until they gain or regain power and domination.
*Without God, all human activities are equal, whether they are good deeds or evil.
* God does not need America. America needs God
* A democracy without virtue turns into chaos. The key element is VIRTUE.
* Without virtue democracy is madness without restraint.
* It is time for Christians to get mad and say enough is enough.
Dr. James D. Kennedy. Coral Ridge Ministries.
* Human rights, appeasement, tolerance, diversity, civility and others are often evil strategies by the humanist or ungodly that are used to their advantage when they are cornered or on the run, until they gain or regain power and domination.
*Without God, all human activities are equal, whether they are good deeds or evil.
* God does not need America. America needs God
* A democracy without virtue turns into chaos. The key element is VIRTUE.
* Without virtue democracy is madness without restraint.
* It is time for Christians to get mad and say enough is enough.
Dr. James D. Kennedy. Coral Ridge Ministries.
Pensamientos y comentarios
Terrorismo, democracia, derechos humanos, ecuménico, tolerancia, diversidad, etc. pueden ser términos estratégicos usados por los atéos o inconversos, cuando están en desventaja o se sienten acorralados, para poder ganar tiempo y terreno hasta que logran ganar fuerza y entonces eliminan todos esos principios aparentemente justos y controlan y esclavizan al hombre.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Rest for Your Soul
Dr. Wendell Cantrell has kindly allowed me to publish an article he wrote for CVM Outreach Herald, February 2011.
Thus says the LORD, "Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, Where the good way is, and walk in it; And you will find rest for your souls. But they said, `We will not walk in it.' (Jeremiah 6:16)Balance with technologyIn the 21st century this will be one of the hardest issues we wrestle with. In the last ten years I have become much more of a history buff. The following snippet caught my attention as it relates to our brave new world.In the 18th century, the shipping industry was taking travelers to an exciting new world. Lord Admiral Nelson commented, “Beyond Gibraltar every man is a bachelor.” Sailors were leaving the known world where morality and accountability were tied to visibility with friends and family being seen every day and lifetime travel no further away than the next village. Heading past Gibraltar there was no visibility, unhindered freedom, and little personal accountability. John Newton, the famous hymn writer experienced this world on a slave ship and would later write, “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me.”We are going to explore how we can be a wizard or a restless wretch with the same technology, based on personal choice. Let’s examine some statistics from our new frontier (Kaiser Family Foundation): • The average user spends 7.5 hours per day outside work with new media (I-pod, TV, laptop, cell phone).• Facebook users now number 500 million (not bad for a 19 year old Harvard sophomore developing the idea on a white board in his dorm room). It would be the third largest country in the world, were it real. Users make 60 million updates daily, with the average user spending one hour networking. • Texting among 18-24 year olds has more than doubled in the past 2 years from 600 per month to 1400 per month. There is growing tension between parents and teens over texting vs. talking. To many teens, a call seems rude and intrusive.So is social media the good way? Our theme verse for 2010 speaks of asking where the good way is. Certainly, it can be a good way, but let us examine briefly four ways that our hypersocialized culture** is affecting time- tested disciplines necessary for our relationships, our walk with the Lord, and our rest.• Reading. When was the last time you read a book cover-to-cover? When we are on the internet, we enter an environment that promotes cursory reading, distracted thinking, and superficial learning. The web is chipping away at our concentration and contemplation. We are now finding it harder to stay focused through long stretches of prose. • Silence. The soul needs silence. In silence we hear ourselves and we hear God. My soul waits in silence for God only… (Ps 62:1, 5). If you are not, please consider unplugging for your daily quiet time.• Accountability. In simpler times, morality and accountability were tied to visibility. In the 21st century it is far too easy to be invisible. We need personal as well as family accountability rules. Spouses and parents should have access to any online account. Would you be surprised if I told you that one third of the couples seeking help from our reconciliation ministry have issues with one of the spouses reconnecting on Facebook or other social networking site with an old friend? • Focus, concentration, and meditation. I will meditate on all Your work And muse on Your deeds. (Ps 77:12, 119:15). The average computer user changes screens 37 times per hour. Is the myth of multitasking robbing us of the time to set our mind on heavenly things?Please don’t jump to the conclusion that the author is a nostalgist focused purely on the good old days. There are certainly opportunities with our new technology and we can discuss those another time.
What are a few helps in balancing the digital life with real faces and feet?
1. Turn it off (at least for periods of time). Radio, TV, Computer, Cell phone, I Pod. We need to seriously redefine what is urgent and what can wait. 2. Screen the news. Certainly keep abreast of hard news, but Pop Culture?? Do we really need daily updates on the lives and ordeals of fallen celebrities?3. Get away for a silent retreat. It might be for a weekend, a day, or a half day. Take just your Bible and journal and listen to God alone.
Congratulations on finishing this article. The world is trying its very best to conform us into the secular pattern of media addiction and constant distraction. As we say no to this pressure, the world will take note and we’ll find rest for our souls.
RECIPES FOR REST:1. Eat dinner as a family at least three nights a week.2. Give each family member a hug for 21 days in a row (long enough to form a habit).3. Spend an evening going through old photos of special family events.4. Praise a family member in front of someone else.Next month we will look at the essential of managing our expectations.*Ideas for this series based on “Little House on the Freeway” by Tim Kimmel ** Christianity and our hypersocialized generation www.albertmohler.com
Thus says the LORD, "Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, Where the good way is, and walk in it; And you will find rest for your souls. But they said, `We will not walk in it.' (Jeremiah 6:16)Balance with technologyIn the 21st century this will be one of the hardest issues we wrestle with. In the last ten years I have become much more of a history buff. The following snippet caught my attention as it relates to our brave new world.In the 18th century, the shipping industry was taking travelers to an exciting new world. Lord Admiral Nelson commented, “Beyond Gibraltar every man is a bachelor.” Sailors were leaving the known world where morality and accountability were tied to visibility with friends and family being seen every day and lifetime travel no further away than the next village. Heading past Gibraltar there was no visibility, unhindered freedom, and little personal accountability. John Newton, the famous hymn writer experienced this world on a slave ship and would later write, “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me.”We are going to explore how we can be a wizard or a restless wretch with the same technology, based on personal choice. Let’s examine some statistics from our new frontier (Kaiser Family Foundation): • The average user spends 7.5 hours per day outside work with new media (I-pod, TV, laptop, cell phone).• Facebook users now number 500 million (not bad for a 19 year old Harvard sophomore developing the idea on a white board in his dorm room). It would be the third largest country in the world, were it real. Users make 60 million updates daily, with the average user spending one hour networking. • Texting among 18-24 year olds has more than doubled in the past 2 years from 600 per month to 1400 per month. There is growing tension between parents and teens over texting vs. talking. To many teens, a call seems rude and intrusive.So is social media the good way? Our theme verse for 2010 speaks of asking where the good way is. Certainly, it can be a good way, but let us examine briefly four ways that our hypersocialized culture** is affecting time- tested disciplines necessary for our relationships, our walk with the Lord, and our rest.• Reading. When was the last time you read a book cover-to-cover? When we are on the internet, we enter an environment that promotes cursory reading, distracted thinking, and superficial learning. The web is chipping away at our concentration and contemplation. We are now finding it harder to stay focused through long stretches of prose. • Silence. The soul needs silence. In silence we hear ourselves and we hear God. My soul waits in silence for God only… (Ps 62:1, 5). If you are not, please consider unplugging for your daily quiet time.• Accountability. In simpler times, morality and accountability were tied to visibility. In the 21st century it is far too easy to be invisible. We need personal as well as family accountability rules. Spouses and parents should have access to any online account. Would you be surprised if I told you that one third of the couples seeking help from our reconciliation ministry have issues with one of the spouses reconnecting on Facebook or other social networking site with an old friend? • Focus, concentration, and meditation. I will meditate on all Your work And muse on Your deeds. (Ps 77:12, 119:15). The average computer user changes screens 37 times per hour. Is the myth of multitasking robbing us of the time to set our mind on heavenly things?Please don’t jump to the conclusion that the author is a nostalgist focused purely on the good old days. There are certainly opportunities with our new technology and we can discuss those another time.
What are a few helps in balancing the digital life with real faces and feet?
1. Turn it off (at least for periods of time). Radio, TV, Computer, Cell phone, I Pod. We need to seriously redefine what is urgent and what can wait. 2. Screen the news. Certainly keep abreast of hard news, but Pop Culture?? Do we really need daily updates on the lives and ordeals of fallen celebrities?3. Get away for a silent retreat. It might be for a weekend, a day, or a half day. Take just your Bible and journal and listen to God alone.
Congratulations on finishing this article. The world is trying its very best to conform us into the secular pattern of media addiction and constant distraction. As we say no to this pressure, the world will take note and we’ll find rest for our souls.
RECIPES FOR REST:1. Eat dinner as a family at least three nights a week.2. Give each family member a hug for 21 days in a row (long enough to form a habit).3. Spend an evening going through old photos of special family events.4. Praise a family member in front of someone else.Next month we will look at the essential of managing our expectations.*Ideas for this series based on “Little House on the Freeway” by Tim Kimmel ** Christianity and our hypersocialized generation www.albertmohler.com
Saturday, January 29, 2011
OF KINGS AND KINGDOMS
1 Judges 21:24 – In those days Israel had no king…
Psalms 24:7-10 – Who is the King of Glory? The Lord God Almighty
Zachariah 9:9 – Rejoice, your King comes!
John 19:33 – Are you a King?
John 19:14-15 – Behold your King. We have no King!
Isaiah 2:2-4 – The Mountain of the Lord
As we look back through the history of Israel we are reminded in the Book of Judges of the evil and chaos that comes with no king. When every man does what he sees fit, when there is no authority or rule, the result is always the same: always chaos!
Kingdoms need kings. This is true for all ages and for all kingdoms, not just for political ones. The family is a kingdom, and a very important one, since it’s the foundation upon which all political kingdoms are built. Without families there are no nations.
When Christ came, He established His kingdom, and we call Him the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, because that is precisely what He is. There is no kingdom or king that is not subject to Him. He is master of all His creation, which is everything in the universe. He is also the King of Peace. As it says in Isaiah 2: when His mountain is established, there will be peace. There is no war within the walls of His Kingdom. There is no torment, or destruction, or evil in His Kingdom.
Nations that kneel to the Kingship of Christ prosper in peace; while those that do not are suffer through every sort of calamity including war.
This is the reason that Israel has never had peace, and will never have peace, because they have rejected the King. And the US and Europe, as they drift away from Christ, will also drift into all sorts of torments. Why? Because of rebellion against the King of Peace.
And, just as this is true with a nation, a home without a king will end in chaos and evil. Only a home where Christ is King will see and feel peace. The simplest way to tell if Christ is the King of a house is to see if there is peace among the members of this household. God doesn’t promise money, or health, but he promises peace and such that transcends understanding.
But the idea of kingship is foreign and opposed to us nowadays. As Americans we love democracy and individualism, and hate the idea of a king. We have never as a nation had, or will ever have one. Our first war was against the rule of a king. We are our own kings, controlling even those who rule over us (or so we think). When asked, we will quickly acknowledge that Christ is King, but we somehow see Him a far off king. He’s over there, somewhere in heaven, as we point to the sky. We don’t like the notion that He is actually ruler over us, or that we must subject all to Him.
As men we call ourselves the kings of our castle, but the fact is that we are not. We are stewards, caring for and watching over for the rightful King. We didn’t earn our home, or our wife, or our kids, gifts, talents, or money. The King of our home entrusted it to us to care for and manage wisely until He returns and calls us to give an account.
As we realize this, the first thing we must do is look at where we are sitting. Quite possibly we are sitting in the King’s seat, thinking it was meant for us.
I address this to the men because, although it falls on everyone to bend their knee to our King and Savior, the role of steward falls on the men of the house, as men represent Christ while our brides represent the Church and our children are the Faithful. Christ is King over the Church, and so we are the stewards of the King over our family.
Our children's greatest confessions to us are for being disobedient, and our most frequent discipline toward them has to do with obedience. We would do well to subject ourselves in the same way to our Father, our King.
To illustrate: my son doesn’t choose his punishment. He chooses his actions, and I choose the punishment. Sometimes he gets mad at me because he feels the punishment is unfair. He wants a different punishment, but he doesn’t understand the severity of what he does or the long term consequences of his behavior, which accounts for a large part of the reasoning behind the punishment we choose for him.
Likewise we sometimes feel that the struggles in life are the result of some unfair treatment by God, or worse, that they are out of his control and he either doesn’t know what’s going on, or can’t do anything about it.
If this were true, God wouldn’t be God, much less a King. In our frustrations we turn the Lord God Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth, into the equivalent of those foolish and impotent Greek or Roman gods. But He is not a stone god who cannot see what is happening, or do anything about it. He is All Knowing, so we know He is aware of what’s going on, All Loving, which means He wants nothing but the best for us, and All Powerful, which means He has the means to provide us with what we need. This is a true King. This is the King of Glory, the Lord God Almighty.
It is us who think ourselves capable to pass judgment on the circumstances God places us in. We seem to think we can discern when something is fair or not, or even when something is bad or not. We call suffering bad, although the Bible is clear that suffering produces wisdom, and we all want wisdom. We call poverty bad, although Christ clearly stated that those who are poor even down to their spirit are blessed. We think the fence that we encounter is unfair because it keeps us caged in, but fail to see all the evil that same fence is keeping out.
It is good for God to be King. It is good to have an Almighty King, Even better to have one who places mercy above justice, and love over sins. Behold your King.
Our communion is a remembrance not of a good man, or a prophet, or a sage or a saint. We take the bread and the wine to remember our King. As we do so, we must be true. This is why it is so good to bend our knee as we take it. It represents the blood of our King, the ransom paid for our freedom, and the body of our Lord, the food that sustains us.
Is he King? Yes, he is King. The true question is: are we subjects or rebels.
Philippians 4:7 is a great reflection of what His kingship will look like and produce in our life: A peace that transcends all worldly understanding.
Submitted by Marco A. Andrino
Psalms 24:7-10 – Who is the King of Glory? The Lord God Almighty
Zachariah 9:9 – Rejoice, your King comes!
John 19:33 – Are you a King?
John 19:14-15 – Behold your King. We have no King!
Isaiah 2:2-4 – The Mountain of the Lord
As we look back through the history of Israel we are reminded in the Book of Judges of the evil and chaos that comes with no king. When every man does what he sees fit, when there is no authority or rule, the result is always the same: always chaos!
Kingdoms need kings. This is true for all ages and for all kingdoms, not just for political ones. The family is a kingdom, and a very important one, since it’s the foundation upon which all political kingdoms are built. Without families there are no nations.
When Christ came, He established His kingdom, and we call Him the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, because that is precisely what He is. There is no kingdom or king that is not subject to Him. He is master of all His creation, which is everything in the universe. He is also the King of Peace. As it says in Isaiah 2: when His mountain is established, there will be peace. There is no war within the walls of His Kingdom. There is no torment, or destruction, or evil in His Kingdom.
Nations that kneel to the Kingship of Christ prosper in peace; while those that do not are suffer through every sort of calamity including war.
This is the reason that Israel has never had peace, and will never have peace, because they have rejected the King. And the US and Europe, as they drift away from Christ, will also drift into all sorts of torments. Why? Because of rebellion against the King of Peace.
And, just as this is true with a nation, a home without a king will end in chaos and evil. Only a home where Christ is King will see and feel peace. The simplest way to tell if Christ is the King of a house is to see if there is peace among the members of this household. God doesn’t promise money, or health, but he promises peace and such that transcends understanding.
But the idea of kingship is foreign and opposed to us nowadays. As Americans we love democracy and individualism, and hate the idea of a king. We have never as a nation had, or will ever have one. Our first war was against the rule of a king. We are our own kings, controlling even those who rule over us (or so we think). When asked, we will quickly acknowledge that Christ is King, but we somehow see Him a far off king. He’s over there, somewhere in heaven, as we point to the sky. We don’t like the notion that He is actually ruler over us, or that we must subject all to Him.
As men we call ourselves the kings of our castle, but the fact is that we are not. We are stewards, caring for and watching over for the rightful King. We didn’t earn our home, or our wife, or our kids, gifts, talents, or money. The King of our home entrusted it to us to care for and manage wisely until He returns and calls us to give an account.
As we realize this, the first thing we must do is look at where we are sitting. Quite possibly we are sitting in the King’s seat, thinking it was meant for us.
I address this to the men because, although it falls on everyone to bend their knee to our King and Savior, the role of steward falls on the men of the house, as men represent Christ while our brides represent the Church and our children are the Faithful. Christ is King over the Church, and so we are the stewards of the King over our family.
Our children's greatest confessions to us are for being disobedient, and our most frequent discipline toward them has to do with obedience. We would do well to subject ourselves in the same way to our Father, our King.
To illustrate: my son doesn’t choose his punishment. He chooses his actions, and I choose the punishment. Sometimes he gets mad at me because he feels the punishment is unfair. He wants a different punishment, but he doesn’t understand the severity of what he does or the long term consequences of his behavior, which accounts for a large part of the reasoning behind the punishment we choose for him.
Likewise we sometimes feel that the struggles in life are the result of some unfair treatment by God, or worse, that they are out of his control and he either doesn’t know what’s going on, or can’t do anything about it.
If this were true, God wouldn’t be God, much less a King. In our frustrations we turn the Lord God Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth, into the equivalent of those foolish and impotent Greek or Roman gods. But He is not a stone god who cannot see what is happening, or do anything about it. He is All Knowing, so we know He is aware of what’s going on, All Loving, which means He wants nothing but the best for us, and All Powerful, which means He has the means to provide us with what we need. This is a true King. This is the King of Glory, the Lord God Almighty.
It is us who think ourselves capable to pass judgment on the circumstances God places us in. We seem to think we can discern when something is fair or not, or even when something is bad or not. We call suffering bad, although the Bible is clear that suffering produces wisdom, and we all want wisdom. We call poverty bad, although Christ clearly stated that those who are poor even down to their spirit are blessed. We think the fence that we encounter is unfair because it keeps us caged in, but fail to see all the evil that same fence is keeping out.
It is good for God to be King. It is good to have an Almighty King, Even better to have one who places mercy above justice, and love over sins. Behold your King.
Our communion is a remembrance not of a good man, or a prophet, or a sage or a saint. We take the bread and the wine to remember our King. As we do so, we must be true. This is why it is so good to bend our knee as we take it. It represents the blood of our King, the ransom paid for our freedom, and the body of our Lord, the food that sustains us.
Is he King? Yes, he is King. The true question is: are we subjects or rebels.
Philippians 4:7 is a great reflection of what His kingship will look like and produce in our life: A peace that transcends all worldly understanding.
Submitted by Marco A. Andrino
Sunday, January 23, 2011
LIVING WITH THE ENEMY
The most important function of the church is to train and equip the saints with the armour of God, Christians, who as His stewards exercise dominion of His creation and disciple the nations.
All spaces or spheres of government that we neglect are rapidly usurped by Satan and his hosts. Our deplorable attitude has allowed previously christian societies to become immersed in moral, spiritual and material misery.
How can this situation be changed? By changing our attitude and exercising dominion of ourselves, our families, our churches, our civil governments and by rebuking sin. It is our obligation to proclaim the truth where sin prevails. We must infiltrate the enemy's forces and change the perspective of unbelievers. We can no longer live and act like chameleons, mimicking and accepting evil or sin, afraid of being discovered as Christians. It is God's decision to have the Church as well as each one of us where we are, even if it is in front of Satan's Throne. Where sin reigns is where God is most needed.
We must remember that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth and the Life. He is our ticket to salvation and Paradise.
All spaces or spheres of government that we neglect are rapidly usurped by Satan and his hosts. Our deplorable attitude has allowed previously christian societies to become immersed in moral, spiritual and material misery.
How can this situation be changed? By changing our attitude and exercising dominion of ourselves, our families, our churches, our civil governments and by rebuking sin. It is our obligation to proclaim the truth where sin prevails. We must infiltrate the enemy's forces and change the perspective of unbelievers. We can no longer live and act like chameleons, mimicking and accepting evil or sin, afraid of being discovered as Christians. It is God's decision to have the Church as well as each one of us where we are, even if it is in front of Satan's Throne. Where sin reigns is where God is most needed.
We must remember that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth and the Life. He is our ticket to salvation and Paradise.
CONVIVIENDO CON EL ENEMIGO
La función mas importante de la iglesia es indoctrinar, preparar y equipar a sus santos, es decir a los cristianos, con todo el armamento de Dios y estos, como sus mayordomos, ejercer dominio de su creación y dicipular a las naciones.
Todo espacio o esfera de gobierno que negligentemente desatendemos es rapidamente usurpado por las huestes de Satanás. Nuestra deplorable actitud ha permitido que sociedades anteriormente cristianas ahora viven inmersas en pecado y miseria moral, espiritual y material.
¿Como podermos cambiar esa situación? Cambiando de actitud y prepararnos para ejercer dominio de nosotros mismos, nuestras familias, nuestras iglesias y nuestro gobierno civil, sin contemporizar con el pecado. Nuestra obligación es proclamar la verdad donde abunda el pecado. Cada uno debe infiltrar su contorno y con inteligencia y discernimiento cambiar la perspectiva de los que no conocen a Dios. Ya no podemos continuar actuando como camaleones, imitando, aceptando y contemporizando con el enemigo por temor a que descubren que somos cristianos. Por decisión de Dios la iglesia y cada uno de nosotros estamos donde El quiere que estemos aunque sea frente al Trono de Satanás. Donde abunda el pecado es donde más se necesita a Dios. Recordemos que Jesucristo es El Camino, La Verdad y La Vida. El es el boleto para nuestra salvación y el paraíso.
Todo espacio o esfera de gobierno que negligentemente desatendemos es rapidamente usurpado por las huestes de Satanás. Nuestra deplorable actitud ha permitido que sociedades anteriormente cristianas ahora viven inmersas en pecado y miseria moral, espiritual y material.
¿Como podermos cambiar esa situación? Cambiando de actitud y prepararnos para ejercer dominio de nosotros mismos, nuestras familias, nuestras iglesias y nuestro gobierno civil, sin contemporizar con el pecado. Nuestra obligación es proclamar la verdad donde abunda el pecado. Cada uno debe infiltrar su contorno y con inteligencia y discernimiento cambiar la perspectiva de los que no conocen a Dios. Ya no podemos continuar actuando como camaleones, imitando, aceptando y contemporizando con el enemigo por temor a que descubren que somos cristianos. Por decisión de Dios la iglesia y cada uno de nosotros estamos donde El quiere que estemos aunque sea frente al Trono de Satanás. Donde abunda el pecado es donde más se necesita a Dios. Recordemos que Jesucristo es El Camino, La Verdad y La Vida. El es el boleto para nuestra salvación y el paraíso.
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