Another Reason all Must Come out of Babylon

The debate over the government interfering in the “church” hit a new high recently when the lesbian mayor of Houston demanded that 5 “churches” turn over materials, including sermons that might implicate them to be in violation of a new city ordinance. The city had unbelievably passed a law that allows gender confused individuals to choose to use either the men or women's public bathrooms.

http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/houston.asp

This seems like a no-brainer right? The “church” is undoubtedly correct to assail this new law, right? Wrong. Most “churches” have signed a 501c3 non-profit corporate agreement with the government. Which basically exempts them from having to pay taxes in exchange for not speaking out against the government, potentially influencing their congregation's voting preferences. Therefore, the individual “church” can and have been prosecuted by the government for breaking their agreement. Read this link to better understand what a 501c3 agreement is and why it is not Biblical:

http://www.creationliberty.com/articles/501c3.php

During the Bush Jr administration anti-war “churches” were persecuted and prosecuted:

http://www.salon.com/2013/05/14/when_the_irs_targeted_liberals/

One example. There were others, but the point is that the law (501c3) was designed to prevent “churches” from speaking out against government actions, as Lyndon Johnson, the prime instigator of the law, then Senate Majority leader, said it would:

http://goodnewsaboutgod.com/studies/spiritual/the_organized_church/501c3.htm

The bottom line here is that the “church” needs to evaluate their actions, recognize the true nature of the law, and that its participation in it is blasphemy, and get out of it immediately. This is not an altruistic example of the government's benevolence to religious institutions, this is a legal agreement designed to silence moral opposition to the evil actions of the government, such as the endless illegal wars and even laws forbidding feeding the homeless. Read the links, they make it clear that a “church” that has entered into this type of agreement is outside the will of God, and that they are no longer a part of the body of Jesus Christ, but a state created entity, a corporation just like Walmart or McDonalds. In Biblical terms, they have conformed to the world and they have clearly begun to act like their sister corporations. Where as the true body of Christ should be measured by the proper spiritual growth of sinners to overcomers, the modern day “church” is measured by attendance and building growth statistics.

Pray on this fervently you who attend 501c3 “churches.” If you don't know ask your religious leaders, and if they say yes or don't know, pass along this article to them. In conforming to the world the “church” has become part of end time Babylon, the false prophet, to be exact. The spiritual wing of Babylon spoken of in the Book of Revelation. In closing, heed this warning from our Lord very carefully:

Rev 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come

out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and 

that ye receive not of her plagues.

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Peace in the Valley

Heavy burdens and troubles can affect us all at some point in our lives. We’ll need help from our Lord to get through, and the Lord knows this. He has given us His precious Word to cling to, comforting promises to hold onto. Like a light at the end of the tunnel we are drawn to Him, He's our lifeline, trusting in Him will see us through the worst of storms. No matter our situation, how deep the valley, we can and will have peace in that valley, if we trust in His Word for us.

Php 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Php 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Whatever the situation, He will make a way, sickness, money problems, relationships, no matter, put your life under His control, trust and obey. It might not always end up the way you wanted it to, but remember, when we pray we must seek His will to be done, not ours. Above all else have faith that however He answers your prayers it is what is best for you. Stand on that and don’t be moved.

Heb 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Faith is the key to overcoming the world, we will go through trials and tribulations. The enemy will use these to discourage us, get us doubting, fearful, or give up on God’s plan for our lives. Don’t give up dear Christian, hang on to the precious promises He has given us!

Jer 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Be patient while you wait, be of good cheer and stand firm, knowing the Lord will reward our faith and trust in Him.

Luk 18:42 And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee.

Luk 17:19 And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.

Luk 7:50 And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.

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And ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars

The early Believers on Jesus Christ, as we have covered many times before, absolutely refused to fight in the fleshly wars that men always start and drag others into through various lies and schemes. They would not even defend themselves from the Romans, or the so-called “Jews” that persecuted and killed many of them. Stephen is a good example.

Act 7:59 And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. Act 7:60 And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

Christians fighting in wars for the empire or their local governments is never what The Lord intended for His people. We have covered that before also, many times, not going to do it again here. Read the following Bible verse carefully:

Eph 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

I think that says it all, instead of amplifying that, we just want to point out to the “Christian” that still feels compelled to fight, the consequences of dong so. Because “Christians” were led astray to do the fighting and killing for their respective countries we've had endless wars, from the Crusades to the modern Crusades to defeat the evil terrorists. Many people say to me if we didn't fight World War II we'd all be goosestepping and saying “Heil Hitler”! I say to you if the “Christians” in Germany hadn’t been deceived and turned from the commandments of our Lord, then the similarly deceived “Christians” in America, Britain, France, etc, wouldn't have had anyone to fight in the first place.

The early believers focus was upon preaching the Gospel, not delivering it at the end of a rifle barrel. Social justice, feeding the poor, the widows and orphans, and again PREACHING THE GOSPEL! That seems to be far down the list of things to do for the modern “Christian”. These things will happen when you conform to the world, or the “church” that you go to does.

You say the Bible teaches us to obey our government, to obey our religious leaders? Is that right? No, it is not. If all the children of Israel would have obeyed the civil and religious leaders during Jesus' ministry on earth and after, then there would have been no disciples, no New Testament, no spreading of the Beautiful Gospel! But, praise be to God, some did obey our Lord and the truth can still be found, outside of the conformed to the world “church”!

A true follower of Jesus Christ today must know and remember that the kingdoms of the world belong to Satan (Luk 4:5-6), the governments, for the most part and beyond a shadow of a doubt the American government, are led by satanic puppets. Endless war based on lies will continue until His glorious return.

Rev 11:15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.

If a Christian is deceived into fighting in these wars they will be doing the bidding of Satan, not defending freedom, not protecting their country or family. Lies, lies, lies and more lies, watch the video below, there is no such thing as a “Just War”, another lie from Satan. “Just War” is in fact an oxymoron.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONfpiiDafxw

Don't let your government or their controlled media, your teachers, or even your church or pastor talk you into taking part in these wars that benefit only Satan and his followers, the war profiteers, the banksters et al.

If the church you attend doesn't teach this, doesn't warn you to avoid this, then it is hopelessly conformed to the world and you should seek fellowship elsewhere.

Rev 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.

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Fear not for I am with thee and will bless thee

The Lord knows how our flesh can be, that's why He spent so much time on comforting His disciples, and those who heard His sermons. And when He left physically, He sent the Comforter in His place, to remind us always that He is with us in Spirit, and if we follow after the Spirit and not the flesh, we'll always be one with Him and the Father.

These end days are definitely faith testing times, get too caught up in the world and His Word will be of little effect in comforting you. But friends, if we stay in His Word, His Will, we shall have the peace He desires us to have:

Joh 14:27 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.

Isa 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Joh 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Php 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Php 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

No matter what trials or tribulations we go through He is always there with us. We are not alone in this wicked world, we too will overcome through Him as He said we would. Abiding in Jesus and the Father we'll overcome to the end and be with Him forever (Rev 3:12, 1 Th 4:17).

What trials are you going through? Is it money? Health? Fear? No matter, the Lord has addressed all these things, He knows what we need:

Mat 6:8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

Mat 6:31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? Mat 6:32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. Mat 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Php 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Health issues can weigh on the mind if we let them. I know, I battle them frequently, but I know that He knows what I need, and He will heal me, if it be His will. We have to turn our cares over to Him, He cares for us (1 Pe 5:7), and we have to let Him bear our burdens instead of trying to carry them by ourselves:

Mat 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Mat 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

Jer 17:14 Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.

Isa 53:4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. Isa 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

Another thing that can steal our peace away is sin in our life. If we have confessed our sin and repented of it, the Lord is merciful to forgive us. Sometimes the guilt of our sins can overwhelm us and make us feel that God doesn't love us anymore, that we can't be forgiven, these too are lies from the enemy. David was forgiven of murder and adultery, Paul of at least being an accomplice to the murder of the early followers of Jesus Christ. Those were weighty sins, but, they were forgiven. If we take our sins to the Lord and truly repent, with true godly sorrow, he knows our hearts and will forgive us also. How many times?

Mat 18:21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Mat 18:22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.

490? Would He ask us to forgive those he would not forgive? I am certainly not condoning or saying anyone has a license to sin, but the scriptures are clear. I would also add as many of you know, when you sin, that is when a true believer sins, they will feel intense pain and sorrow. They probably won't sleep well until they take it to the Lord in true repentance. You do not want to go through this pain, no sin is worth it. Sin will separate you from the Lord, it’s possible you could develop a seared conscience, and start to believe evil is good and good is evil, it’s dangerous, stay in prayer constantly to avoid it. Ask the Lord to deliver you from evil and temptation always.

2Co 7:10 For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.

As we go through our day, remember to keep it one day at a time as the Lord told us to (Mat 6:34), and to take every thought and make it line up with His commandments. Trust and obey and stand firm on your faith. Put on the whole armor of God and tell the devil that he is a liar and you won’t listen to his attempts to fill you with doubt and fear, and tempt you to sin. We are children of God, we have a Bible full of promises to put our faith in. We have the Lord who hears our prayers, and rewards us as we seek him earnestly.

2Co 10:3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 2Co 10:4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 2Co 10:5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

Eph 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Eph 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Eph 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Eph 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Heb 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Fear not!

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