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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Halloween: No FEAR

So, what is the attraction of Halloween? Are people really into ghouls, goblins, spirits, devilry, and monsters? Are Americans really that attracted to the otherworldly theme of the holiday? And who called it a holiday? Unto the contrary, most Americans do not believe in demonic or even angelic spirits enough to think of Halloween as some kind of celebration of them. No, their thought process takes them in a celebration as such. It is in the donning of costumes and the consumption of alcohol: Halloween is the year's biggest escape from reality!

It seems this period of celebration increases each year. Have seen Halloween products sold with Christmas decorations. So what goes on here, guys?

The ancient Celtic celebration of Samhain (November 1), from which All Saints' Day and All Hallows Eve derive, was a kind of New Year’s as unto a holiday. Along with the days immediately before and after, it was special because the Celts believed that the boundary between this world and the spirit world was relaxed or lifted, allowing spirits to cross between them more easily. As this idea terrified superstitious people, they mollified the spirits by leaving out food and treats so that they would not curse them. Some practiced various forms of divination as in the seance to contact departed loved ones. Druids thought this to be the best time to seek guidance from the dead! Some people would go in the house through the window, and exit the same. ( Makes you think of those who are willing to rob another in their home)

At this time, people do what they desire. They have an enthusiastic attitude to having a great time of entertainment: indoors and outdoors!

Have seen another nation with their folks coming in by an illegal manner worship the dead. They set up tables and worship their dead by telling young school students about an ancient grandmother or such. But skulls are out of line indeed when displayed for a young child to see in this nation. ( now they are making quilts to worship the dead. How sick is that?)

Turning toward Timothy: Three brief letters of First and Second Timothy and Titus were written by the apostle Paul to two evangelists, Timothy and Titus. These three epistles are often called "The Pastoral Epistles." This is a result of misunderstanding who a pastor is according to New Testament teaching. Many people have the mistaken idea that a preacher is the same as a pastor. They always confuse the roles of preachers (evangelists) with that of pastors (elders). The Bible, however, makes a clear distinction between evangelists and pastors. They do not refer to the same work in the church (Reading in Ephesians 4:11).

Since the letters of Timothy and Titus were written to evangelists rather than pastors, it is more accurate to call them "The Evangelistic Epistles." Even though First Timothy and Titus do contain the qualifications of elders (pastors), the letters were specifically written to preachers rather than to elders. Do you know any elders?

In Acts 20, we read of Paul's speech to the elders of the church. He warned them of the coming of false teachers who would draw away disciples after their teaching (Acts 20:28-32). Paul’s prophecy soon came true. It was necessary for him to leave Timothy at Ephesus to "charge some that they teach no other doctrine" (1 Timothy 1:3).

Two verses in First Timothy sum up what the epistle is about: "These things I write to you, though I hope to come to you shortly; but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth" (1 Timothy 3:14,15).

Chapter one of First Timothy speaks of the importance of teaching correct doctrine. Chapter two deals with the place of women in the church. Men and women are equal in salvation (Galatians 3:28), but they have different works in the church. Man is commanded to take the lead in prayers and teaching. Women are to "learn in silence with all submission" (1 Timothy 2:11). They are not to teach publicly where they have authority over men. Two reasons are given for this:

God created man first; Adam was not deceived, but Eve was.

In chapter 3 of Timothy, there are three prime qualifications of elders and deacons. It is God’s plan that each congregation be led by men called elders, or bishops (overseers), or pastors (shepherds). However, one must be qualified before he can serve in this important work. Deacons are special servants of the church. They serve under the elders of the church in works assigned to them. They too must be qualified.

Beginning here Paul to the evangelist Timothy: God has not given us fear, as to being cowardly, that cringing and fawning fear of dread. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

1. Meaning a safe and sound mind is found in Jesus ;It is also the disciplined mind, with the ability to understand and make right decisions

2. The safe or sound mind has the qualities of self-control / self-discipline..

3. One who has the spirit of fear is immobilized and tormented; they are banking on wrong decisions that gives way to bondage

4. 2 Timothy 1:6 tell us to remember our calling: Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in your through the laying on of my hands.

5. Within us, we have the power of God through Holy Spirit, enabling us to be victors and not victims; The perfect love of God has been poured out into our hearts, our lives through Jesus Christ; we have His abiding presence, and His mind to make sound choices

Timothy was given a word by Paul to remember God had given him a overcoming spirit. He had the Holy Spirit, so no fear could abide there. Timothy, who was honoring God---a young disciple became Paul’s companion in many of the journeys. Timothy’s mother Eunice and his grandmother, Lois, are mentioned for their righteousness. At the time of Paul’s second trip or visit to Lystra, Timothy was seen as read in acts 16:2. Acts 16:1-2 Then he came to Derbe and Lystra. And behold a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of certain Jewish woman who believed, but his father was Greek. 2 He was well spoken of by the brethren who were at Lystra and Iconium.

Paul had high regard for Timothy and saw him as his spiritual son in the Faith. It was Paul who arranged for Timothy to become his companion. IN Acts 16:3 Paul wanted to have him go with him. He had him circumcised because of the Jews who were in that region, for they all knew that his father was Greek. After the circumcision, Paul designated Timothy to the office of an evangelist found in 1 Timothy 4:14. Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the eldership. They gave him God’s purpose and the gifts God placed in Him. He traveled with Paul through Phrygia, Galatia, Mysia---also to Troas and Philippi in Acts 17.

Timothy followed Paul to Athens and then Paul sent Timothy with Silas to Thessalonica on a mission’s trip. Acts 17:15 and 2 Thessalonica 3:2….and sent Timothy our brother and minister of God and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and encourage you concerning your faith, 3 that no one should be shaken by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we are appointed to this.

Then Timothy appeared in Corinth: 1 Thessalonica 1:1 and 2 Thessalonica 1:1.

After some years in Corinth, Timothy is later seen with Paul in Ephesus Acts 19:22. When Paul became a prisoner, it was Timothy who came to support him but was also arrested for short while. Hebrews 13:23 know that our brother Timothy has been set free with whom I shall see you if he comes shortly.

Timothy’s steps were ordered of the Lord. He would become the fearless indeed!

After Paul’s death in Rome, Timothy became Bishop at Ephesus. It was there he would die a martyrs death in A.D. 97! Already over the age of 80 it was the season , the pagan procession of the goddess Artemis. Timothy seeing the group knew many of them to be members of his church or flock. He encouraged them to stop the pagan worship as he preached them the word. In their anger, they raised their poles of wood which they had held in effigy, those faces of men or women, they wanted punished, to be dealt with in hate.

Timothy no longer held fear, but was bold as a lion to preach the word to those who were choosing the darkness over light! He died lifting the word of God, and telling them to repent!

Of Artemis: Ephesus was the center of the worship of Artemis or Diana. At one time when he, Paul was there, some of his companions were attacked by a mob. Paul knew the stress and pressure the church was under. But instead of praying the obvious for them, protection for them, he prays for spiritual development and fruit in them. In Ephesians 1:15-19 we read: “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, and His incomparably great power for us who believe.”

Here Paul desires them to have spiritual development and fruit in them. It is to know God better.

We are told in the book of Acts and chapter 19 that Paul’s ministry to the Ephesians in Ephesus caused many to turn from idols. A spiritual awakening in the city was widespread that it caused a recession among the idol-makers. The silversmiths lead by Demetrius had a meeting among those of the trade. Gathered together, he thought to stir them to anger and cause an action for their trade was in great danger of great loss in finances, so Demetrius was seeking to make a religious covering pretending this great reverence for Artemis or Diana and her temple. But the silversmiths meeting turned into a mob scene in which the whole city was inflamed. With chants to Diana as the great of the Ephesians, a crowd rushed to seize Paul’s traveling companions: Gaius and Aristarchus with the one purpose of killing them. Interesting truth: in Acts 19:32 many did not know why they were there and why they complained. Conflicting voices were heard at every side you could turn. Paul in his Ephesians prayer was not asking for their protection but for their spiritual growth. Today, I too do not ask for the obvious but I do pray for your spiritual development. That you too would have fruit that spiritual account. Enlightened in the kingdom of God. That you be Enlightened to truth and not wickedness. Proverbs 14:34 Message Bible: God-devotion makes a country strong; God-avoidance leaves people weak. Proverbs 14:34 Amp. Bible Uprightness and right standing with God ( moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation ) elevate a nation but sin is a reproach to any people.

In Closing: Are we as a group of people of a nation that was once under God now under that which masquerades as noble but is evil! Is violence at the door of our mouth? That idol worship is worshiping something that has nothing to do with the way, the life or truth that Jesus preached and Paul proclaimed. The words given by Jesus was to proclaim life that would set captives free: seen as the power of God in the heart of every man and woman who would believe on Jesus Christ. And today they build rockets and send them into space to honor the goddess Diana. They worship giant steps of man and never consider the God who created all this! The way of idol worship is that which is set for man to do that is good in his own eyes. We pray our nation turns back to God! Those dedicated to pride & changing that which God ordained, you too might see those coming down the sidewalk with poles holding those faces held in effigy because they with ash on their own faces, worshiping in the pagan procession of the goddess Artemis are bold in their own religion and worship. They worship dead things. Those he knew who came to the church, now ash on their faces or masks so the demons might not see their arrogant hate of others, Timothy raises his voice! NO longer held in fear, but was bold as a lion to preach the word to those who were choosing the darkness over light! He died lifting the word of God, and telling them to repent! Will we turn someone toward Jesus? Will we speak while there is time? For whatever time remains for each of us, may it be with a heart for God to speak now!

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Sunday, October 19, 2025

Insanity

Mark 5:15 NKJV 15 Then they came to Jesus, and saw the one who had been demon-possessed and had the legion, sitting and clothed and in his right mind. And they were afraid.

Seen on the news those in their nudity parading in front of the public, especially in front of children. But here in Mark 5:15 this man was found sane, fully clothed and in his right mind.

Luke 8:35 NKJV 35 Then they went out to see what had happened, and came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind. And they were afraid.

People who wandered were found in their insanity. Fools, not wise men, reject God (Psalm 14:1), and sin invites Satan into a person's mind. Ultimately, his influence causes madness.

1. Is seen as on who indulges….in the day of discovery, man has freed himself of God. He readily unplugs his conscience and can do whatever his own heart desires while answering to no one else. He is the supreme god. He can change the rules if he wants. He can partake of the forbidden fruit in that which brings them to that speaking: “I’m okay, Your okay”

2. The demonic teaching set forth by satan is that which attempts to displace God’s truth: like with High-muh-nee-uhs and Alexander.

4. Paul warns Timothy, as a leader for the second generation of Christians In 2 Timothy 1:13-14…., “Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. That good thing which was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit that dwells in us.

Jesus explains: "When an unclean spirit goes out of a man, he goes through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he says, 'I will return to my house from which I came.' And when he comes, he finds it swept and put in order" (Luke 11:24-25). When a demon is removed, a person's mind is cleaned of chaos and made orderly. To avoid being possessed again, he needs to replace what was swept out with God's Spirit and truth.

The words "right mind" (Mark 5:15; Luke 8:35) suggest the controlling of thoughts and actions, so it indicates, not only sanity, but also self-control. The demons in the men are uncontrollable ("neither could anyone tame him," Mark 5:4), but when Jesus comes, they recognize God's authority over them. Evil people cannot control their desires, and society cannot control them, so crime rages on. Living God's way of life as revealed in the life of Christ is the answer. God provides the right mind to produce the fruit of the Spirit, including self-control (Galatians 5:23).

Looking at Roman 1:22 Professing to be wise, they became foolish 23 and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man---and birds and four -footed animals and creeping things.

There are citizens on the upper east coast having parades with them dressed as some animal they relate to. People without God are given up to increasingly immoral and self-destructive activities.

There was a spirit of insanity found in King Saul: When Saul inquired of the Lord and the Lord did not answer, he went to a woman with the spirit of divination.

1 Sam 28:6-7: And when Saul enquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams nor by Urim, nor by prophets. Then Saul said unto his servants, ‘Seek me a woman that has a familiar spirit that I may go to her, and enquire of her’. And his servants said to him, Behold, there is a woman that has a familiar spirit at Endor.

Like Saul, when many people today seek of the LORD and the LORD does not answer, they seek people with spirit of divination.

To seek and use spirit of divination is provoking God to anger. 2 Kings 17:17: And they caused their sons and their daughters to pass through the fire, and used divination and enchantments, and sold themselves to do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger. Has the Bible not revealed your future if you are the Christian you claim to be? Has God not told us we will inherit heaven? You seek to know your future because you are worried about tomorrow. You are worried that God will wait too long to accomplish His plan for you. Understand God is waiting on us. Jesus Christ spoke this in Matthew 6:25-34 do not be worried about tomorrow......and we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28

Madness, blindness, and confusion of heart is seen in those who disobey His Voice and for failing to observe His commandments. (Deuteronomy 28:15) How choosing one's own way brings destruction is found :

Examples of suicide in the Bible:

Saul ( 1 Samuels 31:1-6; 1 Chronicles 10:4-5)

the first king of Israel

Suicide by falling on his sword once wounded; 1 Chron. 10:14 says the Lord killed Saul

2 Samuel 1:10 says an Amalekite killed Saul; 2 Samuel 1:10 says the Philistines killed Saul.

Saul's armor Bearer seen in 1 Samuel 31:1-6; 1 Chronicles 10:4-5

Suicide by falling on his sword, Saul disobeyed God

Ahithophel: 2 Samuel 17:23

A counselor to David and Absalom; Suicide by hanging when his advice was spurned, He chose to follow Absalom and not King David

Zimri found in 1 King 16:15-19

The fifth king of Israel; Suicide when deposed, after a week, by structural fire.

Judas Iscariot found in Matthew 27:3-5; Acts 1:15-19

One of the 12 disciples, Suicide by hanging after betrayal of Jesus, Taken by his greed for money, he wanted others to perform his plan.

Observations;

All of the biblical examples of successful suicide are men.

This act is insanity. It is a spiral collapse of those who once knew God, chose their own way. Destruction was seen in them all. In most cases to, these seem to want to take others with them in this horror. We are to have hope in this life. We have trials and tribulations. We can have loss of a loved one, the loss of job or maybe that loss of walking with your own legs. But for me, I know the Lord is the chosen path, it is one where you walk again, and see the the goodness of the Lord.

Many today have already had a loss of their life due to taking drugs. They signed on the dotted line for death to be immediate. But a believer will walk facing the future trials knowing a greater life is ahead in Jesus. And ask anyone who might have that grey hair on their head. They know the trials and the work to keep a marriage together for a lifetime to the same person.

Hunger and thirst must be our heart for the Lord: to fill our heart with the water of His word; To be cleansed Purity of Heart : Matthew 5:8 NKJV (8) Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God.

EXPOSE these unfruitful works of darkness. You can hear it daily on some news network. THE Unfruitful is the barren; without any fruit that is acceptable to God. And it bears the boast in man and not God! 1 John 1:3…The Holy Spirit said, “That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with His son Jesus Christ”

That which was revealed by the apostles is necessary to have fellowship with them and with the Father and His Son Jesus Christ. THE MESSAGE…. that “God is light, and in him is no darkness at all” (1 John 1:5). Since “darkness” is in definite contrast with “light,” and since God is “light” and in Him is no darkness at all, whatever “darkness” is, it is completely contrary and oppressive to the nature and essence of God. God is truth, and in Him is no lie. In Him is no darkness at all (1 John 1:5). WE must walk in the light as He is in the light to have fellowship with him.

We are to be accountable that our walk is in the Light of God. Our boast is to be in Him! He provided a way through salvation in Him. Our conscience is to carry that knowing right from wrong. It is gained through knowing God and His Word. It is our righteousness that is maintained by the Holy Spirit and in His presence is the fullness of joy. Amen.

Will we deeply grieve over the filth that is still lurking within ourselves? Is there just a hint in our own conscious of a foul thought, a vile imagination, or evil desires? Do we mourn over our pride? God came to wash us in the blood of Christ, and we are to abide in that which is of grace and mercy. Without that shed blood we are the lost in rags!

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Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Protesting

Protesting is demanding what, an entitlement or a truth! Protests in the city near here has brought naked people forward. Yikes! Not sure what a naked body has to do with protesting against the leader of this nation, but please put some clothes on now. Some protesting bring weapons to kill another, yet others come dressed like four-footed animals.

Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, 21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Professing to be wise, they became fools 23 and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man ----and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things. 24 Therefore God gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, 25 who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.

Most certainly if one removes their outer garments and only skin is revealed what is revealed is a heart with wrong motivations. Certainly we should pay attention to scripture to steer our heart in diligence. As we grow in God's word we become more convicted about sin in our lives. The relationship knowing Christ keeps us strong in our daily walk of life! We are to hides God's word in our heart: Psalm 119:11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

The heart brings joy: “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones” (Proverbs 17:22).

Proverbs 15:13 A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance

Proverbs 23:7 For as he things in his heart, so is he.

Heard an actor speak on a podcast how the Constitution has socialism in it. Not! The Constitution speaks of having a social walk in freedom that is brought by God. Another Congressman said what he hears today is troubling. This man a democrat is fearing truth of God and the freedom that word brings to people who walk in faith toward to God.

Proverbs 26:23 Fervent lips with a wicked heart are like earthenware covered with silver dross. 24 He who hates, disguises it with his lips, and lays up deceit within himself.

Proverbs 27:19 As in water face reflects face, so a man's heart reveals the man.

When we have joy in our hearts, it can’t help but spill out to those who are around us. What joy to bring the medicine of cheerfulness to others, not because every situation is great, but because God is greater than any situation. Our joy is renewed as we stay in the presence of God through prayer and Bible study. The key to having a joyful heart is to keep our minds stayed on God and His grace over our lives.

Some prophetic words given in the last few months are pointing to a calendar, and one points as tap, tap, tap on a curtain month, change is coming. The next month for that change is the month of November when, what a million people rely on the snap program! It is out of funds and food pantry's are low of food for those in need. Where is the joy that God can meet us in that need?

The heart leads to salvation: “For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved” (Romans 10:10).

Salvation begins with a believing heart. It’s in our hearts that the Holy Spirit convicts us of sin and beckons us to come to the cross. When we choose to respond in faith, our hearts are changed through the power of the Holy Spirit and we are never the same. The key to salvation in the heart is through accepting the Savior Jesus Christ’s sacrifice for our sins.

Proverbs 29:2 When the righteous are in authority the people rejoice; but when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 14:34 Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people

1. Righteous behavior is seen

2. Promoting only wickedness brings reproach & people mourn: It appears when people change the true definition of marriage …that between one man & one woman, it appears when people have affairs outside of marriage, who favor drugs and legalize it, it appears when alcohol is glamorized & showcased as a “good-time” but many fall under its magic & drive influenced by it to either kill someone or die themselves because of it…

3. Wickedness oppresses & when other things are valued above God, then wickedness will ultimately bring ruin to a people, to a state and to a nation…..I pray that not happen to this nation of the United States…

4. A commercial on television reveals the man getting his drug of Fentanyl from a dealer. He tells how this drug promotes his body to decay and his organs to shut down as to that of an old man. He dies alone with his drug of destruction!

The heart establishes a giving attitude: “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7).

No believer should ever need to give in compulsion; rather our hearts are touched by God to give as He prompts us. We give to the kingdom of God not because we hope to get something back—but rather we give out of thankfulness for which the Lord has given to us. The key to giving out of a cheerful heart is to remember all the many blessings that God has showered on us.

The heart is guarded by peace :“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7).

One of the best blessings in being a believer in Jesus Christ is the peace that rises above every life situation. We are to understand Jesus has been made peace unto us. ( Ephesians 2:14) While others are fretting with worry, believers have the power of the Holy Spirit to guard their hearts and minds with peace that has no human explanation. Having peace allows believers to continue to go through hardship and painful situations without regret. Darkness appears at times in the walk of the believer, but God's word is a lamp unto our feet. The key to having peace in our hearts is surrendering all our prayers to God.

Anxiety is one which causes trouble for many. Anxiety can attack your nerves and change things in your body. We must act on God's speaking and to be still before Him. We are to do His commands and do it without fear of God or man. Psalm 27:1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

That fear opens doors to other things than what we might fear like: riding in elevators, riding an escalator, going up in a hot-air balloon or riding the waves with a kite board! Fear opens up doors to cancer and the such. You might confess cancer, but fear of something you have might open a door to that cancer.

To be set on heaven:“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God” (Colossians 3:1).

When our hearts are set on heaven, we can rise above the problems of the world and in our own life. We are not set on entitlements nor riding someone's coat tails into any luxury or extra wealth. You and I can look to the heavens and know that our God lives and moves all around us. Setting our hearts on things above releases us from the bondage's of materialism and seeking after " that " selfish gain. We are moved to live with a heavenly destination in mind at all times. The key to having a heart set on heaven is stepping back and realigning all of our desires with "that" heavenly gain in mind.

Is heaven on our mind:Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand! Heaven is seen when there is a submission and teachable spirit within us. There is not growth in the kingdom without obedience to Jesus' commandments and one with a childlike responsiveness to the teaching of the word of God. There is no lifelong increase of fruit as a citizen of the kingdom without a willingness to accept Holy Spirit's correction and guidance.

Heart is motivated to work: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters” (Colossians 3:23).

There is a greater desire to work if the focus remains on God and not on man. The key to a heart that is motivated at work is grounded in the knowledge that God is in control.

So in that walk of protesting......... Do we protest to get things we think we are entitled to in this life. Like is there a heritage where you think people have been forsaken to get more land, more wealth, and more entitlements? I have seen in the state next to Wyoming where Indigenous folks tear down new homes they were given. They took off the front doors and then removed the appliances. Every window and every thing not nailed down was removed. By winter less than two years later, no one could stay there because of the cold and snow on the ground. I have some Cherokee in me, but not enough to say I am entitled. My parents would tell me to work and not expect hand-outs. And I cannot see how giving one something they have never worked for to be a people who will never keep what is given them.

Just as the body can’t function well without a healthy heart, neither can the Christian with a spiritual heart—we will be sluggish in our work, hard at hearing God’s word, and slow to recognize His presence. The consistent disciplines of the Christian faith of prayer, Bible study, and fellowship will keep our spiritual heart's pumping strong towards our eternal destination.

Purity of heart is a work in progress in which both God and man share responsibility. Many scriptures show that God will cleanse by pardoning sin. But our responsibility in cleansing is very important and frequently mentioned along with what we must do to be cleansed. Notice how clearly James shows purifying is our responsibility: "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded" (James 4:8). So how is this purifying done? Well in 1 Peter 1:22 makes a summary statement: "Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart." Obedience to the truth through the Spirit purifies our character by inculcating right habits within it.

So what if we do not do that? Take those who smoke, they are trying to fight their addiction to cigarettes when they should fight rebellion first. My mother was a smoker for many decades and did not quite till she was like 82 years old. She was in rebellion because she was told not to do that thing. She had other issues from her young life and rebellion showed up! Was hearing about those who have things like schizophrenia and they too are to take a fight against their rebellion first before the other thing. Likely one had childhood trauma, and possible drug use. So knowing the cause will help fight the thing.

Protest taking anything you should not. Likewise protest those who are stealing from you. Money put back for children and grandchildren is being set aside for illegals. In recent days we had Columbus Day. He Christopher Columbus was born-again. He kept a journal as he traveled over the many waves of water to reach a new land. He was an immigrant seeking to find people, create cities and plans for a future.

It was Christopher Columbus who discovered America in 1492. He wrote one book and it was called “Book of Prophecies”…..he said he could not have reached America without prayer and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Like Columbus, we can choose to ask the Holy Spirit to guide us. In every opportunity, He will use that language of Tongues to pray for our calling, to pray out the plan of God, to edify us, and to charge us with HOLY power. He will lend Himself to us as our faith allows Him to be activated within our spirit. He will pull us out of everything Jesus set us free from and into everything Jesus says that we are in HIM. People who choose not to do as much as Christopher Columbus will blame him for something. We see that going on in cities of these United States. Naked does nothing for you. We are to be clothing ourselves with the new man every time we give ourselves to the Word of God and to prayer. Praying in the Spirit will edify our spirit man, purge us and develop our character until everything we do and everything we say is “governed by the love of God”.

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