How to forgive someone

When You Really Do not Want To

We've all heard the saying, "You must forgive, but do not forget." I will not refute, but we have to agree that a lot of people use that excuse to never 'really' forgive at all. Are you one of those people?

Let's rephrase a bit '. "... You must forgive and not forget the anger, pain, anxiety, and all that comes with someone to sin against you. But you do not have to make yourself a target (though Jesus did). Sound a bit 'harder? This is really the Christian way of life, and it's going to be difficult. Nobody promised that it would be like.

We start with forgiveness. This is where you have more control, because it is an act of will. You have to decide to forgive, and then do it. Here is a brief list of what this entails:

No more daydreaming about pain and suffering your executioner.

Stop thinking the 'what if' results, and accept what has happened.

Begin to pray for the person. Not for their punishment, not for them to see the light ... pray for their good and their souls. Saying a simple Hail Mary, without meditating on what you are praying. Meditate on the words, and I dedicate it to your executioner. Let God decide how to reward or punish them.

If you can do something nice for the person, they do so without complaint and without reminding them of what they did wrong.

Stop gossiping about them.

Whenever you find yourself thinking about it, change the subject. Think of the starving children in China, your financial problems, the Child Jesus ... nothing.

Now that (believe it or not) is the easy part. Now it's time to face the anger and pain. Sometimes it's easy. But in case of serious violations, or when someone is hurt a loved one, the idea sounds stupid. And no, you're never completely let go, but you can try everything. And you can start with some of the techniques listed above.

You'll probably have to take it further. You have to swallow those emotions. Bury them deep. Yes, I'm going against what every therapist out there is preaching, but to talk and sulk is no way to overcome anything. Have you had your period of piety, it is time to move on. When you feel the flame of anger building inside you, strength to the back of your mind and let the waste die.Don t 'another second of your life stew. It will take practice, but every day is another chance.

Finally, there is the last part. This is where most of us have problems. This is also where we must weigh our obligations, and choose the most important thing. Here are some questions to help you resolve:

This means that someone under your protection? I'm talking especially to parents. Our children obviously come first, and that we have an obligation to put them in danger.

This leads to a sexual violation? There is no need to go to this. If someone is not treating your body like a temple of Christ, then stay away from them.

What does damage? The big question here is, 'How'? A boy at school not to offer himself to the bully wedgie, but a pop in the arm is usually more a matter of humiliation to injury. If the body is damaged by someone, you have the right to stop them ... but again, Christ did not. Furthermore, assume that the person is likely to get hurt again. If you have an event once, you should let go. On a side note: domestic violence is repeated several victims, especially children. And the track record to show that very few offenders 'strike once.' If you're trying to figure out whether or not to leave such a situation, thinking stoop to exit.

What does personal property? Who is owned? If you are raising a family, we can not risk it all and ignore their needs. But ask yourself if the amount stolen or damaged is worth the hassle of not trusting someone new.

This means your good name? Hunker down and forget about it. The truth will set you free. Lies hurt the liar more than anyone else. If this is the truth, then just be more careful about what you say ... but do not hold anything against his will.

Are you discouraged?

Are you discouraged? Feeling down and out? Wondering why you should not even try to live the Christian life more, especially because I feel such a failure? Who has not felt useless at times? Who has not grown impatient with themselves and felt bad for their lack of spiritual progress? (Lk 8:15). You're Not Alone! We all go into the valleys of the shadow of death. But take courage, must lead the way again soon! "Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me hope in God? Why am I still praise Him, who is the health of my countenance and my God" (Ps. 42:11).

Who I encourage you to stop? Christ would want you to give up? One who died for you? God would pressure you to surrender? Too many have never realized what a wild beast and the enemy we face! Even those who have not refused the devil as a superstition, did not realize how dangerous it really is to our health and wellbeing. God picks up the pieces of lives that have been savagely ripped and torn to pieces and left for dead by sin (Isaiah 49:24-25, Amos 3:12).

Satan foaming at the mouth against our incredible human potential and wants us out as a sniper - one at a time. He hates all men with a jealous rage (because we created after Godkind), but it is mainly targeted the brethren (1 Pet. 5:8-11). The Devil can take some things that are true about you and twist them, taking them out of context, and suddenly all out of proportion to destroy your will to survive! He never stops bad mouthing us because he is a liar and murderer murderess CHARACTER! (John 8:44, Rev. 12:10) But do not let the powers of darkness overcome your will to live in the light! Do not accept depressed mind of Satan! Do not fall prey to his desperate attitude of defeat! He has no right to condemn (Romans 8:1,33).

King David would be discouraged, but she had her prayers end on a positive note, showing the effect of healing of the Spirit of God on our minds while we are engaged in Prayer of the heart. "I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living wait for the Lord. Be of good cheer, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say to the Lord" (Ps. 27: 13-14). David believed in the goodness of God, hope in his mercy, and waited for his sufficient grace - the grace to forgive or increase (2 Cor 12.9) ..

God will give us the grace to bear many burdens in life (Hebrews 4:16). His Holy Spirit enables us to be nice - full of grace - even in adverse circumstances. We live and learn through a variety of situations to be kind in word and deed, attitude and action. David knew beyond any shadow of doubt that: "The Lord will give strength to his people: the Lord will bless his people with the strength" (Psalm 29:11). So "be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the Lord" (Psalm 31:24).

Even if you got taken away, your sins have brought you away from God and Satan holds you captive (2 Timothy 2:26; .. Cor 5:5), remember God and remember Him! Not that I've never forgotten.? "Zion said, The Lord has forsaken me, and my Lord has forgotten me Can a woman forget her child, so she should not have compassion on the child she bore Yes, they can. Forget, but do not forget" Here , I have engraved on the palms of my hands, your walls are continually before me "(Isaiah 49:14-16). God's love for us goes beyond our love for him. He demonstrated that, when Jesus 'palms had stakes driven through them (Zechariah 13:06).

Some have been foolishly deceived by sin and have become carelessly caught it again - trapped in a danger zone - but do not give up until they can exceed what is currently on top! (Hebrews 3:13, 2 Peter 2:20) .. It 'only those who have completely turned their backs on God, who refuse to go back up when knocked down in the ring, he'll lose the victory.

"Yet for all this (in spite of ourselves), when they are in the land of their enemies, not throw them away, nor do I abhor them, to destroy them completely, and break my covenant with them: for I am the Lord their God" ( Lev. 26:44). God promises to liberate, regather and recovery. It will free us from those sins that have cruelly taking our time and attention, regather our spiritual senses (as the psychological warfare of Satan had left us a case desperate and spread a brain [Lk 22:31-32; Dt 28.:. 66-67]), and restore us to sanity and a right relationship with him (to which we belong), but "If one of your being returned to the outer part of the sky, beyond the Lord your God will gather you and from there he'll take you "(Deut. 30:3-4). No matter how far I strayed, God has not lost sight of you. "Where can I go from your Spirit? Or whither shall I flee from your presence? "(Psalm 139:7).

If you start to cry out to God for help, even if it's a lament, because you're so weak, he can see and listen and respond. "The Lord is near to those whose hearts are broken, and be saved as a contrite spirit ... one of those who trust in Him shall be desolate" (Psalm 34:18,22). "I will not contend forever, nor will I be always wroth: for the spirit should fail before me, and the souls that I did ... I have seen his ways and will heal him: I will take him also, and restore comforts unto him and his mourning "(Isaiah 57:15-18).

God sees that effort we got in and where our relapse into sin is dangerously misguided and stranded us, bringing us almost to the point of no return, but nothing can separate us from God unless you leave! (Romans 8:35-39). As long as there is a spark of God's Spirit, God can renew our minds and transform our lives! (Psalm 51:10). God will finish what we started in our lives (Philippians 1:6, Isaiah 66:9) .. Never forget that we worship a MIRACLE-WORKING GOD!

Remember the prodigal son was still far from his father, their estranged relationship, but when he "came to himself" and went home - even when he was still a long way - "his father saw him and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck and kissed him "(Luke 15:17, 20). God only knows where you are and what direction you're headed in your heart and mind, even if your actions have not reached yet with your attitude! God knows that they, over time. "He remembers our frame [make-up], he recalls, but we are dust" (Ps.103: 14). God wants to encourage us to change, not even trying to discourage us (2 Cor. 2:7).

Constructive criticism, not destructive. Judgement with mercy. God helps, but Satan hinders progress, but we win CONTINUING, one step at a time (Ts 2:18;. 2 Peter 3:18) .. God gave David the kingdom, but had to fight for it! So do we! (Matthew 11:12, I Tim 6:12.). Otherwise we take it for granted. Keep up the fight (Luke 13:24). All the things you believe are worth fighting for. The growth comes in stages. We must let our patience with their course studies and create the character of God in us (Hebrews 12:11;. Jas 1.4).

Satan wants to turn off your light (I Tim. 4:16). God hates the embers of the sacred Spirit, light and truth we maintain and are, as a royal priesthood (I Pet 2:9;. Jn 17:17;. Ex 27:20) .. God does not kick us when we're down and out, but encourages us to get up and get over it and move on with his work! (Ps. 37:24; Philip 3:13.). When your faith and your confidence is shaken Shakey, Christ will not turn off, but adding more oil so that it can rise and shine! (Isaiah 42:3). "God has directed us to suffer wrath but to obtain salvation ... Therefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as you also" (I Thess. 5:9-11).

"For God commends his love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us ... For if, when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more be reconciled, we shall be saved by his life ... when we received our reconciliation "(Rom 8-11). If God can express this love for us when we were not even trying to lead a Christian life pleasing to Him, especially now that we're trying - however imperfect? Because we do not suffer hunger and thirst for justice?

Brothers enjoy your suffering HOLY! It is developing a purpose in your life that will last for all eternity! growing pains hurt.

We must love God, especially when it spots his mercy and patience toward us. His goodness should stir us want to get closer to Him and do everything possible to show how much we appreciate his tender love (Rom 2:4; Lk 7:47) .. Nothing should come between our relationship with God our Creator! If God would save our ancestors time and again, when they shouted to him, as he saves us from the Lake of Fire? (Jude 23, 24). God can save us from sinful situations and the restoration of his priesthood promised us (Zech. 3). We can be "a brand plucked from the fire, saved by the" furnace of affliction "(Isaiah 48:10). God can forcibly remind us the hard way that He is what we really want to, made his kingdom and righteousness, not the superficial things that could not fill the emptiness of life (Psalm 106:15, 107:9).

We must bear in mind the higher meaning and purpose in life: God to develop holy, righteous character in joyful expectation of God's kingdom. This will help us to face all challenges that life offers us in this process of purification that we call conversion. We must remember: "There has no temptation taken you but such as is common [not uncommon] to man: but God is faithful and not let you be tempted beyond the tolerance level, but any temptation to provide a way ' output, so you can handle "(I Cor. 10:13 paraphrased).

And realize "... that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us" (Rom 8:18) because Christ will return soon and every practicing Christian will be made perfect! Then we help our Savior in preparing the way for our arrival Father impressive with the new Jerusalem! (Rev. 21:3).

The Kingdom of God is closer every day, so we should hold their heads up and not be discouraged, but allow ourselves to be encouraged to continue (Isaiah 35:3, Luke 21:28) .. All trip, but do not swim (Ps. 37:24). Let your attitude is: "I will not die, but live and declare the works of the Lord The Lord has chastened me sore: but he has not given me over to death." (Psalm 118:17-18). Alleluia!

God's forgiveness and cleansing of Christ remain in force (Isaiah 18). God knows what we've been through and lived with us in the middle of it, wearing the crown of thorns (Isa. 63:9; January 22:13;. Ex. 3:2). God could not get much closer (Jer 23:23). The bottom line is: hope and despair, faith and not fear! After all, "... it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom" (Luke 12:32).

A homeland for the Jews

God condemned the Jews to wander until Messiah, but blessed every other tribe of Israel, a national treasure? Does it make sense? God is just? Israel is so holier than Judah? Or it could be, as Herbert Armstrong taught in the United States and Britain in Prophecy, that Israel's punishment was to last for 2,520 years (Lev. 26:21),?

After that time, around 1800, because of Abraham's obedience, God decreed that He will grant his blessing. Which has 2,520 years of punishment apply only to the Northern Kingdom of Israel? God has a double standard? After removing the Kingdom of God of Judah was not his responsibility to restore it on time?

Perhaps the Anglo-Saxon and European peoples take these prophecies into their own hands? They managed to create their countries without a warrant divine signs and miracles, or prophetic leadership?

For those who have eyes to see, the countries stems from the biblical divine mandate since only God determines the rise and fall of nations! Many of our founding fathers were inspired of God, against their will, to fulfill our manifest destiny. overall plan of God is greater than any single man.

God raised up Theodore Herzl to inspire the Jewish people with the Biblical idea of having a Jewish state again. He has written and spoken extensively, planting the seed of holy imagination in Judah's mind.

Later, during the British Mandate, the British began to look "favorably" to the establishment of an independent Jewish homeland, watering the seeds of a saint. The Balfour Declaration was part of a divine mandate to restore Judah to "Palestine" (a satanic word the Romans in an attempt to erase the bad name of our father Israel off the map - Ps. 83:4).

God utilized political Zionism for its own purposes, as it used the American rebellion against the English throne. On the surface, were not so special or righteous, but both have helped to fulfill the prophecy.

Regarding the treatment of the former inhabitants of the land that God has decreed for his people, whether Arabs or Indians, I am sure that the Canaanites would offer condemned fierce but others would see God's purpose being worked out, however imperfectly the limited human vision. God turns any injustice in its own way and time (2 Sam. 21:1-14), but rejects accusations that exaggerate or exploit them to deny our fundamental right to the lands of the Bible who chose for us (Acts 17: 26).

As the Greeks are representative of all nations, to which Jews are representative of all Israel. E 'in Israel, particularly Jews, whom God has committed the "oracles of God" (Rom 3:2). The oracles of God includes Patti DIVINE AND PROMISES (Rom. 9:4-5). Jews hold, in trust, the act biblical land / alliance in the Holy Land for all the twelve tribes!

God made a COVENANT with LAND-Israel (Genesis 00:07, 13:15, 15:18, 17:08, 26:3, 28:13, 35:12). Not once did promise the Holy Land for the "Palestinians" (Philistines), so Bible-believers must reject their illegitimate demands! Those who try to justify foreign occupation of our country or the terrible treatment of our people because of our sins are condemning themselves to God! (Isaiah 47:6, Jer. 50:7, Zech. 1.15).

There are many scriptures that speak of an amount REPRESENTATIVE OF Jews living in Israel before Christ comes. Shamefully, the ministers of God and therefore the Church, were often in front of what God is doing in Israel today. We managed to see the wonders God has wrought, the types of things that herald the biggest to come!

We have ignored the biblical principle of duality and have nit picked the prophecies demanding all or nothing! With this limited vision would never have argued with Peter on the day of Pentecost / Shavuot about Joel's prophecy fulfilled! However, it certainly was - in part! (Acts 2.16 to 21).

Consider the following:

God has promised to "save Zion and build the cities of Judah" (Ps. 69:35). Has faithfully done that by rewarding the efforts Jewish (Annuit Coeptus) and respecting their blood, sweat and tears! (Isa. 61:4, Ps. 102:13-14). God used the Jews to make the desert bloom like a rose and protected during this conversion process, as required by Moses (Deut. 33:7).

I praise God for having blessed me to have lived in eight kibbutzim (collective-farms) throughout Israel that have helped to make these prophecies pioneer!

God clearly prophesied through Zechariah chapters 12-14 that the Jews would again be living in their ancient capital of Jerusalem, with their rulers and that the "United Nations" will oppose and ultimately be defeated. Zechariah also shows the long-awaited recognition of Jesus by the Jews as God's Son and Judah's firstborn, and sincere repentance of the political (House of David) and religious (House of Levi) establishment. In fact, Jesus said that the Jews in Jerusalem have not wanted to see again until they had this necessary change of heart (Matt. 23:39).

Zechariah also reveals that the Jews would again be a formidable military power in the Middle East with God working in and through and for them. Many Israelis know that God is their true general and many miracles on their behalf. I heard Gershon Salomon, chairman of the Temple Mount Faithful, recount his miraculous experience of divine protection on the Golan Heights many times.

And 'important to note that God inspired the holy prophets to write about flesh and blood real Jews who live in Israel - not Jewish imposters!

Why? Because those who suffer from disease of anti-Semitism are out to spread doubt and confusion about the Jewish identity of Israel! They publish slanderous hate literature attempting to poison their minds against the Jews by promoting quack racial theories and Nazi propaganda.

It's nothing less than Satan's desperate efforts to deny that God has the power to prophesy! Bible believers to reject their bitter lies knowing God's Word is true!

Zechariah also agrees with the New Testament prophecies that reveal Jerusalem as a thriving Jewish city that will suffer under a harsh occupation Dear just before the Messiah arrives in time (Revelation 11:02, Zech. 14:2).

Christ liberate Jerusalem as its headquarters and secure! Jerusalem, the site of David's Throne, will be the seat of government of God! Jesus as the prophet Daniel, foresaw that Jewish Christians would live and work in a Jewish state. Will witness the historic restoration of animal sacrifices and their abrupt termination by an evil force Europe soon followed by the "abomination of desolation" that triggers World War III (Matt. 24:15-16; Dan 12:11).

Meanwhile, the Church of God (or select individuals if the Church continues to shirk its responsibility) is to announce the cities of Judah that the Messiah is about to appear! We offer hope and comfort with courage Judas real peace is coming and prepare for it (Isaiah 40:1-3). We are to help prepare Israel for the shock of a glorified Christ revealed to the last (vs. 5) and causes them to provide an audience with a divine king whose ROYAL RADIANCE lights all nations!

We need to find Yashua (Jesus) as the "Son of Man" from Heaven thumbnail Daniel (Dan. 7:13-14), and stress that Zechariah gave an "eyewitness" of that divine Saviour descends from heaven to reign as Lord from Jerusalem over all the earth (Zechariah 14:3-4, 9, 16).

Remember this is not a small task, and is quite controversial, since the Jews are still waiting for a human leader to save them from all their troubles!

The Two Witnesses will be the most influential in reaching the cities of Judah from Jerusalem (Isaiah 40:9, 52:7-8), effectively knowing their mindset and culture (unlike so many others), but the Church of God should still do what we can now.

These Scriptures clearly prove exciting (no assumptions) that with God nothing is impossible: the Jews would again live in an independent Israel, resurrected from the dust of history just before the coming of Christ, with Jerusalem as its capital, complete with a fighting force effective, having been restored to their ancient city with energy and transforming the land from barren desert to productive sectors - all with the blessing of God! (Ezekiel 37:1-14). These Scriptures glorify God as faithful and we praise that his word is good and true! Amen.

Onward Christian Soldiers!

Because ancient Israel has an army? Perhaps because they had faith? Perhaps they believe in themselves instead of trusting in God? They insist on fighting their battles, rather than letting the war on God for them?

Why fight for God's Israel in Egypt? They exercise faith, then? Have somehow lost their trust in the desert, after seeing God's mighty miracles? Does it make sense? They had heard what God was doing in Egypt from the beginning, and saw with their own eyes what God has done in 10 consecutive wounds. After defeating the only superpower in the world, God had spent his energy?

God took the gods of Egypt alone. Israel did not want to participate because their release be misinterpreted as a successful slave revolt. He took a people become a slave to his slave-Nation. Israel had only changed masters.

When God brought Israel out of Egypt by Moses, He said to Moses specifically to circumvent the points in which Israel would meet hostile forces, why not opt for the "safety" of Egypt (Exodus 13:17). They went out of their way to avoid war! It does not sound as if they were willing to give battle when you read accounts of their griping and complaining to Moses (Exodus 14:10-12).

Moses, full of faith, encouraged the faithful to believe God for the first time that Israel was engaged in battle under the command of Moses'! He instructed Joshua (even believers) to assemble a force to fight and defeat the annoying Amalekites (Exodus 17:8-16).

God had fought the first shots against the enemies of Israel, showing Israel would destroy their enemies. Now, God would fight in and through and for Israel! Moses' hands raised in blessing and military authorities assured the success of Israel. It was obvious to all, where their true strength came from (Ps. 33:16). Israel is only an instrument to fight in God's hands (Isaiah 41:15, Micah 4:13).

Many people understand the commandment not to kill should be translated "murder." God commands his ministers of state to judge and use the death penalty for various crimes (Romans 13:4). We were told to remember the Law of Moses' and obey it (Malachi 4:4). God authorized the state to act within the guidelines of his Law Book.

Israel was eager to enter Canaan - they were afraid! Moses admitted they were outnumbered and outgunned by the Canaanites, but reassured Israel that God was with them and grant them victory supernatural (Deut. 7:1-2, 16-24). When the spies brought their relationship to men of Canaan and Moses could want to run with their tails tucked between their legs (Numbers 13:31). Only Joshua and Caleb put things in perspective and encouraged people to trust in God (Numbers 14:9). Israel had no confidence in their abilities or God!

What many fail to realize is ancient Israel had no intention of entering the Promised Land by faith alone, but would require faith and works! God did not intend to do all the work for them. Israel has actively claim their inheritance. We do not have too?

Israel had no faith that God can work miracles through them! They knew that God could take on their enemies, but they doubted he could work through them. They focused on their weaknesses rather than on the strength of God God expected Israel to fight its battles and would ensure their success. Israel took the city at a time, slowly but surely making progress, subdue the earth and defeat their enemies, and yet give God all the credit - as our conversion process (Psalm 44:1-8).

Even David, a man after God's heart, he fought many battles for God and his people, but as God Victor. David would ask God if he should attack this time or place, and what to do, when and how, and God answered him (1 Chron. 14:10).

He Abraham, the father of the faithful, sin waging war against people who had kidnapped his family (Gen. 14)? Melchizedek blessed him, do not blame! Levi and children, following the call of Moses' arms (under the command of God), has passed through Israel's camp and slaughtered those who had sinned with the golden calf (Exodus 32:28). Perhaps they lack faith? No! They have acted faithfully! They put God before family and friends. Could not God have just sent a plague? Yes, but he worked with men.

Since God works through men, why not let Peter to defend Jesus? 1) Why the prophecy would be fulfilled and 2) because the Kingdom of God has not yet been established - otherwise Jesus told His servants must fight! This example teaches us that loyal citizens should be willing to fight and defend their king and country!

We currently have a "dual citizenship". Paul did not deny that he was a citizen of Rome or reluctant to exercise his civil rights (Acts 16:37, 22:25, 25:11). He did not just turn the other cheek when he was about to be flogged! There is a time and a place to wage war or declare peace (Ecc 3:8), to persecution and death, or run for your life (Matthew 00:16, John 8:59 !)

Spiritually speaking, we should all understand that we are only mortals, take temporary residence on earth, and be aware of eternity and live accordingly, waiting for our eternal inheritance in the Kingdom of God (2 Cor. 5:1 , Sal. 39: 12, 2 Pet. 3:11).

But what about "spiritual fornication?" If we exercise our right to vote and make policy, that is defiling ourselves with the system of this world? Only if and when it contradicts the commandments of God We should never disobey God to follow men (Acts 5:29). We are in this world and take an active part in its system of government and education every time we go to work and pay taxes or send our children to school or college! We're just to avoid those aspects of the system of this world who are biblically wrong (1 Jn. 2:16).

Joseph served in the administration of the pharaoh. It was spiritually contaminated? Daniel was in the belly of the beast - Babylon - yet he served the king and God Every time there arose a conflict of interest, Daniel put God first, as we always do. Nehemiah worked in the Persian government, but he was innocent before God in God even Nebuchadnezzar and Cyrus as his servants.

God is our Heavenly King over all, that is why we can not let others groped to usurp his authority over our lives. It is our husband and to hear anyone else would have dared to go against His Word is spiritual adultery and fornication. This is one of the greatest sins of modern Israel: giving in to pressure from international colleagues, rather than obey God!

But God is not our only sovereign. He ordered that men should not be left in a state of anarchy, but must obey the laws Noachide binding on all humanity: to establish a justice system, to refrain from idolatry and immorality, and abstain from eating blood (Acts 15: 29).

Christ is King of kings and Lord of lords, will not be ruling alone. God is our minister, and Jesus Christ our High Priest, but not consent to the ministers also human. We have a double standard when it comes to politics? A "dirty politics." And there is too much corruption and bribery. But what about religious scandals? Perverted adulterous preachers and ministers? It means that we must reject the idea of God having human servants? "Dirty religion?" Both church and state must clean up their act into Christ (Malachi 3:3).

God forbid Israel to have a king or a priest. He simply put restrictions on them and offered guidelines. The king was to be Jew, was not to put his trust in financial stocks or gold, or related to a huge arsenal of military weapons or defense of Israel, and he was to study the scriptures each day (Deut. 18 : 15 - 20). It 'been allowed a symbolic military force made up of volunteers (Judges 07:02, Deut. 20:5-9). The priest was to bless the Israeli troops before going into battle, to encourage them that God would fight through them, and raise the alarm with the trumpet silver holy (Deut. 20:1-4, Nu. 10 : 09, 31:6).

God was angry with Israel, when asked for a king, but not because they wanted a king - He had a check for that through Moses - but because they were rejecting God as Supreme Ruler (1 Sam. 8:20). They wanted to walk by sight, not by faith, too confident in leading human (Ps. 118:9).

The king had to lead the way (Psalm 1:10-11). Should follow in the footsteps of King David who promulgated the Law of Moses (1 Kg 2:3). Israel was only to follow the men who followed God's prophet Samuel warned them of greedy rulers, excessive taxes, and corrupt government, but have not yet decided to go ahead with their elections. Not that the religious world was at fault (1 Sam. 8:3). And God reveals that the best man should win all the time (Dan 4:17). But if we pray for God to lead us in deciding who to vote for or against, it is his responsibility to let us know what to do. Of course we should study the party platforms and see which is more closely aligned with biblical principles. E 'futile to think that our vote could hinder the will of God! He'll promote and those who want to downgrade (Ps 75:7).

Ancient Israel was both church and state, a theocracy. God recognizes the two branches of government and encourages us to do the same (Malachi 4:4-5). The two positions in Israel were anointed as a priest and king (Zechariah 4:14). The oil was representative of God's Holy Spirit, that Israel has asked to guide and direct their leaders.

We have seen how God has allowed the leaders to take away human life (Lev. 20). I am free to take the place of a police force (to protect and defend the community), and the use of armed forces to defend their country and family.

God holds the leader responsible for not having become greedy or bloodthirsty. We are not to enjoy the war, but use it as a last resort (Deut. 20:10-12). We only fight wars of self-defense and not throw our weight around (Lk 3:14). We hate the sins of our enemies and learn to love them, knowing that you are also made in God's image is and hopefully will come to their senses one day, we will not be trigger-happy or gloat over our enemies fall '(Proverbs 24:17).

God is using Israel to punish various nations during their journey back to the Middle East (Isaiah 11:14). And God will fight through the Jews in Jerusalem (Zechariah 14:14). Christ's coming back to earth for the war before he gives us peace!

God is not speaking only to Israel. Determined the result of various wars and battles leaving a group of pagans beat another (Deuteronomy 2:19-23). Moses also said it would be a pity if the various tribes of Israel did not rally any other defense (Nu. 32:20-23). It is a terrible sin to go to war if the servants of God instruct otherwise (Deuteronomy 1:42-45).

It's all a matter of faith and obedience. We are going to realize God is our true Commander in Chief and Captain of our salvation, and follow the guidance of his Holy Spirit (Josh 5:13-15, Heb. 2:10). But do not forget that God can and does through men inspired (Neh. 9:27).

Sing, Let Joy Resound: A Case For Exclusive Psalmody

Ephesians 4:4-6 indicates that Christians should practice a faith only. It reads: "One body and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all for all, and all of you. "

The notion of apostolic faith uniform clearly NOT imagine the rich buffet of different practices of worship - by the faithful for the absurd and Goofy - that points the religious landscape today in the name of Christianity. The apostles did not provide different models worship in various churches have established, as is evident from the type declaration: "If someone wants to be contentious about this, we have no other practice - nor the churches of God" (1 Cor. 11 : 16). Likewise, God told Moses: "See that you do all the model is shown on the mountain." Yes, after correcting many deviations from the model-given by God, the apostle Paul told the Corinthians "The rest I put in order when I come "(1 Cor. 11:34).

Furthermore, those who care to examine the issue find that the phrase "set to" is a technical term liturgical found three times at the end of Exodus as a summary for the refrain, "just as the Lord commanded Moses, so be done. "Exodus uses the phrase" together to "specially those symbols clearly regard the Church - the table of showbread (representing the Lord's Supper), the candelabra and candlesticks (representing the same churches in Revelation 1 - 3) and the altar (representing the prayers and praises of the saints in the New Testament).

This order does not refer to "order in general" sits order as opposed to chaotic worship, as many have erroneously supposed. Rather, he has in mind the clergy assigned to care for the worship of God to see that we proceed exactly as God has commanded, without deviation or exception. In the New Testament, this means that the priestly order of Melchizedek. Hence the saying of Paul: "Follow me as I follow Christ." The context tells us here that Paul was making a liturgical point, which means "Following the apostolic model that we delivered to you the teachings of Christ." The apostolic duty requires Paul to perform the liturgy of the Church as Christ - the head of the Church as a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek - dictated by his words and actions.

The question now heated only tracks that Christians can sing properly in their worship services often bears the title, "exclusive psalmody debate. Those who favor the exclusive singing of the biblical book of Psalms - which group should include this author - have a large number of people up in arms about the "severity" of this. And so the debate rages. We believe, and they wish to support the point that the relevant passages from Ephesians 5 and Colossians in particular 3 (below) are at the heart of the debate. Here, those who want to sing all types of artificial songs stagger and fall. And here the rules of the Bible their position, as we now proceed to demonstrate.

Ephesians 5:18-20 says: "Do not get drunk with wine, which is in excess, but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord: Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ ... "

Colossians 3:15-17 (King James Version) reads: "And the peace of God in your hearts, to which you were called in one body, and be thankful. The word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. "

Now we focus our attention to step Colossian, asking just what are these "psalms and hymns and spiritual songs"? EP supporters as we believe this is a reference to Psalms of the Bible three times, with three titles in their most common version of the Old Testament most often quoted by the apostles. If you open the book of Psalms, and read the quote just above them (which introduce each Psalm), you'll notice that often read like this: "A Psalm of David, a hymn," or "A Psalm of David, a song .

So, just as Jesus triads commonly used to refer to one thing only - as when "ask ... ask ... knock" refers to prayer, so Paul used "psalms, hymns and songs" to refer to those songs his audience knew those titles from the Septuagint. But some say this not as likely but unproven hypothesis. Let us proceed onwards to the test.

In assessing the significance of each step one, those who immediately surround priority in helping our understanding. As they say, "the local context is king." And, interestingly, the book of Colossians produces a parallel shift to local triadic concerned only two previous chapters. Our attention now turns to this text.

Colossians 1.27-28 "in which God would know what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: whom we preach, warning every man, every man and teaching with all wisdom, that may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus ...." This text highlights some similarities with Stark Colossians 3:15-17, just two chapters. First, we learn that "the riches of glory" is "Christ in you, the hope of glory" - that is a mystery among the Gentiles.

Paul was revealing this mystery - the salvation of the Gentiles - that Christ might live in them, bringing them hope that they too would be raised in the glory of the resurrection. Paul calls this "Christ's] residence [in you, the hope of glory [future]." Paul thus refers to the gospel of Christ (the mystery of preaching), as "preaching", then the activity is divided into two participles connected by "and" - "teaching and warning."

So "teaching and warning" means "preach the Gospel of Christ" in chapter 1. Now when we come to Chapter 3, we find the exact same pair.

The sentence in question reads from Chapter 3: "The word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs." Now most of the versions of Bible translators have unfortunately lost this parallel. But "teaching and warning" in the first chapter shows the exact word pair in greek, like that found in Chapter 3, "didaskountai kai nethetountai. [Say "I asked oon KYE Thet Tye tye oon neh"]

This means both "teaching and warning" or "teaching and admonishing." But if you choose, it should appear identical in both Chapter 1 and Chapter 3, as in Koine Greek. So here is an obvious parallel:

[CH 1.] "Preach Christ" [Christ who dwells in you] = teaching [view all] man with all wisdom [CH 3] "The word of Christ dwell in you" = teaching and warning [between them] in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs.

Thus, the phrase "all wisdom" in the first chapter matches the triple "in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs" found in chapter 3. Now, this wisdom is the wisdom of the Gospel - the word of Christ. The text says so plainly. Moreover, Chapter 2 (v. 3) begins by saying that "all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden in him [Christ]."

The parallel is unmistakable. Paul urged the Colossians to sing the divine wisdom, the Word of Christ, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs. " This may refer to something else, but the canonical psalter, using the titles above the psalms that appear in the Septuagint, the version most commonly used for the Old Testament used among Christian communities and between Jews of the diaspora. Now, some further points remain. If one denies the parallel above, then Paul has referred to three things rather than just one.

It thus remains an obligation for the naysayer to show exactly what the three are as different from each other, and how each can be named by the apostle "the word of Christ." To my knowledge no one has even attempted this. It is not enough to say "these three are not exclusive supporters chanting what to say." It must also demonstrate exegetically precisely what Paul meant by these three terms, if not the canonical psalms. Remember, whatever that is, all Christians have a command of God to sing them. So we know what they mean.

Next, you should note that when the apostles to preach the Gospel, the word of Christ throughout the book of Acts, which most often quoted from the book of Psalms when they quote the Bible. By their actions, have virtually on a par two. This shows that the parallel that I pulled from the text of Colossians 1 and 3 - between the preaching of Christ and singing the psalms (the word of Christ) - is the original mind of Paul. Finally, note that the parallel links of Ephesus Colossians 3 sing psalms with "being filled with the Spirit." This link has a much better way to understand the triad to refer to the Psalms, since God is identified with His written Word throughout the Bible.

Thus, since the Spirit of God inspired the Word of God written, to be filled with (or to dwell in you richly), the word of Christ (Psalms) is also to be filled with the Spirit that inspired the word. The idea that somehow the songs names anthropogenic triad this leaves us with the unanswered question: "How can it be filled with words of simple men" in any way lead to be "deeply spiritual"? This seems like an oxymoron, especially considering the teaching of the Bible about what comes from the heart of men (depravity).

What then? When Christians gather, you should avoid singing something other than what God has given us. Only what God makes is good enough for God, Christians must offer only the best. Sing praise, let joy resound. For those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.

God's Church must warn the world!

The Church of God was asked to get the word throughout the world and make disciples (students) within every nation, teaching them to follow Yashua'S (Jesus') teachings. What Yashua teach? Yashua boldly proclaimed the good news of the Kingdom of God, Family of God, Immortal Beings soon reign over all the earth. He also taught his students how to live a life thanks and congratulations to the Gospel of the Kingdom. We are going to become more devout, more like Christ, more Kingdom-like, every day, in anticipation of its Dawn.

But he also warned Yashua TURBULENT TIMES to occur shortly before its landing on the Mount of Olives to liberate Jerusalem and secure the throne of David (leading to the liberation of Israel).

We know that certain prophecies were not to be fulfilled until these "last days". Therefore their sealed messages were not to break their silence until the appointed time (Dan. 12:9). With the advent of the nuclear age, we lived for the first time in history, with weapons of mass destruction can wipe all life off the planet Earth! (Matthew 24:21-22).

The early Church preached the Gospel, but in the context of addressing problems and concerns of their time and place. For example, stressed the need Yashua death and resurrection. The biblical approach is to offer "meat in due course," tailored messages. tailored for the times, "becoming all things to all men", with events taking place as a prop and a podium. They preached Christ and him crucified, and not do with the prophecy about Yashua imminent fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of the Temple . Why, because it does not interfere with daily life and national affairs of their audience Gentile.

However, today the European Beast is taking shape and form before us, while the American, British and Jewish peoples continue their dive into oblivion. Both of these intertwined events were clearly prophesied (Lev. 26, Deut. 28). And it is only God has given us an understanding of Bible prophecy that we can see where these trends are rapidly heading. Both Daniel and the Book of Revelation reveal a Gentile confederation of nations to emerge on the world stage just before the Messiah, the chaos on destroying Israel and opposing the heavenly hosts (Dan.7 Rev. 13, 17).

These titles will be predicted directly affecting the lives of every member of the Church of God and the Israelite nations! We live in time predicted an explosion of knowledge, mass transit and rapid communication, and truly become a global village (Dan. 12:4). Therefore these "geopolitical" prophecies are more personal and relevant!

It was necessary for God to first identify Israel today (the lost 10 tribes), so the Church can deliver its message to them, preserved by the prophets of our time. We are to warn the sinful Israelite nations that the Holocaust was just a preview of what is to come! Several groups and organizations (for better or worse) helped to restore the identity of Israel. But Herbert W. Armstrong was the most influential, inspired by his book The United States and Britain in Prophecy, as God ordained (Isa. 49:6). How else can we go with the Gospel to "the lost sheep of Israel" unless God directed us? How could we warn about the impending "time of Jacob's trouble" unless God has sent us?

Many ministries professing Christians today are still lost in their little religious world (Ezekiel 34:4-5). Still do not know or care that Israel is our identity or decline (again expressing interest in our Jewish brothers and sisters), but God expects its pastors to remind Israel of our biblical roots and responsibilities and how regather " One nation under God, "a veritable" United Kingdom "(Ezek.37: 22). It seems they're happy believing that they are nice (with their false Christianity / religion Gentile) and do not want to go Bibilical ways and days, preferring their perverted traditions scatter-brain (Hosea 1:9).

As highlighted in my book promptly, and Babylon: Europe's Rise and Fall, "Christ referred to the Third World War, as the Great Tribulation (Matthew 24:21-22). He gave an outline of events Occur prophetic just prior to His second coming. Although we can not know the exact time or date, we can know when it is very near! "

Yashua taught that the final time was very similar to the time of Noah and how it was in Sodom and Gomorrah. Noah does not know what was going to happen? Lot was not warned about the impending destruction? YES! Previous Bible proves that God's people will not be left without a clue! (Amos 3:7).

Church of God, his incited out (written by delightfully different and wonderfully weird, living "ahead of our time") are called the Sons of Light (I Pet. 04:04, I Thess. 5:1-6) . Were not left in the dark, in stark contrast to those around us who know the latest report of time, but missed the meaning of the times! Too many remain unaware that a storm is brewing EUROPEAN! (Matthew 16:2-3). Many do not realize until HITS HOME and are devastated!

There is precious little time to help the alarm and let the sirens go off! We should serve God early warning system (Jer. 44:4). From the Watchtower of Faith we can see what's on the horizon and pick up on our spiritual radar screen the clear and present danger in Europe presents! We know what will happen, based on biblical facts, and declare with confidence (Rom. 4:17).

If we do not help warn the world, giving everyone a chance to escape, we are not responsible for their deaths (Ezek. 3:18). Isaiah 42:19 warns servant of God, His Messenger and going blind going deaf, blind guardian rebukes Isaiah 56:10 and dumb watchdogs that bark and do not know how they sleep at work! Obviously God does not "take" them that way! This is so serious that God should warn about it, (and you have been warned at this time!), Apparently because many do not pass this part of our Christian texts, leaving our seats, and running like Jonah! These Christian-doves have swallowed in the belly of the beast! There is nothing new under the sun as Yashua closest friends fell asleep just before His trial and crucifixion, it seems Some will nod off just before the Our Church and nations are scourged!

An important part of the teachings of Yashua, the relevance to this generation, both signs of what is about to strike, in prayer so that everyone can see and seek shelter before it is too late! (Luke 21:36). But we have to share his survival course with others so they can know what to look for and how and we expect to receive the protection around the clock, trusting in him. We can help save lives and prepare people for what is ahead, if World War III or the Lake of Fire! (Jude 23).

The signs reveal that we are heading and what we're getting to that destination. We share our God-given light of understanding with the world that can be felt. This is our privilege and solemn responsibility. Nations or as individuals respond is not our responsibility, is between God and them.

warning of Ezekiel is the same Yashua and Paul: repent or face God's judgment Similarly, the message of Revelation is to repent of things such as murder, occult practices, immorality, idolatry, etc. and begin to obey the commandments of God and hang for dear life to the teachings of Jesus' (attitudes and actions, words and deeds). However, God has decreed that his latest warning to the world before the Storm breaks should be directed to his people Israel, now identified as prophesied, and that it should include exposing the European Beast as a satanic against the saints of God and government.

If God prefers that we glued a general message of salvation, rather than warn about a specific political-religious rising in Europe, then he would give no details as in the Bible Inspired! Those who think otherwise are in vain rejection, Prophets and Revelation as useless! They think they're so smart, but really are stupid! (Rom 1:22; Job 38:2). God knows what he's doing! Anyone can preach a generic message, but only the Children of Light can understand the fine print in the Word of God and reveal its secrets to men!

All the magicians in times of Joseph and Daniel put together could not provide the right answer to questions of their day, but those two witnesses gave the glory of God and the revealed truth that could only come from God! (Jan. 41, Dan 2:30). Likewise, God expects us to share his divine revelation (Isaiah 48:6). This deeper understanding and special relationship with God and His Word must be obvious to others as something truly unique (Dt 4.6 to 7; Jn. 15:15).

May the Church share the teachings of God Yashua complete, its full Gospel - personal and national - with the world. These valuable lessons for the Kingdom of God, faith and forgiveness, also warn about the frightening events that mark the end of this age and help usher in the Wonderful World Tomorrow.

We can accurately explain the spiritual meaning of bad news today (by the light of biblical prophecy), and emphasize the good news that we have a Savior from sin and a liberator of men!

Come Lord Jesus! Hosanna in the highest!

Christian cannibals?

Cannibalism - a lot of thought disgusting and sends a shiver down my spine! But closet-cannibals are everywhere!

You might be surprised to discover some of your best friends and acquaintances are guilty of this charge grotesque. You've probably practiced cannibalism too - more often than you would care to admit.

The Apostle Paul warned about Christian cannibalism: "But if you bite and devour one another, be careful not to be consumed by one another" (Gal 5:15). Are you still stewing over some disagreement? It is an interpersonal problem "eating alive?" If you are "tired" of being misunderstood? Have you ever been "chewed out?" Or maybe you wanted to "chew and spit him out?" What about "cutting remarks?" Would not you like to pull in some people and give them a piece of your mind? " Do not deserve to be "cut to size?" Who has not made sarcastic comments (in greek - sarkazein to tear the flesh)? We were all "in hot water!" I think you get the point.

As members of the royal family of God, there is no time to lose a fight between us. We are not engaging in destructive family feuds or sibling rivalry. Do not harass the Body of Christ! mental cruelty has got to go! No matter how serious or justified our reasons have to disagree with someone, we are small in comparison to our crucifixion of Christ commands us, through Paul, for one thing: "So, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forbearing one another and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another as Christ forgave you, so you must also do "(Colossians 3.12 to 13).

The next time you're "Out For Blood" because you're angry and upset, you should remember the only "flesh and blood" are offered - during our conversion course - is that of Jesus Christ! He cashed out a lot 'of his followers, when he shared that tidbit of information with them. They could not stomach. claim of Jesus 'being the Bread of Life, the manna from heaven, was a bit' hard to swallow. But say we wanted to feast on his life giving words. The Scriptures are to sustain us every day in this desert adventure (John 6:41-69).

You are what you eat. We grow more like Christ and less polemical: "trying to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace ... until we all come to the unity of faith and knowledge of the Son of God, a perfect (mature ) man, (measuring up to) the stature of the fullness of Christ ..."( Ephesians 4:2,3,13).

We are to stop the collection to another, pull together as Christian brothers, and resist Satan's attempts to pull us apart. And 'the old ploy of divide and rule. He revealed as one who worked on this wicked appetite: "Be sober, be vigilant because your adversary the devil (NOT brothers!) Go around like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour" (1 Peter 5:8) .

Instead of falling prey to our enemy - going against each other - we ensure that we are consumed with our zeal for God's work (John 2:17).

Is there any kosher food for thought!