Speaking at the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition event, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul talked of his personal faith and the limitations of government in regard to handling challenges going forward in America.
Being a pro life advocate, Paul talks on the right for babies to be born in order to have the opportunity to make choices, rather than the so-called right of women to choose if they will allow life to enter the world. After all, that's playing God, and the government has no place in it, and no law can legitimately empower people to stop life, whether it's on the books or not.
Paul also talked on outrageous government spending and the debt this generation is leaving the next generation with. It is impossible to continue on in this direction, as the debt already will not be able to be paid, yet politicians, for the sake of remaining in office, continue to spend far beyond the means of the country, even though that spending will cause America to collapse.
Citing the flip flop of President Obama on gay marriage, Paul rightly say it's ridiculous to abandon "6,000" years of marital tradition, as it's a major part of the glue that has held civilizations together.
Most important to me, was when Paul rightly noted the reality that government can't handle the problems the country faces, or I may add, the problems any country faces.
Government can't change the hearts of human beings, only Jesus Christ can. And no matter how many laws are placed on the books, even legitimate ones, it won't change the hearts of people.
So looking to government as a healer and savior is sinful, and we need to repent and turn again to Jesus Christ and His people as the source of healing, and of course Christ alone as Savior.
Near the end of his presentation, Paul says something very noteworthy in that he doesn't vote the way he does in order to be electable the following term. We desperately need politicians with this integrity and backbone so the country has a chance one the smoke clears.
I mean by that it's too late from a fiscal point of view, as there will be a day of reckoning for the wild spending and the government going beyond its God-given boundaries.
That and the growing antagonism, hatred, and persecution of Christians will result in America being brought to its knees before God almighty. It will happen, as government leaders in the country refuse to repent, and many who claim to be Christians continue to go to the government for their pet projects, as if Jesus needs government help for His purposes and sovereign rule.
Our help and resources are from heaven, and that's where we need to be looking to and relying on.
If Christ has truly called us to do something, we don't need government funding to do it.
As for Rand Paul, we need to pray for him and pray to Jesus Christ that more like him emerge if we want a chance to pick up the piece and forge something even greater than before for America.
Greater than before has nothing to do with bigger, but it has everything to do with character. America isn't to be the policeman of the world, but should be a shining example of the person of Christ.
Of course we must return to our spiritual roots and total submission to Jesus Christ in order for that to be the case. It begins with each of us individually, and then as we find one another, it will turn into a corporate endeavor if we are true to Christ.
But whether anyone else heeds the call to repent and turn fully again to Jesus Christ, I am going to respond in that manner, and already have. May we all do that, and by the way, I'm not primarily, or in any way, talking about politics now.
Things are far beyond the ability of secular government and political solutions; they always have been. We are to seek out the sovereign rule of Jesus Christ in our lives, and from there all the other things will be added to us. There is no other way.
Rand Paul at Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition Event, pt. 1
Rand Paul at Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition Event, pt. 2
Showing posts with label Government. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Government. Show all posts
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
It is horrific to see so many people embrace government as some type of benevolent, omnipotent savior and provider for mankind, rather than the only God and Savior Jesus Christ.
Huge numbers of Christians have jumped on this unholy and ungodly bandwagon, in hope of getting their share of the loot from taxpayers and future generations.
The consequences of this evil will come back to haunt, not only America, but nations around the world, as evidenced by the crumbling of the European Union. That's just the beginning of sorrows for those who, in the end, are worshipping the state rather than God almighty, who allows for no competitors.
I've seen a number of "Christian" writers whine about the fact there may be cuts in some of their favorite, special interest programs, which of course benefit their so-called ministry.
The people of Jesus Christ have no business partnering with the government in the name of ministry on behalf of Jesus Christ. God does not allow for the glory to be given to any other, and the idea of Christians entering into these agreements so they can get crumbs from a false master's table is outrageous. Jesus Christ will answer this, and it won't be pretty before He's through with his judgement on the matter. It has already begun.
If you're Biblically literate at all, you should know that one of the major things Christ opposes is mixture. Mixing government and Christianity isn't allowable in any way, shape or form by God.
This has absolutely nothing to do with the idea of separation of Church and state, which doesn't exist in the constitution. I'm not talking about institutions being affected and permeated with the characteristics of Christ as revealed in the Holy Scriptures. I'm talking about Christians putting their faith in any government, anywhere in the world.
Men of God of old in the Scriptures taught us to not trust in horses and chariots, but in the name of our God ... no one or nothing else.
As for lessons from history, it has been proven over and over again that governments collapse when they overreach, and that is about to happen again in one of the worst economic events in history. I say that because of the interconnectivity of the global economy. Nations have become a set of dominoes, which when one topples the rest are drastically effected.
Is this inevitable. Yes! There are few politicians, commentators and media outlets willing to do and report on what must be done to right the situation. Those who are making attempts are viciously attacked and marginalized by the media, as they have largely become cheerleaders for the emerging socialist state, which will ultimately collapse under the weight of its heinous lies and promises that they are able to have a security blanket over the population from cradle to grave.
As we're seeing before our eyes, this is obviously unsustainable, even as protesters whine for even more and larger government. Don't be one of them.
If you're a Christian reading this, you need to repent and turn back and put your faith in Jesus Christ as your provider. Repentance is the starting point for individual and corporate change, and until that happens, you won't understand or be prepared for what's ahead.
Many Christian preachers are attempting to position God as the deliverer who is able to rise above any circumstance. And He is surely all of that, and more than able to. The problem is that only works for a people whose hearts are aligned with His interests and who have placed their faith in Christ and Christ alone.
To preach deliverance when their isn't repentance is an outright lie and misrepresentation of Christ. Read the prophets in the Old Testament to see if that is true. The New Testament confirms this as well, as the first words out of the mouth of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ were that those hearing their words were to repent for the Kingdom of God had arrived. Jesus is that kingdom.
Another thing to consider is most of the problems we face, are in fact the result of governments interfering in the lives of people. Yet, most continue to believe somehow this is best for them, as long as they get their false security from them. You still want to go back to Egypt for garlic and leeks? You'll find yourself in slavery to the very ones you give you the crumbs off their tables. Christians are called to something far greater than that in Christ.
Finally, we need to become staunch opponents of the Federal Reserve, which is the enabler of the out of control spending and promises made by the U.S. government. Any country with a central bank faces the same challenges and problems. We need to work toward and pray for the Federal Reserve to be abolished and government to be regulated to the protective role Christ allows them to operate in, as well as the legal function. Outside of that, government has no business extending itself beyond that very limited purpose.
For Christians, there needs to be a widespread repentance of our putting faith in government rather than Jesus Christ, and we need to place our faith wholly and only in Christ as our resource for all things.
After all, the scriptures teach us that He shall supply all our needs according to His riches in glory - (Philippians 4:19). We need to start embracing that as the truth.
Huge numbers of Christians have jumped on this unholy and ungodly bandwagon, in hope of getting their share of the loot from taxpayers and future generations.
The consequences of this evil will come back to haunt, not only America, but nations around the world, as evidenced by the crumbling of the European Union. That's just the beginning of sorrows for those who, in the end, are worshipping the state rather than God almighty, who allows for no competitors.
I've seen a number of "Christian" writers whine about the fact there may be cuts in some of their favorite, special interest programs, which of course benefit their so-called ministry.
The people of Jesus Christ have no business partnering with the government in the name of ministry on behalf of Jesus Christ. God does not allow for the glory to be given to any other, and the idea of Christians entering into these agreements so they can get crumbs from a false master's table is outrageous. Jesus Christ will answer this, and it won't be pretty before He's through with his judgement on the matter. It has already begun.
If you're Biblically literate at all, you should know that one of the major things Christ opposes is mixture. Mixing government and Christianity isn't allowable in any way, shape or form by God.
This has absolutely nothing to do with the idea of separation of Church and state, which doesn't exist in the constitution. I'm not talking about institutions being affected and permeated with the characteristics of Christ as revealed in the Holy Scriptures. I'm talking about Christians putting their faith in any government, anywhere in the world.
Men of God of old in the Scriptures taught us to not trust in horses and chariots, but in the name of our God ... no one or nothing else.
As for lessons from history, it has been proven over and over again that governments collapse when they overreach, and that is about to happen again in one of the worst economic events in history. I say that because of the interconnectivity of the global economy. Nations have become a set of dominoes, which when one topples the rest are drastically effected.
Is this inevitable. Yes! There are few politicians, commentators and media outlets willing to do and report on what must be done to right the situation. Those who are making attempts are viciously attacked and marginalized by the media, as they have largely become cheerleaders for the emerging socialist state, which will ultimately collapse under the weight of its heinous lies and promises that they are able to have a security blanket over the population from cradle to grave.
As we're seeing before our eyes, this is obviously unsustainable, even as protesters whine for even more and larger government. Don't be one of them.
If you're a Christian reading this, you need to repent and turn back and put your faith in Jesus Christ as your provider. Repentance is the starting point for individual and corporate change, and until that happens, you won't understand or be prepared for what's ahead.
Many Christian preachers are attempting to position God as the deliverer who is able to rise above any circumstance. And He is surely all of that, and more than able to. The problem is that only works for a people whose hearts are aligned with His interests and who have placed their faith in Christ and Christ alone.
To preach deliverance when their isn't repentance is an outright lie and misrepresentation of Christ. Read the prophets in the Old Testament to see if that is true. The New Testament confirms this as well, as the first words out of the mouth of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ were that those hearing their words were to repent for the Kingdom of God had arrived. Jesus is that kingdom.
Another thing to consider is most of the problems we face, are in fact the result of governments interfering in the lives of people. Yet, most continue to believe somehow this is best for them, as long as they get their false security from them. You still want to go back to Egypt for garlic and leeks? You'll find yourself in slavery to the very ones you give you the crumbs off their tables. Christians are called to something far greater than that in Christ.
Finally, we need to become staunch opponents of the Federal Reserve, which is the enabler of the out of control spending and promises made by the U.S. government. Any country with a central bank faces the same challenges and problems. We need to work toward and pray for the Federal Reserve to be abolished and government to be regulated to the protective role Christ allows them to operate in, as well as the legal function. Outside of that, government has no business extending itself beyond that very limited purpose.
For Christians, there needs to be a widespread repentance of our putting faith in government rather than Jesus Christ, and we need to place our faith wholly and only in Christ as our resource for all things.
After all, the scriptures teach us that He shall supply all our needs according to His riches in glory - (Philippians 4:19). We need to start embracing that as the truth.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
One of the immediate ways the U.S. government can cut back on spending is to get rid of the national parks and lands in the country, as it goes far beyond the purpose of Jesus Christ concerning government.
The idea of confiscating land so the government can implement its endlessly useless and irrelevant ideology on them is a crime.
It's far better for private individuals and industry to own land, as it can then be developed for something that is useful to society, rather than the government wastes concerning the earth God has given us.
Not only does the government take taxpayer dollars to run and operate the land, but then they force citizens to pay a fee for admission to the land the people allegedly own.
Every year though thousands of Americans are dooped into "volunteering" to clean up these public lands in what they are manipulated into thinking is some type of patriotic act.
Pressure needs to be exerted to have government sell the lands and get it into the hands of those that will do something good with it for the benefit of people.
The idea of confiscating land so the government can implement its endlessly useless and irrelevant ideology on them is a crime.
It's far better for private individuals and industry to own land, as it can then be developed for something that is useful to society, rather than the government wastes concerning the earth God has given us.
Not only does the government take taxpayer dollars to run and operate the land, but then they force citizens to pay a fee for admission to the land the people allegedly own.
Every year though thousands of Americans are dooped into "volunteering" to clean up these public lands in what they are manipulated into thinking is some type of patriotic act.
Pressure needs to be exerted to have government sell the lands and get it into the hands of those that will do something good with it for the benefit of people.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Marco Rubio, a Republican senator from Florida, spoke against the outrageous interference of the American government in the lives of the citizens of the country.
Rubio noted that the increased role of government has "actually weakened us as a people."
While this isn't a new message over the last several years, Rubio took it a step further to say that it's not simply an accounting problem, but is a direct connection with our culture. The culture of government has attempted to take the place of the culture of personal responsibility, said Rubio, and problems of overspending and the culture it has created can not be separated. In other words, both now have to be dealt with because of the entitlement culture the liberal, socialist government and its coherts have created.
The question continues to be put forth on whether or not America will return to its roots as a free nation under the rule of God, or it'll continue to spiral down into a progressive welfare state, which is already bankrupt and only held up by the endless creation of money out of nothing by the Federal Reserve, which is already beyond our ability to pay back.
Sen. Rubio also noted that in the recent past parents raised and took care of their children – then when their parents aged, those children paid it back by taking care of their parents. Neighbors also used to take care of their neighbors, not the nanny state.
Now the danger we face, as has already revealed itself in Europe, is the recipients of the welfare and handouts from the government are starting to throw tantrums, which in some cases have ended up in riots and loss of life, as the people slowly discover the government can't play god, and isn't almighty.
The socialist, progressive demonic idea of force wealth redistribution is ending. But it appears these people won't go away quietly, even as the reality of the death of the socialist dream fades into history. There will probably be a wicked response from those who won't admit, even in the light of empirical evidence, that socialism or so-called progressivism is dead, and never had a chance to succeed.
Jesus Christ loves a cheerful giver, and one that isn't forced or coerced into giving. That is the way to deal with the many challenges of life that require needs to be met.
The introduction of the nanny state has taken away some of the incentive of giving, and destroyed much of the former American way of live that had been influenced by Christianity. People now line up to gather money at the public trough rather than remain married, or even get married, as part of the financial commitment that marriage and raising a family, in fact is.
All of us should pray for the only God to move the hearts of His people, and people in general, away from large government, and return to trusting in Him and working to help one another; something that communities in America had always done.
Rubio noted that the increased role of government has "actually weakened us as a people."
While this isn't a new message over the last several years, Rubio took it a step further to say that it's not simply an accounting problem, but is a direct connection with our culture. The culture of government has attempted to take the place of the culture of personal responsibility, said Rubio, and problems of overspending and the culture it has created can not be separated. In other words, both now have to be dealt with because of the entitlement culture the liberal, socialist government and its coherts have created.
The question continues to be put forth on whether or not America will return to its roots as a free nation under the rule of God, or it'll continue to spiral down into a progressive welfare state, which is already bankrupt and only held up by the endless creation of money out of nothing by the Federal Reserve, which is already beyond our ability to pay back.
Sen. Rubio also noted that in the recent past parents raised and took care of their children – then when their parents aged, those children paid it back by taking care of their parents. Neighbors also used to take care of their neighbors, not the nanny state.
Now the danger we face, as has already revealed itself in Europe, is the recipients of the welfare and handouts from the government are starting to throw tantrums, which in some cases have ended up in riots and loss of life, as the people slowly discover the government can't play god, and isn't almighty.
The socialist, progressive demonic idea of force wealth redistribution is ending. But it appears these people won't go away quietly, even as the reality of the death of the socialist dream fades into history. There will probably be a wicked response from those who won't admit, even in the light of empirical evidence, that socialism or so-called progressivism is dead, and never had a chance to succeed.
Jesus Christ loves a cheerful giver, and one that isn't forced or coerced into giving. That is the way to deal with the many challenges of life that require needs to be met.
The introduction of the nanny state has taken away some of the incentive of giving, and destroyed much of the former American way of live that had been influenced by Christianity. People now line up to gather money at the public trough rather than remain married, or even get married, as part of the financial commitment that marriage and raising a family, in fact is.
All of us should pray for the only God to move the hearts of His people, and people in general, away from large government, and return to trusting in Him and working to help one another; something that communities in America had always done.
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