We all grew up under this light , and so much more that resembles it.
The problem is, for many Bible believing Christians , their eyes will , at some point , open to the truth . When they do , they will be met head on with this kind of thinking.
To object to these things means (too many) you are un American. No one wants to be called that.
To best describe what "our eyes being opened" means , I guess if I had to sum it up in one sentence it might be something like - " when one sees how utterly fruitless , the best of human wisdom can achieve."
Be ready for a ton of accusations as one begins to become aware of this. Only ridiculas accusations can answer the one whose eyes are being opened. That's one sure way they are being opened.
People say "we'd prefer to go back to the stone age" or "we don't like progress" and yes, even "Christians should vote , no matter what the cost ."
People think and say things like "we are throwing in the towel" if we do not vote, making the voter think things are in mans control. This is done all the while , the leaders are saying, it is not in our control.
This type of contradictory thinking shows up Sunday after Sunday in churches everywhere and after awhile, it gets frustrating.
As we observe well known Christians , popular names from large ministries , encourage Christians to vote , I am reminded that even Moses permitted divorce.
But the difference here is so vast that too miss it truly indicates the severity of peoples blindness.
Many will say Moses allowing divorce and Christian leaders encouraging voting , are not the same.
Yet both seek to permit something God is against.
But one stood on Gods Word when asked to address an issue..
The other is driven by their own fears .
If you think I'm kidding, I am not.
There are many people who remember what freedom and liberty is. Now, that freedom and liberty is not in a Biblical sense. The Biblical view, or Gods view , of freedom and liberty , look nothing like what we know of.
Telling that to others is next to impossible.
The freedom and liberty we are used too is in a sense of making our lives , on this earth , more at ease (as best as can be anyway) and more livable.
I sadly, voted that way many times. I wanted to keep a society as close to what I grew up with. I connected my vote to those who paid a price so as for me to have this privilege.
But the truth is so much more. The truth is hard to swallow , many times.
As I have indicated throughout this blog, the things that cause Christian leaders to act upon are many times the very things they object to or fear or do not like.
What drives the seeker friendly church is wrapped in a package that pretends to be in a context of "we only care about the one who isn't attending church" but truth be known , the changes made to accommodate that are the very things the leaders do not like.
And the same with the election.
Many leaders know what will happen if this country keeps heading in the direction it is. None of us want that.
Many ignore what they know will occur.
Many falsely accuse those who warn others.
Many seek to unite with others on some common cause (I seem to remember a tower being built that way, in the Old Testament)
All of this is wrapped in a package of we only doin this for the betterment of mankind .
Objecting to it will find that one with much grief so to avoid that, we just clam up and go along for the ride.
It goes without saying , that the harshest form of judgement is , giving the people what they want. Because of that , we will all go thru this , whether we agree or not.
We have grown up so long , in denying the judgement we are currently in , we have become masters at kidding ourselves.
The most intense struggle anyone can have , is with themselves, as their eyes begin to open , to Gods truth. This is why reading Gods Word is not popular.
I actually find it quite ingenious , when we think about it.
Centuries ago , Gods Word was not available too the public , as a way to keep it from the people.
Today , it is everywhere , in plain sight , in every home , and it is still hidden from the people.
People buy into the lies, they do not have time or this book is too hard . Preachers will avoid clear harsh examples of what God thinks of all this.
Lets take a close look at this Fox article I saw. my thoughts will be in red.
I like this columnist. My dismay most often is in how those in the public eye cant be straight and water down every issue. It is a well known fact that politicians speak on an elementary level when campaigning , Preachers read from watered down versions because they think their congregation cant handle the "Big person Bible" and at times , the media follows the flow.
This article reveal that.
Reveals what , we ask?
How long will it be till people get tired of being viewed as fools?
here is the article in full
http://nation.foxnews.com/2016/05/12/starnes-should-christians-vote-donald-trump
Should Christians Vote for Donald Trump?
10:00AM EDT 5/13/2016
Todd Starnes
To be honest, though, Donald Trump could walk the aisle at a Billy Graham Crusade, while waving a King James Bible and singing "Amazing Grace" and it still wouldn't be enough to convince the holier-than-thou club. (Reuters) Yup , that's me folks. But not for the same reasons as this so called "never trump " crowd.
It is sad that Christians with a brain are dubbed "holier than thou." I am telling ya, it is getting to be the time where the average Christian will have to make a choice. These Christians who have never read Gods Word in context are sure to trip big time when they see the list of names telling them its ok for them to vote for trump.
All they see are the names they heard before saying its ok to vote and since it is far more easier to criticize those who object to this trump guy than it is to actually compare things and do research on this , they will blindly vote for who the respectably Christian community says.
For many Christians—Donald Trump is like a bucket of store-bought chicken at a Wednesday night church supper. It may be a culinary heresy—but folks will still eat it.
For many Christians—Donald Trump is like a bucket of store-bought chicken at a Wednesday night church supper. It may be a culinary heresy—but folks will still eat it.
And since that is true , it tops many lists of why I am probably gonna sit this election out.
That's the best-case scenario
How stupid are people? As we read these articles fast, we miss how dumb we can be. An admission that "heresy" is the "best case scenario"...and yet we should feel good voting .
for the Trump campaign as they try to woo wary evangelical Christians.
First things first. We sure could use less of them. "evangelical Christians." How fortunate are we, to be "wooing" them." Haven't they done enough damage to the church ? Now they wanna finish off this country?
Many are still not convinced that the man who has had more wives than there are letters to the Corinthians shares their view from the pew.
Now that's just a dumb sentence. Funny but dumb.
It's not just the #NeverTrump crowd that is causing the campaign to worry. It's the unknown number of evangelicals who may stay home on Election Day.
This article will help correct that. These evangelicals just need a little push from a reputable media outlet ,toss in some well known names so they can say to others "see, I am not the only one voting for him" and that will just enough for these Bible illiterate church goers to sleep at night.
A popular quote by the renowned Pastor Charles Haddon Spurgeon has been trending on social networking websites.
"Of two evils choose none," Spurgeon once said.
ya know, Spurgeon said a lot of good things but leave it too evangelicals to quote famous theologians as they do their Bibles. Selected quotes or passages . I am sure that quote could apply to the last several elections.
But is that really our best and only option—to throw in the towel?
I was having some fun up too this point but it is getting to be more and more ridiculas and somewhat even offensive.
It is almost like we do not read our Bibles anymore and we have no clue as to what God is doing.
Christians have been so long, adding to Christian principles as well as getting them backwards that we lump prayer in with "throwing in the towel."
The best many Christians can do is accuse those who choose not to vote that they are anti vote or un American.
I am not so annoyed as to how this article is written than I am of the fact that many Christians will fall for this language hook , line and sinker.
Do Christians get to claim the moral high ground by electing President Hillary Clinton?
I can see this sentence. Its got words and nouns , etc. But just as it is with any seeker friendly sermon, I can not make heads or tails of this thought. Christians do not "get" to claim anything but Jesus death and resurrection . And is the phrase "moral high ground" put in the same thought with Clinton?! Is staying away from trump and voting Hilary "high ground?"
"The idea of not voting—you're sacrificing your Christian worldview on the altar of political expediency," said Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference.
I am getting to the point where I am reaching my "disgust" limit. This comment by this person is so slick that so many Christians will never see it. Look up that word "expediency." I did.
I am glad I read thru the Bible verse by verse and word for word. In doing so it has helped me spot serious deception that for many years fooled me. I would rather spend the rest of my life being accused of being too critical than to go back to buying this kind of fast talking. I know many people who think that the end result to our (so called) wise informed voting, that this will prepare the way for the Lord to return. My suggestion to the one who likes this view? Do not read that Bible .
"It is silly to talk about not voting for either candidate.
This kind of false accusation aint nuthin compared to what discerning Christians will receive as time goes by. Imagine, thinking its silly to even talk about.The kind of "discerning" I mean is anything that doesn't agree with the mainstream.
Every single Christian should vote."
I sure would like to see chapter and verse on that.
As I type this, it made me think that maybe I was too hard on many in the past that chose not to vote. Now, many of those were just lazy or just uninformed. But there are many that had good reason , in the past , not too vote . I too also fooled and all it took for my eyes to be opened was to first , read Gods Word in context and then be faced with a first time ever situation, where I might not vote.ans
ya know, Spurgeon said a lot of good things but leave it too evangelicals to quote famous theologians as they do their Bibles. Selected quotes or passages . I am sure that quote could apply to the last several elections.
But is that really our best and only option—to throw in the towel?
I was having some fun up too this point but it is getting to be more and more ridiculas and somewhat even offensive.
It is almost like we do not read our Bibles anymore and we have no clue as to what God is doing.
Christians have been so long, adding to Christian principles as well as getting them backwards that we lump prayer in with "throwing in the towel."
The best many Christians can do is accuse those who choose not to vote that they are anti vote or un American.
I am not so annoyed as to how this article is written than I am of the fact that many Christians will fall for this language hook , line and sinker.
Do Christians get to claim the moral high ground by electing President Hillary Clinton?
I can see this sentence. Its got words and nouns , etc. But just as it is with any seeker friendly sermon, I can not make heads or tails of this thought. Christians do not "get" to claim anything but Jesus death and resurrection . And is the phrase "moral high ground" put in the same thought with Clinton?! Is staying away from trump and voting Hilary "high ground?"
"The idea of not voting—you're sacrificing your Christian worldview on the altar of political expediency," said Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference.
I am getting to the point where I am reaching my "disgust" limit. This comment by this person is so slick that so many Christians will never see it. Look up that word "expediency." I did.
I am glad I read thru the Bible verse by verse and word for word. In doing so it has helped me spot serious deception that for many years fooled me. I would rather spend the rest of my life being accused of being too critical than to go back to buying this kind of fast talking. I know many people who think that the end result to our (so called) wise informed voting, that this will prepare the way for the Lord to return. My suggestion to the one who likes this view? Do not read that Bible .
"It is silly to talk about not voting for either candidate.
This kind of false accusation aint nuthin compared to what discerning Christians will receive as time goes by. Imagine, thinking its silly to even talk about.The kind of "discerning" I mean is anything that doesn't agree with the mainstream.
Every single Christian should vote."
I sure would like to see chapter and verse on that.
As I type this, it made me think that maybe I was too hard on many in the past that chose not to vote. Now, many of those were just lazy or just uninformed. But there are many that had good reason , in the past , not too vote . I too also fooled and all it took for my eyes to be opened was to first , read Gods Word in context and then be faced with a first time ever situation, where I might not vote.ans
Franklin Graham, the president of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, said Christians need to take a stand in 2016.
Ok, so here is where it gets tough for me. Well , not that tough but many will either think I am back peddling or they might think I am judging him. You see , I have much respect for Franklin and his ministry. What makes objecting to things is, people think in "right or wrong and labels."
Since God is the only one right, that makes the rest of us wrong, even me. It is hard when one wrong person wants to object to another wrong person, but I suppose we do it all the time.
The problem is...the first thing said was "Christians need to take a stand in 2016 " and the connected that to ---->>"You don't just stay home and not vote—you vote," Graham told me.
Christians, myself included , have no real idea of what "taking a stand" means. You see, its not what's being said. Its what these things get connected too. Again, modern sermons in churches , do the same thing , all across this land and we all grew up under this mess. These connections we make are many times considered universal when in truth I wonder if the connection can be made at all. As for me, the only thing I have found too smooth out this mess is to read things and take things in their intended context. Sadly , all good and respectable men, such as Franklin , have to work with , is a complacent , often too busy too care , generation. This connection continues ---->
"Vote for the candidates (who) best support biblical truth and biblical values." The premise is solidly in place by now for msny Christians to trip on . It is not intentional. This is the natural course for the human mindset to travel. The addressing a culture that doesn't care. Too further prove my points, sentences such as the next one are needed ------>
But what if your candidate is not exactly an altar boy in good standing? it pains me to have to remind anyone that , who on this earth is an "altar boy in good standing." Not even an altar boy fits that. This addressing a complacent culture continues ------>>
Ok, so here is where it gets tough for me. Well , not that tough but many will either think I am back peddling or they might think I am judging him. You see , I have much respect for Franklin and his ministry. What makes objecting to things is, people think in "right or wrong and labels."
Since God is the only one right, that makes the rest of us wrong, even me. It is hard when one wrong person wants to object to another wrong person, but I suppose we do it all the time.
The problem is...the first thing said was "Christians need to take a stand in 2016 " and the connected that to ---->>"You don't just stay home and not vote—you vote," Graham told me.
Christians, myself included , have no real idea of what "taking a stand" means. You see, its not what's being said. Its what these things get connected too. Again, modern sermons in churches , do the same thing , all across this land and we all grew up under this mess. These connections we make are many times considered universal when in truth I wonder if the connection can be made at all. As for me, the only thing I have found too smooth out this mess is to read things and take things in their intended context. Sadly , all good and respectable men, such as Franklin , have to work with , is a complacent , often too busy too care , generation. This connection continues ---->
"Vote for the candidates (who) best support biblical truth and biblical values." The premise is solidly in place by now for msny Christians to trip on . It is not intentional. This is the natural course for the human mindset to travel. The addressing a culture that doesn't care. Too further prove my points, sentences such as the next one are needed ------>
But what if your candidate is not exactly an altar boy in good standing? it pains me to have to remind anyone that , who on this earth is an "altar boy in good standing." Not even an altar boy fits that. This addressing a complacent culture continues ------>>
"In some races, it may not always be clear," Graham said. "You may have to hold your nose and choose of the two." If that thought doesn't prove a point , nothing will. What point is that? That somewhere along the line , Christians stopped reading their Bibles. Now the ones that know Gods Word in context are forced too come down to their level as to encourage them to do something (vote) so as to avoid living in a culture most thinking believers know, will occur.
So what are Lutheran church ladies and Baptist deacons and Church of God Sunday school teachers supposed to do? Should Christians vote for Donald Trump? First, lets remove all the stupid labels we give others and this decision is , as its stated later, between them and God. That's its. Since voting or not voting are both in error , it makes no sense for one crowd to judge another.
I decided to assemble an all-star panel to address that question. I reached out to Franklin Graham, Samuel Rodriguez, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee and Richard Land, president of Southern Evangelical Seminary. Has anyone stopped to wonder if these can be united? What would unite them? Where has their beliefs come from? I sense that the one writing this. the columnist sought to seek an opinion of very different minded individuals . That seems to be the modern template used when looking for answers in what we have come to know as "fairness" in this culture. To question this method is sure to have the one questioning it , labeled many ,not so pleasant things.
"Can a Christian vote for Donald Trump running against Hillary Clinton? I would say yes," Dr. Land told me. "Is it OK for Christians to vote for Donald Trump? That's a decision for each individual Christian to make for himself or herself." This language is also used from many pulpits. First , give the one wondering permission to do whatever, then swing it around to remind that one, its between them and God. This gets the preacher and politician , off the hook and puts it back where it always was and never left it. meaning "the buck stops here" but the person is never quite sure where the "buck" stops. Is it with them or is it with God? Articles like this never help answer that.
Land told me he plans to "vote against Hillary Clinton, and I don't believe in third-party candidates."
"Can a Christian vote for Donald Trump running against Hillary Clinton? I would say yes," Dr. Land told me. "Is it OK for Christians to vote for Donald Trump? That's a decision for each individual Christian to make for himself or herself." This language is also used from many pulpits. First , give the one wondering permission to do whatever, then swing it around to remind that one, its between them and God. This gets the preacher and politician , off the hook and puts it back where it always was and never left it. meaning "the buck stops here" but the person is never quite sure where the "buck" stops. Is it with them or is it with God? Articles like this never help answer that.
Land told me he plans to "vote against Hillary Clinton, and I don't believe in third-party candidates."
"I'm perturbed—deeply perturbed that I'm presented with such a lousy choice, but that's who the American people have selected," he told me. "I suspect I am not alone among my fellow Americans in saying that I will cast my vote with no joy." Notice where the emphasis is. the , vote. Squarely on the vote while at the same time, its God? Which is it folks. Let me ask ya, how has this voting our principles worked out so far? Its not a question of whether we should vote or not. Its a question of , what is God doing and the answer to that is , He is judging us. If we haven't figured that out by now, I doubt a few months before some election will reveal it. We are coming up on ,in this article , the lie that is propelling this thinking.
But that's the key—actually voting on Election Day. this mindset gets sadder and sadder as I read on. I myself believe in the vote, but this mindset has run amuck and no longer fits Gods Word.
But that's the key—actually voting on Election Day. this mindset gets sadder and sadder as I read on. I myself believe in the vote, but this mindset has run amuck and no longer fits Gods Word.
"I will vote my Christian values," Rodriguez said."MY Christian values" we are getting close to the main lie now.
"It's life,that's a "value"? the family ethos,I had to look up that word "ethos." it's religious liberty, if people know that this kind of liberty will get their head cut off or their house burned down , then ok. I'm guessing most don't know that it's limited government. The only ones who knew about limited gov't were the ones no longer taught to our kids and the ones who most under 30 have great distain for--our founders. That's the person I'm going to vote for." as we know, no such candidate exists.
"It's life,that's a "value"? the family ethos,I had to look up that word "ethos." it's religious liberty, if people know that this kind of liberty will get their head cut off or their house burned down , then ok. I'm guessing most don't know that it's limited government. The only ones who knew about limited gov't were the ones no longer taught to our kids and the ones who most under 30 have great distain for--our founders. That's the person I'm going to vote for." as we know, no such candidate exists.
Rodriquez conceded that the 2016 candidates are not his "dream team"—but he's only concerned about one issue—the Supreme Court. Ta-daa ! there it is. The lie that will hook the "on the fence Christian voter." I get annoyed at those who think I do not care. As I see it, vote if you want or don't vote if you want. That is not the point. The issue is, Christian leaders running around telling everyone , Christians, that they Need to vote and they site reasons such as this. And earlier on , it was folks like me who were labeled "holier than thou." Let me ask you, how's that Conservative court working for ya? I know. Lets ask two gay men or maybe the 54 million aborted babies . We have been fed this "the majority wins" stuff so long, we still believe it. People can and will do what they want. Just don't connect this choice to some makeup of some court . The one who said this comment is more afraid , and rightfully so, than letting on. We all should be. But why does not turning to Jesus emphasized this much. We are a nation that has turned its back on God and somehow we think God will just give that a wink and a nod. Well, to say that better, we all know severe judgement is coming. We just don't want it to occur in our lifetimes.
"I'm going to vote for protecting the Supreme Court from judges that are activists—that run counter to our Judeo-Christian value system." Somebody needs to get this guy a newspaper or some access to the internet. They should also encourage him to look over recent history . It is true, God has undeservingly blessed this nation , yet for a people who says that as much as we do , we sure do forget in times like these. What I mean is, all the "leaders" pushing the vote. It is pointless to persuade one who has strong convictions but I am afraid many will succumb to this kind of language. A language that says its God yet Gods needing our help.
Huckabee, who was a preacher before he was a politician, has been a supporter of Trump. And he's also been mentioned as a possible vice presidential running mate. Gee, never saw that coming (not!)
Huckabee, who was a preacher before he was a politician, has been a supporter of Trump. And he's also been mentioned as a possible vice presidential running mate. Gee, never saw that coming (not!)
He told me Christians can and should vote for Trump. I am not sure if I should be laughing here or insulted. Can we imagine being told this or that we "can" and "should" vote for this guy. Has anyone stopped to consider his total ineptness and blatant avoiding issues when seeking this office? I have heard it said , and I believe it, that for so long , we are accustomed to voting for smart sounding people and seeing nothing done , soo when a slick, fast talking (while saying nothing) candidate comes along , who talks to people like they are two year olds, even the more affluent of this society will fall prey to his words. We are witnessing this now.
"I'm not going to try and suggest that Donald Trump is in any way the reincarnation of the apostle Paul," Huckabee said. a comment like that is a sure indicator , we are about to head in a very wrong direction.
"But he's been very open to not only dialogue with—but listen to and understand where many people in the faith community are coming from." There is so much wrong with this thought it is hard to fathom. But it fits the mindset this and past generations were deceived into believing. I suggest that if this comment makes sense too you, stay far away from the major/minor prophets of Gods Word. Oh...that's right. Preachers don't read those in context.
"I'm not going to try and suggest that Donald Trump is in any way the reincarnation of the apostle Paul," Huckabee said. a comment like that is a sure indicator , we are about to head in a very wrong direction.
"But he's been very open to not only dialogue with—but listen to and understand where many people in the faith community are coming from." There is so much wrong with this thought it is hard to fathom. But it fits the mindset this and past generations were deceived into believing. I suggest that if this comment makes sense too you, stay far away from the major/minor prophets of Gods Word. Oh...that's right. Preachers don't read those in context.
He predicted Trump, if elected, would have a very strong relationship with evangelicals.That's good but even many Christians don't want that. Here is your prove that when God opens the eyes of the believer , their number one obstacle will be that "evangelical" Christian. Get used to it. It will happen. A separation is on the horizon. Its already here but the heat is being turned up . If you are a believer not interested in uniting with different faiths, you are in for a tough ride. Question is, are you ready for that? You either believe the entire Word of God or you believe the "evangelical." That's your choice. You cant have both.
"Donald Trump could well be a great president for those of us who are evangelicals," Huckabee told me.
Besides, Huckabee pointed out, the Republicans have nominated people who are far more contemptuous of the evangelical community. Ok...he caught me here. Yes, that's true and I pulled the switch for several of them.
Anybody remember Sen. John McCain's infamous "agents of intolerance" rhetoric? In 2000, McCain said parts of the religious right were divisive and even un-American—in reporting by The New York Times. first of all , they still say that. They hide it better. This article even indicates that. And second, those parts that were "divisive and un American" are better called ,"becoming aware believers."
So what's a good Christian to do?
Pray, Graham said.finally some straight talk
He's been leading prayer gatherings outside capitol buildings in all 50 states. Tens of thousands of Americans have attended the "Decision America" events.
He's been leading prayer gatherings outside capitol buildings in all 50 states. Tens of thousands of Americans have attended the "Decision America" events.
""We aren't supporting political candidates," he said. "I'm encouraging Christians to vote.darn , straight talk did not last long.
The problem in our country today is that we have allowed the progressive to take God out of our government. We have allowed godless secularism to take control of Washington." the language gets confusing and tricky here. It gets fuzzy as to how much authority a praying Christian has. We are told unlimited , because it is God who is in control. What gets fuzzy is, if we are praying that progressive mindsets stays out of our culture, does the average Christian know what that means? Its kind of like, Christians will pray for a Godly man in the Whitehouse but never consider what might occur if that were to become a reality. I can assure you, it isn't gonna be that cushy life we enjoy now. Christians pray for all kinds of things, never giving thought as to what the answer might look like. We pray for revival. Do we understand that persecution accompanies that answer?
This answer gets fuzzy because the problem is not what we allow or don't allow. The problem is, we are separated from a Holy God. The average church goer is not interested in that or maybe they think its not connected with their vote. They're wrong.
Land suggested Trump could win over evangelicals by offering a few olive branches—like naming Sen. Ted Cruz as his pick to the Supreme Court. I am sure those evangelicals are shallow enough to buy that.a
The problem in our country today is that we have allowed the progressive to take God out of our government. We have allowed godless secularism to take control of Washington." the language gets confusing and tricky here. It gets fuzzy as to how much authority a praying Christian has. We are told unlimited , because it is God who is in control. What gets fuzzy is, if we are praying that progressive mindsets stays out of our culture, does the average Christian know what that means? Its kind of like, Christians will pray for a Godly man in the Whitehouse but never consider what might occur if that were to become a reality. I can assure you, it isn't gonna be that cushy life we enjoy now. Christians pray for all kinds of things, never giving thought as to what the answer might look like. We pray for revival. Do we understand that persecution accompanies that answer?
This answer gets fuzzy because the problem is not what we allow or don't allow. The problem is, we are separated from a Holy God. The average church goer is not interested in that or maybe they think its not connected with their vote. They're wrong.
Land suggested Trump could win over evangelicals by offering a few olive branches—like naming Sen. Ted Cruz as his pick to the Supreme Court. I am sure those evangelicals are shallow enough to buy that.a
"That would help pro-lifers a lot," L and told me. "Ted would be easy to confirm too. A lot of senators would vote for him just to get him out of the Senate. Mitch McConnell might lead the fight."
That's true. maybe God will forget about those 54 million aborted babies. We are getting what we deserve , in trump.
"If he picked an evangelical as his running mate—that would help too," he added. lets give this mindset a plus, for at least trying. Then the next time you pass by a field of cow manure, spray some men's cologne on it .
To be honest, though, Donald Trump could walk the aisle at a Billy Graham Crusade, while waving a King James Bible and singing "Amazing Grace" and it still wouldn't be enough to convince the holier-than-thou club. stop calling me "holier than thou!" It bugs me, I'll admit it. I'd like to think the one who says this would see it as an unjust connection.
And for all you folks quoting Spurgeon—I would offer this rebuttal: not to vote is to vote.
and so goes the final nail in this "getting Christians to vote" coffin. We cater to the one who never research anything , making them think they are vital while inviting guilt on the informed crowd with strong convictions.
Again, vote if you want or don't vote if you want. My purpose for looking at this article line by line was to demonstrate how words are used to create a mindset. In this case, the mindset being , if a Christian doesn't vote , they are somehow un American and or aiding the decline of this nation. If I sit this vote out, it will be my first . The reasons for that have nothing whatsoever to do with anything this article has indicated. My reasons are more towards knowing what God thinks of all this and when I think on that , I cringe. It should bring me too my knees and ask Gods forgiveness for being so foolish as tooo not have been praying more and sharing the Gospel with my friends and co workers.
Their are real answers to todays issues but no one wants too discuss those. They know that if their prayers are answered , it will bring on more persecution then they are ready for. My last several votes are what I call a "Hezekiah" vote. In other words, judgement will come , but not in my lifetime. Well , its becoming clearer by the day , it just might come in my life time.
Don't allow others to go against your strong convictions. I understand those who will vote and I understand those who will not. Lets keep this simple.
tryreadNit!
and so goes the final nail in this "getting Christians to vote" coffin. We cater to the one who never research anything , making them think they are vital while inviting guilt on the informed crowd with strong convictions.
Again, vote if you want or don't vote if you want. My purpose for looking at this article line by line was to demonstrate how words are used to create a mindset. In this case, the mindset being , if a Christian doesn't vote , they are somehow un American and or aiding the decline of this nation. If I sit this vote out, it will be my first . The reasons for that have nothing whatsoever to do with anything this article has indicated. My reasons are more towards knowing what God thinks of all this and when I think on that , I cringe. It should bring me too my knees and ask Gods forgiveness for being so foolish as tooo not have been praying more and sharing the Gospel with my friends and co workers.
Their are real answers to todays issues but no one wants too discuss those. They know that if their prayers are answered , it will bring on more persecution then they are ready for. My last several votes are what I call a "Hezekiah" vote. In other words, judgement will come , but not in my lifetime. Well , its becoming clearer by the day , it just might come in my life time.
Don't allow others to go against your strong convictions. I understand those who will vote and I understand those who will not. Lets keep this simple.
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