Don\u2019t Be a Fool – Nathele Graham – twotug@embarqmail.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.\u201d Psalm 14:1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It seems that in this day and age, people go out of their way to deny God. There\u2019s always been people who cannot see the truth, and they have always made life difficult for true Christians. Today, we have television and social media that promote all manner of sin and evil. The entertainment industry is an instrument of Satan and reaches most people with its message of evil. Children are sent to public school where they are indoctrinated into believing lies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It seems that only the Bible is forbidden. If a parent stands up and protests the choice of books in the school library, they are made to look like fools. Thank God there are parents who are brave enough to stand up and protest the filth being taught. Thank God for parents who are able to home school their children. In many cases, pastors have dropped the ball. Instead of using God\u2019s word as authority, many pastors have compromised truth and joined with the world. Instead of studying Scripture in seminary, psychological studies tell them how to run their congregations. Psychology does not bring salvation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All Scripture was directly spoken to the man who held the pen; it is directly from God. If you are ashamed to follow God\u2019s teachings, then you need to take a hard look at your faith. Are you ashamed of Jesus Christ? \u201cFor I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.\u201d Romans 1:16. Paul wasn\u2019t ashamed, and neither am I.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Apostle Paul wrote God-breathed letters to the men whom he trusted to be pastors. He encouraged them in the ways of choosing leaders, and how to deal with problems within the congregation. He never told these men to be more seeker friendly or use psychology to build up the congregation. No name-it-and-claim-it lies, or New Age heresy. Timothy was one such pastor to receive letters. Paul encouraged him to stand firm in the faith. \u201cBut thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness, Fight the Good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.\u201d 1 Timothy 6:11-12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These words should be burned upon the heart of every pastor. They should be burned upon the heart of every Christian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paul had a lot to say to Timothy that all pastors should pay attention to. \u201cCharge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.\u201d 1 Timothy 6:17-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That sort of shoots down the \u201cname-it-and-claim-it\u201d preachers, and those who are getting rich from compromising God\u2019s word to be \u201cseeker friendly\u201d. If God has blessed you with wealth in this world, be sure to use it for His glory. If He has not given you much money, praise Him. He has given you other blessings to be used for His glory. Too many TV preachers or those who run very large churches, all seem to encourage the listeners to \u201cGet their best life now\u201d, \u201cTell God what you want and He will be sure you get it\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s nothing in this life that can come close to the eternal life we have with Jesus. That\u2019s where our riches need to be stored. If you\u2019ve been blessed with money in this life, look around you and you\u2019ll find brothers and sisters in Christ who have needs that you can help with. The kindness you show to fellow Christians in Christ\u2019s name will be priceless when you step into eternity. If you aren\u2019t so rich, you can share the Gospel with friends and family who haven\u2019t yet come to salvation in Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Timothy was young, but was mentored by Paul, who encouraged him to stick to Scripture. \u201cO Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called; which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.\u201d 1 Timothy 6:20-21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s where many, many pastors fail. What is called \u201cscience\u201d today is often opposed to Scripture. Scripture says. \u201cIn the beginning, God created the Heaven and the earth.\u201d Genesis 1:1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s fact. Here\u2019s the fiction: Billions (or trillions) of years ago nothing came together and created everything. Not only that, but \u201cscience\u201d has proved itself wrong. The discovery of DNA should have sent those who believe evolution, into Bible study to learn facts. Instead, they keep adding millions of years to evolution and pretend they have the answers. It amazes me how \u201cscience\u201d keeps changing their \u201cfacts\u201d and people just keep believing their \u201c\u2026science falsely so called\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So-called \u201cscience\u201d is also trying to convince us that males can really be females, and females can really be males (only males carry the Y chromosome). This is a delusion that will only get worse as schools conspire to push the agenda of brainwashing young children. Here\u2019s the truth as Jesus told the Pharisees \u201cBut from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female. For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother and cleave to his wife; and they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh.\u201d Mark 10:6-8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What a mess this world is in because humans are trying to corrupt God\u2019s creation and deny His existence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are consequences to everything we do. Some are good, but some are bad. Sin brings bad consequences. \u201cFor the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.\u201d Romans 6:23.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adam found out the hard way that disobedience to God brings death. His sin had huge consequences. Not only did it ruin his life., but it has affected every human being since then. God-breathed Scripture is very clear in telling us the consequences of sin. It\u2019s death. That\u2019s pretty blunt, and leaves no \u201cwiggle room\u201d. Unfortunately, people keep on sinning. Do they not believe God? Do they think they are \u201cspecial\u201d and exempt from the wages of sin? You have to be very stubborn to deny God. Trees just didn\u2019t happen. Flowers didn\u2019t just happen. Dogs and cats didn\u2019t just happen. God created everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We understand that a painting doesn\u2019t just pop into existence, but someone had to paint it, but we think that the amazing things in this world just happened. That is a strong delusion. Believing this fairytale has consequences. \u201cBecause that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, and changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds and four-footed beasts, and creeping things.\u201d Romans 1:21-23.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
God will not be mocked. Don\u2019t worship the earth or make idols of any created thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The wages of the sin of rejecting God as the Creator is seen all around us. Even in Christian congregations. \u201cWherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.\u201d Romans 1:24-25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
God doesn\u2019t want anybody to face eternal death, but if a person insists upon believing lies and rejecting the God of all creation, then they have chosen their own punishment for their choices. As a society, we have chosen to reject God, and have to pay the penalty. \u201cFor this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.\u201d Romans 1:26-27.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
God will always forgive the truly repentant person, but if you continue to reject Him and embrace sin, your wages are death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You have to remember that God has given Scripture to teach us what He considers sin and how to turn from it. \u201cAnd even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, Without understanding, convenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:\u201d Romans 1:28-31.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s quite a list. Remember, these people are those who mocked and denied God, so why shouldn\u2019t He turn them over to the wages of their own choices? You may smugly think that you don\u2019t join in with the homosexual community, so you don\u2019t have to worry about the wages of that sin. Think again. Do you happen to be a liberal \u201cChristian\u201d who thinks Scripture should be changed to keep up with modern times? Do you think it\u2019s more important to be politically correct than Biblically correct? Are you so afraid of being accused of being judgmental that you invite those who embrace the homosexual agenda to be a part of your denomination? \u201cWho knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.\u201d Romans 1:32.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the judgment which God poured out on Sodom and Gomorrah? Brothers and sisters, we must stand firm upon God\u2019s truth. Scripture will never change because God never changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you choose to stand firm on God\u2019s truth and against the way of the world, you will face persecution. Generations of strong Christians have faced persecution and were thrown to lions, boiled in oil, beheaded, and much more heinous means of torture. These martyrs are the true heroes of history. They put God above their own security. \u201cIf the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.\u201d John 15:18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The world still hates Jesus, and more and more it seems as if \u201cChristians\u201d hate Him too. It might cost you a lot in order to reject worldly ways and follow Jesus. Friends and even family will make fun of you and may not want to be around you. \u201cIf ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.\u201d John 15:19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s Satan who is the ruler of this world, so if you follow worldly ways, you follow Satan. Don\u2019t be a fool. Follow Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is hope. Faith in Jesus Christ brings salvation. You must repent of your sin. Truly repent and turn from the sin that separates you from God. Remember religion won\u2019t save you. You can say all the hail Mary\u2019s you want, but salvation comes by no other means than faith in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. No matter what denomination you belong to, you cannot be saved by sitting in a pew or just by being baptized. You must understand that you are a sinner and only Christ can save you. \u201cNeither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.\u201d Acts 4:12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So many of us are yearning for the Rapture, and it will happen soon. Why does God wait? Well, He may be waiting for you to come to saving faith \u201cThe Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.\u201d 2 Peter 3:9. Turn to Him now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whatever lifestyle you embrace now, repent, turn from your sin, and put your faith in Jesus. No sin is too big that Jesus won\u2019t forgive you. The decision must be made on this side of Heaven. If you wait, death or the Rapture could happen at any moment which will leave you to face Hell on Earth. Eternity is a long time to be thinking \u201cOops\u201d. Don\u2019t be a fool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
God bless you all,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nathele Graham<\/p>\n\n\n\n
twotug@embarqmail.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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www.raptureready.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n
www.prophecyupdate.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n
www.raptureforums.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cPray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.\u201d Psalm 122:6.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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