Judges 21:25 “In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.”
Morals, ethics, character, honor, respect, charity, manners, ladies and gentlemen are terms that are disappearing from the American landscape of society today and we are reaping the consequences of a generation that does not know the Lord, nor have a moral compass to guide them; that live for radical lusts (the gods of this day), centered on sinful self-gratification … doing what is right in their own eyes. There is no king (God) to rule or command their life-style or actions. There is “no fear” of God; neither out of reverence or the consequence of their ways. They are a god unto themselves.
Examples are everywhere, and I’m sure that you all can tell me dozens of “first-hand” accounts. Here is one of mine:
A College girl, that I talk to frequently, told me of how a group of guy friends shamefully started talking immorally about fornication (sex outside of marriage) and degrading women to sex-objects for their pleasure. When she stood up for herself (and all women) and remonstrated the filthy obscenity, they reproved her saying: “Males have been born with sexual desires that naturally need to be met. This is our world today! By objecting to their lusts, females are suppressing their physical needs.” When confronted by an adult later on the matter, one of the guys voiced, “You and your standards are from a different era. We do not honor or respect your ideas or rules!” There is “no fear” of God. This reminds me of the different era that he and those who think likewise are like …
2Kings 17:34- 41 “They follow their former practices instead of truly worshiping the LORD and obeying the laws, regulations, instructions, and commands he gave the descendants of Jacob, whose name he changed to Israel (meaning God shall rule). For the LORD had made a covenant with the descendants of Jacob and commanded them: "Do not worship any other gods or bow before them or serve them or offer sacrifices to them. Worship only the LORD, who brought you out of Egypt with such mighty miracles and power. You must worship him and bow before him; offer sacrifices to him alone. Be careful to obey all the laws, regulations, instructions, and commands that he wrote for you. You must not worship any other gods. Do not forget the covenant I made with you, and do not worship other gods. You must worship only the LORD your God. He is the one who will rescue you from all your enemies." But the people would not listen and continued to follow their old ways. So while these new residents worshiped the LORD, they also worshiped their idols.”
The symbol of the clothing brand “No Fear” is a Skull with wings. The “Culture of death” has no fear of the consequences of sin, unbelief and rebellion against God’s standards. Darkness does not want equality, harmony, justice, etc., but just wants their perceived needs and desires met and preserved. To lie, to cheat, to steal, to lust, to hate, to disrespect and disobey to get what they want is acceptable in their eyes, because it meets their standards, as the means to the end result. I was once told that they will let you talk, but they do not listen to, or hear, what you have to say because they could care less. There is no fear of God, or Sin, or Hell.
Luke 6:43-49 A"A healthy tree does not bear bad fruit, nor does a poor tree bear good fruit. Every tree is known by the fruit it bears; you do not pick figs from thorn bushes or gather grapes from bramble bushes. A good person brings good out of the treasure of good things in his heart; a bad person brings bad out of his treasure of bad things. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. "Why do you call me, "Lord, Lord,' and yet don't do what I tell you? Anyone who comes to me and listens to my words and obeys them—I will show you what he is like. He is like a man who, in building his house, dug deep and laid the foundation on rock. The river flooded over and hit that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. But anyone who hears my words and does not obey them is like a man who built his house without laying a foundation; when the flood hit that house it fell at once—and what a terrible crash that was!" We need healthy trees, so start planting seeds. Hearts are not changed by our tolerance of sin, evil and unrighteousness, but by bringing to light sin against God and turning lives around to the redeeming by the “Cross” & atoning “Blood” of Jesus Christ.
How do we be involved in affecting the lives of these poor “lost” trees? Answer, by the “Great Commission” of our Lord. Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus drew near and said to them, "I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Go, then, to all peoples everywhere and make them my disciples: baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And I will be with you always, to the end of the age." The Kingdom of Heaven has a King … the Lord of Lords and King of Kings, Jesus Christ. God put us in the world, not to tolerate sin or be a part of it. The definition of “Holy” is to be “set apart” from the sinful world that we live in, but also to be “set apart” by God, for God’s purposes. In reverence, not fear, let us live in obedience to the perfect Will of God, and rejoice in your right relationship with the Lord. May we be a godly witness to this godless world, with the love of Christ. Where is the healthy "Fear of the Lord"?
Deuteronomy 32:3-4 "I will proclaim the name of the Lord. Oh, praise the greatness of our God! He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he."
Morals, ethics, character, honor, respect, charity, manners, ladies and gentlemen are terms that are disappearing from the American landscape of society today and we are reaping the consequences of a generation that does not know the Lord, nor have a moral compass to guide them; that live for radical lusts (the gods of this day), centered on sinful self-gratification … doing what is right in their own eyes. There is no king (God) to rule or command their life-style or actions. There is “no fear” of God; neither out of reverence or the consequence of their ways. They are a god unto themselves.
Examples are everywhere, and I’m sure that you all can tell me dozens of “first-hand” accounts. Here is one of mine:
A College girl, that I talk to frequently, told me of how a group of guy friends shamefully started talking immorally about fornication (sex outside of marriage) and degrading women to sex-objects for their pleasure. When she stood up for herself (and all women) and remonstrated the filthy obscenity, they reproved her saying: “Males have been born with sexual desires that naturally need to be met. This is our world today! By objecting to their lusts, females are suppressing their physical needs.” When confronted by an adult later on the matter, one of the guys voiced, “You and your standards are from a different era. We do not honor or respect your ideas or rules!” There is “no fear” of God. This reminds me of the different era that he and those who think likewise are like …
2Kings 17:34- 41 “They follow their former practices instead of truly worshiping the LORD and obeying the laws, regulations, instructions, and commands he gave the descendants of Jacob, whose name he changed to Israel (meaning God shall rule). For the LORD had made a covenant with the descendants of Jacob and commanded them: "Do not worship any other gods or bow before them or serve them or offer sacrifices to them. Worship only the LORD, who brought you out of Egypt with such mighty miracles and power. You must worship him and bow before him; offer sacrifices to him alone. Be careful to obey all the laws, regulations, instructions, and commands that he wrote for you. You must not worship any other gods. Do not forget the covenant I made with you, and do not worship other gods. You must worship only the LORD your God. He is the one who will rescue you from all your enemies." But the people would not listen and continued to follow their old ways. So while these new residents worshiped the LORD, they also worshiped their idols.”
The symbol of the clothing brand “No Fear” is a Skull with wings. The “Culture of death” has no fear of the consequences of sin, unbelief and rebellion against God’s standards. Darkness does not want equality, harmony, justice, etc., but just wants their perceived needs and desires met and preserved. To lie, to cheat, to steal, to lust, to hate, to disrespect and disobey to get what they want is acceptable in their eyes, because it meets their standards, as the means to the end result. I was once told that they will let you talk, but they do not listen to, or hear, what you have to say because they could care less. There is no fear of God, or Sin, or Hell.
Luke 6:43-49 A"A healthy tree does not bear bad fruit, nor does a poor tree bear good fruit. Every tree is known by the fruit it bears; you do not pick figs from thorn bushes or gather grapes from bramble bushes. A good person brings good out of the treasure of good things in his heart; a bad person brings bad out of his treasure of bad things. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. "Why do you call me, "Lord, Lord,' and yet don't do what I tell you? Anyone who comes to me and listens to my words and obeys them—I will show you what he is like. He is like a man who, in building his house, dug deep and laid the foundation on rock. The river flooded over and hit that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. But anyone who hears my words and does not obey them is like a man who built his house without laying a foundation; when the flood hit that house it fell at once—and what a terrible crash that was!" We need healthy trees, so start planting seeds. Hearts are not changed by our tolerance of sin, evil and unrighteousness, but by bringing to light sin against God and turning lives around to the redeeming by the “Cross” & atoning “Blood” of Jesus Christ.
How do we be involved in affecting the lives of these poor “lost” trees? Answer, by the “Great Commission” of our Lord. Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus drew near and said to them, "I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Go, then, to all peoples everywhere and make them my disciples: baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And I will be with you always, to the end of the age." The Kingdom of Heaven has a King … the Lord of Lords and King of Kings, Jesus Christ. God put us in the world, not to tolerate sin or be a part of it. The definition of “Holy” is to be “set apart” from the sinful world that we live in, but also to be “set apart” by God, for God’s purposes. In reverence, not fear, let us live in obedience to the perfect Will of God, and rejoice in your right relationship with the Lord. May we be a godly witness to this godless world, with the love of Christ. Where is the healthy "Fear of the Lord"?
Deuteronomy 32:3-4 "I will proclaim the name of the Lord. Oh, praise the greatness of our God! He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he."
In Christ, Brian
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