Duality Within: Good Things Take Time ~ Make a Difference

 

Do you deserve a reward? 

"So you too, when you have done everything that was assigned and commanded you, say, ‘We are unworthy servants [undeserving of praise or a reward, for we have not gone beyond our obligation]; we have merely done what we ought to do.’" — Luke 17:10 - AMP

And as for you, the anointing whom you received from Him abides in you, 

and you have no need for anyone to teach you. 

But as His anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and is not a lie, 

and just as He has taught you, abide in Him. 

— 1 John 2:27

Reward is what many strive for, those who lead in religion teach all about it, and the countless that attend, follow after what they say. Because of this reward that they believe they will get; many do what they think the Bible is requiring of them. 

But...

• Is it truly from deep within the heart...are people genuine in doing what is right? 

Countless are taught they are chosen, while others are told they are not. Leaders taking the place of God, taking what doesn't belong to them and deciding who belong, or who don't belong to God. These lead with their religious creeds and man-made traditions/rules/doctrines...deciding who and what God approves. 

Sadly, most don't follow the scriptures properly... never realizing that the Bible discerns the heart and God keeps things hidden from those whose hearts are not right. Followers tend to get EXALTED into believing it's all about them, it's all about the reward. These don't realize they follow after man/flesh (sin), not God... following deception, a false understanding, following the false prophet and/or human wisdom (their own understanding).

Many seem to think that believing in Christ is how one is born again, being clueless to what this actually means. Many claim to believe in Christ, thinking it's by confessing with their mouth that they're true believers... yet they can't seem to see how their behavior proves otherwise. 

All are sinners, but most "believers" tend to think that their belief is ABOVE others who don't believe like them, it's their belief that is right and they (some without realizing) treat people who don't align with their belief as if they are beneath them. That's the epitome of EXALTATION. They are the rich of this world NOT recognizing just how poor they really are. Following after religion, their own belief and not God.

The Pharisee in the verses to follow represents the self-righteous (those who believe they're aligned with God) by following their religion and\or religious beliefs compared to those who genuinely try to do the right thing, knowing they are imperfect and keep fighting to do what's right. Who don't see themselves ABOVE any other by what they believe...religious or not. The temple is from within us, it's not about man-made buildings, it's in the mind of our hearts. (1Corinthians 3:16; Hebrews 4:12-13)

“Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and was praying these things to himself: ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other people: swindlers, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I pay tithes 👉 of all that I get.’ But the tax collector, standing some distance away, was even unwilling to lift up his eyes to heaven, but was beating his chest, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, the sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other, for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

— Luke 18:10-14

whatever 👉 prayer or supplication is made by ANY MAN or by all Your people Israel, each of whom knows the affliction of his own heart, and spreads his hands toward this house; then listen in heaven Your dwelling place, and forgive and act and give to each according to all his ways, whose heart You know, for You alone know the hearts of all the sons of men, that they may fear You all the days that they live upon the face of the land which You have given to our fathers.

— 1 Kings 8:38-40

Leading by example... it's not by what they say that makes them a true believer but it's by what they do. All religious tend to believe "their belief" and understanding is ABOVE another's, causing countless debates, disputes, arguments and division. One side telling you to stay away from another. Even the so-called "accepting" churches/believers keep you at a distance, controlling what you can or cannot do within "their" church, study group or discussions. Follow their creeds, their rules, their belief and/or understanding or you will never fit in. Their ACTIONS speaking LOUDER than their words.

• Is that LOVE?

They reveal who they truly are, proving it's about them and their belief...claiming it's about God but revealing otherwise. One thing God has shown me is to ALWAYS be OPEN to what others feel, think and believe. I agree...ALL should have a voice, whether it's aligned with God or not.

Religion is a poor example of who God is and is the main reason many stay away from God. They are the stumbling block. People preferring to be of the world than to be like those who supposedly represent God. I know this firsthand as I lived it most of my life and know countless others who have lived it too. Finding more kindness in the world than in any religious group, only those who have been conformed to it (indoctrinated) would disagree.

Indoctrinated: teach (a person or group) to accept a set of beliefs 👉 uncritically.

Critical thinking and discernment require being open to ALL people and their beliefs, religious or not, my Father has given me many beautiful revelations about people in general. All have beauty in them regardless of where their path has taken them, good or bad. It's making bad choices that guide countless down the wrong path. Many siding with bad spirits, having improper motives, never understanding they resist the True Spirit from within.

I've learned that no matter what one believes, all have the right to feel what they do, respecting that their life is their own personal journey. What works for one doesn't always work for another. It's what one does during that journey that reveals their true faith. If people are allowed to be who they are and not controlled into a belief system (indoctrination), this world could possibly be a better place. They would be free to love as they choose. Religion is a mask people wear to feal better about themselves, but it's on the surface, beneath it all... it never heals them, it just divides.

Many cling to their churches/synagogues/sects as if it's where they will find God. THERE'S THE DECEPTION. The place built with hands is loaded with false teachers, misguiding and misrepresenting who God is...countless relying on it, without realizing they allow that place (sect or persons) to become their GOD. This is why God does not dwell in places built with hands, because religion in itself is a false god (idolatry)...taking payment to teach God's word. Religion is man-made, it's of flesh...SIN.

For we know that the Law is spiritual, but I am fleshly, having been sold into bondage under sin.

— So now, no longer am I the one working it out, but sin which dwells in me.

— I find then the principle that in me evil is present—in me who wants to do good. For I joyfully concur with the law of God in the inner man,

— Romans 7:14, 17, 21-22

There are many beautiful people in the world, within all religions and many beautiful people without religion, it should always be about the person, who they are, the genuine kindness they show toward others, and not what they follow. Religion teaches separation, to be divided by a belief system (creeds), not united.

Christians believe they are above all other religious sects because they call themselves Christian. Little do they know how FAR from the TRUTH they are. They are no different than any other religion out there. True believers aren't partial to any religious group, in fact they stay away from their practices as it teaches surface love, not a genuine true love of neighbor.

By not judging people for what they believe it has helped me to have a better understanding of who people are. I've always believed everyone has a story. I've NEVER ACCEPTED that God would destroy someone simply because they're not part of a specific religious group or because they are not of a certain race (nationality)...that's not love.

If one is following scripture properly it reveals God is not partial. One should ALWAYS be asking questions especially when it comes to those who call themselves "believers".

Here's some I've asked before returning to God...

• Why would God choose the Jews over Muslims?
• Why would God choose Christianity over Judaism?
• Why would God choose Jehovah's Witnesses over Catholics?
• Why would God choose one who supposedly "believes" over an Atheist?
• Aren't all the above sinners?
• Isn't it a person's behavior that reveals God?
• Meaning... wouldn't the one who "leads in love" be the reflection of someone following God?

The MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION one should be asking is not what group to follow but... 

• What BEHAVIOR do I want to follow?

For to this you have been called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow in His steps, who did no sin, nor was any deceit found in His mouth; who being reviled, was not reviling in return; while suffering, He was uttering no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously.

— 1 Peter 2:21-23

I've often asked these questions too:

• What defines mankind?
• Why do people need a Bible to do what's right?
• Don't they naturally know the difference between right (love) and wrong (hate) without it?
• Don't they know how to simply treat people with kindness regardless of what they believe?
• Aren't they sinners like everyone else?
• Why do so many use the Bible as a weapon?
• What part of "God is LOVE" don't people understand?
• Why would I ever want to join a religion when it teaches division not unity?
• Why would I ever want to follow any religion when they exalt themselves above others?
• Why would I want to follow religion when they CLEARLY don't follow God?

One of many of my favorite scriptures that religious just don't comprehend, if they did, they wouldn't have man-made religious creeds, take an income and/or follow after traditions of men. Claiming love but proving false to it. They would simply allow God to guide them into truly following Christ, revealing true love.

And if I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have ALL FAITH, so as to remove mountains, but DO NOT have LOVE, I am nothing.

— 1 Corinthians 13:2

You ask and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it on your pleasures.

— James 4:3

The world has been so deceived...the deceivers themselves are deceived. The Father is the God of the spirits (messengers) of mankind. That means all mankind has spirits within them, guiding them. (Romans 7) When Eve took from the tree of the knowledge of good and bad, without realizing it, what she did was to accept the bad spirit (adversary) within her. She already had the good (HOLY SPIRIT) but now she would also have the bad (EVIL SPIRIT) ...a divided house cannot stand, so Adam and Eve fell.

For the wages of sin is death, but the gracious gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

— Romans 6:23

And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment,

— Hebrews 9:27

It was a choice she made, BUT never forget she was deceived into it, not really knowing or understanding the outcome of what she was actually doing. Although she was kicked out of the Garden (PEACE) of God... God still helped her. That's what LOVE does. 

For many reasons, that can ALSO be said for mankind today, YET...with all the evil (bad spirits) in this world, one does mostly comprehend the difference between doing what's right (kindness) and doing what's wrong (badness). No one can ever be perfect at it because all are imperfect beings, but one can decipher which spirit they prefer to follow, being careful to follow after the good spirit, knowing the bad spirit continues to misguide, confuse, mis-direct and mislead. (Romans 7) This bad spirit hopes to deceive the human into following the wrong path and after a false god...starting with a divided house, religion and its practices. 

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm.

— Ephesians 6:12-13

When one truly relies on Love, one truly relies on God ONLY, not religion or money. These don't excuse religious practices, these will make sure everything they do is aligned with God's will. Only God knows the motives of the heart, if they do not align with HIS WILL, it's not him that guides you but the false spirit. Hence why testing the spirit is so very important, something most religious leaders don't teach.

Satan can't read your heart, but he can guide your mind to do bad things. You have freewill and can choose to fight it and not listen. But sadly, most don't recognize that their own desire is more aligned with the adversary, than it is with God.

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

— 1 John 4:1

False prophet is anyone claiming to be "in Christ" and teaching the Word of God, claiming to be led by the Spirit but never testing it...being deceived into following a false spirit instead, in turn, deceiving the masses. These will be falsely led to believe they are humble and doing God's will.

For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, — holding to a form of godliness, but having denied its power. Keep away from such men as these. — But evil men and impostors will proceed from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.

— 2 Timothy 3:2, 5, 13

It's not easy but you can find ways to walk away from situations that bring you down, that could influence your behavior into going in the wrong direction. Religion is control and it teaches two things...become leaders to control people's way of thinking or be controlled by religion (leaders) to think and believe certain way, never understanding that this creates division not unity...never understanding they are using money (entitlement) to teach God's word, taking money before God and getting their reward in full.

It's not complicated, you can't serve both...

“No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.

— Matthew 6:24

When it comes to what people believe, stop judging them and look at yourself. Take out the mirror and reflect on you. Be concerned with YOU doing what's right and lead by example. When it comes to what someone believes, allow them to share it, to have a voice, no matter how different it is from what you believe. Very important because it is you who might need to learn something...ALWAYS BE OPEN TO THAT POSSIBILITY.

I've been accused of not being open to others' beliefs because I don't agree with their practices, just to learn that it was the other way around, it was they who were not open to me because of my belief and understanding of their practices. 

Accepting people for who they are is not the same as accepting their practices, I don't have to accept anyone's practices, and no one has to accept mine...that's control. It's about NOT controlling what they practice but sharing my love with them regardless of what they practice, whether I agree with it or not...something MOST don't do or know how to.

To be clear, I don't have to agree with someone's religious practices or lifestyle to share my love with them. I'll love them for who they are and allow God to do his work on them. One doesn't have to be part of a religious group to have faith, as I've stated before, I know atheists who have more faith in God than most self-proclaimed believers do... the religious.

Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on opinions.

— Who are you to judge the servant of another? To his own master he stands or falls; and he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand. 

— Romans 14:1, 4

But you, why do you judge your brother? Or you again, why do you view your brother with contempt? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God. For it is written,

“As I live, says the Lord, to Me every knee shall bow,

And every tongue shall confess to God.”

👉 So then EACH ONE OF US will give an ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF to God.

— Romans 14:10-12

For if anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. But each one must examine his own work, and then he will have reason for boasting in regard to himself alone, and not in regard to another. For each one will bear his own load.

— Galatians 6:3-5

All see things through their own perspective, their own lens, their own experiences. The war fought from within should be enough to keep one focused on oneself and not others. Pray to do the right thing and avoid doing what is bad! That's how you can lead by example and help others. This is a spiritual war, one that is being fought for mankind. Set boundaries for yourself to keep yourself from bad influences. One bad apple ruins the bunch...that's what religion and its practices are, bad apples, because it only takes one to ruin the bunch. 

Be grateful, regardless of what you believe. When the time comes, you will know what God wants from you, the Father will reveal it to you. Trust in His timing. In the end it will be to rid the world of evil spirits, so mankind can dwell in peace...the peace of God (love) through the holy spirits (God's children) of mankind.

But they fell on their faces and said, “O God, God of the spirits of all flesh, when one man sins, will You be angry with the entire congregation?”

— Numbers 16:22

And he said to me, “These words are faithful and true”; and the Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, sent His angel to show to His slaves the things which must soon take place.

— Revelation 22:6

Focus on YOU being the better person and stop focusing on others and what they believe. Stop guiding people to follow after you and your religious beliefs and start being the example you want others to follow, not by your words but by your actions.

Be the change YOU wish to see in the world. ~ Gandhi

~ Peace, Love and Joy ~

It's All About the Reward...or Is It?

Reward

1 Corinthians 9:18 RSV — 

What then is my reward? Just this: that in my preaching I may make the gospel free of charge, not making full use of my right in the gospel.

Reward: It's what Religions strive for. 

It's because of the reward, the many who believe in it, do what they think is required of them from the scriptures. 

• What's the problem with this? 

Most do this for the reward, instead of doing it from their heart.

• Luke 17:10 - AMP So you too, when you have done everything that was assigned and commanded you, say, ‘We are unworthy servants [undeserving of praise or a reward, for we have not gone beyond our obligation]; we have merely done what we ought to do.’”

This post is not about judging anyone. This post will touch on those who "make it about" receiving a reward. Countless (majority) like to boast about their faith, how they've been delivered (rewarded) and continuously boast about the wonders God has done for them. 

Most don't even comprehend the difference between being born again/anew and a calling. Any can ask for Holy Spirit, but not just any are anointed with it. (Luke 11:13; Acts 8:9-20) They think their calling means that they've been born again (chosen)... it doesn't. 

• Matthew 22:14 RSV — For many are called, but few are chosen."

This post is mostly to help those who think getting paid (rewarded) to be God's voice is okay, when it clearly isn't. 

It's one thing to give witness to your experiences, as all should, it's what life is all about...but it's another thing when you make it all about yourself: your belief, your church or your salvation. Lying signs and wonders. (Matt 24:24; 2Th 2:9) Many of you clearly are not testing the spirits with a clean heart. (Mark 7:20-23; Acts 17:11; Heb 13:9)

It is my hope that in reading this, many will have their eyes opened, in seeing the error of getting paid to teach God's word and learning from the error of making it all about SELF.

From the Son, the Lord of God's house, Jesus... 

• Matthew 7:22-23 RSV — On that day many will say to me, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?' And then will I declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from me, you evildoers.'

From the Father, the One True God, Jehovah...

• Jeremiah 23:32 ASV — Behold, I am against them that prophesy lying dreams, saith Jehovah, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their vain boasting: yet I sent them not, nor commanded them; neither do they profit this people at all, saith Jehovah.

So many of you BOAST about yourselves, about your salvation and turn your head away from any who try to show you "in scripture" the error of your way. If you are one to do this and refuse to see it in yourself, you will remain in Satan's hand. No matter how much one professes their faith, in the end you would have chosen money and/or have made it about yourself... choosing Satan over the TRUE and free gift of God (love). 

Narrow is the gate...

• Matthew 24:22 RSV — And if those days had not been shortened, no human being would be saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be shortened.

I've often asked the question: 

• Why do people need a Bible to do what's right?
• Don't they know the difference between right and wrong?
• Don't they know how to treat people with kindness, how to put others first?

I know many atheists who strive to do the right thing, who show love and compassion. Some never opening a Bible...it's not done on the pretense that they will receive some reward or the ultimate reward of everlasting life. They're not perfect at it, but then who is?! These at least try out of their own will and want to be a good person.

• So why can't you?
• Why can't you simply try to be a good person regardless of the scriptures?
• Are you honest with yourself as to why you truly do what you do?
• Have you allowed yourself to be deceived by scripture? 
• Have you become someone you shouldn't be...exalted or pride-filled?
• Why do you treat people a certain way...is it truly from the heart or is because scripture says it's a requirement?

• Hebrews 4:12-13 RSV — For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And before him no creature is hidden, but all are open and laid bare to the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

At least be honest about it...

• 1 John 4:20 RSV — If any one says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen.

God's gift (love) is free, yet most charge and get paid to share God's word, his love.

• Ephesians 2:8-9 RSV — For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God-- not because of works, lest any man should boast.

True Faith is True Love...without it, you have nothing.

(1Cor 13:2)

Religion teaches that you must believe a certain way, act a certain way, avoid others in a certain way... it teaches fear. But worst of all...it teaches PRIDE, it teaches control, it teaches it's all about SELF. It controls the narrative, it's what THEY teach that really matters, after all, as they all say: "It's OUR CHURCH"...in the end revealing the love they profess to have for others is on the surface and not true. If you don't believe like them, you are judged, shunned or simply disregarded... considered an outcast and really don't belong.

They're right, it is THEIR CHURCH, because it's not God's Church.

• Ecclesiastes 5:1 ASV — Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God; for to draw nigh to hear is better than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they know not that they do evil.

• Where is the house of God, the temple, the church?
• Is it in a building and by teachers that are paid by organizations (world religions) that are tax exempt from the government?

• Mark 14:58 RSV — "We heard him say, 'I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and in three days I will build another, not made with hands.'"

• 1 Corinthians 3:16 RSV — Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you?

You must believe like them, listen to them or else... in the end, you really aren't accepted.

• Why?

Sadly, these don't know better because they give to Caesar and not God. They make it about self and not God. Many get paid by this system, the government, while others seek payment in the form of recognition and/or admiration from man... not God. These remain blind and are misled by the spirit of error.

These are asleep and keep those attending asleep as well. (Matthew 15:14; 25:9 -10) If one is truly in Christ, you will know of his presence, and you will know the Father, because it is Jesus who reveals him. (Matt 11:27) 

It's a Spiritual church, not a physical one... 

• Revelation 22:17 ASV — And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And he that heareth, let him say, Come. And he that is athirst, let him come: he that will, let him take the water of life freely. 👈

Take Notice: The Spirit and bride say it's FREE to take the water of life.

• So why does the church (most calling themselves the bride) ask for money? 
• Why do they get paid, pampered and taken care of?
• Are they collecting to truly help only the needy within the church?
• Aren't they capable of finding a job and taking care of themselves?

• James 1:27 RSV — Religion that is pure and undefiled before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.

God's gift is free, it doesn't cost a thing. If you are getting paid to teach God's word, you are following the wrong spirit, the spirit of error. (Matthew 10:8; Romans 8:32, 33) 

• 1 John 4:1 RSV — Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are of God; for many false prophets have gone out into the world.

In the end...it's ALL ABOUT YOUR TRUTH, not God's truth. You follow the scriptures (man's mistranslated knowledge - idolatry) the spirit of error, not the Spirit of truth. If you followed the true Spirit, you would be doing your best to do what's right anyway, you wouldn't need to rely on words written (mistranslated) in a Bible and you certainly WOULD NOT NEED MONEY to do it. 

You would undoubtedly do it for free, and not because you are looking for a reward either, but out of your own want and need. This is something I spent my life seeking, but couldn't find any doing it, religion had me running further into the world, because religion is hypocritical, it's false to its words... I finally started giving up on the God of the Bible, and like that, he awakened me. 

In the end, it was God who awakened me, not you the church or any who attend it. I'm grateful that he has brought me back to him and that I now could forgive and see past it all. It's NOT in a TEMPLE made with hands. (Zechariah 9:9-13)

• 2 Corinthians 3:6 ASV — who also made us sufficient as ministers of a new covenant; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, 👈but the spirit giveth life.

You can't see it because of your heart, you choose the way of Satan, the adversary. (Proverbs 6:16-19)

• Luke 8:10 RSV — he said, "To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God; but for others they are in parables, so that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.

God's sheep follow the good shepherd. (John10:1-15)

• John 10:15 ASV — even as the Father knoweth me, and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.

These will know who the Spirit truly is and won't use scripture to condemn another. These will truly be open to all and let ALL have a voice, regardless of what they believe...yes, even a 👉Satanist deserves a voice. 

• Ephesians 6:12 ESV — For we do NOT wrestle AGAINST FLESH and BLOOD, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.

These won't judge another for what they believe because they have no fear in love which is very different then having no fear in PRIDE... the church (religion) is exalted. 

Religions teach fear and arrogance, to judge others for what they believe. That's why it's so divided. If you TRULY put your faith in Christ, you would know he's got this. (Romans 14:9) The Father gave him ALL AUTHORITY to guide his sheep, he doesn't need you to do it for him. He doesn't need YOUR CHURCH to guide his sheep.

Those who belong to God are taught by God...

• 1 John 2:26-27 RSV — I write this to you about those who would deceive you; but the anointing which you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that any one should teach you; as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie, just as it has taught you, abide in him.

• How does one abide in him?

• 1 John 4:12 RSV — No man has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us.

These will guide you to God, the Father, Jehovah, and not a church made with hands or to themselves. These will be aware of the presence of Christ. (Acts 9:1-6; 1 Cor 15:5-8)

First the bride, then those that follow...

• Psalm 45:14 ASV — She shall be led unto the king in broidered work: The virgins her companions that follow her Shall be brought unto thee.

• Romans 9:25 RSV — As indeed he says in Hose'a, "Those who were not my people I will call 'my people,' and her who was not beloved I will call 'my beloved.'"

• Revelation 12:14 RSV — But the woman was given the two wings of the great eagle that she might fly from the serpent into the wilderness, to the place where she is to be nourished for a time, and times, and half a time.

• 1 Thessalonians 4:16 RSV — For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the archangel's call, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first;

• Matthew 24:29, 35 RSV — "Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken; — Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.

• 2 Corinthians 12:2-3 RSV — I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven--whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. And I know that this man was caught up into Paradise--whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows--

Those that follow...

• Luke 12:38 RSV — If he comes in the second watch, or in the third, and finds them so, blessed are those servants!

• 1 Thessalonians 4:17 RSV — then we who are alive, who are left, shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air; and so we shall always be with the Lord.

• Matthew 24:30-31 RSV — then will appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory; and he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

• Revelation 12:17 RSV — Then the dragon was angry with the woman, and went off to make war on the rest of her offspring, on those who keep the commandments of God and bear testimony to Jesus. And he stood on the sand of the sea.

Questions to ask about Religion - churches made by human-hands...

• Do the leaders get taken care of financially?
• Why?
• Why does a person who lives on very little have to donate to support those who think they're entitled to be God's voice?
• Why are those who can hold a job and make their own way in life, living off the poor, or simply from the many that struggle?
• Why are these teachers entitled?
• Why can't they have a job, support themselves and preach for free?
• Do donations always go to help those who are truly in need, as it should and is supposed to?

• Matthew 22:21 RSV — They said, "Caesar's." Then he said to them, "Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."

The scripture is clear, you just don't comprehend it, you cannot serve both...

• Luke 16:13 NLT — “No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God 👉and money.” 

Heed the warning...

• Matthew 6:1 NLT — “Watch out! Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will 👉lose the reward from your Father in heaven.

• Luke 21:3-4 RSV — And he said, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them; for they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all the living that she had."

True religion, true teachers do things out of care, out of TRUE want...not for a reward, not off people who can barely afford to put food on their own table or pay their rent, but they do it from the heart. 

You, the church (religion) who run the buildings made with hands, live off the poor and the needy... 

Babylon (religion) will fall. 

The deceivers have themselves been deceived...led by the spirit of error. (2Tim 3:13) If you're getting paid in any way by Caesar to teach the word of God, you are NOT doing it for God, you're doing it for yourself. You are the false prophet, the false teacher, doing it for the false God...the God of this system.

• 2 Thessalonians 2:4 RSV — who opposes and exalts himself against every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God.

• 2 Peter 2:1 RSV — But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction.

• 1 John 4:6 RSV — We are of God. Whoever knows God listens to us, and he who is not of God does not listen to us. By this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error.

It's not against flesh and blood. Thankfully, there is another fold, these are that make it out of the great tribulation. They will not have the mark of God on their foreheads, but these will be guided to the water.

• John 10:16 RSV — And I have other sheep, that are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will heed my voice. So there shall be one flock, one shepherd.

• Revelation 7:14, 17 RSV — I said to him, "Sir, you know." And he said to me, "These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. ... For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water; and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."

• Luke 12:38 ASV — And if he shall come in the second watch, and if in the third, and find them so, blessed are those servants.

Heed the warning... 

This happens on the last day, when the FATHER pours out his Spirit (Ezekiel 37:12-14). After heaven and earth pass away and the elect are gathered, it will be the New Earth. (Rev 21:1, 22:1-4) In the end, salvation is for ALL MANKIND, and you will be his people.

• Revelation 21:3 ESV — And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with 👉 man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his 👉 people, and God himself will be with them as their God.

This fold is on earth. (Isaiah 65:17-25) Their God will be the Father - Jehovah, and these will confess Jesus is Lord, the Son of God...not the one true God, as many false churches teach. These will no longer be followers of man (any religion) and their traditions.

• John 6:40 ASV — For this is the will of my Father, that every one that beholdeth the Son, and believeth on him, should have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.

To believe on Jesus is to confess he is the Son of God, 👉not the One True God, the Father (Jehovah). 

Please stop putting your faith in men...in religions, in teachers that get paid to sell God's word, those who are asleep.

Freewill... 

Jesus was in the form of God, a Spirit, he became a MAN who received the Holy Spirit in bodily form. (Luke 3:22; Acts 10:38) The Father worked through him by the Holy Spirit, when Jesus died, he returned as a Spirit (1Peter 3:18), in the same form of God (1Cor 15:45; John 4:24), that did not make him the One True God, the Father (Deuteronomy 6:4; John 17:1-3). He sits at the right hand of the Most High God, the Majesty on High (Psalm 110:1; Hebrews 1:3).

All God's messengers (angels) are in the form of God, they are spirits, Jesus was begotten, unique and above all, because he is the firstborn (Father) of God's creation, and it is through him that God's creation, the new creation, continued. He was begotten, becoming God's Son when he received the Holy Spirit in bodily form, being exalted after his death to the right hand of the Father.

• Acts 13:33 RSV — this he has fulfilled to us their children by raising Jesus; as also it is written in the second psalm, 'Thou art my Son, today I have begotten thee.'

• Colossians 1:18 RSV — He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the first-born from the dead, that in everything he might be pre-eminent.

• 2 John 1:7 ASV — For many deceivers are gone forth into the world, even they that confess not that Jesus Christ cometh in the flesh. This is the deceiver and the anti-christ.
  

God's creation began with Jesus (John 1:1), not Adam and Eve, who sinned and died spiritually. Adam's children were in his likeness and image, not God's image. (Gen 5:3) Jesus is the last Adam, the life-giving spirit spoken of in Genesis 1:26, 27. The Father is the God of the living, not the dead. (Gen 3:22-24) 

Religion (ALL RELIGION) has deceived the world on this.

GOD is love...all are flawed with Sin (Satan). Love the sinner, not the sin. Help one another, as ALL are in this together. Stop making it about self (church), your faith, your belief or disbelief, and start making it about one another, in the name of love...true faith in God. Stop giving Satan what he wants... YOU. 

VERY IMPORTANT: Stop using God's word for monetary gain. IT'S FREE. The only sin to incur death is to sin against the Spirit. If you don't have the TRUE Spirit, you're not sinning against it.

Soon, sin (devil/Satan) will be destroyed. Have faith (love) and continue to do your best to give it to one another regardless of what ANY believe... please. Babylon (religion) has been deceiving all nations. (Rev 18:23)

• 1 John 3:8 RSV — He who commits sin is of the devil; for the devil has sinned from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil.

• Romans 14:11 RSV — for it is written, "As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall give praise to God."

There's beauty all around us, just look in the mirror and look at your neighbors. You don't need to hide behind religion to appreciate it. See the good in ALL mankind and TRUST in God's Timing. 

Where's your treasure? 

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Be Silly. Be Honest. Be Kind. 

~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Luke 7:35 RSV — 

Yet wisdom is justified by all her children."

May you keep an open and true heart and be blessed...

~ Peace, Love and Joy ~