The last eye drop

Revelation 21:3-5 King James Version (KJV)

3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.

4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.

My daughter has an eye condition right now. She takes medicine and has 2 different eye drops that she must take several times a day. This morning, she had already had one of them and asked if someone would put in "the last eye drop" for her. 

That triggered something in my heart and mind. In this life, there are many hard times. In this life, there are many "eye drops" (tears) that we shed. Whether it be over sickness, financial hardship, unfaithful friends, and many other difficulties, there are times of tears. 

Of course, the best tears are shed in prayer with our Lord and savior! Whatever is going on, we can "cast (our) cares upon him" and allow him to take control. He can handle the problems we cannot. He can defeat the enemies we cannot. He will love us when so many people will not. He will lift us up when so many want to push us down. 

And when we have given him our cares, he gives us the opportunity to share the burdens of others through intercessory prayer. The most powerful of those times usually involves tears. Not tears for ourselves, but tears for others. What a privilege to be able to share the burdens of others in prayers. 

But there is coming a day when we will stand before Jesus and be judged. Those who are not right with him will go to hell for eternal punishment. But, for those who have been born again, and endured until the end (right with him when they die), judgment is a great day! 

All our burdens will be gone. All our worries no more. And our tear ducts will become a useless thing for there will be no more tears! Jesus himself will wipe them away and welcome us into eternal life! 

When we're going through life's struggles, let us remember that- if we hold onto him- one day there will be no more tears! May we find strength from knowing that day is coming. 

The prince and the princess: How to effect the culture war through your home.

Esther 1:19-22King James Version (KJV)

19 If it please the king, let there go a royal commandment from him, and let it be written among the laws of the Persians and the Medes, that it be not altered, That Vashti come no more before king Ahasuerus; and let the king give her royal estate unto another that is better than she.

20 And when the king's decree which he shall make shall be published throughout all his empire, (for it is great,) all the wives shall give to their husbands honour, both to great and small.

21 And the saying pleased the king and the princes; and the king did according to the word of Memucan:

22 For he sent letters into all the king's provinces, into every province according to the writing thereof, and to every people after their language, that every man should bear rule in his own house, and that it should be published according to the language of every people.

1 Timothy 5:17King James Version (KJV)

17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

OK, you ask? What do these scriptures have to do with the title of this post? 

Bear with me and you will see, dear reader. 

The key phrases we will look at in the Esther passage are, "every man," and "should bear rule." 

In the Hebrew, the word translated as "man" here, means literally, "man, male, (in contrast to woman, female)." The phrase "in his own house" tells us we are referring to a married man. Indeed, the context of the passage lets us know we are referring to a married man. 

Why is this important? 

Simple: our modern culture (even some in the church) has bought into the idea that there are many types of families to choose from. There are "co-habiting" families (a nice way of saying shacked up without marriage)," homosexual families", and "straight families." 

Of course, we know that sin is sin- regardless of what spin we, as a culture, wish to put on it. The only biblical model for a family is one man and one woman, with kids (as God allows). 

But, even in "straight families," there is this popular myth that God places no distinction between male and female. Here's the scripture they like to use to justify a modern family: 

Galatians 3:27-29 King James Version (KJV)

27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

29 And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

They swoop in and say, "See! There's no more male or female in God! We're all equal now! So the roles in a family are what we decide they need to be. The roles in the church are what we decide they are to be. You can have gay families because there's no more male or female in God. You can have women lead and men are house-husbands because there's no more male or female in God!" 

First of all, this passage is not referring to the God-given roles of our genders. It's referring to salvation. ANYBODY can be born again! You don't have to be a specific gender, race, economic level, etc. Even a homosexual can be born again- if they repent of their homosexuality and obey God's plan of salvation. 

Secondly, if this passage were talking about how we run our homes and churches, then there are a lot of verses that this verse would contradict. In fact, if there is a contradiction between this verse, and what other sections of scripture teach about the home and the church, then the Bible is wrong and we should not listen to it. 

But, we know the Bible is not wrong. The problem is that people will swoop in, take a verse out of context, and throw it around to try and prove their pet false doctrine- in this case, that there are no specific roles (or job descriptions) that men and women and children must follow. It's all up to us! 

No, it is not.

There are many examples. In fact, I have a very long Bible study on this very subject. If you would like to see it, leave me your email in the comments of this post or message me on Facebook. I'll be glad to send it to you.

For the sake of brevity, we're going to focus on Titus 2:

  2 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:

2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.

3 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;

4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,

5 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.

6 Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.

7 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

8 Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.

Verse 3-5 says:

 that godly older women should teach younger women to be sober (serious) to love (agape- unconditionally) their husbands and children, to be discreet (self-controlled), chaste (pure and clean), Keepers AT home (not keepers OF the home. Caring for the house. Working AT home, A housewife, in other words), good, obedient to their own husbands (to obey, be under subjection to).

So the wife's job, contrary to popular opinion is to be a housewife and mother. She can work out of the home, as the wife in proverbs 31 shows, but her main job is to be a good wife and mother. Her job is not to lead a corporation, make the money for the family, etc. A woman's job is in the home. This is God's design in BOTH Testaments.

By inference (because it says "likewise"), the older men are to teach the younger men that:

The man's job is to be sober-minded (self-controlled), showing a pattern of good works (which means "die" of good vocation. In other words, he's supposed to have a pattern of the hard work of being the breadwinner for the family), his doctrine is to be uncorrupt, grave, and sincere (incorruptible and sound, honor and purity, and sincerity). His speech is to be godly and filled with truth. 

And all this completely flies in the face of the modern family. A gay family is wrong and ungodly. A woman-led family is wrong and ungodly. A shacked up family is wrong and ungodly. A "50-50" family is wrong and ungodly.

And what about children?

Ephesians 6 King James Version (KJV)

6 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

2 Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise;

3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.

So, the husband is to follow and obey God and lead his family. The wife is to obey God first, her husband second and lead the children. The children are to obey God first and their parents second. 

This is God's plan for the home. 

Scripture calls God's people King's and priests (Revelations 1:6). Therefore our children are little princes and princesses. 

If we order our homes the correct way, our children will think the right way. If they think the right way, they will act the right way. (As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he. Proverbs 23:7). Their right actions and thoughts will bleed over into their homes when they marry. As they run their homes godly, their kids will copy the same pattern. And so on, and so on, till the Lord returns. 

Yes, we are to teach and preach the word. Yes, we are to try and affect our culture in other ways. But, the home is over half the battle. We can win the war. Quietly. One home at a time.  

The Apostle that almost was (the rich young ruler revisited)

Luke 18:18-27 King James Version (KJV)

18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

19 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.

20 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.

21 And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up.

22 Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

23 And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.

24 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

25 For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

26 And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved?

27 And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.

This is a very familiar passage of scripture. Many have used it to speak of folks rejecting Jesus in favor of the wealth and things of this world. These people have covered this well. But, I believe there may be a few more lessons to be learned from scripture about this young man. 

Verse 18) It is customary in religious, business, and political circles to address the ego of the person you are speaking to- especially if the person is perceived to be of a superior position than you. When the young man begins his question to Jesus, he starts with "Good Master." He was recognizing the innate goodness of Jesus, as well as Jesus' good works (healing the sick, etc). 

He was also recognizing him as a Master. He recognized Jesus' amazing teaching to all who would listen. Jesus was the new hot thing in the world. This naturally drew some of the who's who in the community. More than likely, he contacted his associates in various local governments to gain their insights into Jesus. Doubtless, this man had sent his people out to see what all the fuss was about. After all, the rich don't just hang out with the "unwashed masses" without having a good reason to do so. The reports he'd received back amazed him. Jesus healed the sick, raised the dead, bucked up against the Jewish authority of the day. This was truly a man worth checking out!

So, the rich young man decided that Jesus was worthy of his actually going out to meet him. He orders his entourage to make the necessary arrangements. There was his security to consider, his mode of travel, his clothing, the room or house he was to stay in, his food and drink for the going travel, his lodging, and his return trip. Everything had to be set up just so. He also must've had a man (or men) following Jesus so that he knew when and where to go in the first place. He makes his initial trip and settles down for the night. 

The next day, he learns from his servants where Jesus was preaching and (after a healthy breakfast, no doubt) heads out to meet this famous (or infamous in some circles) teacher named Jesus. 

Imagine the agitation of this young man when he sees the masses huddled around Jesus- hanging on his every word and action. He actually has to wait on Jesus to speak to this rabble! Finally, he begins to make his way through the crowds toward the teacher. Most of the crowd recognizes wealth and nobility and moves out of his way (some willingly, others out of obligation). 

Jesus wasn't dressed in fancy robes and fine garments. His hair was windblown. His robes had dirt on them. But his eyes burned with the Holy Fire of God. But, to this ruler, all these facts added up to someone worthy of use, but certainly not an equal. When he finally meets Jesus, he doesn't even give him his name. 

Falling back on his ways of speaking to someone, he puts on a smile and says, "Good Master."

Verse 19) Imagine the ruler's surprise when Jesus did not respond with the same customary kindness. Instead, Jesus cuts to the chase, so to speak.

"Why callest thou me good?"

Why are you even speaking to me, Ruler? You don't even consider me an equal. You look down on me and the multitudes I speak to. You could feed this whole mass of humanity here and then some with your wealth. Yet, you see in me a way to use me for your own purposes to gain something from me and the crowds to which I minister. Why are you here? You can almost hear the hostility in Jesus's question. 

But, then he lowers the boom that most people miss:

"None is good, save one, that is, God."

Unlike many false interpretations, Jesus was not playing himself down with this statement. He was not pointing out that he was a lesser part of a fictitious trinity. Rather, he was telling this young man and everyone that heard, "I am good because I am God almighty come in flesh (Emmanuel- God with us!)! Do you have enough spiritual understanding to know who it truly is that you are talking down to? 

Verse 20) The ruler had asked Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life, so Jesus, rather flippantly, lists of 5 of the 10 commandments:

"Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother."

Verse 21) The ruler seems ecstatic! Really? That's all? I've done these all my life! He, like many others, did not notice that 5 more commandments had been left off the list.

What commandments did Jesus leave off?

"Thou shalt have no other gods before me." 

By definition, a rich businessman faces a choice on a daily basis. "Do I follow God's laws and make less money, or do I follow man's laws and make more money. Do I follow a righteous God and his commands? Or do I follow whatever god that fits the particular business deal I'm making? 

Most follow whatever god fits the moment for their own self-gain and standing in the community.

"Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image..."

This is not talking about an artistic endeavor (though many have used art as an excuse to be gory or pornographic or some other perversion they wish to glorify). Rather, this is referring to the making of an idol that is to be worshipped and adored by the maker and many other people. 

There are still many idols in the world. India, Africa, and South America are full of idols carved from trees or rocks that people bow down before and worship. Japan, though a very westernized culture, still has many that have things set up in and around their homes in order to worship their own dead ancestors. Physical idols can literally be found around the world.

Yet, in Western society, we have other idols: Money, Movie Stars, TV Stars, Cars, Homes, Yachts, Politicians, Political Parties, Churches, Preachers, Singers, etc. The list goes on and on. 

How many business deals and political deals are made that are contrary to God's laws, but are made in the name of Money and religious freedom? How many backroom deals are made in order to work around God's laws and make money from ungodly things (abortion comes to mind as just one example of millions)? 

"Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain."

Contrary to popular belief, this is not simply saying don't use the name of Jesus as a cuss word- though that is certainly a part of it. To take God's name means to become a part of his bride (the church) through the new birth (Acts 2:38).

To take his name in vain means to walk away altogether, or to fall away from a right relationship with him. We, as his bride, are to live, act, dress, think, etc in ways that shun the sin we used to be in and glorify our husband, Jesus, who died for us! 

Most rich folks have never known God in a salvational way. Most of they're choices are made in order to cater to their own flesh and bank accounts!

"Remember the sabbath day to keep it holy." 

The sabbath is the seventh day of the week (Saturday). In the Law of God, no work or business was to be conducted on this day. Jesus fulfilled the rest of the sabbath through his death, burial, and resurrection- and sending us his spirit as part of the new birth (Baptism of the Holy Ghost). I have another blog posting on this blog about enjoying the "rest of the sabbath" that explains this in detail:  https://theauthorspage.blogspot.com/2012/03/shalom-shabbath-enjoy-peace-of.html

Yet, if a person is not born again, he cannot fulfill this commandment. Most rich business owners have never been born again and cannot fulfill this commandment in either their own lives or in their company. 

However, there was a time when businesses were closed on Sunday in honor of Jesus's resurrection and to allow employees time to worship Jesus and spend time with their families. Most businesses are now open 7 days a week and as close to 24 hours a day as they possibly can in order to chase their god- money. 

But in the rich young ruler's day, businesses were to be closed on Saturday (the sabbath). Did Jesus leave this commandment out as well because he wasn't following it, either? 

"Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's...(anything)" 

It's okay to have things. It's good to have a godly wife. It's good to have a home. And many other things. 

Yet, one of the natures of business is to grow and acquire more things. More facilities. More products. A larger market share. And, ultimately, a larger profit.

How many business deals have been done in society (and by the rich young ruler) that were done in the name of growing the business- that actually hurt many people. There is no being content with what we have. We've got to have more. 

How many business ventures have been made by marrying the owner in order to gain control of the company? How many wives have been dumped in favor of a new wife in order to solidify the growth of the business? How many political deals have been made the same way? 

Verse 22: Jesus hears his answer and gives him a way to make everything right in his life. He basically gave him the same command he had given the 12 Disciples, "Follow me!" But, he added a stipulation:

"Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me."

Imagine someone telling Donald Trump or Bill Gates, "You've spent your whole life amassing this huge fortune. You've made business deals by many means, some good and some evil. You've buried most of your competition and are on top of the world! But, if you truly want to make heaven and be right with God, Go and sell it all, give it all away so you will be dirt poor, and come follow me." 

That's basically what he told the rich ruler. Nevermind your business acumen. Forget all the backroom wheeling and dealing. Give it all away and I will give you the eternal life you seek. You've got to totally submit to me. 

Verse 23: The rich young ruler was offered a chance to be an Apostle! He could've been in the upper room on the day of Pentecost! He could've helped to baptize the 3000 souls that were added to the church that day! He could've preached to thousands, cast out devils, healed the sick, raised the dead, helped thousands to become born again and live for Jesus!

Instead, with his mind blown and his heart broken, the fake smile gone from his face, he walks away from God almighty. All because he'd rather have his current life than the eternal life that Jesus was offering. 

Did you ever wonder what happened to him? Did he even keep up with Jesus after this incident? Did Jesus' words haunt him for the rest of his days? 

I believe the Lord showed me the answer today. As my wife and I were listening to Mark 14 on a Bible app, I heard words I don't remember ever hearing before:

Mark 14:43-52 King James Version (KJV)

43 And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.

44 And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.

45 And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.

46 And they laid their hands on him, and took him.

47 And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

48 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me?

49 I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled.

50 And they all forsook him, and fled.

51 And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast about his naked body; and the young men laid hold on him:

52 And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked.

Yes, I know. This is Jesus in the Garden when Judas betrays him and the disciples flee the soldiers. We all know this story. But, notice verses 51 and 52. 

An unnamed man shows up after the arrest but before the trial. After the disciples flee, but before Peter's denial. Who was he? I believe this was the rich young ruler. 

How do I know? 

The first clue was in the phrase, "having a linen cloth..". The term linen cloth here, in the Greek, means "

1. linen cloth, esp. that which was fine and costly, in which the bodies of the dead were wrapped
2. thing made of fine cloth
1. of a light and loose garment worn at night over a naked body."

  

The second clue came from the same phrase: "having a linen cloth cast about his naked body."

Whoever this was, knew where this was going down. A nobody would've had no knowledge of what was happening. 

So, here's the scenario I believe happened. 

The rich young ruler rejected Jesus's offer, but he could never get Jesus's words and actions out of his mind. He probably kept men near Jesus and received regular reports. He periodically heard from his sources in government and the temple about Jesus' most recent sayings and activities. He heard of the plot to kill him. He may have even tried to work behind the scenes to try and reduce what they wanted to do to Jesus. 

But, this was a secret action by the Sanhedrin and the Governor. By the time the ruler was told what was going down by his informant, there was no time for talking to the governor or the Sanhedrin. His only hope was to get out of his bed and throw on his night garment of fine linen and run to the scene, hoping he could get there in time to use his influence to possibly stop the arrest. Having kept up with him, he knew Jesus often prayed in the garden of Gethsemene. His heart racing, he sprinted to the scene. 

To his horror, when he arrived, he was too late. The disciples were dispersed and Jesus was arrested. 

"and the young men laid hold on him:"

He wasn't even allowed to speak to Jesus. He was grabbed by some young men. It wasn't the disciples. They were Gone. It could only be part of the guards who grabbed him. 

"52 And he left the linen cloth and fled from them naked."

I can see a brief struggle. I can see the other guards pulling Jesus along. I can feel the young ruler's heart crashing as he realized not only could he do nothing, not only was his wealth and power worthless to help, but he might be in trouble just for showing up! He might have crossed a line! 

The guards have a firm grip on his nightclothes, so he wriggles out and runs away. Naked and afraid. 

What happened after that? Was he arrested? Did he lose everything he had clung too for so long as important? Or, was he among the 3000 newborn souls on the day of Pentecost?

 We don't know. But, he had a choice just like we do. Do we abandon everything to serve the God of the universe who created us, became human for us, died for us, defeated death, hell, and the grave for us, and sent back his spirit for us?

Or, do we hold onto our "stuff" and refuse to totally submit to Jesus? 

It's our choice. What do we do? 

Acts 2:37-38 King James Version (KJV)

37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?

38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

The endtimes and the LGBT movement.

2 Timothy 3:13

But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.

Luke 17:28-29 King James Version (KJV)

28 Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded;

29 But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all.

What I'm about to write will not be popular in some circles, but it needs to be said. I'm 52 years old. I've seen a lot of changes in the world in my lifetime. Television, Computers, Cars, Trucks, Airplanes, etc have all become much more advanced and have improved greatly. The cell phones most of us carry have more computing power and are more accessible than computers that used to fill whole buildings in the 1960's. 

To find information 50 years ago, a person would have to go from library to library. There they could spend weeks, or even months, researching information that we can now find at the click of a mouse on our home computers- and in a matter of minutes. 

But, it seems the more technologically advanced we become, the more morally depraved we become. 

It used to be that if a politician said something, you could take it to the bank that they'd attempt to do what they said they would do. Now, they usually say what we want to hear to get elected and then go to Washington and do what they want to do (or what the lobbyist want them to do).  

Abortion used to be considered murder by most people. Now, they consider it a Constitutional right. 

50 years ago, if a man were gay, or a woman a lesbian, they was something very, very wrong with them in the eyes of society. Now, judges try to punish Christians who stand against their lifestyles. Also, the LGBT community is now starting to add a new letter- the letter P. They are embracing pedophilia (an adult having sex with a child), as normal. Worse, they're trying to make the rest of us accept it as normal, too.  

The world has gone crazy for sure. 

Unfortunately, according to scripture in 2 Timothy 3 and Luke 17, it's going to get far worse. 

But, what did Jesus mean when he said "as it was in the days of Lot, so shall it be in the days of the coming of the son of man?"

Well, all we can do is look at part of Lot's life and see what can be gleaned from there. 

The relevant passage begins in Genesis 19. A few things can be gleaned from this passage:  

According to verse 1, we are told that Lot "sat in the gates of Sodom." This didn't just mean that he was hanging out at the city gates. To be known as sitting in the gates of the city, in biblical phrasing, meant that you were actually a part of the city government and would sit with city elders to make community decisions together (Esther 2:19-23, 3:1-4; Psalms 31:23). So, Lot was a part of the government of the city-state known as Sodom. 

In verses 1-3, Lot meets the 2 angels and implores them to stay in his house for the night. In fact, verse 3 says that he "pressed them greatly" to do so. Why was he so insistent upon them to stay with him, rather than sleep in the streets as they said they planned to do? The next verses explain it. 

Verses 4-5 state that the local men of the city showed up banging on Lot's door. What did they want? They wanted Lot to bring the men out that they might "know" them. 

This was not a shaking hands over a BBQ grill event. Scripturally, when Adam married Eve and they consummated their marriage, it says "Adam knew Eve." No, these men were not asking simply to meet the angels and talk. They wanted to have sex- homosexual sex- with these angels. This is further proven by Lot's statement in verses 7-8, where he implores the men to not do so wickedly and even offers the seemingly less wicked opportunity to rape 2 of his daughters! 

It gets worse, as the men begin to attack Lot (again, a government official) because he wouldn't bring the angels out. They brazenly tell him that they are going to do to him what they had planned to do to the angels!

Not one time did Lot attempt to arrest the men, or even threaten to have the men arrested. Evidently, the laws of the city were so much on the side of the homosexuals that this would not have even been a possibility. In other words, though Lot thought of homosexuality as immoral, it apparently was not only legal, but it was protected by the law of the land. This is evidenced by the brazen acts of the city men who were trying to attack Lot and the angels. 

These men were so sick-headed that even after the Angels blinded them, they still felt around themselves, looking for Lot and the Angels, in an attempt to finish the ungodly acts that they planned to do! (verse 11)

Look at the direction the world is going, friends. First it was just gays. Then, it was gays and lesbians. Then, it became the LGBT movement. Then the government started trying to force us to accept their ungodly lifestyle as normal- even trying to make it okay for anyone to use the bathroom of their choice. Now, they've added a P to it because we're supposed to accept Pedophilia as normal. 

Really? 

Unfortunately, it's going to get even worse. Jesus said the world would be so ungodly when he returns that it will look like Sodom and Gomorrah. It was legal AND protected there. A government official didn't have the power to stand up against it when they were threatening to rape his guests! 

We are fast heading down that road. 

So what do we do? Give in?

NO!!

We stand against evil with every breath. We stand up for righteousness until the end. Some of us will pay dearly for doing so. But, in the end, if we will fight the good fight to the bitter end, it will be worth it to hear Jesus say, WELL DONE!!!