I began this post with a deep sorrow for what I was seeing as far as growing attitudes within the body of Christ. After 14 pages of replies, my sorrow has only deepened and my concern for our current state is even more grave than before.
I am neither Democrat or Republican. But what the current president, a man who has no moral compass, a man who is the classic definition of a narcissist, has done is truly terrifying. He has been the author of 1000 lies and conspiracy theories and by repeating 'fake news' and doubling down on his lies even when caught in his lies, he has muddied the waters so thoroughly that truth has become 'opinion', even to Christians. Do we honestly think he cares a rip about abortion, or even the nation of Israel? They are nothing but vote "click bait" to him
And we now see this split beginning to occur in the church itself, with sides being taken, to the point that any who do not fully agree are labelled the enemy. This should bother us greatly.
The church has, ever since the death of Paul when the wolves entered the flock, been a mixture of wheat and tares, growing together, And this was God's plan till the end when the last days were in sight. But God has told us that there would be a last days awakening and a subsequent separation of wheat and tares, sheep and goats. I thoroughly believe we are seeing the beginnings of this split come to the surface.
God is looking for a people who are sojourners, people who are Heavenly minded, whose eyes are fixed on Him alone as our solution. His will for us is that we see ourselves as a people who do not get so involved with the affairs of this world system, because at its core, it is ALL corrupt. Both sides. ALL.
Yet, in post after post here, I have seen people regurgitating right wing conspiracy theories as if they are backed by facts when even Republican officials and Republican-led courts have stated again and again that there is simply no evidence of widespread systematic election fraud. Now, these posters are saying the supreme court is corrupt, because it did not agree with Trump's conspiracy theories. I guess we need to 'lock them up' too, which is ironic since 6 of the 9 are Republicans and three are actually Trump appointees. That is how badly the craziness has become.
Trump has indoctrinated his followers into thinking anything not lining up with his narrative is false and evil and has spread lies upon lies, and many in the church have become supporters of this. Do not read into this that I am supporting Democrats. I hate abortion. Hate it.
But this has been the rallying cry for many here, and several unnamed popsters have suggested it is time for physical violence. Yet, if I were a betting man, I would say not one is out protesting at abortion clinics. Far easier to spew anger and judgements backed by no concrete evidence.... armchair rebels. proof
So now, several here have clearly stated it is time for war with Democrats, with the American political system, to bring about civil war, to really bring hell on earth about for millions who simply want peace so they can provide for their children. many of whom think abortion is evil? Why not just bomb the abortion clinics or attack the physicians or nurses? If these posters felt strongly about the issue, should they not do more than blustering and threatening and spewing false narratives?
This is not an attack against those opposing abortion. It is not an attack against Republicans, though it may seem so. It is a warning against letting hatred get a hold of our hearts. The spirit of the world that has laid dormant in the church for centuries, as His own have tried to live with one foot in each kingdom. And as long as civility reigned, things appeared fine.... on the surface.
But we are entering into a different time, and the spirit that has laid dormant, undetected, for 1900 years, is now blossoming into real tangible evil.... inside our church walls, in the hearts of men, and there will be a time approaching when we are going to have choose to stand up and decide whom we will serve, the spirit of the world or the Spirit of God. The Bible calls it "coming out from among them and being separate". We are going to have to face up to the truth that the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God and choose God over EVERYTHING ELSE.
As concerning as it is that a few posters are espousing violence as a viable solution is the fact that there have been very few posts questioning this avenue of thought. Look. Evil days are coming. If we think what we are seeing now is bad, we are in for a rude awakening. It is time for us to seek God's face and to lay ourselves on the alter, including our political leanings and our nationalistic pride. ALL must be surrendered to Him. To those who do so, God has a walk for you that will blow your minds and fill you with joy, even with the persecutions that are coning.
But a warning must also be sounded. Satan is going to succeed in grabbing many who are part of the church and use them for his purposes, which is to bring chaos, tears, fear and great suffering. Why? Because this social upheaval will lead to a world situation so bad, so precarious, that the peoples of this earth on BOTH sides of the divide we see happening will bow before anyone who can restore order, and satan has just the man for the job, amen?
I pray all who read these words and think I am being judgmental or overreacting to this think on this. This 'great divide' in the church is going to become so severe that there will be those IN the church system who will think they are doing God a service by killing other believers who do not line up with them ideologically. That, guys, is great deception, and it is coming.
It is time to seek God's face for how to get the evil..... our old fallen nature, our of us. God has a way, but we must see a need for it. May God open our eyes.
blessings,
Gideon
P.S. I am sure there will be venomous posts following this. I have said my piece and now will let it lay. Post as you see fit. Disagreeing is fine, as long as we do it with patience and kindness.
No response of mine at this point will change anyones mind. But I am praying that God opens eyes and hearts, and if you find yourself agreeing with what I have written, please join me in prayer forcall of us to walk in wisdom and to seek the face of God.
