When you look at the definition of “bribe” we always think of a bribe to a government official as the only kind of bribe there is. But what about when they make all these promises of what they're going to do for you and everything if you'll vote for them, that's really a bribe also. And I think everyone should consider that. When politicians make all kinds of promises, they're saying, “I'll do this for you if you vote for me.” That's the same thing as a bribe.
Bribe: “Anything of value, any gift, advantage or emolument, any price, reward or favor. Any money, goods, right in action, property, thing in value, or any preferment, advantage, privilege or emolument, or
any promise or undertaking to give any asked, given or accepted, with a corrupt intent
to induce or influence action, vote, or opinion, or person in any public or official capacity. It is a gift not necessarily for pecuniary value bestowed to influence the conduct of the receiver and must be of substantial value to him.”
Black's Law Dictionary.
So what you see is when these politicians make all these promises, they are really bribing you for your vote.
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Bribery: A candidate for a judgeship who pledges himself, if elected, to serve at a less salary than that provided by law, virtually bribes the masses to vote for him."
A Dictionary of Law, William C. Anderson, page 136.
And once the vote is cast, then they break their promises all the time. So, they're actually
offering a bribe, and not necessarily coming up with it.
“Every people looks primarily to its own benefit...
Every government is organized selfishness. It is constituted for the food of its constituents. The Preamble of the Constitution of the United States of America embodies this explicitly as the object of its adoption. It is the embodiment of a
scheme, devised by the people of the United States to form a more perfect union of states then imperfectly united, to establish justice
among themselves, to insure
their domestic tranquility, to provide for
their own defense, to promote
their general welfare and to secure the blessings of liberty,
not to the world at large, but to
themselves and
their prosperity.” (A Yale Law Review from
8 Yale Law 159, page 165, which is from a book called
The People Of The United States,
Simeon E. Baldwin, 1899).
This fellow was a lawyer, so they know what government is all about, and its all for the benefit of the people. We don't find Christ there, it's men ruling other men, giving benefits to one another. And when the natural man gives a benefit to you, there's a duty attached to it. There's no “freely” giving (Matthew 10:8) and expecting nothing in return, as scripture tells us. We are not to touch the unclean thing (2 Corinthians 6:17), and when you vote and become a beneficiary of the franchise, you are joining yourself to the unclean. And we have to take those things into consideration.
Every man believes he has a right in the outcome of the destiny of society. This is a myth. If God directs men to move in a way that's led by God, then no vote can change the Will of God. The “voter registration” is secular man's faulty reasoning that he, in and of himself, can save all, if you just give him enough power, more money, more…more…more…and still more. As soon as you put your “X” on that thing that votes for that politician, you become part of the world, you voted to be ordered around. The politician needs your consent to crack a whip over your head, make you feel like the animal that you have partaken of. You are now part of the zoo of humanity.
Bondmen of Christ cannot vote because that would be violence or force. We are not into using force, you cannot force the Kingdom of God, you cannot force people to love, you cannot force your love on others, you cannot force people to be free, because that requires violence to enforce it. And "the weapons of our warfare are not carnal" (2 Corinthians 10:4).
In the Old Testament, the people "voted" to kill Joshua and Caleb (Numbers 14:10). Right after they
voted, God said, "...How long will this people provoke me? ...I will smite them with the pestilence, and disinherit them," (Numbers 14:11-12), but Moses asked for mercy and God pardoned their evil ways. In the New Testament, during the trial of Christ Jesus, Pontius Pilate let the people "vote" between Barabbas and Jesus as to who they wanted set free (Matthew 27:17). The Pharisees whispered lies in the people's ears so they would
vote the way they wanted them to
vote. This "voting privilege" allowed Jesus to be crucified!
By receiving a privilege or benefit from the government, we are gaining the favor of rulers; but scripture says, "Many wait on the favor of rulers; but justice comes to a man from the LORD" (Proverbs 29:26). In other words, those who look to the favor of governments will not really get justice, which is one reason why many people complain there is no justice in today's courts, no matter WHO they vote for. Why? Because voting does not bring about justice, in brings about injustice! Why does in bring about injustice? Because people do not "vote" to do God's Will, they "vote" to have people do their own will, for selfish reasons, and the consequences of selfishness is always injustice.
In conclusion, voting is very unscriptural.
"Registration District Newton Abbot
1985 Marriage solemnized at Wesley Church - East Dawlish in the District of Newton Abbot in the County of Devon
No.39 When Married: Sixth day of April 1985
(groom) Name and Surname: David John LAMB Age: 35 yrs Condition:Bachelor Rank or Profession:School Teacher Residence at time of Marriage:28 Prospect, Eastcliff Road, Dawlish Father's Name and Surname: Leslie Ronald LAMB Rank or Profession of Father: Tool Designer
(bride) Name and Surname:Jean Eileen McDONALD Age:32 yrs Condition: Spinster Rank or Profession:Nursery Nurse Residence at time of Marriage: 15 Clovelly Rise, Oaklands Park, Dawlish Father's Name and Surname: Ivor Alan McDONALD Rank or Profession of Father: Retired Social Worker
Married in the Methodist Church according to the rites and ceremonies of the Methodists by Certificate.
This Marriage was solemnized between us, D. Lamb, J.E.McDonald in the Presence of us,S. Lamb, I.A.McDonald and in the presence of John Lander, Authorised Person for the said Church, co-signed by Philip A.Grist, formerly pastor, Prettygate Baptist Church, Colchester."
Thank you! That you would post your marriage particulars can be of great benefit to truth seekers!
Who maintains the original? You, or the corporation? Do you understand the purpose of that? You wilfully brought the pastor/celebrant/corporate agent into your union when he signed off (aka "solemnized") on the corporation's marriage certificate (which original remains in the safekeeping of the State as a
warehouse receipt, p. 1755 ).
This is indeed a contract, as your signature was required. (Also, no doubt, payment was required. It is a transaction; as busine
$$ is being transacted). There is so much info that can be extracted from your document. But I will try to keep it cursory at this point. I've bolded certain
legal words in the contract, the use of which is governed by the lex mercatoria (Law Merchant) and which binds the signatory (you) to commercial contract law.
No one forced you to bring the corporation into what should have been a Lawful covenant between you and God. Rather than following God's order, you gave in to the fear of the godless State and tradition e.g. the advice of your parents, rellies and friends. And you did that because you didn't know what God requires of his covenant; you didn't know that there was any other way but through the traditions of men.
Because the hour is very late, and folks demand the easy answer, I have included something below that lays out where you stand regarding the obligation you have to the State via your marriage contract. While the described scenario has taken pace in Arizona, the application is universal, as the perp's all follow the same commercial law.
This is HOT --> Marriage Licenses: The Real Truth - Enlightening Conversation with a Marriage License Bureau
My ultimate authority is God Himself. If some other authority, like the national or local government, were to tell me to do something that God forbids, or not to do something that God commands, then I would have to disobey the earthly authority in order to obey God.
You will have no relevant scripture to back up that compromising opinion. It is the worldly default position, the cop-out, the lie we tell each other because we hope that such commiseration will ea
$e the pain of our bondage. No man can serve two masters.
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