Reflecting on Psalms in regard to the wicked and the righteous.
There are many times as someone in a Calvinist environment that I have been reminded that we shouldn't look down on the wickedness of others as we all have such tendencies. The fact that acting out on something makes things worse as far as penalties in the government of man is concerned as opposed to our thoughts and fantasies on such wickedness certainly does not absolve anyone who may seem "nice" on the outside.
I have stated before that people who seem very easygoing and friendly often will listen to us witness to them but will not take action much of the time; and those that seem most resistant sometimes will in the end. All of us are sinners; of course no matter how righteous or moral a person acts on the outside if Christ isn't living on the inside. With that nature comes an enmity toward God. Those who are godly in Christ Jesus as promised in the Word will suffer persecution.
Going into battle; therefore it is paramount to act as a soldier and of course walk with God as the Lord did with Joshua. Being on the Lord's side should be with God's people but He can allow others to gain victory if sin abounds in the camp of the righteous and can move hearts of the pagans as He did when Jonah ran away from God. We are to show regard and respect for all men; but not to curry favor at expense of truth. Some will heed the trumpet call; others not but even if no one does He is our reward. Nonetheless as Isaiah 55:11 says His Word will not go out void but accomplish His purposes. He does as He pleases
to accomplish His will.
Righteousness exalts a nation (I'll let the readers find the verse). Let's face it; we are rapidly heading for judgment Day. We can hold some things back temporarily with certain political choices but if our nation in general is determined to continue as it is no doubt we will see further increase in the destruction of our youth and our nation as a whole.
"Going into battle: therefore it is paramount to act as a soldier and of course walk with God as the Lord did with Joshua."
To God be the Glory. Amen
"Ride on King
Jesus."
RevelationChapter 19
11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
14 And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean.
15 And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.
16 And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
There are many times as someone in a Calvinist environment that I have been reminded that we shouldn't look down on the wickedness of others as we all have such tendencies. The fact that acting out on something makes things worse as far as penalties in the government of man is concerned as opposed to our thoughts and fantasies on such wickedness certainly does not absolve anyone who may seem "nice" on the outside.
I have stated before that people who seem very easygoing and friendly often will listen to us witness to them but will not take action much of the time; and those that seem most resistant sometimes will in the end. All of us are sinners; of course no matter how righteous or moral a person acts on the outside if Christ isn't living on the inside. With that nature comes an enmity toward God. Those who are godly in Christ Jesus as promised in the Word will suffer persecution.
Going into battle; therefore it is paramount to act as a soldier and of course walk with God as the Lord did with Joshua. Being on the Lord's side should be with God's people but He can allow others to gain victory if sin abounds in the camp of the righteous and can move hearts of the pagans as He did when Jonah ran away from God. We are to show regard and respect for all men; but not to curry favor at expense of truth. Some will heed the trumpet call; others not but even if no one does He is our reward. Nonetheless as Isaiah 55:11 says His Word will not go out void but accomplish His purposes. He does as He pleases
to accomplish His will.
Righteousness exalts a nation (I'll let the readers find the verse). Let's face it; we are rapidly heading for judgment Day. We can hold some things back temporarily with certain political choices but if our nation in general is determined to continue as it is no doubt we will see further increase in the destruction of our youth and our nation as a whole.
Quote:
"Going into battle: therefore it is paramount to act as a soldier and of course walk with God as the Lord did with Joshua."
To God be the Glory. Amen
"Ride on King
Jesus."
RevelationChapter 19
11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
14 And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean.
15 And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.
16 And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
To God be the Glory.Amen!
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