POLITICAL RANT 11: CAUTION: DEMONS AT WORK! POLITICAL PREJUDICE!

Behold two Christians! They may attend the same church, or live in the same home. They sing the same songs. They worship the same God. They fellowship together. But they are supporters of different political candidates, and therefore different philosophies.
There the conflict begins.
When Christians who normally interact and communicate with me suddenly stop doing so. There's no excuse. Demons are at work!
When Christians who were once close to me, but for some fanciful, lofty and idealistic reason distance themselves from me. There's no excuse. Demons are at work.
Just like racial prejudice, political prejudice is demonic, and demoniacally controlled. Evil loves to divide Christians, and is good at it! You don't believe that? Go back and study history!
There is an almost imperceptible line between righteous outrage, and riotous rampage. The latter may seem out of control, but is in fact demoniacally controlled! Their puppets are mind slaves who think they are in control, but are in fact the ones being controlled!
Demons feed the frenzy, and push the pressure points, for they know your weak spots. They know how to play on your vanity, getting you worked up and tangled in their web of deception; manipulating you into acting on what you believe are your own thoughts, whereas in reality you have become their mind slave! You become firmly ensnared into thinking that you are the one with the clearest revelation, and accurate insight. Then the serpent said to the woman, "You will not surely die. "For God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil." (Genesis 3:4-5 NKJV) Sounds familiar?
Don't let political prejudice destroy you for whom Christ died! Submit to God! Resist the devil and he will flee from you!

POLITICAL RANT 9: WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE?

This is the rant I missed before the 10th.
Tell me once again, and I address you as one Christian to another Christian!
You voted for Obama not once, but twice, for either one, or some, or all of the following reasons!
1. You're a Democrat who will always vote Democrat, despite who the candidate is, because, your party comes first, before God or anything else, and like I said, you're a Democrat who will vote Democrat, because you do not think, you just vote Democrat without thinking, because you know,,,you're a Democrat...!
2. You voted for Obama because he is "black", because it does not matter what, you will vote for the black man, because he's black, and you're not a racist, but because he's black, you voted for him, and you want him to have a third term because he's...you know... black!
3. You voted for Obama because the alternative is unacceptable, because the alternative was a war veteran who was not black or a Democrat, and the second time around the alternative was a Mormon, and Mormons are bad people, you know, they're not Christians, and you're a Christian, and Christians vote for black people and Democrats, because they're black, and Democrats, and not war veterans or lying, polygamist Mormons who like Joseph Smith, you know...!
4. You voted for Obama because...Oh never mind...go vote for your Hilary, she's literally "killing" to be the first woman president...I have more important things to do!
The fox is already in the hen house!
You run away from coffin and butt up with "jumbie!"
The "jumbie" is more dangerous than a rattler, which at least gives you warning before it strikes.
The fact is that, no matter how facts stares some in the face, they will go ahead, and vote like they always did. For a party, or a person. Truth does not matter to such. Reality never steps in. Knowing the policies, and philosophies, they will still go ahead and vote, because that's what they always did.
Why am I ranting?
►Because right now the politics of this country is in an extremely critical stage, if not its worst in history.
►Because the results of elections affect the policies of the country, and the effects filter down to the church, and Christian beliefs and practices.
►Because the majority of Christians are willingly blind to the gigantic spiritual battle taking place behind the scenes, as Michael the archangel who stands up for Israel, is presently engaging spiritual forces opposed to Israel and her existence!
►Because a majority of pastors and church leaders are unwilling to open their mouths, and speak out for fear of offending their meal ticket.
But at this point in time, what difference does it make?

POLITICAL RANT 10?: CAUTION! DEMONS WORKING!

I called them "political rants" because I've tried to address some election issues that believers have to deal with, and which I believe were not being covered fairly, by an obviously very biased media! I also wrote from what I hope is a Bible -perspective, with some personal opinions thrown in! I have shared these "rants" on my personal page and account ONLY, NOT on a church's page, because like I said, they incorporate some of my personal opinions which, while I do my best to keep in alignment with the Word of truth, may be contrary to the opinion of others!
When it comes to the pulpit, I do not believe in shoving personal opinions down the throats of God's people, but only in the faithful preaching of Word of Truth. I also believe everyone is allowed to have his or her personal opinion, whether right or wrong, providing that in it, we do not sin, nor charge God foolishly! It is important however, that preaching be relevant to the times we live in, and addresses the issues and events occurring in those times, that believers face. Faithful, Bible-based preaching is also supposed to give the believer guidelines and direction, in the manner of their approach and response to the world around them.
A wise and BELOVED person was somberly pondering the coming election and its aftermath, fallout and repercussions. She was particularly concerned about its effect on churches and Christians, who are totally divided over the candidates. It led her to wonder about the election's effect on members, who will be antagonistic towards their pastors and each other, simply because they do not hold the same political views.
It is indeed a sober concept, that demands every serious saint of God to examine their thoughts and motives!
While many may get a kick out of them, I NEVER ever listen to election debates! They prove nothing, except that they are jam-packed with lies, upon lies, upon convenient lies! I'll address a little of that in a future rant!
Many Christians are so caught up with promoting their favorite politician and slandering the others, that they fail to recognize the subtle demonic activity in play!
HEAR ME NOW, AND HEAR ME WELL! Demons have a busy season during political elections! They are delighted, because many Christians get so emotionally caught up in election fever, it is a very simple matter to push buttons, and sway feelings by subtle suggestions and invisible influence!
Daniel give a brief insight into the spiritual forces at play in the political arena! They are not just your common garden variety demons! They're the "big kahunas" of the kingdom of darkness, for there is so much at stake! The Apocalypse also details the demonic activity controlling the political scene! SO think carefully about what influences you!
Also ponder these verses well and know that they are absolutely true!
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. (1 Peter 5:8 NKJV)
We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one. (1 John 5:19 NKJV)
"Be angry, and do not sin": do not let the sun go down on your wrath, nor give place to the devil. (Ephesians 4:26-27 NKJV)
And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. (2 Corinthians 11:14 NKJV)
You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. (1 John 4:4 NKJV)

POLITICAL RANT 8: I DO HAVE A DOUBLE STANDARD!

OK! You're Right! I'll admit it!
YES! I do have a "double standard!"
I must confess that I expect Christians to believe and behave one way. I do not expect the same of the non-Christian!
I expect Christians to follow the precepts, principles and practices of Christ! I do not expect the non-Christian to do the same!
I cannot judge the non-Christian by the same standard as the Christian!
That would be like putting an unschooled, illiterate laborer with a college graduate in the same room to write a test on exponential and logarithmic functions!
Christ generally treated the educated, respected Pharisee differently from the common, untaught sinner.
While one was referred to as hypocrite, snake, whitewashed sepulcher, the other was told "Your sins are forgiven!" and "I do not condemn you!"
Yes! I have different expectations of the non-Christian and the Christian!
I pray and preach for one to be saved by Christ, and for the other to live like Christ!
And therein lies my double standard!
Which brings me to some other double standards:
When Obama legalized homosexual marriages, many Christians voiced the opinion that it was not a biblical matter, but a civil matter. Obama flaunted his act in in the face of every Christian by painting the White House in rainbow lights! He opened the way for a special kind of persecution, and lawsuits that deliberately targeted Christian businesses, but we were OK with that!?
Enter Trump the buffoon, and his shenanigans, and he needs to be judged by Christian standards of decency and mortality?
The hypocritical fear of Trump, generated by the opposing side, is not recognized or acknowledged as fear influencing a decision against Trump. It's touted as wisdom and common sense.
While on the one hand stating that you're “shaken to the core” by some of Trump statements that are far below “basic standards of human decency,” out of the other side of the mouth a certain popular singer with "decent" dress styles and "lovely" lyrics is thanked “for being a role model who kids everywhere can look up to,” and as someone who "could not be a better role model for my girls”? Let's not even mention the rappers who were frequent guests at the White House. Oh man, I just did!
Yes, I am aware of the popular adage that two wrongs don't make a right! I am simply pointing out some double standards!
So go ahead!
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you also be like him. (Proverbs 26:4 NKJV), or
Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes. (Proverbs 26:5 NKJV)
Which is it?

POLITICAL RANT 7: GIVE THE DOG A BAD NAME!

Many Republicans are not turning against Trump because he is rude, crude and lewd. They are turning against him because he has been upsetting their established 'status quo'. With Trump it is no longer politics as usual. Party politics has been assaulted.
Trump's not a malleable career politician who toes the lines of party standards. He shocks their sensibilities! He comes with a lot of baggage that makes them "throw up their hands in horror" at his in-sensibilities! He eschews political correctness and insults women. Did you notice he also insults men? He insults them equally with women!
It's a political war! When two armies are fighting, and women are in the battle, they are not given preferential treatment, but are hounded and destroyed just like their male combatants!
The establishment sees Trump as a threat, not to the country, but to their private party, and inter-party relationship that provides for their personal benefits. Trump upsets their "behind the scenes" dealings.
So, since he can't be stopped by conventional means, and was chosen as the presidential candidate out of that massive line-up, he is now being given the moral shakedown! By who? Lying, scheming, conniving politicians and their wives/husbands, who sees all their "friends with benefits" arrangements going down the drain!
So now everyone gets on a moral high horse, and are shocked and dismayed! Their intelligence has been insulted! Bring out the filth! Daub him with it! The "genteel" folk are willing to ignore and turn a blind eye to deception, lies...and more lies, criminal activity, political treachery, and the list goes on, but oh horror the rude, crude and lewd must be eschewed!
Never mind the whitewashed sepulchers! Those bones are hidden and deflected by the outward appearance! ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO KNOW THE TRUTH THAT WILL SET YOU FREE?

POLITICAL RANT 6: DuhTee and HydeSee - A Political Parable!

Once two people were competing to become the leader of a divided community! Their names were DuhTee and HydeSee. The community as a whole, did not really fancy either person being their leader, but had to make a choice.
DuhTee had a horrible stench, and disgusting outward appearance due to all the dirt covering him. It repelled many, including those who normally supported his group! Many thought it was the best decision to stay away from DuhTee, because they themselves were much better and decent people with high standards! They did not want to be seen or associated with such a horrible stinker, lest they be crucified alongside him!
HydeSee had horrible flaws all over her face and body, but she was constantly coated with a special make-up from Diplomatic Cosmetic Inc., that looked like a cake-like mask. The mask very effectively, hid the horrible flaws and blemishes that covered HydeSee's whole face and body. Ever so often however, the cake-like mask would crack, exposing the horrible disfigurement that was the real HydeSee! The publicity team which was totally in bed with HydeSee, would quickly cover up the cracks! At the same time they would emphasize the surface dirt of DuhTee, to distract the community from the the horrible person that HydeSee really was.
Some of the community, because of their long affiliation with the group backing HydeSee, continued to do so, disregarding all the evil flaws that were constantly being exposed! Others decided that they would not choose either person, and would refrain from casting a vote.
However there was also a third group who were very aware of the horrible flaws that HydeSee was covering up. They were also aware of the ugly disgusting public appearance of DuhTee! Being thinking and discerning people, they realized that beneath all the stinking dirt that covered DuhTee's surface, was a person with a genuine love for the community, who, given the necessary support and advice, really wanted to make his community into something great and respected!
Therefore when it was time, everyone had to make a choice on how to vote. Would they be fooled by the artificial surface appearance, or would they vote for the real deal? He who has ears to hear, let him hear!

POLITICAL RANT 5. THE BELOVED HATED BOOK!

And the people were shouting, “The voice of a god, and not of a man!” Immediately an angel of the Lord struck him down, because he did not give God the glory, and he was eaten by worms and breathed his last. Act 12:22-23
So the Bible is a hate book because it does not pander to your particular brand of perversion?
And who do you think you are, that you can contradict His Word, by writing perverse laws to suit your own depraved mind?
Who do you think you are, to assume that you can force His followers to meekly obey your pompous edicts?
You have conveniently ignored history, which details the willingness of believers to die, rather than yield to sin, or your stupid perverted decrees!
You've been trying to strip this nation, and separate it from the righteous foundations that made it great!
So you think you can mock Yahweh while demanding respect for false gods?
Hatred for the Bible is encouraged, as every perverted group attacks it, for it is the only Book that convicts them and exposes their sin!
You quote Bible only when it suits your agenda, misinterpreting the Word, and twisting it to fit in with your insidious scheming!
You make out yourself to be like God, with your admirers worshiping you so much, that they are blind to all your faults? You miserable worm! You've impaled yourself on the eternal sword, wiggling yourself to an equally miserable death! REPENT!!!
What do you think awaits you after? And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, Hebrews 9:27
Many Christians are afraid to confront the demons that oppose the Word, and simply try to appease them, to avoid a confrontation, when in fact the Bible says to submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. (James 4:7) But Elymas the sorcerer (for so his name is translated) withstood them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith. Then Saul, who also is called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked intently at him and said, "O full of all deceit and all fraud, you son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease perverting the straight ways of the Lord? "And now, indeed, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you shall be blind, not seeing the sun for a time." And immediately a dark mist fell on him, and he went around seeking someone to lead him by the hand. (Acts 13:8-11)

CAUTION: POLITICAL RANT! 4. WHEN GOD CHOSE HAZAEL!

Then the LORD said to him: "Go, return on your way to the Wilderness of Damascus; and when you arrive, anoint Hazael as king over Syria. "Also you shall anoint Jehu the son of Nimshi as king over Israel. And Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel Meholah you shall anoint as prophet in your place. "It shall be that whoever escapes the sword of Hazael, Jehu will kill; and whoever escapes the sword of Jehu, Elisha will kill. (1 Kings 19:15-17 NKJV)
Elijah faced a dilemma, two nasty dilemmas.
He had to anoint Jehu as Israel's next king, and Hazael as Syria's next king. He had to do so knowing what they would do. He had pleasure in anointing Elisha as his successor, but for the other two, the task was passed on for Elisha to complete! Oh, Elisha's conscience bothered him...a lot. It bothered him so much that he shed tears!
Then he set his countenance in a stare until he was ashamed; and the man of God wept. And Hazael said, "Why is my lord weeping?" He answered, "Because I know the evil that you will do to the children of Israel: Their strongholds you will set on fire, and their young men you will kill with the sword; and you will dash their children, and rip open their women with child." So Hazael said, "But what is your servant; a dog, that he should do this gross thing?" And Elisha answered, "The LORD has shown me that you will become king over Syria." (2 Kings 8:11-13)
But duty to God came first. He still did what he had to do! He put his duty before his conscience. However distasteful it was, he did what he had to do.
I am getting weary of Christians who goes about spouting self-righteously about voting one's conscience! Oh my, they have a conscience! Really? Where is that conscience when it comes to doing the other things that God wants them to do? Where is the commitment to serve God in spirit and in truth? Like support of the work of God! Like living so that others see Christ? Doesn't the conscience speak then?
A thought to ponder: Evil is not only big, blustering ,bullying and crude, but it can also be subtly decent, and handsome, with all the suavity and appearance of a gentleman! Think raging lion and angel of light!
Here endeth my rant for today, and it's MY stupid rant, not yours; so if you want to make an issue, go get a rant of your own!

CAUTION! POLITICAL RANT! 3.THE DERISION OF GOD!!

In 2008 the Democratic party chose Barack over Hillary. On their way to doing that, Clinton was vilified, and exposed for who and what she really was. She was brutally and relentlessly attacked by both Obamas. In 2012, faced with a choice between Obama and Romney, many Christians decided not to vote because of their "conscience", while many others went ahead and happily voted once again for their idol. Now it's 2016. God has set before this nation two candidates to choose from. It appears as though God is mocking this nation that conceitedly believes itself to be so wise and capable. He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; The LORD shall hold them in derision. (Psalms 2:4 NKJV)
So we have before us Trump and Clinton! Who to vote for?
And now, in the blue corner we have...
Clinton was thoroughly mocked, vilified, and exposed in 2008, for what she is, by no less than the Obamas, as being absolutely bad for the US. Curiously enough they now promote her as being the best, and right for the US. (What's that definition for hypocrisy again?) Many are willing to ignore her racist slant over the many years of her political career. They are willing to turn a blind eye to her callous treatment of the women victimized by her husband over the years. They choose to avoid her cold and haughty attitude towards the Benghazi debacle. They treat lightly all her mockery of the country's security, believing herself to be above the law. They are happy and contented to have dust thrown in their eyes by her lies on top of her lies, on top of her lies...! Clinton the career politician and "above the law criminal" who only cares about herself, and how she can personally profit.
And in the red corner we have...
Trump has rubbed shoulders, and consorted with many on the Clinton side, including Clinton herself, over many years, as friends. They have been all entertained by Trump's shows and pageants, and parties and resorts etc. Trump is a big, blustering bully, whose mouth runs like a continuous dropping on a rainy day. He's the perennial boastful Bohemian braggart, who is susceptible to "foot in mouth" disease. He offends "decent people" whose consciences are bothered. Does he lie? Most certainly! They've all lied! They will continue to lie!
Like one man's description of two others many years ago, one is big and nasty; the other is dangerous and deadly!
My opinion? Because Christians failed for two successive years to choose wisely, God in derision has given them, and the country, a choice: a pile of turd covered by a veneer of gold, or a pile of gold covered by a veneer of turd. When the veneer wears off what is left? Whose who? Can you see through turd, or see through to the turd?
Here endeth my rant for today, and it's MY stupid rant, not yours; so if you want to make an issue, go get a rant of your own!

CAUTION! POLITICAL RANT! 2. VOICES NOT CRYING...!

Voices crying in the wilderness eventually get their heads chopped off for telling it like it is, with no respect to one's position, one's feelings or who's hurt.
If the mainstream media, and public bloggers had done in 2008 and/or 2012 to Obama what they are doing now to Trump, and others before him, there might have never been a president Obama! They would also have been described as racists, bigots, and haters because they revealed the truth, which still remains ignored or laughed off!
So the media became the voices that were not crying! Buried under the guise of journalism, they picked their targets, and went for the jugular, while giving the opposing side a soft ride. The main stream media are like those people on social media, who look for all the dirt on those they dislike, and publicize it, whether true or not.
Trump has always been a public figure, bleating and blasting and blaring for all the world to see! His life is no secret! He lives in a glass house, and he loves to throw stones! He was close friends with many of those who attack him now. They once admired him, and loved his shows, beauty queens, and all!
Max Lucado once made a comparison between Trump for president, and someone dating his (Lucado's) daughter. He started off by requiring decency for the date! Lucado seems to think the US is like his daughter, and Trump is trying to date America. America is not looking for a date! America is looking for someone who will protect its constitution, promote its prosperity and prevent its destruction, (from outside and inside). Max Lucado says that he has decided to break his silence on politics because of his concern about Trump. If only he had seen it fit to break silence before it had reached this stage! However, the public voices which should have been public, were strangely silent, and allowed the slow erosion of the country's vital foundation.
Trump was already famous, or infamous, depending on how you feel, rich and not about to rob the country! Does he lie? Yes! Do they not all lie? What's presidential?
Max says he has to speak out now because Trump calls himself a Christian, and he's not. A bit hypocritical here Max? Where was your public outcry against Oprah, who has been leading silly women, (and men), down the slippery slope of new age pantheism. Oh you did not cry out because she is decent. She can probably date your son!
Here endeth my rant for today, and it's MY stupid rant, not yours; so if you want to make an issue, go get a rant of your own!

CAUTION: POLITICAL RANT! 1. DID GOD SAY...?

It's the first recorded question in the history of mankind, and it was asked by the enemy of mankind.
NOTE: This rant is directed mainly at Christians, or those who claim to be Christians.
Now here's the problem. Some people swear that Clinton is God's choice, while others swear that God's choice is Trump!
Some say God spoke to them that it's Trump who's God's choice, or so they say; while others say God told them He chose Clinton. The question arises, who did God speak to, and who listened to a lying spirit? For one group obviously did! Or did God even speak to them at all? Why? Because God is not two faced; and I'm referring to Christians here, not some looney who is in contact with his/her "so called spirits"
Who did God choose? Trump or Clinton?
Obviously He would not choose both! Or maybe He chose neither!
The voice of the people is NOT the voice of God, unless that voice aligns itself completely with the Word of God, not forcing the Word to fit into their particular mold of idiocy!
I may not be able to tell you how to vote, but I sure can tell you how to live, and if how you live is affected by how you vote, then unpopular though it may be, I have a God-given mandate to warn you of the consequences of violating God's Word.
Two things we're advised not to argue about; politics and religion. Why? The reasons are varied, but maybe an interesting view might be because many view politics like a religion. They are ready to fight tooth and nail for the party and candidate of their choice to the point where religious beliefs and convictions be damned. It's difficult to identify such people as Christians, since they apparently toss their Christianity out when defending their choice.
Now God will not pick two different people to run for one office for God is not the author of confusion.
When groups of ministers gather around a candidate and supposedly put the "stamp of God's approval" on their personal choice, what do we do? So who's right, and whose wrong? Both will NOT be right. Short of Divine revelation, what recourse do we have? Think wisely before answering!
Here endeth my rant for today, and it's MY rant not yours; so if you want to make an issue, go get a rant of your own!