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Daily Devotional, Year 3 – December 25

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The 4 Winds of Revelation 7:1 Now Blowing!

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Part 1:

“The 4 Winds of Doctrine”

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“That we henceforth be no more children,

tossed to and fro, and carried about

with every wind of doctrine,

by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness,

whereby they lie in wait to deceive;”

Ephesians 4:14

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Does it seem like we’re having a lot of bad weather lately?

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The world, that is. Does it appear as if the world is experiencing a lot of extreme weather? Well, it sure seems like it is, wouldn’t you agree?

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Another question: are we getting a lot of bad weather in the political and social realm?

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That is, doesn’t it seem as if hurricane winds of strife are now blowing amongst the nations of the world?

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STRONG WINDS IN CHURCH

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Here’s another question: Is the Christian world getting a lot of extreme weather lately?

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In other words, are there seemingly storm clouds and winds of doctrines blowing from every-which direction? Does the Christian world seem as though there are countless different variations of the Gospel of Jesus blowing in the wind these days?

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Yes, there are many Christians today, complaining about all the different viewpoints being tossed about in the world.

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Church after hurricane – Wikimedia – Creative Commons lic.

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1,001 FLAVOR GOSPEL!

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It appears that, no matter which way a Christian turns, there are preachers preaching with all the boldness and confidence of the Apostle, Paul!

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The problem is, they are mostly  preaching many different things from each other! You could possibly say, that if Christendom were an ice cream parlor, you would have to call it something like “The 1,001 Flavors Gospel Ice Cream Parlor”!

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Oh yes, a person can choose just about any flavor of the Gospel that tickles his (or Her) fancy! “Give me a scoop of ‘Hip & Trendy’, please” “And I’ll take some ‘Heart-tugging Humanitarianism’, too!” “But don’t give me any ‘Old Fashioned”, please! I tasted it as a kid when my parents gave it to me, and it’s just too bland!”

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“SATAN…WILL, IF POSSIBLE, DECEIVE THE ELECT”

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Well, you get the idea of this ice cream analogy. It’s getting to the point of craziness in the Christian world today!

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So how does one discern what is true and what is just a “look-alike” gospel? Because, let’s face it! The counterfeits which are blowing in the wind today are quite often so close to the truth, that it’s extremely difficult to discern the true from the false!

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And it’s not hard for true worshippers to see that Satan is wreaking havoc upon the Church-world!

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But why should we be surprised? After all, the Bible forewarned us… “For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall show signs and wonders, to seduce, if [it were] possible, even the elect.” Mark 13:22.

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So, these satanic counterfeits will be so close to the truth, that even God’s knowledgeable and elect people might be deceived, if possible (howbeit, not to their damnation)!

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“CHRIST, THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY & FOREVER”

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One thing that many of these false gospels have in common, is that they quite often try to be fashionable and up-to-date.

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Quite often they will mingle some faddish and trendy things of the world, in attempt to attract large audiences. Maybe some hip music. Maybe some “beautiful people”. Maybe some “cool” talk. And many preachers today strive to behave just a little like stand-up comedians, keeping their audience laughing. Many other gospels mingle their ethnicity, which only divides and never unifies the body of Christ (see Colossians 3:10, 11).

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But the true Gospel has a timeless quality about it. The truth doesn’t need to be dressed up or updated. Heaven is not “like some fickle schoolgirl”, as the saying goes! It is as timeless as Jesus.

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And Jesus is “the way, the truth and the life!” John 14:6

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MINGLED GOSPELS VERY POWERFUL

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But the great problem is, that many of these so-called gospels mingle a whole lot of Bible into their preaching!

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Well, Satan is not as dumb as he would like us to suppose! Everyone knows that mice will not take the poison unless it’s mingled with lots and lots of oatmeal! And since Satan has an I.Q. far beyond our comprehension, why then would we imagine that he’s just a fumbling and bumbling old fool?

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Oh yes it’s true, that Satan has raised up some really poor counterfeit gospels. But even those bad ones only make the really clever counterfeits look that much more convincing!

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But when you lead people to believe that they can have Jesus, and still pursue the things of the world, that’s going to attract large crowds! And when you give people attractions such as sensual music, comedy, beautiful people, all sorts of social activities, etc., it’s going to attract large crowds!

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That’s a powerful potion! Pursuing your earthly dreams and selfish delights, and a lively social/fraternal organization coated with a thin veneer of religiosity to attend each week, and then, go to Heaven too! That’s powerful stuff! (see Matthew 6:24)

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ABOVE PICTURE: Satan, The False Prophet who offers a world-loving gospel – www.signsofheaven.org

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SOME WARNING SIGNS

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So here are some questions to ask yourself, concerning any particular ministry in question:

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Does that ministry constantly encourage to study, study, study the Bible? (see Psalms 119:97)

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Does that ministry add to the Bible, further revelations, such as dreams, and visions, and voices? (see Revelation 22:18)

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Does it appear as if that ministry encourages, either by word or by example, the seeking after the cares and pleasures of this world? Do the followers seem to worship one day per week, followed by six days of going headlong after the pleasures and treasures of this life?

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Or does that ministry try hard to keep from mingling fashion, trendiness, entertainment, “hip-talk”, comedy, ethnic, programs, non-biblical holidays, or any other earthy, non-Christ-like additions into their presentations? (See Ephesians. 5:3, 4)

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And is the focus of that ministry on becoming Christ-like in every way? Or do they rather focus on other things, instead of focusing on Christ, and our overcoming the world? (see 1st John 3:3)

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Well, perhaps there are more biblical “acid-tests” that one could apply to some of these modern-day gospels which are currently blowing in the wind.

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The important thing is to not let any one of these blow you away from the truth!

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“…A LAMP UNTO MY FEET”

Psalm 119:105

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And if a person wants to NOT be misled, he or she must know the Bible well, and have a mature understanding of the spiritual nature of the Bible.

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Or do we just let the “spirit” lead us?

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In Martin Luther’s day, some groups rose up, proclaiming that because they had the “holy spirit” talking to them, they didn’t need the Bible anymore!

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Regarding these groups, Luther commented… “They cry, ‘The Spirit, the Spirit!’. But what spirit they are speaking of, I know not!”

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Luther 95 theses – Wikipedia – US public domain

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STUDY THE REAL, NOT THE COUNTERFEIT

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The point is, God has given us the Bible.

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And instead of studying all the counterfeits, we need to study the true! Because most everybody knows, it is by being thoroughly familiar with the real thing, that one can easily spot the counterfeit! And so, let’s get to know the Bible!

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It is only by having a very good knowledge of the Bible, that any of us can expect to get through the troublous and confusing days we’re now entering into!

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THREE DOLLAR BILL – Wikipedia – Public Domain

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WHY NOT JUST STUDY FOR YOURSELF?

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And really, why not simply turn off all those fancy and cool-talking evangelists and teachers, and just study for yourself?

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After all, the Bible says… “But the anointing which ye have received of Him abideth in you, AND YE NEED NOT THAT ANY MAN TEACH YOU: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in Him.” 1st John 2;27.

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Yes, God’s Spirit abides in every true worshipper, and will lead each and every child of God into all truth. So why even get mixed up and confused by so many of today’s preachers?

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After all, the Bible foretells… “For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;” 2nd Timothy 4:3.

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Many of us believe that this day has fully arrived in the churches, when by preaching or by example, we’re seeing a very worldly gospel being preached.

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Chaplain reads Bible – Wikimedia – US Govt. Public Domain.

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Give me a very good knowledge of your Word, that I may be so well-grounded that I won’t fall into a selfish gospel of man’s making…

Prayer – USMC – Wikimedia – US Govt. Public Domain

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Fleeing to the Mountains: The Abomination in the Church, Part 1” or you can also read… ““Vanity Fair” & The False Prophet”

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TODAY’S FEATURED HEAVENLY SIGN

Info & pics of constellations on this site from Wikipedia & International Astronomical Union (click here)

 

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LOCATING ARCTURUS…

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An easy way to find Arcturus is to follow the arc of the handle of the Big Dipper, in the spring through fall (these are the months in which Arcturus is visible).

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SUMMER CONSTELLATIONS: (Sketch to right: constellations span the heavens (Ark in south, 7 Stars in north), and travel from east to west through the night.

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This sketch is of the Summer Constellations as they appear when in the western half of the night sky. The box-like constellation is the The Ark of the Covenant (AKA Sagittarius) is in the south. To the right is both the Flower of the Field Constellation (AKA Scorpius) and the The Cross/Scepter Constellations. Further to the north is the Crown of Revelation Twelve (AKA Corona Borealis Constellation) and the star, Arcturus. Farthest to the north is the 7 Stars Constellation (AKA The Big Dipper )

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Arcturus (the star that wise-men follow!)”

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TOMORROW:

December 26 (Cuttlefish & The False Prophet, Part 7: “It’s a Glad, Glad, Glad, Glad World!”)

Mad world poster – Wikimedia – Fair Use Rationale

 

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20+ MINUTE AUDIO JEREMIAH STUDY

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ALL ‘NOBLE BEREANS’ (open-minded seekers of Bible truth) ARE ENCOURAGED TO BEGIN FOLLOWING THIS 650+ AUDIO BIBLE STUDY THROUGH THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH EACH DAY ON THIS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. 

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THIS IS STUDY #357 PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING..

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Prophet Jeremiah – www.christianimagesource.com – Public Domain

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Click on image credit links below each photo, for licensing names, details, and tags, etc.. Most Images cropped & reduced in size.

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Daily Devotional, Year 3, December 24

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1st Corinthians 13…the Love Chapter:

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“Love Does Not Insist Upon Its Own Way”

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God has put us in a world in which we all want to have things our own way.

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In centuries past, the family was often ruled over by the stern hand of the father. Divorces were rare and family members knew they had to obey when in the sight of the father.

Cleaver family from the television program Leave it to Beaver. – Wikipedia – Public Domain

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“As for My people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O My people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths”

Isaiah 3:12  

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Fast-forward into our current-day society. The father does not enjoy such supreme authority. Maybe in some other cultures. But not the western nations so much. And decreasingly so in all cultures, pretty much.

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Yes, today’s world is far different than former generations. Not that the previous generations were so wonderful! 

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But let’s face it! It’s a very stubborn world today!

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“As for My people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O My people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths”

Isaiah 3:12  

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Yes, sad to say, it’s a very stubborn world today!

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Just imagine how many marriages would be saved if each spouse did not insist on having their own way!?

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Just imagine how many children would be happier and healthier if they didn’t insist, “I pretty much know better than Mom & Dad!”

Divorce – Wikimedia – cropped image -the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license.

File:Fearless Girl at Paternoster Square – Cropped & altered image – C.Suthorn cc-by-sa-4.0 commons.wikimedia.org

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“For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry.”

1st Samuel 15:23 

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The Word of God reveals the following…“For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry.” 1st Samuel 15:23 

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So, this above verse makes a very startling revelation! Rebellion and stubbornness are connected with Satanic powers.

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“He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy”

Proverbs 29:1

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And let’s face it! Even many faithful churchgoers might actually argue this point!

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In other words, stubbornness within the church-world tends to deny Satan’s intense warfare and innate presence in the hearts of many professed “Believers”.

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And one doesn’t need to look very deeply into Christianity to see that rebellion and stubbornness exists in the hearts of those same faithful skeptical churchgoers!

Pilgrim’s Progress – 09, p29 – Obstinate – Wikimedia – Public Domain

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Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He shall lift you up.”

James 4:1-10

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So, just what can we Christians do about our undone condition? How can we overcome our stubborn ways and our rebellious heart?

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Listen to the New Testament Book of James…

“From whence come wars and fightings among you?

come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? 

Ye lust, and have not: ye kill,

and desire to have, and cannot obtain:

…Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud,

but giveth grace unto the humble. 

Submit yourselves therefore to God.

Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 

Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.

Cleanse your hands, ye sinners;

and purify your hearts, ye double minded. 

Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep:

let your laughter be turned to mourning,

and your joy to heaviness. 

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He shall lift you up.”

James 4:1-10

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The entire Book of James was given to help us realize where we so often go astray. And along with the rest of Scripture, and aided by the indwelling Holy Spirit, we stubborn ones can begin to obtain the knowledge and strength to overcome this world, our flesh and the Devil, whose antichrist spirit is now working in the children of disobedience!

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So, let’s follow James’ advice, and “Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He shall lift you up.” James 4:9, 10

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Please do a work in my life and heart, to make me humble and submissive to Your Word…

Family Prayer Before Meal – Wikimedia – US-Govt. – Public-Domain

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read…May 9 (We Wrestle Not Against Flesh & Blood! Part 2, “Dealing With Defiant Children!”), Or, you may also read…June 26th (The War Nobody Prepared For! Part 3 (“Meekness”))

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TODAY’S FEATURED HEAVENLY SIGN

Info & pics of constellations on this site from Wikipedia & International Astronomical Union (click here)

 

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7 STARS IMITATE CROSS OF ORION

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This phenomenon begins in October, in the pre-dawn hours. It then begins a little earlier each night.

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This Wikipedia star-chart to the left, has this Orion Constellation sketched in. You must locate Orion, when it is mid-sky, between east and west. You’ll be facing southward most likely, unless you are far south. Try to imagine it as a Cross on a steep hill. The 3-star belt of Orion becomes the crest of the hill. The 3 very faint stars that make up Orion’s head become the very top of the Cross.

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Next, locate the 7 Stars Constellation. This 7 Stars Constellation is seen by facing northward. It stands upright a little later in the night. Eventually, Orion will lay down and no longer be seen as an uplifted Cross! Beginning in November, the 7 Stars (AKA Big Dipper) can be seen as a Cross a little bit later in evening.

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When you are comfortable in locating Orion & The 7 Stars Constellations, then show a friend. This can be a great witnessing tool!

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ABOVE CHART: The Cross of Orion Constellation star-chart – wikipedia star-chart with orion drawn in by this website – not for commercial use

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “’7 Stars’ Imitate ‘The Cross of Orion’”

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TOMORROW:

December 25 (The 4 Winds of Revelation 7:1 Now Blowing! Part 1: “The 4 Winds of Doctrine”)

ABOVE PICTURE: Hide Thyself in thy Chambers – inspired by Tornado Over Kansas by Curry

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20+ MINUTE AUDIO JEREMIAH STUDY

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ALL ‘NOBLE BEREANS’ (open-minded seekers of Bible truth) ARE ENCOURAGED TO BEGIN FOLLOWING THIS 650+ AUDIO BIBLE STUDY THROUGH THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH EACH DAY ON THIS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. 

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THIS IS STUDY #356 PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING…

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Prophet Jeremiah – www.christianimagesource.com – Public Domain

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Daily Devotional, Year 3 – December 26

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Cuttlefish & The False Prophet,

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Part 7:

“It’s a Glad, Glad, Glad, Glad World!”

To read Part 1, click here…April 1 (Cuttlefish & The False Prophet)

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“Faithful are the wounds of a friend;

but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.”

Proverbs 27:6 

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God originally created this world to be a beautiful home for Mankind.

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Yet, when we fell from grace, this world began to change in many ways.

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Nature, to a great extent, began to take on some changes. Many creatures and plants, etc., gradually took on different aspects, eventually becoming dangerous to other animals, and some even dangerous to people.

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Cuttlefish komodo – cropped image –  Wikimedia – Share-alike License 

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CUTTLEFISH: THE ULTIMATE IMPOSTORS!

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One of the most amazing creatures ever created is the Cuttlefish! 

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The reason why this creature is so incredible, is that it can just glance at its environment and instantly change its body to imitate that environment!

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As a matter of fact, whatever the Cuttlefish passes over, it instantly and automatically change into the same color and shape, of that undersea object!

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Cuttlefish.ogv – cropped image – Wikipedia – Creative Commons License

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CUTTLEFISH: SYMBOL OF SATAN

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Well, God has created this little predator to give us further insight into the inner working of the kingdom of Satan.

(As this little 26-second video below shows, the Cuttlefish has the ability to paralyze his potential victims, by using his hypnotizing strobe-light effect! Amazing!)

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Certainly, Satan and his unseen minions also love to make themselves invisible, and then, mesmerize their prey with the allurements of sin, rendering them helpless and hopeless victims! And this is how they work their misery and woe upon this unsuspecting world, without its inhabitants becoming alarmed, which would cause us to rebel against Satan’s invisible kingdom, as we would flee to God!

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 A “FEEL-GOOD” MOVIE

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Now, back in the 1960’s, a wacky comedy was created, which became a big hit movie on the “silver screens” around the world…“It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World!”

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Well, this carefree comedy was a great way of escaping the oft-grim realities of this truly, “Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World”, for several hours!

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And in this respect, that “feel-good” Hollywood movie makes a somewhat appropriate introduction to today’s devotional…

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Mad world poster – Wikimedia – Fair Use Rationale

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“THE KISSES OF AN ENEMY ARE DECEITFUL!”

Proverbs 27:6

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Truly it can be said, we live in a “Cuttlefish World”.

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Yes, like that incredible impostor, this world has been changed into a seemingly benign and beneficent society to a great degree. Oh yes, there are, undeniably, many dangerous and evil things out there!

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But just look around at all the smiling faces on so many people! Why, it just seems as if this is such a happy-go-lucky world, to a great degree!

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And it’s just about impossible to watch television without seeing laughter, and joking, and smiles galore! And you could possibly say, “In spite of the bad stuff, it’s still a ‘glad, glad, glad, glad world!'”

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Giant Cuttlefish – cropped image – Wikimedia – Creative Commons Attribution

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“THEY (FALSE PROPHETS)…SAYING ‘PEACE, PEACE’, WHEN THERE IS NO PEACE”

Jeremiah 8:10

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But don’t be fooled O Stranger & Pilgrim!

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Much of this smiley-faced gladness is just an integral part of Satan’s warfare against Heaven!

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After all, if Satan can make his kingdom seem more appealing than Christ’s kingdom, then, this gives him a great and deceptive advantage, leading to eventual victory!

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Satan presiding at the Infernal Council – Wikipedia – US Public Domain

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“THE WHOLE WORLD LIES IN WICKEDNESS”

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Listen to 1st John’s analysis of this Cuttlefish world…“And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.” 1st John 5:19

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Yes, the whole world lies in wickedness!

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And yet, Satan fully understands that he must put a happy face on it, for fear of losing his tight grip on the world’s citizens!

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Conversely, it is Satan’s goal to put the worst possible face on true Christianity.

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And so, he not only raises up counterfeit brethren to make Christianity look bad to the general public; but he likewise makes life as miserable as possible for true Christians, so as to hopefully put a sad, and discouraged face on them!

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Cuttlefish – cropped image – Wikimedia – Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0

March – Protest – Thank God For Satan -cropped image – Wikimedia – GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.2 or later version

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BEWARE O CHRISTIAN, YOU ARE STANDING ON ENCHANTED GROUND!

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As a matter of fact, if “the god of this world” were to withdraw all of his deceptive and mesmerizing “Cuttlefish goodness”, the people of the world would begin to show their genuine wickedness, and Christians would be quickly exterminated! (Oh yes, they probably would be tortured first, as was sometimes done to them through the Dark Ages in Europe).

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So, this devotional is a warning for Christians to get themselves ready for the moment when this world takes on its true “Cuttlefish” wickedness and comes at Christians with all the venomous hatred that Satan truly has for us!

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TO READ PART 8, CLICK HERE…

January 11 (Cuttlefish & The False Prophet, Part 8: “And He Spake As A Dragon!”)

Cuttlefish – Wikimedia

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WATCH THIS SHORT BUT AMAZING VIDEO…

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Help me to not be fooled by this very deceptive world…

Marine Praying – cropped image – Wikimedia – USMC Public Domain

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read…November 26 (The False Prophet, Part 21: “The World’s Most Evil People!”), or you can also read… April 1 (Cuttlefish & The False Prophet)

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TODAY’S FEATURED HEAVENLY SIGN

Info & pics of constellations on this site from Wikipedia & International Astronomical Union (click here)

 

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CASTOR AND POLLUX & THE NARROW WAY…

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“And after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux.” Acts 28:11

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Most theologians interpret this verse to be speaking of two pagan gods known as Castor and Pollux. Beyond that, they are puzzled as to what significance do these twin gods have. Some believe these gods to be the patrons of safe ocean travel. Certainly God would never want His people to board such a pagan ship!

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But there is much significance to Castor and Pollux. No, not to those twin-gods. But there are two stars named Castor and Pollux. They are twin-stars, and not twin-gods. They are the two bright stars of the constellation commonly known as Gemini. But as “Signs Of Heaven” points out, these two stars also happen to be the two brightest stars on Orion’s sickle.

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And these two stars are also known as The Narrow Gate Stars. And if you will explore this concept, you will see that Castor and Pollux possess great significance… 

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“Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” Matthew 7:13-14. Castor and Pollux represent this Biblical concept of the Narrow Way. 

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LOCATING THIS GROUP…

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These two sketches below are the same picture, one with stars only, the other with embellishments. These stars appear more or less like this when they are in the western sky, just before they sink below the western horizon (please excuse the less-than 100% accurate sketch). At the top of the sketches in the center is the Big Dipper. But with other surrounding stars, the Big Dipper is known as Ursa Major or the Great Bear. But as this website points out, Ursa Major is actually the Revelation 12 Woman. (Ursa Major appears much larger in the sky than this sketch shows. But in order to fit her into this drawing, the artist had to depict her much smaller) 

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To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Castor and Pollux & The Mystery Ship of Scripture”

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TOMORROW…

December 27 (Come Out of Her, My People! Part 56: “The Evangelical Cult!” CONTINUED)

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20+ MINUTE AUDIO JEREMIAH STUDY

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ALL ‘NOBLE BEREANS’ (open-minded seekers of Bible truth) ARE ENCOURAGED TO BEGIN FOLLOWING THIS 650+ AUDIO BIBLE STUDY THROUGH THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH EACH DAY ON THIS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. 

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THIS IS STUDY #358 PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING…

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Daily Devotional, Year 3 – December 27

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Come Out of Her, My People!

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Part 56:

“The Evangelical Cult!” CONTINUED

To read Part 1, click here… “May 12th (Come Out of Her, My People?)”

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“For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus,

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whom we have not preached,

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or if ye receive another spirit,

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which ye have not received,

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or another gospel,

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which ye have not accepted,

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ye might well bear with him.”

2nd Corinthians 11:4

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In the 1st part of this “Evangelical Cult” devotional (click here), it was brought out that mainstream Christianity likes to point the accusing finger at the so-called cults for their false doctrines!

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And yet, the fact is, mainstream Christianity has just as many false doctrines, placing them in the very same category as those they scorn: a false gospel, howbeit, a very large false gospel!

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CRITICIZING THE CULTS

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Now of course, mainstream Christianity is correct in their accusations against those false gospels.

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Yes, a certain radio talk show host was criticizing the so-called “cults” for subscribing only to the verses which seem to prove their false doctrines, while at the same time, ignoring other verses which disprove those same false doctrines.

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And this talk show host was indeed correct. Anyone can manufacture just about any false doctrine they wish to, by merely lifting certain verses out of the context of the Bible in its entirety.

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IGNORING OR TWISTING SCRIPTURE

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“For example”, this talk show host remarked to his caller, “there are certain verses which seem to suggest that Christ was a created personage, instead of being the eternal Son of God.”

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“But to do this”, he went on, “these false gospels must simply ignore or explain away such passages as Hebrews 1:8…’But unto the Son He saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of Thy kingdom.'” 

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And then, he correctly concluded by saying, “This is just one of many verses which only confirms that Christ was and is the eternal Son of God.”  

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THE ‘JESUS ONLY’ MOVEMENT

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And further on, this Bible talk show host mentioned the “Jesus Only” movement. And again, he correctly pointed out that this group will take certain verses which seemingly suggest that Jesus only is God, and also is both the Father and the Holy Spirit as well!

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And he continued by pointing out that in order to prove this to be true, they must ignore such passages as Matthew 3:16, 17… “And Jesus, when He was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon Him: And lo a voice from Heaven, saying, This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

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“So here is just another example”, the talk-show host correctly concluded, “of how to fabricate false doctrines by merely ignoring or twisting Scripture: refusing those scriptures which could have given proper balance and a correct understanding of any Bible truth if they would only have been recognized by these cultists.”

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 “O My people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths”

Isaiah 3:12

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Well, you get the point. As this talk show host correctly illustrated, there’s a whole lot of this kind of bad theology going on in those false gospels.

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And yet, this same talk show host doesn’t realize that mainstream Christianity does exactly the same thing!

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Yes, there are a number of cherished doctrines in the so-called “orthodox” churches which are based on certain verses, while excluding other verses which should be and must be included in order to strike the proper balance necessary to achieving a correct understanding of truth.

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Listen…“O My people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths” Isaiah 3:12

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This verse from Isaiah warns God’s people to not put their confidence in their mainstream evangelical leaders, since this end-times apostasy goes far beyond those little cults over there!

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PRE-TRIBULATION RAPTURE THEORY

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For instance, the doctrine of the so-called “Pre-Tribulation Rapture” is based on a certain number of verses which seemingly suggest it to be true. And yet, the adherents to this doctrine must ignore certain other verses, such as John 6:39, which says… “And this is the Father’s will which hath sent Me, that of all which He hath given Me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.”

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This verse, along with three other similar verses from John, Chapter 6 present a completely different scenario for the Resurrection of God’s people. Pre-Tribulation Rapture adherents argue that this “last day” resurrection will instead take place 7 years prior to the “last day”.

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But there are so many verses and passages which refute the “Pre-Tribulation Rapture Theory” that it is amazing how theologians could ever believe such a false doctrine!

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THE ‘ETERNAL TORMENT’ HERESY

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Another great error in the mainstream church-world is the grievous heresy referred to as “Eternal Torment”. Again, if one takes the Parable of the Rich Man & Lazarus, along with some other passages, it is easy to assume that God indeed endlessly torments all rejectors of His grace in some netherworld chasm.

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And yet, this long-held heresy was formulated by ignoring so many passages, such as this one from the Book of Job…“Why died I not from the womb? why did I not give up the ghost when I came out of the belly?…For now should I have lain still and been quiet, I should have slept: then had I been at rest, With kings and counsellors of the earth…Or with princes…There the wicked cease from troubling; and there the weary be at rest. There the prisoners rest together; they hear not the voice of the oppressor. The small and great are there; and the servant is free from his master.” Job 3:11, 13-15, 17-19 

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Now if Eternal Torment was the fate of all rejectors of God’s grace, then Job would have never made this statement; nor would he have wished to be dead, only to suffer “Eternal Torment”!

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This whole notion that God has erected some netherworld torture chamber is so utterly ridiculous that it’s hard to believe that theologians still cling to it! 

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“COME OUT OF HER, MY PEOPLE!”

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But these are just two examples of many other false doctrines borne out of the “cherry-picking” of certain verses, removing them from the context of the Bible in its entirety.

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And this is just one more reason why God is now calling His people to, “Come out of her (Babylon, the City of Confusion), My people, lest you partake of her sins, and receive of her plagues” Revelation 18:4

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“BREAD SHALL BE GIVEN HIM; HIS WATERS SHALL BE SURE!”

Isaiah 33:16

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We should not expect that the apostate churches and denominations are ever going to repent of these errors. They are the chaff which must be driven away by the winds of false doctrines! But all those who have received a love for truth must, “Flee out of the midst of Babylon, and deliver every man his soul: be not cut off in her iniquity; for this is the time of the LORD’S vengeance; He will render unto her a recompense.” Jeremiah 51:6

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God has provided abundant Waters of grace and life-giving heavenly Bread upon the high (spiritual) mountains of our refuge in these last moments prior to His return!

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Picture – Lot Escapes Sodom – www.thebiblerevival.com offers free Bible clipart – Public Domain.

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TO READ PART 57, CLICK HERE…

December 28 (Come Out of Her, My People! Part 57: “Drinking Babylon’s Wine”)

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Help me to come out of this Babylon of confusion, and worship Thee 100%…

The Christian Martyrs Last Prayer – Wikipedia – US Public Domain

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… Running The Christian Race (Part 2, Sensual Music), or you can also read this shorter article…June 23rd (The Natural Man’s Prosperity Gospel)“

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TODAY’S FEATURED HEAVENLY SIGN

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GOD’S PEOPLE TAKEN CAPTIVE

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“And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her (Babylon), My people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.” Revelation 18:4 

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God has a people in Babylon. Yes, Mystery Babylon is the Mother of Harlots. The sketch to the left shows her riding this beast with 7 heads and 10 horns.

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But in that spiritual city, there are those who still love God to a certain degree. And before the final plagues are poured out upon her, God has been and will continue to call His people out of her… “And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her (Babylon), my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.” Revelation 18:4

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And so in addition to The Pleiades appearing as the Harlot Mother, we also see this second depiction of The Pleiades as an angel, which symbolizes God’s people, walking the downward pathway to destruction. They must be called out of Babylon before it’s too late!

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “The Pleiades: The Captive Angel & Mystery Harlot Constellation”

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TOMORROW…

December 28 (Come Out of Her, My People! Part 57: “Drinking Babylon’s Wine”) 

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20+ MINUTE AUDIO JEREMIAH STUDY

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ALL ‘NOBLE BEREANS’ (open-minded seekers of Bible truth) ARE ENCOURAGED TO BEGIN FOLLOWING THIS 650+ AUDIO BIBLE STUDY THROUGH THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH EACH DAY ON THIS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. 

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THIS IS STUDY #359 PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING…

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Daily Devotional, Year 3 – December 28

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Come Out of Her, My People!

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Part 57:

“Drinking Babylon’s Wine” 

To read Part 1, click here… “May 12th (Come Out of Her, My People?)”

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“Stay yourselves, and wonder;

cry ye out, and cry: they are drunken,

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but not with strong drink.”

Isaiah 29:9

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CITY OF CONFUSION

Isaiah 24:10

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Babylon was given its name during the building of that infamous Tower of Babylon, because God confused their speech…

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Listen… “Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the LORD did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did the LORD scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth.” Genesis 11:9 

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And so, the name, Babylon, actually means, “City of Confusion”. Isaiah 24:10

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by G. Dore’ – The Confusion Of Tongues in Babylon – from www.creationism.org-public domain

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“COME OUT OF HER MY PEOPLE”

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The Bible pronounces a curse upon all those who refuse to, “Come out of Her (Babylon) My people!” Revelation 18:4

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This New Testament reference to Babylon actually concerns our captivity in the apostate church-world, as this website has painstakingly attempted to make that spiritual connection.

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And the reader is encouraged to click on and begin reading this series of devotionals called “Come Out of Her, My People”, to gain a full understanding of just why God considers today’s churches to be spiritual Babylon.

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Yes, upon all those who refuse to join the Exodus out of this “City of Confusion”, the apostate churches, the following sentence is pronounced… “Come out of her, My people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.” Revelation 18:4

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THE PLEIADES: TALE OF TWO WOMEN

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The Constellation, Pleiades, is a two-fold constellation. In other words, it can either be seen as the “Harlot, Mystery Babylon” (click to read), or it can also be seen as the “Captive Angel” (click to read). Admittedly, the Captive Angel is much easier to find when looking at this great cluster of stars. It actually looks like an angel.

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Nevertheless, both these two women represent the two portions of God’s people: the church-apostate and the church-faithful: the foolish virgins and the wise virgins: antichrists and true Christians. (Study Galatians 4:21-31, and begin reading this “Come Out Of Her, My People” (click to read) series of articles, to gain a full understanding)

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ABOVE PICTURE: The Pleiades: Mystery Babylon: Mother of Harlots

ABOVE PICTURE: The Pleiades: The Captive Angel Constellation

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“TRANSFORMED BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND”

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A radio Bible teacher gave a very nice 25-minute Bible study on that incredible Passage from Romans 12:1, 2

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Listen…“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” 

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This amazing passage should be emblazoned upon the hearts on each and every child of God.

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And to his credit, that pastor really gave a great discourse on those two verses.

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“FOOLISH TALK AND JESTING”

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But in spite of his nice presentation, he unfortunately mingled into his study, a whole lot of funny little quips, jests and laughs.

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In other words, this 25 minute plea for Christians to become transformed into the image of Christ was salted with unchristlike behavior!

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So sad to witness such a contradiction between a pastor’s correct teachings and his duplicitous behavior!

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DRINKING BABYLON’S WINE

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Now, as far as this particular Bible teacher, he may indeed be a sincere child of God. But unfortunately, he has obviously been drinking of that intoxicating wine of Babylon.

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Yes, as Revelation 2:20 warns… “Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.”

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And that Old Testament vixen, Jezebel, was symbolic of the New Testament Harlot, “Mystery Babylon, Mother of Harlots”. Thus, this above verse warns that Jezebel (an adulterous gospel) can find her way into any congregation, if the parishioners allow her in.

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And bringing in all her false doctrines and world-loving ways, that congregation begins to become spiritually drunken with her idolatry. 

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DRUNKS ACTING SILLY

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And as most people know, people who are intoxicated often behave in a silly and giddy way.

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And when drunkards get together, they really enjoy hearing one-another behaving so silly and so giddy! That’s how drunkards behave. And so it should be no surprise that congregations today will love to hear such worldly behavior from their pastor.

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They’ve all been drinking Babylon’s wine!

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“THOU HYPOCRITE!”

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Well, it should make any of us very uncomfortable to criticize anyone else, especially when most of us are likewise guilty of the same sins! Yes, those of us who have behaved in the same way need to hang our heads in shame too! We’re all in the same boat! We’ve all sinned.

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The fact is, we’ve all been drinking of Babylon’s wine, haven’t we? Yes, anytime we watch TV or listen to the radio, etc., and hear all the unchristlike joking and jesting, are we not partaking of Babylon’s wine? It is a lack of watchfulness that causes us to join in with the world in their unchristlike behavior.

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Because, let’s face it! Neither Jesus, nor Paul, nor John, nor Peter, nor any other New Testament role-models ever engaged in such silly behavior, according to Scripture.

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JOKING AROUND ONLY CHEAPENS THE MOMENT!

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And truth-be-told, to mingle the great commission of warning the world “to flee from the wrath to come”, with jokes and quips and foolish talk greatly sets our audience at ease, lessening the utmost seriousness and solemnity of the moment, when hearts are deciding for or against Salvation!

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And as Paul warned…“But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.” Ephesians 5:3-5 

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THOMAS BROOKS ON JOKING IN THE PULPIT

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Listen to that great Church reformer, Thomas Brooks as he speaks about false teachers in the pulpits…

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Listen…“They preach more to please the ear than to profit the heart…False teachers handle holy things rather with wit and trifling, rather than with fear and reverence. False teachers are soul-murderers. They are like evil surgeons, that skin over the wound—but never heal it…False teachers are Hell’s greatest enrichers.”

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Here are some very scathing words concerning those who think it’s a good thing to keep the congregation laughing.

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Thomas Brooks on, “The 7 Characteristics of False Teachers”

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“YE SHALL NOT ADD UNTO THE WORD WHICH I COMMAND YOU!”

Deuteronomy 4:2 

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Now, many church-goers will make excuses for their foolish talk and jesting by saying such things as, “Well, Jesus probably joked around with His disciples, even though it’s never mentioned in the Bible.”

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All such presumptuous statements as this above statement, makes a person guilty of adding his own personal notions to God’s infallible Word.

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And this kind of presumption is nothing less than sin of the highest degree!

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END-TIME EXODUS OUT OF BABYLON

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Well, the Good News in all this is, that it’s still the Day of Salvation!

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And all those who truly desire to “come out of her (Babylon) My people”, can cry and plead for Jesus to come and cleanse his or her compromised and polluted heart! 

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And all those who escape out of Babylon, and join the end-time spiritual exodus away from this Babylonish world, will be delighted to discover that the love, joy and peace that Heaven offers is of far greater value than any earthly treasure or trinket that we might have to forsake to become disciples of Jesus!

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James Tissot – The Flight of the Prisoners – Wikipedia – US Public Domain 

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TO READ PART 58, CLICK HERE…

February 12 (Come Out of Her, My People! Part 58: “The Final Destruction of Babylon”)

James Tissot – The Flight of the Prisoners from Babylon – Wikipedia – US Public Domain

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Give me the incredible and wonderful gift of Salvation. Open my eyes that I may behold this world as You see it. Let me not be deceived by the counterfeit gospels which pervade the today’s church-world…

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Ark of the Covenant Constellation, Pt. 2: How To Enter The Most Holy Place”, or you can also read… ” April 7th (1 Preacher! 2 Sermons!)” , or you can also read…JANUARY 10th (How a Joke Killed!)

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TODAY’S FEATURED HEAVENLY SIGN

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THE FIVE FOOLISH VIRGINS STARS

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A new constellation has been revealed, as of about May 29th, 2014. This constellation appears as a snake. Its body is comprised of stars from the Bootes Constellation, and its jaws are made of the four stars which Babylonians saw as the head of Draco, the Dragon. It also has a small single star for an eye.

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Now in this constellation is a group of five stars, which will be called “The Five Foolish Virgins Stars”. These are located on the opposite side of the Glorious Crown of 12 Stars, from the Five Wise Virgins Stars. But one big difference between the two is, that The Five Wise are curved around the Glorious Crown, while the Five Foolish are curved away from it!

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ABOVE STAR-CHART (with constellation drawn in by this website)- Serpent with Wise Virgins not Attached – seen late summer into fall only – Serpent Constellation – comprised of the head of Draco, plus stars from the Bootes Constellation – www.signsofheaven.org – not for profit use

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “The Five Foolish Virgins Stars” 

 

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TOMORROW 

December 29 (The City of Morality, Part 10: “What’s My Badge of Honor?”)

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20+ MINUTE AUDIO JEREMIAH STUDY

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ALL ‘NOBLE BEREANS’ (open-minded seekers of Bible truth) ARE ENCOURAGED TO BEGIN FOLLOWING THIS 650+ AUDIO BIBLE STUDY THROUGH THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH EACH DAY ON THIS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. 

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THIS IS STUDY #360 PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING…

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Daily Devotional, Year 3 – December 29

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The City of Morality,

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Part 6:

“What’s My Badge of Honor?” 

To read Part 1, click here… “January 5th (The City of Morality

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Have you ever heard anyone say about someone else, “They’re as proud as a peacock’? Well, it’s been a very commonly used expression over the years, and probably through the centuries.

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And just one look at this incredibly beautiful bird, and it’s small wonder why this connection is made!

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Not only is it a dazzling creature to behold, but even its proud strut, in royal blue, makes it appear to be the chief figure in a royal procession.

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But when this amazing bird fans out its plumage, it appears to have many eyes looking at it, as if it is boasting, “All eyes are on me! ME, ME, ME!!!”

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WHAT’S YOUR BADGE OF HONOR? 

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Now, let’s talk about people. 

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Have you noticed that we humans always seem to have one or more positive traits of character which, well, just seem to be a type of “badge of honor” for us?

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Well, the Pharisees of old had their own badge of honor.

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Do you know what that badge of honor was for that group of religious leaders?

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Yes, it was their morality, prosperity, position, and cleanliness. This made them feel as though they were just a bit more righteous than, “the great unwashed!”

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PHARISEEISM TODAY

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And let’s face it! Cleanliness, position, prosperity, and morality are perhaps the most common “badges of honor” even to this current day.

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And especially in the most prosperous nations, a great number of people live in this self-deception that they are more righteous than others, because of their prosperity and position; or because they are very moral; or because they are very neat and clean.

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OTHER BADGES OF HONOR

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But it always seems like each and every person has some sort of badge of honor which causes pride and self-justification.

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For some, it might be their friendliness.

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For some, it might be their merciful acts of charity.

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For others, it might be their quick-witted jests.

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For still others it might be their superior work-ethics.

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Yes, the list goes on and on!

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MANY BADGES OF HONOR!

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There are perhaps hundreds or even thousands of personal traits that make people feel just a little better than others.

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Oh, maybe it’s one’s punctuality; or his knowledge of the Bible; or his humbleness; or generosity; or superior intellect; or honesty; or some talent; or his knowledge of some sport, or of some philosophy.

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Actually, the list seems almost endless as to the possible attributes which humans consider to be “my badge of honor!”

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“A BROKEN SPIRIT: A BROKEN AND A CONTRITE HEART, O GOD, YOU WILL NOT DESPISE”

Psalm 51:17

Now of course the Bible totally condemns all such self-exalting and proud thinking!

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Listen to Paul speak about his own badges of honor…“If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee; Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.’ Philippians 3:4-6

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Yes, Paul was one of the greatest of all Pharisees! He was an extremely well-disciplined and hard-working person! He had a lot of excellent virtues which he could boast of!

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PAUL LOST ALL BADGES OF HONOR!

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And yet, listen to Paul’s testimony about these supposed badges of honor…“But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ…for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them, but dung, that I may win Christ, And be found in Him, not having mine own righteousness…but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:” Philippians 3:7-9

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Yes, when Paul finally met Christ, he suddenly realized that he was a just another miserable sinner, saved by grace!

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Listen…“For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing:” Romans 7:18.

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Yes, Paul’s new desire was no longer his own self-exaltation, but rather, to now exalt the Lord Jesus, and learn everything he could about Him! And Paul knew that Jesus was meek and lowly in heart (see Matthew 11:28-30).

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“THE LOFTY LOOKS OF MAN…SHALL BE HUMBLED…IN THAT DAY!”

Isaiah 2:11 

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The Bible leaves little room for we sinners to remain self-deceived regarding any worthiness we might imagine that we possess! Yes, when we fix our gaze on the glorious and majestic One, it lays all our supposed goodness in the dust!.

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And of course, God at times allows the Devil to put us through humbling circumstances of one type or another, to lay all pride in the dust, forever!

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And this is best illustrated by Paul’s testimony…“And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.” 2nd Corinthians 12:7

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Not only Paul, but also King David, Solomon, Job, and Peter all went through humbling circumstances, so that God could forever purify their hearts from all foolish human pride.  

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THE GOOD NEWS!

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The Good News is that there exists a true goodness!

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And this true goodness is now being offered to each and every member of the human race! Yes, the gift of Salvation is now available to any and every willing recipient who begins to follow Jesus by faith on an upward, Heavenward journey to the Celestial City of God!

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And instead of a mere outward display of moral behavior, Jesus can come and live out His life through each and every Heaven-bound pilgrim, as he or she walks that narrow pathway (comprised of every Word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God!)

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Drive out all my foolish proud judging! Purify my heart. Give me the mind of Christ, so that I too can become meek and lowly on heart…

Pray for Our Nation sign – Wikimedia – Share-alike-lic.

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read…January 20th (3 Fingered Judgment-Day), or you can also read… “September 30th (How To Spot The Biggest Sinner!)”

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THE END

 

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TODAY’S FEATURED HEAVENLY SIGN

Info & pics of constellations on this site from Wikipedia & International Astronomical Union (click here)

 

 

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“THE SCORNER (THE PHARISEE)”

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“For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, AN EVIL EYE, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.” Mark 7:18-23 

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Please tilt your head to the left. Do you see a man with a very long pointed nose. (Obviously, the sketch to the right is just an exaggeration in order to help you find the face in the photo to the left.)

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Do you see an angry look? His right eye-brow is raised as if he is judging.

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This second face in the Moon appears to be that of a combination of a man as well as a fox. Or maybe a wolf. Doesn’t he have a long narrow nose like a wolf or fox? Maybe even a dog. Nevertheless, the expression on his face, as he appears to look down upon the Earth, is that of scorn. Unlike the first Moon-man’s sad shock and awe; this ‘man/fox/wolf/dog’appears to be that of anger and scorn. As if he is disgusted at the sinful planet below.

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He is very moral, you see!

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Moon – Public Domain – 2nd face Pharisee Scorner – by Cezar Popescu for Wikimedia – Universal Public Domain – cropped, highlighted & rotated photo

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Moon Into Blood Trilogy: 2nd Face: The Evil-Eyed Pharisee Scorner”

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TOMORROW:

December 30 (The Devil Made Me Do It! Part 19: “Sleeping To Satan’s Lullabies!”)

Violin Lullaby – Satan – Tartini’s Dream – Louis-Léopold Boilly 1761-1845 – Devil’s Trill Sonata – Wikimedia – Public Domain

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20+ MINUTE AUDIO JEREMIAH STUDY

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ALL ‘NOBLE BEREANS’ (open-minded seekers of Bible truth) ARE ENCOURAGED TO BEGIN FOLLOWING THIS 650+ AUDIO BIBLE STUDY THROUGH THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH EACH DAY ON THIS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. 

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THIS IS STUDY #361 PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING…

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