Whitewashed Tombs

 Do 'Christians' here support their 'right' to bear arms - including automatic weapons? Do they believe they need a gun to 'defend' theirself? Jesus said, 'live by the sword, die by the sword'. Jesus said that those who seek to save their own life will LOSE IT. Do these 'Christians' clamor about their religious 'rights'? Do they harbor hatred in their heart for those they believe are the 'enemy'? Do they shout that all 'Democrats' are going to hell, as they are seeking political power, celebrity, and wealth? Do they call names, and slander? Do they worship Trump? According to Jesus' standard, which He laid out for us, do we have murder in our heart? While the outward appearance may be sparkling white, and one may fool many, God knows. 

God WILL give us what we demand for in prayer... We WILL get what we insist on. Yet, in the end, what is in the darkness WILL be brought to light. We must get right with Jesus, and put away thinking we are here to judge and correct the world. (1 Corinthians 5:12-13: For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Do you not judge those who are within the church? But those who are outside, God judges.)

(1 Peter 4:17: For it is time for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God?)

Do these words of Jesus, in Matthew 23:27-28, resemble any one of us? "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which on the outside appear beautiful, but inside they are full of dead men's bones and all uncleanness. So you, too, outwardly appear righteous to men, but inwardly you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness."

If one resembles the world in their attitude, and refuses to repent, they will spend eternity in Hell... even if they think they're a 'Christian', yet refuse to fear God, love and forgive others, humble their self, repent, and love and obey the Lord Jesus Christ.

No, things are not 'looking up' for America, as false prophets and teachers are saying. There is no 'breakthrough' coming, no matter what we 'declare'. God is not bound to our declarations! What the earth is ultimately facing is 'the Great and Terrible Day of the Lord' - as has been prophesied all through the Bible. The Christian WILL face Tribulation. God has promised He WILL judge all nations. America is no more special to God than any other nation. America is not a Christian nation, and never has been. In all of history there has never been a Christian nation. For the Christian, this world is not our home. We belong to King Jesus, and the Kingdom of Heaven. And every liberty we have in this life is a gift - NOT a 'right' (entitlement).

GOD KNOWS THE HEART OF EVERY MATTER. The Lord Jesus Christ is ALL my righteousness. Jesus Christ, ALONE, is 'worthy'. Not me, and not you. May He be merciful to us, sinners all. Amen.