“But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!” 2 Timothy 3:1-5, NKJV.
AWARE …….
I am not one to watch the news. I do not watch “local news, international news” and I rarely read it too. I usually get most of my information from my well-informed husband I must say. Most of us can agree that there is too much negative, bad, and dark stuff these days. I also think a few would say, Tore stay informed so you are not left in the dark by unawareness. I would argue and say that I am not left in the “dark” and I am very aware. I am fully aware. I know because the Bible says all of this will occur in the last days. I am aware because I am active in the school, my children’s education, daily interactions, and relationships. I am also aware because I read my Bible and attend a Bible-teaching church.
We must not let the loud noise deter us or implement fear. God is not the Author of fear. He is of Peace and calmness. “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid”. John 14:27, NKJV. Covid occurred many quickly became fearful. They gathered all their information from the internet and the news that lied and distorted numbers and stories. Some may be reading this and disagree but just do the research yourself and when you do go to God’s Word as well. Anything that forces you to close worship with the Lord Jesus and try to take control of your life is not God’s will. When society and government keep a liquor store open but close Churches, that’s a huge problem. Control and Fear are the motivation.
This world is filled with indoctrination of our children. Get the younger, more naive, and innocent. Teaching young children as young as 4 years old that they can be any gender they want and that their parents do not need to know. Telling children there are more than two genders and they can be anyone they want. When you drive down a major street in your community and the public transportation bus stop has an advertisement that has two men embracing and about to kiss, that is dark and wrong. Homosexuality is welcomed and instead not addressed lovingly with the truth that it is NOT what God intended. It is a sin. Love is not love. That is a lie. The Bible says what love is. READ IT. We are to love our neighbor with the truth of God’s word. Accepting their sin is NOT love. This is being twisted and taught contrary to God’s word. Churches are accepting and teaching lies and the congregation is falling for it ( this is your responsibility to know the truth). The leader will be held to a higher standard and you will be held accountable too. “And He said, “What comes out of a man, that defiles a man. For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lewdness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness. All these evil things come from within and defile a man.” Mark 7:20-23, NKJV.
When you attend a church or follow a man like the Pope, Priest, or Pastor who is just as sinful as we are who is promoting an agenda that is NOT biblical, not Godly which is not right, and not the TRUTH. This is all too loud and hurts my ears. It hurts my eyes when I have to see a 5-year-old BOY at swim lessons with his father with a manicure and pedicure better than myself. His nails were painted with bright colors because his mother took him to get his nails done with her. The father brags to another mother with her young daughter who honestly looks uncomfortable and appalled. These are the days we live in. Nothing new. It was occurring in Corinth. It’s occurring in Las Vegas. It is occurring in my backyard. It is occurring in your neighborhood. It is occurring in your schools and community. It’s hurting my ears. It is hurting my heart. ” Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron,…” 1 Timothy 4:1-2, NKJV.
We may not need to watch the news to get all of this information. If we open our eyes and stay in the word of God- AKA the BIBLE we will quickly notice. MARANATHA. Come quickly my Lord Jesus. “Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming” Matthew 24:42.
I was chatting with a mother a while back. Some of this came up as we are both believers in the Lord and our children go to the same private Christian school. She said something like she cannot keep everything from them so some things she has “let go” and be okay that her children are exposed. I DISGAREE. STRONGLY DISAGREE. We can shield our babies as long as we can. We can be responsible parents and not naive, lazy, and slacking. We should not be passive mothers, fathers, wives, husbands, grandparents. We should stand firm on scripture and live it out every day in ALL AREAS of our LIFE. This isn’t some “spiritual” journey. This is NOT religion. Protect your children and protect your marriage. “Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it”. Proverbs 22:6, NKJV.
“And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates”. Deuteronomy 6:6-9.
If you are struggling or having some difficulty with making the best decisions for your family, I want to encourage you to pray and look at the scriptures. Seek other Godly friends and if you do not have any start looking for some. Bibleandcake is here via email and social media. We are here to help in any way we can especially if you need prayer.
Do not be naive. Do not go in the direction of the popular and of this world. If you are confused please reach out to me. Thank you always for being here! All for the glory of the Lord Jesus.
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