We've explored the danger that the so-called "Tea Party Movement" poses to us Christians. So many Christians are adopting it as "their" chance to be heard in Washington DC, and that's cause for concern.
We've even explored the spiritual implications of Christians embracing politicians like Sarah Palin for President in the Right Now Radio broadcast "Why Are Christians Embracing Sarah Palin When They Shouldn't Be?", and concluded that the Bible has some pretty poignant things to say about women as national leaders.
Today, I just came across the following political cartoon and thought it was spot on:
Doesn't that just say it all? The irony is that many Christians are championing the VERY SAME PRACTICE that will be used against them one day soon during the prophesied persecution of the Saints!
Look, I support the current laws in Arizona (in any state for that matter) regarding illegal immigration. There should be a formal, legal method for foreigners who wish to enter this (or any other) country just like our ancestors had to follow. It's just common sense and a simple way for a government to fulfill its mandate of protecting its people. However, the above cartoon speaks volumes I think, and it taps into the real irony involved (and danger) in all of this I think.
It's why I've been banging the drum the past few months about how Democrats-Republicans, Liberals-Conservatives, Left-Right -- it doesn't really matter which side of the aisle you're on -- because these days they're simply two sides to the same coin, and they both want the same thing (they just disagree on the method of achieving those goals).
More importantly, we need to take a step back and look at the BIG PICTURE here using the Bible and the prism of prophecy as our filter. Satan wants nothing more than to distract us with such sophisticated theater like politics. Whether it's domestic or foreign politics is immaterial because he only seeks to inflame passions and prey on people's emotions regarding a particular subject. Once he has us focused on the earthly, emotional, physical realm of things, then he has us right where he wants us -- completely distracted from what really matters and completely detached from our Lord and Savior.
We need to view things from an eternal and a spiritual perspective at all times, and not allow ourselves to get so caught up in the fiery emotions of a debate. Why? Well, not only is that what Satan wants, but also what his loyal minions want as well. Think about it! Those who are constantly striving to establish their New World Order (a.k.a. the prophesied One World Government) believe that they'll be successful in their pursuit by generating "Order Out of Chaos". Order out of what? Chaos!
So, it stands to reason that they will foment chaos, destabilization, political unrest, racial tensions, and social controversy all in an effort to create as much CHAOS as they possibly can in the hopes that it will trigger death and destruction, right? Of course it does.
The only other comment I want to make is how the secular, non-believing world can see what's wrong with contemporary Christianity. Why can't we see it ourselves? Reminds me of the Pharisees, the ultimate hypocrites, in Jesus' day and what we learn from His comments to them.
For more on the Pharisees and Biblical instructions on how all Christians can gauge their spiritual health please listen to the 60-minute study "Am I A Pharisee?".
Are some Christians hypocrites? Well, you already know what I think.
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We've even explored the spiritual implications of Christians embracing politicians like Sarah Palin for President in the Right Now Radio broadcast "Why Are Christians Embracing Sarah Palin When They Shouldn't Be?", and concluded that the Bible has some pretty poignant things to say about women as national leaders.
Today, I just came across the following political cartoon and thought it was spot on:
Doesn't that just say it all? The irony is that many Christians are championing the VERY SAME PRACTICE that will be used against them one day soon during the prophesied persecution of the Saints!
Look, I support the current laws in Arizona (in any state for that matter) regarding illegal immigration. There should be a formal, legal method for foreigners who wish to enter this (or any other) country just like our ancestors had to follow. It's just common sense and a simple way for a government to fulfill its mandate of protecting its people. However, the above cartoon speaks volumes I think, and it taps into the real irony involved (and danger) in all of this I think.
It's why I've been banging the drum the past few months about how Democrats-Republicans, Liberals-Conservatives, Left-Right -- it doesn't really matter which side of the aisle you're on -- because these days they're simply two sides to the same coin, and they both want the same thing (they just disagree on the method of achieving those goals).
More importantly, we need to take a step back and look at the BIG PICTURE here using the Bible and the prism of prophecy as our filter. Satan wants nothing more than to distract us with such sophisticated theater like politics. Whether it's domestic or foreign politics is immaterial because he only seeks to inflame passions and prey on people's emotions regarding a particular subject. Once he has us focused on the earthly, emotional, physical realm of things, then he has us right where he wants us -- completely distracted from what really matters and completely detached from our Lord and Savior.
We need to view things from an eternal and a spiritual perspective at all times, and not allow ourselves to get so caught up in the fiery emotions of a debate. Why? Well, not only is that what Satan wants, but also what his loyal minions want as well. Think about it! Those who are constantly striving to establish their New World Order (a.k.a. the prophesied One World Government) believe that they'll be successful in their pursuit by generating "Order Out of Chaos". Order out of what? Chaos!
So, it stands to reason that they will foment chaos, destabilization, political unrest, racial tensions, and social controversy all in an effort to create as much CHAOS as they possibly can in the hopes that it will trigger death and destruction, right? Of course it does.
The only other comment I want to make is how the secular, non-believing world can see what's wrong with contemporary Christianity. Why can't we see it ourselves? Reminds me of the Pharisees, the ultimate hypocrites, in Jesus' day and what we learn from His comments to them.
For more on the Pharisees and Biblical instructions on how all Christians can gauge their spiritual health please listen to the 60-minute study "Am I A Pharisee?".
Are some Christians hypocrites? Well, you already know what I think.
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3 Comments:
JRed the tea party movement was born out of the recognition of two side of the same coin issue. You are mixing issues here and I if were a betting man I would bet you haven't been involved in any tea party event.
I have and many of these people know exactly what is going on.
Your cartoon is just that a cartoon and does not depict the tea party movement correctly. Back up and punt on a topic you know more about.
Regarding women, Ruth was a women and Queen Esther was a woman, your mother is a woman and your wife is a woman. Stop speaking for women. Men has FAILED at being leaders in this country.
I enjoy reading your blog just find another subject you've sound footing today.
Sincerely,
Christian Hypocrite
Anonymous (or Christian Hypocrite),
First, thanks for stopping by and for sharing your sentiments.
Yes, you're correct to say that the Tea Party Movement was born out of the recognition of the "two sides to the same coin" belief.
HOWEVER...
If that's the case, then why is the Movement already adopting prominent Republicans if not allowing the Republican Party to hijack it?
Regardless of that part of this debate, the issue still comes down to what God's Word has to say about such things. Yes, I know all about Ruth and Esther and how Sarah Palin was likened to Esther during the last election cycle.
I'M NOT SAYING THAT ALL WOMEN LEADERS ARE "BAD". ALL I'M TRYING TO DO IS POINT OUT TO THE BODY OF CHRIST HOW WE MUST BE CAREFUL HERE.
Look, given the spiritual convergence involving all the other end times signs, isn't it at least PLAUSIBLE to think that maybe -- just maybe -- what God's Word has to say about women as national leaders that's "negative" (as in it being a sign of coming judgment) applies in this case as opposed to the "positive" cases being the ones we should apply?
As for "speaking for women" and pointing out that my mom and wife are women, you're grossly misinterpreting what I'm trying to say here.
THIS IS NOT ABOUT WHAT GOD'S WORD HAS TO SAY ABOUT A WOMAN'S ROLE IN SOCIETY IN GENERAL, BUT ABOUT WHAT GOD'S WORD HAS TO SAY ABOUT WOMEN WHEN HE ALLOWS THEM TO BECOME LEADERS OF A NATION TO SUIT HIS PURPOSES. THAT'S A KEY DISTINCTION.
I pray that you will take the time to listen to that RNR broadcast in its entirety, and then let me know what you think because I think you might have a different perspective afterwards.
Either way, and should we agree to disagree, God bless you my friend.
In Christ,
Jeff ("JRed")
jred,
first of all, bravo for your courageous stand on the arizona immigration law!
ive not heard anyone else express it so eloquently, or with such common sense!
OF COURSE they are testing the waters to see what they can get away with FIRST on illegal immigrants, THEN on Christians!
The anti-mexican frenzy that some conservatives are whipping themselves into is very reminiscent of nazi germany!
OF COURSE the mexicans are being scapegoated because they are for the most part low-key, honest, hard working, and humble... an easy target...
HOWEVER the TRUE VILLAINS of the economic meltdown are the CEOs of the multinationals which have thrown this country under the bus...
the hearts of men are easily corrupted...
and for each CEO which refuses to do the dirty work of the trilateralists, there is a line forming around the corner of Harvard grads who would be more than happy to sell out this country!
The problem is not some lowly mexican selling oranges at the stoplight...
The problem is the CEOs sitting in their ivory towers willing to meat out death and destruction and poverty at the slightest whim...
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