A Christian American Opinion

For we are not wrestling with flesh and blood (contending with only physical opponents), but against the despotisms, against the powers, against (the master spirits who are) the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) sphere. Ephesians 6:12 (AMP)

OK…put up your dukes. That was the challenge I remember back in the “old” days. The days when Godly correctness ruled our society and before political correctness ran amuck. Back in the days when boys became men by standing against their aggressor or the playground  bully. Fighting used to be considered socially acceptable  behavior as a gauntlet to manhood. Back in Passaic New Jersey, a small industrial town 15 minutes from New York City, fighting was a way of life but through no choice of my own. Some days I would have to literally fight my way down the block to get to my paper route. And I did not like it. I was afraid of fighting. So why did all the bullies, and there were many, always pick on me? I guess now it doesn’t really matter. What matters is that I never ran or backed down from a fight. I had my honor, more that a bloody nose, to protect.

Not so much anymore. Our current left of center society wants nothing more but to negotiate and compromise with the bullies so everyone will like them. But who are the real bullies we’re fighting these days? The Bible says it’s “the world rulers of this present darknes, against the spiritual forces of wickedness”. So if you believe the Bible is the inspired word of God and have a passion to defend yourself against the bullies of this age, you must take the apostle Paul seriously. If a person or politician is not for Jesus Christ and His ways, he is against Him. And if he is against Him he is on the side of spiritual wickedness. Therefore, are we to back down from the bullies, seek compromise or take a stand against them?

Many will defend compromise and say we only want a fair or “balanced” amount of Jesus. I say there can be no compromise. It is either all or none of Him. Love the person but seek no compromise with the rulers of this present darkness that control them.

If you value your honor and character, more than a bloody nose, or better yet, if you love Christ more than life itself, there is only one answer. Take on the whole armor of Christ and put up your dukes.

Have a Christ filled Sunday,

Mark

It’s a great morning in sunny south florida. I will take a short break from the olympics and spend some quality time enjoying our great outdoors. We have to wash Booda our English Bulldog and maybe take a walk to the Peace River. Here’s a picture of what that might look like.  Jan’s an animal rehabber and we get several litters of raccoons every year. This is probably DJ our foot sucker (see http://youtu.be/qxyuNq5MT0Q ).

I’ve already started my day on Facebook with an attack by an angry bitter homosexual who thinks Christianity was no better than Islam. He had some historical examples of Church Government brutality that were indisputable. All I could do was share the truth.

Jesus Christ is God..the only God. His Love for me and you led him to be brutally beat and nailed on a cross for our sin so we could have life, eternal life. That’s the bottom line. Any other religion or church teaching is man’s pride or erroneous interpretation of God’s will for us and it’s wrong. I will not pander to your mockery due to your bitterness towards the actions of others. Many people have done things in the name of Christianity with disregard for Christ and his teachings. But that doesn’t diminish His truth and teachings. If I hurt someone in your name I don’t think you would believe you were responsible. In the same way give Jesus Christ a chance based on His own merit. Take the time to read the New Testament and receive His gift of eternal life. Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are we saved through faith, and not of ourselves, it is the GIFT of God, not of works lest any man can boast.

Have a Surreal Saturday Ya’ll!!!

Mark

Here’s our brood…at least part.