But give reverent honor in your hearts to the Anointed One and treat him as the holy Master of your lives. And if anyone asks about the hope living within you, always be ready to explain your faith with gentleness and respect. Maintain a clean conscience, so that those who slander you for living a pure life in Christ will have to lie about you and will be ashamed because of their slander. For it is better to suffer for doing good, if it is in God’s plan, than for doing evil.
1 Peter 3:15 - 17 TPT
https://bible.com/bible/1849/1pe.3.15-17.TPT
1 Peter 3:15 - 17 TPT
https://bible.com/bible/1849/1pe.3.15-17.TPT
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1 Peter 3:15-17 But give reverent honor in your hearts to the Anointed One and treat him as the holy Master of your lives. And…
Christianity is the most diverse religion ever! A look around the world proves this fact. Jesus said his sacrifice and eternal life here/now and in the world to come was available to all nations! (Matthew 16:15-16, Revelation 7:9)
If you are preaching something different about Christianity or believe something different other than what He said and instructed; take a break, repent, go back and read your Bible, and get your heart right for your own sake. The time is short.
If you are preaching something different about Christianity or believe something different other than what He said and instructed; take a break, repent, go back and read your Bible, and get your heart right for your own sake. The time is short.
...It seems that everyone believes his own opinion is right....How easily we get puffed up over our opinions! But love builds up the structure of our new life. If anyone thinks of himself as a know-it-all, he still has a lot to learn. But if a person passionately loves God, he will possess the knowledge of God.
1 Corinthians 8:1 b- 3 TPT
1 Corinthians 8:1 b- 3 TPT
https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2022/august/christian-radio-ukraine-russian-language-febc-nlr.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=article
Mini-blog, read at your own risk:
I use the attached article to make a point. I AM NOT advocating for suppression of the press, social media, or suppression of free speech as this article describes in Ukraine or Russia.
Ukraine and Russia exist in a state of war, therefore certain aspects of free press are suppressed in both countries. Russia has made a habit of suppression of free speech for many years, since 2006 to be exact and the article discusses this fact. Christians in both Russia and Ukraine understand this, they pivot and adjust accordingly. They don't wring their hands or cry "not fair, whwt about my rights!"
Contrary to Ukraine, in America, we have people (Christian/non-Christian alike) complaining about free speech violations on social media in part or parcle (mind you not entire print, news channels, or social media across the board being suppressed). They get angry when their content is blocked b/c they chose to be ugly, bully, or spread outright lies. When did we fall so in love with confusion, ugliness, and lies in this country? What they are experiencing is called consequences for our words and actions. These two situations (Ukraine/Russia and America) aren't the same nor are they remotely comparible.
The problem in America is we think we can do whatever and say whatever we want without consequences. Unabashed freedom has away of lulling you into that mindset, not to mention our fallen natures. We are spoiled and unfamiliar with tangible oppression. Although if we stay on this road, it won't be long in coming.
I will leave you with the Apostle Paul's words on the matter in 1 Corinthians. As always, do your own reading and study:
"It’s true that our freedom allows us to do anything, but that doesn’t mean that everything we do is good for us. I’m free to do as I choose, but I choose to never be enslaved to anything."
1 Corinthians 6:12 TPT
"You can’t drink from the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons. You can’t feast at the table of the Lord and feast at the table of demons. Who would ever want to arouse the Lord’s jealousy? Is that something you think you’re strong enough to endure? You say, “Under grace there are no rules and we’re free to do anything we please.” Not exactly. Because not everything promotes growth in others. Your slogan, “We’re allowed to do anything we choose,” may be true—but not everything causes the spiritual advancement of others. So don’t always seek what is best for you at the expense of another."
1 Corinthians 10:21-24
With tough love,
Elizabeth
Mini-blog, read at your own risk:
I use the attached article to make a point. I AM NOT advocating for suppression of the press, social media, or suppression of free speech as this article describes in Ukraine or Russia.
Ukraine and Russia exist in a state of war, therefore certain aspects of free press are suppressed in both countries. Russia has made a habit of suppression of free speech for many years, since 2006 to be exact and the article discusses this fact. Christians in both Russia and Ukraine understand this, they pivot and adjust accordingly. They don't wring their hands or cry "not fair, whwt about my rights!"
Contrary to Ukraine, in America, we have people (Christian/non-Christian alike) complaining about free speech violations on social media in part or parcle (mind you not entire print, news channels, or social media across the board being suppressed). They get angry when their content is blocked b/c they chose to be ugly, bully, or spread outright lies. When did we fall so in love with confusion, ugliness, and lies in this country? What they are experiencing is called consequences for our words and actions. These two situations (Ukraine/Russia and America) aren't the same nor are they remotely comparible.
The problem in America is we think we can do whatever and say whatever we want without consequences. Unabashed freedom has away of lulling you into that mindset, not to mention our fallen natures. We are spoiled and unfamiliar with tangible oppression. Although if we stay on this road, it won't be long in coming.
I will leave you with the Apostle Paul's words on the matter in 1 Corinthians. As always, do your own reading and study:
"It’s true that our freedom allows us to do anything, but that doesn’t mean that everything we do is good for us. I’m free to do as I choose, but I choose to never be enslaved to anything."
1 Corinthians 6:12 TPT
"You can’t drink from the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons. You can’t feast at the table of the Lord and feast at the table of demons. Who would ever want to arouse the Lord’s jealousy? Is that something you think you’re strong enough to endure? You say, “Under grace there are no rules and we’re free to do anything we please.” Not exactly. Because not everything promotes growth in others. Your slogan, “We’re allowed to do anything we choose,” may be true—but not everything causes the spiritual advancement of others. So don’t always seek what is best for you at the expense of another."
1 Corinthians 10:21-24
With tough love,
Elizabeth
Christianity Today
Christian Radio Reacts to Ukraine Restrictions on Russian Language
Slavic broadcasters take different approaches as legal and societal efforts to combat propaganda impact worship and evangelism.
I never thought I'd agree with him.
"Police lost their lives as a result of that day," the president said. "Police lost their lives. One of the officers said it was worse than anything he had experienced in war in Iraq. So let me say this to my MAGA Republican friends in Congress — don't tell me you support law enforcement if you won't condemn what happened on the 6th. Don't tell me. Can't do it. For God's sake, whose side are you on?"
Repubs, decide whose side you are on. You have 10 weeks and then 1 year to the next presidential election. Choose wisely.
"Police lost their lives as a result of that day," the president said. "Police lost their lives. One of the officers said it was worse than anything he had experienced in war in Iraq. So let me say this to my MAGA Republican friends in Congress — don't tell me you support law enforcement if you won't condemn what happened on the 6th. Don't tell me. Can't do it. For God's sake, whose side are you on?"
Repubs, decide whose side you are on. You have 10 weeks and then 1 year to the next presidential election. Choose wisely.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/meet-the-apostle-of-right-wing-christian-nationalism/ar-AA11md6O?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=6310d0f3c44643c89388e4aff45aff9d
This is flat out idolatry.
Jesus never promised anyone power.
This is flat out idolatry.
Jesus never promised anyone power.
MSN
Meet the Apostle of Right-Wing Christian Nationalism
The new Republican fringe is done with the separation of church and state. William "Dutch" Sheets has been trying to tear down that wall for decades
https://youtu.be/EyWZ66eCC1M
You may see my comments on this video in the comments section on Youtube.
You may see my comments on this video in the comments section on Youtube.
YouTube
Full Speech: Pres. Biden Gives Primetime Speech on the ‘Soul of the Nation’ Before Midterm Elections
President Joe Biden is in Pennsylvania, where he will deliver a prime-time speech on the 'battle for the soul of the nation' and the attacks on democracy coming from what he calls 'MAGA Republicans' on the American right.
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