For [them] the doctrine calls for NO change within themselves. It is always about "struggle sessions" and unrelenting pressure to toe the line. Peer pressure is constant, for one to have to "prove" how woke, that is, how radical they are. Everything around them has to change, with no introspection or awareness of the mountains of hypocrisy that result. That is what got me awakened and leaving that path. Hate, resentment, envy, even laziness and theft, these are each the vertebrae that make up the "spine" of Marxism, socialism, being progressive, and all that barf. Bitter root. Does not grow corn.
For us, and i speak as a believer, the change starts within the individual. His Holy Spirit guides and changes a believer from the inside out. Then more and more one is transformed, this into the likeness of Christ.
People are then drawn to the love and heartfelt concern that you have for your fellow man. You are at ease in your own skin and not trying to flail the heck out of yourself and others. Your life then becomes a testimony of hope that people want to have.
All that community organizing bullshit is to make and keep people mad. The organizers eat very well. Their core motivations are actually very very suspect. it is either for filthy lucre or it is their own resentment and hate and wanting that to spread like wildfire. in the end they too are consumed. Having no joy is a signature aspect of these groups and types. I have seen it, you all see it now.
We are to be encouraged by the example of our founding Fathers who certainly had a more uplifting vision. Not one to crush dissent under its wheels, but to (by God's help) to bring forth the better part of one's character.
This Nation is the beacon of hope, founded upon Scriptural principles. Our freedom was not won by merely human effort. This, IMHO, was Divine Providence. It was an impossible mission.
Whether this Republic will last, i do not know. I pray mercy in spite of our cultural failings and how far it has degraded. But i do not give up hope. Miracles can happen.
Until then we strive to provide and example of supernatural love, agape love. Not possible by only human effort, but with God's help.
Our challenge is to keep to the high road. Then should all things still fail, we have an eternal reward to look forward to. Hope is never lost.
God wins.
trying to flail the heck out of yourself and others.
I hate to admit but this is probably an apt description of myself at present :-0
The enemy is tickled by flailing. He sits back and snickers.
It drives people away and drives you crazy.
This does not make you bad nor inept. It is the passion that you have for what is going on and going sideways.
The Lord will help you in this regard simply for your saying "this is where i am at". He will meet you there.
We need you. And He will certainly help you as He has helped me and continues to help in a difficult time. He helps alot!!
In faith i expect that He will show up and light your path in this present challenge. He will.
Godspeed.
I agree! Amen Brother...
And Amen.
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