Rules by the Fathers

This will be a strange twist on Father's Dad, but here we go anyway:
So, one thing Fathers do is give us rules to abide by...whether for our own good, our protection, or just because.

Our Heavenly Father has given us numerous guidelines found in the Bible. The ironic part of following Christ is that it isn't about the rules, but it is about accepting Christ as our Lord and Savior...and out of the love and worship of Him, we want to obey the rules and laws he has given us. However, through God's word in the Bible...we know what God expects of us, what he warns us of, and what following Him actually looks like. He is the ultimate Father and authority figure...period.

Here on Earth, and in the United States, we have founding fathers. It is crazy to me that hundreds of years ago, these men knew how corrupt and evil human beings could be. Therefore, they created a Constituion or laws...to protect the citizens from the government. They put into place a system of checks and balances...brilliant to say the least, compared to any other country/nation on this earth.

Fathers are important...the ones mentioned above are, and the individual fathers we all have are. Parenting and especially fatherhood, is the most critical job anyone could have.

So what do we do with rule breakers? What do we do when people of authority break rules...rules and guidelines given by our Heavenly Father, and rules given by our founding fathers?
For some reason, this popped in my head today...
Rules are in place to deter chaos, to deter a blurring of lines, to keep things in order...when rules are broken, things are allowed to get crazy and for lines to be blurred.

This is where our current President has slid down a HUGE slippery slope. He is breaking rules left and right, both on a earthly level and heavenly level. This will have consequences in many ways, many of which are probably unseen and not even imagineable yet.
In regards to laws/rules being broken on an earthly level...he is deciding what rules he wants to break or not reinforce...HE IS NOT A KING, AND DOES NOT HAVE AUTHORITY TO ACTUALLY DO THIS. Example--> He has decided that illegal immigrants can be granted a path to citizenship (when we have laws that give people opportunity to do this in a legal manner). This is a controversial issue to say the least, but we still have LAWS that he is choosing not to enforce. Want another example, not enforcing DOMA (the Defense of Marriage Act). This is a law signed by Bill Clinton, and Obama asked this law not be enforced...he has gone above the law, and decided our military and federal government accept homosexuality and the unnatural marriage associated with it...
that not enough for you, here's another example...Voter fraud and intimidation. Obama and his self appointed Attorney General Holder dismissed obvious, proven bullying at the polls. Remember the Black Panthers set up outside the voting station...this was caught on camera, and they did NOTHING about it. You don't think that's a bid deal...try living in Memphis and realizing how easy this could happen.

As if breaking the laws of our own land were not enough...our Administration is also breaking laws and rules set forth by our God. Now don't get me wrong, we all sin...I realize that. But, this administration has gone against our Lord and Savior, and have condoned homosexuality at a federal level...when the Bible is clear on this issue. Obama's support of condoning abortions with taxpayer funding is another key negative...No, he is not the only one guilty of these things...BUT, as President he is responsible for the rise and fall of this great nation. I do not feel that our Heavenly Father will bless a nation that goes against His very teachings. We have to fear and revere God...and this administration does not do those things.

Rules and Laws are put into place for a reason...Fathers play a crucial role in the discipline and enforcement of these rules. (That includes our Heavenly Father, and founding fathers)

Romans

I encourage you to read Romans...even if you have read it a million times. There is so much wisdom and truth in this New Testament book of the Bible.

Romans 2:2..."Now we know that God's judgement against those who do such things is based on TRUTH."
Romans 2:13..."For it is not those who hear the law who are righteous in God's sight, but it is those who obey the law who will be declared righteous."

Romans 3:4..."Let God be true, and every man a liar."

Romans 3:22-25 (some of the most popular scripture from this book)..."This righteousness from God  comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. Ther is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through redemption that came by Christ Jesus."


In summary...God's word is the only TRUTH...It isn't those who hear the law that are righteous, but those who obey it...We have all sinned are unworthy, BUT Jesus Christ is able to redeem us and pay the price for us when we give our life to Him...

I truly pray that anyone reading this comes to know the one and only SAVIOR and LORD, Jesus.

The Truth Project

Have you heard of the Truth project? We watched part of a video at church this past Sunday...
and it was impressive.
Go to www.thetruthproject.org

This series dives into a lot of different aspects relating to TRUTH. Think about the world and culture we live in today...people and society are truly trying to create their personal version of truth. Most people don't even know why they believe what they believe. For us Christians, we KNOW that the Bible is Truth...but a lot of people do not like what the Bible says, so they try to create their own truth.

Here are some of the highlights from my notes:
In John 18: 33-38 Jesus said (vs 37) "In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, TO TESTIFY TO THE TRUTH. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me."

John 8:32..."Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
Lies take us captive...Truth sets us free.

John 14:16-18..."And I will ask the Father, and he will give you a Counselor to be with you forever-the Spirit of TRUTH,"

John 16:13..." But when he, the Spirit of Truth comes, he will guide you into Truth."


We have 2 sides to choose from...and 2 sides only. Truth or Falsehood. (Good or Evil)
Think about it; this started with Adam, Eve, and the Devil in the Garden...back to Genesis.
That battle is still being fought today...our media, our President, our overall government, our celebrities, and so many more are throwing arrows that are detremental to our society, our culture, and our Christian livelihood. We have to know TRUTH from falsehood.

Jesus is the ONLY way in which we can be free, because he is the TRUTH. His Bible is the word of God...and it is absolute TRUTH. (yes, the whole Bible...not just bits and pieces)

I beg you...please look at this. We have to know what is TRUE, especially this day in time. I know that some of my readers may believe I am homophobic...that I don't know one gay person; in reality, that couldn't be further from the truth. I have become so passionate about that subject, because I have seen how devestating that lifestyle can be. I've played ball with homosexuals, I've seen friends become devestated from that lifestyle, not to mention the CDC warnings on that lifestyle, and so much more....more importantly, the Bible warns of that lifestyle (along with many other sinful lifestyles). The difference between homosexuality and the other sins...this lifestyle and group of people have an agenda (a political and legislative agenda that is forcing their beliefs on ours). That is for us to believe it is okay, for society to accept it as normal...
Don't believe the lies from our President, our celebrities, or anybody else...GOD calls this lifestyle an abomination. That is TRUTH...like it or not. We don't get to make our own truth...because truth is unchanging.

Sorry to go on that tangent, but that subject fits in perfectly here...I encourage you to think, think about your beliefs and how you know what TRUTH really is. Check out thetruthproject.org