Our Infernal Foe |
The Christian church laid the foundation and was fundamental to the university system of education, the modern mathematical and scientific methods and movement, the mindset toward economic freedom that has created abundant human prosperity and security. It provided an ethical basis for true modern democratic thinking that led to the greatest experiment, now seen in American democracy, which has been the beacon of light for religious, political, and economic freedom for the world.
Recent events in the streets and the halls of government have revealed the fragility of such a system of democratic laws and freedoms. The fervor and ferociousness of hate for religion, especially Christianity with its value of virtue, along with its history, can only be explained as you look to the source of such vicious and violent actions and attitudes. It is Satanic to the core.
Why are people so blind?
And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. (2 Cor. 4:3-4)
Why is there so much dishonesty and disinformation?
You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature; for he is a liar, and the father of lies. (Jn. 8:44)
Why is there so much violence?
Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls about like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. (1 Pet. 5:8)
Why is the whole world buying into such evil?
We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one. (1 Jn. 5:19)
Why is the battle so difficult?
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. (Eph. 6:12
How should we then live?
Therefore, take up the full armor of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. (Eph. 6:13)
Do you know what the armor of God is? Read and reflect on Ephesians 6:14-18.
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"It seems as though politics is the Church's worst problem. It is her constant temptation, the occasion of her greatest disasters, the trap continually set for her by the Prince of this World."
~ Jacques Ellul ~
Serving Him with you
Until He comes for us,
Fred Chay
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