In discussions with many - there the continuing need to pray for our soldiers involved in the various conflicts in this world. Most don't debate fully why there is a need for these warriors - but that we must pray for them. One would guess those on the other side are also praying for their soldiers/warriors. And thus throughout all of the history of men/women in this mortal probation are found fighting and being warriors of lost causes - dominion - dictatorships - kings - queens - pope's - clerics - and the list is unending.
However, only in the Scriptures do we find that for which one should be fighting for and be willing to give their lives - and that is for the Full Gospel of Jesus Christ and none other. That every nation (all men and women - over the age of 8 years old and having the mental capacity to understand) shall hear the pure Gospel of Jesus Christ - be able to acknowledge their wrong doings - repent - be Baptized by one having the proper authority by immersion and then to be Baptized by fire or to receive the Gift of the Holy Ghost. Most overlook this simple truth found in the Scriptures - believing any baptism will suffice and any gospel suffice.
In the world modern day Soldiers/Warriors are lost due to the greed and avarice of men/women - governments and non-governments. This is because these who've the power to force/guile/pay others to fight - choose not to live by the law of the Father and the Son! Men/women would rather joust for power, wealth, fame and anything which belongs to another than to seek to live in peace - sharing with all - serving with all - as this is not the Will of Satan. Most are led astray by the simple words, 'it matters not whether there's one church or many - or none at all - all will either go to heaven or hell' and it's all arbitrary. One must always understand every single individual will be judged for their beliefs and actions and not by any other.
A friend has suggested as follows, "Warriors (potential) then resist, seek Canada and we remake Viet Nam era failure." This will not and never has worked as the work of war continues always as the Prophet's of the Old and New Testament - and the Book of Mormon have testified and of those living Prophet's today continue to do so.
While thinking and pondering on this there is a fact that in some nations the warriors cannot resist!
We're all warriors - either to serve Heavenly Father and his Son! Or to serve others of this world. Those who fight for the Father and the Son do so to uphold the Constitution (a divinely inspired document) - protect their families - defend the weak and to do the Will of the Father! Most don't know or understand any of this. Running away in the current and ongoing battle which began in the pre-existence has been the cause of the battle continuing and will continue till the Savior comes down to rule His Kingdom for the Thousand Years and then there will be one last battle. This is an unending war/battle - the field is fluid and everywhere all of the time - there is no place to run and hide.
Those who continue to think only in worldly terms - don't understand the Scriptures literally. Which again is part and parcel of the continuing battle which mostly pits evil against more evil with these two combining to fight against all pure truth. The collateral damage is to deny many their normal human rights - to include worship - food - clothing - housing, etc. China has a definition for this called, "Unrestricted Warfare" - if China can keep everyone fighting - everywhere - at all times - then in the end they'll become King of the Mountain - i.e. #1.
We've to understand this earth is simply a probationary state of affairs. Either we learn to do the Will of the Father or we don't. For those who don't there are various degrees of where they'll ultimately spend the eternities. Some who commit murder (shedding of innocent blood) or deny the Gift of the Holy Ghost (having once received by those holding the keys and authority from Heavenly Father) shall end in outer darkness. For all of the rest they'll either be somewhere in the Telestial - Terrestrial - or Celestial Kingdoms. For those who've kept all of the Commandments - Laws and Statutes of the Father and the Son - found worthy and having been Sealed in the House of the Lord (having it available to them during their mortal probations) will be in the Highest Degree of Glory with the Father and the Son and their families eternally - continuing to grow and procreate.
For those who are worthy who've never heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ in its fullness they'll have that opportunity during the 1000 years after the Savior returns to rule his Kingdom here on this earth. They will accept or reject the same as if they heard it in their lifetimes. In addition, all of the work for the dead will be accomplished during this 1000 years.
For those who've been obedient in all things and had the opportunity to have gone to House of the Lord (Temple) but did not go - they will not attain the highest degree of glory in the Celestial Kingdom (this is in the Scriptures).
Every woman and man who've lived on this earth will be judged according to their faith and their works as they've exercised them.
Thus we're all warriors - the war and battles have been ongoing since Satan rebelled in the Pre-Existence. Which side or whether one claims to be neutral will matter! There's only one winning side and that's the Father's and his Son. Anything else is to lose - if not all then some. Of course for Satan this is winning - he doesn't care if one professes to be saved or believes or whatever - just so long as they don't ever accept the Scriptures as being literally true - and that revelations and Prophets no longer exist. He doesn't care how many churches there are - or how many ministers, preachers, rabbi's, priests, clerics or whatever they choose to be called - as long as they are not called by the Father and the Son. He cares not what ordinances of the Gospel they say they've authority to perform as long as it is not in the House of the Lord (Temple) and of the authority of the Father and the Son.
In reality Satan doesn't care what anyone believes or doesn't believe as long as they don't join the Saviors Restored Church in these latter-days. That the people don't believe there's a Prophet again on this earth - or that there are 12 Apostles - called and ordained by those having authority to act in the name of the Father and the Son.
Yes we're all warriors - but going to Canada or anywhere else will not matter - what will matter is if we understand the war/battles - and where we've chosen to place our faith and our works. There will be no justification or saying any church will get you there - it didn't in the days of Adam, Abraham, Noah, Enoch, Moses, the Savior or today.
There is only one true Church - there can be none others - for God is an unchanging God - without confusion or contention. Regardless what men/women choose to believe or teach - there is only one truth - it's White - (there is no gray in this equation) - and if any choose to believe this is gray they are wrong.
Hard words - yes to an unbelieving world - or one which only feigns belief. But these are wonderful and comforting words to those who choose to ask the Father and the Son - as directed by the Prophet's especially James - to know the truth of all things. Sadly - what the world teaches is so convincing - so traditional - so justifying - that one cannot change the way they think - unless they're really and absolutely seeking the truth of all things.
c/ork
“Warriors”
cji
12/15/10
Placing on their soul
the full armor of God
having the prayer of truth
faith and conviction too
knowing what is right
preparing for the fight
the Saviors Gospel true
whether old or in youth
with no need of the prod
eternal life for all the goal!
Copyright © 2010 – cji
