“Withdrawing
our Wrath”
cji
5/2/16
Too
often we speak too loudly before remembering the council given throughout the
ages from the Scriptures. We speak of fighting back – taking it the enemy or
adversary but forget history! Anger is one thing – righteous anger is the Lord’s
– not ours and unless we’re in tune with him any exercise of anger on our part
could and must likely would misguided. We’ve no right to cast final judgment on
another – only the judgment which would protect ourselves; our homes; our
families; and our nation.
This
judgment is called intermediate judgment, i.e. we don’t let foxes in the
henhouse it’s not good for them and especially not good for the hens. Therefore
we build protections to keep them out. The same within our personal lives we
don’t want criminals (of any kind) invading our personal space – therefore we
lock our doors – and have other means to protect our personal loved ones. In
deed in some states we’ve laws such as the Castle Doctrine and others which
allow us to use ‘deadly force’. Each of these instances are where our personal
space has been attacked – self-defense is both appropriate and understood.
Throughout
history – those attacked by an adversary have the right to defend themselves –
and only then – for the righteous have only been successful when the Lord is on
their side. Righteous means those keeping all of the Commandments all of the
time. Otherwise the Lord will use the wicked to by usage of force clean up
those who profess Him but don’t keep His Commandments. Then he turns around and
allows other wicked to fight against the wicked. (Note: A good review of the
Old Testament and the Book of Mormon will validate this completely.)
There’s
a rule of thumb called never cast the first stone! Another way of saying don’t
fire the first shot (unless another has said they’re going to kill, rape or
otherwise attack you and have the ability to do so). We need to remember all in
this world will have tribulations and especially the righteous! And in our nation we are surely facing
massive tribulations. What we’re experiencing has been experienced in the past
as well – so we are not special in this respect other than it is us and not
someone somewhere else in history.
One
can look at the current protests in our nation as we seek to find a candidate
to run for president. Of those running several are seeking to further destroy
the Constitution – others are doing most anything to win – and the protesters
appear to be hirelings of both the political left and the political correct. If
these were honest protesters who didn’t want to leave the US as they’re here
illegally they’d be doing it peacefully to set a good example. Instead they’re
out to riot and bring shame to themselves and especially those from Mexico
bringing shame to their forefathers. They invited themselves to be made to
leave the US as they’ve nothing to offer except contempt, hatred and
destruction. However, in saying this we’ve to remember as average citizens we
can do very little about this situation. We cannot are ourselves and march
across the nation to encounter them. (Note: At least three or four states would
have us arrested for carrying guns/weapons across their states.) Therefore what
we can do is continue to set a good example of a good example – saying true to
the covenants we’ve made.
We’ve
to withdraw our wrath – we’ve to pray for these enemies of our nation and our
freedoms! And we’ve to let Heavenly Father handle this is his way and
especially in his time. He didn’t elect selfish, corrupt politicians – we did!
He didn’t force anyone to break the laws of the land – they did of their own
free will and choice. He didn’t tell us to go out and get vengeance – using man’s
religions – ignoring His Prophets – they did. All we’ve been Commanded to do is
to be obedient to Him and His Son our Lord and Master Jesus The Christ.
We’re
commanded to clean up our selves – our families – our homes – our neighborhoods
and thus affect our nation to become more righteous. The problem is too few
place too little trust in the Lord and therefore have little faith and
understanding of what is really taking place in our world today. We’re in the
latter-days for our civilization – whether it be sooner or later we don’t know –
only the Father – but we’re to know and understand the Scriptures – we’re to
know Our Father in Heaven and His Son – Jesus Christ – personally – to honor
them – respect them (which means to be obedient to them in all things – and nothing
less) being accountable and responsible to them fully.
Below
are lists of Scriptures for our observation – of course they’re out of context
but one can go back and read them fully. Remember he who initiates the fight or
conflict is usually never in the right – we’ve a right to defend ourselves.
Remember it is the citizens of this nation who’ve elected unrighteous leaders
for decades – going against all of the teachings of the Founding Fathers – when
one says I’m picking the lesser of two evils they’re still voting for evil –
and this nation has surely voted for evil. May we repent – most likely doubtful
that many will – but individually we can bring our families back into the
garden or vineyard of the Lord – I pray in the name of Jesus Christ – amen – c/ork
Mormon
4:5 But, behold, the judgments of God will overtake the wicked; and it is by the wicked that the wicked are punished; for it is the wicked that stir up the hearts of the children of men unto bloodshed.
Mormon 8:20 Behold what the scripture says—man shall not smite, neither shall
he judge; for judgment is mine, saith the Lord, and vengeance is mine also,
and I will repay.
Romans 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto
wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will
repay, saith the Lord.
Mormon 3:15 Vengeance is mine, and I will repay; and because
this people repented not after I had delivered them, behold, they shall be cut
off from the face of the earth.
Ezekiel 25:14 And I will lay my vengeance upon Edom by the hand
of my people Israel: and they shall do in Edom according tomine anger
and according to my fury; and they shall know my vengeance, saith
the Lord God.
Isaiah 63:4 For the day of vengeance is in mine heart,
and the year of my redeemed is come.
Deuteronomy 32:41
If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take
hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies,
and will reward them that hate me.
3Nephi 14:2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged;
and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
Matthew 7:2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged:
and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
Matthew 7:1 Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Luke 6:37 Judge not, and ye shall not
be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and
ye shall be forgiven:
“Wicked
Shall Punish the Wicked”
cji
5/2/16
Gathering
in our stock and families
teaching
correct principles and truths
allowing
the Spirit of the Lord to breathe
bringing
forth good fruits and blessings
comforting
the sick, homeless, naked
caring
for the widow and orphan
having
complete trust in the Lord
therefore
understanding Scriptures
‘…wicked
shall punish the wicked…’
history
has proven over and over
this is
how it takes place in time
the Lord’s
time and not our time
we’ve to
endure to the very end
holding
fast to the Rod of Iron
standing
fast in our testimony
Jesus is
the Christ-he lives
Heavenly
Father lives also
knowing
this to be true always
acting
on these truths always!
Copyright © 2016 – cji
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