“Root Hog; or Die 2”
(Anthesis 2)
cji
5/08/17
This
was written several years ago and is now updated as not much has changed.
If
one goes to Wikipedia – one can get an idea of what this means – but let’s go
back further than this source – which only goes to prior to 1834. We’ll instead
go back to the 1st half of the 17th Century to the year, c.1622. After the failure of King directed
Communism (which had failed in Jamestown) also had failed in Plymouth by their
second year. Governor Bradford said, “At length, after much debate … the
governor, gave way that they should set corn every man for his own purpose, and
in every regard trust to themselves … and so assigned to every family a parcel
of land according to the proportion of their number, (History of Plymouth,
1606-1642, pp.160-162.)” Thus going from the common sharing – with the hard
working and those who were unwilling to work because they didn’t have to one
were everyone had to ‘root hog – cultivate – plant and tend; or die – of
starvation.’
Root;
hog or die is the polar to communism (or in today’s world socialism or sharing
the wealth of those who work and/or earned – with those who do nothing) and
this was learned very early in all of the colonies on the Eastern Seaboard of
the new world. Again to quote William Bradford – governor of the Plymouth
Colony, “The experience that was had in this common cause and condition, tried
sundry years, and that amongst godly and sober men, may well evince
(demonstrate) the vanity of that conceit of Plato and other ancients –
applauded by some in later times – that taking away of property, and bringing
it into a commonwealth, would make them happy and flourishing as if they were
wiser than God, ibid,”
In
the above I’ve mentioned the Jamestown Colony. This was established at the
beginning of the 1600’s – and had issued a charter which mandated ‘voluntary
communism’ which by 1611 had failed terribly. The company which had mandated
this mistake (the London Company) revoked this mandate and established the rule
of each person to survive on their own. Soon after the colony did much better!
If
a people or nation want to encourage anthesis they must allow for growth
separate from another – each person is to be able to rise to their level of
goals set and accomplished. Nowhere in the Bible is the idea of communal life –
communism – socialism found in the Scriptures! Indeed, communal life is nothing
more or less than the plan which Lucifer offered in the pre-existence. One must
remember his plan would provide for all – none would be lost – all would be
saved and none would have to do anything. There were two plans – first, one
which would require each individual to use their agency to survive the tests of
mortality! The second, plan did not require agency or personal choice – all
would be saved in mortality – however, there would be Celestial reward – only
that to be an administering servant to Satan – for the glory would be his. Now
many in the world while having voted for the first plan – have instead in
mortality adopted the second plan. However, this choice is far more dangerous –
because being evicted from the heavens with one-third of the host of heaven –
have absolutely nothing to offer – zero – a void – darkness – zilch – and come
of naught in their test of mortality.
It
must be remembered that those who’ve adopted the second plan – believe they’re
in control of their lives and also have the right to control everyone else’s
life. Sadly, because of this they’re called; kings, queens, dictators, rulers,
and other such names – but maybe the best is Mongol. In many aspects in the
United States today we’ve a government – made up of Senators, Judges,
Congresspersons, and even the office of President which now is held by a
different person than before it seems not much has changed except the hatred in
the nation has become extreme. The Congress and the DNC/MSM and RINO’s who feel
that Plato was correct and they are the chosen one’s to make all of our
decision – to distribute wealth – violate the laws of God – and void his divine
instrument of the Constitution. This government has enlisted the aid of the
media industry, television, movies and most importantly the music or
entertainment industry. (Note: let’s understand not all of the Senators,
Congresspersons or Judges have adopted the second plan – yet for some reason
they have not the ability to stop this wave of insanity to violate the freedoms
of the working class Americans who are legal citizens.) It is in part – a large
part due to three reasons of those who’ve adopted Plato – Socialism and the
denial of freedom. The first is the overwhelming influence of the immoral flood
of the entertainment world. The first way to counteract the ‘still small voice
of the Spirit’ is to create a distraction – the music, games, and distractions
of the entertainment world have accomplished this goal – without any
restrictions as to content – value – or virtue. The second is the acts of those
who have claimed leadership in this nation. Their behavior is selfish, wanton
and without regard to the laws of the land. The third – the media who continue
day and night to promote the ideas of Plato and Augustine, Calvin and many
others – in their support of lies, socialism, defamation of any good,
repetitively repeating rhetoric until many accept what is without merit as
having merit and even is true!
In
previous essays I’ve mentioned ‘strange slips’ and ‘lees’ and in this one the
saying, ‘root hog or die.’ Each has to till the earth (of their inner soul) and
plants and tend to their Spiritual wellbeing. It is actually quite easy – but
the worldly make it seem impossible. We must remember that the Father and the
Son have never asked us to do anything which was impossible. Thus we’ve to
prepare – do – and eventually find the solutions to our problems or obstacles
to be overcome. We must truly remember that each person’s obstacles will be
different (maybe similar) but each person is their own individual. Those tools
we have are our ability to pray – to call upon Heavenly Father – (James 1:5) – and
if we are prepared – clean – worthy – will gain the knowledge to do what we
need to do – and answer our questions or obstacles. Now these answers may not
come in the way we expect but they will come!
Yet if we
have not done the tilling of the field – planted seeds – tended and cared for
our harvest – there will be no harvest and there will be no answers forth
coming! We’re the ones who have to be obedient to the laws, statutes and
Commandments of Heavenly Father and the Son! Anyone who believes one only needs
to be saved – and there is no need for works – does not believe literally the
Scriptures. Repeatedly James, Paul, Peter, John, Isaiah, Job, Moses, Ezra,
Malachi, and indeed all of the Prophets of the Old and New Testaments – the
Book of Mormon – the Pearl of Great Price – and those Prophets alive today –
have always taught the principle that ‘faith without works is dead!’ It is
thoroughly understood that none of us could make without the ‘grace of God.’
What is not understood is what is this ‘grace?’ Grace is the power of God which
allows us to keep going, to endure to the end, when we’ve done everything we
can do to the best of our ability. Grace does not take away – either ‘faith’ or
‘works’ but adds to both of them. Grace
(This is taken from the Bible Dictionary: A word that
occurs frequently in the New Testament, especially in the writings of Paul. The
main idea of the word is divine means of help or strength, given through the
bounteous mercy and love of Jesus Christ.
It is through the grace of the Lord Jesus, made
possible by His atoning sacrifice, that mankind will be raised in immortality,
every person receiving his body from the grave in a condition of everlasting
life. It is likewise through the grace of the Lord that individuals, through faith
in the Atonement of Jesus Christ and repentance of their sins, receive strength
and assistance to do good works that they otherwise would not be able to
maintain if left to their own means. This grace is an enabling power that
allows men and women to lay hold on eternal life and exaltation after they have
expended their own best efforts.
Divine grace is needed by every soul in consequence of
the Fall of Adam and also because of man’s weaknesses and shortcomings.
However, grace cannot suffice without total effort on the part of the
recipient. Hence the explanation, “It is by grace that we are saved, after all
we can do” (2 Ne. 25:23). It is truly the grace of
Jesus Christ that makes salvation possible. This principle is expressed in
Jesus’ parable of the vine and the branches (John 15:1–11). See also John 1:12–17; Eph. 2:8–9; Philip. 4:13; D&C 93:11–14.)
Let me be quite clear each of you who read this most
likely belong to a church of your choice and this is as it should be – but in
the belief of the literalness of the Scriptures – then one must believe as I do
that their church is the only true church on this earth at this time. Why?
Because we know God is not a God of confusion, contention – but a God of order
in all things. He would not have contradicting beliefs taught and call it His
church! Paul addressed this when he appealed to the congregation, “1 Cor. 1:10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord
Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11 For it hath been declared
unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of
Chloe, that there are contentions among you. 12 Now
this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I
of Cephas; and I of Christ. 13 Is Christ divided?
was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?”
17 Perhaps
thou shalt say: The man has brought upon himself his misery; therefore I will
stay my hand, and will not give unto him of my food, nor impart unto him of my
substance that he may not suffer, for his punishments are just—
18 But
I say unto you, O man, whosoever doeth this the same hath great cause to
repent; and except he repenteth of that which he hath done he perisheth
forever, and hath no interest in the kingdom of God.
19 For
behold, are we not all beggars? Do we not all depend upon the same Being, even
God, for all the substance which we have, for both food and raiment, and for
gold, and for silver, and for all the riches which we have of every kind?
20 And
behold, even at this time, ye have been calling on his name, and begging for a
remission of your sins. And has he suffered that ye have begged in vain? Nay;
he has poured out his Spirit upon you, and has caused that your hearts should
be filled with joy, and has caused that your mouths should be stopped that ye
could not find utterance, so exceedingly great was your joy.
21 And
now, if God, who has created you, on whom you are dependent for your lives and
for all that ye have and are, doth grant unto you whatsoever ye ask that is
right, in faith, believing that ye shall receive, O then, how ye ought to
impart of the substance that ye have one to another.
22 And
if ye judge the man who putteth up his petition to you for your substance that
he perish not, and condemn him, how much more just will be your condemnation
for withholding your substance, which doth not belong to you but to God, to
whom also your life belongeth; and yet ye put up no petition, nor repent of the
thing which thou hast done.
23 I
say unto you, wo be unto that man, for his substance shall perish with him; and
now, I say these things unto those who are rich as pertaining to the things of
this world.
24 And
again, I say unto the poor, ye who have not and yet have sufficient, that ye
remain from day to day; I mean all you who deny the beggar, because ye have
not; I would that ye say in your hearts that: I give not because I have not,
but if I had I would give.
25 And
now, if ye say this in your hearts ye remain guiltless, otherwise ye are
condemned; and your condemnation is just for ye covet that which ye have not
received.”
Have we increased effort
dug deeper in the soil
harvesting timely each
courting the good things
eliminating the worldly
becoming unspotted
pure, clean, humble;
Is there understand more
carefully sifting the evil
getting rid of the chaff
inviting in the light
gaining knowledge true
clearing out the shadows
embracing Father’s love;
Have we increased truth
opened window closed
cherished friendships
blessed our surroundings
enable others to grow
tended to our gardens
is anthesis found without?
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