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The Christian Way In Part
Paul instructs us in Philippians 4:8 on how to deal with life in a Christian way. He states,
Philippians 4:8 (AV)
8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
If we look at what is frequently in the news these days like war; in the Ukraine apparently 70 shredded bodies, un-recovered bodies, from a bombed aircraft, in bombings in Gaza, many pulverized bodies and somewhere in the middle east, be-headed men. These things are true and honest but they are the antithesis of lovely, pure and just.
Let us hear something that Jesus stated many years ago and see if we can derive an example to follow.
Matthew 24:6 to 10 (NKJV)
6 And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. 7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. 8 All these are the beginning of sorrows.
9 Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name^s sake. 10 And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another.
So Jesus warns that we will hear of evil, like war, but that we should not let ourselves be troubled or dismayed (or distraught if you can) by it. In other words, follow Paul^s instructions. We are not to turn a blind eye to evil as Jesus tells us we will hear and see wars, famines, pestilences, earthquakes and other sorrows including hatred and the murder of saints. Then He warns that many people, perhaps even some former Christians, will be offended and will hate one another.
In Matthew 11:6 (NKJV) Jesus tells us,
6 And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.
Finally, Paul also says, in 1 Thessalonians 5:21 (AMP)
21 But test and prove all things [until you can recognize] what is good; [to that] hold fast.
In conclusion I say that we should not be against truth but that we should be against the evil behind some truth and against lies and deceptions. There is a great deal of deception in the media especially when it comes to government, economics and banking. There is also much deception in programs such as 60 Minutes and in Hollywood in conveying stories and events. There is also much injustice and corruption in law, for example doing away with the constitution and with God. I^ll leave false religion for another time.
2014 Jacques Gauvin
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