FEAR GOD!

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• Fear God
• Light Makes Everything Visible
• The Moral Of The Story

​FEAR GOD

“Whatever I say to you in the dark (privately), tell in the light (publicly); and what you hear whispered in your ear, proclaim from the housetops [to many people]” (Matthew 10:27). 

Christians are not supposed to be silent. It is Christ's expectation that His followers would proclaim the good news of the gospel to those around them, especially in today's political climate. 

We are supposed to tackle and expose corrupt politicians, individuals, and systems in our communities. Ephesians 5:11 says, “Do not participate in worthless and unproductive deeds of darkness, but instead expose them [by exemplifying personal integrity, moral courage, and godly character].” 

Let’s go back to verse 3 to make this even clearer: “But sexual immorality and all [moral] impurity [indecent, offensive behavior] or greed must not even be hinted at among you, as is proper among saints [for as believers, our way of life—whether in public or in private—reflects the validity of our faith]." Verse 4 says, “Let there be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse [obscene or vulgar] joking, because such things are not appropriate [for believers]; but instead speak of your thankfulness [to God].”  

Verse 5 adds, “For be sure of this: no immoral, impure, or greedy person—for that one is [in effect] an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God [for such a person places a higher value on something other than God].” 

ONE CANNOT LIVE A LIFESTYLE LIKE THE ONE DESCRIBED IN THESE VERSES AND BELIEVE THEY HAVE GOD’S APPROVAL OR WILL BE ACCEPTED INTO GOD’S KINGDOM ON EARTH OR IN HEAVEN. (Also, see Galatians 5:17-25.) 

Apostle Paul goes on to say in verse 6, “Let no one deceive you with empty arguments [that encourage you to sin]….” Let’s stop there for a moment as we consider the 2024 Presidential candidates such as Kamala Harris. 

As we listen to this woman give public speeches on her campaign, in interviews with the media, and on other platforms, this is exactly what she is doing, as stated in Ephesians 5:6. She speaks all kinds of elaborate words that don’t say anything, hypnotizing her audience. It's influencing and working because her political agenda does not benefit Americans. In fact, it will destroy America and American livelihoods. Plus, whenever she speaks, her words are full of half-truths or outright lies. But many cannot or choose not to see through her lies. Why? Because they are allowing or knowingly choosing themselves to be deceived (beguiled—charmed or enchanted by her whimsical behavior and words, which is a form of witchcraft). Yes, they are being bewitched by her charismatic personality and language. 

GOD’s people are allowing themselves to be influenced by a form of witchcraft. Hence, why verse 6 says, “Let no one deceive you with empty arguments…” (or word salad) “(that encourages you to sin).” Why such a stern warning? It continues, “… because of these things the wrath of GOD comes upon the sons of disobedience (those who habitually sin)." 
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Verse 7 says, “So do not participate or even associate with them [in the rebelliousness of sin].” Verse 8 continues, “For once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of Light [live as those who are native-born to the Light].” This leads us to verse 11: “Do not participate in the worthless and unproductive deeds of darkness, but instead expose them [by exemplifying personal integrity, moral courage, and godly character].” Verse 13 goes on to say that, “… all things become visible when they are exposed by the light (of GOD’s precepts), for it is light that makes everything visible.”  
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LIGHT MAKES EVERYTHING VISIBLE​

Christians are often referred to as ‘light’ in scripture. Therefore, as a light source, we are expected to make things of GOD and things that are not of GOD visible. This is our duty and responsibility (Matthew 28:19-20). 

We are not supposed to tolerate and allow evil to exist (Ephesians 5:15). Why? Because we are all supposed to be “… subject to one another out of reverence for Christ” (Ephesians 5:21). The Greek word for reverence is "phobos," which means to be put in fear or, simply put, to fear. 

The word "fear" is not merely a feeling of dread or terror, as we understand it. This is a type of fear that should be coupled with awe (respect). A type of awe where we love GOD so much that we fear letting HIM down or disappointing HIM. We want to honor HIM in such a way that our lives always reflect HIS standard and holiness. It should deeply hurts us if we violate any of HIS commandments. 
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Individuals like Kamala Harris do not fear GOD. This is why it is so easy for someone like her to lie, cheat, steal, and mislead the masses. She is denying GOD before all men because of her political stance (Matthew 10:33). She has no fear of GOD! Therefore, just as she is denying Christ because of her lack of fear of Him, God (Christ) will deny her before His Father, who is in heaven.  
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THE MORAL OF THE STORY​

​We cannot have our cake and eat it too. We cannot claim we live for Christ, love Him, or are Christians—His disciples—and then outright ignore His expectations, His Word, or His commandments. It does not work like that. 
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So, we have to ask ourselves: Can we truly proclaim ourselves to be Christians if we remain silent on things GOD has told us to expose and bring to light, whether good or bad? Let me say it this way from scripture, so none of you can say this is my opinion or that I’m being judgmental (Matthew 10:27). Matthew 10, starting at verse 34, says:  

“Do not think that I have come to bring peace on the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword [of division between belief and unbelief]. For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; and a man’s enemies will be the members of his [own] household [when one believes and another does not]. 

“He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; and he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who does not take his cross [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me] is not worthy of Me. Whoever finds his life [in this world] will [eventually] lose it [through death], and whoever loses his life [in this world] for My sake will find it [that is, life with Me for all eternity].”