THE COMPULSIVE LIAR

The terms Pathological Liar, Habitual Liar, Chronic Liar or a Sociopathic Liar, are often used to refer to a Compulsive Liar. But there are some differences.

First of all, everyone lies from time to time, but for a compulsive liar, telling lies is routine. A compulsive liar will resort to telling lies regardless of the situation - it becomes a habit, a way of life, a second nature if you will. Lying is their normal and reflexive way of responding to questions. Compulsive liars bend the truth about everything, large and small. For a compulsive liar, telling the truth is very awkward and uncomfortable, while lying feels right. Compulsive lying is usually thought to develop in early childhood, due to being placed in an environment where lying was necessary. For the most part, compulsive liars are not overly manipulative and cunning, rather they simply lie out of habit, an automatic response, which is hard to break and one that takes a toll on a relationship.

A sociopath, for instance, is typically defined as someone who lies incessantly to get their way and does so with little concern for others. A sociopath is often goal-oriented. Sociopaths have little regard or respect for the rights and feelings of others. Sociopaths are often charming and charismatic, but they use their talented social skills in manipulative and self-centered ways. Sociopaths cannot be changed!

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT BEING A LIAR

When someone is a compulsive liar he or she exhibits the character of the devil, who always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies! (See John 8:44)

It also says that it is no surprise that the devil, a.k.a. Satan, disguises himself as an angel of light and that it is no wonder that his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. (See 2. Corinthians 11:14-15)

Compulsive liars deceive others and will themselves be deceived! (See 2. Timothy 3:13)

If you have the lifestyle of a compulsive liar, whether you call yourself a Christian or not, unless you repent your fate will be in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. (See Revelation 21:8)  

That’s why the Scriptures say that,

“Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from Him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.

So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body!” Ephesians 4:21-25 NLT

IF GOD IS FOR YOU

Who dares accuse those whom God has chosen for His own? No one! For God Himself has given them right standing with Himself.  So, who then will condemn you? No one! For Christ Jesus died for you and was raised to life for you, and He is sitting in the place of honor at God’s right hand, pleading for you! (See Romans 8:33-24)

That’s why God blesses you when you are mocked and persecuted and lied about because you are His follower!

Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted, too. (Matthew 5:11-12)

And to those who accuse you, the following Bible scripture applies to them:

You may think you can condemn me, but you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you say I am wicked and that I should be punished, you are condemning yourself, for you who judge others do these very same things.  And I know that God, in His justice, will punish anyone who does such things.  Since you judge others for doing these things, why do you think you can avoid God’s judgment when you do the same things?  Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that His kindness is intended to turn you from your sin? (See Romans 2:1-4)

New Book: "TITHING: Exposing One Of The Biggest Lies In The Church"

Author and preacher Edwin Christiaan explains, in easy to understand language, why the Church needs to STOP imposing the false doctrine of TITHING on its parishioners – the obligation to pay 10 percent of their gross income to the church as a rule from God.
Discover why this “rule” in the Church is actually an Old Testament command that has been misinterpreted and misused by Modern-day pastors and preachers to impose an obligation on people that was only meant for the Israelites who lived under the Law of Moses.

Have you ever been manipulated, bullied, or controlled in the area of tithing?

Are you really robbing God and coming under a curse?

And do you truly understand the Scriptures, apart from what you are being told?

It’s time to expose perhaps the biggest lie in the church today!

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New Book: "DIVORCE JEZEBEL - Remarry Christ Your Destiny"

In May of this year, 2015, Edwin Christiaan and his wife Sophia published a new book entitled: "DIVORCE JEZEBEL - Remarry Christ Your Destiny". The books are available in paperback and as e-book.
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With astounding accuracy, Edwin Christiaan teaches brilliantly and accurately about the most dangerous agent of Hell, the Jezebel spirit, and shares his expertise in how to discover and defeat its destructive attacks.
Having been a victim himself of the most lethal weapon in the Devil’s arsenal, the notorious Jezebel spirit through a lifetime of encounters with this demonic spirit, the author pinpoints its nature and characteristics in a down to earth, easy to understand way, that empowers anyone who has ever been in a battle with Jezebel.
Every church Pastor, minister, and especially all men in general should read this book in order not to fall for the demonic schemes of the Jezebel spirit!
In this powerful book, you will find Biblical answers and all you need to know about how to handle this difficult issue – what to do and what not to do!
The Jezebel Spirit is to blame for the devastation and destruction of generations of lives all over the world! Protect yourself and your family from becoming its next casualty!

ISLAM IS ROOTED IN BITTERNESS

Islam is not a religion of peace as some make you believe. The violence and turmoil we see in the Middle East and around the world, the persecution and execution of Christians and the hatred for the Jews and Israel has its origin going back to the ancient time when God told Abraham, (Abram as his name was at the time) the following:

“Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you. I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt. All the families on earth will be blessed through you.” Genesis 12:1-3 NLT

God gave Abram the promise of a son, when He told him:

“You will have a son of your own who will be your heir.” Then the LORD took Abram outside and said to him, “Look up into the sky and count the stars if you can. That’s how many descendants you will have!” Genesis 15:4-5 NLT

God also gave Abram the promise of the land of Israel, when He made a covenant with him:

“I have given this land to your descendants, all the way from the border of Egypt to the great Euphrates River.” Genesis 15:18 NLT

“Then God said to Abraham, “Regarding Sarai, your wife—her name will no longer be Sarai. From now on her name will be Sarah. And I will bless her and give you a son from her! Yes, I will bless her richly, and she will become the mother of many nations. Kings of nations will be among her descendants.” Genesis 17:15-16 NLT

God’s promise to Abraham was directly connected to the land of Israel. It was to be fulfilled through his son, Isaac, the firstborn of Sarah through whom came the nation of Israel, the Jewish people, and the redeeming Savior to all people of the earth, Jesus Christ!

But then, Sarah, lamenting her barrenness, told Abraham to go in to her maid, Hagar, and conceive by her.

“Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had not been able to bear children for him. But she had an Egyptian servant named Hagar. So Sarai said to Abram, “The LORD has prevented me from having children. Go and sleep with my servant. Perhaps I can have children through her.” And Abram agreed with Sarai’s proposal. So Sarai, Abram’s wife, took Hagar the Egyptian servant and gave her to Abram as a wife. So Abram had sexual relations with Hagar, and she became pregnant.” Genesis 16:1-4 NLT

This child born to Hagar was Ishmael through whom the Arab nations came and, eventually, Islam and the greater Islamic world.

Immediately after Ishmael was conceived, Hagar began to despise Sarah. Sarah also despised Hagar because she had conceived a child by her husband. (See Genesis 16:5-6) After this, Sarah treated her so badly that Hagar attempted to flee. This enmity between Hagar and Sarah, because of Abraham’s very bad decision, is the beginning of all the enmity that exists to this day between their descendants.

It was during this time that the Lord sent an angel to give Hagar the following message:

“I will give you more descendants than you can count.” And the angel also said: “You are now pregnant and will give birth to a son. You are to name him Ishmael (which means ‘God hears’), for the LORD has heard your cry of distress. This son of yours will be a wild man, as untamed as a wild donkey! He will raise his fist against everyone, and everyone will be against him. Yes, he will live in open hostility against all his relatives.” Genesis 16:10-12 NLT

Fourteen years after the birth of Ishmael, Isaac is born fulfilling God’s promise to Abraham through Sarah. Ishmael begins mocking Isaac’s birth, so Sarah tells Abraham to send Hagar and Ishmael away. Abraham was greatly troubled by this, but God told him not to worry and to do what Sarah said, reminding him the promise was to be through Isaac. Ishmael was not to be heir with Isaac. However, out of His mercy, God also promised to make Ishmael a great nation because he was a son of Abraham too. (See Genesis 21:1-13) And it is from this nation that Islam eventually came.

A well-known author and teacher of eschatology, describes the biblical definition of Islam this way:

“So now we have this story: Ishmael and Isaac. Ishmael is a fourteen year old boy. He’s kicked out into the desert but the Lord is faithful. He preserves him. He promises to make him into a great nation. So we read these things and they’re interesting Bible stories but what I’m asking you to do is to put yourself in the position and recognize the fact that in history, in real time, this was a real boy… with real emotions, with a real life. This happened to a little kid named Ishmael. And so what we need to understand is you have this little boy and… he had a dad. He had a mother. He had a family. He had a life. He had an inheritance. And in one day he loses all of these things. He loses his dad. He loses his inheritance. He’s out in the desert. He’s on his own. And that brokenness, that woundedness, that rejection that took place in this little child, today, has been passed on into the religion of Islam.
What do I mean? … Mohammed, the founder of Islam… claims to be a direct descendant of Ishmael and Muslims, today, view themselves as both the physical and the spiritual descendants of Ishmael. And so here you have this story, this incredible event that took place in this child’s life. Two thousand six hundred years after these events took place, a direct descendant of Ishmael named Mohammed birthed forth a new religion into the world. And what does the religion teach? … It teaches God is not a father. God has no Son. And, thirdly, Ishmael, not Isaac, is the heir with regard to the promises of God to the earth. The very things that those issues of rejection and woundedness and brokenness that took place in Ishmael’s life were preserved in that line and two thousand six hundred years later, a man named Mohammed goes into a cave, has an incredibly dark encounter with some sort of spiritual being. It literally chokes the life out of him to where he feels as though he’s going to die, three times this presence comes over him and it demands of him to recite… On the third time, the words of the Qur’an begin to flow forth from his mouth.
Mohammed, himself, literally believed that he was demon-possessed. He was suicidal. He was terrified.”
After this, he runs home to his wife who eventually convinced him he was a prophet of God. This is the origin of Islam. In a spiritual sense, Islam is the broken, bitter cry of Ishmael.”

Therefore it important to pray for Muslims, the followers of the religion of Islam, and break this Ishmaeli generational curse of bitterness and anger over them, so they may be saved and understand the truth! Because there is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity, Jesus Christ! He gave His life to purchase freedom for everyone, including those from the religion of Islam! (See 1. Timothy 2:1-6)

YOU ARE NOT A CHRISTIAN

When you continue to follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Anyone living this sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God! (See Galatians 5:19-21)

Even if you claim to be a believer yet you indulge in sexual sin, or you are greedy, or you worship idols, or you are abusive, or you are a drunkard, or you cheat people, or you commit adultery, or you are a male prostitute, or you practice homosexuality, or you are a thief, you will not inherit the Kingdom of God! (See 1. Corinthians 5:11, 1. Corinthians 6:9-10)

When you keep on sinning, it shows that you belong to the devil, who has been sinning since the beginning. Those who have been born into God’s family do not make a practice of sinning, because God’s life is in them. So they can’t keep on sinning, because they are children of God. So now we can tell who are children of God and who are children of the devil. Anyone who does not live righteously and does not love other believers does not belong to God! (See 1. John 3:8-10)

Even if you claim to be living in the light and love God, but hate a fellow believer, you are a liar and still living in darkness! You do not know the way to go, because you have been blinded by the darkness! (See 1. John 2:9-11, 1. John 4-20-21)

If you love only those who love you and do good only to those who do good to you, and if you love your father or mother more than you love Jesus Christ, you are not worthy of being His; or if you love your son or daughter more than Jesus Christ, you are not worthy of being His. If you refuse to take up your cross and follow Jesus Christ you are not worthy of being His! (See Luke 6:32, Matthew 10:37-39)

THE BIBLE SAYS
That God’s true children do not make a practice of sinning, for God’s Son holds them securely, and the evil one cannot touch them! (See 1. John 5:18)

WHY GOD CHOSE MARY AND JOSEPH

God did not choose a loudmouthed, self-centered, complaining, manipulative and controlling woman to bear His Son Jesus Christ, but instead He favored Mary, a humble, submissive woman who was willing to do whatever God asked of her.

She had to travel while pregnant, and when there was no hotel available she was willing to allow her baby Jesus to be born in a barn without complaining and blaming her husband for not taking better care of her. (See Luke 2:1-7)

When an angel of the Lord appeared to her husband Joseph, a good man, (See Matthew 1:19) in a dream and told him to get up and flee to Egypt and stay there till King Herod who was searching to kill baby Jesus died, Mary obediently and humbly followed her husbands’ leading, and left her country and family. (See Matthew 2:13-23)

With Joseph and Mary, God set the example of what a godly marriage is supposed to look like!
By Edwin Christiaan

IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO CHANGE WHAT YOU DON’T ADMIT!

The Bible says that if you claim you have no sin, you are only fooling yourself and are not living in the truth. But if you confess your sins to God, He is faithful and just to forgive your sins and cleanse you from all wickedness! (See 1. John 1:8-9)

In other words, you need to be willing to sincerely admit your sins and mistakes in order to receive forgiveness and be healed, restored, and changed!

Jesus said; “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do. I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent.” Luke 5:31-32 NLT

This means, that Jesus did not come for those, even if they call themselves Christians, who think they never sin or do anything wrong and instead blame everyone else for their own sinful actions! It is impossible to help such people!

Because, “If we claim we have not sinned, we are calling God a liar and showing that His word has no place in our hearts!” 1. John 1:10 NLT

For this reason, the Scriptures say to: “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results!” James 5:16 NLT

By Edwin Christiaan

CHRIST FOLLOWERS MUST ENDURE MANY TRIALS!

Jesus said; “Here on earth you will have MANY TRIALS and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 NLT

So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure MANY TRIALS for a little while. These TRIALS will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through MANY TRIALS, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world!
1. Peter 1:6-7 NLT

We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and TRIALS, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because He has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with His love!
Romans 5:3-5 NLT

So, don’t be surprised at the fiery TRIALS you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you!
1. Peter 4:12 NLT

You see, the Lord knows how to rescue godly people from their Trials!
2. Peter 2:9 NLT

SUFFERING IS A MUST FOR EVERY TRUE BELIEVER!

Even though Jesus was God’s Son, He learned obedience from the things He suffered. In this way, God qualified Him as a perfect High Priest, and He became the source of eternal salvation for all those who obey Him!
Hebrews 5:8-9 NLT

So then, since Christ suffered physical pain, you must arm yourselves with the same attitude He had, and be ready to suffer, too!
1. Peter 4:1 NLT

For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in His steps!
1. Peter 2:21 NLT

Yes, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution!
1. Timothy 3:12 NLT

Even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats.
1. Peter 3:14 NLT

So, don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord!
2. Timothy 4:5 NLT

If you suffer, however, it must not be for murder, stealing, making trouble, or prying into other people’s affairs.
1. Peter 4:15 NLT

Remember, it is better to suffer for doing good, if that is what God wants, than to suffer for doing wrong!
1. Peter 3:17 NLT

So if you are suffering in a manner that pleases God, keep on doing what is right, and trust your lives to the God who created you, for He will never fail you!
1. Peter 4:19 NLT

Since He Himself has gone through suffering and testing, He is able to help us when we are being tested.
Hebrews 2:18 NLT

So stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your family of believers all over the world is going through the same kind of suffering you are!
1. Peter 5:8-9 NLT

GOD’S MANUAL FOR MARRIAGE

First of all, marriage according to God is only meant to be between one man and one woman. Jesus Christ made this very clear when He said; “That the Scriptures record that from the beginning ‘God made them male and female.’ ” And He said, “‘This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.’ (See Matthew 19:4-5)

The husband and the wife are equal partners in God’s gift of new life (see 1. Peter 3:7) and therefore they submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. (See Ephesians 5:21)

The role of the husband is to be the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. This means that the husband must love his wife, just as Christ loved the church, giving up His life for her. The husband ought to love his wife as he loves his own body, feeding and caring for her, just as Christ cares for the church! For a man who loves his wife actually shows love for himself. (See Ephesians 5:23-29)

The husband should never treat his wife harshly, (see Colossians 3:19) but he must give honor to her and treat her with understanding so that his prayers will not be hindered. (See 1. Peter 3:7)

The husband gives authority over his body to his wife and should fulfill his wife’s sexual needs. (See 1. Corinthians 7:3-4)

The husband has to think about his earthly responsibilities and how to please his wife. (See 1. Corinthians 7:33)

The role of the wife is to submit to her husband as to the Lord. The wife should respect her husband and as the church submits to Christ, she should submit to her husband in everything. (See Ephesians 5:22, 24, 33)

This means that the wife puts her trust in God and accepts the authority of her husband. Then, even if he refuses to obey the Good News, her godly life will speak to him without any words. He will be won over by observing her pure and reverent life. (See 1. Peter 3:1-2, 5)

The wife gives authority over her body to her husband and should fulfill her husband’s needs. (See 1. Corinthians 7:3-4)

The wife has to think about her earthly responsibilities and how to please her husband. (See 1. Corinthians 7:34)

JESUS SAID: BUT THE END IS NOT YET! Matthew 24:6 NKJV

False teachers and prophets had a field day making millions on their books and other merchandise about God’s Shemitah judgment over America, and on their false prediction of the end of the world because of the Blood Moon in the month of September 2015.

The Bible says about these false teachers and prophets that they are well trained in greed and they preach for personal profit! (See 2. Peter 2:14, 2. Corinthians 2:17) And in their greed they will make up clever lies to get hold of your money! (See 2. Peter 2:3)

THE YEAR OF JUBILEE?

You probably heard those televangelists and preachers proclaiming that this is the year of Jubilee! They promise prosperity, increase, that blessings will overtake you, a Jubilee anointing where your debt will be canceled in exchange for you sowing money seed into their ministries! They have miracle crusades with miracle water and miracle cloths. According to them, miracles are always coming your way. You just need to receive them, put your hand out and touch the screen of the TV.

From what we see and hear on Christian TV, one would think the Church has never been in better shape. Not quite! The Church has never struggled more than she does today and it’s all because we’ve bought into the false advertising of these Christian vendors.

According to the Torah, the first five books of Moses in the Old Testament, the observance of Jubilee ONLY applies to the JEWISH people who live in the land of Israel. This has NOTHING to do with the New Testament church! This is just another deception being conveyed in the Body of Christ for financial gain!

The word “jubilee” literally means “ram’s horn” in Hebrew and is defined in Leviticus 25:9 as the sabbatical year after seven cycles of seven years (49 years). The fiftieth year was to be a time of celebration and rejoicing for the Israelites. The ram’s horn was blown on the tenth day of the seventh month to start the fiftieth year of redemption.

The Year of the Jubilee involved a year of release from indebtedness and all types of bondage for the Israelites. All prisoners and captives were set free, all slaves were released, all debts were forgiven, and all property was returned to its original owners. In addition, all labor was to cease for one year, and those bound by labor contracts were released from them. One of the benefits of the Jubilee was that both the land and the people were able to rest. (See Leviticus 25:23-38, 39-55)

The Jubilee presents a beautiful picture of the New Testament themes of redemption and forgiveness. Christ is the Redeemer who came to set free those who are slaves and prisoners to sin (See Romans 8:2, Galatians 3:22, 5:1). The debt of sin we owe to God was paid on the cross as Jesus Christ died on our behalf (see Colossians 2:13-14), and we are forgiven of the debt forever! We are no longer in bondage, no longer slaves to sin. Having been freed by Christ, we can truly enter the rest God provides as we cease laboring to make ourselves acceptable to God by our own works! (See Hebrews 4:9-10)

So, the problem is, the Bible doesn’t say anywhere that any Old Testament practices meant for the Jewish people should be continued after the death of Christ. The Law, regulations, rules, traditions, ceremonies, and festivities have been replaced with worshiping Christ only as an every-day practice.

He is now all we focus and center around!

Therefore, contrary to all the false promises of provisions and blessings a “Jubilee Year” is supposed to give me, as a New Testament follower of Christ, I don’t have to worry about anything, instead I pray about everything. I tell God what I need, and thank Him for all He has done. I experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything I can understand. His peace guards my heart and mind as I live in Christ Jesus! (See Philippians 4:6-7)

Yes, I seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He gives me everything I need! (See Matthew 6:33)

THE LGBT AGENDA

The purpose of the LGBT, which stands for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community is to pervert and ultimately destroy the biblical institution of marriage between a man and a woman. And their next step would be to have marriage abolished altogether! That is why the Bible says that in the last days they will say it is wrong to be married! (See 1. Timothy 4:1-3)

THE SHEMITAH JUDGMENT?

According to the Jewish calendar, the next Shemitah year will be the year 5775 after Creation, which runs from September 25, 2014, through September 13, 2015.

As we see the Wall Street Financial Market plunges and then slightly recovering many believers are asking themselves, is this indeed the ‘Shemitah judgment’ coming over the United States that will culminate on September 13, 2015 with a total collapse of the American economy as has been prophesied by several preachers and televangelists? The answer to this question is unequivocally NO!

The Shemitah has nothing to do with God shaking the American Economy or causing a famine, nor is it about judgment!

The Shemitah is a Jewish Sabbath year which was an obligation given specifically and ONLY TO THE NATION OF ISRAEL as we can read in the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy 15:1-5 (NLT):

“At the end of every seventh year you must cancel the debts of everyone who owes you money. This is how it must be done. Everyone must cancel the loans they have made to their fellow Israelites. They must not demand payment from their neighbors or relatives, for the Lord’s time of release has arrived. This release from debt, however, applies only to your fellow Israelites—not to the foreigners living among you. “There should be no poor among you, for the Lord your God will greatly bless you in the land he is giving you as a special possession. You will receive this blessing if you are careful to obey all the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you today.”

The context of these verses are, that at the end of seven years, debt was to be released, and the ground given rest. Again, the Shemitah year has nothing to do with God shaking the American Economy or causing a famine, nor is it about judgment as some of these teachers falsely proclaim. This seven-year sabbatical was ONLY FOR THE NATION OF ISRAEL!

There is NO BIBLICAL SUPPORT whatsoever for the idea that God would either require any other nation to observe the Shemitah year, or that He would impose a Shemitah-type judgment according to a seven-year cycle on any nation!

I have heard false teachings of so-called Bible scholars who twist the Word, claiming ‘extra biblical revelation’, even though the Bible warns NOT to add to or take from His Word (See Proverbs 30:6, Deuteronomy 4:2, and Revelation 22:19). Unfortunately, many take these teachings to heart and fall for this hype, instead of studying God’s Word for themselves in proper context!

This Shemitah judgment is nothing but a hyped up “fear” propaganda that helps these false prophets sell their books, videos, and travel from seminar to seminar charging big entrance fees. The September 13 Shemitah judgment is also good for the sales of survival foods, as well as generators, shortwave radios, water filters, solar panels, seeds for up to 70 acres of food, you name it!

Jesus warns us that there will be all sorts of calamities coming over this world in these last days, but that we should NOT PANIC!!!

Jesus also said that we will be hated and persecuted all over the world because we are His followers and that many false prophets will appear and will deceive many people! And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come! (See Matthew 24:1-14)

For this reason Jesus commanded us to:

“Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned. These miraculous signs will accompany those who believe: They will cast out demons in my name, and they will speak in new languages. They will be able to handle snakes with safety, and if they drink anything poisonous, it won’t hurt them. They will be able to place their hands on the sick, and they will be healed.” Mark 16:16-18 NLT

HOW TO DEAL WITH HOMOSEXUALS IN THE CHURCH

You hear this more and more lately, pastors who are saying that they are proud to have homosexuals in their church. Like Hillsong Senior Pastor Brian Houston, who the other day responded to the rumor that the New York City Campus has an openly gay couple directing the choir. He said:

"Hillsong's position on homosexuality and gay marriage has not changed and is consistent with Scripture. As I have stated previously, I believe the writings of Paul are clear on this subject. Several months ago when one of our choir directors made an unexpected public statement regarding his engagement to a man who sometimes sang in the choir, it was a complete surprise to us as well," Houston says.

"It is my understanding that they have not been involved in an active leadership or ministry role since," he continues. "That said, we still love them and acknowledge that they—like all of us—are on a journey, and our role as a church is to assist them on this journey with grace and compassion."
But the writings of the apostle Paul says, that instead of being proud of having practicing homosexuals in the church and assisting them on their journey with grace and compassion, we should be mourning in sorrow and shame, because those who are insisting on living in the sin of homosexuality, which falls under the category of sexual immorality, must be removed from the church fellowship and handed over to Satan!

The purpose of church discipline is to save the sinner: "That his spirit may be saved on the day of the Lord Jesus returns." It is designed to "wake the
sinner up" to the eternal death he is facing unless he repents!

We should realize that sin like this is like a little yeast that spreads through the whole batch of dough. That is why we need to get rid of the old “yeast” by removing wicked people from among the church. Then the church will be like a fresh batch of dough made without yeast! Christ is our Passover Lamb that has been sacrificed for us. Therefore we celebrate Him, not with the old bread of wickedness and evil, but with the new bread of sincerity and truth! The church will be without a spot or wrinkle or any other blemish. Instead, she will be holy and without fault!

For this reason, the apostle Paul also wrote:

“I told you not to associate with people who indulge in sexual sin. But I wasn’t talking about unbelievers who indulge in sexual sin, or are greedy, or cheat people, or worship idols. You would have to leave this world to avoid people like that.  I meant that you are not to associate with anyone who claims to be a believer yet indulges in sexual sin, or is greedy, or worships idols, or is abusive, or is a drunkard, or cheats people. Don’t even eat with such people.

It isn’t my responsibility to judge outsiders, but it certainly is your responsibility to judge those inside the church who are sinning. God will judge those on the outside; but as the Scriptures say, “You must remove the evil person from among you.”

“Don’t you realize that those who practice homosexuality will not inherit the Kingdom of God?”

The church should have homosexuals testify that once they were sinners like that. But now they are cleansed, made holy and made right with God because they called on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and His Spirit who saved them and set them free!!!

1. Corinthians 5:1-13, Ephesians 5:27, 1. Corinthians 6:9-11

INSTINCT VERSUS SPIRIT

People who follow their natural instinct do not have God’s Spirit in them. They do whatever their instincts tell them. These people are the ones who are creating divisions among you. They scoff at things they do not understand. These people are not spiritual and that’s why they cannot receive the truths from God’s Spirit. It all sounds foolish to them and they can’t understand it, for only those who are spiritual can understand what the Spirit means.

Spiritual people do not use words that come from human wisdom. Instead, they speak words given to them by the Spirit, using the Spirit’s words to explain spiritual truths. Those who are spiritual can evaluate all things, but they themselves cannot be evaluated by others!

People who follow their natural instinct belong to this world, they speak from the world’s viewpoint, and the world listens to them. But people who are spiritual belong to God, and those who know God listens to them. If they do not belong to God, they will not listen to them. That is how we know if someone has the Spirit of truth or the spirit of deception!

Jude 1:10, 18-19, 1. Corinthians 2:13-15, 1. John 4:5-6

DISTURBING DREAM

Last night, I had a frightening dream. In my dream, I was standing on a city square minding my own business when I suddenly heard a commotion. I looked and saw a multitude of people, men and women alike angrily walking toward someone looking like Jesus, almost like ganging up on him. They were very upset with him, complaining, shouting profanities, and blaming him for not giving them what they wanted! Some were screaming at him, “You never gave Me a husband!” and others, “Where is the money you promised?” and, “It’s your fault we lost everything!”

When I took a closer look at the person I thought was Jesus, I was puzzled because he looked sick, very skinny, like he hadn’t eaten for many days, his clothing were ripped and dirty. He looked much like the homeless people I used to minister to.

Then I heard the voice of Jesus telling me, “This is the way these bitter and angry people see Me. They don’t love Me! They are the so-called Christians who never fed Me or gave Me something to drink. They never took Me into their homes. They never clothed Me, and never visited Me when I was sick or in prison.” (See Matthew 25:42-43)

These so-called believers are bitterly jealous and want what others have. They have selfish desires and ambition in their hearts and they cover up the truth with boasting and lying. (See James 3:14 + 4:2) They act all religious, but they always reject My healing power who could change them and make them godly! (See 1. Timothy 3:5)

They blame Me, saying that I have tempted them to do wrong. (See James 1:13) These so-called Christians failed to receive My grace, because they have a poisonous root of bitterness in them that grew up, corrupting many around them! (See Hebrews 12:15-17)

But on Judgment Day I will reply to them, “Get away from Me! I never knew you!”” (See Matthew 7:23)