For Those PLANNING to CURB Human POPULATION

 

Genesis 1:28

King James Version

28 And God blessed them, 

and God said unto them, 

Be fruitful, and multiply, 

and replenish the earth, and subdue it: 

and have dominion over the fish of the sea, 

and over the fowl of the air, 

and over every living thing 

that moveth upon the earth.

We were created to multiply.

Can earth sustain such a population?

We doubt the wisdom of God?

Isaiah 40:22

King James Version

22 It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, 

and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; 

that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, 

and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in:

Obviously, the population control planners (let me call them pcp), think they must be in charge.

Thus the Georgia Guidestones, eugenics, and whatever scheme you may have for the unsuspecting population.

The Georgia Guidestones called for keeping population to 500-M.

Well, the world is now at 7.8 billion.

Uh-oh, we've all gone overboard.

What happens to the 7.3 billion?

What do you plan to do with us?

Perhaps, it's a better idea to wait for God's plan, eh?

Don't be too eager to finish us off.

Ever heard of the Rapture?

Jesus tells us what to expect:

Matthew 24:39-41

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39 And knew not until the flood came, 

and took them all away; 

so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

40 Then shall two be in the field; 

the one shall be taken, and the other left.

41 Two women shall be grinding at the mill; 

the one shall be taken, and the other left.

It can happen ANY moment, btw.

So, 7.8 billion people could become 3.9 billion.

That's a possibility, to one who knows basic math.

I'm not being flippant.

As born again, I merely turn to Scripture.

The Holy Spirit alerts me to God's TRUTH.

So, dear pcp's, what are you worrying about?

Our population's now down to 3.9 billion.

Minus the 500 million, you only have to deal with the remaining 3.4 billion.

Still a lot?

Why not the Book of Revelation solve it for you?

For starters:

Revelation 6:3-4

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3 And when he had opened the second seal, 

I heard the second beast say, 

Come and see.

4 And there went out another horse that was red: 

and power was given to him that sat thereon 

to take peace from the earth, 

and that they should kill one another: 

and there was given unto him a great sword.

Revelation 6:7-8

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7 And when he had opened the fourth seal, 

I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, 

Come and see.

8 And I looked, 

and behold a pale horse: 

and his name that sat on him was Death, 

and Hell followed with him. 

And power was given unto them 

over the fourth part of the earth, 

to kill with sword, 

and with hunger, 

and with death, 

and with the beasts of the earth.

Revelation 6:12-13

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12 And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, 

and, lo, 

there was a great earthquake; 

and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, 

and the moon became as blood;

13 And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, 

even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, 

when she is shaken of a mighty wind.

How many do you think survived among the remaining 3.9 billion?

Of course, only God knows.

Everything goes according to His plan.

You think that's the end of it?

There's more, dear readers.

Revelation 7:1-4

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7 And after these things I saw four angels 

standing on the four corners of the earth, 

holding the four winds of the earth, 

that the wind should not blow on the earth, 

nor on the sea, nor on any tree.

2 And I saw another angel ascending from the east, 

having the seal of the living God: 

and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels, 

to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea,

3 Saying, 

Hurt not the earth, 

neither the sea, nor the trees, 

till we have sealed 

the servants of our God in their foreheads.

4 And I heard the number of them which were sealed: 

and there were sealed 

an hundred and forty and four thousand 

of all the tribes of the children of Israel.

Thing is, God's seal on His people's forehead is not the same mark as the enemy's on your forehead.

Revelation 13:16-17

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16 And he causeth all, 

both small and great, 

rich and poor, 

free and bond, 

to receive a mark in their right hand, 

or in their foreheads:

17 And that no man might buy or sell, 

save he that had the mark, 

or the name of the beast, 

or the number of his name.

Are pcp's trying to be a copycat, or something?

If we shared the same seal, you wouldn't even think of getting rid of us.

Sure you want me to continue?

Coz we're still a long way off from God's plans.

What were pcp's thinking, really?

Your plan was prophesied.

GOD alerts His faithful.

He gave all authority to His Son, JESUS.

John 6:37-40

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37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; 

and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.

38 For I came down from heaven, 

not to do mine own will, 

but the will of him that sent me.

39 And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, 

that of all which he hath given me 

I should lose nothing, 

but should raise it up again at the last day.

40 And this is the will of him that sent me, 

that every one which seeth the Son, 

and believeth on him, 

may have everlasting life: 

and I will raise him up at the last day.

How can you even think of finishing God's people off?

Or any life, for that matter.

You really are off.

For pcp's eager to finish God's people off, why not wait? 

We are ALL mortals. 

We will all pass on, in time. 

Why are you in such a hurry? 

Only God decides when, and how. 

It is not for man to decide.

Whoever breathed life into us, is the ONLY ONE who can take life out of us.

Genesis 2:7

King James Version

7 And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, 

and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; 

and man became a living soul.

Please don't play God.

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Updated 24 February 2023

On NOT Grieving the SPIRIT

 

Psalm 1:6

King James Version

6 For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: 

but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

What happens when we've come to know the laws of God, started following Jesus, become born again, started learning from the Holy Spirit, and yet we backslide, and go back to our old, sinful ways?

Or maybe, we do even more grievous things.

Scripture says clearly:

Hebrews 10:26

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26 For if we sin wilfully 

after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, 

there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,

2 Peter 2:21

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21 For it had been better for them n

ot to have known the way of righteousness, than, 

after they have known it, 

to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them.

If, after we've come to know the Lord's truth -- through the Holy Spirit -- and we continue to sin, then we gravely disrespect the Holy Spirit of God.

Ephesians 4:30

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30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, 

whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

Knowing the TRUTH of JESUS is the most exciting journey.

But expect to be a constant target of the deceiver.

Expect constant ambush.

The tempter will hope to trip you, every chance he gets.

Traps are set all over the place.

No one is immune from it.

1 Peter 5:8-9

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8 Be sober, 

be vigilant; 

because your adversary the devil, 

as a roaring lion, 

walketh about, 

seeking whom he may devour:

9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, 

knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished 

in your brethren that are in the world.

But we are not without help.

Strength for the journey can only come from Christ.

Philippians 4:13

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13 I can do all things through Christ 

which strengtheneth me.

And every day is an opportunity to know more about Jesus, to follow His will, to be led by Him, and to enjoy the journey back to God.

Psalm 16:11

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11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: 

in thy presence is fulness of joy; 

at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

How could anyone ever want to get back to darkness?

That's definitely a dead end street.

Once you've experienced GRACE from God, you will never want to fall from it.

We must cherish the sacrifice of the Lord on the cross.

The best we can do is stay on the path, following Jesus every step of the way, holding tightly to His hands, having Him live in our hearts, and constantly communicating with Him.

He is the WAY, after all.

John 14:6

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6 Jesus saith unto him, 

I am the way, 

the truth, 

and the life: 

no man cometh unto the Father, 

but by me.

How can we ever go astray?

Not possible, if you are a true believer, and a devoted student of Spirit.

For every doubt, for every stumbling, for every temptation, for every weakening of spirit, or resolve, call upon Jesus.

He ALWAYS shows up.

It takes faith to believe in that.

Do you have such a faith?

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The UNFORGIVABLE Sin

Updated 26 January 2022

FUTILE Rebellion Against GOD

 

prophet SAMUEL to Saul:

1 Samuel 15:23

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23 For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, 

and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. 

Because thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, 

he hath also rejected thee from being king.

Rebellion is precisely that -- rejecting the "word of the Lord".

We don't take His WORD seriously.

Everything the world is, the WORD isn't.

We continue to test the Lord's wrath.

We throw His love in His face.

We forget to be grateful.

We remain proud.

Why do we plot against God, as if that will ever see fruition?

Psalm 2:1-3

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2 Why do the heathen rage, 

and the people imagine a vain thing?

2 The kings of the earth set themselves, 

and the rulers take counsel together, 

against the Lord, 

and against his anointed, saying,

3 Let us break their bands asunder, 

and cast away their cords from us.

Why don't we accept His Son, JESUS, who gave up His life so we may have eternal life with the Father?

Why do we serve so many gods, and refuse to serve GOD alone?

Why do we continue to sin, and thus, rebel?

Why do we challenge God's authority?

Don't we know, we are as nothing, in size, might, stature, and glory compared to the Creator?

Isaiah 40:22

King James Version

22 It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, 

and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; 

that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, 

and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in:

But the Lord God knows how to deal with His perpetually rebellious people, only too well:

Psalm 2:4-5

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4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: 

the Lord shall have them in derision.

5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, 

and vex them in his sore displeasure.

For He had already set His Son, JESUS, as rightful Heir and King:

Psalm 2:6-9

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6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.

7 I will declare the decree: 

the Lord hath said unto me, 

Thou art my Son; 

this day have I begotten thee.

8 Ask of me, 

and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, 

and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.

9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; 

thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.

God continues to warn us.

But how many care to listen, repent, and believe in Jesus?

Scripture says there are SIX things God asks the heathen of the world to do:

1. Be wise.

2. Be instructed.

Psalm 2:10

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10 Be wise now therefore, 

O ye kings: 

be instructed, 

ye judges of the earth.

3. Serve the Lord with fear.

4. Rejoice with trembling.

Psalm 2:11

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11 Serve the Lord with fear, 

and rejoice with trembling.

5. Kiss the Son.

6. Put our trust in Jesus.

Psalm 2:12

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12 Kiss the Son, 

lest he be angry, 

and ye perish from the way, 

when his wrath is kindled but a little. 

Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.

Rebellion against God is futile.

It will be meted out.

The Bible says so.

Proverbs 17:11

King James Version

11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion: 

therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

When, oh when, will we ever learn?

Quench NOT the HOLY SPIRIT

 

Hebrews 12:28-29

King James Version

28 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom 

which cannot be moved, 

let us have grace, 

whereby we may serve God acceptably 

with reverence and godly fear:

29 For our God is a consuming fire.

Is the Holy Spirit working powerfully in  you?

How do you know He is?

Are you giving Him free reign?

If God is a "consuming fire", can you imagine how His Spirit will work within you, once you are His?

So, why do people try to quench the Spirit?

How do they quench the Spirit?

To what end?

For what purpose?

For what evil intention?

Is it at all possible to quench the FIRE of GOD?

First, let's understand what "quench" means:

Merriam-Webster defines it this way:

-- PUT OUT, EXTINGUISH

-- to put out the light or fire of

-- to cool (something, such as heated metal) suddenly by immersion (as in oil or water)

-- to cause to lose heat or warmth

-- to bring (something immaterial) to an end typically by satisfying, damping, cooling, or decreasing

-- to terminate by or as if by destroying : ELIMINATE

The Holy Spirit is a GIFT from GOD.

Once you have experienced the Holy Spirit in you -- as a born again --you will not want to EVER fall out of GRACE.

Once you have been anointed by the Holy Spirit of God, you will be taught everything about Jesus.

Everything you think, speak, and do, will be for the GLORY of GOD.

The Spirit of Christ will live in you each moment, for He does the anointing, as revealed by John the Baptist here:

Luke 3:16-17

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16 John answered, 

saying unto them all, 

I indeed baptize you with water; 

but one mightier than I cometh, 

the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: 

he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:

17 Whose fan is in his hand, 

and he will throughly purge his floor, 

and will gather the wheat into his garner; 

but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable.

How can we even think of quenching that fire from Jesus, for whom heaven, and earth were created?

From what corrupted, deluded part of ourselves do we challenge the might, power, and glory of the LORD?

Colossians 1:16

King James Version

16 For by him were all things created, 

that are in heaven, 

and that are in earth, 

visible and invisible, 

whether they be thrones, 

or dominions, 

or principalities, 

or powers: 

all things were created by him, and for him:

But how does one quench the FIRE of the Holy Spirit?

Let's review these verses, for starters:

1 Thessalonians 5:17-22

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17 Pray without ceasing.

18 In every thing give thanks: 

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

19 Quench not the Spirit.

20 Despise not prophesyings.

21 Prove all things; 

hold fast that which is good.

22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.

Taking it a verse at a time, from above, let's consider the opposite:

1. We cease to pray.

2. We forget to thank God.

3. We stifle the Spirit.

4. We despise prophesyings.

5. We disprove all things God.

6. We continue to do evil.

Also pay attention to the material on sin.

If we do all that, how can the Holy Spirit of God continue to teach us about Jesus?

We would have snuffed the Spirit from our hearts, for Jesus is the Way, the Truth, the Life, and the Light.

John 14:6

King James Version

6 Jesus saith unto him, 

I am the way, 

the truth, 

and the life: 

no man cometh unto the Father, 

but by me.

John 12:46

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46 I am come a light into the world, 

that whosoever believeth on me 

should not abide in darkness.

There is the UNFORGIVABLE sin against the Holy Spirit, which we must pay attention to.

Those are the ways we quench, eliminate, stifle, and extinguish the Spirit of God in us.

If you knew how long it takes to be anointed by God, you will consider the anointing sacred, and guard it with care.

It only takes long, for God waits for our complete surrender.

Only then can He send His Holy Spirit to start teaching us about Jesus.

If we fall from grace, all is lost.

We would have fallen into darkness.

Financial loss in the world, can be recouped.

But the loss of grace, from the Holy Spirit, from the love of God, is a deep darkening of the soul.

After you've experienced the LIGHT of CHRIST, would you still want to return to darkness?

When you have found the Living Water and Bread of Life, you will not want to be fed anything else.

Doesn't make sense.

That's why I take great care about this anointing from Jesus.

I could easily be ambushed, or distracted.

The unseen enemy forever waits in ambush.

Ephesians 6:12

King James Version

12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, 

but against principalities, 

against powers, 

against the rulers of the darkness of this world, 

against spiritual wickedness in high places.

I take great care this gift given me by God.

Born agains are favorite targets of the enemy.

But we have the seal of God.

Precisely why we are not to grieve the Holy Spirit.

Ephesians 4:30

King James Version

30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, 

whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

We must be awake, and aware at all times.

We must guard our soul from distraction, division, and despair.

We must lead others to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

We must focus SOLELY on God.

Colossians 3:1-2

King James Version

3 If ye then be risen with Christ, 

seek those things which are above, 

where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

2 Set your affection on things above, 

not on things on the earth.

We are to walk in the Spirit, in love, and gratitude, for the LORD of ALL.

We are to be "blameless", for when the LORD JESUS returns.

Only the Holy Spirit of God can purify our hearts, souls, minds, and bodies.

1 Thessalonians 5:23

King James Version

23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; 

and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body 

be preserved blameless 

unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

And we have ABSOLUTELY no desire the quench the MAGNIFICENT FIRE of GOD.

As if we could.

Updated 26 January 2022

CAN'T buy your WAY to HEAVEN

 

JESUS was specific:

Mark 10:23

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23 And Jesus looked round about, 

and saith unto his disciples, 

How hardly shall they that have riches 

enter into the kingdom of God!

What chance do we have of going to heaven?

Does money count for anything?

Or helping others with the money you have?

How about philantrophy, charity, tithing, supporting scholars, feeding the poor, building homes for the homeless, building churches, holding concerts for the poor?

Let Scripture answer the questions you may have:

Is it wrong to be rich?

Matthew 6:24

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24 No man can serve two masters: 

for either he will hate the one, 

and love the other; 

or else he will hold to the one, 

and despise the other. 

Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

What if you think you're a good person?

Mark 10:18

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18 And Jesus said unto him, 

Why callest thou me good? 

there is none good but one, 

that is, God.

Can our good works get us there?

Ephesians 2:8-9

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8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; 

and that not of yourselves: 

it is the gift of God:

9 Not of works, 

lest any man should boast.

What if we've followed all of God's commandments?

Mark 10:20-21

King James Version

20 And he answered and said unto him, 

Master, 

all these have I observed from my youth.

21 Then Jesus beholding him loved him, 

and said unto him, 

One thing thou lackest: 

go thy way, 

sell whatsoever thou hast, 

and give to the poor, 

and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: 

and come, 

take up the cross, 

and follow me.

Is it okay to have ambition?

Hebrews 13:5

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5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; 

and be content with such things as ye have: 

for he hath said, 

I will never leave thee, 

nor forsake thee.

But what if you're cut out to be rich, or to be a leader?

Proverbs 16:18

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18 Pride goeth before destruction, 

and an haughty spirit before a fall.

What if you want to be famous?

Exodus 20:3

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3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

But what if you were born into wealth?

Mark 10:25

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25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, 

than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

Is it wrong to receive praise for your talents?

1 Corinthians 10:31

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31 Whether therefore ye eat, 

or drink, 

or whatsoever ye do, 

do all to the glory of God.

By now, I can hear the sighs reverberate around the room.

But the laws of God are pure, precise, and perfect:

We are not to love the world.

1 John 2:15

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15 Love not the world, 

neither the things that are in the world. 

If any man love the world, 

the love of the Father is not in him.

Believers know the world belongs to the wicked one.

1 John 5:19

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19 And we know that we are of God, 

and the whole world lieth in wickedness.

Instead, Jesus commanded we lay up for ourselves treasures in heaven.

Matthew 6:19-20

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19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, 

where moth and rust doth corrupt, 

and where thieves break through and steal:

20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, 

where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, 

and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

We are only to focus on the will of God.

Romans 12:2

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2 And be not conformed to this world: 

but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, 

that ye may prove what is that good, 

and acceptable, 

and perfect, 

will of God.

The whole life, and ministry of Jesus, showed perfect obedience to the will of the Father.

We are to do the same.

The disciples of Jesus had a legitimate question:

Mark 10:26

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26 And they were astonished out of measure, 

saying among themselves, 

Who then can be saved?

To which, Jesus answered:

Mark 10:27

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27 And Jesus looking upon them saith, 

With men it is impossible, 

but not with God: 

for with God all things are possible.

We can do all things, through Jesus.

Philippians 4:13

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13 I can do all things through Christ 

which strengtheneth me.

Lastly, the Bible puts life, and wealth, in perspective:

Job 1:21

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21 And said, 

Naked came I out of my mother's womb, 

and naked shall I return thither: 

the Lord gave, 

and the Lord hath taken away; 

blessed be the name of the Lord.

1 Timothy 6:7

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7 For we brought nothing into this world, 

and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

James 4:14

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14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. 

For what is your life? 

It is even a vapour, 

that appeareth for a little time, 

and then vanisheth away.

There is no buying our way into heaven.

Man's wealth means nothing to the Lord.

Power, position, and prestige mean nothing as well.

Jesus reminded us:

Mark 10:31

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31 But many that are first shall be last; 

and the last first.

Our only hope is in Jesus.

Colossians 3:1-2

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3 If ye then be risen with Christ, 

seek those things which are above, 

where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

2 Set your affection on things above, 

not on things on the earth.

Let the Holy Spirit of God teach you everything about the Lord, and everything you do will be right, in the eyes of God.

You just have to make a stand who you serve.

Your life and future will hinge upon that.

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Updated 14 October 2022