Food and Clothing

"And having food and raiment let us be therewith content" (1 Timothy 6:8 KJV). So no music, eh?    

(Vow of poverty link)

"The Sinful Nature"?

"Eusebuis held that men were sinners by their own free choice and not by the necessity of their natures... Everything is good which is according to nature... But when a man acts wrongly, nature is not to be blamed: for what is wrong takes place not according to nature, but contrary to nature, it being the work of choice, and not of nature…” and "the Creator of all things has impressed a NATURAL LAW upon the soul of every man, an assistant and ally in his conduct, pointing him to the right way..." (italics my emphasis, The Christian Examiner, Volume One, published by, James Miller, 1824 Edition, p. 66). 

James 1: 14-16 (KJV):

but the every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. Do not err, my beloved brethren. 

See "Natural Law" (June 30/19).

*Note: "God saw all that he made, and it was very good..." (Genesis 1:31 NIV).

Manipulative 'Ministry'

You realize in time - and with maturity, that 'ministry' (as they call it) is not about helping people, it's about manipulating and controlling them, and even taking money from them in God's name... and in many cases exploiting those who are most vulnerable. This is the normalized, inconsiderate, way of pig-power. So in the end, you realize the pushy tendencies of false leaders. 

#DishonestCharisma

#TalkIsCheap 

1. The command to BE STRONG (Joshua 1:9) is maybe the most unnoticed and unheeded command in the Bible! Why do teachers, ministers, politicians, pastors and preachers mislead? Because they themselves are weak. Expose their weakness and lies.

2. “Ministry” is the word used by both church and government.

3. Realize the pushy tendencies of erroneous leaders, their dishonesty and wrong assumptions.

Pig-headed Preacher

No actual self-examination is needed, when people are unaware and belligerent bible-thumping is allowed to go on and on (J. Michael Wittman, Pigs In The Pulpit. click here).

"Wedding" Garment

Proper garment is made of good deeds - not appearance deception (Revelation 19 and Matthew 22). So you need more than a nice suit (or dress) in the end. If you are wealthy and increased with goods, beware that you are not naked, as those in Revelation 3:17. Turn from your indifference (Revelation 3:19 NLT).  #Responsibilty 

The World of Fakes

Fakes mislead and love the illusion of their control (Justin Trudeau, in the bright red tie, attended the "formerly Jesuit" school*).

*College Jean-de-Brebeuf ("formerly Jesuit") "...is the secondary education institution that has produced the most Canadian Prime ministers..." (link to: reference).

Appearance Deception

"...You have dishonoured the poor..." (bold type my emphasis, James 2, whole chapter recommended, "... Is it not the rich who are exploiting you?..." vs. 6, NIV) "...If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, 'Here's a good seat for you,' but say to the poor man, 'you stand there' or 'sit on the floor by my feet,' 4. have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?" (Another translation: "4. doesn’t this discrimination show that your judgments are guided by evil motives?" NLT, New Living Translation). 

#EndGumFlappingForGood