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		<title>God and the Laws of Man</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:49:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[How do the Bible and the laws of God intersect with society and the governments of this world? Are the institutions that claim to govern the children of men truly allowed to do what they are doing to mankind? I believe this ministry is called to research, discuss, and — when God opens the eyes [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p class="">How do the Bible and the laws of God intersect with society and the governments of this world? Are the institutions that claim to govern the children of men truly allowed to do what they are doing to mankind?</p>



<p class="">I believe this ministry is called to research, discuss, and — when God opens the eyes and hearts of His elect — even administer the laws of God.</p>



<p class="">What most people today accept as “laws” are not laws at all. They are rules and regulations designed to control the sons and daughters of mankind. If you compare the Ten Commandments to the so-called “laws” enforced against man, you will see they rarely align — except perhaps the commandment against murder.</p>



<p class="">Why are there fines for simply walking, talking, driving, eating, opening a business, conducting business, or refusing to pay what the government demands? Why does “government” continue to sprawl across the earth like a massive weed or infection? These institutions can imprison a man for non-compliance with their rules, yet when they send agents to harm, arrest, or imprison the children of men, they claim zero liability. They craft rules within their own system that shield them from accountability for their actions, words, or even lies. They can act unjustly without consequence.</p>



<p class="">This is not what God desires. Scripture shows that those in positions of leadership and authority are held to a higher standard. They will be judged rightly when the true Judge of the earth convenes His court on the Day of Judgment.</p>



<p class="">So where did these laws come from that are being administered to the descendants of Adam? They are certainly not from God. Who then permits this? Some claim that if you do not explicitly tell them they cannot do something, then they can. Until you revoke consent, they assume authority.</p>



<p class="">We are wrestling not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual wickedness in high places. Does this include the high places of government, institutions, and corporations?</p>



<p class="">The discussion is open. What do you think?</p>



<p class="">I will also begin sharing words, declarations, and videos that can help the sons of men exit the contracts, statements, and agreements made (knowingly or unknowingly) with the enemy — the devil, Satan, Lucifer, and their affiliates.</p>



<p class=""><strong>Prayer:</strong></p>



<p class="">Lord, I pray against these wicked things in high places. They are not permitted to create rules and regulations outside of Yours and then hold Your people accountable to them. They are not allowed to exempt themselves from accountability for their wrongs. They are not permitted to rule unjustly while standing outside Your laws, decrees, and commandments. The people of God are free according to your word. Yeshuah has set us free.</p>



<p class="">Yeshuah came to reconcile us back to God and to restore the authority over the earth to man — the descendants of Adam. The devil, Satan, Lucifer, or any of their affiliations have no rights over the earth or the children of men. I declare this in Yeshua’s name. Amen.</p>



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		<title>Are the Days of Noah Here?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:12:57 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[The Spiritual War]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Matthew 24:37-39 and Luke 17:26 As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. I have noticed that people are taller than before. I see many more people who are much taller than in previous generations, men and women, some over 7&#8242;-0&#8243; tall. There [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p class="">Matthew 24:37-39 and Luke 17:26 As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man.</p>



<p class="">I have noticed that people are taller than before. I see many more people who are much taller than in previous generations, men and women, some over 7&#8242;-0&#8243; tall. There was a time when an actor named John Wayne was considered large or tall and he was 6&#8242;-4&#8243; and there was a time when they were seeking tall basketball players all over the world and finding people close to 7&#8242; or taller was rare. But today, I see many people who are close to 7&#8242; or taller walking around, even orientals who were once considered small are over 6&#8242; and some close to 7&#8242;.</p>



<p class="">I have heard people say that it is because of the growth hormones they give to the animals that we consume. I don&#8217;t believe that. I believe that they are doing something that is genetically changing people. What it looks like is that something or some organization is genetically modifying mankind. Perhaps the demonic entities are trying to remove mankind from existence. We do not war against flesh and blood.</p>



<p class="">As I understand it the days of Noah represented a time when the fallen angels had almost genetically taken over most of mankind. These demonic genetics are once again being infused into mankind for whatever reason. Maybe health reasons or people who want to be bigger or a foot taller than others for reasons of their own, perhaps military superiority. It could be that DNA modification will be the mark of the beast. That is those who have modified DNA will not be able to enter the kingdom of heaven because they are not God&#8217;s creation any longer.</p>



<p class="">So, we are possibly nearing the end times, the time when Jesus returns to reclaim the earth. There are many ramifications that can come out of these genetic modifications including the scorpions with faces like men in Revelations. The Ecclesia should be prepared for the days of Noah and warning their family and friends to stay away from the mark of the beast. I had a word from God that there are already these half man half beast on the earth.</p>



<p class="">It&#8217;s time to get back to God and let people know that there is a Savior. It is nearing the passover, a time for reflection, prayer and fasting, and confessing and repentance for our sins. Lord, I pray that you will hear our prayers of repentance and we ask for your forgiveness for our sins, transgressions, and iniquities. I pray that your Ecclesia will have the wisdom to keep themselves from the mark of the beast. Lord, guide us and protect us from the enemy, the devil, Satan and the principalities, powers, and wicked things in high places. I pray this in Jesus&#8217; name, amen.</p>



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		<title>The Scripture on Authority is it Wrong?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:01:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[There is a scripture in the bible that says that we should be subject to all authorities. Romans 13:1 Everyone must submit to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. Consequently whoever resists authority is opposing what God has [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p class="">There is a scripture in the bible that says that we should be subject to all authorities. Romans 13:1 Everyone must submit to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. Consequently whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgement on themselves.</p>



<p class="">Is this something that was changed or added to God&#8217;s word? How do we know whether this is from the Holy Spirit or from the mind of a man. There are some things that are different from what I remember. For instance there was a scripture, Isaiah 11:6 that said that the lion will lie down with the lamb and I have seen evidence of the scripture on older posters or writings on the scripture. Today, the the same scripture says that the wolf will lie down with the lamb. There was a change in the bible over time. How can this be?</p>



<p class="">People say that the word of God is infallible and that every word of God is true. But if the bible is being changed or manipulated, how do we trust the sources that have published these books. There is a spiritual battle. Perhaps the demonic realm is able to manipulate the words or are able to tamper with time, realities, or dimensions.</p>



<p class="">My personal view on this scripture Romans 13:1, my &#8220;gut&#8221; feeling, is that this scripture may possibly have been tampered with. I think the intention originally was to get the believers to understand that those that God gave authority to in respect to the gospel should be listened to and respected because they were anointed to preach the gospel and explain the laws of God to the people.</p>



<p class="">How can you tell if something is from God or not? How can we discern the truth over false statements, lies, half truths, truths out of context or in a different context than what is what is intended for?</p>



<p class="">First and foremost, you need to know the character of God. But, without spending time with God, you can&#8217;t know His true character. Now, if the bible is being manipulated by outside forces and they have not correctly published the true words of God, you won&#8217;t be able to know the Truth, the Life, and the Way, unless you spend time with Jesus. The more time you spend with Him the more you will know whether what you read in the bible, see in the news, hear in your heart, to be from God.</p>



<p class="">So, spend time with God, as much time as you can. Get to know His heart and you will be able to discern his voice. His sheep know his voice</p>



<p class="">Lord, I pray that your people will spend so much time with you that they will instantly know your voice. Your sheep should know your voice. In Jesus&#8217; name I pray this, amen. Thank you, Lord Yeshua!</p>
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		<title>The Laws of God in the World of Man</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:01:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I heard that there are millions of laws in the UNITED STATES OF AMEICA. I just saw and article stating that they are making a law for tips for restaurants. Why is it that the institutions called government can create and administer laws that determine what a man or woman can or cannot do? But [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p class="">I heard that there are millions of laws in the UNITED STATES OF AMEICA. I just saw and article stating that they are making a law for tips for restaurants.</p>



<p class="">Why is it that the institutions called government can create and administer laws that determine what a man or woman can or cannot do? But the laws of God are not followed or acknowledged. Why can people lie, commit fraud, do sexual immoral things and not be accountable under the laws of man?</p>



<p class="">Roman&#8217;s 1:18, The wrath of God is shown from heaven against all the godlessness and evil of men who withhold the truth by their wickedness. And in verses 24 and 25, it states that God gave them over to the desires of their hearts to impurity for the dishonoring of their bodies with one another. They exchanged the truth of God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator.</p>



<p class="">People have come to worship the creatures in what they call the government and its various forms of institutions by obeying the their laws, statutes and decrees rather than God&#8217;s. As worshippers of the most High God, we should diligently follow God&#8217;s laws, decrees, and commandments. How can we get the laws created by men and women back in alignment with God&#8217;s laws.</p>



<p class="">Then in the following verses it states that they did not see fit to acknowledge God and He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done. The have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed and depravity. They are insolent, slanderers, God haters, arrogant and boastful. They are senseless, faithless, heartless, and merciless. They not only continue to do such things but also approve of those who practice them.</p>



<p class="">So, it is necessary to study God&#8217;s laws and live by those. As followers of Christ it is necessary for us to reason and to write the laws of man to align with those of God. There must be deep thought and reasoning to bring about these changes. As a society that wants to do good, we need to honor God by living out His truth and His laws. I cannot foresee a good future without our communities getting right with God and His laws.</p>



<p class="">It is our worship when we agree with and live by God&#8217;s laws, decrees, and commandments. Lord, I pray that the Church, the followers of the Way of the Lord, Yeshua, Jesus, the Christ will come back into alignment with the truth, the life, and the way. I ask that you will raise up the righteous ones to honor you in leading your people to the true laws of God. There are many false teachers and we need God honoring teachers of the law. We need justice and love to prevail in the courts. We need judges who judge righteously, compassionately, and wisely. We need law makers who think deeply and righteously into what becomes the law and be accountable for their errors. I ask that you will intervene and help us get people, the nation, the laws, the justice system back to the laws that you created for mankind. In Jesus&#8217; name I ask for this, amen.</p>
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		<title>It&#8217;s Time to Leave Egypt</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:18:13 +0000</pubDate>
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									<p style="caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;">I was reminded by the Spirit of God that the purpose of this ministry is to <b>set His people free</b>—just as Moses was called to lead Israel out of slavery in Egypt.</p><p style="caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;"><b>“I have surely seen the affliction of My people… and I have come down to deliver them.” — Exodus 3:7–8</b></p><p> </p><p><span style="caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ); font-size: 1rem; font-style: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-style ); text-transform: var( --e-global-typography-text-text-transform );">What’s striking is that many of God’s people back then didn’t even believe their slavery was bad. They worked, they earned their living, they fed and clothed their children, and they followed Pharaoh’s laws and decrees. From the outside, it may have looked stable… even normal.</span> People get comfortable and don&#8217;t want to ruffle the feathers of the &#8220;beast&#8221; the institutions or their own mental prison that is holding them captive. They don&#8217;t want to fight for their freedom even if it seems unfair. </p><p><span style="font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ); font-size: 1rem; font-style: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-style ); text-transform: var( --e-global-typography-text-text-transform );">And why is that?</span></p><p> </p><p>There’s a quote often attributed to dark and oppressive minds: <b>“The best slaves are the ones who don’t know they’re slaves.”</b></p><p style="caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;">And Israel lived this truth. When Moses led them out, many complained. They said, <i>“Why did you take us out of Egypt?”</i>They preferred the predictability of slavery over the uncertainty of freedom. They would rather return to Egypt than learn to trust God in the wilderness.</p><p style="caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;">Israel lived this truth. </p><p> </p><p style="caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;">When Moses led them out, many grumbled:</p><p style="caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;"><b>“We remember the fish we ate in Egypt at no cost…” — Numbers 11:5</b><b></b></p><p style="caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;">They preferred the predictability of slavery over the uncertainty of freedom.</p><p> </p><p style="caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;">Some even said:</p><p style="caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;"><b>“Let us choose a leader and go back to Egypt.” — Numbers 14:4</b></p><p style="caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;">And isn’t that how it is for many of us today?</p><p style="caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;"> </p><p style="caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;">It’s frightening to step into the unknown. It’s uncomfortable to leave behind the world we’ve learned to navigate—even when it’s harming us. But when God calls us out, He also <b>promises to sustain us</b>. He brings water from the rock. He sends manna from heaven. He keeps our garments from wearing out.</p><p style="caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;"> </p><p style="caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;"><b>He is faithful in the wilderness.</b></p><p style="caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;"><b> </b></p><p style="caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;">Trusting God is always the safest, strongest, and wisest thing we can do. Leaving the world behind may feel risky, but following God is never a mistake.</p><p style="caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;"> </p><p style="caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;">So whatever you’re clinging to—whatever belongs to “Egypt”—lay it down. God is calling you into a new land, a new season, a new identity. The path may feel harsh. The terrain may be steep. But He is calling His people out because <b>He knows they are enslaved… and He wants His children free.</b><b></b></p><p style="caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;"><b> </b></p><p>We are nearing the end of these times, the grace period is coming to a close. God gave us this time to repent and return to Him. To commit ourselves to the covenant of love. God wishes all to be saved and none to suffer the eternal punishment in store for the fallen ones. If you don&#8217;t know the Lord Jesus, take the time to truly be sorrowful for the wrongs you have done in life and ask Him to reveal His love and salvation to you. Then take up your cross and follow Jesus to the  promise land.</p><p> </p><p>Lord, I pray that your people will come out of the world of Egypt out of their comfort zones and follow you to be from their lives as slaves to the World you created for them.</p><p> </p>								</div>
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		<title>Salvation is it Free?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:33:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I was journaling and heard this, That going to church raising your hand, reading the Bible, and tithing is not salvation. Most people are paying for their salvation thinking that if they volunteer and pay their tithe to the church they are going to means that they are saved. And, no&#8230;salvation isn&#8217;t free, in the [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I was journaling and heard this, That going to church raising your hand, reading the Bible, and tithing is not salvation. Most people are paying for their salvation thinking that if they volunteer and pay their tithe to the church they are going to means that they are saved. And, no&#8230;salvation isn&#8217;t free, in the sense that it cost Jesus his life. He paid the price in full so that we could be reconciled to His Father, God.</p>
<p>Why did Jesus say enter through the narrow gate, for the road or gate is wide that leads to destruction and many enter through it, in Matthew 7:13? Many people think that it is easy to do and are told that if you raise your hand you are saved. But it isn&#8217;t. The message I heard from God was that just doing devotions, reading the Bible, and tithing isn&#8217;t salvation. LIVING out the truths of God, His laws decrees and commandments is true salvation.</p>
<p>When Christ our Lord sacrificed his life, it wasn&#8217;t so that we could sit back and relax and say that it is finished because Jesus said it was. That finished or paid in full, was his sacrifice. He made a way for us to return to the Father. To come back into His love and grace. And to live by His laws. I see so many people who think they are saved. They are merely going through the motions and not truly living the way God wants them to live. This isn&#8217;t salvation. Love does not hurt others, love doesn&#8217;t lie to others. Love doesn&#8217;t betray or commit adultery. Love doesn&#8217;t steal from others. Love heals, love is faithful, love is patient and long-suffering. There is so much that is captured in the concept of love that we aren&#8217;t doing on a daily basis. </p>
<p>Our work is to believe God and obey His commandments. And it isn&#8217;t as easy as read the Bible and tithe.</p>
<p>The disciples heard Jesus talk about the rich not being able to enter the kingdom of heaven and said it is hard, who can enter heaven then. Jesus told them through God nothing is impossible. God doesn&#8217;t need our money, but the pastor does, and we give to support their ministry. So although giving to support is important to carry on the sharing of the gospel, it isn&#8217;t what God thinks is important to our salvation. It is believing in Jesus and that he died on the cross as the Lamb of God, and was risen on the third day. It is being sorry for our sins and living a life that honors God. He doesn&#8217;t want a liar to continue to lie, or.a thief to continue to steal, or an adulterous to continue in adultery.</p>
<p>Do you want to be saved, it is truly doing love, it is truly having a repentant heart, saying sorry when we hurt someone, doing our best to right the wrongs that we did in life, and trusting that God&#8217;s grace covers the things we can&#8217;t repay.</p>
<p>Lord, I pray that your sheep will know your voice, and live by the truths in the Bible not just read it or even memorize it. I pray that they will have truly repentant hearts. Full of your love and kindness. I pray for your grace to cover them. Jesus paid a tremendous price for love. I pray that they will take it to heart how much He loved them and wants them to turn away from sin. Just love one another, amen. Thank you Jesus for loving us and going through the suffering and the cross for us. Forgive us of our sins. Thank you Lord Jesus, amen.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[Living by the Laws of God When I first began this ministry, I believed God gave me an assignment: to bring His Word to life. My calling is to share the revelations He gives me about how we can live supernaturally by the truth and Word of God. Every day, we are faced with a choice—to follow [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Living by the Laws of God</strong></h3>



<p class="">When I first began this ministry, I believed God gave me an assignment: <strong>to bring His Word to life.</strong> My calling is to share the revelations He gives me about how we can live supernaturally by the truth and Word of God.</p>



<p class="">Every day, we are faced with a choice—<strong>to follow the laws of God or the laws of man.</strong>&nbsp;My desire is that the church would rise up and live by God’s laws rather than conforming to man’s.</p>



<p class="">Throughout Scripture, we see examples where rulers made decrees demanding that God’s people follow the laws of men. In each case, it was the choice of God’s people to obey or to remain faithful to God’s Word. Too often, these decrees were not grounded in truth, but in the whims of those in power.</p>



<p class="">Today, in the united states, we elect men and women to write laws on our behalf. Yet many times, we do not know their character, wisdom, or background. They rise to power through money, billboards, and advertising—not by being known in their communities for their wisdom and righteousness.</p>



<p class="">The original concept of a republic was that <strong>the people were the kings and queens</strong>, and those elected were to serve them, but because of selfish and self serving interests, the laws do not serve the good of the people. If our leaders truly served, we would see our neighborhoods, cities, and states thriving in love, finances, and righteousness. Instead, selfish interests often drive laws that harm rather than heal.</p>



<p class="">It is time for the <strong>church—the true ecclesia—to rise up and bring back the laws of God.</strong> I believe that when we do, we will see our cities transform. Christ came to bring forgiveness, change, and freedom through His sacrifice on the cross. He came to set us free from sin. I believe that God wants the ecclesia to change the world by sharing the values of Christ.<br> </p>



<p class="">Let us, therefore, live by the truth of Christ Jesus. Let us love and honor God by obeying His laws, decrees, and commandments.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A Prayer for Our Nation</strong></h3>



<p class="">Lord, I pray that our cities, states, and country will live righteously by Your laws, decrees, and commandments. May Your people choose to follow Your laws rather than man’s laws that oppose Your truth. Strengthen us to walk in righteousness and justice, and let Your kingdom values be established in our land.</p>



<p class="">In Jesus’ name, Amen.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:30:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It seems we are at a crossroads in the ministry of the gospel today—a time where we must ask ourselves: What should the Church really look like? Across the board, we hear so many different messages being preached. One church believes one thing, and another believes the complete opposite. But if there is only&#160;one Author, why [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p class="">It seems we are at a crossroads in the ministry of the gospel today—a time where we must ask ourselves: <em>What should the Church really look like?</em></p>



<p class="">Across the board, we hear so many different messages being preached. One church believes one thing, and another believes the complete opposite. But if there is only&nbsp;<strong>one Author</strong>, why are there so many interpretations and beliefs? Has the message become so fragmented that people can no longer wrap their arms—or their minds—around the truth?</p>



<p class="">As a new believer, it’s difficult to know who or what to believe. <em>Who is right? Who is wrong?</em></p>



<p class="">I believe many churches today hesitate to speak the hard truths that God is calling us to speak—out of fear. Fear of losing members. Fear of losing popularity. Fear of losing financial resources. But ministry should never be about pleasing people. We are called to please <strong>an audience of One</strong>—God alone.</p>



<p class="">That’s what I want&nbsp;<strong>Illumine Ministries</strong>&nbsp;to stand for:</p>



<p class="">To speak the truth boldly and lovingly—especially the things God wants the Church to speak about, even when they’re uncomfortable or challenging. Because&nbsp;<strong>truth leads to freedom</strong>, and truth is necessary if people are to live good, godly, and meaningful lives.</p>



<p class="">The Church—worldwide—should be aligned with the heart of God. If one church says one thing, and another says the opposite, then at least one of them is not in tune with God’s voice or Spirit.</p>



<p class="">Yes, I understand that the messages preached may differ from city to city or nation to nation depending on context, culture, or season. But as long as we are truly led by&nbsp;<strong>the Holy Spirit</strong>, we should ultimately be in one accord—united in truth, in love, and in Christ.</p>



<p class="">I pray that the Church becomes one—<strong>not under the leadership of man</strong>, but under the leadership of Jesus Christ, Yeshuah Hamashiach.</p>



<p class="">I pray that each of us will live out the love and laws of God, not from obligation, but from the heart.</p>



<p class="">In Jesus’ name,</p>



<p class=""><strong>Amen.</strong></p>



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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 21:46:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It seems that we are at a crossroads in the ministry of what churches should look like. There are so many different messages preached across the board. One church believes one thing and another believes another thing. There is only one Author so why so many messages and so many beliefs. Has the elephant grown [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p class="">It seems that we are at a crossroads in the ministry of what churches should look like. There are so many different messages preached across the board. One church believes one thing and another believes another thing. There is only one Author so why so many messages and so many beliefs. Has the elephant grown so big that people can&#8217;t wrap there minds around it. As a new believer what are you to believe. Who is right and who is wrong. What is the truth?</p>



<p class="">I remember going into church for the first time. As the preacher spoke I felt that he somehow knew what I was going through in my life at the time. At the end of the message, the preacher said this, &#8220;That God could have made this message just for one person in the audience.&#8221; I really believed that God spoke to me that day personally.</p>



<p class="">I raised my hand and did so again for a few weeks, just in case God didn&#8217;t see me the first time. I didn&#8217;t consider the person speaking as God, but that he was a messenger, relaying to the audience what God was telling him to say. The truth comes from God.</p>



<p class="">And yet, today it is very challenging because we must discern whose voice we are listening to, what is the true voice of God. Is the message we listen to from a man, the devil, or God. It is necessary for each one of us to learn to hear God&#8217;s voce on our own so that we can discern the voice of truth. The preacher can get it wrong, they are mortal men or women just as any other individual. Jesus can only speak the truth, He cannot lie.</p>



<p class="">J<strong>ohn 14:6 (KJV)</strong></p>



<p class=""><em>“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”</em></p>



<p class="">If we cannot discern the voice of truth from a lie, how can we know what is good or evil. Can you tell what is good or what is evil? I think there would be so many definitions depending on each person and what there values are and what is going on in there heart. So what is good and what is evil? Jesus said this.</p>



<p class=""><strong>Mark 10:17–18 (KJV)</strong></p>



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<p class=""><em>And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?</em></p>
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<p class=""><em>And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.</em></p>
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<p class="">We can&#8217;t understand why something is good or evil if we don&#8217;t know the truth. We can&#8217;t know the truth if we don&#8217;t know the Truth. That sounds odd. But what is TRUTH is really the question.</p>



<p class="">So how does one know what truth is. Most people would define the truth as something that is factual and correct in its entirely. So how can you tell if someone is telling the truth. There must be others who are willing to attest to the facts and that they agree that is what it is. Today we often see multiple sources speaking about a certain topic and they each tell the story exactly as though someone had scripted it and told the other witnesses that this is the truth and the facts are in fact true. But because something is coordinated doesn&#8217;t mean that is the truth. Jesus was put on the cross, though he was innocent, because of this. Evil people chose to lie and agree to a story that they did not themselves witness. Witnesses can lie! I think many people can attest to this truth that people will lie and say bad things about other people and hurt their reputation or humiliate them falsely.</p>



<p class="">If this is the case then merely having others attest to whether someone is telling the truth or something is true cannot by itself be a dictator of the truth.</p>



<p class="">TRUTH from the Bible is found in Jesus. It is a Being. It is not simply a fact. That may sound difficult to accept, because we are looking at it from our perspective and not from God&#8217;s. Everything God speaks is the truth because he can make it come to pass, he can create it if it doesn&#8217;t exist.</p>



<p class="">So if you want to know the truth, then you must know God, and you must have a relationship with Jesus.</p>



<p class="">I pray that everyone will know the Truth and work on developing a strong relationships with Jesus the Christ. Amen.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[As Pilate was questioning Jesus, Pilate made this statement, &#8220;What is truth?&#8221;   Many people believe that truth is found in words or pictures that are factual in content and context. Perhaps, but there is another context where we find truth, it is in Christ Jesus. Many people don&#8217;t know the truth. We are often [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>As Pilate was questioning Jesus, Pilate made this statement, &#8220;What is truth?&#8221;</p>
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<p>Many people believe that truth is found in words or pictures that are factual in content and context. Perhaps, but there is another context where we find truth, it is in Christ Jesus. Many people don&#8217;t know the truth. We are often deceived by words or pictures created by people, spiritual forces, wicked things. People don&#8217;t even try to know the truth.</p>
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<p>Why?</p>
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<p>Someone once told me this, &#8220;You can&#8217;t handle the truth!&#8221; At the time, I was asking for honesty about a situation. Later, I realized that the person who made this statement didn&#8217;t want to divulge the truth, not for my sake, but for hers. She was the one who couldn&#8217;t handle the truth. I think many people don&#8217;t want to speak or even know the truth because they can&#8217;t handle the truth. It would reveal who they are inside.</p>
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<p><strong>John 18:37–38 (King James Version)</strong></p>
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<p><strong>37</strong> <em>Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.</em></p>
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<p><strong>38</strong> <em>Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all.</em></p>
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<p>Jesus describes himself as the truth. There is no lie in Christ. He cannot lie. And yet we question God on almost everything that we don&#8217;t like because people want what they want, they want to do what they want to do.</p>
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<p>J<strong>ohn 14:6 (KJV):</strong></p>
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<p><em>“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”</em></p>
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<p>To know the truth is to know Jesus. He is the truth. And people who are in sin don&#8217;t want to know the truth, they live in a lie. They live according to their own &#8220;truths&#8221; or rather lies. Now most people would say who would want to live a life of lies. My answer is many people because they find it easier to lie than to face the truth about themselves.</p>
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<p>Even in a church the pews are filled with people who don&#8217;t want to hear the truth. They sit in pews where words are told to them and it makes them feel good. Then they go out and do the things that God hates and think that they are good people because no one told them that what they are doing is wrong and they are sinning.</p>
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<p>Jesus also said that if you want to hear His voice then you must be of the truth. Hearing the voice of Jesus requires living in the truth. When you start to live in the truth you get closer to God, His voice can be heard. It will help you to discern who is speaking to you, is it the demons or is it the voice of truth, Jesus. If you want to get closer to Jesus it takes truthful and authentic living.</p>
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<p>If you truly want to be saved. then the truth will set you free. Jesus cannot live in a lie, he cannot live in you when you are lying or hiding the truth. It&#8217;s time to be set free. Start to speak the truth. Confess your sins to the Lord ask to be forgiven. Repent and turn away from all the lies of your past. It is hard, and it takes courage to live in the truth. The truth holds you accountable to live a God honoring life. It takes courage and resolve. Be strong and courageous.</p>
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<p>Lord, I pray that people will know the truth and live authentic lives, I pray that they will know you as their Lord and Savior. Jesus is the truth, the life, and the way to their salvation. Not by works but by faith and truth and love in the Spirit. I pray that they will know you more and more and that their lives will be clean, righteous, and good. I pray that they will be able to speak and receive truth in love. Thank you Lord Jesus, Amen.</p>
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