has all of our technology made us wiser?
- incandescent light bulb which has lit our homes for centuries is said to be dangerous because of CO2
Everything that is alive needs C02 in order to live, Christian scientist say that heavy concentrations of Co2 is actually better for plants
but our country is outlawing those bulbs and switching to Florescent which contains mercury a known toxic that causes cancer
another problem that has not been addressed is how to dispose of them, but they pass laws without caring about consequences
Ro. 1:22
Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools
We have all this technology, anything we want to know is at our fingertips but instead of using that for our good
we have people trying to figure out how to stop cows that have been grazing in pastures since creation, not to pass gas because its hurting our ozone
We are one of – most advanced industrialized nations in – world, but we have to buy all of our oil from foreign countries because we cannot drill for our own, after-all it might disturb a mouse in a field
we need electricity to run all of our high tech gadgets, but we cannot dig for coal because it might get into our water, which we shouldn’t drink because of delicate eco-systems
or chop down wood to keep warm due to a rare owl
They thought they were so wise, they became fools
We have unmanned drones that can locate anyone coming across our borders with cameras, and fencing, we have not only – ability but – power to shut down – border to where a mosquito couldn’t cross
But Obama cut – budget, removed men on – ground & so far imprisoned 3 agents for doing their job
leaving our borders more open & accessible than ever to drug smugglers & terrorist while our government closes their eyes
Anyone knows, at least anyone who is not in Washington, that an open border leads to a countries destruction
But yet our nations leaders boast about how powerful & wise they are, that they know whats in our best interest
Its customary when our military comes home from a campaign to select a soldier to meet a loved one on – dock for a welcome kiss
our military last week selected 2 lesbians to greet each other with a kiss & it was published & praised across our airwaves
Or how the TSA confiscated a cupcake saying it could pose a threat?
They professed themselves to be wise & they became fools
what causes great nations like Rome, Babylon, Assyria, USSR, Germany & – United States to go from being wise to becoming fools?
Ro. 1:21
Because that, when they knew God
Everyone of these countries, once had a relationship with God, they humbled themselves before almighty God with fear & trembling
but they got big & powerful & full of themselves, they became proud
21; they glorified him not as God
everyone of those nations did – exact same thing, they were so powerful that they didn’t believe they needed God anymore & they turned their backs on God
They didn’t think it was Gods power that enabled them to be what they had become, they believed it was through their own talent & strength
21; neither were they thankful
They no longer thanked God for his strength & blessings
America has done – same thing, no one any longer thanks God, we don’t need him, we’ve accomplished so much because of our own wisdom
Do you realize that it took from Abraham Lincoln all – way to George W. Bush to put this nation 10 trillion dollars in debt?
But it only took our all wise new president 31/2 yrs to add 6 trillion more to that debt?
Its said that if he remains in office for another 4 yrs he will double our debt which will be irreversible and a total collapse of our economy will be inevitable
An economist stated a vote for this administration is a vote for the complete destruction and removal of – greatest superpower ever developed
but I disagree with that statement wholeheartedly
vs21 again, but became vain (futile) in their imaginations and their foolish heart was darkened
we’re being destroyed not because our leaders love to spend money
we’re being destroyed because our hearts have become darkened due to our foolishness of rejecting almighty God
23
and changed – glory of – uncorruptible God, into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds and to four-footed beast and creeping things
Look at this country has done, we reject worshiping God to be willing to destroy our very lives over mice, owls, fish & clean air
why? Because its nature that they really worship, their mission is to save & protect their object of worship, mother earth
They believe man is warming up Mother Earth & is harming – one they worship
So to – Obamas, & Gores of our world, it truly would be better to reduce – number of people in – world to save their idol
So this forces our God to do something
vs: 26 For this cause, God gave them up unto vile affections
its a vile thing to worship anything other than God himself, & when a nation does that, God gives them up
what does it mean to give us up?
It means he removes his blessings & allows us to reap what we sow
Doesn’t this describe our nation?
But wait a minute, theres still allot of Christians in this nation that hasn’t gone down that road, what about them?
Oh yeah, is there really that many who haven’t gone along with them?
Vs 32 who knowing – judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death
we definitely know as Christians that those who reject God and worship nature are worthy of death
we don’t dispute that, but why should we suffer along with them?
Vs32 not only do – same, but have pleasure in them that do them
let me ask you a very personal question, how have you voted over – yrs?
Did you vote for people that supported abortion?
That supported global warming?
That supported – worship of nature?
That supported homosexual rights & marriage?
If you have happily casted a vote for them that support those things, your just as guilty as those who commit them
a question was asked on a radio program, do you hold your nose and vote anyway even if you don’t agree with everything that, that candidate believes in?
A vote for evil is still a vote for evil
a sin is still a sin, no matter if you’ve stolen a million dollars or 5 cents
I’m not telling you how to vote, but showing you what scripture says
What about weddings, if you have a couple that has shacked up together in sin & then decide to get married
& they think everything they’ve done is perfect & they make their big plans & have – big day
do you go & celebrate a couple who has stuck their fist in – face of God & you rejoice & congratulate them?
Wouldn’t you be a partaker of their sin?
What I’m asking you I know is not easily answered, but we have to wrestle with this between yourself & God and be comfortable with what you believe would honor God
We can get upset over what is happening in our country & as we go into 2012 we know its going to get worse
but we have to know, God turning us over is partly due to – decisions and participation of Christians who have not done things that honor God
I believe we as Christians are at a crossroads right now
ch 2:1
therefore thou art inexcusable O man, whosoever thou art that judgest for wherein thou judgest another thou condemnest thyself for thou that judgest doest – same thing
Are we willing to not vote if that candidates beliefs go against Gods Word and let our nation fall
but keep our hands clean before – almighty God?
Even if it means we may collapse as a nation?
Are we willing not to participate in celebrations even if it means our family and friends turn against us
but our hearts are brought closer to – love of God for maintaining a right relationship with him
it is Gods desire that we who are his children maintain a right relationship with him even at – expense of our own comfort
even if our nation has to go through tribulations due to their rejection of God
we are to keep walking with – Lord by faith
What does 2012 look like?
We have no clue & – truth is, it doesn’t matter what – direction that nation decides to go, to turn back to God, or continue on – path of destruction
But for us, we are to be concerned about what God wants us to do. & serve him regardless