02/05/25 A LINGERING LIE

02/05/25 A LINGERING LIE

I came along at a time when society (and Christendom) said you should not mix religion (meaning Christ, the Bible, salvation, Christianity) and the State.

That was a lie of Satan, which blinded millions of American church goers; and you see where that took us as a nation.

Over time, the State took advantage of that lie and told churches that they would be taxed if the church addressed political issues. Because of the love of money and fear of social disdain, most churches and ministries muted the message of God.

You cannot read the Bible and believe its message if you disassociate issues, which address political, governmental, social issues.

Of course, the devil has deceived various people in various ways.

Some folks think that humans have no choice in their salvation.
Some folks think that sin does not separate us from God.
Some folks think that God does not separate us from sin.
Some folk think that Christians are not able to resist all temptation.
Some folks think that believers cannot be delivered from all sin in this present evil world.
Some folks think that believers cannot be cleansed from all sin in this present evil world.
Some folks think that God's salvation does not make a trusting believer pure, righteous or holy.

In other words, some folks do not believe the Bible on clear and repeated truths of salvation.

Therefore it is not surprising that folks believe pastors (preachers) should not address social, governmental or political issues.

Any message or messenger that refuses to address these issues is not giving an honest presentation of the word of God or the salvation of God.