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I agree with you WW.... and I'm exceptionally glad that you presented the "stone of stumbling"
for what it truly is (without candycoating!). There are many lies circulating amongst christians (as taught by beasts), that
there are no requirements or commandments from the Lord concerning obedience... that all has
been done away with and this is completely untrue. Those who love Him, obey His commandments.

The problem that I see though is that many people would agree with what you've presented,
yet fail to recognize the dividing line between God's children and beasts. In particular, I cringe
when I witness christians who have so much truth concerning believing obedience to God, yet
cannot grasp the fact that national government(s) is/are entirely corrupt, wicked and a ravenous
beast in the eyes of God. They are "religiously" patriotic, believe their govt is chosen and can
do no wrong...ie-that God is behind their reaonings for war etc.

Whether a person is inclined to believe me or not, the Lord has shown me what these beast's
appearances are in His sight. They are the most cruel, evil, despicable, blood thirsty, ravenous
creatures EVER, in the history of mankind! So many think that the bygone days were much
worse but in God's eyes, these are the most wicked of days and will grow even MORE wicked
in the days to come. I'm speaking the truth, EVERY government on the planet is evil and corrupt
in the sight of God, EVERY. Not one of them are genuinely submitted to Him and instead are fulfilling the
lusts of their father, Satan.

I do not say these things as a pretext to rebellion or suggest that a christian must ENTIRELY
separate themselves from the nation in which they reside, for this would be impossible. It is
however, a christian's responsibility to SEPARATE themselves, MORALLY from evil cultural norms
and practices! Knowledge along with wisdom is power and authority. The (Godly) priests and prophets of
old had the discernment between good and evil, the holy and profane... and they walked in the
authority God intended them to walk.

Why is this so important? Because our God is a HOLY God, He is unique, distinct and separate
from the ways of the world AND calls His people to be SIMILARLY distinct, unique, uncommon
and HOLY unto Him.

God bless you,
Kim

Howdy sister KIM....wooohooo   I am so glad to see you here...

Boy, there are some who try to convince you there is nothing one has to do but confess Jesus as Savior...which is good, but belief does bring deeds and deeds are works by faith....James 2:18-19.   

Yes, Jesus does call us to be holy and set apart from the world..and we must not be like the  world because they express sinful living as normal and accepted socially, but God commands us to come out of this..

In Christ's love
Vickie