CHOOSE PEACEFUL SUBMISSION AS CHRISTIAN, NOT PATRIOTIC REBELLION
Christian American, as much as we may love our country, we should not consider ourselves American patriots first and foremost. As Christians, we are to remember that our kingdom is not of this world “Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight…” John 18:36 KJV. (See also Hebrews 11:13-16). If our leaders for the purpose of continuity of government impose martial law or through Executive Order a dictator arises then we must consider ourselves in the same state as the early Christians of the first century.
For Caesar (one man or the government) all material goods within his/it’s dominion are his/it’s. And Jesus stated that we must give unto Caesar those things that are Caesar’s “…Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s” Matthew 22:21, KJV.The things of the world are his but you are Christ’s “And ye are Christ’s; and Christ is God’s” 1st Corinthians 3:23 KJV. Just as we must now pay taxes and follow laws we do not necessarily agree with, we must comply peacefully with the laws and regulations set before us.
There is one notable exception to this. We are allowed in matters of our faith to resist peacefully. We do not have to complete any action that violates our spiritual beliefs. Therefore, it is permissable in our faith to abstain from any oaths, allegiances, pledges or actions that conflict with what one deems in his conscience as being in opposition to Biblical doctrine or serving God.
During crisis many eyes will be upon Christians, how we handle the pressures before us is extremely important. Read 1st Peter 2:13-25 below. Doubtless, we will see the manipulation of the Word of God to bolster the government’s claim of authority over us. This is why FEMA has trained clergy to respond during the future crisis. This is not without precedent. This is exactly what happened in Germany during the terror reign of the Nazi’s as they used the leaders of the Church and the Word of God, in particular Romans 13, (read Romans 13:1-7 below) to keep Chrisitians subuded.
Remember Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane rebuked Peter for picking up his sword to defend him “Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?” Matthew 26:52-54, KJV. Also, Revelation promises that judgment upon those that seek out violence (Revelation 13:10, see also Genesis9:6). Yes, we will see horrible perverions take place within the Church and attacks on God’s truth but remember we are to remain patient “He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints”. Revelation 13:10, KJV. ( Heed the warning of Paul DO NOT BECOME REBELLIOUS AND LOSE YOUR SALVATION, ROMANS 13:2).
READ ROMANS 13:1-7, NIV
1 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.
2 Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment (damnation, KJV) on themselves.
3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you.
4 For he is God’s servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God’s servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.
5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience.
6 This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing.
7 Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honour, then honour.
1 Peter 2:13-25, NIV
13 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority,
14 or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right.
15 For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men.
16 Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.
17 Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honour the king.
18 Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh.
19 For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God.
20 But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.
21 To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
22 He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.
23When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.
24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.
25 For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
Daniel 2:20-21, NIV
20 and said:
Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his.
21 He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.
PREPARE YOURSELF, HERE ARE SOME ITEMS CIRCULATING THE INTERNET:
Over 500,000 FEMA coffins in stockpiled Georgia, FEMA oven and concentration camps
The prediction circulating the internet during the Spring/Summer of 2008 that the U.S. would suffer a drastic blow to its econmony in September 2008, Yet the U.S. government apprently didn’t see this coming?
Subsequent prediction that the entire economic finanacial system will collapse in February 2009.
The apparent build up of Chinese troops in Mexico
An inventory of 2000 Russian tanks and trucks in Gulfport, Mississippi
The repealing of Posse Comitatus and subsequent replacing of it albeit in different terms
A stack of Executive Orders, National Security Directive and the Patriot Act drastically redefining the power of the Executive Branch and the rights of the American people
Talk of German, British and troops from various coutnries alreay residing within the United States
Clergy Response Teams trained by FEMA to subdue Christians during crisis and the imposing of martial law