Monday, April 27, 2009

What and How to Achieve Forgiveness


An issue that Jehovah's children need to gain a full understanding of is: forgiveness. It is important to note that our understanding on any matter that concerning our salvation, is govorned by several factors which includes but not limited to the following:


  • Ones level of general understanding
  • Ones educational foundation,
  • Ones intelligence,
  • And most important ones Godly relationship

It is also important to know that Jehovah's Holy Spirit will allow us the level of understanding that is needed to get us into his kingdom of heaven, and every individual is expected to seek the Holy Spirit guidance for him or her self.

I serve a God who was not only responsible for creating ever member of the human family; but has a very intricate and detail knowledge of our total make up and general function. We must also come to the understanding that the standards of the bible are the optimum achievement that each of us should aspire to, yet the bible reminds us that none are righteous no not one.

Each aspect of Christianity is a process of growth and development; this is not so by chance but was a part of the awesome design for our benefit and for the perfection of our characters. If you noticed that I use the word process. We must first ask ourselves what is a process. Process is the continuing development of.

Let me break it down to the simplest state by using a practical example. Before an individual is truly be save and is converted to Christianity, that individual must go through a basic process and that process includes:

  1. That person must first get to know about Jehovah and Jesus (it is important to understand that to know about a person and to know that person is not the same).
  2. Why they (Jehovah and Jesus) did and continue to do what the said they will.
  3. Have I benefited from their goodness
  4. If yes how can I continue to benefit from such goodness?

If any individual is to be truly converted they must be exposed to, understanding and acceptance of the above. Jehovah knows, understand and expect such. Here is a good rational working example of an expected process in action. Many people for many reasons will like to abort one or more of the elements above, but it is important to note that one cannot attain a love for Jehovah unless one has a comprehensive knowledge of who he is, why he does what he do, how his action benefits me/you/them and how to continue to be in his (the creators) favor. We must all realize that there is no fix (different people arrived at different time) time frame as to when an individual will ascertain this expectation (becoming a Christian). But what is important is that:

  1. The expectations are attainable
  2. the individual has a desire to attain such
  3. And the individual is doing all that is necessary and reasonable to attain the attainable.

It is no different with forgiveness. Before someone can truly forgive that individual has to go through a process and it is only on completion of this process that one can truly forgive.

We cannot truly forgive unless we as individuals truly deal with our hurt and dealing with the hurt is apart of the process of forgiveness. It includes recognizing that we were wrong, coming to grips or getting an understanding of the extent of our hurt, going through the grieving process, and finally learning to move forward in spite of the wounds that the hurt cause. It is important to note that we cannot truly forgive if after forgiving, we are unable to love the one we allegedly forgive.

We cannot truly forgive unless we as individuals have truly deal with our hurt and dealing with the hurt is apart of the process of forgiveness, and it includes the recognizing that we were wrong, coming to grips or getting an understanding of the extent of our hurt, going through the grieving process, and finally learning to move forward in spite of the wounds that the hurt cause. It is important to note that we cannot truly forgive if after forgiving we are unable to love the one we forgive.

The process of the plan of salvation began with the creation of man kind, and included the fall of man, the proclamation of the promise, the fulfillment of the promise and the final stage is the deliverance of Jehovah’s children from this world of sin. If Jehovah left out any portion of the plan: let us say for example he did not give his son to die on the cross, what would have happened? If one part of the prophecy did not come to pass, then the process of redemption would not have been completed; and there would have been something awkwardly wrong with the final product: it would have been incomplete and thus inadequate.

It is the same with forgiveness the time it takes to forgive is not the issue it is ensuring that when forgiveness is declared that we derived the full benefit from it. Jesus knew how to forgive even before he was wronged, that is why he is Jehovah that is why the word declared in Isaiah 55: 7-9 that Jehovah’s thoughts are not our thoughts, and his ways are not our ways; and Jesus was Jehovah incarnate.

In closing, we must bear in mind that forgiveness benifits the person who forgive far more than the person who was forgiven. failure to forgive has many consiquences attached to it, apart from not recieving forgiveness from Jehovah, and the possible forfeiture our souls salvation; there are many stress related illnesses that is associated with harboring contempt in our heart against one who have wrong us. complications that can cause ill health and may only be overcome by opening our heart and letting go of the hurt.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Carrie Prejean: An Ambasador For Jesus Christ

On the evening of Sunday 19th April 2009, a bottle in the cosmic war of righteousness verses evil was heating up and would soon reach its climax. This battle was so important, that all of the un-fallen being, had gather around and with bowed heads, they held their breath as the watch the momentary unveiling of the events that was being played out in the stratosphere of humanity. Jehovah had prepared this child for such a time as this; yet she had mans greatest curse which is also mans most precious gift to fight with: the free will, which have been often used in the wrong way and brought unspeakable shame to Jehovah.


Also present were the agents of the devil; they did not care to stand around and let free will make an informed decision base on rationality. They were busy creating distractions, confusion, and chaos in the mind of this ambassador for Christ. In desperation they show her the wonderful gifts, recognition, privileges and life of ease she would derived if she just for this one moment ignore wisdom, Godly teaching and her conscience; all she was required to do was to straggle the fence. She did not have to decide for or against; all that was required of her was that she use diplomacy and like the hypocrite speak much but say nothing. "Everyone does it, even more important people than you do it every day." I imagine the voice said: "even religions leaders do it. "Choose the way of this world and you would have chosen the way of success, notoriety, fame and the likes. That is what you have been working all of your life for" the voice insisted.


For the un-sanctified individual, who loyally follows the rituals of Christianity and call themselves Christian; such decision would have proven to be a tough one. But for the faithful child whose heart was sanctified by Jehovah, As Carrie Prejean is, there was no second though as to what must be done.

That which was to be gain were tremendous, no one in their right mind can turn down such an opportunity. The devil had assured himself of a victory; and if he gained one, he will earn the rights to mock and laugh in the face of the omnipotent Jehovah: the creator of the universe.


Even more so, this victory would have justified the devil’s rebellion against Jehovah; the crucifixion of Jesus as well as every dirty act that he (Satan) have ever done. This is what we do whenever we violate Jehovah’s laws.


Young Prejean has the assurance from a God who is not only able, but a God who cannot renege on his promises. Matthew chapter 6: 32-34 states:

32 For after all these things do the Gentiles seek: for your heavenly Father knoweth that you have need of all these things.

33 but seek you first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things will be added unto you.

34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow; for the morrow will take thoughts for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.


Satan personified himself in the polluted life of Perez Hilton, he took the opportunity deceptively ask Jehovah’s witness a question. A question when answered was intended to secure Satan’s victory and in turn champion the causes of the gay rights movement. What bigger victory for the devil than to have the child of Jehovah in this case Carrie Prejean becoming an ambassador for the devil and Gay Rights Movement.


Like Daniel and the three Hebrew boys before her she was confronted with a decision that would forever weigh heavily on her soul, one that may have forever determined her soul’s salvation.


When Miss California, young Carrie Prejean, denounced homosexuality and upheld the sanctified institution of marriage. She changed the course of her life: she literally unleashed the kingdom of Satan against her. Satan ran wild, rallying close families and friends, acquaintances and her enemies against this young lady. But Jehovah has promised that as long as we are faithful he will fight our bottles. Everyone who stands up for Jehovah should take comfort in his tract record: he has never lost a bottle. He also promise that no good things will he with hold form them that love him; and Carrie Prejean surly demonstrated her love for him.


I can imagine the elevated level of spontaneous rejoicing that erupted in heaven. As Jesus and Jehovah stood to their feet and lead the entire heavenly host in a standing ovation for such selfless act. I can see the tears of Joy that fell onto the father’s cheek when this little fragile child stood up and represented the King of Kings: the creator of the universe.


I can also see the proud envy, the angels felt in their heart for they wish they were afforded such a lofty opportunity to sacrifice their hearts desire for their creator and king.


The action of Carrie Prejean touched something within me, it restore my faith in the good of human kind and give me back the sense of pride to be a Christian.


The hateful rambling of Perez Hilton was just a mildest snippet of the rage which the kingdom of hell was plunged into; because one faithful fragile child of Jehovah forsook her hearts desire and stood up for her Omnipotent King.

Monday, April 13, 2009

The Purpose Jehovah Created Man.

In the beginning Jehovah created the heaven and the earth, and all that is in them. Later we were taught that man submitted to the influence of the devil/Satan who was once Lucifer: the most powerful created being in all of the heavens. As we all are aware, Lucifer had a desire to take Jesus lofty and priestly position, he wanted to be worshiped. However it is only natural for the creatures to show gratitude and be thankful to their creator. Nevertheless in this case the creature wanted to be ranked or to be on par with the creators. In other words, the help wanted the Royal King to banished his royal lineage to a life of peasant-hood and elevate the peasant to the caliber of Royalty and kingliness. How could disorder replace order?

It was bad enough that Lucifer was harboring such thoughts of covetousness in his heart, it was worst that he seized the opportunity to persuade those he was given leadership over to conspire against Jehovah and his government. As if to corrupt one-self and others were not bad enough; but to lead a charge in an effort to make his forbidden desires a reality, was taking it too far.

What was even worst was the fact that Lucifer fabricated stories that caused the heavenly host to question Jehovah’s character. Lucifer cause the other being in heaven to question Jehovah’s love for his created beings, too questioned the integrity of Jehovah’s Government and persuaded those he were given charge over, that he (Lucifer) would administer the affairs of heaven even better than the creator himself.

The fact that one third (1/3) of the heavenly host rise up in revolt against their righteous father and their holy creator; who ensure that they dwell in an environment of eternal bliss; speak volume, of the sway Lucifer had as well as the convincing power he possessed and use over the other heavenly creatures, against the one who made him and set him up in his superior heavenly position. Lucifer did not do anything to merit the position that was bestow upon him; none of the angel did anything to deserve the place they held or currently occupies in heaven, standing in the presence and awesome beauty of their creator. Only the creator has and owns the right to occupy heaven. For every created being that had or has a place in heaven, it was/is a privilege.

Now the biggest question that has been troubling the Christian Community is: If Jehovah knew that man was going to sin before he created him, why did he go ahead and created man? Another question that is often asked is: Why didn’t Jehovah destroy the two original Human after they had sinned and create two others human that would not have sin?

Today these questions troubled us because we have become too important for our own good. We have become so self observed that we cannot or do not want to face the reality of why we were created. We must always remember that the creation of human kind was never about man; it was, and always is and forever will be about Jehovah, the Creator of the entire universe. We were created for his pleasure and man had no say about it.

Think about it this way; we have acquirer many positions/things and we use them as we see fit, more specific, we use them for our convenience, comfort, pleasure etc. We acquirer other living creatures and we treat them as we please and the feelings of these creatures are hardly taken into consideration. We imposes our way of life and way of doing things upon these creatures; we force them to adapt to strange habitat, introduced them to foreign diet, impose human desires and treatment on them, we dress animals that were clothed by nature in human apparel etc. because we think it is cute. For us it is ok; how much more so, it is ok for the one who was responsible for the concept, design and creation of the human from nothing, to determine out use and purpose.

What is most important is the fact that Jehovah has never and will never do anything to any of his created being that was not good for them. Jehovah develops an infinite love for all he was responsible for creating. He gives all of his creators laws by which we/they are expected to live if we ought to reside within the perimeter of his grace and love.

It is important to Jehovah that his creatures love, adore and worship him, not because they have to; but because they want and choose to and they will find joy unspeakable doing so. He gives us good reason to be loyal to him. Loyalty to Jehovah has its rewards, and benefits, we must also remember that disloyalty also has its consequences. The free will Jehovah gives unto us is what makes it pleasurable when we worship him. No other type of worship will be accepted by him.

I believe the primary purpose Jehovah created man was to help Jehovah in the vindication of his character. The devil cause doubt to be cast on the perfect character of Jehovah; Jehovah needed the help of his human creatures to dispel the lies that Lucifer had propagate against Christ and in turn unveil the true character of the once highest ranking created being in heaven: Lucifer.

Jehovah chose man for such an esteem assignment; an assignment every angel would have volunteered for: an assignment that would prove to be a very difficult one. Jehovah was not asking his chosen creature to do anything he himself was not willing to do for his creatures and for himself. Hence this was the reason Jehovah incarnate was manifested in Jesus. He left his perfect home in heaven, where he was the center of every created being worship, adoration and praise. And came to earth to show solidarity and love to his human creatures, and to ensure that all doubt was removed as it relates to his character, his love and the purpose of his government.

As proof that Jehovah was not asking his created human family to do anything he was not willing to do himself, Jehovah came to earth as a man, he was exposed to, suffered and experienced every pain, heartaches, stress, injustice, discrimination etc. that man is/was exposed to and have suffered. The immortal one even suffered the death of the common mortal man.

Each time Satan invoked the power, talents, and or the gifts that was bestowed on him by Jehovah, to cause an individual to violate Jehovah laws or to sin against the holy creator, he (the devil) expose to the other un-fallen being how evil he really is; but when Satan used his power against Jehovah: his creator and the one who blessed him with life, power, and beauty. The one whom the other un-fallen being love, respected, worships and adore. he caused a greater amplification of Jehovah’s love to be revealed to this world, and the other un-fallen beings. The devil and his angels also got a first hand view of the magnitude of the love the creator had for all of his created beings: even them, the fallen. Philippians 2:10-11 when the bible said that ever knees shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus is lord. This text speak of creatures in heaven, creatures in earth and creatures under the earth, shall bowing before Jehovah and proclaiming Jesus Christ as Lord of all. This includes every fallen angel and the big evil demon: Satan,the once Lucifer the Devil himself. Can you picture this?

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Fraud in the Pulpit




In the Bible, Jesus himself warned that false prophets, shall come in his name, dressed in clothing of sheep but within, they are ravenous wolves. He made it clear when he said not everyone that said Lord; Lord shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. But most of all he warned that those prophets shall perform many miraculous things in His (Jesus) name but they will not enter the kingdom of heaven.

Today we are living in a world where unscrupulous and ungodly men, recognized what the white colonialist recognized centuries ago. That the bible used correctly can make slaves and or idiots out of strong and sensible people of every culture, age, ethnicity, and race. And so recognizing such these men took the opportunity to become pastors for all or one of the following reason:


  • Become important and hold sway over many
  • An opportunity to amass tremendous wealth at the expense of the people’s poverty
  • For the opportunity to be accepted in a class that they otherwise would not have been able to associate with.

Gone are the days when men of the cloth or of the ministry, were men who honestly believed that there is a God and behaved like such.


Today the devil uses greed and the passion of the flesh as the primary motivator to get the men in the ministry to do his buddings, which are to lead Jehovah’s children on a un-obstructive journey into the pits of hell. It is clear that those doing the Devil’s bidding are only concern about their own glory and wealth at any expense.

However it is the responsibility of those Jehovah/God fearing people in the congregation to stand up for Jesus; unfortunately there are not much strong men who are able to recognized that something is wrong and has the ability to articulate that known error. When such earnest disciples recognized such errors and take a stand for the truth, they are labeled as instrument of the devil, haters of Jehovah etc.

Case in point, on Saturday 4th April 2009, I witnessed with my own eyes and heard with my ears the intentional perpetration of a fraud with the intention of swindling members of the unsuspecting congregation out of their up coming tax refund all in the name of the love of Jesus and loyalty to Jehovah.


Any individual that is called by Jehovah’s name or who has the faith in Jesus will attempt to do all in their power to be obedient to the word of Jehovah. But they ought to be wise and when Jehovah blesses us with wisdom, he expect us as his disciples to use such wisdom for the protection of his flock. At times, God flock need to be protected from bad Shepard and other wolfs that blend into the flock disguised as sheep.

Malachi 2: 7+8 "For the priest lips should keep knowledge and they (the people) should seek the law at his mouth: for he is the messenger of the Lord of host. But ye (the priest) have departed out of the way; ye have cause many to stumble at the law; you have corrupted the covenant of the Levi said the lord."

Malachi: 3: 5 "said among other things I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, the adulterer, the liars and those who oppresses the poor (namely the widows and the fatherless) out of their pay."

How can men who are called by Jehovah’s name, look intelligent and wise people in their eyes and try to convert or change those people into fools. By now you must be asking what is he speaking of.


On the Sabbath in question; I was left in shock when a professed Seventh Day Adventist, conference appointed pastor, on the Sabbath Day, (Jehovah's holy day) speaking from Jehovah’s holy pulpit, and speaking to Jehovah’s people and after many debate declared to those who was listening, that the Tax return is an increase and more so loans of all types are increases, and thus Jehovah expect those people to return tithe and offering from the monies. May the Lord have mercy on those people who lie to their congregation on Jehovah’s Sabbath, in Jehovah's name and from Jehovah’s pulpit! What can be low than that.

Let us take a common sense view of some common principle. We must always bear in mind that Jehovah’s words are easy to understand and it is so written that even an individual with little or no education can learn from it.

It is accepted that Jehovah is the creator of this earth and he has entrusted us with the care of the world. It is no secret that Jehovah has given us certain basic rules; if follow, will ensure that this world will run in harmony. The primary of these laws are the Ten Commandments. There are also the laws that govern diet, cohabitation as is found in Leviticus etc. but the command that seems to provoke the most animosity is the tithe command.

This is not so without a cause. And it all boils down to the love of money which is the root of all evil. The people who were entrusted to manage Jehovah’s tithe have become greedy. Motivated by greed, they lie and thus place unnecessary burden of Jehovah’s people.

Let us deal with the issue of the income tax refund and then student or other loans. I accept the fact that we ought to return a tithe on our increase. Each time we have any significant measurable increase we ought to return a tithe on that. That means anything that we have not yet pay a tithe on. Let us do some basic math and we will begin with the taxes and make our way to the issue of loan.

What is Tax (Income Tax)?

First we must take some time to examine what is a tax. A tax is a country, state and or a city means of accumulating funds to ensure that they can provide the basic necessaries that is needed to ensure the basic structure of civility are in placed. For example the police to ensure that law and order are maintained, there are infrastructures to ensure life and commerce continue uninterrupted etc.

Each one are called upon to contribute for the facilities that the Government provide. And such contribution come in the tax we pay on goods and service but more so each time we gain an income or salary.

What is a Tax Refund?

A tax refund is monies that the Government return to the tax payer who after meticulous calculation discover that an individual had paid more tax than they should have paid. And thus the Government is obligated to return to the tax payer the excess money they took.

Say for example an individual is paid a salary $10.00 a month or $120.00 a year and the government calculation resulted in they deducting the sum of $30.00 as income tax from that persons salary. Now when that individual submit his income tax return form with supporting evidence of their expenditure etc. the government realize after the calculation, that particular individual should have paid $15.00 in tax, then the government is obligated to ensure that individual get back a sum of $15.00.

Now the big question is, did that individual had an increase. No that individual did not received an increase. Their yearly maximum salary is $120.00 but they earn net income of $105.00.

The unfortunate thing to this issue is that everyone will not be the beneficiary of a return. There are many people who will be plunged into debt because they did not pay enough tax. and thus the Government will expect that individual to repay those monies owing to them. Does the church look into the welfare of such people? I will not and I cannot answer this question with any level of certainty or accuracy but I will venture to say I have never heard of such. If you have ever heard of any such cases please let me know.

Unlike what is preach by most preachers; an individual is only obligated to Jehovah to return 10% of their increase and an offering. Jehovah is a God that cannot be bribed; you will not receive more blessing if you give double tithe or triple tithe. The bible said that Jehovah love a cheerful giver, but does he love one who ignore the hungry people in their neighborhood and give to the church. Well I don’t know; What I do know however is: when Jesus saw a need in the community he did not run to the temple for help he dealt with it right there and then.

Loans:

The question is, is a loan an increase:

No a loan is not an increase. A loan is money that must be repaid, and that money should be repaid with interest. Now the church is asking an individual to pay a tithe on the loan and you ought to pay a tithe on the salary from which you must repay the loan also.

So is a loan an increase? No it is not.

So why are the men and women in the ministry (preachers) using such method to get money. Why are they using the trust of the congregation to swindle the members out of their monies. If an individual love Jehovah God that individual will move as the spirit leads him or her. No pastor should have to resort to guilt trip and other psychological trickery to get the people to serve Jehovah or to get their monies.

They honor me with their lips but their hearts are far from me.