The Hard Truth

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The Hard Truth
By Steve Schmutzer

I have little idea where this post is going to go. I guess I’m partly writing it as a personal catharsis, and so I advise you – I’m not feeling warm and fuzzy.

I’m not a gambler, but if you asked me to pick up the dice and roll ’em, I’m going to tell you America is done. No single issue prompts me to say that, but rather many of them.

America is hurtling down a steep one-way road with no U-Turn on the map. It is experiencing a comprehensive and catastrophic moral collapse. Read Romans 1:18-32. It’s basically today’s news, and it makes one point clear: America is so far gone that it’s already experiencing the wrath of God. It is done.

I don’t see any valid “if’s” on this issue anymore. The most qualified questions are those that responsibly weigh the “when’s” and “how’s.” America is now marinated in lies and depravities of the sort that – not long ago – used to cower in the closet and carefully pick their disguises before daring to crack the door.

Not anymore.

Patently obvious deceptions now proudly parade in the public forums. Intentional fraud is welcomed at every level of our governing structures. Myriad efforts are being expended to ruin anyone or anything that speaks the truth or shows the facts. Many millions of dollars are spent on marketing, policy, and PR campaigns to advance exactly the sort of corruption, evil, injustice, and debauchery that God routinely – and forcefully! – judged in the Scriptures.

We live in a time where the agendas of depopulation, immorality, lawlessness, intolerance, and tyranny are celebrated – while efforts to support virtue, common sense, law and order, free speech, and personal responsibility are ridiculed. Children have become a key target in all of this. They are the victims of every vile form of wickedness imaginable, and legislation is even being proposed to legitimize these evils.

This nation’s descent is breathtaking to see. We’re rocketing so quickly into a sticky morass of wickedness that you can almost hear the sonic boom.

It doesn’t help that so much of our nation’s population is woefully uninformed – – and it helps even less that they choose to stay that way. There is a vast swath of our society that refuses to spend one calorie of energy to study the truth and confront their ignorance. It’s so much easier for them to attack the facts instead.

It’s that ‘safety in numbers’ thing that seduces them to float downstream with the dead fish – – to hurl themselves off the cliff with the rest of the ignorant lemmings.

But the gravity of this situation is so in-your-face that it’s now impossible to overlook. One must WANT to not see it for what it really is.

Honestly, I expect this sort of foolishness from those who have rejected God. Romans 1:28 makes the case that those who have done this end up with minds that don’t work like they’re supposed to. They’re as dumb as a frying pan. There’s a direct connection between their consecutive choices and their constant idiocy.

So again – I expect such darkened people to do precisely what they’re not supposed to do. I expect them to reject common sense laws and values that find their source in God’s divinely inspired Word. I expect this from the masses that want nothing to do with a right relationship with Jesus Christ. Their whole motive is to energetically go in the opposite direction instead – no matter the consequences to themselves or to others, or their self-evident displays of ridiculousness.

Perhaps that’s why this entire situation gives me another very specific discomfiture. Maybe it’s why I’m saying all these things in the first place – because the bigger picture is even worse.

You see, this whole problem extends well beyond that group we typically expect to applaud fraudulent elections, promote fabricated ‘science,’ or support foolish laws. This problem is much bigger than the bunch who cuts off their genitals, wears masks while driving alone, waves rainbow flags, conceals their violence under black hoodies, touts BLM, or sets up filthy communes in public places.

Here’s the hard truth. There are plenty in the church who have already made it clear they identify more with the postures of those who show they have rejected God than they do with anyone who diligently seeks to be in a right relationship with Jesus Christ.

I’ve heard pastors foolishly claim wearing a mask is a sign of worship. I’ve heard other pastors chide their congregants for wanting secure borders, for supporting responsible conservative values, and for not accepting plainly fraudulent ‘medical science.’ I’ve had conversations with church leaders who vigorously support the ‘Palestinian cause’ and a ‘two-state solution’ over all clear Biblical instructions to the contrary.

I’m just scratching the surface of all the ways I’ve seen church leaders lose their moorings.

Furthermore, there is no shortage of “Christians” who march for BLM, advocate for LGBTQ lifestyles, embrace gender rebranding, and promote the fallacy of climate change which lies at the heart of globalism. All of this shows glaring faults in the integrity of their faith since this bunch are “Christians” who also pick their way through the Scriptures like they are at a buffet – – ignoring what they don’t like and overindulging in what they most want.

That’s the part that gnaws at me and causes me no end of frustration. The truth is there for them to know it, but so many within the church are woefully uninformed – – and they choose to stay that way. There is a large proportion of “Christians” that refuse to spend one calorie of energy to study the full counsel of God’s Word, to humbly yield to its instructions, and to confront their ignorance. It’s so much easier for them to run with the packs that believe as they do and attack the truth instead.

The standard pew-warmer today desperately needs a carnivore diet (1 Cor. 3:2), but as Paul lamented, many of them can’t handle it. Just as Paul recognized young believers needed “milk” instead, so I think he would chastise those churchgoers today who have obstinately remained content with a lactose diet. Hebrews 5:12 states we should be striving for “solid food,” but most “Christians” and their leadership would much rather sip their doctrines through a straw.

A leading giveaway of such “Christians” is their inability to perceive the present times for what is really happening and for what they really mean. If we take 2 Timothy 4:3 at face value – and I do! – then it’s less of an ‘inability’ than it is a ‘refusal.’

This passage makes it clear such “Christians” will not tolerate hearing the things from God’s Word that they MOST need to hear. They will consciously embrace the “fables” instead that are the values and choices of this world.

They do this by “gathering around them teachers to suit their own passions.” That means such “Christians” will openly support pastors, teachers, and other church leaders who show they are not yielded to the full counsel of Scripture, and who evidence by the things they say that they have dangerously “conformed to this world” (Romans 12:2). It also means such “Christians” will isolate and berate any other pastors, teachers, and other church leaders who call their choices into proper Biblical accountability.

Churches and “Christians” who behave in this manner are living proof that we are indeed in the last days. The Bible calls these folk “scoffers” in 2 Peter 3:3. This bunch is noted for ridiculing the things of God they want no part of, for denying the truth of Scripture when it confronts their choices, for following their own evil desires over the clear counsel of God’s Word, and for mocking those who wait for, long for, and earnestly study the issues around the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

Jude goes one step further in Jude 1:18. He makes it clear that churches and fellowships will greatly suffer under the influence of these kinds of scoffers because they create division and introduce erosion. They may imagine themselves to be church leaders, they may imagine they are giving priority to the things they ought to be giving it to – – but Jude adds, “they do not have the Spirit” in vs. 19.

The surge of scoffers in the church today is a clear Biblical sign that we are in the last days. While there are many outside the church that plainly want nothing to do with the truth, there are many inside the church that are the same way.

I’ve come full circle to my opening comments. The prognosis for this nation is not good. You may choose to disagree with me on that – – but I urge you to “be as the Bereans” (Acts 17:11) and examine the Scriptures for yourself. This exercise will clarify all current events through the wisdom of God’s Word.

I believe – if you do – you will ultimately be prompted to say with a new hope, just as Paul did in 1 Corinthians 16:22, “Maranatha” (“Come, Lord Jesus”).

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MikeD

Well-Known Member
Having served in the Marine Corps for 7 1/2 yrs it hurts me more than I can say seeing what's going on with our country. However, the ONE thing I do know is - here lately the Holy Spirit has REALLY been laying on my heart - forget what you call your country and keep your mind on your TRUE home and all that is to come.
Yes, I do believe with all that is in me, Jesus is so soon to call us home to our place above with Him and the Father. To be truthful, CAN'T WAIT!!
 

JSTyler

Well-Known Member
I dont agree with this.

But I do agree with most of the Author's assessment
Agreed.

We are more likely seeing the long overdue withdraw of our blessings and 'peace and safety' as a result of general human wickedness and very particularly, cino's (christians in name only) in the church, watering down the message, moving towards outright apostasy and diluting the church's impact.

I obliquely reference Pastor Billy Crone's excellent teaching in his "Enemies In The Church" series. He pounds this nail hard and accurately. I can't recommend the series as well as the rest of his teaching, enough.
 

JoyJoyJoy

I Shall Not Be Moved
Interesting how many think when bad things happen God must be handing down judgment .
This is my exact thought. I think of all of the wars that have taken place through time...the famines, droughts, floods, plagues, etc...

There have been (and still are) terrible things happening on planet Earth. But it's not God's wrath.

I also think we, in America, have much higher expectations for our level of comfort than a lot of the world. I am not sure these expectations will always be met. Still not God's wrath.
 

RedRx

Well-Known Member
I can’t argue with the decline of America. It’s seen front and center if you watch the news. But I refuse to lose hope even though that’s my first instinct. Just when I think that it’s as bad as it could be I do hear a story of a good Samaritan or just someone being kind to a stranger. There is still goodness in this world if you look for it.

I’m trying to count my blessings and come to the realization that so many people in this world are dealing with hardships beyond my own. I am living in a country that as of now I can still freely study God’s Word and be a Christian. I also have a reasonable expectation of not being a victim of violence simply because of my faith. That isn’t the case in so many parts of the world. I guess what I’m saying is that as I grow older I am gaining something very valuable: perspective.

Yes, things are bad and are no doubt getting worse. But there are blessings to be thankful for that can easily be overlooked in one’s day to day life if you’re not careful. I will not let the destruction of what I thought would never fall blind me from The Rock of Jesus Christ which is solid and will never crumble. I am desperately pointing my compass north while this world is seemingly going due south.
 

lightofmylife

Blessed Hope-Prepare To Fly!
I can’t argue with the decline of America. It’s seen front and center if you watch the news. But I refuse to lose hope even though that’s my first instinct. Just when I think that it’s as bad as it could be I do hear a story of a good Samaritan or just someone being kind to a stranger. There is still goodness in this world if you look for it.

I’m trying to count my blessings and come to the realization that so many people in this world are dealing with hardships beyond my own. I am living in a country that as of now I can still freely study God’s Word and be a Christian. I also have a reasonable expectation of not being a victim of violence simply because of my faith. That isn’t the case in so many parts of the world. I guess what I’m saying is that as I grow older I am gaining something very valuable: perspective.

Yes, things are bad and are no doubt getting worse. But there are blessings to be thankful for that can easily be overlooked in one’s day to day life if you’re not careful. I will not let the destruction of what I thought would never fall blind me from The Rock of Jesus Christ which is solid and will never crumble. I am desperately pointing my compass north while this world is seemingly going due south.
Christians have something the world doesn't :fish and our Blessed :rapture Hope the assurance of salvation in heaven with :fish.
 

lightofmylife

Blessed Hope-Prepare To Fly!
The USA is nowhere mentioned in end-times prophecy neither is Canada, Mexico or any other nation on this side of planet Earth, - Venezuela, Brazil, Columbia, all the rest of South America for that matter, have you ever wondered why?
It is an implosion (deliberate bad decision making) from within our country. It is called the globalists taking over and destroying our country. A host of bad guys such as our administration, WEF, UN, and EU, etc.
 

GHoe

Well-Known Member
I for one believe we have a bit farther to go in our decline as a society (to include other parts of the world) and I think God is being quite remarkably patient and sparing in the collective moral decline.

I started to research the dangers of Christian Nationalism this weekend and found a lengthy study in the process revolving around Ezekiel 11 and the kings of the south and north which are both satanic spirits that may seem at odds but clearly are not. The pastor (who did have a separate video on Christian Nationalism) suggested that since 1798, when Napolean conquered and subdued the Roman Papacy that the world has been in moral decline via rule of the "king of the south". The event caused a broad move to secularism, atheism (all isms) and away from God. In doing so morals have deteriorated and depravity has increased (both continue).

The pastor said this is all part of a Hegelian Dialectic, in where things will get so bad morally that the (non Christian) population will ask for and desire what satan intends next, which will be the system of the antichrist. The AC will offer a (disguised) morality via his one world religion. And the population will actually desire and call for it, having seen and lived through the severe moral (also likely political and economic) decline that preceeded it. (So clearly in this light the king of the south and king of the north work together even though it's portrayed they are enemies)

The pastor, using Ezekiel 11, portrayed the king of the south to currently be in power (since 1798) but that (as stayed in Ezikiel 11) the king of the north with it's religious / political and economic power (Antichrist system) would be in power in the end days / tribulation. I for one can see things continuing to absolute depravity that the world will accept anything deemed "good and moral" to include the Antichrist's one world religion. He is tricky and clever indeed but a deceiver nonetheless.

I have to wonder if depravity and moral decline don't get so bad under "the king of the south" that when the "king of the north" (Antichrist) comes to power and is embraced, the population doesn't exhale and say finally, "Peace and Safety".....
 

Spartan Sprinter 1

Formerly known as Shaun
I'm cringeing at the thought of what may happen to my country, apparently this year is meant to be some sort of massive milestone for the alphabet mob and are planning to host the biggest celebration of this lifestyle in the Southern hemisphere.

I'm dreading what natural disaster or economical disaster may happen as a result of this.
 

Wally

Choose Your Words Carefully...
Very interesting GHoe.

You got me thinking that the southern king is islam, and the northern king is humanism. About the only common ground they have is a distain for Jews and Christians

How do you suppose the OWR-religion can reconcile with islam especially over the alphabets? It seems islam [maybe only shite] needs to be violently put down and subdued in order to truly usher in a one world religion. Perhaps the Ezikiel war and the Rosh Meshak Tubal wars destroy most of militant islam.
 
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