The Truth in Print Vol. 26 Issue 6, July 2020
A Publication of the Valley church of Christ,
2375 W. 8th Street, Yuma, AZ 85364
(928-782-5058)
All Lives Matter – A Hot Topic!
Eph. 5:11 (NASB) “Do not
participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead
even expose them.” Here the word “expose” means to
reprove or “tell a fault” – continued or repeated action — there is no picking
and choosing.
When
justice for all is put aside from our enforcement and legal courts there is no
place left for fairness and truth. When the truth fails then the one who speaks
against the wicked makes himself the prey!
The Black Lives Matter Organization Is Evil
Don’t “follow” the world in endorsing the
Black Lives Matter Organization that is evil. All one has to do is go to their
own home page and read carefully. Here’s some excerpts:
“We foster a queer
affirming network. When we gather, we do so with the intention of freeing
ourselves from the tight grip of heteronormative thinking, or rather, the
belief that all in the world are heterosexual (unless s/he or they disclose
otherwise).
Note (B.L.):
This is the same old error that is set against God’s creating male and female
(Gen. 1:27). Are you going to support their statement being a Christian?
“We build a space that
affirms Black women and is free from sexism, misogyny, and environments in
which men are centered.
Note (B.L.):
Well how about “centered” as in men having authority in Christ’s church and its
leadership (I Tim. 2:11-12), or applied to husbands being the head of the wife
in the marriage relationship as God gave it (Eph. 5:23). Are you going to
support their statement being a Christian?
“We are self-reflexive
and do the work required to dismantle cisgender privilege and uplift Black
trans folk, especially Black trans women who continue to be disproportionately
impacted by trans-antagonistic violence.
Note (B.L.):
Cisgender— birth sex accepted and recognized by the individual. As they
dismantle (*put an end to in a systematic way) don’t you think they’ll promote trans marriages, lesbian relationships and marriages etc.?
Are you going to support that being a Christian?
“We disrupt the Western-prescribed
nuclear family structure requirement by supporting each other as extended
families and “villages” that collectively care for one another, especially our
children, to the degree that mothers, parents, and children are comfortable.
Note (B.L.):
In spite of the carefully crafted concern for what mothers and others care
about do you really think a faithful Christian of color would give them their
child! From the prejudice we’ve seen in them I believe it is accurate to say
they want to destroy our society and rebuild it the way they want it to be.
Marriage as God ordained it is greatly despised by the wicked (Matt. 19:4-6;
Eph. 6:1-4).
Saying “Black Lives Matter”
This became political and enforceable and
people followed like sheep! All lives matter — don’t be stupid and endorse
their evil Marxist organization. Have the courage as a Christian to say all
lives matter. This is fundamental to our example as a teaching element and
concern for lost souls (Cf. Mk. 16:15-16, Gal. 6:10, etc.).
Pay Attention to Appropriate Warnings
I was listening to the news and a noted
commentator was warning our citizens that what the BLM organization is doing in
the U.K. and its bad influence on society there is the same tactic as here. I
jotted down his main points which also emphasized don’t use the “saying” and
endorse the organization too.
He said in the U.K. it is the same tactic —
if you oppose the organization then you are said to be full of hate. It is the
same fear to criticize out of fear of reprisals — be it politics, work, school,
the entertainment industry etc. We know this is what’s happening! You are free
to express your opinion in the U.S.A. concerning any political movement (First
Amendment).
The Demand That You Endorse the BLM Moniker Without Saying “All Lives Matter”
The recent example of the principal in
Vermont who simply said she didn’t have to carry around a sign that said BLM
because she is aware of all others who demand equality for all – what about
fellow police officers she asked --- and this is called “hate” by school
associated watchdogs, and she was given leave pending her departure.
Paul warned about “despisers of good” (2
Tim. 3:3) — what they did to her is a classic example of those who “call good
evil, and evil good” (Isa. 5:20). Moreover this is why you have politically
correct churches full of liars!
Again we saw the conduct in the U.S. House
when Rep. Swalwell (Dem. Calif.) called on all
Republicans present to say “black lives matter” – and Rep. Matt Gates (Rep.
Fla.) answered with a question: “Do you believe all lives matter?” Swalwell replied “Will you unequivocally say black
lives matter?” Gates replied, “I’ll unequivocally say all lives matter.”
BLM leaders just saying they don’t approve
or condemn the violence means nothing for ridding society of the evil. Here are
some verses that are applicable to the eternal penalty the wicked will pay and
to the destruction of society — the burning, looting and murder prevalent:
1. Mar 16:15 And He said to them, "Go into all
the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” Mar 16:16 “He who believes and is baptized will
be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.”
2. Ecc 8:11 Because the sentence
against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons
of men is fully set in them to do evil.
3. Ex. 23:2 Do not follow a
crowd to do evil;
4. Rom.
3:8& Rom. 6:1 show that to do evil that good might come is not God’s
way! — The wicked say they have to burn
and loot to get what they desire.
5. Pr. 17:19
He who loves sin loves strife;
6. Pr. 18:5 To show
partiality to the wicked is not good, Nor to thrust aside the righteous in
judgment.
7. Eph. 4:28 Let him who stole steal no longer, but
rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have
something to give him who has need.
There Is No Partiality With God!
Rom 2:5 But in accordance
with your hardness and your impenitent heart you are treasuring up for yourself
wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God,
Rom 2:6 who "WILL
RENDER TO EACH ONE ACCORDING TO HIS DEEDS":
Rom 2:7 eternal life to
those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and
immortality;
Rom 2:8 but to those who
are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey
unrighteousness—indignation and wrath,
Rom 2:9 tribulation and
anguish, on every soul of man who does evil, of the Jew first and also of the
Greek;
Rom 2:10 but glory,
honor, and peace to everyone who works what is good, to the Jew first and also
to the Greek.
Rom 2:11 For there is no
partiality with God.
Addendum: I’ve added this newspaper article to
the original here.
All Lives Matter
Christians are commanded to
walk “honestly” throughout each day “…not in rioting and drunkenness…” (Rom.
13:3). The word “rioting” means “a letting loose.” The New Testament thoroughly
covers the works of the flesh stating that those who practice them will not
inherit the kingdom of God – they include revelries, murders and things that
come from hatred and malice as seen in wrath from enemies of righteousness –
such are learned from others (Gal. 5:19-21; Eph. 2:1-3). Concerning today’s
riots in selected cities we must press before others that God is no respecter
of persons (Rom. 2:11; Ja. 2:9; I Pet. 1:17) -- this is Antifa
at work “plus” the works of the flesh we see in others supporting Black Lives
Matter -- the looting, burning, destruction of property, beatings of civilians
and police, murders etc. A moniker becomes political and enforceable and people
follow like sheep! Hatred spreads reverse racism from minorities yet no one can
call it what it is. All lives matter — don’t be stupid and endorse their evil
Marxist organizations.
Eph. 5:11 “Do not participate in
the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them.” The word
“expose” means to reprove or “tell a fault” – continued or repeated action —
there is no picking and choosing. Have the courage as a Christian to say all
lives matter. This is fundamental to our example as a teaching element and
concern for lost souls (Mk. 16:15-16, Gal. 6:10).
When justice for all is put
aside from our enforcement and legal courts there is no place left for fairness
and truth. When the truth fails then the one who speaks against the wicked
makes himself the prey!
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