Monday Manna 008 - Why Not Tomorrow? - David Asscherick

The Green Movement

Over the past year or so, I find myself considering what, if any, impact will the "green" movement or environmental movement that is so prevelant today have on end time events.  As I listen to the talk about controlling our usage, taxing us, the progressive movements ideas on redistribution of wealth, the fact many in the "green" movement believe that population growth should be controlled by the government, and much more, I find that I think it may very well play a critical role.

I recently read Glenn Beck's "The One Thing" about environmental extremism and my attention was caught by several things.  One, the fact that they refer to the movement as "new age pantheism".  If you look back at our own church history, we know the story of Kellog and the route he took toward pantheism.  Next, the fact that this is now being brought into Christian churches and preached as if it were gospel.  Finally, the fact that the term green "dragon" is used.  Read Revelation and see if you don't find their use of the term "dragon" to be of interest.

Well, take a look at Glenn's talk either from the web link or the PDF link
Glenn Beck on Environmental Extremism - web link   Glenn Beck PDF Version

Then go to Resisting The Green Dragon website and watch the video intro to see what you think.  I haven't watch the full series yet but plan to.

Satan has used Sunday worship to cause many Christian's to worship on a day not designated by God in the 4th Commandment, the commandment that points us back to our Creator; and evolution to deceive many good Christians and turn their focus away from God, the one and only Creator.  Now it appears he is making another move that is aimed at drawing us away from our Creator and this one is connected to a one-world government and the economic system.  Take another look at Revelation 17 and 18, may God bless you as you explore His word and pray.

Music In God's House Part 2 - A Must See Testimony

I had a friend share Ivor Myers testimony DVD with me and it is fantastic.  If you think it doesn't matter what kind of music we play in God's house or how you spend your time with entertainment, please watch this and ask the Holy Spirit to guide you.  God bless!

To Be Nice Or To Be True To Your Beliefs

I have a good friend who sometimes laughs and says to me, "I don't always like what you tell me, but I usually discover it makes me grow stronger."  See, I have one of those very straightforward personalities.  If you have read my posting about "Music In God's House", you'll remember that someone else asked me "if I couldn't just keep my mouth shut" rather than have a dialogue about what is or isn't appropriate music in church.  I don't generally mince words and believe the world would be a much better place if we could all be comfortable with honest answers.  I realize many people think that being nice is more important than being honest but I disagree.  Sometimes these people misinterpret honesty as hostility.  I am not sure if this is because it gets them out of their comfort zone or if it's just because they view the world through different glasses.

So the real question becomes, as a Christian, am I supposed to always be bubbly and nice regardless of the situation or are there times when conviction of the Bible truth and awareness of our need to ready ourselves for eternity make it appropriate hold strong to your beliefs and be zealous in your desire to share with others and help them understand the importance of not allowing the things of this earth to distract us.  If we are among good friends, is it ok to challenge one another in a positive manner so we grow stronger together?  I like what Paul says in Romans 1:11-12 "I want to see you and share with you the same blessings that God's Spirit has given me. Then you will grow stronger in your faith. What I am saying is that we can encourage each other by the faith that is ours."

As I sit here and ponder this, I went surfing the net and found an article I really appreciate and I have linked it here for you to enjoy also.  Stubborn or strong conviction? By Reisinger

I am still prayerfully pondering my own question, I'll tell you the answer once God shares it with me.  In the meantime, I'm sticking to the advice in I Thess 2:14-16.