Verse of the Week
So
says Yahweh: Keep justice and do righteousness, for My salvation is coming and
My righteousness revealed.
(Isaiah 56:1)
Thought for the Week
It is said that freedom in the US is based upon three boxes: the ballot
box, the jury box, and the ammo box. The actions of the Federal Government
against the people and the States on such issues as marriage and abortion (e.g.
Planned Parenthood) increasingly indicate that the Federal Government no longer
recognizes the people’s use of the ballot box or the jury box. Those
protections are failing fast. It is also obvious the Federal Government is
trying very hard to eliminate the ammo box as an option to prevent its
increased implementation and use of tyranny over the people.
As morality crumbles and tyranny increases the issues concerning the use of
force to protect oneself from the government are becoming a more common topic.
At the purely secular level the use of violence to protect oneself against
violence has always been a recognized right by a free people; and, against
tyrants even preemptive acts have been considered both a right and a duty. As
the US increasingly becomes tyrannical the use of force against such tyranny
may be the only option left. Since the US is also increasingly persecuting
Christians the use of force by the children of YHWH needs to be addressed.
A slap on the cheek, which Jesus refers to in Matthew 5:39 and Luke 6:29,
is not an assault on a person’s life but it was and still is considered an
insult to a person’s honor. Jesus was making it clear that violence was not to
be used to defend our own pride. The use of force for protection of life is a different
matter and I will write a more in depth article in the near future. For now
suffice it to say that the children of YHWH are indeed authorized to use force
for self-protection and for the protection of others. I do not make such a
statement lightly, nor should any person that tries to teach or lead among the
children of YHWH, knowing
that those who would lead are held to a higher standard of accountability:
My brothers do not be many teachers, but know that we will receive a
greater judgment.
(James 3:1)
So I ask that my readers consider that there is an often overlooked aspect
of self-defense and it is one that we should each individually always bear in
mind.
YHWH spelled out very clearly why
David could not build YHWH’s temple:
But God said to me, You shall not build a house to My name, for you are a
man of battles, and you have shed blood.
(1 Chronicles 28:3)
But the Word of YAHWEH was against me, saying, You have shed blood in
abundance, and you have made great wars; you shall not build a house to My
name, for you have shed much blood to the earth before Me.
(1 Chronicles 22:8)
Human
life is very, very precious to YHWH. Taking a person’s life has consequences
even when permitted or commanded by YHWH. Even accidentally causing the death
another person has consequences - hence the system of Cities of Refuge (e.g.
Numbers 35:11).
Yes, we are permitted to take life to
defend life; but, we will still answer for it if we do. The children of YHWH
escape the second death. We do not escape judgment.
NOTE: Have you ever
heard the expression, “do not mistake my kindness for weakness”? There are many
stratagems against oppression even when killing is a last resort. You can
weaken the opposition’s ability to oppress (e.g. thru the destruction of
transportation and communication networks, etc). You can weaken the oppositions
will to oppress by making the price too high (e.g. deprive them of comfort and
safety). And, most of all, if they cannot find you they cannot stop you from
spreading the Gospel.
Quote of the Week
There are not
enough jails, not enough policemen, not even enough courts to enforce a law not
supported by the people. -- Hubert H. Humphrey
Comment: I
would differ with Humphrey on a simple point by changing “not supported” to
“not permitted”. The sheeple simply surrender to the will of the tyrant and
forego justice. The children of YHWH surrender only to the will of YHWH and
proclaim His justice.
Did You Know
15-year-olds
attending U.S. public schools no longer rank in the top half in math or science
among industrialized nations. COMMENT:
I wonder if “they” rate English language proficiency. I would not be surprised
if the average 15 year old German could not read and write in English better
than most 15 year old Americans; but, all is not lost since we would probably
rank high in Spanish language proficiency (as nations go the US is now ranked
as having the second largest Spanish speaking population).
Hermetically sealed, which means airtight, is from Hermes Trismegistus, a
magician in ancient stories who invented a way of keeping air out of
containers. He is also regarded as the father of the Hermetic Art -
AKA Alchemy.
EXTRA: From the guest book:
Pamela Hirsch said: August 14th, 2015 5:38 am
I can't help noticing that Gospel tracts feature mostly the
letters of Paul with quotes from the old Testament and perhaps one from the
Gospel of John; nothing from Mathew Mark or Luke. Why? seems to me that the
Gospel according to Paul is being offered in stead of the Gospel according to
Jesus. Good to find this website!
Dear
Pamela,
Thank you for the feedback. You pose a
very valid question and one I have struggled with. At one point I was going to
delete the entire page but have hesitated.
Instead I continued to search for tracts that do not contain the words
of Paul and have yet to find them. I decided, so far, to leave the page as was
until I could either find better tracts or make them myself. If anyone knows of
appropriate tracts that I can post for free please let me know. Should I delete
the page until I find what is needed? Your feedback is appreciated. Email:
feedback at thepathtolight dot com. If a tract is needed asap to cover a
particular topic let me know and I will try to get it done. Also, is there any interest in a forum here
on this website?
PS:
I continue too work on my next
project: A How-to Manual for a Christian Underground.
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