Psalm 115:3,16 "But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased. The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD'S: but the earth hath he given to the children of men."There is a new religion on earth. It is the religion of green. That's right, the greens. I actually like the colour green. It is my favourite colour. I also like this planet. I really like trees, especially scribbly gums. I love animals, especially dachshunds, horses, wallabies and dolphins. I don't like cats. I like the Pacific ocean and the desert, but especially the mountains. (I was an avid bushwalker, but two wobbly knees have put paid to most hiking adventures these days.) However.....
This planet was given to us, by God, to use. Sure, we must not abuse it, but use it. God knew exactly what he was doing when he flooded the earth about 4000 years ago, and in the process made zillions of tonnes of fossil fuel for us to use. God created vegetables and fruit and animals for us to eat. He created the miraculous germinating seed, without which we would not last very long on this globe. God created the hydro cycle, where sea water evaporates and is returned to the earth via rainfall. He gave us the seasons, the hot and the cold. He gave us wind and water and currents and humidity. God knew what he was doing when he made this earth out of nothing.
The "green religion" has replaced the Almighty Creator God of Israel with "Mother earth". According to their (still developing) dogma, all creatures must be subservient to nature. People are here only to care for the earth. It is the trees and the grass and the dirt and the (imagined) deathly threat of carbon poisoning that must consume every waking hour's thought of our leaders and politicians. "Save the earth" is their catch cry.
The earth doesn't need saving, it is in good hands. People need saving. The SOUL that sinneth, it shall die. In any case, this old world has a use by date. The fire is coming. It will be made new, one day, by its Creator.
Even Bible believing Christians can be caught up with this new world wide cult. Resist, my brothers and sisters in Christ. There is a God. He is in complete control. He is Almighty God.
Is the physical world important? Of course it is. Should we be wasteful and extravagent in our day to day living? Of course not. Should we conserve power and resources? Of course we should, but it is the spiritual side of man that we should most be concerned about.
Heaven, Hell, life, death, forgiveness, judgment and Jesus Christ. These are the things (and the Person) that really matter.
2 comments:
Well said Fraser! I am so over the continual mind altering repetitive so called "news", regarding "climate change". Although I believe there is something happening with our weather, I believe it is has all to do with a leading up to end-time events according to the Word of God. I also believe God is being very patient wanting that all men would come to the saving knowledge and belief in the Lord Jesus Christ for their salvation, but with much sadness I know there are a great number who reject this truth.
There is a lot of deception within the Church today and I fear it has been born out of a very liberal approach to the Word of God and a seriously defective idea to need and want the world to like them, when the Bible states otherwise.
I have questioned some on the "mother earth" statement that is often heard in particular in news reports. Of course their response is always different and when I suggest there is an alternative and much more plausible reason behind events that are happening, more often than not my suggestion is very quickly dismissed and the subject changed.
I guess we keep doing what we are doing and let the Holy Spirit do His work as well. I thank God that by His mercy and grace I have been given eyes to see and ears to hear and a heart that yearns for God's Truth and His one day return to take us, those who love Him, to be with Him always. What a great day that will be, maranatha, but until then we continue to press forward in reaching out to build up those who are of the faith and to tell of the Good News to those who are perishing.
Take care my friend, keep up the good work.
Colleen
Thanks.
I believe you're dead right. The forces of anti Christ are gaining momentum even now. The world system is becoming more and more anti God. Christ is mocked openly. Bible believing Christianity is under open but subtle attack in the mainstream media.
I am rejoicing brother. Surely Jesus comes soon.
We must, as you say, keep on preaching the Gospel of Christ, with love and compassion, for the day comes when no one can work.
Maranatha indeed!
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