Signs

A HEBREW SAGE MIGHT SAY. . .
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SIGNS of the TIMES
"Woe! to those who call evil good, and good evil; who present darkness as light and light as darkness; who present bitter as sweet, and sweet as bitter! WOE! to those who are so wise - in their own opinion; so clever - in their own judgment!" [Isaiah (Yeshayah) 5. 20 - 21 Tanakh, Nevi'im]

There is an increasing demand to change the mind-set of entire nations using "collective reasoning" to call what is actually evil, good; and what is good, evil. There are many in high governmental positions, the media, and even churches who are deliberately promoting and tolerating homosexual acceptance, murder of unborn children, rape, debauchery and desires of every kind including cultic practices and worshiping other gods. When people insist that one must be loving, and tolerant, and forced into accepting such abominable practices, they are actually the threat to survival for those who are passionate in their belief and worship of the Most High GOD. To tolerate such sinful indulgence is completely against Almighty GOD and His Righteous Laws. This is not a new thing, "the inhabitants of Sodom were exceedingly wicked sinners against the LORD." [Genesis (Bereshith) 13. 13 Tanakh, Torah] The end result, the Righteous Judge rained down fire and brimstones and destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.

At the time of the flood, the earth was full of violence. "The earth became corrupt before GOD; and the earth was filled with violence and lawlessness. And Elohiym said to Noah, 'I have decided to put an end to all flesh, for the earth is filled with violence and lawlessness and because of them, I am about to destroy them with the earth.'" [Genesis (Bereshith) 6. 11, 13 Tanakh, Torah]

Those who mention the name of GOD Most High are considered to be criminal, right-wingers, dogmatists, bigots, and even called "a threat to the nation." It is considered intolerant to say the "truth" is the "TRUTH." Common sense has been pushed aside by what is considered common courtesy - - as we dutifully avoid, at all costs, logically inferring that others are wrong.

The Great Creator GOD revels Himself as the unique Measure & Personification of Absolute Truth. He alone holds the singular role of being Creator & Sustainer of the heavens and the earth. [Genesis/Bereshith 1] Our Merciful GOD is intolerant as well as tolerant. . . He makes the standards! When we tolerate what He does not tolerate or fail to tolerate what He does tolerate, that is what the Holy Scriptures call "SIN" and sin leads to death. "Your iniquities have been a barrier between you and your GOD, your SINS have made Him turn His face away and refuse to hear you." [Isaiah (Yeshayah) 59. 2 Tanakh, Nevi'im]

Although the Holy ONE will not tolerate sin, He is more than tolerant; He is compassionate and merciful, jealous and vigilant. Furthermore, He is "THE RIGHTEOUS JUDGE" and His judgment stands. The prophets all tell of GOD's righteousness and of His wondrous redemption and renewal for those who will turn away from the things He absolutely will not tolerate.

What will it take to wake some people up? Messiah Jesus said, "HYPOCRITES! You know how to discern the face of the sky, but you cannot discern the signs of the times." [Matthew 16. 2 - 3]

Some things are worth standing up for (truth, righteousness, morals, integrity); real conviction and concern dictate that we do our best to present the honest facts. "Sanctify the LORD GOD in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed." [1 Peter 3. 15 - 16] "But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled...For it is better, if it is the will of GOD, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil." [1 Peter 3. 14, 17]

Even now the Author & Finisher of our faith invites us: "Come, let us reach an understanding - says the LORD. Though your sins are like crimson, they can turn snow-white; though they are red as dyed wool, they can become like fleece." [Isaiah (Yeshayah) 1. 18 Tanakh, Nevi'im] Contend (compete, challenge, argue, fight) for the Truth, it is the only life-giving matter of reconciliation to Omnipotent GOD.