Jawbones

Judges 15:16"And Samson said, With the JAWBONE of an ass, heaps upon heaps, with the jaw of an ass have I slain a thousand men."

Gentle Readers,

I am not a politician, nor am I too interested in the elections except to point out where our leaders are and what they should be doing. The Bible teaches that Sampson killed 1000's with the jawbone of an ass and we have heard so many jawboning asses killing us with all of their hot air (speak to me about global warming and I’ll tell you where most of it comes from) In any case since most are not interested in History (tell me that you didn’t sleep in History class!) So from time to time I share a wee bit of History. For example did you know that it is the duty of Congress to make and enforce the laws of the land (impartially) which is why I get so upset with our Government the U.S., not Ireland. Because Congress does not have the backbone to take the lead as they should (it is not G.W. Bush’s war) For water will find it own level or put another way If congress does not do their job then some else will for example President G. W. Bush, don’t blame one man when there is guilt enough to go around). For gentle Reader, congress went along and it make no difference whether you’re a Republican or Democrat if you don’t do what’s right then your part of the problem and not part of the solution. So far the only candidate (and he won’t be elected) who has been (in my mind) absolutely consistent is (like him or not has been Congressman Ron Paul. (I probably won’t vote for him but his has told the truth IMHO) So let me change the subject for a moment and speak of another ass (Biblical type and someone who didn’t do what he should have. Read and learn Gentle reader.

 

A HEBREW SAGE MIGHT SAY. . .

Jesting and light-sarcasm accustom a man to lewdness.

REMEMBER BALAAM

"O MY people, REMEMBER what Balak king of Moab plotted against you, and how Balaam son of Beor responded to him. Recall your passage from Shittim to Gilgal - the crossing of the Jordan - and you will recognize the gracious and righteous acts of the LORD." [Micah (Michah) 6. 5 Tanakh, Nevi'im]

The NEW COVENANT writers have left us serious reflecting warnings in regards to Balaam. Peter warned against the way of Balaam; the book of Jude, against the error of Balaam; and John, against the doctrine of Balaam. CREATOR GOD evidently considers these warnings necessary and appropriate for CHRISTians today as well.

Although Balaam was a genuine prophet [Numbers (B'Midvar) 22. 7, 12] possessing great knowledge concerning ALMIGHTY GOD, and even received direct revelations from GOD MOST HIGH, he (Balaam) nevertheless was rebuked by the ALMIGHTY ONE for his iniquity by using a dumb donkey speaking with a man's voice to restrain the madness of the prophet. [2 Peter 2. 16]

The Way of Balaam was a readiness to prostitute one's high spiritual gifts and privileges, for they "loved the wages of unrighteousness." [2 Peter 2. 15] Many are willing to preach contrary to GOD'S HOLY INERRANT WORD for personal gain.

The Error of Balaam was evidently his willingness to compromise his own standards of morality and truth in order "run greedily" to accommodate those of his pagan patrons "for profit." [Jude 1. 11]

The Doctrine of Balaam was already penetrating in the church in John's day, teachers used their own teaching authority to persuade GOD's people that it was all right for them to compromise their standards, even "to commit fornication" with their idol-worshipping enemies. "But I have a few things against you, because you have there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual immorality." [Revelation 2. 14]

We are faced with similar influences that are shamefully exploiting true CHRISTian ministry today. Those clear warnings against "Balaam-ism" are still compelling and urgently essential. That is why the faithful prophet Micah, urged GOD's people to "REMEMBER Balaam" and his fatally disastrous end - - the children of Israel killed him with a sword.

Will you heed OMNIPOTENT GOD'S warning, or will you go along with the crowd by discarding the eternal for the temporal?

 It is said Gentle Reader, that those who don't pay attention to History are bound to repeat it!

 I am just saying,

Love Denis