For the first time since the days of the Civil War, the political atmosphere in the United States is so violently divided that our future may be in peril. But not everyone is hesitant to proclaim that the current political climate in the United States is fraught with dread. In the event that we link it to prophesies of the latter days, we will be chastised for making predictions that are potentially harmful. We are entrusted with seeing politics as a method of salvaging the country separate from re-establishing a connection with God if we keep it in the arena of politics alone. What should we do? While Pastor Robert Jeffress is not wholly disregarded as an excessive doomsayer, he is given a bit less credibility by an author who is content to close his post with this august warning. This criticism was published in a recent article that was published in the Christian Post. When we go beyond what is acceptable in this area, we are doing damage to the credibility of eschatological. The lesson was to be prepared, but not to make any predictions. In the event that no dates are provided, the issue does not include forecasts or prophesies. On the other hand, my Father is the only one who is aware of that day and hour. Not even the angels of heaven are aware of it. [Matthew 24:36] Jeffress did not provide any specific dates for the second coming of the Lord; however, he did make some statements that have struck a chord with those individuals who are struggling to reconcile our national pride and respect for the office of the president at the same time that they are watching the most dictatorial and immoral president in our nation’s history shake our foundations to their very core. Jeffress asserts unequivocally that he does not think that Barack Obama is the antichrist; but, he is not ready to claim that he has not exerted antichrist influence in a manner that no other president has done before him. Is what he says true? Someone may argue that it is dependent on who you ask. In order to accomplish the goals of this essay, we shall not consult any other sources but instead rely only on the scriptures. This is not difficult at all. We merely need to ask two or three questions that are straightforward. When it comes to marriages between a single man and a single woman, is the attack biblical? Does the Bible give its blessing to the practice of abortion, which is the squandering of human lives? Is God completely okay with homosexuality, and if he is completely okay with it, when did he alter his opinion about the subject? The response to these questions, when seen through the lens of the biblical perspective, makes it very evident that our President has either executed or inaugurated a number of the most antichrist actions in the history of our country. Is there a point of contention? Exactly, Jeffress nailed the nail on the head with his statement! It is important to note that the course of history has demonstrated that scripturally based predictions and prophecies, in addition to well learned general prognostications based on history, trends, and behaviors, have never been the problem. The problem, on the other hand, has been the failure to pay attention to these predictions and prophecies ever since beginning of time. We are falling into subtle traps when we cherry-pick our theology and pay attention to prevalent sayings of the day. Adages, quips, or sayings that are often heard are examples of common sayings. These sayings are repeated up to the point when they are raised to the level of reality; in some cases, they are even considered to be biblical truths. An excellent illustration of this is the proverb that states, “God helps those who assist themselves.” What a ridiculous thing this is! In reality, just the opposite is stated in the Bible. It is proclaimed throughout the whole of the account of the Good Samaritan as well as in several sections of the Bible that God is and has always been the one who assists those who are in need, and that he also anticipates that we will do the same. When he cries out, he will save those who are in need; he will also save those who are destitute and those who have no one to assist them. (Psalm 72:12) Our willingness to reduce or deny God’s authority in favor of a more eclectic theology that we have hand-picked for our own use – or misuse – is another factor that contributes to the puerile level of misguidance that is inherent in the majority of common sayings that are not based on the Bible and are not checked. It is an eclectic and heterogeneously launched apostasy to choose the coruscated luscious cherries that we adore from the theology of the bible while leaving the bitter berries unchosen. Despite the fact that it is a kind of apostasy that does not disrupt our comfort zone, it is still a form of apostasy regardless of the term it is given. We are going to concentrate on just one of the many instances that are accessible to us. Not only does it relate to a prevalent mindset in the United States of America, but it also points to a widespread adage that most likely began with Satan and has been handed about for decades. The phrase “Religion and politics don’t mix” must have been something that the founding fathers had never heard before while they were writing the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Those individuals seemed to be of the opinion that the nation would not have any hope of success if it did not have religious beliefs, confidence in God, and obedience of the Word of God. The battle between political correctness and God’s will When there is a need for emphasis, the Bible often use the phrase “ordained” to plant the concept that a measure has been established by God and must be given full attention by people who profess to be his. There are sixteen instances of the term in the Old Testament, whereas there are twenty instances in the New Testament. Only two examples of the term will be the center of our attention. In the same way, the Lord has commanded that those who proclaim the gospel should also live according to biblical principles. Revelation 9:14 This God-ordained requirement is followed by a multitude of sermons, fundraisers, pastor appreciation days, and all the way up to the excessive doctrines that are now often referred to as the “prosperity gospel.” One of the most widely accepted, widely repeated, and completely distorted passages in the Bible is this one. Some ministries have been dominated by the emphasis of this text and others like it, to the neglect of the biblical message that is being preached. What God has ordered is something that no one would ever consider disobeying, would they actually? Allow every soul to submit itself to the authority of the higher forces. Because there is no power other than that of God, and the powers that are in place are appointed by God. (Romans 13: 1) There is a problem with us now. It was God’s will that members of the civil administration and preachers should be compensated. How could he possibly do that? Our solution to this is to pray for our leaders, and then to shelter behind the argument that “faith and politics do not mix.” We are unable to even fathom the possibility of being politically involved, much alone being knowledgeable on the functioning of the government and the individuals who are vying for the position of head of that government. Rather of seeing voting as a responsibility, we argue about who has the right to vote. In order to escape something that the Bible describes as being “ordained by God,” we make use of every petty excuse that is known to man. In the process of picking and selecting what God considers to be decreed, we have taken the ultimate power away from God and given it to us alone. It should come as no surprise that the Apostle Peter felt compelled to warn us about this: “As well as in all of his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which there are certain things that are difficult to understand, which those who are unlearned and unstable distort, as they do also with the other scriptures, to their own ruin.” (16th verse of 2 Peter) If you just preach the gospel, then everything that is negative will disappear – this is the gospel of naiveté. My writings are filled with blog responses from well-meaning Christians who pontificate that if we just proclaim the gospel all over the globe, then evil would be tamed. This is the case in many of my publications. In point of fact, the Bible states that after we have spread the gospel to every corner of the globe, the antichrist will come forward to fight against us with a great deal of ferocity. Revelation 13:7 Is it sufficient to just proclaim the gospel as a solution to the problem of disregarding who is permitted to join the controlling class of our governance? Is this the day to take solace in the tired, completely unbiblical call to actively pursue the best in all aspects of life, while excluding government and politics? The most critical time in our history has arrived, and we are currently experiencing the promulgation of antichrist laws and mandates. Is this the day to take solace in this call? Permit me to paraphrase Edmund Burke one more time, even though I know it will make you rather bored. This is the only thing that is required for evil to prevail, and that is for good men to do nothing. It is possible that the aphorism of Burke may be understood more clearly if it is inverted. In order for evil to prevail, all that is required is for wicked persons to engage in every possible activity. This tendency is already well established in this nation, therefore this is not something you should look at right now! The essays and reports written by Reverend Michael Bresciani, a journalist, have been posted on American Prophet.org since 2005. In addition, this website also features news and reviews, which has earned it the moniker of “The Website for Insight.” His timely reports and writings have been published in print and online journals and magazines and have been read by millions of people all over the world and nationwide. Please follow us on both Facebook and Twitter.
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