DOES THE BIBLE TEACH CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE?
Jesus, the Apostles and Prophets of old displayed civil disobedience on numerous occasions! Did not Peter disobey direct commands by the Council to stop preaching and healing people in Jesus name? The Sadducees became so indignant over their proselytizing, they hastily threw Peter in Prison. That very same night, the Lord Jesus sent an Angel to open the Prison doors, led Peter out and instructed Peter to commit an act of disobedience toward the Saducees and go preach Jesus name once again in the open Market place! When the Sadducees heard that Peter had escaped and was preaching publicly, in Jesus name no less, they dragged Peter into their courts and sharply rebuked Peter, saying, "Did we not straightly command you to not preach in this name? What was Peter's reply? "Should we obey men, rather than God?" -(Acts 5:18-29). In this story, we not only see Peter committing acts of civil disobedience, but God Himself participated in the very act of civil disobedience with Peter! Or was it Peter committing acts of civil disobedience with God?
Then, what about Paul? And Silas? They were publicly and hastily accused, condemned and scourged, then put into prison.After punishing them, the Magistrates discovered that Paul was a Roman citizen, the Magistrates realized they had violated Roman Law, by violating Paul's Roman citizen RIGHTS to be heard and tried before a verdict. So the Magistrates sent the Sergeants to go tell Paul & Silas it was time to leave the prison, but Paul and Silas sharply refused and demanded that the Magistrate humble himself and come down to the prison to personally release them! -(Acts 16:35-39). Out of fear of being disciplined by his Roman superiors for jailing and condemning a Roman citizen (Paul) without a hearing, the Magistrate quickly came down to the Prison and escorted Paul out with personal apologies, out of fear that Paul would appeal his case to Rome!
Another time, Paul and a Roman soldier confronted the Jailer who was about to scourge Paul without a trial. Paul resisted punishment by exercising his Roman Citizen Right to first have a Trial, then demanded that his God ordained Rights (gleaned from scripture) as a Roman citizen be honored and the frightened magistrates hastily complied with the law that not only Rome enacted, but laws that God Himself had revealed through scripture! - (Deu 19:15) • (Joh 7:51) • (Act 22:24-29) • (2Co 13:1). In many nations where the Apostles had traversed to preach the gospel in, it was unlawful for them to do so in those heathen nations, but they obeyed the Great Commission of Jesus, rather than obeying man's laws and thus committed acts of civil disobedience in the act of preaching the gospel! So, I ask you again, should we obey men, rather than God my brethren?
Remember when Paul preached in Ephesus, against their idols, saying that there were no "gods" made with human hands? The citizens of Ephesus rose up against Paul and the disciples with him because they feared losing their lucrative income by manufacturing and selling of idols forged in the image of Diana. There was a law in Ephesus that said, "Seeing then that these things (idols of gods/godesses, like Diana) cannot be spoken against, you ought to be quiet and do nothing rashly". Yet the Apostles preached on! ~ (Act 19:36)
And what about the Prophets of old? The stories are too numerous to list here, hence, we shall relay only several stories. As for the rest of those acts of civil disobedience by the Prophets, we shall list the verses below. There is a time and purpose for everything under the heavens! - (Ecc 3:3-11). And the time for Church-Pastors-Elders-Deacons and laymen alike, to act in civil disobedience, against evil wickedness has come upon us, brethren! For the Holy Righteousness of God commands that we disobey, contend with and expose the evil men of our generation, accordingly! -(Pro 28:4-5) • (Eph 5:10-11) • (Isa 10:1-2). Acts of Righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a reproach to any people! -(Pro 14:34). Scripture instructs & encourages us to commit acts of Righteousness by electing/choosing/voting for able men, who fear God, love truth and hate covetousness -(Exo 18:21).
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EXODUS 18:21
You shalt provide out of all the people capable men, such as fear God, men of truth
hating covetousness; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, and
rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens!
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Why should we vote for Public Servants that hate coveting to keep watch over us? Because Communism is based upon COVETING THY NEIGHBOR'S GOODS and their main sinister goal is utter and complete ABOLITION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY, wherein the STATE OWNS everything, including you, thus redistributing the world's wealth & resources to whomever, whenever and however they see fit... Communists covet our businesses, economy, government power, cars, children, education, media, water-food, farms and etc. Communists seek to own/control/possess all resources, powers and people, except our jobs!
Our nation is at a tipping point, at a crossroad, currently stuck in the valley of indecision, being swayed, deceived and intimidated into the ungodliness of Socialism. The question is, what stance will American Church take? Righteousness or Unrighteousness? God or man? The Word or the World? Right or Wrong? Good or Evil? Left or Right? The Bible or Bayonet?
Jesus, the Apostles and Prophets of old displayed civil disobedience on numerous occasions! Did not Peter disobey direct commands by the Council to stop preaching and healing people in Jesus name? The Sadducees became so indignant over their proselytizing, they hastily threw Peter in Prison. That very same night, the Lord Jesus sent an Angel to open the Prison doors, led Peter out and instructed Peter to commit an act of disobedience toward the Saducees and go preach Jesus name once again in the open Market place! When the Sadducees heard that Peter had escaped and was preaching publicly, in Jesus name no less, they dragged Peter into their courts and sharply rebuked Peter, saying, "Did we not straightly command you to not preach in this name? What was Peter's reply? "Should we obey men, rather than God?" -(Acts 5:18-29). In this story, we not only see Peter committing acts of civil disobedience, but God Himself participated in the very act of civil disobedience with Peter! Or was it Peter committing acts of civil disobedience with God?
Then, what about Paul? And Silas? They were publicly and hastily accused, condemned and scourged, then put into prison.After punishing them, the Magistrates discovered that Paul was a Roman citizen, the Magistrates realized they had violated Roman Law, by violating Paul's Roman citizen RIGHTS to be heard and tried before a verdict. So the Magistrates sent the Sergeants to go tell Paul & Silas it was time to leave the prison, but Paul and Silas sharply refused and demanded that the Magistrate humble himself and come down to the prison to personally release them! -(Acts 16:35-39). Out of fear of being disciplined by his Roman superiors for jailing and condemning a Roman citizen (Paul) without a hearing, the Magistrate quickly came down to the Prison and escorted Paul out with personal apologies, out of fear that Paul would appeal his case to Rome!
Another time, Paul and a Roman soldier confronted the Jailer who was about to scourge Paul without a trial. Paul resisted punishment by exercising his Roman Citizen Right to first have a Trial, then demanded that his God ordained Rights (gleaned from scripture) as a Roman citizen be honored and the frightened magistrates hastily complied with the law that not only Rome enacted, but laws that God Himself had revealed through scripture! - (Deu 19:15) • (Joh 7:51) • (Act 22:24-29) • (2Co 13:1). In many nations where the Apostles had traversed to preach the gospel in, it was unlawful for them to do so in those heathen nations, but they obeyed the Great Commission of Jesus, rather than obeying man's laws and thus committed acts of civil disobedience in the act of preaching the gospel! So, I ask you again, should we obey men, rather than God my brethren?
Remember when Paul preached in Ephesus, against their idols, saying that there were no "gods" made with human hands? The citizens of Ephesus rose up against Paul and the disciples with him because they feared losing their lucrative income by manufacturing and selling of idols forged in the image of Diana. There was a law in Ephesus that said, "Seeing then that these things (idols of gods/godesses, like Diana) cannot be spoken against, you ought to be quiet and do nothing rashly". Yet the Apostles preached on! ~ (Act 19:36)
And what about the Prophets of old? The stories are too numerous to list here, hence, we shall relay only several stories. As for the rest of those acts of civil disobedience by the Prophets, we shall list the verses below. There is a time and purpose for everything under the heavens! - (Ecc 3:3-11). And the time for Church-Pastors-Elders-Deacons and laymen alike, to act in civil disobedience, against evil wickedness has come upon us, brethren! For the Holy Righteousness of God commands that we disobey, contend with and expose the evil men of our generation, accordingly! -(Pro 28:4-5) • (Eph 5:10-11) • (Isa 10:1-2). Acts of Righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a reproach to any people! -(Pro 14:34). Scripture instructs & encourages us to commit acts of Righteousness by electing/choosing/voting for able men, who fear God, love truth and hate covetousness -(Exo 18:21).
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EXODUS 18:21
You shalt provide out of all the people capable men, such as fear God, men of truth
hating covetousness; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, and
rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens!
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Why should we vote for Public Servants that hate coveting to keep watch over us? Because Communism is based upon COVETING THY NEIGHBOR'S GOODS and their main sinister goal is utter and complete ABOLITION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY, wherein the STATE OWNS everything, including you, thus redistributing the world's wealth & resources to whomever, whenever and however they see fit... Communists covet our businesses, economy, government power, cars, children, education, media, water-food, farms and etc. Communists seek to own/control/possess all resources, powers and people, except our jobs!
Our nation is at a tipping point, at a crossroad, currently stuck in the valley of indecision, being swayed, deceived and intimidated into the ungodliness of Socialism. The question is, what stance will American Church take? Righteousness or Unrighteousness? God or man? The Word or the World? Right or Wrong? Good or Evil? Left or Right? The Bible or Bayonet?
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PROVERBS 28:4-5
They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law, contend with
them. Evil men understand not justice: but they that seek the LORD understand all things!
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PROVERBS 28:4-5
They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law, contend with
them. Evil men understand not justice: but they that seek the LORD understand all things!
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MIDWIVES DISOBEY PHARAOH'S ABORTION LAWS:
In Exodus 1, the Egyptian Pharaoh gave the clear command to two Hebrew midwives that they were to kill all male Jewish babies. An extreme patriot would have carried out the government’s order, yet the Bible says that the midwives disobeyed Pharaoh and “feared God, and did not do as the king of Egypt had commanded them, but let the boys live” -(Exo 1:17). The Bible goes on to say, that the midwives lied unto Pharaoh about why they were letting the children live; yet even though they lied and disobeyed their government, “God was good to the midwives and the people multiplied and became very mighty, because the midwives feared God, He established households for them” -(Exo 1:20–21).
In fact, because of these acts of Civil Disobedience, Moses was spared and survived the Pharaoh's Holocaust against the Hebrews, who later, was mightily used by the Lord, to deliver the Hebrew children from Pharaoh's forced enslavement, brutality and genocide! If God was against Civil Disobedience, why then did God use this man Moses, who also disobeyed Egyptian laws. Nevertheless, it was God Almighty who evidently inspired the birth-mother of Moses to break Egyptian Law & place her son into an ark, to send him down river, where an Egyptian women discovered the babe Moses and had believed the gods divinely sent unto her, this miracle child . Imagine the outcome if Moses' mother disobeyed God? What was the LAW enacted by Pharaoh? The Law declared the MURDER ALL MALE CHILDREN. Moses mother committed an Act of Civil Disobedience against this wicked ungodly ruler & his law!
In Exodus 1, the Egyptian Pharaoh gave the clear command to two Hebrew midwives that they were to kill all male Jewish babies. An extreme patriot would have carried out the government’s order, yet the Bible says that the midwives disobeyed Pharaoh and “feared God, and did not do as the king of Egypt had commanded them, but let the boys live” -(Exo 1:17). The Bible goes on to say, that the midwives lied unto Pharaoh about why they were letting the children live; yet even though they lied and disobeyed their government, “God was good to the midwives and the people multiplied and became very mighty, because the midwives feared God, He established households for them” -(Exo 1:20–21).
In fact, because of these acts of Civil Disobedience, Moses was spared and survived the Pharaoh's Holocaust against the Hebrews, who later, was mightily used by the Lord, to deliver the Hebrew children from Pharaoh's forced enslavement, brutality and genocide! If God was against Civil Disobedience, why then did God use this man Moses, who also disobeyed Egyptian laws. Nevertheless, it was God Almighty who evidently inspired the birth-mother of Moses to break Egyptian Law & place her son into an ark, to send him down river, where an Egyptian women discovered the babe Moses and had believed the gods divinely sent unto her, this miracle child . Imagine the outcome if Moses' mother disobeyed God? What was the LAW enacted by Pharaoh? The Law declared the MURDER ALL MALE CHILDREN. Moses mother committed an Act of Civil Disobedience against this wicked ungodly ruler & his law!
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RAHAB LIED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS:
In Joshua 2:1-6, Rahab the Harlot of Jericho, directly disobeyed a command from the king of Jericho for his subjects to produce the 2-Israeli spies who had entered the city to gain intelligence for battle. Instead, Rahab lied to the Kings guards, telling them, "I know not where they are!", when in fact, Rahab knew exactly where they were, for she herself, hid them! Rahab had purposefully hid the 2-spies because she knew, it was the right thing to do, in the eyes of the Lord. Rahab later, let them down via a rope so they could escape. Even though Rahab had received a clear order from the top government official, she resisted the command and was redeemed from the city’s destruction when Joshua and the Israeli army destroyed it. As a result, Rahab and her immediate family members were spared when Jericho was overtaken by the Hebrew children.
*Notice: Lying to evil men who desire to do wickedness against the will of the Lord, His servants and/or the innocent, is not a sin. The commandment is not: "Thou shall not lie", but the commandment is: "Thou shall not bear false witness", as in, LYING UNDER OATH IN A COURT OF LAW against your neighbor, to cause him/her harm, when you know that they are innocent. Not all lying is sin. Did Christians sin by hiding Jews, who then purposefully lied, face-to-face, to the Nazi's, who inquired of them the whereabouts of Jews? ...Nay! Did God sin when a SPIRIT came before His Throne and offered to be a LYING SPIRIT in the mouths of the prophets of Baal, to confuse and defeat them? -(2Ki 22:21-23)
BIBLE FACTOID: Rahab the Harlot is later listed and identified in scripture! Rahab's name was legally sealed and recorded within the Jewish Journals of Birth Records and is listed as the proud ancestor of Jesus Christ our messiah! -(Mat 1:5). God honored Rahab for her lies to wicked officials and Her obedient bravery to do the right thing under the threat of death!
In Joshua 2:1-6, Rahab the Harlot of Jericho, directly disobeyed a command from the king of Jericho for his subjects to produce the 2-Israeli spies who had entered the city to gain intelligence for battle. Instead, Rahab lied to the Kings guards, telling them, "I know not where they are!", when in fact, Rahab knew exactly where they were, for she herself, hid them! Rahab had purposefully hid the 2-spies because she knew, it was the right thing to do, in the eyes of the Lord. Rahab later, let them down via a rope so they could escape. Even though Rahab had received a clear order from the top government official, she resisted the command and was redeemed from the city’s destruction when Joshua and the Israeli army destroyed it. As a result, Rahab and her immediate family members were spared when Jericho was overtaken by the Hebrew children.
*Notice: Lying to evil men who desire to do wickedness against the will of the Lord, His servants and/or the innocent, is not a sin. The commandment is not: "Thou shall not lie", but the commandment is: "Thou shall not bear false witness", as in, LYING UNDER OATH IN A COURT OF LAW against your neighbor, to cause him/her harm, when you know that they are innocent. Not all lying is sin. Did Christians sin by hiding Jews, who then purposefully lied, face-to-face, to the Nazi's, who inquired of them the whereabouts of Jews? ...Nay! Did God sin when a SPIRIT came before His Throne and offered to be a LYING SPIRIT in the mouths of the prophets of Baal, to confuse and defeat them? -(2Ki 22:21-23)
BIBLE FACTOID: Rahab the Harlot is later listed and identified in scripture! Rahab's name was legally sealed and recorded within the Jewish Journals of Birth Records and is listed as the proud ancestor of Jesus Christ our messiah! -(Mat 1:5). God honored Rahab for her lies to wicked officials and Her obedient bravery to do the right thing under the threat of death!
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GOD COMMANDS PROPHET SAMUEL TO PROTEST:
When God birthed the Nation of Israel after delivering them out from under the bondage of Egypt as slaves, time had passed and the Israelite's no longer wanted anything to do with God and His Plan for their nation. Israel eventually turned from God and instead worshiped false gods. When they became deluded and disinterested with God, they approached God’s Prophet Samuel and said “TELL GOD TO GIVE US A MAN KING TO JUDGE US, LIKE THE OTHER NATIONS”. Samuel attempted to persuade them otherwise and told them that God was their King and that no man is like unto Him. When Samuel presented their request unto the Lord, God told Samuel to, "listen to their voice. Only, you shall surely protest solemnly unto them and show them the kind of king who shall reign over them" - (1Sam 8:9).
Hence, the Prophet Samuel immediately complied and solemnly protested against them, saying, "A Man King will burden you with many taxes and steal your land, crops and children from you and lead you to worship false gods, causing God’s wrath and Judgment against you and your children". So how did the Israelites respond to Samuel's prophesy? They replied, “GIVE US A KING”. So the Lord said to Samuel, “They have rejected me as King. I shall give them what they want" -(1Sa 8:5‐22).
When God birthed the Nation of Israel after delivering them out from under the bondage of Egypt as slaves, time had passed and the Israelite's no longer wanted anything to do with God and His Plan for their nation. Israel eventually turned from God and instead worshiped false gods. When they became deluded and disinterested with God, they approached God’s Prophet Samuel and said “TELL GOD TO GIVE US A MAN KING TO JUDGE US, LIKE THE OTHER NATIONS”. Samuel attempted to persuade them otherwise and told them that God was their King and that no man is like unto Him. When Samuel presented their request unto the Lord, God told Samuel to, "listen to their voice. Only, you shall surely protest solemnly unto them and show them the kind of king who shall reign over them" - (1Sam 8:9).
Hence, the Prophet Samuel immediately complied and solemnly protested against them, saying, "A Man King will burden you with many taxes and steal your land, crops and children from you and lead you to worship false gods, causing God’s wrath and Judgment against you and your children". So how did the Israelites respond to Samuel's prophesy? They replied, “GIVE US A KING”. So the Lord said to Samuel, “They have rejected me as King. I shall give them what they want" -(1Sa 8:5‐22).
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DANIEL-SHADRACH-MESHACH-ABEDNEGO DEFY NO WORSHIP DECREE:
The Book of Daniel records a number of civil disobedience examples. The first is found in chapter 3 where Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego refused to bow down to the golden idol in disobedience to King Nebuchadnezzar’s command. As a result, they were thrown into the fiery furnace, but something strange happened... Although they had thrown in 3-persons into the fiery furnace, lo and behold, there were 4-men now in the fiery furnace and the flames were not consuming them! When they realized these 3-men were highly favored by God, they removed them from the fiery furnace and the clothes on their backs and the very hairs on their head and arms were not singed, nor did their very clothes smell of smoke!
The second is in chapter 6 where Daniel defies King Darius’ decree to not pray to anyone other than the king. As a result, Daniel was thrown into the Lion's Den, yet the Lions opened not their mouths to devour Daniel. And in the morning, when the King had discovered that the Lions devoured not Daniel, the King immediately ordered Daniel removed and those wicked LEGISLATORS who had made such a frivolous and wicked NO-PRAYER DECREE to entrap Daniel, were thrown alive into the Lion's Den... Glory Hallelujah!!!
Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego defied Babylonian Laws by committing acts of Civil Disobedience against their unrighteous laws and when they did, God came mightily to their rescue with Divine miracles! If we will follow their example, our God is ready, willing and able to deliver us from the hands of wicked men via miracles!
In both cases above, God rescued His people from the death penalty that was imposed against them, signaling His pleasure and approval of their actions. It is now high-time for the Church to take right biblical ground and rise to the occasion, for such a time as this, to stop fearing man, to stop defending our reputation and rather, to stand upon the Word of God for our fellow-man, to uphold His laws, and resist/contend & expose wicked rulers of this day & age! The fear of man is a snare, but the Righteous are bold as a lion! -(Pro 29:25)
The Book of Daniel records a number of civil disobedience examples. The first is found in chapter 3 where Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego refused to bow down to the golden idol in disobedience to King Nebuchadnezzar’s command. As a result, they were thrown into the fiery furnace, but something strange happened... Although they had thrown in 3-persons into the fiery furnace, lo and behold, there were 4-men now in the fiery furnace and the flames were not consuming them! When they realized these 3-men were highly favored by God, they removed them from the fiery furnace and the clothes on their backs and the very hairs on their head and arms were not singed, nor did their very clothes smell of smoke!
The second is in chapter 6 where Daniel defies King Darius’ decree to not pray to anyone other than the king. As a result, Daniel was thrown into the Lion's Den, yet the Lions opened not their mouths to devour Daniel. And in the morning, when the King had discovered that the Lions devoured not Daniel, the King immediately ordered Daniel removed and those wicked LEGISLATORS who had made such a frivolous and wicked NO-PRAYER DECREE to entrap Daniel, were thrown alive into the Lion's Den... Glory Hallelujah!!!
Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego defied Babylonian Laws by committing acts of Civil Disobedience against their unrighteous laws and when they did, God came mightily to their rescue with Divine miracles! If we will follow their example, our God is ready, willing and able to deliver us from the hands of wicked men via miracles!
In both cases above, God rescued His people from the death penalty that was imposed against them, signaling His pleasure and approval of their actions. It is now high-time for the Church to take right biblical ground and rise to the occasion, for such a time as this, to stop fearing man, to stop defending our reputation and rather, to stand upon the Word of God for our fellow-man, to uphold His laws, and resist/contend & expose wicked rulers of this day & age! The fear of man is a snare, but the Righteous are bold as a lion! -(Pro 29:25)
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MOSES STANDS AGAINST PHARAOH:
Moses stood up to Pharaoh under God’s charge saying, “Let my people go!” - (Exo 8:1). The repeated rejections by Pharaoh, did not deter Moses from pressing forward under God’s guidance and in obedience to God's command for Moses to speak-up, speak-out and to fear not man - (Exo 9:13)
ELIJAH STANDS AGAINST KINGS:
Elijah stood up in defiance to 3-evil kings (Ahab, Ahaziah, Jehoram) throughout his prophetic career, condemning their sins & idolatry - (1Ki 17 • 2Ki 1 • 2Ch 21)
NATHAN EXPOSES KING DAVID:
Nathan stood up to defy King David despite cover-ups and intimidation to call the king on the carpet for his sins of adultery, deception and murder - (2Sa 12)
MORDECAI AND ESTHER WITHSTAND HAMAN:
Mordecai, Esther’s cousin and guardian, stood up to Haman. He could not be intimidated into bowing down to the haughty politician -(Est 2:3). Esther stood up to present herself uninvited to King Xerxes (her husband) despite the sever ban against it. Esther knowing that such courage would put her life on the line, she boldly declared: “If I perish, I perish” - (Est 4:16 • Est 5:2),
JOHN THE BAPTIST PUBLICLY REBUKES KING HEROD:
John the Baptist fearlessly and publicly rebuked Herod Antipas for stealing his brother’s wife and for “all the wicked things Herod had done” -(Luk 3:19)
STEPHEN PUBLICLY REBUKES SANHEDRIN OFFICIALS:
Stephen wasn't intimidated by the Sanhedrin, the center of local political power. He stood up boldly before them on trial in the face of false witnesses -(Acts 7)
JESUS TURNS OVER TABLES AND REBUKES OFFICIALS:
Jesus vocally and publicly opposed and exposed the crimes and sins of the local judiciary and civic leaders of his day (sadducess, scribes, chief priests, pharisees, lawyers, king). Jesus also turned over the tables of the greedy money-changers who had turned His Father's House of Prayer into a den of thieves, then made a whip and beat them with it, to remove them out of the Temple accordingly! - (Mat 23:13 • Luk 11:45-46 • Luk 13:31-32 • Joh 2:15-16)
Moses stood up to Pharaoh under God’s charge saying, “Let my people go!” - (Exo 8:1). The repeated rejections by Pharaoh, did not deter Moses from pressing forward under God’s guidance and in obedience to God's command for Moses to speak-up, speak-out and to fear not man - (Exo 9:13)
ELIJAH STANDS AGAINST KINGS:
Elijah stood up in defiance to 3-evil kings (Ahab, Ahaziah, Jehoram) throughout his prophetic career, condemning their sins & idolatry - (1Ki 17 • 2Ki 1 • 2Ch 21)
NATHAN EXPOSES KING DAVID:
Nathan stood up to defy King David despite cover-ups and intimidation to call the king on the carpet for his sins of adultery, deception and murder - (2Sa 12)
MORDECAI AND ESTHER WITHSTAND HAMAN:
Mordecai, Esther’s cousin and guardian, stood up to Haman. He could not be intimidated into bowing down to the haughty politician -(Est 2:3). Esther stood up to present herself uninvited to King Xerxes (her husband) despite the sever ban against it. Esther knowing that such courage would put her life on the line, she boldly declared: “If I perish, I perish” - (Est 4:16 • Est 5:2),
JOHN THE BAPTIST PUBLICLY REBUKES KING HEROD:
John the Baptist fearlessly and publicly rebuked Herod Antipas for stealing his brother’s wife and for “all the wicked things Herod had done” -(Luk 3:19)
STEPHEN PUBLICLY REBUKES SANHEDRIN OFFICIALS:
Stephen wasn't intimidated by the Sanhedrin, the center of local political power. He stood up boldly before them on trial in the face of false witnesses -(Acts 7)
JESUS TURNS OVER TABLES AND REBUKES OFFICIALS:
Jesus vocally and publicly opposed and exposed the crimes and sins of the local judiciary and civic leaders of his day (sadducess, scribes, chief priests, pharisees, lawyers, king). Jesus also turned over the tables of the greedy money-changers who had turned His Father's House of Prayer into a den of thieves, then made a whip and beat them with it, to remove them out of the Temple accordingly! - (Mat 23:13 • Luk 11:45-46 • Luk 13:31-32 • Joh 2:15-16)
OTHER BIBLICAL ACTS OF CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE:
a) 1Kings 18:3-4 ~ Obadiah Hides God's Prophets From The Wicked Queen!
b) 2Ki 12:18-21 ~ Fatal Revolt (like the Revolutionary War) Against King Joash!
c) Acts 4:19-20 ~ Peter And John Disobey The Authorities Commands!
d) Rev 13:15 ~ Antichrist Enforces Mark, But We Disobey To Death!
a) 1Kings 18:3-4 ~ Obadiah Hides God's Prophets From The Wicked Queen!
b) 2Ki 12:18-21 ~ Fatal Revolt (like the Revolutionary War) Against King Joash!
c) Acts 4:19-20 ~ Peter And John Disobey The Authorities Commands!
d) Rev 13:15 ~ Antichrist Enforces Mark, But We Disobey To Death!
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GODLY FOUNDERS PRACTICED BIBLICAL CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE:
Hence, our Founders and citizen colonists alike, extensively studied scripture and they especially viewed the book of Hebrews, chapter-11 (hall of faith) as justification for resisting tyrants, ungodly and wicked men. Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah and others are all listed as “heroes of faith,” who were heavily invested in and whole-heartily involved with overthrowing oppressive governments, regimes and wicked rulers of their day... and they obeyed God, who declared to them: Micah 6:8 ~ He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does Jehovah require of you but to do justice and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God?
Hence, our Founding Fathers took scripture very seriously! Is it any wonder why they started the American Revolutionary War?, Who stood their ground at the Battle of Lexington where that first shot was heard around the world? Who devised the Boston Tea Party in protest to taxation without representation? Who eventually fought to abolish slavery, once they were grounded as a strong nation? Let's start taking God's advice and follow the example of these godly heroes of the faith, accordingly!
Lastly, our Founders were men of Prayer and often called for Days of public prayers and fasting before God. They did so, because scripture commanded them to do so! Christians are commanded to pray for their leaders and for Divine intervention in their daily lives: “First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity” ~ (1Tim 2:1–2).
Pray that President Trump wins 2024, Congress/Senate will be godly men & women who will lead our nation in prayer, fasting and repentance of our national & personal sins!
Hence, our Founders and citizen colonists alike, extensively studied scripture and they especially viewed the book of Hebrews, chapter-11 (hall of faith) as justification for resisting tyrants, ungodly and wicked men. Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah and others are all listed as “heroes of faith,” who were heavily invested in and whole-heartily involved with overthrowing oppressive governments, regimes and wicked rulers of their day... and they obeyed God, who declared to them: Micah 6:8 ~ He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does Jehovah require of you but to do justice and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God?
Hence, our Founding Fathers took scripture very seriously! Is it any wonder why they started the American Revolutionary War?, Who stood their ground at the Battle of Lexington where that first shot was heard around the world? Who devised the Boston Tea Party in protest to taxation without representation? Who eventually fought to abolish slavery, once they were grounded as a strong nation? Let's start taking God's advice and follow the example of these godly heroes of the faith, accordingly!
Lastly, our Founders were men of Prayer and often called for Days of public prayers and fasting before God. They did so, because scripture commanded them to do so! Christians are commanded to pray for their leaders and for Divine intervention in their daily lives: “First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity” ~ (1Tim 2:1–2).
Pray that President Trump wins 2024, Congress/Senate will be godly men & women who will lead our nation in prayer, fasting and repentance of our national & personal sins!
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FOUNDERS ENCOURAGE ACTS OF CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE:
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Without going into great detail, anyone who knows the Bible and their history, it should be abundantly clear that America is under the judgement of God. The hand-writing is on the proverbial wall and the signs are every-where present. Our church pulpits have become filled with girly men leaders who champion comfort, prosperity, licentiousness, false teachings and unsound doctrines, rather than boldly proclaiming the full gospel and exposing grievous sins of Church Leaders/Public Servants according to scripture! Out of fear of retribution from the State and/or the IRS, we see most Pastors refusing to address such wickedness permeating our schools, halls of government and our Judea-Christian Constitutional Republic, As a result of this unwise and foolish compromise, we have seen the rapid decline of both the Church and America, into a free-fall of selfishness, despiser of those that are good, accompanied by immorality of every kind being promoted, preened and openly rewarded for such ungodly behaviors and lifestyles. Where then is the voice of reason and righteousness from the pulpit? Where then are the Prophets of God in such a time as this? As the church goeth, so goeth the nation!
To verify this inconvenient and inescapable truth, you must obtain a copy of: THE HARBINGER - by Jonathan Cahn. I went to a book store with my kids, because they have a kids play section. So I bought a coffee and was curious about this book I've been hearing about on TV and from many of my close Christian friends! So I retrieved the book, THE HARBINGER from the shelf, sat down with my coffee and began to read. I was steadfastly glued by the first chapter. I could not put the book down, I wept incessantly and cried out to the Lord at the turn of every page! People were watching, but I did not care! This book was surely written by a Prophet of God and is the best book I have ever read, bar none, next to the Bible!
Well, 3-hours later, I read most of the book, had to leave due to previous engagements and returned in the following days, to finish reading THE HARBINGER. I could not purchase the book, because I simply did not have the funds at the time! Nevertheless my dear fellow citizens and brethren in the Lord, hear me loud and clear! Do not look away or ignore this prophetic message! God has spoken and is speaking! America is going to go through many troubles. Stock-up on food, water, medical supplies and self-defense mechanisms, now!
To verify this inconvenient and inescapable truth, you must obtain a copy of: THE HARBINGER - by Jonathan Cahn. I went to a book store with my kids, because they have a kids play section. So I bought a coffee and was curious about this book I've been hearing about on TV and from many of my close Christian friends! So I retrieved the book, THE HARBINGER from the shelf, sat down with my coffee and began to read. I was steadfastly glued by the first chapter. I could not put the book down, I wept incessantly and cried out to the Lord at the turn of every page! People were watching, but I did not care! This book was surely written by a Prophet of God and is the best book I have ever read, bar none, next to the Bible!
Well, 3-hours later, I read most of the book, had to leave due to previous engagements and returned in the following days, to finish reading THE HARBINGER. I could not purchase the book, because I simply did not have the funds at the time! Nevertheless my dear fellow citizens and brethren in the Lord, hear me loud and clear! Do not look away or ignore this prophetic message! God has spoken and is speaking! America is going to go through many troubles. Stock-up on food, water, medical supplies and self-defense mechanisms, now!
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"When a nation is to perish in its sins; tis in the church the leprosy begins!"
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YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK - WATCH VIDEO BELOW!!!
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AMERICA'S NATIONAL SINS ARE:
1) Shedding of Innocent Blood via Abortions ~ Pro 6:17 / Psa 139:13-16
2) Worship Economy/Mammon/Riches Rather Than God ~ Mat 4:10 / Mat 6:24
3) Shunning God From Our Government/Education & Culture ~ Jer 15:6 / Luke 12:8-9
GOD'S SOLUTION FOR AMERICA'S SINS:
1) 2CHR 7:14 ~ If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face
and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land...
2) PSA 33:12 ~ Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD and the people whom he has chosen for his inheritance
3) PROVERBS 14:34 ~ Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people
CHURCH NEEDS TO TAKE RIGHT POLITICAL GROUND:
1) EXODUS 18:21 ~ You shall choose from out of all the people able men, such as fear
God, men of truth, hating covetousness and place such over them, to be rulers!
2) PRO 28:4-5 ~ They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend
with them. Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things
3) ISAIAH 58:1 ~ Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet and shew unto my people their
transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins... (now go read the rest of chapter-58)
4) EPHESIANS 5:11 ~ And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them
1) Shedding of Innocent Blood via Abortions ~ Pro 6:17 / Psa 139:13-16
2) Worship Economy/Mammon/Riches Rather Than God ~ Mat 4:10 / Mat 6:24
3) Shunning God From Our Government/Education & Culture ~ Jer 15:6 / Luke 12:8-9
GOD'S SOLUTION FOR AMERICA'S SINS:
1) 2CHR 7:14 ~ If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face
and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land...
2) PSA 33:12 ~ Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD and the people whom he has chosen for his inheritance
3) PROVERBS 14:34 ~ Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people
CHURCH NEEDS TO TAKE RIGHT POLITICAL GROUND:
1) EXODUS 18:21 ~ You shall choose from out of all the people able men, such as fear
God, men of truth, hating covetousness and place such over them, to be rulers!
2) PRO 28:4-5 ~ They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend
with them. Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things
3) ISAIAH 58:1 ~ Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet and shew unto my people their
transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins... (now go read the rest of chapter-58)
4) EPHESIANS 5:11 ~ And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them
PAST PASTORS PREACH GODLY WISDOM:
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American Pastors of today desperately need a serious History lesson from godly Pastors of our forgotten past. Considered to be the biggest threat to the British Empire before, during and long after the American Revolutionary War, was not the Militia-men, or the Minute-men, or even America's finest soldiers! Oh no, it was not the skilled warriors of the Indian Tribes or the staunch French Resistance! So who then did the British consider to be their greatest foe and most dangerous threat within America? It was none other than the BLACK ROBE REGIMENT, who were the godly pastors of the American Church, who were aflame with the Fire of the Holy Ghost, preaching that Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people!
These Pastors of the Black Robe Regiment were the News Media outlet, who told their congregants who to vote for and who to not vote for! These Pastors were Prophets like Elijah and John the Baptist who publicly rebuked King Herod for having his way with his own brother's wife! It was the Pastors of America who taught, encouraged and practiced Acts of Civil Disobedience against wicked rulers in high and low-places! They held Protests, marches, prayer vigils, distributed fliers, leaf-lets and petitions. They preached on soap-boxes, in front of city-hall and were no respecters of persons! They demanded of their congregants to live holy, law-abiding lives, but woe unto that Public Servant who broke the laws of God which were woven into the very fabric of our laws, courts and culture!
These men are the true heroes of the foundation of America. Even George Washington acknowledged certain Pastors as the biggest heroes of the American Revolutionary War. Today's Pastors pale in comparison and have become apathetic, anemic and down-right useless in the area of Preaching Righteousness and teaching the Keys to Good Government according to scripture, according to the supreme laws of our land, etched into the Constitution and Declaration of Independence and bought with the lives, fortunes and sacred honor of godly Pastors in the Pulpit. Almost half of the signers were pastors of Churches!
If you are a Pastor of a church, you need to hear the word of the Lord regarding your role as a Leader in the community and not just inside the 4-walls of your church. Please take the time to watch this video below and to begin to study Christian American History and act accordingly, for God is calling our Nation to repentance and judgement will surely fall if you keep holding your tongue! God is raising up Pastors for such a time as this, to call America back to God. You in?
THE BLACK ROBE REGIMENT: by David Barton
These Pastors of the Black Robe Regiment were the News Media outlet, who told their congregants who to vote for and who to not vote for! These Pastors were Prophets like Elijah and John the Baptist who publicly rebuked King Herod for having his way with his own brother's wife! It was the Pastors of America who taught, encouraged and practiced Acts of Civil Disobedience against wicked rulers in high and low-places! They held Protests, marches, prayer vigils, distributed fliers, leaf-lets and petitions. They preached on soap-boxes, in front of city-hall and were no respecters of persons! They demanded of their congregants to live holy, law-abiding lives, but woe unto that Public Servant who broke the laws of God which were woven into the very fabric of our laws, courts and culture!
These men are the true heroes of the foundation of America. Even George Washington acknowledged certain Pastors as the biggest heroes of the American Revolutionary War. Today's Pastors pale in comparison and have become apathetic, anemic and down-right useless in the area of Preaching Righteousness and teaching the Keys to Good Government according to scripture, according to the supreme laws of our land, etched into the Constitution and Declaration of Independence and bought with the lives, fortunes and sacred honor of godly Pastors in the Pulpit. Almost half of the signers were pastors of Churches!
If you are a Pastor of a church, you need to hear the word of the Lord regarding your role as a Leader in the community and not just inside the 4-walls of your church. Please take the time to watch this video below and to begin to study Christian American History and act accordingly, for God is calling our Nation to repentance and judgement will surely fall if you keep holding your tongue! God is raising up Pastors for such a time as this, to call America back to God. You in?
THE BLACK ROBE REGIMENT: by David Barton
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IMPORTANT CHRISTIAN PATRIOT LINKS:,
● ACLJ MINISTRY - Christian Lawyer and American History expert who has argued before the Supreme Court many times before is an excellent godly source!
● WALL BUILDERS - The most comprehensive, biblical, constitutional, legal, moral, historically correct, accurate and effective Ministry in all America today!
● BORN IN THE USA - Christian Patriot FB Group page that glorifies Jesus, shares Bible, American History, Founders, Israel, Prophecy and daily News!
● ACLJ MINISTRY - Christian Lawyer and American History expert who has argued before the Supreme Court many times before is an excellent godly source!
● WALL BUILDERS - The most comprehensive, biblical, constitutional, legal, moral, historically correct, accurate and effective Ministry in all America today!
● BORN IN THE USA - Christian Patriot FB Group page that glorifies Jesus, shares Bible, American History, Founders, Israel, Prophecy and daily News!
CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE — CONCLUSION:
● Churches are automatically Tax-Exempt and not required by law to become 501(c)3... See proof here: TAX-1 ● SOLUTION
● The Supreme Court has declared and ruled 501(c)3 Johnson Amendment as invalid and unconstitutional... See proof here: TAX-2
● Pastors need to relinquish IRS Tax-Exempt Status scam which was designed by a wicked President Johnson to entrap and chill the church!
● Pastors need to teach, encourage, publicly support and endorse godly men and women from their respective congregations to run for office!
● Christians are permitted to promote installation of new government leaders within the laws established, by voting for godly men as their rulers!
● Christian who disobey evil government, can resist/flee government and appeal to government’s punishment for his actions as Apostles exemplified
● Civil disobedience is permitted when the government’s laws, commands and decrees are in direct violation of God’s laws, commands and/or decrees!
● Christians must resist government which commands or compels evil, by working nonviolently within the laws of land to alter government sanctioned evil
● Churches are automatically Tax-Exempt and not required by law to become 501(c)3... See proof here: TAX-1 ● SOLUTION
● The Supreme Court has declared and ruled 501(c)3 Johnson Amendment as invalid and unconstitutional... See proof here: TAX-2
● Pastors need to relinquish IRS Tax-Exempt Status scam which was designed by a wicked President Johnson to entrap and chill the church!
● Pastors need to teach, encourage, publicly support and endorse godly men and women from their respective congregations to run for office!
● Christians are permitted to promote installation of new government leaders within the laws established, by voting for godly men as their rulers!
● Christian who disobey evil government, can resist/flee government and appeal to government’s punishment for his actions as Apostles exemplified
● Civil disobedience is permitted when the government’s laws, commands and decrees are in direct violation of God’s laws, commands and/or decrees!
● Christians must resist government which commands or compels evil, by working nonviolently within the laws of land to alter government sanctioned evil
READ IRS CODE & REGULATION BELOW
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IRS LAW ~ Churches, Integrated Auxiliaries, Conventions or Associations of Churches
Churches (including integrated auxiliaries, conventions or associations of churches) that meet the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of Internal Revenue Code
are automatically considered tax exempt and are not required to apply for or obtain recognition of exempt status from the IRS.
Donors are allowed to claim a charitable deduction for donations to a church that meets the section 501(c)(3) requirements even though
the church has neither sought nor received IRS recognition that it is tax exempt... (see IRS pic below & law here): TAX-1 ● TAX-2 ● SOLUTION
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IRS LAW ~ Churches, Integrated Auxiliaries, Conventions or Associations of Churches
Churches (including integrated auxiliaries, conventions or associations of churches) that meet the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of Internal Revenue Code
are automatically considered tax exempt and are not required to apply for or obtain recognition of exempt status from the IRS.
Donors are allowed to claim a charitable deduction for donations to a church that meets the section 501(c)(3) requirements even though
the church has neither sought nor received IRS recognition that it is tax exempt... (see IRS pic below & law here): TAX-1 ● TAX-2 ● SOLUTION
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