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Ephesians 4:26 says, “Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath.”  This passage of scripture teaches us that it is okay to be angry, but sin not.  That is, be angry, but do not allow evil spirits such as the, spirit of revenge-spite, spirit of jealousy, spirit of unforgiveness, spirit of fear, spirit of anger-rage, spirit of hatred, spirit of cruelty, spirit of strife, spirit of contention, spirit of competition, spirit of envy, spirit causing division, spirit of murder, etc. to enter your heart."...Resist the devil, and he will flee from you," James 4:7.  Try to resolve your anger before the sun sets. This might sound impossible, but it can be done with forgiveness, prayer, fasting, and meditation. 

The Hebrew word basically means “to smear with liquid.” Oil was applied to a person or an object to symbolize dedication to a special service. In the Christian Greek Scriptures, the word is also used of the pouring out of holy spirit on those chosen for the heavenly hope. In Luke 4:18-19 says, 18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, 19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord. In Psalm 105:15 the bible says, "Touch not mine anointed, do my prophets no harm." We mainly think of this phrase as a warning in reference to Old Testament prophets or present-day ministers who stand for truth. It appears to be a declaration of God's protection over his servants especially his anointed ones and his children who love and obey his holy divine will for their lives. But the context of the warning reveals a further meaning. It also has to do with a covenant God made with Abraham. In the covenant, God promised to give Abraham title to the land of Canaan:

1. In Genesis 12:1-3, God told Abraham (formerly called Abram) that he wanted him to get our of his country, away from his family, and his father’s home to a land he will show him. And after God told Abraham he would make of him a great nation; bless him; make his name great; be a blessing; and that all families of the earth would be blessed. God told Abraham he would bless them that bless him and curse them that curse him.

2. In 1 Samuel 24:10, after David was anointed King of Israel he feared for his life and was hiding from the former king, Saul because he wanted to kill him. David had an opportunity to kill Saul, but he did not because he did not want to harm God’s anointed.

3. In Psalm 105:15, the word says “Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm." This brief verse contains a powerful warning from our Lord. And he means every word of it: woe to any nation or individual who lays a hand on those who are chosen of God. And woe to anyone who does harm to his prophets. This severe warning has a dual application. First, the "anointed" and "prophets" here refer to natural Israel, God's people of the Old Testament. Yet God's warning not to harm his chosen continues to apply today. It also covers his spiritual Israel, that is, his church.

These bible verses refer to the Israelites, but it also refers to the children of God, especially those who have been anointed to perform a specific task for God. The above verses also tell God’s children who are doing all God has commanded us to do, will know that God is with us always and will protect us in all things.

What is the Anointing?

The process of becoming anointed (blessed, consecrated, sanctified, ordained).  An anointed servant of God is one designated or set apart for a certain holy office or to perform a specific task for God.  The anointing is the process to anoint an individual for his or her divine destiny.  Anointing can be performed physically and/or spiritually.  The physical anointing is performed with oil by smearing the oil on the person's body or head, 1 Samuel 16:13a, " Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren:"  The spiritual anointing is performed by the Holy Spirit; that is, gifting the individual with all spiritual gifts necessary to perform their divine destiny, 1 Samuel 16:13b, "and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah."  David was anointed both physically and spiritually for his divine destiny as King of Israel. In the Bible, several individuals are anointed for specific roles, particularly as kings, priests, or prophets.

Key Figures Anointed:

• Saul: Anointed by the prophet Samuel as the first king of Israel (1 Samuel 10:1).
• David: Anointed by Samuel to succeed Saul as king (1 Samuel 16:13).
• Solomon: Anointed as king after David (1 Kings 1:39).
• Aaron: Anointed as the first high priest (Exodus 29:7).
• Elisha: Anointed by Elijah to be his successor as a prophet (1 Kings 19:16).

Purpose of Anointing:

• Anointing signifies God's choice and empowerment for leadership or service.
• It often involves the use of oil, symbolizing the Holy Spirit's presence.

Cultural Context:

• Anointing is a significant ritual in ancient Israel, marking the transition into a sacred role.
• It reflects divine approval and authority.

The Bible, God’s Anointed Word, tells us what God is like and what He is not like. Without the authority of the Bible, any attempt to explain God’s attributes (inherent qualities) would be no better than an opinion, which by itself is often incorrect, especially in understanding God (Job 42:7). To say that it is important for us to try to understand what God is like is a huge understatement. Failure to do so can cause us to set up, chase after, and worship false gods contrary to His will (Exodus 20:3-5). 

God is eternal, meaning He had no beginning and His existence will never end. He is immortal and infinite (Deuteronomy 33:27; Psalm 90:2; 1 Timothy 1:17). God is immutable, meaning He is unchanging; this in turn means that God is absolutely reliable and trustworthy (Malachi 3:6; Numbers 23:19; Psalm 102:26, 27). God is incomparable; there is no one like Him in works or being. He is unequaled and perfect (2 Samuel 7:22; Psalm 86:8; Isaiah 40:25; Matthew 5:48). God is inscrutable, unfathomable, unsearchable, and past finding out as far as understanding Him completely (Isaiah 40:28; Psalm 145:3; Romans 11:33, 34).

God is just; He is no respecter of persons in the sense of showing favoritism (Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 18:30). God is omnipotent; He is all-powerful and can do anything that pleases Him, but His actions will always be in accord with the rest of His character (Revelation 19:6; Jeremiah 32:17, 27). God is omnipresent, meaning He is present everywhere, but this does not mean that God is everything (Psalm 139:7-13; Jeremiah 23:23). God is omniscient, meaning He knows the past, present, and future, including what we are thinking at any given moment. Since He knows everything, His justice will always be administered fairly (Psalm 139:1-5; Proverbs 5:21).

God is one; not only is there no other, but He is alone in being able to meet the deepest needs and longings of our hearts. God alone is worthy of our worship and devotion (Deuteronomy 6:4). God is righteous, meaning that God cannot and will not pass over wrongdoing. It is because of God’s righteousness and justice that, in order for our sins to be forgiven, Jesus had to experience God’s wrath when our sins were placed upon Him (Exodus 9:27; Matthew 27:45-46; Romans 3:21-26).

God is sovereign, meaning He is supreme. All of His creation put together cannot thwart His purposes (Psalm 93:1; 95:3; Jeremiah 23:20). God is spirit, meaning He is invisible (John 1:18; 4:24). God is a Trinity. He is three in one, the same in substance, equal in power and glory. God is truth, He will remain incorruptible and cannot lie (Psalm 117:2; 1 Samuel 15:29).

God is holy, separated from all moral defilement and hostile toward it. God sees all evil and it angers Him. God is referred to as a consuming fire (Isaiah 6:3; Habakkuk 1:13; Exodus 3:2, 4-5; Hebrews 12:29). God is gracious, and His grace includes His goodness, kindness, mercy, and love. If it were not for God’s grace, His holiness would exclude us from His presence. Thankfully, this is not the case, for He desires to know each of us personally (Exodus 34:6; Psalm 31:19; 1 Peter 1:3; John 3:16, 17:3).

Since God is an infinite Being, no human can fully answer this God-sized question, but through God’s Word, we can understand much about who God is and what He is like. May we all wholeheartedly continue to seek after Him (Jeremiah 29:13). 

Matthew 5:3-12

​3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 

4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 

5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 

7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 

8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 

9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 

10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 

11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

Paul, called to be an apostle dedicated to spreading the gospel, was inspired to write an epistle to the Romans.  An epistle is a treatise written in letter form to be read to a group of people.  A letter on the other hand, is written to an individual.  In the epistle to the Romans, Apostle Paul states, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”.  Paul was trying to convey to them no matter what happens in life; no matter what Satan sends their way, it will work out for their good and God’s glory, if they continue in faith and obey God.

Now, if the bible teaches us in Romans 8:28 that all things work together for good to them who love God and are called according to his purpose, to them who exhibit God their love, to them who obey the word of God, and to them who believe his word to be true, then why fret or worry about “evil-doers” and try to get even.  You say that God is in control and yet you think you know more than God about handling or punishing evil-doers.

Before I proceed on the subject of evil-doers, I need to define the word “evil-doers."  An evil doer is an individual who performs evil deeds assigned to them by Satan through demonic spirits.  In other words, evil-doers are puppets Satan uses to accomplish his dirty evil deeds in his effort to block the will of God.  If you don’t know, Satan is a spirit, he relies on his demonic spirits such as the spirit of jealousy, spirit of unforgiveness, the spirit of fear, spirit of murder, spirit of revenge-spite, spirit of anger-rage, spirit of hatred, spirit of cruelty, spirit of strife, spirit of contention, spirit of competition, spirit of envy, spirit causing division, etc. to be transferred to individuals who have given Satan a toehold in their lives.  That is, individuals who have invited Satan into their lives by disobeying the word of God and/or his will for their lives.

Another important fact about Satan, he is not all present, everywhere at the same time (Omnipresent), he is not all powerful (Omnipotent), and he is not all-knowing (Omniscient).  He uses his demonic spirits to go out and eavesdrop in order to collect the information needed to steal, kill, and destroy God’s children.  Then when he has what is necessary, his human puppets are given their instructions on how to carry out the attack.  This is why in 1 Peter 5:8, we are told to “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion about, walketh, seeking whom he may devour.”  Satan isn’t as smart as some think.  Most of what he has on us, we give to him freely.  We must always walk in the spirit; that is, with the Holy Spirit as our teacher and guide.  With the Holy Spirit we will know when Satan is near and how to deal with him.  Utilize your spiritual gifts especially the “spiritual gift of discernment.”  This gift will let us recognize Satan’s handy work every time.  And when we recognize him, don’t just walk away, let him know he’s been caught and that you know what he’s trying to do.  Talk back to him using scriptures applicable to the situation.  “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart,” Hebrews 4:12.  Before each verse of scripture used, say “IT IS WRITTEN.”  Satan will flee when he hears the word of God.  James 4:7, “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”  Don’t be afraid of Satan, stand boldly, strong, and confident before him wearing the spiritual “armor of God.”  The loins girt about with truth, the breastplate of righteousness, feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit; that you may be able to stand against Satan and his evil schemes (Ephesians 6:10–18).  “And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell,” Matthew 10:28.  This scripture is letting you know that Satan has power to destroy, but God has almighty power to destroy the body and condemn the soul to hell.  God is in control of all things even Satan.  For more information revisit web pages Spiritual Warfare: Satan and Salvation: Satan.

And I digress.  Back to the subject at hand, “evil-doers.”  Point, evil-doers are Satan’s puppets.  John 8:44 tells the evil-doers, “Ye are of [your] father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.”

The bible further defines evil-doers as “workers of iniquity,” that is, they are wicked individuals who deliberately cause harm and suffering to God’s children under Satan’s command.  Evil-doers’ ultimate goal is to block the will of God for his children by stealing, killing, and destroying (John 10:10) all that is godly and good.  Evil-doers, workers of iniquity, are the children of Satan, they do his bidding.  In other words they work for him; they are his puppets.

There are many biblical scriptures that teaches how to deal with evil-doers.  My favorite is Psalm 37 where God tells his children to fret not because of evildoers, nor be envious against the workers of iniquity, because they will soon be cut down like the grass, and wither away.  They will reap what they’ve sown.  When time permits, I recommend you take the time to read Psalm 37 in its entirety.  Instead of fretting over evil-doers, God instructs his children he calls “the righteous” to do the following: 

• Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
• Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. 
• Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. 6 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. 
• Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. 
• Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: 
• Fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. 
• Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, they shall inherit the earth and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. 
• Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.

Judgement for the Wicked

In Psalm 37, God tells us what will happen to the evil-doers, workers of iniquity, and the wicked. 

• The evildoers shall be cut off and you shall see them no more. 
• The wicked plots against the just and gnashes upon him with his teeth.  The God shall laugh at him: for he sees his day is coming. 
• The wicked have drawn their sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay the righteous, but their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken and their arms shall be broken. 
• The wicked shall perish. 
• The wicked borrows and does not repay. 
• The seed of the wicked shall be cut off. 
• The wicked watches the righteous, and seeks to slay him. 
• When the wicked are cut off, you will see it.   

Treatment of Evil-Doers

Matthew 5:43-47 teaches us how to treat evil-doers.  “43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. 44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; 45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? 47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?”

In all that we do, we are to represent our Heavenly Father well.  We are his representatives.  In Matthew 5:48 the word says, “48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.”  And non-Christians are watching our every move.  How are we to draw others to Christ if we behave and talk like Satan’s representatives.  Moreover, how are we to enter the kingdom of God if we disobey the teachings of our Father, which clearly shows how much we love, honor, or respect him. 

When someone comes to me with “gossip” I usually run the other way, because it always leads to trouble. Check out this VIDEO (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKybDdGHZHE). My definition of “gossip” is when an individual(s) discusses personal or private information about another whether the information is true or false. The bible defines a gossiper as a talebearer or whisperer; one that spreads secrets or rumors.

Gossip is spread by wicked people; they stir up trouble and break up friendships.

“He that goeth abo ut [as] a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips,” Proverbs 20:19.

God tells us in His Word that the tongue has incredible power. We can speak words to build up or to tear down. We can use our tongue to bring “blessings and life” or “curses and death.” The saying "sticks and stones can break my bones but words will never hurt me" is not true.  The choice of words we speak can help or harm. What we speak defines our life outcome. What we put out into the universe returns back to us. If we speak good positive words, then those words will bless our lives and possibly others. If we speak evil words, then those words will result in a negative outcome.

As a man thinketh, so is he.

Proverbs 23:7

As a man speaketh, so he’ll be.

Patricia Kelly

The Bible has a lot to say about the words we speak. To get help on how to use our tongues, we must ask the Holy Spirit to help us control our tongues and the right words choice of words to speak in order to bless and not curse ourselves and others.

Our tongues can be the most difficult thing to control and leave us with great regret if we use our words to hurt.  But there is hope!  The Bible tells us that with the help of the Holy Spirit we can have power and control over evil devices such as our tongue. The following bible verses about gossip and the tongue teaches us how to use our words to bless and not curse:

· In Proverbs 6:16-19 the holy scriptures states that there are six things the Lord hates. Seven are an abomination to him:

1. A proud look

2. A lying tongue.

3. Shedding innocent blood.

4. A wicked evil heart

5. Individuals that run to mischief.

6. Being a false witness.

7. A person that causes discord.

· In Proverbs 12:18 the bible tells us that individuals who speak evil, their words are like a sharp sword that pierces the heart of its listeners. Those who are wise and speaks wisdom transfers good spiritual food and health to its listeners.

· Life and death are in the power of the tongue. We have the ability to speak blessings and life or curses and death, Proverbs 18:21.

· Anyone who is cautious about the words they speak will not reap troubles in their life, Proverbs 21:23. 

· In Matthew 12:36-37 the word says, “36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. 37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.” We will be made accountable for every word spoken good or bad. 

· It’s not what we put in our mouths that corrupts a man, but the words he speaks that corrupts him, Matthew 15:11.

· In Matthew 6:21 the words says that where our treasure is there will our heart be. Luke 6:45 the word says A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: So whatever is in a person’s heart will generate words of the same nature. If a person speaks good then his heart is good and his words will be good and positive. If a person speaks evil then his heart is evil and his words will be evil and negative as well.

· Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers, Ephesians 4:29.

· Let your words, spoken or written, be filled with courteous goodwill and wisdom to all you encounter, Colossians 4:6.

· If an individual claim to be a Christian, a follower of Christ, and does not know how to take control of his spoken words deceives himself and his words reveal he is not religious and all he is teaching and sharing with others will be unsuccessful, James 1:26.

· A tongue that cannot be tamed is unruly and evil and spread deadly poison everywhere, James 3:8. Remembering when you share good positive words you are serving good health (mentally, physically and spiritually) to your listener.

· To reap a blessed happy life, you must not desire to do evil, be sly or cunning, actions do not match words, desiring what someone else has or speaking evil of someone, 1 Peter 2:1.

· Never be a fighter or speak evil negative words about anyone, but be kind, gentle, and show meekness to all, Titus 3:2.

IN CONCLUSION

Anyone who loves life and desire to see good in their life, then speak positive good words and not negative evil words in order to reap many blessings. 1 Peter 3:10. To do this successfully you must always remember the following:

· Don’t participate in any form of gossip.

· Walk away from gossipers.

· Lean to keep secrets told to you.

· Avoid individuals who love to gossip.

· Apply biblical scriptures teaching against gossip.

· Avoid many of your troubles, stop gossiping.

· Inform your friends you do want to gossip.

· When you hear gossip, ignore it.

· If you are a Christian, a follower of Christ, exhibit this behavior at all times.

· Don’t pass along gossip.

· Avoid television shows, movies, videos, etc. that gossip about others and have no way to validate their statements.

· Spread the positive and not the negative for good mental, physical, and spiritual health.

And remember: 

· “A dog who brings a bone, will carry a bone.”

· “You play with trash it will get in your eye.”

· “Play with a puppy it will lick your mouth.”

· “Rumors are carried by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots.”

I am a Black Female who supports President Trump and do not blame him for America’s issues.  A lot of America's issues began long before President Trump was born.  God anointed and appointed him to be President this day.  I do, however, expect him to help America return back to God in order for her to  “Make America Great Again.”  President Trump is strong and courageous. Such characteristics we have never seen in past Presidents.  As I have said many times in the past, the hatred towards him comes from Satan and his evil participants.  God wants to use President Trump, but Satan wants to block God's will for his life.  But Satan forgets God is in control.  What he wants will be accomplished.
 

What bothers me and grieves my heart is there seems to be no true concern about Black Americans.  The shootings of unarmed black men by police officers, the influx of guns and drugs in black communities, the destruction of the black family,  the removal of black fathers from the home and placed in prisons or the cemeteries, black females forced on welfare in order to feed her children because jobs are given to legal and illegal immigrants, local clinics committing genocide in black communities, doctors in black communities issuing addictive drugs, black children raised without a religious background growing up bitter and angry, black children are taught that sports is the way and they do not need an education, black children fall prey to black men going nowhere and expose them to the thug life, State and Local Representatives show no concern for their black communities, pastors, especially black pastors, show more concern for the tithes they receive than their sheep they are obligated to watch over.  Everyone has failed Black Americans and Black Americans have suffered a psychological effect from slavery and passed this from generation to generation.  The constant mistreatment has caused them not to love themselves.  Their country has failed them and not shown them how important they truly are and more importantly, their country has not given them an apology for what they endured.  Instead, Black Americans and their issues have been swept under the rug out of sight; "out of sight out of mind," because no one wants to deal with "it."   It is the elephant in the room, and it is a painful issue, but it must be addressed or else America will continue to hurt and get hurt.  God wants the issue addressed and is waiting to see how American is going to deal with "it."  You can't send up prayers to God when you have not dealt with issues and cleared them up before coming to God with prayer requests.  Remember the principle of "praying hands."  Black Americans can't feel the love from the country they love and have supported for at least 400 years.

Another case in point, shootings of Black Americans are not given the same considerations as Non-Black Americans.  And I am sure God is not pleased and is heartbroken with America’s behavior towards Black Americans, those who help America accomplish much of its greatness with God's help.  Moreover, there seems to be a lot of concern for Baltimore's issues, when there are so many cities in America with the same concerns.  For example, there was no coverage of the shootings in Chicago over the weekend, but an overwhelming coverage on mass shootings in El Paso, TX, and Dayton, Ohio:

• Weekend of Chicago Gun Violence Strains Hospitals: Leaves 55 Shot, 7 Fatally, (Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/8/31/21407293/chicago-weekend-shootings-gun-violence-homicide-august-28-31-2020). 

• ​Thirty dead in13 hours: US reckons with back-to-back mass shootings, (Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/aug/04/mass-shootings-el-paso-texas-dayton-ohio).

Black Americans see this and it's like pouring salt in an open wound.  It breaks my heart to see this.

First, let me say, I am not a racist.  But I have encountered racism.  My successes as a Black American female are all due to God's favor and grace.  He blessed my life and placed individuals in my life to get me where he wanted me to be.  He used my paternal grandmother and my white godparents to teach and mentor me to obey, love, honor, and respect God.  Just because my life has been blessed does not let me ignore those who were not as fortunate.  It breaks my heart to see how Black Americans are forced to take a back seat to legal and illegal immigrants and forced to accept the deep southern "hospitality" (southern prejudice).  The deep south still exhibits the old slave master mentality.  They go to church every Sunday carrying their bibles in hand but never learned to apply the word of God to their lives.  I was born and raised in California, thank God, and have seen how much it has changed due to the influx of illegal immigrants.  After retirement from the federal government (USCG), I moved to Georgia.  I have never experienced racism in California as I have since I have lived in Georgia.  My grandmother was fearful for me while growing up because she knew I did not know, understand, or experienced racism in California, but knew I would someday, especially in the deep south where most of my relatives lived.  Well, my eyes were opened wide when I moved to Georgia and it first happened in a place of worship.  I don't understand racism and I don't believe I ever will.  So sad.  

With all that has happened throughout the years, Black Americans have received less care and concern than non-Black Americans.  Black Americans are the forgotten people in America.  Non-Black Immigrants are treated better and they know this and treat Black Americans with disrespect.  Many of you know what I am saying is true, but are afraid to admit it. This is what ignites the Black American anger seen throughout America.  Not to mention Black American organizations teaching hatred.  And when they constantly see non-Black Americans receiving what they should be receiving it stirs up even more hatred and anger.
 

The Black Americans no longer have a leader like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who taught non-violence and lead the Black Americans according to the word of God.  And because of the biblical teachings, Black Americans helped America accomplish much throughout the years.  Currently, Black Americans are being led by Black Leaders who are not being led by God but an evil spirit that goes around stealing, killing and destroying all in its path.
 

President Obama did nothing for the American people especially Black Americans.  But you have to truly ask yourself, Why?  Was it because he did not desire to do anything or was it because he was blocked on every turn because he was a Black American.  If we are honest with ourselves, then we will be able to answer this question honestly.  He was not allowed to do anything due to lack of support.

On judgment day, we have to give an account of everything we say and do.  What will your heavenly record reveal about you?  We all talk about racism and who is racist, without admitting America is deeply rooted in racism and was built on it, especially against Black Americans.  Let us all look in the mirror to see if we are a racist, and if we see a racist, then ask God to remove it; cut it out of your heart, mind, and spirit, and to replace it with love and respect for God and our fellow brothers and sisters.  Let us be Christ-Like.  Returning to God is the only way to deal with America's problems at home and abroad.

Legacy is defined as something passed down or received from an ancestor or predecessor.  The object being passed down could be financial, character, wisdom, godliness, name, trustworthiness, honesty, integrity, etc. 

A legacy can be positive or negative.  If the object being passed down is positive; such as legacy of love and legacy of respect, then it will reap bountiful blessings for the receiver.  But if the object being passed down is negative, such as legacy of hatred and legacy of jealousy, then it will reap negative consequences for the receiver.

The bible tells us to leave a good legacy for our children: 

• In Proverbs 13:22, “A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.”
• In Proverbs 22:1, “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.”   

A good man not only leaves his inheritance for his children, but he leaves behind a good name as well.  He leaves a financial legacy and legacy of godly character, so that the inheritance, what ever it may be, is used to the glory and honor of God; leads to the fullfillment of the will of God, and is not flundered in riotous living; in things of this world which may lead to a legacy of pain and suffering.

The legacy is not determined by what people say about an individual.  And certainly not by those full of hatred, jealousy, and envy spreading lies about an individual in order to destroy their character, but it is determined by the true character of the individual, shining brightly from the dept of thier heart and soul outwardly through their speech, actions, and body language.  It is an unconscious act of exhibiting christlike character such as the fruits of the spirit or unchristlike behavior that no one can filter out.

What type of legacy do you want to leave your children? One that blesses their lives or one that brings them painful consequences. 

Loyalty is standing by someone you care deeply about even in the darkest of times.  Loyalty does not only go from the bottom to the top, for example from an employee to the employer, but it can go from the top to the bottom as well, from the employer to the employee.

When a person is loyal, it does not mean they agree with everything that is said and done.  They may have their own opinion on certain matters, but never voice their disagreement, especially publicly whether in writing or verbally.  They always stand supportive in public.  When given the opportunity they will discuss their opinion and pray the individual will see their point of view, but if not, they will remain silent and supportive, especially in public.   Qualities of a loyal person are:

• They treat you like a person.
• They tell you what you least want to hear.
• They never criticize you in front of others.
• They disagree in private.
• They totally support your decisions and you in public.

The bible has a lot to say about "loyalty."  When the bible teaches us to be obedient servants, it is teaching us to be loyal servants to God.  When we are obedient we show our love for God and love our neighbor as ourselves.  Loyalty exhibits our true commitment to God through his son Jesus Christ.  As we vow to be loyal to God we should be loyal to others as well.
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Bible verses on loyalty:

• Mark 12:29-31, “29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: 30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. 31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.  There is none other commandment greater than theses."
• John 15:13, “13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

Revelation Chapter 14:9-11, 9 And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, 10 The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: 11 And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.

The mark of the beast is NOT a vaccine, social security card, tattoo, or computer chip. The Bible gives facts and clues to determine what it really is.

Revelation 13 first mentions the mark of the Beast. “He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.”

Revelation 13 reveals 7 facts about the mark.

1. The mark is the sign of a coming world-ruling government led by a powerful political leader. Revelation 13 describes two different beasts. The first beast (verses 1-8) comes up from the sea and has seven heads, and 10 horns. This beast represents a revival of the Roman Empire. An individual will arise who will receive great power, a throne, and authority from Satan the Devil. This leader will be worshiped by the world, blaspheme God, war against God’s saints, and lead a powerful world-ruling empire in the not-too-distant future. Those who receive the mark will be adherents to this system—the final end-time revival of the Roman Empire.

2. The mark is used by the beast to identify those who will not conform to its system and laws. This end-time revival of the Roman Empire will have the power and ability to control who engages in commerce. “No one may buy or sell except one who has the mark;” therefore, someone who refuses the mark will stand out and be excluded from engaging in normal business, trade, and employment. Anyone who does not conform or obey the beast power will be penalized—and persecuted. Those who accept the beast power obey its form of government, authority, and control—take on the beast’s mark.

3. The majority of mankind will receive the mark. We see that people “both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave” take on this mark—it is popular, mainstream, and widely accepted. Only a small number of people will refuse to conform and reject the beast’s politics, religion, morality, and influence.

4. He who “causes all… to receive the mark” is a deceptive false Christian prophet with great power. The Apostle John sees in vision a second “beast coming up out of the earth, and he had two horns like a lamb and spoke like a dragon.

The Bible describes Jesus Christ as “the lamb of God” (John 1:29), while calling Satan the Devil “a dragon” (Revelation 12:9). Therefore, this second beast appears Christ-like on the surface—he looks like a lamb, but speaks like Satan the devil. This symbolizes a coming false Christian prophet who “performs great signs, so that he even makes fire come down from heaven” (Revelation 13:13). This antichrist, empowered by Satan himself, will lead a false Christian Church, using his power and influence to persuade nearly everyone on earth to worship the first beast. He causes the people to receive the mark. Therefore, this false Christian power, not the civil government, will require people to take on this end time identification. The mark is directly connected to a false Christian Church with profane practices and beliefs.

5. The mark is on the right hand or forehead. The Bible does not say this mark has to be a literal image or imprint on the hand or forehead. Rather in the Bible, the hand symbolizes action and strength, while the forehead symbolizes thinking and will.

                                                                    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK4gCHu3H6I&t=6s

Persecution Defined

In the ENGLISH DICTIONARY, Persecution is defined as an unfair or cruel treatment over a long period of time because of race, religion, or political beliefs (Source: http://www.dictionary.com/browse/persecute?s=t).

Wikipedia defines Persecution as the act of persecuting, the state of being persecuted, or a systematic mistreatment of an individual or group by another individual or group because of their religious, ethnic, social, or racial group. To pursue, annoy or trouble consistently with harassing or oppressive treatment. (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persecution).

In the KING JAMES BIBLE DICTIONARY, Persecution is defined as the act of persecuting; (1) to pursue in a manner to injure, provoke, vex or afflict; to harass with unjust punishment or penalties for supposed offenses; to inflict pain from hatred or malignity; (2) Appropriately, to afflict, harass, or destroy for adherence to a particular creed or system of religious principles, or to a mode of worship; and (3) To harass with solicitations or importunity.  (Source: https://av1611.com/kjbp/kjv-dictionary/persecute.html) 

The Bible teaches that those who follow Christ and God's Word and those who practice his commandments will be persecuted.  A godly testimony will often result in ridicule, scorn, deprivation, persecution, rejection, insults, physical harm, jeered, mistreatment, torture, jailed, flogging, etc.  Jesus and his disciples were subject to ridicule, persecution, and insult.  The reason persecution exists is because evil opposes good.  When the Holy Spirit is present in an individual and the person meets an individual with an evil spirt, there will always be conflict.  And the evil spirit will always oppress and persecute a child of God.  The bible teaches us that the world hated Jesus and persecuted him and his disciples and if they hated him, they will hate us as well.  Those who are living a godly life style.  The word says in Matthew 5:11-12, “11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.”When you encounter persecution remember it is just a test; a test of your faith in God and obedience to God.

Faith and Obedience

Every negative thing that happens to a child of God is a test of our faith and obedience.  The two go hand in hand.  You can’t have one without the other. 

• You Show your faith in God, by being patient and waiting on him, “Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD,” Psalms 27:14. 
• You Show your obedience to God, by obeying God’s command; being still and letting him work on your behalf.  “Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth,” Psalms 46:10.   

We are also told to walk by faith and not by sight.  Our faith should not be determined by what we physically see around us.  In James 1:2-3 the word says, “2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.”  Trials and temptations are tests.  So, the word is saying be happy; be joyful not sad or down-hearted, when tests, trials, and temptations come to you.  You must be doing something right when Satan takes time to knock on your door.

Reaction to Persecution

Everyone has been persecuted at some point in their lives for whatever reason.  And the natural instinct is to retaliate, take revenge, confront those who persecute us, or take matters into our own hands.  But this is not what the word of God teaches us.  In John 15:20a the word says “Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you.” So if we are true followers of Jesus Christ and he was persecuted, then we will be persecuted as well.  More over if they did it to the prophets before us, then we can expect them to do the same to us, Matthew 5:12b.

The Obedient Response

Be Rejoiceful

In Matthew 5:10-12 the word ways, “10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.”  In these three scriptures the word of God is telling us:    1.    We are blessed when persecuted fo​r doing the will of God. 

2.    The kingdom of heaven is ours when we are persecuted for righteousness’ sake. 

3.    We are blessed when men say all manner of evil against us falsely for serving Jesus Christ. 

4.    We should rejoice and be glad for great is our reward in heaven.

In Luke 6:22-23 the word says, “22 Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake. 23 Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.”  Again, the word tells us to rejoice and leap for joy, when we are persecuted, because they did it to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and the prophets before us.

Love Your Enemies

The word of God tells us to love our enemies, bless them that curse us, do good to them that hate us, and pray for them which despitefully use us, and persecute us.  Matthew 5:43-48, “43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. 44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; 45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? 47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? 48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

The Vengeful Response

I know you are sick and tire of the constant harassment or annoyance, and feel you must do something to stop the attacks.  But you must not strike back at your persecutor(s).  There are several scriptures in the bible that tell us we must not seek revenge: 

• Leviticus 19:18, “Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.” 
• Deuteronomy 32:35, “35 To me belongeth vengeance and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things      that shall come upon them make haste.” 
• Proverbs 24:29, “Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.” 
• Matthew 5:38-39, “38 Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye,      and a tooth for a tooth: 39 But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.” 
• Matthew 26:52-54, “Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his      place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. 53 Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? 54 But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?” 
• Romans 12:17-21. “17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things      honest in the sight of all men. 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. 21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.”

Take the issue to the Lord in prayer and let him deal with those who persecute you.  You just continue doing his will, continue believing and trusting in him, and lastly continue obeying him.  Be an example for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Show the world you are bigger and better than your accusers and persecuters.  Take the high road, not the low road.  Show them who you represent and be a light to the world.  In Matthew 5:13-16 the word says, “13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”

Let God fight your battles. He knows when where and how to seek revenge on those who hurt or persecute his children.  And you are one of his children.  Don’t dirty your hands trying to get back at those who persecute you.  When people say something to you or about you, continue to smile and let the light of the Holy Spirit shine from the inside outward.  Let them see God’s radiance, love, and kindness.  This sends a very powerful message that you do not care about what they do and say to you. And you would be doing it God’s way.  “Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord,” Romans 12:19.

And when you pray, remember to forgive them that persecute you and pray that they know and understand that we all are sisters and brothers in Christ Jesus.  Mark 11:25-26, “25 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. 26 But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.”

God is willing and able to bring you out of any situation victoriously, but you must exercise your faith and obedience in him and learn to do the following as well:​Be still – “Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth,” Psalm 46:10.

Be faithful – “Trust in the Lord, and do good,” Psalm 37:3.  

Be obedient – “Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.  For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb,” Psalm 37:1-2.

Be patient – Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass, …Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it, Psalm 37:7, 34.

Praise God – “Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart,” Psalm 37:4.  

Walk with God – “Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass,” Psalm 37:5.  

Do Good – “Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil,” Psalm 37:8.

Be peaceful – “Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace,” Psalm 37:37.​  

This YouTube video on praise and worship says it all:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1CjaI29ei4

Be Blessed

The Biblical definition of pride is not any different than the dictionary definition of pride. Here is a clear definition of what pride is: Someone who is prideful is haughty, arrogant, and full of pride. When you're prideful, you have a big attitude and act like you're better than other people.  A prideful person acts superior and looks down on others. Prideful people are disdainful, haughty, overbearing, gloating, and obnoxious.

To take pride in an accomplishment or take pride in your work is not necessarily wrong. The kind of pride that is wrong from the bible’s standpoint is the feeling of being superior to others or thinking that most people are stupid when compared to yourself.  The bible shows the outcome of that kind of pride: “Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall,” Proverbs 16:18.

Rather than being prideful we should hate that quality as stated in Proverbs 8:13, “The fear of the Lordis to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.”

The Merriam-Webster's Dictionary/Thesaurus defines "froward" as:  "habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition." Synonyms are:  "defiant, disrespectful, ill-mannered, impolite, impudent, insolent, rude, disobedient, headstrong, etc."

God calls "being froward" an abomination. “For the froward is abomination to the Lord: but his secret is with the righteous,” Proverbs 3:32. The word "froward," by itself, is found in twenty-four verses, twelve of which are in Proverbs. The phrase "a froward mouth" appears three times in the Bible, all of them are in Proverbs:

• "Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee," Proverbs 4:24.
• "A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth,” Proverbs 6:12.
• "The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate," Proverbs 8:13. 
• The cure for a "froward mouth" is found in Philippians 4:8, “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."

In addition to a “froward mouth,” God also mentions he hates seven other things some of which he considers an abomination in Proverbs 6:16-19:

• A proud look.
• A lying tongue.
• Hands that shed innocent blood.
• A heart that deviseth wicked imaginations.
• Feet that be swift in running to mischief.
• A false witness that speaketh lies.
• One that soweth discord among brethren.

Pride can be deceptive.  The proud person takes the way most beneficial or profitable for him, but he does not consider things from God’s viewpoint.  The bible encourages us to be humble and meek and not to be feeling that we are better than others. “3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others,” Philippians 2:3-4. “Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder.  Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble,” 1 Peter 5:5.

Prideful and haughty people put themselves in opposition to God and that is not a good place to be. If you are looking at yourself and what you think you have accomplished, then you do not acknowledge God and what he did to help you.  Psalm 10:4 says, “4 The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.” It explains that the proud are so consumed with themselves that their thoughts are far from God:  “In his pride the wicked does not seek God; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.”  This kind of haughty pride is the opposite of the spirit of humility that God seeks:  “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven,” Matthew 5:3.  The “poor in spirit” are those who recognize their inability to come to God aside from his divine grace.  Those who can display humility. The proud, on the other hand, are so blinded by their pride that they think they do not need God or, worse, that God should accept them as they are because they deserve His acceptance.

Throughout scripture, we are told about the consequences of pride. Proverbs 16:18-19 tells us that “18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. 19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.”  Satan was cast out of heaven because of his pride. He thought he was superior to God. Forgetting it was God who created him. In Isaiah 14:12-15 the word says, “12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! 13 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: 14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High. 15 Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit”.  He had the selfish audacity to place himself above God as the rightful ruler and creator of the universe.  But Satan will be cast down to hell in the final judgment of God.  For those who rise up in defiance against God, there is nothing ahead but disaster.

Pride has kept many people from accepting Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.  Admitting sin and acknowledging that in our strength we can do nothing to inherit eternal life is a constant stumbling block for prideful people.  We are not to boast about ourselves; if we want to boast, then we are to proclaim the glories of God.  What we say about ourselves means nothing in God’s sight.  It is what God says about us that makes the difference, 2 Corinthians 10:18, “18 For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.”

Why is pride so sinful you might ask?  Pride is giving ourselves the credit for something that God has accomplished.  Pride is taking the glory that belongs to God alone and keeping it for ourselves.  Pride is essentially self-worship.  Anything we accomplish in this world would not have been possible were it not for God enabling and sustaining us.  “For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it? (1 Corinthians 4:7).”  That is why we give God the glory—He alone deserves it not us.

The Salute to America’s speech was well written and presented, but as I listened to the words, my heart began to tremble with fear. Knowing and understanding that God hates a proud look and that he deserved so much honor, praise, and gratitude, from the American people, for what he has done for America. And he was not publicly recognized or thanked. While others were publicly recognized and thanked for their works that God allowed them to accomplish.  

The word tells us that God is a jealous God, Exodus 34:14, “For thou shalt worship no other god: for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God:” Lower case “god”is anything we put before “God”Almighty, such as, earthly possessions, money, people, objects, etc. In Matthew 22the word also tells us there are two great commandments, “37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” If we love God with all our heart, soul and mind, then our interest should be on him and heavenly things not on earthly things or worldly possessions. In Matthew 6:21 the word tells us, “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”

I love my country, but let’s be honest with each other.  America has committed some great sins in the past.  She was able to flourish throughout the years despite her bad deeds, due to the “GRACE of God.”  Now GRACE is favor, "unmerited favor."  It is God's goodness toward those who really have no claim on it, deserve it, nor reason to expect it; God's gift to those undeserving. 

If you know and understand the principle of sowing and reaping, you know that America must face the music (a reaping period). God loves America and knows what is in store for her because of her past deeds, but he still wants to prosper her and bless her. He anointed and appointed President Trump to “Make America Great Again” by returning her back to him (God). President Trump is America’s modern-day Moses who will lead her back to God. The word of God speaks to America in the book of 2 Chronicles 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 will heal their land.” God is warning America that she is walking a slippery slope and in order to retain God’s favor, grace and mercy, she must return back to him, humble herself, pray for forgiveness, seek his face, hunger for righteousness, turn from her wicked ways; then will God hear her prayers from heaven, will forgive her sins, and will heal America.”

Please do not misunderstand what I am trying to say. I am a true patriot. I am a Black American woman who loves and supports President Trump, his family, and his administration. Always has been and always will be. But I am first loyal and obedient to God. I am obligated to tell the truth according to the word of God. I am not to judge anyone just share the word of God as it is given to me while in my “praying place.” The Holy Spirit inspired me to share this message to remind America about “pride and humility” and that it is God and him alone that enables us to accomplish our desires not us. It is by the strength of God we are able to do what we do; not by our strength.

Remember:

God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.

You don’t have to edify yourself, because God will build you up.

We must come to God with humility; a humble heart.

Stay humble. 

Be Blessed. – “Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace,” Psalm 37:37.​ 

Exodus Chapter 20:8-11, 8 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9  Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: 10 But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates: 11 For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.

Which Day is the Sabbath?

Some people are convinced that Sunday, the first day of the week, is the Biblical Sabbath rest day. Others believe that Saturday, the seventh day of the week, is the Sabbath. Which is correct?
 

According to the Ten Commandments, the Sabbath is on the seventh day of the week.

Exodus 20:8-10 says the following, “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God.”

At creation, God also rested and declared the seventh day holy long before the Ten Commandments were given to Moses at Mount Sinai (Genesis 2:1-3).

Is the Seventh Day the Sabbath?

The New Testament is in agreement that the Sabbath is the seventh day of the week. One of the most straight-forward references is found in Luke 23:53-56 & Luke 24:1. It describes Joseph of Arimathea taking the body of Jesus down from the cross and all that happened next.

“Then he took it [the body of Jesus] down, wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a tomb that was hewn out of the rock, where no one had ever lain before. That day was the Preparation, and the Sabbath drew near. And the women who had come with Him from Galilee followed after, and they observed the tomb and how His body was laid. Then they returned and prepared spices and fragrant oils. And they rested on the Sabbath according to the commandment. Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared.”

This Bible passage shows the chronology of the week, including how the Sabbath day and the first day of the week relate to one another. According to Luke 23:54, Jesus died on the preparation day which we now call Good Friday. The next day, Sabbath, the women rested according to the commandment. Finally, after the Sabbath, on the first day of the week, Jesus was resurrected.

Preparation day or sixth day = Friday
Sabbath day or seventh day = Saturday
Resurrection day or first day = Sunday

Therefore, according to the Bible, the Sabbath day can be pinpointed as the day before the first day of the week. Today, we call this day Saturday or the seventh day of the week. In addition, ask any Christian which day comes between Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday. Their answer will be Saturday.
 

Who Changed the Sabbath to Sunday?

Constantine the Great changed the Sabbath to Sunday

On March 7, A.D. 321, Constantine the Great issued the first civil Sunday law, compelling all the people in the Roman Empire, except farmers, to rest on Sunday. This, with five other civil laws decreed by Constantine concerning Sunday, set the legal precedent for all civil Sunday legislation from that time to the present.

In the 4th century, the Council of Laodicea urged Christians to honor Sunday by abstaining from work on that day if at all possible, and prohibited them from abstaining from work on the Sabbath.

                                                            https://www.bibleinfo.com/en/questions/which-day-is-sabbath

This YouTube video on tithing says it all:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG1lZ1qeDKA

Be Blessed

Vengeance is defined as the punishment inflicted in retaliation for an injury or wrong. When evil-doers inflict hurt, harm, and pain, many desire to return the favor in order to get even. But what they fail to realize is that whatever they send out into the universe (negative or positive energy) will be returned to them before they leave this world going to their final resting place.

When we decide to take revenge, we are actually judging an individual’s heart; the real reason why they committed the act. And no man knows the heart of any man, but God. This is why he tells us not to judge others. In Matthew 7:1-3 the word says, “1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. 2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. 3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?” Moreover, how can we judge someone, when we have not taken a look at our heart. Are our actions being ruled by Satan or the Holy Spirit?

If we inflict hurt, harm, or danger to someone based on what little knowledge we have about them and the situation, we will surely reap what we have sown and there is no turning back the clock. We might be sorry later for our actions, but we have already set into motion the “reaping clock.” We can ask God to forgive us for our evil words and evil deeds and he will surely do so, but we cannot stop the “reaping clock.” In Galatians 6:7-8 the bible says, “7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.” It does not say unless you ask God forgiveness. It does not say maybe you will reap. It says you SHALL reap; that means you will surely reap what you have sown. God does not lie. If he said it, then believe it.

The bible has a lot to say about avenging ourselves and how we are to treat evil-doers:

· In Romans 12:19, “Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”

· In Hebrews 10:30, “For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.”

· In Matthew 5:38-39, “38 Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: 39 But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.”

· In Matthew 5:43-44, “43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. 44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;”

· In 1 Thessalonians 5:15, “See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.”

As Christians, you are to follow the word of God, to “love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,” leaving the vengeance to God.