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Sheep on the Right (Republicans), Goats on the Left (Democrats)

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DIVIDING OF THE SHEEP AND GOATS – REPUBLICANS & DEMOCRATS

When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats: And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left (Matthew 25:31-33).


SHEEP ON THE RIGHT (REPUBLICANS)

There can be things in the world around us and in the Bible that appear to relate to our situations in life.

We believe these occurrences are no coincidence but are a way GOD can and sometimes does “speak” to us.

GOD is much more involved in our lives and in greater control of what goes on around us than we realize.


In America today, we have those on the right, the conservatives we call Republicans or “Republ I CANs.”

Republ I CAN do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Philippians 4:13).

Most Republicans are optimistic believers in Jesus Christ who revere GOD and love one another because the Spirit of Christ lives in and through us. We are destined to become heirs of GOD as members of the family of GOD.

The Republican party has an elephant for an icon. An elephant has a trunk that can sound like a trumpet. And not only that, our president Donald Trump has been standing up for righteousness like a trumpet to rebuke the fake news media and spiritually sick Democ_ _ _ _ (better to have a few than to be one - are you sure about that Baltimore?) who behave like they want to change the world order. President Trump has the support of born again believers who are alive in Christ and are the voice (trump) of GOD in the world as the Spirit of Christ lives in and speaks through us.

The Lord Himself shall descend from Heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God. And the “dead in Christ” shall rise first (1 Thessalonians 4:16).
Since we began trumpeting truth to restore sound doctrine for revival, the Spirit of the Lord returned with His heavenly host (angels) to save those lost in trespasses and sins (including the spiritually “dead in Christ” on the “left”). Those who awake, and truly believe and repent by turning from the world and sin will be saved and receive Eternal Life, and spiritually mature to inherit the Kingdom of GOD as members of the family of GOD.


GOATS ON THE LEFT (DEMOCRATS)

On the left, we have the liberals we call Democ _ _ _ _. Many of these are not yet saved because they have not placed their faith in Jesus Christ and repented by turning from the unrighteousness/sin of the world to be forgiven and saved. They might profess Christ and even attend church services, but they are not of GOD and against the Kingdom of GOD if they support or practice “UNRIGHTEOUSNESS!” In this the children of God are revealed, and the children of the Devil: everyone not practicing righteousness is not of God, also he who does not love his brother (1 John 3:10). I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness’ (Matthew 7:23).

Officials pass laws that allow iniquity to appease the people to gain votes for power. "UNRIGHTEOUSNESS" such as abortion, LGBTQ relationships, gambling, legalizing drugs for recreation, transgender mutilation of young people, controlling and perverting K-12+ education to keep students in darkness for power, and for undercutting our heritage. They have willfully allowed and did not condemn rioting, looting, and violence, all for political gain. Many professional politicians use their position for personal gain by irresponsibly spending to gain votes, they condemn our President by hindsight for mishandling a pandemic that not even the “experts” knew how to handle, they appeal to the hearts of voters with tear-jerking stories for empathy to gain votes, they are without wisdom on how to resolve problems and often lie to deceive the people all for political gain/power. They use the media to misinform and deceive the people with lies and false promises to gain/retain power. This may not be all but appears to be the case for the majority.

They are “professional politicians” who lack character, that bend to the will of the people for political gain rather than take a stand for what is right and good for the people and nation as a whole. They lack wisdom and are spiritually dead by being out of fellowship with GOD because they are lost in the world and sin. If Jesus Christ called the religious leaders of His day a generation of vipers…..SERPENTS! Offspring of VIPERS! How can you escape the condemnation of hell? (Matthew 23:33), then we have no guilt by identifying them as DemocRATS! and hope they will turn from their wicked ways and come to repentance. President Trump has kept his promises. Joe Biden criticizes and lies, makes promises he can not fulfill, and deceives the people. All Scripture is God-breathed and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, (2 Timothy 3:16).

The spending by the government is bankrupting our country, making us slaves, debtors to the wealthy. We need to learn to depend upon GOD and one another, not the beast of a government that grows and grows and spends and spends to gain our favor for votes to be re-elected and maintain their office for power. There is sufficient money available to get through this if we would love one another as we are commanded to do, instead of holding to our savings, only to die and pass it on to someone who would be better off if they worked to gain their fortune, instead of living a lush life on inherited wealth. Stop wasteful spending Washington, believing you need to appease the people with money to win their vote!

“They gonna put ya in chains agin.” “If you don’t vote for me, you ain't black.” These were the words of Joe Biden talking down to fellow citizens as if they were simple-minded (uneducated) and incapable. The fact is the Democrats are the ones that have been putting the country in chains by doubling the national debt in eight years, by not keeping promises, by crippling the recovery of our economy with regulations, by allowing rioting and looting to accuse our president of being irresponsible, by Congress fighting against our president (at the cost of our country) to stymie progress and prevent his re-election, by creating lies to accuse our president of breaking laws to remove him from office, for accusing our president by hindsight of mishandling the Covid-19 pandemic (an unknown virus we knew nothing about and need to learn to deal with through experience over time), and by blaming the President for the state of the economy because of the Covid-19 virus which only GOD has power over. And because the Covid-19 vaccine will soon be available, the stock market and economy are making a strong recovery with a record-setting increase in GDP. These are a few of the ways Democrats reveal their mischievous unworthiness along with a corrupt media bent on discrediting our president to destroy him and gain power and wealth for themselves.

The office of President of the United States is a position of the highest responsibility on our earth today. It takes a strong leader with the wit and courage to make wise decisions and to endure the stress of the responsibility for a nation of near 330 million citizens, especially when fellow citizens are trying to bring him down out of ignorance to gain power for personal gain. It is difficult to be gracious and stately with a pack of dogs nipping at you with slanderous lies and mischievous actions to pull you down and destroy you.

A professional politician of 78 years (Joe Biden, who is not a leader) is not capable of taking on the position of the presidency of the United States of America, and if he was responsible and truly loved GOD and his fellow Americans and country, he would not even run for office. All candidates for high public office should be tested for mental capacity to see if they are fit for office, for the sake of our country, and the good of all.

As responsible voting citizens, we should evaluate candidates for their character and capacity to lead, rather than vote for them because of their political party. We should closely listen and consider what they have to say and not be hoodwinked by empty words, meaningless promises, and tear-jerking stories for empathy to gain votes, for not stating their position on issues, by deceiving to instill fear, and for taking a double stand on issues and wanting to change our constitution and government that has stood for over 230 years.

Are they responsible leaders that get the job done, or are they merely professional politicians that talk the talk and change their position on issues as needed to get your vote, rather than taking a stand and following through on issues as dependable leaders for the good of all. America will recover and prosper when citizens vote responsibly for the good of the country and one another, and not moved by the noise of false media, nor be deceived by the lies of politicians for self-gain.

And because of the weakness and mental state of candidate Joe Biden, we should seriously consider who would be President when He is unable to continue. We would have a radical liberal without the needed wisdom and experience to be the President of the United States of America. This is not a wise choice, for the good of all.


ISSUES

Systemic racism – There is no systemic racism other than what is created by the devil and uneducated troublemakers to play on the minds of the people. Those who want a better life who turn to BLM and such to “correct” what is wrong in the world and their life make things worse for themselves and others. When people see the rioting and looting associated with BLM and ANTIFA, they see those who behave in such a heinous despicable manner as pitifully lost and in need of love because they are without GOD in their life. They create more division and lessen their image in the eyes of our people and the world. We all have many opportunities and are so very blessed in all we do have in the United States of America. We are here on earth today as GOD is making us in His image, to build our character and self-esteem, to learn to discern between good and evil, to love one another, and to depend upon and love GOD, WHO is our Father.

) Abortion – there should be no abortion for there is no need for abortion. Many couples would gladly adopt a baby who needs parents. We understand that about 400 of every 1000 negro babies are aborted, which is four times more than the 100 of every 1000 Caucasian babies that are aborted.


) LGBTQ relationships/”marriages” – are an abomination to the Lord, contrary to Christ and the Kingdom of GOD so that those who practice such relationships can not be made in the image of Jesus Christ to inherit the Kingdom of God unless they repent. Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday, today, and forever.


) Transgender – GOD made them male and female. Those who have identity problems are either mentally ill or have been spiritually deceived, confounded by the unsound thoughts of others or of evil spirits.


) Drugs – The craving or dependence upon drugs is a spiritual sickness and can be healed. As GOD delivers addicts from drugs, there will be less of a market for drugs, and the drug “lords” will be no more. The government should not pass laws to gain votes to encourage the use of drugs that can destroy lives.


) Addictions – Those who have become addicted to drugs, alcohol, gambling, pornography, or sex are spiritually destitute, but they can be delivered from worldly vices by faith in Jesus Christ and repentance.


) Worldly lusts – The things of the world are only temporal and will pass away as we spiritually mature by Christ being formed in us to become members of the family of GOD and heirs of the Kingdom of GOD.


) Not loving our neighbor – By loving our neighbor as our own, everybody's needs are met beyond measure.


) Not practicing righteousness – We grow in favor with GOD and spiritually mature as we learn to practice righteousness and grow in wisdom and grace as Christ is formed in us.


) Gun control – Guns are not the problem; the real problem is in the heart of people apart from GOD. Even if guns were taken away, a man with evil intent in his heart would find another weapon to use in its place.


) Gambling – This can become an addiction, a worthless waste of time and money that can ruin lives. By repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, GOD will deliver us from our addictions to find fulfillment in life.


) Socialism – Perhaps a form of socialism could work in another world at another time, but willingly and not by law, and not until we all learn to love GOD and our neighbor as ourselves, rather than pursue the lustful ways of the world and sin.


) National debt – We understand the National debt is over $26 trillion which would bring the annual interest on the debt to over $600 billion a year. We should pay off the national debt so we do not sell out our country by wasting money paid as interest on money borrowed. The affluent hold citizens enslaved by the national debt for personal gain from accrued interest. We the people together can pay off the debt by stopping wasteful government spending, by denying ourselves, by downsizing the government. Congress (especially Democrats who make promises and spend, spend, spend) is in no hurry to pay off the debt because many of them and their family members, cohorts, and business cronies are the ones basking in the wealth gained from our taxes used to pay the interest on the national debt. And not only that but the money frivolously used to cover the costs of unnecessary bills passed by Congress has often gone to business cronies with whom deals were made to provide the products and services to fulfill bills passed. Wall Street is backing Biden for re-election because by his spending more money through bills passed, it would be to Wall Street gain by interest on the national debt and interest paid on loans and credit cards.


) Weather – Because GOD has perfect control of the weather, when we forsake our evil ways to practice righteousness, GOD will hear our prayers and heal our environment and country. We are all responsible for caring for the earth and all therein. GOD wants us to care for one another, and the Earth, our heritage.


) Hate – If we would all love one another as Jesus Christ commanded, hate would fade away and be replaced by love for our neighbor and GOD. Even so, we should be selective about when and who we love.


) The destitute can be healed to have a fulfilled life by being reconciled to GOD through faith in Jesus Christ.


) Every eye shall behold Him – The pure in heart shall see GOD (Matt 5:8, Acts 17:27-28, 1 John 3:24, 4:15).


) No separation between church and state – Members of the church are also the elected officials who govern, but the government does not have authority over the church as protected by the Constitution.


) Prayer in schools – Our problems in America began when DemocRATS removed prayer and the Bible from school. And now, nearly 60 years later, we find many in America who do not know GOD as part of their life because students were not allowed to be introduced to GOD in school or by their parents.


) After about sixty years of turning from GOD, we see a riotous world seen in end-time prophecy by Paul.


) Repeal Johnson Law – Believers should be able to speak without being intimidated by the government.


) Spending more money to educate K-12 students does not effectively work. Being inspired to want to learn and excel to please GOD motivates students to study and mature far beyond what spending more money can do.


) We should mentor to educate those the school system failed and to assimilate refugees and immigrants.


) American history/civics classes should be mandatory to be thankful for and proud of our USA.


) Have a class on life to show students how to know GOD as their Father through faith in Jesus Christ,........not through "religion."


) Have a class on common sense to educate students on wise living to be protected from the world.


) Voter I.D. Law – All eligible voters should present a picture ID before voting to prevent fraud, and have mail-in ballots for those who prove their eligibility to vote with an ID.


In the name of the Lord Jesus,………..may GOD bless
 
If referring to the Goats as DemocRATS was offensive, we were not referring to all who identify themselves as being a Democrat, but rather, those that have behaved in a corrupt manner so as to hinder and or destroy our President. These are the DemocRATS we were referring to that will learn to fear the LORD.

The fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone: which is the second death (Revelation 21:8).

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9).
 
Obviously I'm not from the USA so it wouldn't be right for me to criticise the government of an ally of the UK, but let me chuck in this thought. Maybe it's not in God's will for the outgoing president to serve a second term, if it were he'd have won the election. The fact that he didn't tells me that either God has lost the power to raise up and put down leaders Daniel 2:20-21 and Romans 13:1-5, or more likely that the President's first term in office did not meet with God's approval. Two examples spring to mind, the pulling of troops from northern Syria leading to the murder and severe persecution of Christians and destruction of Christian villages Syrian Christians to US: ‘Don’t Abandon Us Now’ and the total lack of empathy and support for the murder of our dear brother George Floyd that shocked the world.
 
total lack of empathy and support for the murder of our dear brother George Floyd that shocked the world.

I would disagree with this in a big way, but that is the what the media would have the world believe but is not what I believe is true at all.

but when we look at Gods will non of us know for sure what it is, the election is not over ,,so we will have to wait and see. Few things come to my mind

Peace deals in the middle east like never before through Trumps administration, so through a biblical prophecy view point one may consider this to be a step towards total peace in the middle east which has never happen, yet the bible tells us will happen, I dont think it if Biden is elected the peace talks or treatys would stay in place,,,,,,,, but of course this is just speculation and could play out a numerous other ways, like some other world leader bringing peace to the region,,,,,, but this is the first time we have seem progress in the area and that does seem to lean towards the bible prophecy.

Then again,, we have the point of view that we know things will get much worst in the end of times and lawlessness will abound, and I dont think USA will be USA anymore in end times, that scenario plays out much better in my mind with Biden's Administration,

The bible promises blessings to friends of Israel and this Trump is the most PRO Israel President we have ever had
 
Greetings,

All nations and indeed all people need those who are called to be a Light that others may see and glorify the LORD


Bless you ....><>
 
The opening post seems to judge spiritual value in terms of political affiliation. That's absolutely the wrong way around, and borders on idolatry.

Judge political leaders, policies and decisions in the light of Jesus' teaching.
 
The opening post seems to judge spiritual value in terms of political affiliation. That's absolutely the wrong way around, and borders on idolatry.

Judge political leaders, policies and decisions in the light of Jesus' teaching.

People just keep demonizing those who disagree with them all the time. There is no political leader that is going to be the solution for our problems.

I love my country a lot but I also love God and it breaks my heart how people are already threatening to use violence.
 
The opening post seems to judge spiritual value in terms of political affiliation. That's absolutely the wrong way around, and borders on idolatry.

Judge political leaders, policies and decisions in the light of Jesus' teaching.
No, just the opposite. Those who are on the left are there because of their spiritual/moral values, not by the name of their political party.
The "Sheep" are the Righteous on the right hand of GOD,............and the "Goats" are the unrighteous on the left hand, cursed into everlasting fire and eternal punishment because they do not practice righteousness. We are not righteous and have not been saved just because we believe. Christ came to save us from our sins. Being forgiven of past sins clears our conscience of guilt, but does not save us. We are not saved until we pass from death unto life by being made alive together with the Spirit when GOD forgives us of all trespasses by confessing our sins and repenting of the sinful ways of the world to practice righteousness.

And since the original was posted I believe the LORD has corrected me, in that we should not have referred to those on the left as Democ - - - -, even though it seemed fitting and applicable at the moment.

In the name of the Lord Jesus (Colossians 3:17),..........CareGiver
 
You've backtracked halfway and gone from a blatant politicization of the gospel to a confused mess.

Neither the Democrat nor Republican party in the USA are fully in line with the teachings of Jesus and the values of his kingdom.
 
Neither the Democrat nor Republican party in the USA are fully in line with the teachings of Jesus and the values of his kingdom.


yet one platform moves away from God and one clearly moves towards God,
 
Sure. But that's not my objection to the OP. Tying the gospel to political affiliation is very, very problematic. And fundamentally unChristian
 
Dear Brothers & Sisters who live in the USA,
I posted these comments in another thread on the subject of this Election that happened in America.

I'll be praying for Biden and Harris, when they get sworn in, even when things go wrong, because they will, as they have for every President/VP. I also won't be praying that they get tossed out of office, or have this or that done to them. Why? Because they're the ones who are in positions of authority for this Country called America. I may not like it, and hope that others will do the same, even those who didn't do it for the President/VP currently in office that they disagreed with. Because what was forgotten by many is that we're one Country Under God, and we either stand together or we'll fall together!

With the Love of Christ Jesus.
YBIC
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If believers would "stand" and share "Light" as we should, then "they" (the left) will not continue to "fall."
We can share understanding here but if it goes no further, then what are we good for?
Tasteless salt,......hidden light nobody sees.

If you should see ME (my body), you would be seeing the Father,..........If we see should YOU (your body), we would be seeing the Father,

The Father is IN me (His Holy Spirit is in my body),.........and the Father is IN YOU (His Holy Spirit is in your body).......(From 1 John 4:15)

In GOD I (my Spirit) live and move and have my being,........In GOD, YOU (your Spirit) live and move and have your being.......(From Acts 17:27-28)

Believers born of GOD are one with the Holy Spirit of GOD the Father and the Holy Spirit of the Son of GOD.........(From 1 Cor. 6:17, John 17:22-23)

The pure in heart see GOD,..........if the world would see this, the darkness would be exposed, for there is no place to hide.


And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood; And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casts her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind. And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places. And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains; And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sits on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb: (Revelation 6:12-16).

If this is in Scripture, then is there some reason why we should not share it?

"Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops (Matthew 10:27).

We share this in faith, but if the LORD does not want it to go any further, then we trust it will not.

May GOD bless,...........In the name of the Lord Jesus,..........CareGiver
 
If believers would "stand" and share "Light" as we should, then "they" (the left) will not continue to "fall."
We can share understanding here but if it goes no further, then what are we good for?
Tasteless salt,......hidden light nobody sees.

If you should see ME (my body), you would be seeing the Father,..........If we see should YOU (your body), we would be seeing the Father,

The Father is IN me (His Holy Spirit is in my body),.........and the Father is IN YOU (His Holy Spirit is in your body).......(From 1 John 4:15)

In GOD I (my Spirit) live and move and have my being,........In GOD, YOU (your Spirit) live and move and have your being.......(From Acts 17:27-28)

Believers born of GOD are one with the Holy Spirit of GOD the Father and the Holy Spirit of the Son of GOD.........(From 1 Cor. 6:17, John 17:22-23)

The pure in heart see GOD,..........if the world would see this, the darkness would be exposed, for there is no place to hide.


And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood; And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casts her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind. And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places. And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains; And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sits on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb: (Revelation 6:12-16).

If this is in Scripture, then is there some reason why we should not share it?

"Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops (Matthew 10:27).

We share this in faith, but if the LORD does not want it to go any further, then we trust it will not.

May GOD bless,...........In the name of the Lord Jesus,..........CareGiver
Not sure if you are still equating the left-leaning politically with those put on the left in the parable of the sheep and the goats. Please clarify.
 
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If this is in Scripture, then is there some reason why we should not share it?
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Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you also be like him (Proverbs 26:4)

Dear LORD GOD our Father, please forgive me for trying to share without consulting you first.


In the name of the Lord Jesus,...........CareGiver
 
OK. It seems like you're implying I'm a fool. I'm trying to clarify if you believe that whether a person belongs in the kingdom of God is dependent on political affiliation.

And if you were really directing Proverbs 26:4 at me, please can I ask that you obey Proverbs 26:5 and give a fool a straight answer.
 
Joshua 5:13; Now it came about when Joshua was by Jericho, he raised his eyes and looked, and behold, a man was standing opposite him with his sword drawn in his hand, and Joshua went to him and said to him, “Are you for us or for our enemies?”
Joshua 5:14; He said, “No; rather I have come now as captain of the army of the Lord.” And Joshua fell on his face to the ground, and bowed down, and said to him, “What has my lord to say to his servant?”

It seems in these days we are looking to join the wrong team, the wrong side as it were. Should I join the left or the right? I like this man's answer. Neither, I'm in the Lord's army.
 
Joshua 5:13; Now it came about when Joshua was by Jericho, he raised his eyes and looked, and behold, a man was standing opposite him with his sword drawn in his hand, and Joshua went to him and said to him, “Are you for us or for our enemies?”
Joshua 5:14; He said, “No; rather I have come now as captain of the army of the Lord.” And Joshua fell on his face to the ground, and bowed down, and said to him, “What has my lord to say to his servant?”

It seems in these days we are looking to join the wrong team, the wrong side as it were. Should I join the left or the right? I like this man's answer. Neither, I'm in the Lord's army.
Great thought. Very elegantly put.
 
Again, your not supposed to be a part of this world, AT ALL. Separate yourselves from the this detestable existence and turn towards God. Focusing in politics, lady gaga,s new haircut, the new Chevrolet Malibu is pointless and futile. Jesus expects you to grow in Christ and the lords way, and not even glance at whats happening here. This is why many are not going to make it, even those who think they are saved. Hear my voice says the Lord, its all or nothing.
 
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