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That question strikes at the very heart of our dilemma. I have posted on this previously, and like most truth, it was not well-received. The issue is one of authority. Who do you look to, for the authority to do the things you do? Choose wisely, grasshopper, because you will likewise render to that authority.Am I a bad citizen for getting vaccinated, or am I am bad citizen for refusing the vaccine?
That is absolutely true, but most don't make the connection. IOW, you have already declared your allegiance to the forum State (rather that to Christ) by accepting the rule, the authority, of the State, rather than of God. Clever civil lies are crafted (e.g. "the separation of church and state") to further the deception and keep the State's citizens/subjects in bondage.If any of you have an SSN for job and tax related purposes, the first step has already been taken.
This, however, is the resultant doublemindedness of trying to serve two masters, and is also why we're in the present mess. No man can serve two masters, and there is a form of obedience that leads to death. So one must make his calling and election sure. The jab pretext is a perfect example of a “sin unto death” - Romans 6:16. Rather, we need to listen to the King, and obey him. But we don't trust God -- we trust Caesar, believing he is ordained of God. That belief is in grave error. Caesar, like all governments of men, is God's rod of correction to drive you back to God. And right now, we are reaping the tragic consequences of trying to serve two masters....with a hand grasp from Christ Jesus we are rescued still in faith! That is what we hold to in faith dear brother. Even with an SSN!
But we don't trust God -- we trust Caesar, believing he is ordained of God. That belief is in grave error. Caesar, like all governments of men, is God's rod of correction to drive you back to God. And right now, we are reaping the tragic consequences of trying to serve two masters. And the authority that the majority have submitted themselves to, allowed these turkeys into those positions.
They have no Godly position -- never did. Like the Holy Bible says, they “set themselves.” They offer you deceptive benefits packages, and so you go ahead and buy into it and strike hands with these heathen (that's disobedience) and then cry when their "duty" hammer comes down.
It truly breaks my heart -- sometimes it's too much to bear -- to see God's people being destroyed for lack of knowledge. Forums are full of fearmongering and ignorance, crying out for justice, but none will be forthcoming because virtually no one is willing to do what it takes to be in obedience to the King.
So now the so-called Christians are vacillating in a holding pattern, trying to hold out before they too lose their very lives, twisting scripture to justify their selfishness while living their remaining time in fear. Yet, there is always hope. God always makes a way where there seems to be no way. It is the essence of faith. Trust him, seek him out, and he will guide your path.
With plandemics like this, what's to discuss -- other than to commiserate about the pickle we're in? Well, yes, there is hope -- IF we REPENT, God will restore, and he will heal our land. That’s all it would take. Let’s say, the people at USA take one day off, just one day, from the president all the way down to the street sweeper, we all agree to take just one day off and repent. How likely do you think that is gonna happen? Well, then, you’d better prepare for the coming persecution, because, as we’re seeing, it is even at the door.
Make no mistake, God’s judgment is about to fall on the children of disobedience. Do not be found among them.
If your reaction to being told that there are faults in Caesar's statutes is to rush to defend them, it is because you cannot envision life without them. This is normal for someone who can only see one kingdom: the kingdom of this world. Yet this world is passing away, as are our own bodies. There is only one thing in life more certain than Caesar's taxes. So we are really here as a test of whether we can “see” and then choose those things that have eternal value. Are our energies devoted to laying up earthly treasures, or treasures in heaven? Are we slaves devoted to building the kingdom of this world, or are we seeking first the kingdom of God? We cannot even know where to begin unless we can see God's kingdom, which is the true meaning of being born again.
God in his sovereignty has provided the perfect means of testing whether we can make the distinction between the two kingdoms. Caesar has usurped God's authority, but his kingdom is built entirely with our consent and by using legal fictions. His authority over us is imaginary. We do not have to render ourselves to him unless we believe that we belong to him. Most people believe with all their heart that they do, for they cannot see the alternative. But if you know that you belong to God, along with your labor, your family, and everything else you have, then you will already have a deep-seated unease with the multitude of demands Caesar makes on you.
If this is the case, then make a list of those things that rightly belong to God but you have in ignorance given to Caesar. Then develop a plan of action for returning them to their rightful owner. This is not easy, but it is necessary. You will need to learn much more about God's Law so that you can discern what true obedience requires of you. If you trust the State to provide for your needs rather than trusting God, it should be clear which master you are serving. As no man can serve two masters, you have a choice to make. Scripture is clear that obedience to God comes at a price, and we must first count the cost. But once you can see the eternal kingdom, you will realize that any price is worth it.
Matthew 13:44, "The kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.”