From Gary... A sign for the times

Now, this is a sign;clear, concise, and very straightforward!!!  I you do not heed its instructions, it is because you do not WANT to.  America was founded by those who loved the Bible and yet we have not listened to it. That will be our undoing!!! Lack of a moral compass simply can not exist, for evil will fill whatever void we allow.  If we do not listen, this nation will eventually not continue as a nation.  

THE DO NOT....

Jeremiah, Chapter 6 (WEB)

 10  To whom shall I speak and testify, that they may hear? Behold, their ear is uncircumcised, and they can’t listen. Behold, Yahweh’s word has become a reproach to them. They have no delight in it. 11 Therefore I am full of the wrath of Yahweh. I am weary with holding in. 

“Pour it out on the children in the street,

and on the assembly of young men together;

for even the husband with the wife shall be taken,

the aged with him who is full of days.

  12 Their houses shall be turned to others,

their fields and their wives together;

for I will stretch out my hand on the inhabitants of the land, says Yahweh.”

  13 “For from their least even to their greatest, everyone is given to covetousness;

and from the prophet even to the priest, everyone deals falsely.

  14 They have healed also the hurt of my people superficially,

saying, ‘Peace, peace!’ when there is no peace.

  15 Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination?

No, they were not at all ashamed, neither could they blush.

Therefore they shall fall among those who fall;

at the time that I visit them, they shall be cast down,” says Yahweh.

  16  Thus says Yahweh, “Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, ‘Where is the good way?’ and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’  

THE LESSON...

Matthew, Chapter 5 (WEB)

1 Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him.  2 He opened his mouth and taught them, saying, 

  3  “Blessed are the poor in spirit, 

for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. 

  4  Blessed are those who mourn, 

for they shall be comforted. 

  5  Blessed are the gentle, 

for they shall inherit the earth. 

  6  Blessed are those who 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 children of God. 

  10  Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, 

for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. 

  11  “Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake.   12  Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you. 

  13  “You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be salted? It is then good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under the feet of men.   14  You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can’t be hidden.   15  Neither do you light a lamp, and put it under a measuring basket, but on a stand; and it shines to all who are in the house.   16  Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

I can imagine no more stubborn people than the ancient Israelites. God was patient with them- patient beyond all understanding. Finally, they paid the price for their obduracy. There is a right way- listen to Jesus, and do it.  All else will eventually fail!!!  Spend some time with the beatitudes today, read them several times and think about them- what could possibly produce a better life? Just think about it!!!