"In the upcoming presidential election, we have the choice between a progressive leftist Democrat who supports core principles of socialism and a populist Republican former president who supports free-market capitalism. So none of us fall prey to being a useful idiot for either party, I offer some insights for a prudent casting of your vote. The Bible directs us to exercise "discernment that you may approve the things that are excellent" (Phil. 1:9b-10a, NKJV), not idiotic!" - Larry Tomczak
First of all, let us not gloss over the stupid NAR dominionist notion that God has ordained capitalism. God is not impressed nor concerned about the economic theories that men have contrived. Our government is based upon a free market but there is plenty of socialism sprinkled in and that does not make anyone less Christian. His kingdom is not of this world beloved. That said, I always wrinkle my nose to see someone cite a half of a verse, let alone two half verses here. So, I have made the full verses in context the key verses listed above. These verses have absolutely nothing to do with carnal politics. God did not urge is to use discernment to judge between socialism and capitalism. The use of discernment, is to discern what is and is not from God - especially when it comes to false teachers like Larry Tomczak. Here is today's deep theology. Neither candidate, political party or economic theory, is from God. NONE. This bastardization of scripture is borderline blasphemous as it takes what is crucial for believers in discernment, and corrupts it into making carnal electoral decisions. The word of God is not supposed to be abused like this. God gives us His word for our spiritual growth, not to pursue worldly political power. This is simply disgusting.
"This is not a normal presidential election. The stakes could not be higher at this defining moment when progressive secularists advance the "fundamental transformation of America," while patriotic conservatives seek to preserve the traditional ideals of our Founding Fathers. Have we reached the point of no return? "With God all things are possible (Matt. 19:26), so I'm not a pessimist but an optimist. I'm also a realist, and if we continue compromising biblical precepts and sell out, disregarding 2 Chronicles 7:14 conditions for "healing our land," then God is not obligated to some supernatural sovereign intervention (see Romans 1, which lays out what happens to those persisting in turning from God and His Word)." - Lary Tomczak
Dear Lord. There is nothing sacred for Larry Tomczak and Charisma News? Matthew 19:26 is about salvation, not that it might be possible to elect your three times married, three times unfaithful, genital grabbing, porn star sleeping with, convicted rapist. This verse is after Jesus explains how hard it will be for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. His disciples then lament this by saying, "who can be saved?' THAT is when Jesus says that with God all things are possible! Anyone can be saved because of God! When you compromise the gospel however for NAR dominionism, you butcher any scripture you see to accomplish your fleshly goals. The next verse abused here was written to ISRAEL! It has nothing to do with America. It is not a prescriptive text and was part of a historical narrative. Even if you want to apply it to any country, the people in question that it is written to are people called by God's name! That means Christians or the church, in this country. The NAR whores always distort this verse and pretend that if the unsaved would only start behaving better then somehow God will stay His hand of judgment upon this country. Spoiler alert - He will not. The reason why the land needs healing is not because the lost behave like the lost but because the church does not behave like the church.
"God has strict judgment for those misleading people in teaching His Word (James 3:1) and for "watchmen" failing to alert people of impending dangers (Ezek. 33:6). Today, leaders, groups and publications (Sojourners ministry, Rick Warren's Saddleback Church, Southern Baptist Russell Moore, Andy Stanley's Northpoint church, some contributors to Christianity Today and others) are justifiably being scrutinized for compromise and "woke" leanings. Investigations are exposing those who are supporting LGBTQ and transgender agendas, gender affirmative surgical mutilation, receiving hefty donations from anti-Christ Leftist groups, identifying with those advancing notions of a white supremacist nation and/or Black Lives Matter propaganda. Be alert, informed and extremely discerning with the widespread deception increasing at this time." - Larry Tomczak
Now, Larry is absolutely correct about James 3:1 but the delicious irony is that while he correctly calls out apostate teachers such as Warren and Stanley, he fails to see how he is no better. They might be too far on one side of not preaching the gospel but Tomczak is just as guilty in the other extreme of not preaching the gospel. The slaughtered scripture here is the misuse of Ezekiel 33:6. The failing to alert people of impending danger is not God saying for church leaders to warn people of "woke" leanings. That is biblically absurd. Sin is sin. Preachers are supposed to warn against sin, but not for political goals. Black Lives Matter is not an anti-Christian teaching. It just sought justice for unfair treatment. Now, you can disagree politically, but don't drag God into it. These political arguments are not "deception." Do you know what is? Articles such as these that take our eyes off of Christ and onto political power. It is idolatry, pure and simple. We are watchmen about the word of God and matter of sin and repentance. Discernment is not determining which political action groups you disagree with.
"Former Governor Mike Huckabee calls on pastors to "rise to the occasion and view the spiritual battle as one in which they see themselves as captains on a battleship, not simply a love boat keeping people happy and entertained more than the church down the street." Jesus directs us to "render unto Caesar" (Mark 12:17)"honor legitimate citizenship duties while benefiting from rights and privileges"which for us include praying; voting; exercising our freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and so forth; and, when necessary, appealing to authority ("due process") as Paul did three times as a Roman citizen." - Lary Tomczak
The NAR turns the concept of love, which Jesus was all about, into a derogatory comment. The battle is the Lord's not ours, despite what politician and faux Christian Huckabee believes. We do not need a battleship. Our weapons are not of this world. The verse that Larry mangles here is the well-known "render unto Ceasar" scripture. This verse is Christ blowing up the trap the teachers were trying to spring on Him regarding paying taxes. This is yet another example of Jesus saying to not confuse the things of this world with the matters of the kingdom. What Tomczak tries to do though, is pretend that rendering unto Caesar secretly means that we have to honor legitimate citizenship duties. What? Has Larry ever read the verse that explicitly says that our citizenship is in heaven? God does not allow dual citizenship beloved. We do not render unto Caesar by voting. That is a ridiculous use of this scripture. Again though, it is Tomczak superimposing his carnal political greed over scripture.
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