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For the moment, let's leave religion out of this discussion. I will come back to it later. All Humans(people), by nature, have the same rights; not dependent on when, where, how, or what gender they are born. These Rights supersede all national affiliations and national laws. These are natural laws. They existed before there were governments and will remain after. First and foremost, All people own themselves. All people are entitled to the fruits of their own labor. All associations, transactions, contracts, agreements, sales, etc. of Any kind, for Any reason must be voluntary. (Non-Aggression Principle or NAP - Aggression/Coercion should not be used to force anyone to do, say, or agree to Anything. The ONLY time aggression may be used is in the defense of the life and rights of yourself (or others) from another party initiating aggression.) Theft of any kind is wrong. These represent my ETHICAL stance on way human society should be. I understand that this model of society does not exist on any large scale today and may not come to exist in my lifetime, but this is something to strive towards. _________________ So, what does this mean and how did I come to these beliefs? Human beings, by nature, have the right of Self Ownership: Nobody else can decide for you how you should live your life. Only You can decide what's best for you. There is no other person, no human authority, higher than yourself in your life. If you own yourself, then every other human being also has that same Self-Ownership. Therefore, You have No right to act as an authority on someone else's life without their consent. You can not tell someone else how to live their life without their consent. You can not use force or coercion on another person in any way, except in the defense of the life or property of another. THINK HARD HERE IF You have no RIGHT to dictate to the life of another person, THEN you have no ability to convey that right to somebody else (e.g. through an election, etc.) For Example: You have no RIGHT to take something that is mine. Since you don't have the RIGHT to take my stuff, you can not give that right to someone else to use on your behalf. So, you can not bestow the RIGHT (which we have already decided you don't have) on the government and call it a Tax. The concept of governance is that the people being governed confer their rights upon authority figures to act on their behalf VOLUNTARILY. But, you can only give what you already have. You CAN NOT confer to another person a right that you do not already have to use/exercise on your behalf. If you are NOT a voluntary participant in a nation, an agent of the government (tax collector, police officer, etc.) can not legitimately come to your house and have the RIGHT to take your stuff because nobody who voted for this person or put that person in charge had the authority to grant that right to begin with. Voluntary Associations: No person should be forced to participate in anything that they do not want to be a part of. That includes but is not limited to: Governments Religions Marriages Armed Forces Businesses Clubs or ANY OTHER group or activity for any reason. If you agree with these beliefs, if you share this ETHICAL stance then you might be surprised to know that you are an Anarchist/Voluntaryist. _______________ I used to say that I am proud to be an American. You can be proud of the people in your country, proud of the accomplishments and advances her people have made, and at the same time recognize that there are flaws inherent to the system. I think that our country was founded on good principles, but, over the years, these principles have been sidelined by the corporate and political interests of this world. At the time this country was conceived there were a great many difficulties to be overcome but there were fewer rules and laws. We believed in individual liberty and created a nation to protect that liberty. The founders did their best, but just as with all other things in this world, advances have been made and new ways of thinking have emerged. The founders did what they thought necessary at the time, but I highly doubt that they would be pleased at what their creation has become. Now, instead of listing the things we are Not allowed to do, it seems we list the things we Are allowed to do. The laws and regulations in place today are oppressive, tyrannical, and unnecessary. The "taxes" the government steals from us are excessive. The "taxes" collected from us are not put to good or even effective use. The use of our armed forces to promote our ECONOMIC interests is deplorable. Our whole system is CORRUPT. IN SHORT, we have turned into the very monster we fought so hard to escape. This Country is in dire need of a MAJOR shift in the way we do things. It is inevitable. If we don't fix the problem, the whole system is going to burn down on its own. And on its way down we will lose more and more of our liberty until it gets to the point where ANYTHING that the powers-that-be offer us will be better than our current situation. I believe that it is still possible to make a difference from within the system, but that it will not happen, so I prepare for the worst. The average American is blind to the problem. The average person cares less about freedom and more about security. Most people these days won't complain unless there is some major shift from their comfort zone. The average person would rather be told what to do than take control of their own fate, make their own decisions, and live with the consequences. They are Sheep. ___________ I am a Christian, not because my family is Christian or because all the cool people are Christian, but because I made that choice for myself after deep thought and study on the subject. Nobody forced me to make this decision. It is not POSSIBLE to force someone to be Christian/Muslim/Buddhist/etc. It is a belief one has. ________________ Do I think that there should be laws prohibiting behavior that I find immoral? Insofar as it does not involve anyone else or their property then No. 1) Speaking specifically about the United States: There is a very clear doctrine from the very beginning of the country that there shall be no officially sanctioned and endorsed religion in the USA. This creates a problem for the enacting and enforcing of laws that are based on moral principles based upon religious teachings and context. Which religion is to be the model for governmental morality? Christianity? Islam? Buddhism? To base a law on "Morality" is in direct conflict with our founding principles. There are many behaviors that I find morally wrong and think are ultimately damaging to the individual and society at large. But as long as those behaviors, decisions, and actions are confined to oneself and other voluntary participants then I do not think the government should be able to declare them legal or illegal. If you allow the government to base it's laws on a particular religious understanding of morality, then later that same government could later use a different religion as the model. We must base our laws on protection of life, liberty, and property only. Limit the government and attempt to prevent it's overreach. 2) Using laws to force morality: I don't believe in legislating morality. I don't think that someone who doesn't steal, simply because it it against the law, is a moral person. They are surely a pragmatic person, but moral? The moral person would not steal, regardless of the law, because they believe it to be wrong. A person's belief or lack thereof in a higher power is not and should not be dependent upon the laws currently in place in society. In fact, it could be argued that obedience to secular laws could make a person complacent and leave them vulnerable to a false sense of eternal security. I don't need laws to know Right from Wrong. __________________ Render unto Caesar... I pay my taxes. I don't want government thugs breaking down my door and hauling me off to a cage because I didn't want to let them steal the fruits of my labor. As long as the situation remains the same here I will continue to pay my taxes.

Saturday (Nissan 16 : Friday Sunset – Saturday Sunset)

According to the Biblical Record

On this day almost 2000 years ago

Weekly Sabbath

Nothing is happening this day because of Sabbath restrictions.

The disciples and the women continue to mourn their fallen friend, teacher, & son.

He was supposed to be their Messiah. What happened? How could they have been so wrong? What were they going to do now?

DAY 3 ends with the tomb still sealed and tears still flowing.

#Jesus #Christ #Passion #Easter #Prophecy #Savior #Messiah #Jerusalem #Maranatha

You should watch this. It will help you understand a little bit more of what He went through...

The Passion of The Christ. (Full Movie)

https://ok.ru/video/6700956781209

#Jesus #Christ #Passion #Easter #Prophecy #Savior #Messiah #Jerusalem #Maranatha #PassionOfTheChrist

Excerpts from "The Passion of The Christ"

Jesus Whipped...

(It, almost surely, would have been worse than shown here)

https://youtu.be/RkMQ3Nr1bu8

Jesus forced to carry his cross...

https://youtu.be/bxidcuggB2A

Crown of thorns forced onto Jesus's head.

https://youtu.be/yq78P4koS7Q

Jesus Nailed to the cross. 1/3

https://youtu.be/a8WLDfIwc80

Jesus Nailed to the cross. 2/3

https://youtu.be/pmwlh8PDn38

Jesus nailed to the cross. 3/3

https://youtu.be/ZId_szUl_5w

Jesus's last words and death.

https://youtu.be/RkMQ3Nr1bu8

The moments after Jesus's death.

https://youtu.be/JLA3fN9Irc0

___________________________________

I can't watch this without crying.

What he went through physically was horrible. I can't even imagine the spiritual toll he endured.

I don't deserve this kind of Love. I am unworthy.

Thank you Lord for paying a price I could not. Thank you for providing a way.

Maranatha !

Come Lord Jesus !

#Jesus #Christ #Passion #Easter #Prophecy #Savior #Messiah #Jerusalem #Maranatha

(Friday) - Day of Crucifixion

According to the Biblical record

On this day almost 2000 years ago

_____

By the time you read this today Jesus the Christ would already have been tried, tortured, and crucified.

_____

The Trials of Jesus Christ:

(The first 3 trials were all for the offense of Blasphemy and judged by the Jews)

• First trial, before Annas [nighttime hours]; Annas is looking for an accusation, biding time till Sanhedrin is gathered at High Priestly villa.

• Second [and primary] trial before Sanhedrin, Jesus is condemned.

• Third trial, immediately at dawn: the condemnation repeated, then Jesus taken to Romans

(The last 3 trials were for the offense of Treason against Rome, because Blasphemy was not a capital offense under Roman Law, and judged by Roman Authorities)

• Fourth trial before Pilate

• Fifth trial before Herod

• Sixth trial before Pilate

After these trials:

• Jesus is scourged, but this is not enough for the mob that the Sanhedrin had paid off, so the crowd yells, "Crucify Him or we will tell Rome!"

• Jesus is finally turned over to be crucified.

• Jesus mocked by Roman soldiers and a crown of thorns is forced into Jesus's head

• Jesus bears His cross to gate on north of city and is crucified around 9 am

The sky

About 3 pm:

• Jesus dies.

• Roman Soldier pierces Jesus' side side with a spear to ensure that he is dead.

• The veil outside the Holy of Holies torn in two from the top to the bottom.

• The Earth Shakes

• Some graves opened and dead people rise again and go into the city.

• Passover lambs slain in temple

Jesus buried by sundown

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Jesus had committed no crimes, had not sinned against God, and had followed all the rules of the old covenant. In short, He was perfect.

The Jewish priests of that time felt threatened by his teachings. They had tried to turn the public against Him many times in the past with no success. Finally they arrested Him in the dead of night, brought Him to a trial (in a way that violated their own rules) before a prejudiced court, and found Him guilty, all of this while the rest of the city slept. They then turned Him over to the Roman Authorities and threatened a revolt if he was not executed.

He was beaten, whipped raw, and forced to carry his own cross through the city and up the hill to Golgotha. There, His hands and feet were nailed to this wooden cross. It was then raised up for all to see. Jesus hung there between two other crucified men for about 6 hours, slowly weakening and suffocated to death.

The sky turned dark from about noon until 3 pm.

When Jesus finally did die:

• there was an earthquake

• the curtain separating the ark of the covenant in the Holy of Holies from the rest of the temple was torn completely in two

• many holy people who had previously died were raised to life and seen throughout the city by many people.

When all these things happened and were witnessed by the roman soldiers standing guard over those crucified on the hill of Golgotha "...they were terrified, and exclaimed, “Surely he was the Son of God!”" (Matthew 27:51)

Finally just before sundown Jesus's body was wrapped in linen cloth and laid to rest in a tomb. A large stone was rolled in front of the tomb's opening.

The man who claimed to be the Son of the Most High God, Maker of the Heavens and the Earth was dead.

Witnessed by hundreds if not thousands, verified with a spear through His side by the roman soldiers, and buried in donated grave,

Jesus was Dead...

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Now, here are some of the illegalities of the Jewish trials.

1. If a man was arrested for a capital crime, he could never be arrested at night. It had to be in broad daylight. Jesus' arrest took place between 1 and 2 o'clock at night.

2. If a man was arrested for a capital crime, no one cooperating in the arrest could be in any way connected to the one who is accused. No arrest for a capital crime could be made based upon information given by a follower or colleague of the accused. Because they felt if the accused was guilty so were his followers. But the entire plot revolved around Judas, one of the followers. This law was blatantly and openly ignored.

3. No Jewish trial could ever be held at night. The law stated that it must be held in the daytime. Listen to the code, which is taken from the Talmud: “The members of the court may not alertly and intelligently hear the testimony against the accused during the hours of darkness.” But, if you check the record, both before Annas and before Caiaphas, these trials were held in darkness.

4. The members of the Jewish court, after hearing the testimony of true witnesses (none of which were ever brought before Jesus) in a capital crime, could not immediately act and judge. They were to go home and remain alone and separate from one another for two days (at the least, one full day), thinking about the testimonies they had heard. During that time, here's what they were to do. Here's the language of the code: “Eat like food, drink like wines, sleep well. And once again return and hear the testimony of the accused. Then, and only then, shall you render a vote.” They didn't do that. They Jewish court never left the presence of Caiaphas!

5. In fact, even the method of voting was specified! They never took an “all in favor say I, all opposed say no” kind of vote. Their vote was supposed to be taken from the youngest to the oldest so that the youngest wouldn't be intimidated or influenced by the older votes. This never happened.

No trial could be held before only one judge, and never without a defense attorney. All of that was overlooked, openly, willfully ignored and disobeyed. They didn't follow their own rules.

#Jesus #Christ #Passion #Easter #Prophecy #Savior #Messiah #Jerusalem #Maranatha

"I am a Christian, but I don't go to church. I don't need church."

-Walker of a very narrow path deceiving himself...

There are many people who have the wrong idea of what it means to be a Christian. It isn't a once a week commitment to be at church or a code of ethics to live by. It is a committed relationship with Almighty God, Creator of the heavens and the earth.

Most people treat church like a whore house. They go to church however often they feel the need in payment for a good feeling and a sense of relief. They treat it like a quid-pro-quo, this for that, payment for services rendered.

Brothers and sisters this is not how it should be. We don't leave our Christianity at the doors of the church. Wherever we go, God goes with us. Whatever we do God is there with us. It is more like a marriage. We spend every day with our spouse but on some days we do something special just to spend time focused on each other. It is like going out on a date with your spouse to reaffirm your commitment to each other.

We don't do good works, or go to church, or evangelize to earn our way into heaven. We do these things because we are excited about what we have been given and who we are in a relationship with. Everything we do should focus on presenting ourselves radiant and blameless to the only One who is worthy of our praise, the One who has forgiven us, the One who has called us his own.

Going to church is not a chore, it's a privilege

and it should be treated as such.

" for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God"

Romans 3:23

"as it is written,

“There is none righteous, not even one;

there is none who understands,

There is none who seeks for God;

All have turned aside, together they have become useless;

There is none who does good,

There is not even one.”

“Their throat is an open grave,

With their tongues they keep deceiving,”

“The poison of asps is under their lips”;

“Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness”;

“Their feet are swift to shed blood,

Destruction and misery are in their paths,

And the path of peace they have not known.”

“There is no fear of God before their eyes.” "

Romans 3-10-18

"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Romans 6:23

"*...if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved"

Romans 10:9

"Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ"

Romans 5:1

"Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."

Romans 8:1

"For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Romans 8:38-39

Maranatha!

Come Lord Jesus!

#Church #Jesus #Christ #Christian #Forgiven #Love

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Explanation of 3 days and nights...

#Jesus #Christ #Resurrection #Miracle #Savior #Forgiven

https://youtu.be/EmtyYqq11Qc

Step into the final week of Jesus’ life—one day at a time. This special Holy Week podcast walks through the events leading up to the cross and the resurrection, unpacking what really happened each day from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. With biblical insight, historical context, and thoughtful reflection, this series invites you to pause, look closer, and experience the most important week in human history with fresh eyes and a deeper understanding.

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Southeast Christian Church has multiple campuses spread out across the Kentuckiana region. United as one family, our vision is to unleash the full force of the church to love people one at a time.

#Jesus #Christ #Passion #Easter #Prophecy #Savior #Messiah #Jerusalem #Maranatha

https://youtu.be/IMQ7tUcf0eY?si=Tm1u-97_UXkQ59Yy

A person who had already formed an opinion about something is not easily convinced otherwise even when presented with the facts. Admitting you are wrong is harder than admitting you are ignorant.

Do the right thing.

* Examine the facts.

* Examine your beliefs.

* Modify your beliefs if they don't align with the facts.

* Be humble throughout the process.

* start the process again...

#CognitiveDissonance #Logic #Reason

Skyrim meets Game of Thrones!

What's not to like? I am looking forward to this. Apparently it is 5+ years in the making at this point. I am a huge fan of GOT books and HBO series (mostly), so this is really exciting to me.

https://youtu.be/Sqm3s7e0Ni0

#Skyrim #GOT #Skyros #GameOfThrones #Essos #Mod #ElderScrolls #Game #GrowNOSTR #Fantasy #RPG #OpenWorld

Who is the best prepaid legal protection for someone carrying a concealed weapon?

GROK 3:

Who’s Best? U.S. LawShield edges out for reputation and track record. Its 15-year run, massive membership, and no glaring red flags—like USCCA’s occasional wobbles—give it an edge in proven reliability. CCW Safe is a close second, especially if you prioritize attorney choice and incident response, with a cleaner slate but less public case history. ACLDN’s a sleeper hit for budget-conscious carriers who trust a co-op over corporate, though it’s less battle-tested at scale. Your pick depends on what you value—cost, flexibility, or sheer staying power—but U.S. LawShield’s the safest bet for a prepaid service that’s delivered consistently.

Compare to Attorneys on Retainer.

GROK 3:

You’re asking me to compare U.S. LawShield—the prepaid legal service with the strongest reputation from my last answer—to Attorneys on Retainer (AOR), another option for legal protection as a concealed carrier. Both aim to shield you from the legal fallout of a self-defense incident, but they differ in structure, coverage, and approach. Here’s a head-to-head breakdown based on what’s known about their offerings as of April 10, 2025.

Structure and Setup

U.S. LawShield: A membership-based legal service, not insurance, founded in 2009 by attorneys in Texas. It’s grown to over 750,000 members, offering prepaid legal defense through a network of 200+ independent program attorneys across 46 states. You pay a flat monthly fee (starting at $10.95) for access to their system—think of it as a subscription for legal backup.

AOR: Attorneys on Retainer is a program from the Attorneys for Freedom Law Firm, based in Arizona. It’s a true retainer model—you’re essentially hiring their firm in advance for a monthly fee (around $19.95 individual, $29.95 family). Coverage kicks in for felonies or misdemeanors post-signup, provided they can ethically argue self-defense. It’s more direct: you’re their client, not a member of a broader network.

Coverage Scope

U.S. LawShield: Covers unlimited criminal and civil defense costs upfront—no caps on attorney fees, trials, retrials, or appeals. It applies to any legal weapon (gun, knife, bat) used in self-defense, with a 24/7 hotline answered by attorneys. Add-ons like bail bond funding ($25,000 for $35.40/year) and multi-state protection ($2.95/month) are extra. Exclusions include domestic violence incidents (per the contract, despite a 2020 letter suggesting otherwise) and illegal weapon possession. Red flag law defense is included.

AOR: Covers all legal defense costs for self-defense incidents (felonies/misdemeanors) after enrollment, with no monetary caps mentioned. It explicitly includes defense against family members or in “gun-free” zones, even if the weapon’s illegal—big differentiators. Bail, appeals, and civil suits are covered, and you don’t repay costs if convicted. No add-ons needed; it’s all-in. The catch: coverage starts post-signup, and they must ethically assert self-defense.

Attorney Access

U.S. LawShield: You don’t pick your lawyer—they assign one from their network, often touted as top-tier criminal defense pros in your area. The hotline connects you to counsel instantly, and they can show up on-scene (e.g., Jack Wilson’s 2019 church shooting case in Texas). Some users on X and forums question responsiveness in non-emergencies, though.

AOR: You’re directly tied to the Attorneys for Freedom firm—Marc J. Victor and his team, known for aggressive self-defense advocacy. No middleman or network; they’re your lawyers from the jump. You get their personal contact for emergencies, promising immediacy without a call center. Critics might say it’s riskier if you’re far from Arizona, but they claim nationwide capability.

Cost

U.S. LawShield: Base plan is $10.95/month ($131.40/year), locked in for life if you stay active. Add-ons push it to ~$17–20/month for full coverage (multi-state, bail). It’s the cheaper entry point, leveraging a large member pool to keep costs low.

AOR: $19.95/month ($239.40/year) for individuals, $29.95/month ($359.40/year) for families. No extras to buy, but it’s pricier upfront. The cost reflects direct attorney retention over a distributed network model.

Reputation and Track Record

U.S. LawShield: Widely praised for reliability—15 years, 750,000+ members, and no major scandals. Success stories like supporting Jack Wilson bolster its cred, though domestic violence exclusions and attorney assignment gripes dent its shine. X posts and forums (e.g., Glock Talk) often highlight its affordability and hotline, with few verified complaints about claim denials.

AOR: Smaller scale, less publicized history—tied to Attorneys for Freedom’s 30-year run as a firm. No massive member base to judge, but they lean on Victor’s reputation in self-defense law. Reddit’s r/CCW and X users praise its “no exclusions” stance (e.g., covering illegal carry zones), though real-world case outcomes are less documented. It’s newer in this format, so track record is thinner.

Key Strengths

U.S. LawShield: Proven scale, low cost, and instant attorney access via hotline. It’s battle-tested with a broad network, ideal if you trust their system and don’t need flexibility in counsel.

AOR: Flexibility in scenarios (family violence, illegal carry) and direct firm relationship. It’s for those who want a personal attorney bond and fewer coverage gaps, even at a higher price.

Key Weaknesses

U.S. LawShield: No attorney choice, domestic violence exclusion (contractually), and optional add-ons can feel nickel-and-dime. Some question non-emergency support.

AOR: Higher cost, less widespread recognition, and reliance on one firm’s reach. Coverage only post-signup limits preemptive protection.

Who Wins?

U.S. LawShield shines if you want a cost-effective, established option with a strong network and don’t mind their attorney pool or exclusions. Its track record and member volume suggest reliability for standard self-defense cases.

AOR takes it if you prioritize coverage in messy scenarios (e.g., family disputes, gun-free zones) and want a direct attorney relationship without corporate layers. Its “no repayment” promise and ethical commitment appeal to risk-takers.

Bottom Line: U.S. LawShield’s reputation and affordability make it the safer bet for most concealed carriers, especially if your needs align with its core offerings. AOR’s edge lies in its broader, no-fuss coverage and personal touch—better for edge cases or those skeptical of big systems. Your call depends on budget, risk profile, and how much you value attorney control. Got a specific state or scenario in mind? I can refine this further.

Disclaimer: Grok isn’t a lawyer; consult one for legal advice.

#AOR #AttorneysOnRetainer #USLS #USLawShield #ccw #Attorney #SelfDefense #Lawsuit #Legal #SecondAmendment #Shooting

#GROK3

OUR FAITH AND BIBLICAL LITERACY ARE WEAK!

The Protestant Reformation was fueled by the dissemination of actual text of the Bible, in a form they could understand, to the masses.  The Roman Catholic Church (and, on a smaller scale, the Church of England)  tried to suppress this to protect their monopoly on interpretation of and authority derived from the Bible.

Look how far we have come since the 1500s. People died to give us access to the written word of God.  What do we do now?  Most people who are "Christian" still don't read their Bible.  Those people who do read their Bible typically do not study it to really try to understand it.

We don't value what we have. We hold what treasure we have in low regard.  Our "faith" is weak, and our understanding is dependent on others.

We need a revival of personal pursuit of knowledge and holiness.  We need a revival of personal commitment to our Lord and understanding His words. Without these, we will not be able to bear fruit. Apart from Him, we are nothing.

I don't want to be one to miss the mark. I don't want him to say he never knew me. I want to be his hands and speak his words here on Earth.

Maranatha!

Come Lord Jesus!

#Bible #Study #Christian #Faith

"The brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily *to see* whether these things were so."

Acts 17:10-11 (NASB)

The Responsibilities of a

Husband and Father

As a father, what principles should govern how you act? What decisions should you make? Why? I will approach these questions from the perspective of a Christian man trying to lead a Godly life. As a man you will find that there are different phases of your life? These different phases require changes in your outlook, priorities, and actions.

As a boy your primary responsibility will be to learn. Learn how to honor God. Learn how to honor your parents. Learn how to honor yourself. Learn how to honor your community. I use honor here because it is a central idea in how a man ought to act - with honor. I also use honor because it is the opposite of dishonor. We should strive in all circumstances to avoid bringing dishonor on ourselves and those around us. Learning these things while young will help set the trajectory of your life on the correct path. There is value in praise and also in shame. Both are ways to learn and teach. In some ways, we have become too soft as a society and, consequently, many will push back on this concept. The way & why of how you act are more important in this phase of your life than the successes or failures of your endeavors.

As a youth your primary responsibility will be to learn the skills necessary to be successful and self sufficient when you move out into the world on your own. Bear in mind that while doing this you will be striving to maintain and improve what you should have already learned as a boy. As a youth you are learning the structure of society and your place in it. You are starting to transition from being dependent on your parents to being independent. The consequences of your actions are now becoming your problem instead of your parents problem.

As a young single adult your primary responsibility will be to establish yourself as a valuable honorable member of the community. It is at this time when you will begin searching for your mate (if that is your path). The foundations of your future family are decided by who you choose and why you choose her. Right now everything you choose to do is about you, but if you decide that you want a family, then that will change over time. Right now, every choice, every reward, and every consequence are truly yours. You have earned them one way or another. Again remember, that while doing this you will be striving to maintain and improve what you should have already learned as a boy and a youth.

As a husband your world turns upside down. Before everything was centered on YOU. When you get married things shift from being focused on you to being focused on your wife. You are to support, protect, and love your wife. When there is a choice to be made, you must consider that your actions can beneficially or negatively impact her. Her needs take precedence over your wants. You will sacrifice in order to do what you believe she wants and needs. The choice of a mate is critically important. You should be looking for someone who is strong in the faith (the same faith as you). Do this and you always have an ally who will push you to do right by God and hold you accountable when you are not (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12) Your role in the household is clear in the Bible. You are the priest of your house. You should be encouraging, teaching, holding and being held accountable. Generally speaking, you are the rudder of your household. You should be leading the way when it comes to matters of faith and obedience to God (Ephesians 5:25-28). It is also primarily your responsibility to provide for the physical needs of your family (1 Timothy 5:8).

As a father that happens yet again. Your focus shifts to include supporting, loving, and being responsible for whatever children the Lord blesses you with. All of the things that your learned as a boy, a youth, and as a single adult become your responsibility to teach to your children (Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:4). This is where everything starts getting hard. After your commitment to God, your primary responsibility is to your wife and her to you.

I will say it again:

After your commitment to God, your primary responsibility is to your wife and her to you. You Vowed before God and Men to put her first in this life till death do you part (Mark 10:6-9). Hold her in high honor (1 Peter 3:7). Be faithful to her and have no others (Hebrews 13:4). By honoring God in you life and honoring that vow you set an example for your children of what a Godly Man, Husband, and Father should act like. This example is CRITICAL. Everything that you do teaches your children. Everything you do is an example for them (1 Corinthians 11:1). They will model their lives after yours even if they don’t realize it. One day your children will move out but your spouse will be with you for the rest of your life.

After your wife comes your children. All the things that you had to learn, you should be teaching to them. It is your Job to prepare them for the real world. The better you prepare them the less they need you. This is a good thing. You should strive to work yourself out of a job in this respect.

Notice what I didn’t say.

I didn’t say your job is to be your child’s friend or best buddy. There are times when your child will think the worst of you. This is to be expected. You will have to tell them no. You will have to protect them from themselves sometimes. Sometimes you will need to discipline your child (Hebrews 12:7). Your child will say hurtful things to you and you will have to soak it up and not retaliate. This is what you sign up for when you have kids. If you do it right they will thank you later. If you can maintain a relationship as friends, that is great, but don’t expect it. As the years go by I realize more and more how right my parents were and how wrong I was. This also is to be expected. And it is OK.

Remember:

God

Spouse

Children

Family

Community

Country.

This is the order of Priority…

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“Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6

“ Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4

“It is for discipline that you endure; God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom his father does not discipline?” Hebrews 12:7

“Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.” 1 Corinthians 11:1

“Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be embittered against them. Children, be obedient to your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing to the Lord. Fathers, do not exasperate your children, so that they will not lose heart.” Colossians 3:18-21

“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her, so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy and blameless. So husbands ought also to love their own wives as their own bodies. He who loves his own wife loves himself;” Ephesians 5:25-28

“You husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with someone weaker, since she is a woman; and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.” 1 Peter 3:7

“Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is to be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge.” Hebrews 13:4

“But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” 1 Timothy 5:8

“Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up. Furthermore, if two lie down together they keep warm, but how can one be warm alone? And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

“But from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female. For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother, and the two shall become one flesh; so they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate.” Mark 10:6-9

#Bible #Husband #Father #Duty #Responsibility #Honor #Vow #Covenant #Advice #Truth

Additionally,  if you miss out on completing any of these steps,  then the whole process becomes much more difficult.  I know there are many fatherless households.  There are many who come to their faith later in life.  There are also those who marry into complex existing family dynamics.

These are not deal breakers, but they make a difficult job even harder.  You will be playing catchup for years and may be viewed as a hypocrite.

Don't give up.  Fight the fight.  Run the race. Live with honor. You are ultimately responsible to our Savior. He rewards those who are faithful.  He sees what is done in secret.  He knows the intentions of your heart.

This is a very interesting interview. It is not Dan's normal format but I like listening to both of these gentlemen.

Dan Carlin interviewing Mike Rowe...

#DanCarlin #MikeRowe #DirtyJobs #HardcoreHistory #Authority #Integrity #Honesty #Journalism #News

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#NOSTR #Markup

Will someone please institute a Markup scheme so we can better #format our posts.

#Bold #Itallic #Indent #BlockQuote #BulletPoints #NumberedLists etc...

#GrowNOSTR

The Responsibilities of a

Husband and Father

As a father, what principles should govern how you act? What decisions should you make? Why? I will approach these questions from the perspective of a Christian man trying to lead a Godly life. As a man you will find that there are different phases of your life? These different phases require changes in your outlook, priorities, and actions.

As a boy your primary responsibility will be to learn. Learn how to honor God. Learn how to honor your parents. Learn how to honor yourself. Learn how to honor your community. I use honor here because it is a central idea in how a man ought to act - with honor. I also use honor because it is the opposite of dishonor. We should strive in all circumstances to avoid bringing dishonor on ourselves and those around us. Learning these things while young will help set the trajectory of your life on the correct path. There is value in praise and also in shame. Both are ways to learn and teach. In some ways, we have become too soft as a society and, consequently, many will push back on this concept. The way & why of how you act are more important in this phase of your life than the successes or failures of your endeavors.

As a youth your primary responsibility will be to learn the skills necessary to be successful and self sufficient when you move out into the world on your own. Bear in mind that while doing this you will be striving to maintain and improve what you should have already learned as a boy. As a youth you are learning the structure of society and your place in it. You are starting to transition from being dependent on your parents to being independent. The consequences of your actions are now becoming your problem instead of your parents problem.

As a young single adult your primary responsibility will be to establish yourself as a valuable honorable member of the community. It is at this time when you will begin searching for your mate (if that is your path). The foundations of your future family are decided by who you choose and why you choose her. Right now everything you choose to do is about you, but if you decide that you want a family, then that will change over time. Right now, every choice, every reward, and every consequence are truly yours. You have earned them one way or another. Again remember, that while doing this you will be striving to maintain and improve what you should have already learned as a boy and a youth.

As a husband your world turns upside down. Before everything was centered on YOU. When you get married things shift from being focused on you to being focused on your wife. You are to support, protect, and love your wife. When there is a choice to be made, you must consider that your actions can beneficially or negatively impact her. Her needs take precedence over your wants. You will sacrifice in order to do what you believe she wants and needs. The choice of a mate is critically important. You should be looking for someone who is strong in the faith (the same faith as you). Do this and you always have an ally who will push you to do right by God and hold you accountable when you are not (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12) Your role in the household is clear in the Bible. You are the priest of your house. You should be encouraging, teaching, holding and being held accountable. Generally speaking, you are the rudder of your household. You should be leading the way when it comes to matters of faith and obedience to God (Ephesians 5:25-28). It is also primarily your responsibility to provide for the physical needs of your family (1 Timothy 5:8).

As a father that happens yet again. Your focus shifts to include supporting, loving, and being responsible for whatever children the Lord blesses you with. All of the things that your learned as a boy, a youth, and as a single adult become your responsibility to teach to your children (Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:4). This is where everything starts getting hard. After your commitment to God, your primary responsibility is to your wife and her to you.

I will say it again:

After your commitment to God, your primary responsibility is to your wife and her to you. You Vowed before God and Men to put her first in this life till death do you part (Mark 10:6-9). Hold her in high honor (1 Peter 3:7). Be faithful to her and have no others (Hebrews 13:4). By honoring God in you life and honoring that vow you set an example for your children of what a Godly Man, Husband, and Father should act like. This example is CRITICAL. Everything that you do teaches your children. Everything you do is an example for them (1 Corinthians 11:1). They will model their lives after yours even if they don’t realize it. One day your children will move out but your spouse will be with you for the rest of your life.

After your wife comes your children. All the things that you had to learn, you should be teaching to them. It is your Job to prepare them for the real world. The better you prepare them the less they need you. This is a good thing. You should strive to work yourself out of a job in this respect.

Notice what I didn’t say.

I didn’t say your job is to be your child’s friend or best buddy. There are times when your child will think the worst of you. This is to be expected. You will have to tell them no. You will have to protect them from themselves sometimes. Sometimes you will need to discipline your child (Hebrews 12:7). Your child will say hurtful things to you and you will have to soak it up and not retaliate. This is what you sign up for when you have kids. If you do it right they will thank you later. If you can maintain a relationship as friends, that is great, but don’t expect it. As the years go by I realize more and more how right my parents were and how wrong I was. This also is to be expected. And it is OK.

Remember:

God

Spouse

Children

Family

Community

Country.

This is the order of Priority…

___________________________________________________________________________

“Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6

“ Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4

“It is for discipline that you endure; God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom his father does not discipline?” Hebrews 12:7

“Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.” 1 Corinthians 11:1

“Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be embittered against them. Children, be obedient to your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing to the Lord. Fathers, do not exasperate your children, so that they will not lose heart.” Colossians 3:18-21

“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her, so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy and blameless. So husbands ought also to love their own wives as their own bodies. He who loves his own wife loves himself;” Ephesians 5:25-28

“You husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with someone weaker, since she is a woman; and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.” 1 Peter 3:7

“Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is to be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge.” Hebrews 13:4

“But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” 1 Timothy 5:8

“Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up. Furthermore, if two lie down together they keep warm, but how can one be warm alone? And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

“But from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female. For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother, and the two shall become one flesh; so they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate.” Mark 10:6-9

#Bible #Husband #Father #Duty #Responsibility #Honor #Vow #Covenant #Advice #Truth

#Devalued #MoneyPrinter #Inflation #CentralBank

Tuesday - Questioned by Jewish Leaders

According to the Biblical record

On this day almost 2000 years ago

Jesus was teaching the people and day by day the people grew to respect Him more and more. The Jewish leaders saw what was happening and tried to stop Him. They tried to turn the people away from the influence of Jesus and back to themselves. Jesus responded in a way that the leaders could not refute and it infuriated them. The leaders tried to entrap Him with His own words. They called on him to answer questions of Jewish and Roman law but He answered in ways that adhered to both while at the same time protected him from legal consequence. They were even afraid to use their own authority to seize him in from of the crowds because of the sentiment of the crowds. Thus they began plotting in secret how and when to take him.

Jesus was confronted by the Chief Priests and Elders of the people

“When He entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to Him while He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are You doing these things, and who gave You this authority?” Jesus said to them, “I will also ask you one thing, which if you tell Me, I will also tell you by what authority I do these things. The baptism of John was from what source, from heaven or from men?” And they began reasoning among themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will say to us, ‘Then why did you not believe him?’ But if we say, ‘From men,’ we fear the people; for they all regard John as a prophet.” And answering Jesus, they said, “We do not know.” He also said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.”

Parable of Two Sons

“*But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, ‘Son, go work today in the vineyard.’ And he answered, ‘I will not’; but afterward he regretted it and went.The man came to the second and said the same thing; and he answered, ‘I will, sir’; but he did not go. Which of the two did the will of his father?” They *said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly I say to you that the tax collectors and prostitutes will get into the kingdom of God before you. For John came to you in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him; but the tax collectors and prostitutes did believe him; and you, seeing this, did not even feel remorse afterward so as to believe him.

Parable of the Landowner

“*Listen to another parable. There was a landowner who planted a vineyard and put a wall around it and dug a wine press in it, and built a tower, and rented it out to vine-growers and went on a journey. When the harvest time approached, he sent his slaves to the vine-growers to receive his produce. The vine-growers took his slaves and beat one, and killed another, and stoned a third. Again he sent another group of slaves larger than the first; and they did the same thing to them. But afterward he sent his son to them, saying, ‘They will respect my son.’ But when the vine-growers saw the son, they said among themselves, ‘This is the heir; come, let us kill him and seize his inheritance.’ They took him, and threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. Therefore when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those vine-growers?” They said to Him, “He will bring those wretches to a wretched end, and will rent out the vineyard to other vine-growers who will pay him the proceeds at the proper seasons.”

“*Jesus said to them, “Did you never read in the Scriptures,

‘The stone which the builders rejected,

This became the chief corner stone;

This came about from the Lord,

And it is marvelous in our eyes’?

Therefore I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people, producing the fruit of it. And he who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces; but on whomever it falls, it will scatter him like dust.” When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard His parables, they understood that He was speaking about them. When they sought to seize Him, they feared the people, because they considered Him to be a prophet.” Matthew 21:23-46

#Jesus #Christ #Passion #Easter #Prophecy #Savior #Messiah #Jerusalem #Maranatha

Apparently I was off by 2 weeks. I don't know why I thought it was this weekend.