Tue, Apr 24th - 12:12PM

Brethren, NO church is exempt from criminal prosecution. No member of ANY church regardless to what office he or she holds is exempt from criminal prosecution when crimes have been committed.

Long before those in the mind sciences wrote about those among us that do not have a conscience, or termed them “socio/psychopaths; or people of the lie”; without the ability to feel guilt, remorse, or compassion for anyone other than themselves; God fully explains their nature and character.

The Bible notes only two classes of people those who are saved (includes those who will believe upon hearing the Gospel) ; and those who will hear the Gospel and absolutely reject it. The scriptures profusely notes that this absolute rejection of the Gospel; is never neutral nor benign. In fact the scriptures report it is the mark of the children of the devil-tares-EVILWORKERS; malignant in character; rebellious in nature; HATERS OF GOD. Such are the enemies of God and also of His people, and not only are they in the world, but amongst the church. (But God knows them that are His).

These children of the devil are continually promoting and sneaking amongst the church dangerous Heresies.  Did not the devil try to deceive Lord Jesus, with the lie that ALL the kingdoms of the world  belonged to him. Did not the devil lie again when he claimed that he could give it to whom he would-to Lord Jesus, if only Jesus would worship him?

What did Lord Jesus reply?

Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and HIM ONLY shalt thou serve. ¹¹ Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.

Matt 4:10-11 (KJV)

Lord Jesus, did not take time to argue as to whether the devil could actually give Him the kingdom.  Lord Jesus knew that the devil’s agenda was to overthrow God’s plan of Salvation and steal the worship that belongs to God alone.  Therefore we too must utterly reject the devils lies. Dear friends of Jesus, our Lord already knows that God alone owns all the kingdoms of the earth and God alone has the sovereignty to give it.

Who really owns the earth?

 ¹ The earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. ² For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.

Psalms 24:1-2 (KJV)

²⁶ For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof.

1 Cor 10:26 (KJV)

Who ALONE can give  ALL the kingdoms of the earth²¹ 

Nebuchadnezzar, to thee it is spoken; The kingdom is departed from thee. ³² And they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field: they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee, until thou know that THE MOST HIGH RULETH IN THE KINGDOM OF MEN, AND GIVETH IT TO WHOMSOEVER HE WILL.

Dan 4:31-32 (KJV)

Sun, Apr 22nd - 1:31PM

The Act The act must result in one of two forms of contact. Causing any physical harm or injury to the victim—such as a cut, a burn, or a bullet wound—could constitute battery, but actual injury is NOT required. Even though there is no apparent bruise following harmful contact, the defendant can still be guilty of battery; occurrence of a physical illness subsequent to the contact may also be actionable. The second type of contact that may constitute battery causes no actual physical harm but is, instead, offensive or insulting to the victim. Examples include spitting in someone's face or offensively touching someone against his or her will.

Touching the person of someone is defined as including not only contacts with the body, but also with anything closely connected with the body, such as clothing or an item carried in the person's hand. For example, a battery may be committed by intentionally knocking a hat off someone's head; knocking aglass out of some-one's hand; or knocking a cane out of someone’s hand etc.

When a battery is committed with intent to do serious harm or murder, or when it is done with a dangerous weapon, it is described as aggravated. A weapon is considered dangerous whenever the purpose for using it is to cause death or serious harm. State statutes define aggravated battery in various ways—such as assault with intent to kill. Under such statutes, assault means both battery and assault. It is punishable as a felony in all states.

The law considers an assault and battery to be an invasion of the personal security of the victim for which the wrongdoer is required to pay for damages. The determination of the amount of damages to which a victim might be entitled if a defendant is found civilly liable is usually made by a jury.

Generally, a plaintiff is entitled to compensatory damages that compensate for injuries that are both directly and indirectly related to the wrong. Examples of compensatory damages include damages for pain and suffering, damages for medical expenses, and damages for lost earnings resulting from the victim's inability to work. Nominal damages, given although there is no harm at all, or merely a slight one, may also be awarded in an assault and battery action. Some jurisdictions allow the award of punitive damages. They are often given when the offense was committed wantonly or maliciously to punish the defendant for the wrongful act and to DETER others from engaging in similar acts in the future. The defendant might additionally be subject to criminal liability.

If a defendant is found criminally liable, the punishment is imprisonment, a fine, or both. The amount of time a defendant must serve in prison depends upon the statute in the particular jurisdiction. When the offense is committed with an intent to murder or do serious harm, it is called aggravated assault and battery. An aggravated assault and battery is often committed with a dangerous weapon, and it is punishable as a felony in all states.

Evil people often assault their targets:  Punishment

A defendant adjudged to have committed civil assault is liable for damages. The question of the amount that should be awarded to the victim is determined by a jury. Compensatory damages, which are aimed at compensating the victim for the injury, are COMMON. Nominal damages, a small sum awarded for the invasion of a right even though there has been no substantial injury, may be awarded. In some cases, courts allow punitive damages, which are designed to punish the defendant for the wrongful conduct.

The punishment for criminal assault is a fine, imprisonment, or both. Penalties are more severe when the assault is aggravated. Many states have statutes dividing criminal assault into various degrees. As in aggravated assault, the severity of the crime, the extent of violence and harm, and the criminal intent of the defendant are all factors considered in determining the sentence imposed.

More info on assault:  assault 1) v. the threat or attempt to strike another, whether successful or not, provided the target is aware of the danger. The assaulter must be reasonably capable of carrying through the attack. In some states if the assault is with a deadly weapon (such as sniping with a rifle), the intended victim does not need to know of the peril. Other state laws distinguish between different degrees (first or second) of assault depending on whether there is actual hitting, injury or just a threat. "Aggravated assault" is an attack connected with the commission of another crime, such as beating a clerk during a robbery. 2) n. the act of committing an assault, as in "there was an assault down on Third Avenue." Assault is both a criminal wrong, for which one may be charged and tried, and civil wrong for which the target may sue for damages due to the assault, including for MENTAL DISTRESS.

Evil people use Verbal harassment by insults, name calling etc.; instigating others to act out in various ways against the target by Slander, character assassination, personal vilification; inflaming hostility against the target by others by falsehood and outright lies. Stalking too is in the bag of dirty tricks of evil persons, and every kind of dirty trick they can use to torment the target.

Evil persons can act in tandem with others as well as alone. Evil persons often stalk their targets. Stalking too has reached epidemic proportions: besides various state and federal laws; there is a special program under the violence against women act that protects elderly women against stalking.  Unfortunately, these cowards tend to stalk elderly women.

There are many more laws than I can post here, that can deal with evil persons. No church that is passive against these things should be surprised to reap the consequences of failure to deal with these types of evil persons in the church.

God has given laws to restrain the evil persons acting out wickly and protect ALL people from them. Most importantly, NO church must tolerate the rampant abuse of the flock. Failure of church leaders to speak out and take action against evil persons acting out in the church is TACIT AGREEMENT WITH EVIL and  sets up an environment that is permissive of evil. I thank my God and yours for those strong church leaders and members of the flock that refuse to go along with such outrageous evil. At the end of the world God will finally cast every evil person in the lake of fire, with the evil angels and every form of evil. They will be tormented forever along with their daddy the devil in fire and brimestone. Until, then occupy, saints (G40 hagios) until Lord Jesus comes. (Mt. 19:13.)

Love,serola 

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Mon, Apr 9th - 5:41AM

Brethren, when a Christian is persecuted he or she may ,initially, feel alone, isolated, ashamed, or feel that they somehow did something wrong or is somehow to blame. This is partly due to unbalanced teachings and /or ignorance of scriptural understanding. However, we have God’s comfort that no matter how bad things might seem, He will not suffer us to fail Him. He will uphold us and keep us by His mighty power: 

 ³¹ What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us? ³² He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not also with him freely give us all things? ³³ Who shall lay anything to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth; ³⁴ who is he that condemneth? It is Christ Jesus that died, yea rather, that was raised from the dead, who is at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. ³⁵ Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? ³⁶ Even as it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; We were accounted as sheep for the slaughter. ³⁷ Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors THROUGH HIM THAT LOVED US. ³⁸ For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, ³⁹ nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 8:31-39 (ASV)

 Many do not want to teach that persecution will come to ALL believers. God does not send it but allows it as a test of faith. He already knows our level of faith, and each trial serves to strengthen, and build up each believer and the church body as a whole; as we choose to honor God, in it out of love for Him. Persecution is also a blaring spotlight that shows those who do not belong to Him.  Those who have never experienced persecution might want to examine themselves to see if they really belong to God.

¹⁸ If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. ¹⁹ If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. ²⁰ Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also. ²¹ But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me.

John 15:18-21 (KJV)

If our Lord Jesus Christ was persecuted, we His followers can expect the same. Lord Jesus Christ has left us His wonderful, and great example of how to undergo our trials, and persecutions. He has also left us other wonderful examples of the saints (G40 hagios) all throughout the scriptures. Conversely, He shows how persecutions reveal those who do not belong to Him: see the parable of the tares.

love

serola  

Sat, Apr 7th - 11:12AM

Beloveds, we should not be surprised about these things going on in the church, for everyone in the church is not of the church. God has warned us all many times throughout the scriptures that there is war going on, and that He has fully armed us His people to deal with it. All who will live godly will be persecuted. (¹⁰ Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ¹¹ Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. ¹² Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you).

Matt 5:10-12 (KJV)

¹² Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. ¹³ But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.

2 Tim 3:12-13 (KJV)

It is most important to call things what God calls things, a bully is an EVIL PERSON, who has entered into the flock: ¹⁷ But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; ¹⁸ How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts. ¹⁹ These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.

Jude 1:17-19 (KJV)

When a person is made fun of, they feel that they have been defiled; or lowered in some way. The plain truth is that when a Christian is made fun of or mocked; despite how he or she feels emotionally, he or she cannot be defiled from without. No Christian cam be devalued, or defiled from the actions of someone or something outside of him or herself.

¹⁵ There is NOTHING from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man. ¹⁶ If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.

Mark 7:15-16 (KJV)

Evil persons are not going to wear a sign on their backs saying: “ I am an evil person”. They will be dressed, and look just like anybody else. Some can look very pious, and even seem “religious”. An evil person can even gain an important office within the church, in the pulpit, the choir, or just be a member of the congregation. He may even be a heavy financial source to the church. God has set His eternal, infallible standard to know who is evil and who is good.

¹⁶ Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? ¹⁷ Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. ¹⁸ A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. ¹⁹ EVERY tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. ²⁰ Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

Matt 7:16-20 (KJV)

Love

Wed, Apr 4th - 9:04AM

Upon visiting a church, I observed a person being stalked and mocked. I reported it at once to the church leaders. They denied knowing anything like that was going on. I believed them, I only caught it having come in early to the service when only the perpetrators and their target was there. The bullies did not notice me, they were so busy harassing their target. I thank the Lord, that the church leaders supported, carefully ministered, and comforted the target, and brought that situation to a complete stop. Yes, brethren, I checked back a couple of times to make sure.

The bullies try to operate in a way that will not expose themselves. The target may be too afraid to say anything, or feel that he or she will not be believed. Brothers and sisters there is something very evil about anybody harassing a Christian coming in to worship the Lord. Every saint (G40 hagios) has God’s authority to stand against evil, no matter where it appears-even in the church facility.

I would exhort any brother or sister who is being maltreated or has been maltreated in the church facility by anyone, not to seek vengeance. Please, do not seek to harm the perpetrators. Trust God, and keep on doing good, no matter what. God is with you, He has not, and will not ever leave you alone in your situation. You are deeply loved by God and every true Christian.  

¹⁹ Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked; ²⁰ For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.  Prov 24:19-20 (KJV)

To fret means-to burn with anger; be incensed; grieve and be very wroth.

¹ Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. ² For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. ³ Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. ⁴ Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. ⁵ Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. ⁶ And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.

Psalms 37:3-6 (KJV)

(See 2 Thess. 1:1-12.)

¹⁷ Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. ¹⁸ If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. ¹⁹ Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. ²⁰ Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. ²¹ Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Romans 12:17-21 (KJV)

In everything we must trust God, and obey His commandments out of love for Him. God has told us who we are in Him, we are not to pay any attention to anyone or anything that contradicts God’s truth about us. Love is not passive; at times love means taking steps the right way to deal with evil.

Let’s look at some of the laws that God has ordained the higher powers to use to restrain evil:

CRIME AND PUNISHMENT

Bullies many times batter their targets: At common law, an intentional unpermitted act causing harmful or offensive contact with the "person" of another.

Battery is concerned with the right to have one's body left alone by others.

Battery is both a tort and a crime. Its essential element, harmful or offensive contact, is the same in both areas of the law. The main distinction between the two categories lies in the penalty imposed. A defendant sued for a tort is civilly liable to the plaintiff for damages. The punishment for criminal battery is a fine, imprisonment, or both. Usually battery is prosecuted as a crime only in cases involving serious harm to the victim.

Love

serola  

Mon, Apr 2nd - 8:48AM

All praises, honor and glory to our Triune God; who alone is the Maker and Possessor of heaven and earth; and to whom All souls belong. Brethren, when Christians assemble together in the church facility; we are not stripped of our God given legal rights and protections under the law. Church leaders are responsible for the protection of the flock. Church leaders who refuse to do so set up a permissive atmosphere that allows bullying by church staff and/or members, or others. Beloveds, let us go to the inerrant word of God:

 ¹³ Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; ¹⁴ Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. ¹⁵ FOR SO IS THE WILL OF God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: ¹⁶ As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God. ¹⁷ Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.

1 Peter 2:13-17 (KJV)

 ¹ Let EVERY soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. ² Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. ³ For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the EVIL.  Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: ⁴ For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is EVIL, BE AFRAID; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth EVIL. ⁵ Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. ⁶ For this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

     ⁷ Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

Romans 13:1-7 (KJV)

Love

serola

Sun, Apr 1st - 7:35AM

Dear followers of Jesus Christ our Lord, bullying has reached such horrific levels that 49 states have passed laws against it. While there are no specific federal laws against it; there are federal laws that address protected classes of persons.

 Bullying is when a person or group repeatedly tries to harm someone who is weaker or who they think is weaker. Sometimes it involves direct attacks such as hitting, name calling, teasing or taunting. Sometimes it is indirect, such as spreading rumors or trying to make others reject someone.

Often people dismiss bullying among kids as a normal part of growing up. But bullying is harmful. It can lead children and teenagers to feel tense and afraid. It may lead them to avoid school. In severe cases, teens who are bullied may feel they need to take drastic measures or react violently against the perpetrator(s). ( In 12 of 15 school shooting cases in the 1990s, the shooters had a history of being bullied). Others even consider suicide. For some, the effects of bullying last a lifetime.. Bullying is not limited to the young; adults too of any age including the elderly, can be targets of bullies.

A bully is a mean, cruel person, whose goal is to injure another person perceived real or imagined as weaker or different in some way. Injury may be mentally by humiliation-embarrassment; intimidation; harassment; slander; isolation. The bully can physically injure directly or indirectly by getting others to carry out hitting; kicking; destroying or damaging property of their targets. Bullying can take place anywhere; even in the church.  It is past time to stand against this evil in the church. Christians are not exempt from obeying the laws that do not infringe upon the Gospel.

Love

serola

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