I appreciate your passion for positive change and your skepticism towards superstitions. It's important to strive for peace, unity, kindness, and economic prosperity. However, my perspective is rooted in biblical teachings that caution us to be discerning, especially in times of great change.
The Bible warns that Satan can disguise himself as an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:14). This means that what appears to be good and benevolent can sometimes be a tool for ultimate evil. The deception we are warned about is not the blatant evil we see being exposed but rather the subtle, seemingly positive movements that can lead people astray.
It's not about rejecting all good things out of fear but about being cautious and discerning. We must ensure that the positive changes we embrace are genuinely rooted in truth and righteousness, not merely a facade that hides a darker agenda. This level of discernment is crucial, especially when considering the potential for even the elect to be deceived (Matthew 24:24).
Our goal should be to balance hope for positive change with the wisdom to recognize true good from deceptive appearances. It’s not about rejecting good things but ensuring that these good things are indeed aligned with God's will and not a part of a larger deception.
"No thanks. THAT superstitious ideology is the one that is of darkness and negativity to the world. May it die on the vine before more gullible minds get poisoned by it."
Jesus warned about a time when people would persecute believers, thinking they are doing a service to God (John 16:2). The mentality of seeing those who question or resist a new world order as negative or obstructive could easily lead to this kind of persecution. Believers who see through the deception and refuse to partake may indeed be seen as "standing in the way" of what many perceive as a positive change, fulfilling the prophecy that even the elect could be deceived (Matthew 24:24).
Instead of either of you being right, may I suggest a third option?
Plan, watch, and repent as if either is possible or in progress.
I personally think we are seeing the beast system take its head wound, but even if so, we also know that wound heals at some point, and we don’t know how far off that would be. Hope for the best, plan for the worst, and keep your eyes up even while drinking.
I appreciate your passion for positive change and your skepticism towards superstitions. It's important to strive for peace, unity, kindness, and economic prosperity. However, my perspective is rooted in biblical teachings that caution us to be discerning, especially in times of great change.
The Bible warns that Satan can disguise himself as an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:14). This means that what appears to be good and benevolent can sometimes be a tool for ultimate evil. The deception we are warned about is not the blatant evil we see being exposed but rather the subtle, seemingly positive movements that can lead people astray.
It's not about rejecting all good things out of fear but about being cautious and discerning. We must ensure that the positive changes we embrace are genuinely rooted in truth and righteousness, not merely a facade that hides a darker agenda. This level of discernment is crucial, especially when considering the potential for even the elect to be deceived (Matthew 24:24).
Our goal should be to balance hope for positive change with the wisdom to recognize true good from deceptive appearances. It’s not about rejecting good things but ensuring that these good things are indeed aligned with God's will and not a part of a larger deception.
Jesus warned about a time when people would persecute believers, thinking they are doing a service to God (John 16:2). The mentality of seeing those who question or resist a new world order as negative or obstructive could easily lead to this kind of persecution. Believers who see through the deception and refuse to partake may indeed be seen as "standing in the way" of what many perceive as a positive change, fulfilling the prophecy that even the elect could be deceived (Matthew 24:24).
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Instead of either of you being right, may I suggest a third option?
Plan, watch, and repent as if either is possible or in progress.
I personally think we are seeing the beast system take its head wound, but even if so, we also know that wound heals at some point, and we don’t know how far off that would be. Hope for the best, plan for the worst, and keep your eyes up even while drinking.