“A Drawn Line”

“A Drawn Line!”

cji
10/18/11

“But the world will still get worse – on our watch – but in some places and those things we can exert influence it will not. However the sides of good and bad – right and wrong are getting more and more organized – and believe me those who are on the side of bad – meaning – anything not pure white is quite large – while the side of pure white is quite small. Just ask William Tyndale” cji 10/16/2001

Iffy is the way many decide to look at what is right and wrong – white or black! Too many want to think it’s none of their business – as they’ve been taught, “Just be good and that’s enough.” Being good by this teaching is just doing what others do – understanding not to murder anyone – or rob a bank – which most people wouldn’t do. However, it also means that the Commandments are simply suggestions for moral behavior but are not to be taken literally. Being good is taking baths, going to church (now and again) – paying in the plate when passed. Being good is putting on a show when in the public eye – much like a politician or a con man/woman.

Thus we see the being good is only relative to time and circumstances. One can choose to be good or at just being good and no one is the wiser. We’ve to understand the only reason that Follywood, television, pornography, drugs, adultery, petty theft in the work place, breaking the Sabbath Day, foul language in public, high divorce rates, illegitimate children, abortion, starvation, homelessness, discrimination, child abuse, spousal abuse, taking of the Lord’s name in vain, swearing oaths, street gangs, rape, failing educational systems and whatever else could be added to this list is because – those being good allow it to take place. These good people are the first to say, ‘they’re only boys being boys’ or ‘it doesn’t affect me’ or ‘it’s up to the government’ or ‘we can’t do anything’ and finally the worst excuse, ‘we don’t see what’s so bad about it – everyone is accepting what is going on.”

Thus I’ll just cut to the quick, when Joseph Smith, Jr. a 14 year old boy said he’d seen a vision of the Father and the Son in the 1820’s the first to belittle and deny what he said were the righteous clergy of the day. From the first moment this was known – the clergy have never let this vile attack stop. Even today they hold fast to the idea that the Restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a cult and false deceptive religion. Never minding the fact that in everything this Church does is in defense of the Holy Bible and proclaiming the Full Gospel of Jesus Christ. In over 190 years no one has yet to refute any of the teachings of Joseph Smith, Jr. or any of those called as Prophet’s or Apostles in these latter-days. The rhetoric flows – but one could take all of the thousands of anti-Mormon (anti- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) and basically the pages are interchangeable and made up of gross lies and innuendoes. But we must understand the being good people want to accept whatever will make their way easier.

See the teachings of the Restored Church are that the Bible is literally true where translated and transferred correctly from generation to generation and that the Book of Mormon testifies of the Holy Bible – thus having a Second Witness to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In addition they believe the Commandments (and there are more than just ten) are all literally true and need to be obeyed to the letter! Further, that man/woman have the agency to choose to be obedient to the Commandments, Laws and Statutes of the Father and the Son – or not to. The caveat being that those who choose not to – willingly give away their agency and fall into the bondage of others and ultimately the Adversary.

Here is the a drawn line – there is no discussion of where the line is – and what it means. Either one is on the Lord’s side or not. There is no middle ground. Yes there are a lot of good people who attend a variety of churches throughout the world – and these churches each have some truths. But only one Church (and if one cares to study history they’ll find this is true) with all of the keys and authority on the earth at one time. There is only one Prophet at the Head of the Church representing the Father and the Son. However, there are 14 additional Prophets/Apostles who hold these keys but cannot exercise them – except to testify of Jesus Christ. The Church is organized and run by the Savior – it is His Church and none other.

Let’s go further – most men and women love their families and spouses – yet due to the false teachings of the various churches these family units will not traverse the veil upon the death of the family members. Yes it’s now happening that some ministers are promising their flocks that they’ve this power to ‘seal for time and all eternity’ but they do not. Due to where they received their various degrees - and which religion that affiliate with – they’ve only civil or local authority for any of their actions. And if one reads the various creeds associated with the varying churches one will see that this belief of eternal families is not taught, while often referenced in the Scriptures.

The sole purpose of coming to this earth is to pass through mortality and return into the presence of our Heavenly Father and his Son our Savior Jesus Christ to be together with them and their families and ours – sealed for time and all eternity. Our ancestors cry out to us to understand this gospel ordinance which can only be performed in the House of the Lord or a Holy Temple dedicated for this and other ordinances. As Paul has taught all will be saved through the atonement of the Savior – but all will not go to the Celestial Kingdom. He explained three various kingdom each different and each with varying degrees within them. A drawn line is made between each and what is expected to gain which ever degree or kingdom we desire to attain.

The difference of a drawn line by the Father and the Son is that it defines a dispensation of the Gospel being on the earth. Many people pray repetitively – “Thy Kingdom Come…” well the Kingdom has come! For the Savior cannot return without the Kingdom already being restored to the earth. Otherwise it would be to someone else’s kingdom and not his. All of the Scriptures point to this truth – but yet men/women at the instructions of their leaders deny this truth. They deny lots of truths – continued revelations – miracles – Prophets – Apostles – continual Scriptures – and most of all they deny God and his works. They changed ‘their god’ to one who’s changing – uncaring – unfeeling – and most of all to a god that meets no definition within the Scriptures – but only in their confused creeds.

Which side of the line will each of us choose to be found – matters not if you choose other than the Father and the Son’s line – if you choose not to believe that there are Prophets and Apostles on the earth today – matters not you choose to follow your preachers, ministers, priests, rabbis, clerics, clergy, or any other person – Darwin, etc. for a drawn line is a reality.

The sides of good and evil are aligning – well structured and well defined! What is written above I’ve spent my whole life researching (since the age of 8). The documentation and proofs are undeniable. Most let others do their homework – and pay them for doing so. Each is responsible for doing their own! A line drawn by the Lord cannot be denied – or ignored – for there will be no excuse as to what choices each person makes. Each will be accountable and responsible for themselves – saying, “another made me do what I did or led me astray into the choices I made!”

Just as the many who lived in the meridian of time have denied the Christ and his Prophets and Apostles so have men/women though out all of the dispensations of the Gospel upon this earth. Whether we see history – or review the Scriptures what makes us immune to what it has been taught? A line drawn cannot be undone – the Father and the Son are forever and ever – and we can become like them (read the Bible – it says this) – however, we’ve to choose to be obedient unto them and to do their will and not ours.

I testify to the truths found in the Bible and the Book of Mormon – and all of the Scriptures – that Jesus is the Christ – the son of our Heavenly Father – and as he came in the flesh to do his Father’s work – so have we! And as the Savior departed in the flesh so has he come back again with he who sent him as he told his Apostles 2000 years ago. We’ve a living Prophet on the earth today – his name is Thomas S. Monson called by the Father and the Son with all of the keys and authorities in the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Father and the Son commune with man today as they did in the past – unchanging forever and ever. These things I say in the name of Jesus Christ amen – c/ork

“A Drawn Line”

cji
10/18/11

Where the veil is thin
all who seek pure truth
see and know the line
see and understand fully
feel of the Spirit within
knowing both the Father
of His Son our Savior
and of a drawn line
which can give eternally
or which can take all
with the choices made
each accountable forever
and responsible fully!

“Deuteronomy 30:15 See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil;”

Copyright © 2011 – cji

"How' response to comment

In the interest of objectivity and always wondering who ‘anonymous’ is the below was sent to me in reply to the short essay entitled, “Crossroads – Worry or Faith/Works.”

“From: Anonymous [mailto:noreply-comment@blogger.com] Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 12:49 AMSubject: [Newest Poems & Writings] New comment on “Crossroads – Worry or Faith/Works”.

Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "“Crossroads – Worry or Faith/Works”: I have found that 'how' is quiet... maybe almost archaic but mostly unseen and not a popular option. So if the set of conditions were to slightly shift in favor of being answered I would highly esteem and recommend a question that is least favored and most likely a punctuated ending will contain the age old question.“In pondering this and in trying to understand it correctly I made the following short response.

"How" is always the excuse for multiple religions and ways. Sadly for the 'how' there's only one way, one Baptism and one Church. Since the beginning of time this has been the case - and of course the beginning of those who'd chose to make the 'how' silent and beguiling rather than quite clear and loud. But mortals will not be forced ever to be obedient - and Satan will make sure there are plenty of options. c/ork”

It is always interesting to note the argument about which way is the best to accomplish something. While on the surface the item would appear to be quite simple. Yet though simple is complicated by man/woman into being so complex as to be un-understandable. The Holy Bible is one of the basics to understanding those things of ‘true religion’ and is supported by the Book of Mormon as to the explicate teachings of The Father, The Son (Jesus Christ) and the Prophets.

Seemingly it is always left to those who are seeking profit, wealth, power or to fulfill their own lusts who strive to make things complicated. i.e. “Pay me and I’ll teach you understanding (which they never do).” They go to colleges, schools of divinity, Bible schools and all sorts of various paths to claim to be preachers, ministers, deacons, elders, priests, clergy, clerics, rabbis, and a plethora of other such titles known to the public and media. Yet they comprehend so little of what they are paid to teach that they instead turn to Greek Philosophy and Neo-Platonism for the majority of what is taught.

So why not read the Bible and heed what is taught there as to ‘how’ to accomplish the sole mission of mortality which is to return to Heavenly Father with our family (ancestors and posterity) intact. This ‘how’ was explained in the essay referenced above.

Obedience is the key – and obedience only to the Father and the Son and their appointed representatives on earth called and set apart by those having authority (from the Father and the Son) Prophets and Apostles at the head of the Saviors Church. There is no confusion, contradiction, contention, cloudiness or any other mistaking the Son’s Church and the appointed (called leadership).

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only Church which accepts the teachings of the Holy Bible literally as being true (where translated and transmitted correctly). They are the only Church led by a Prophet and Apostles called by proper authority and the only one’s holding the sealing keys delegated to them by Elijah. (People can argue about this all day long, etc. but none has ever proven the Church to be anything but what it claims to be as that of the Savior.)

Thus we’re talking simple – straight forward – understandable – requiring obedience to the Commandments of God (all of them) as to the ‘how’ of accomplishing will of the Father and the Son. Anyone who teaches anything else is neither of the Father or the Son.

The ‘how’ is neither silent, nor quiet! It is not archaic or invisible. Yet, it is a very difficult option and therefore very unpopular. When one thinks of today – everyone wants an easy solution – so as to not interrupt their fun and games.

The ‘how’ is about knowing and understanding – when William Tyndale translated the Scriptures (which make up 80% of the current Bible known as the King James version – Old and New Testaments) – he stated, “even a plowboy could understand what it both said and meant.” It would appear that some (many) think they’re much better than the plowboy – and therefore lead many astray. Sadly the ‘how’ has been transformed into ‘for your money’ – and sadly many would rather pay than to do. Samuel told Saul, “It’s better to be obedient than to sacrifice.”

c/ork

“How”

cji
10/16/11

What streams do we follow
whither the halls hallowed;

What truths do we swallow
what facts have we hollowed;

How do we know which way
have any thought to pray;

How do the course we stay
Which arrow shows the way;

Too often we glance away
and wrong paths followed;

Too often lies swallowed
and the ‘how’ lies in decay!


Copyright © 2011 – cji

“Crossroads – Worry or Faith/Works”

cji 10/11/11

(Pausing to Consider):

Over the course of history many people worried over their daily existence – i.e. food, water and shelter. Those who worried usually accomplished little in their efforts to gain all three and became dependent on others to provide it for them. Today the Government and media play to those who worry still today about what now is considered the basics of survival; cars, homes, jewelry, television sets, I-pods, computers and much more to which everyone today feels entitled to possess. Yet whatever man/woman touch seems to be short lived and a disaster in the long term, i.e. several weeks to several months.

Terms and meanings have changed and been manipulated to satisfy the guile of those using a new language to hide their real intent. One can easily start a run on a bank – and just as quickly almost all banks will be forewarned and close their doors – thinking the money is theirs and not the account holders. Just as easily the Government can start a depression with bad fiscal policies and count on industry to step right in and help it gain momentum. History has shown almost every depression was man/woman made and not because of anything else. Indeed those who start the depression usually gain the most in the end – owning foreclosed properties and anything else they desire at 1 cent to 10 cents on the dollar.

Understanding that 95%+ of the wealth of the United States is owned and controlled by less than 4% (this figure is of some discussion but not a lot) of the population should awaken some to the problems facing either our economy or economic future. When looking for the victim and the victor one needs only look to those who’ve the most to lose(and little to gain) to those who’ve the most to gain (and the least to lose). On the world stage this is always China – on the US stage it’s the 4% (and even a smaller percentage within this group) with the most to gain and the least to lose. While on the world stage the free nations have the most to lose and least to gain; and the working class (those who pay the taxes and produce the goods/services) who’ve the most to lose and the least to gain.

Therefore we’ve a circular situation which repeats itself over and over – with the wealthy and government taking more and more control over the ‘people’ who actually produce so they can. As much as politicians complain – they in fact gain the most from the current policies and events within the US. They’ve salaries for life – vote their own pay raises and exempt themselves from all of the unwise legislation which they force upon the people.

Thus we now have to concern ourselves with in whom we trust? If we trust the Government and Politicians to watch out for our best interests and to remove the worry over our daily, weekly needs then we indeed have even a greater need to worry. Faith in the Government is falsely placed and always has been which is why governments come and go throughout history because traditionally they let down those they’ve been chosen by to serve. Of course where there’re Kings, Queens, Dictatorships and Despots one is usually given to be at their whim and without any rights. In an elected government this should not be the case – however, it is!

If we cannot trust or faith in our government or elected representatives then who is left? The 4%+ who control the wealth of our nation certainly don’t care much for us as has been shown over the past century and one-half by the absolute abuse of their wealth and power to gain more wealth and power. They say nice things and give public donations to appease and beguile those who might find some good in them. The media/TV/movies make them into big heroes but they are not.

We certainly cannot trust the new wealthy class known as actors/actresses or athletes for the very same reasons of the others. For the most part they’re out for number 1 and number 1 only. Plus they’ve much in common with the government, politicians and the 4%+ - they for the most part believe not in the Ten Commandments – other than as suggestions for the weaker among them. This is the case of several (many) bad apples overwhelming any good in their company.
(Interlude to Change of Values and Culture)
When the turn of the 19th Century to the 20th Century occurred – there was not a car in every garage – nor running water in the homes – or TV’s or anything material to excess. Canned food was thought a luxury and many found some of the new ‘contraptions’ just that. People survived hurricanes, tornados, floods, blizzards and all other natural events without the intercession of the government. People relied on each other (as some still do in this nation). There were abuses but in most areas of the country these were controlled and dealt with promptly within the local community.
With the advent of the urban clusters (early 1800’s onward) people stopped watching out for each other and demanded someone else do it for them. People stopped living both the Commandments and as neighbors. Indeed we found we could not trust very many around us – and thus there was always doubt in any gesture to do good or to share. In the larger rural areas this took until the mid-1950’s for this abandonment of helping each other especially with urban spread. One can still find in the smaller towns and villages in the US the caring and sharing feelings – however, with the advent of the drug culture, rising crime (without conscious), illegal aliens and the welfare class – much of this is also being dissipated.
(Further Consideration Good Old Days of the United States):
Many times we hear of those preaching the good old days and values but they fail to understand to what they’re referring. Thus when some indicate the return to the good old days or early values of the nation – one seeks to be led astray in the fantasy of one’s own mind. There is no return to the good old days – basically because while our memories are built in follywood and paperback books – the evil was always inherently there. Instead in reality only temporary fixes can be found – and someone who chooses the right is not the opposite of what I indicated – there will always be those who’ve values, morals, integrity, being honest, and seeking to do what is right for the right reasons.

The Prophets have foretold is that men/women will become more and more wicked – dividing the gap between those who really follow the Savior and His Father – and those who don’t. i.e. those who seek to do the right thing for the right reason – being obedient to the Commandments of the Father and the Son – and those who don’t and seek only to do that which they want to do regardless of the reasons being either right or wrong.

The rebirth of America is an interesting request – as America itself started out in violence and has continued to be so throughout its short history. And if one wants to go back before Amerigo Vespucci it won’t take much research to see many wars and violence – resulting in a history back to 2000BC and before. For a window of roughly 200 years – about c35 AD to 200AD there was peace on this continent as we now know it as North America.

America became an idea – one of worth and that even the common man could improve himself/herself. Yet ever there were those who tried to profit off of everyone else – i.e. the richer, bigger, more violent, etc. would seek and do anything to advance their own goals at the expense of others. Thomas Jefferson did it at the expense of John Adams. Henry Clay at the expense of Andrew Jackson. The North and South at the great expense of lives. The carpet baggers at the expense of the South – led be a most righteous General Butterfield(worth). Politicians at the expense of the Constitution and the people. The criminal at the expense of society.

The rebirth of the USA as was the dream and hymn’s have portrayed has always been and will be an ideal! Every now and then – we get a Reagan or Truman or a John Adams (hopefully) who actually knows what the Constitution says and means – but very infrequently – and even then the media/press/TV/movies will seek to destroy such leadership. Therefore we seek this first within our own homes and then within our sphere of friends and neighbors. Where we attend Church and where we go to shop or eat. Where we shop and where we chose to play. Otherwise the restraints placed upon the many by the vicious few is both seen and felt.
(The Return to the Ten Commandments):
Ahh… the Ten Commandments or as some scream from the pulpit or in the media – the Scriptures – and for money they’ll teach whatever one pays them to teach. It would seem in the world of today we’re running out of options of finding an absence of worry in our lives and to instead find faith and works. Worry is the motivation for cheating, lying, stealing, and generally not keeping the Ten Commandments or any others which are also found in the Scriptures. And if you violate the Ten Commandments or others – you’ve then agreed with the Father and the Son that you do not love them nor have faith in them – thus you cannot do good works either.

Most of the clergy of today say it is only Faith alone which is needful to be saved and considered a good Christian – which of course then denies what is taught in the Scriptures. The excuse is that they need only use about 5% of the Scriptures to teach their doctrines and creeds instead of the Saviors. They’ve appointed themselves and their schools to be the High Priests of who is and isn’t going to be saved – which again denies the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Therefore one still has a lot to worry about when turning to the Creeds and teachings of the majority of the Christian/Jewish/Muslim and other off-shoot religions of today as found in the US. Thus, none of the Clergy, etc. can tell you where the cut off line is between going to heaven or hell. Given that they only present two choices again they deny the teachings of Paul and other Prophets of the Scriptures. Of course the more you pay the better your chances according to them to their flocks.

So what is left? We certainly don’t want to worry – and we know the times ahead are going to be harder and harder to survive. Most who believe the Scriptures should entertain what Malachi says in the 4th Chapter – referring to the Great and Dreadful Day.

Yet how many really have studied and understand what the full purpose of mortality is? If one believes men/women – the answer is nothing. The churches also teach it is nothing, i.e. Creatio ex Niliho – if one is made from nothing there is only nothing to return to. Or as those who profess Darwinism as a fact (i.e. again never proven) – they’ve even worse prospects after death. Yet if one sincerely ponders and reads the Scriptures they’ll find a completely different presentation from the Creeds and teachings of men/women about the purpose of this mortality.

Therefore – if one truly has Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ – believes literally His Father’s Doctrines and those presented by His representatives on this Earth – the Prophets; then there should be an absence of worry! We’re commanded in the Scriptures to keep all of the Commandments! If we love the Lord – we will literally do this – and when we slip we’ll repent fully. We’ll stand against the ‘pricks and piercings’ of a wicked world without fear or doubt about who we are, where we came from and where we are going.

The essentials of this life are momentary and in reality not even ours – they are all the Lords. The Savior asks us to pay a full tithe on our increase – which in effect is all his anyway. If we do this we’ve great promises towards our well being and that of our family. The Savior asks to obey fully the Commandments – to be found righteously engaged in all things and all times. For this the Savior has helped us to attain various talents to share with others and also provides us free time. The Savior and His Prophets have expressed over and over – one Church – one Gospel and one Baptism – if we’ve faith in the Savior we ought to believe Him and not the men/women of the world.

(What is Expected of Us):
What is expected of us in this eternal relationship – which if we do will remove the worry and concerns of the world? First, we must do as directed in James 1:27! Second, we must read and study the Scriptures daily. Third, we must be found in full compliance and obedience to all of the Commandments. Forth, we must do our genealogy for our ancestors and get their work done in the House of the Lord during mortality. Fifth, we must sustain the Saviors representatives on this Earth in this Day and from the past – the Prophets. Sixth, we must literally accept the teachings of the Scriptures (all of them) and apply them in our lives to set a good example of a good example in a loving and kind way towards all others. Seventh, we must love our spouses and our families. Eight, we must sustain our leaders – called by the Father and the Son in these latter-days. Ninth, we must have Charity, Faith and Hope; or as Paul admonished, “We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.” And tenth, we must report often in daily personal prayer, (and family prayer) on our progress and delays in those assigned promptings which we’ve received.
Next what is expected of us to do on a daily basis? First, a year’s supply of food storage which you rotate and use. Second, to get out of debt especially credit card debt. Third, to have emergency supplies for cold, hot and times without electricity. Forth, a well supplied first aid kit. Fifth, money set aside for emergencies. Sixth, important papers where they’re protected yet easy to find. Seventh, batteries and radio which can be used without electricity. Eight, tools which can be used without electrical power, i.e. hand saws, can openers, flashlights, hammers, etc.. Ninth, a way to gather wild game or a garden for vegetables. Tenth, a knowledge of how to purify water, cook, candles, matches, soap for self and laundry. These are the basics – nothing fancy.
In return for being found in obedience the promises of all the Scriptures can be ours – and thus the worries and concerns of the world are mute in reflection and thus we can better understand the Saints of the Primitive Church during their persecutions and hardships. We’ve all the trials of Abraham to endure – we’ll all carry our own crosses – we’ve the refiner’s fire to enter into willingly and happily! None are exempt – nor would we wish to be – if we’re true disciples of the Savior in these latter-days.
Thus one can follow man/woman – creeds which make no sense – interpretations of the Scriptures which are more neo-Platonist than anything else – or they can follow the simple, clear truths of the Scriptures and those of the Savior – which were and are all done in obedience to the Father – becoming as the same.
(Hard Truths):
Hard truths – or easy – worry or the absence of worry is a personal choice. Most of us will never be a politician or among the 4%+ in wealth or power. Most of us will never be a government. It would be my understanding that few would even desire for these things. Yet in being a disciple of the Savior one can only then no longer have to worry about the things of the world.
Remember – if we do what Father and the Son have commanded – in doing so we’ll find talents to develop – some as doctors, nurses, laborers, teachers and whatever else we desire and will find the family is the most important role within mortality. None were ever promised more than their needs – sadly too many supplant needs with wants. This we cannot do as a disciple of the Savior. This doesn’t mean we’ll live in a hovel – eat the throwaway food or garbage of others – but it does mean we’ll be concerned of the welfare of others as in James 1:27.
Heavenly Father knows who each of us are – what the intent of our hearts desire – and furthermore what our needs really are. When we’ve done all we can do – to better ourselves – to improve our minds – to support our families and loved ones – Father knows! Faith without works is dead (see James and Paul). Our works allow us to become free from worry – our faith directs our works and through the Grace of our Savior – we’ll have the strength to endure to the end.
In the name of Jesus Christ – amen – c/ork


“Decision”

cji
10/11/11

Coming to the decision
what am I here for to do
where did I come from
where might I be going
when knowing about life
thinking of the trials
then tribulations abound
special times to be found
hearing the worlds wiles
like sharpening a knife
where might I be going
where did I come from
what am I here to do
coming to the decision!



Copyright © 2011 – cji