"This is Truth" (a short series of thoughts)

1 Nephi 1:3 And I know that the record which I make is true; and I make it with mine own hand; and I make it according to my knowledge. (a Prophet of God 600BC)

 

*Church – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

 

“This is Truth”

cji

7/28/13

 

When a true Prophet speaks;

It is always an eternal truth!

 

Men and women of the world

reject and continue to reject

stone and murder the Prophets

they make jokes vile and lewd

projecting an irrational hatred

which still today is the same;

 

Truth is still truth eternally

thus whether one believes

part or none as most choose

ignoring the literal meanings

Scriptures taught as rote

Greek Philosophy to the fore;

 

Are each of us accepting truth

When a true Prophet speaks?

 

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“Offended for a Word”

 

cji

7/28/13

 

How slightingly to be offended

making excuses for disobedience

justifying actions not wanting

ignoring the Ten Commandments

either in part or in whole today

feelings hurt without cause

seeking to magnify they’re hurt

offended for a word they choose

hearing not what was said

accepting instead their excuse

for not being obedient to truth!

 

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“Members Are People”

 

cji

7/28/13

 

In most any organization found

people are always people to be

frail and with many weaknesses

strengths and hardheadedness

saying what they say too quick

inserting feet and even their socks

members of the Church* the same

anxiously striving to be friendly

while making mistakes as all do

thus while the Church* is true

members are people still the same

upon which many measure truth!

 

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“Worldly Rhetoric”

 

cji

7/28/13

 

Laying on the sizzle to sell

more important than the truth

changing and altering truth

never to take any literally

who can believe resurrection

certainly not to be taken whole

but an idea without meaning

giving the Savior no body

and only a non-feeling form

entwined with Father as one

with neither one nor the other

creating an illusion void

certainly all the Prophets

simply repeating old tales

and anyway one only believe

mattering not what they think

common sense to ignore

providing what people want

more important than the truth

laying on the sizzle to sell!

 

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“The Church*”

 

cji

7/28/13

 

Only one Church* not many

Only one Savior not many

Only one Gospel not many

Only one Father called God

Only one Church* not many;

 

Apostasy comes from within

impossible to come without

to apostatize is 1^st to belong

once apostatized all changed

as a dead tree no live branches

thus unable to reform again

needing a restoration needed;

 

Only one Church* not many

Only one Savior not many

Only one Gospel not many

Only one Father called God

Only one Church* not many!

 

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“The Lizard”

 

cji

7/28/13

 

Often spoken of living water

that which keeps one alive

thus in the Scriptures full

that which is able to give life

not just for this world today

but for eternal life forever

much like the lizard found

carrying living water to all

drawn by horses or mules

sometimes oxen or cows

to the canal/ditch for water

barreled and encased

then back to the wanting

the Scriptures our lizard

taken only literally to live

without infusion worldly

pure, clarion clear, simple

common sense is truth

often spoken as living water!

 

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“Stalled in Time”

 

cji

7/28/13

 

Second hands without movement

no more seeing in endless time

blankness and special darkness

second hands not moving at all

surely the time has not stopped

hanging limp in the winds to feel

minds stalled in the time warp

so much to absorb and to learn

stretching out in endless thought

stalled in time without motion

surely just a hesitation in breath!

 

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“This is Truth 2”

 

cji

7/28/13

 

Nothing the world can say

regardless of what to think

there was an apostasy

the Church* taken away

nothing left to reform from

only again to be restored

as Prophesized in Scripture

one more time before the end

a last dispensation to endure

clearly declared in doctrine

announced by all Prophets

foretold by the Savior

proclaimed by Prophet’s today

having been restored now

Prophet’s, Apostles, 70’s

Priesthood and Authority

the Gospel the same eternal

One Church, One Gospel

One Baptism, One Church*!

 

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The Articles of Faith of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

1 We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.

 2 We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression.

 3 We believe that through the  Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.

 4 We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.

 5 We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.

 6 We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.

 7 We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.

 8 We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.

 9 We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.

 10 We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.

 11 We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.

 12 We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.

 13 We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—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.

Joseph Smith, Jr.

 

(Writers note: The above 13 articles are the reason for the Crucifixtion of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ – and for the murder of Joseph Smith, Jr. in 1844)

“Taking Back to Another Age” (a short essay)

 

 “Taking Back to Another Age”

cji

7/22/13

Take yourself back to the “Archaic Age” (750BC-480BC) – wherein we can find a very familiar story which matches our own today and especially the influence of the ridiculous wealthy in the world.

This group includes multiple Americans: The Walton Family (Wal-Mart/Sam’s); The Koch Family (Pipelines/Chemicals/Forests); The Mars Family(think the Mars Bar); The Cox Family (Cable/Communications); The Pritzker Family (Hyatt/Industrial); The Cargill Family (Agribusiness); The Duncan Company (Energy/49K Pipelines); The Ziff Family (Hedge Funds); The Newhouse Family (Publications); The SC Johnson Family (Household products); The Hearst Family (Newspapers/Communications); The Bass Family (Oil); The Lauder Family (Cosmetics); The Bechtel Family (Engineering); The Stryker Family (Medical Devices); The Reyes Family (Overseas Foods/Beer);  The Fisher Family (GAP Retailer); The Marriott Family (Hotels/Catering).  (Note: This list includes the 15 wealthiest families in the world – less the drug lords; monarchies; dictators and others who fall into this group of people.)

In the worldly aspect there are 442+ Billionaires in the US. Altogether there are 1,426 Billionaires in the world at the beginning of 2013 – this small group control the world’s economy!  This is an Oligarchy thus we return the idea I’m following from the “Archaic Age” or also the Age of Homer.

In the age of Homer – there was a way to control the government without actually being involved – and this was by sponsoring a ‘Tyrant’ – one who is charismatic, does social good works – but is only at the beck and call of the wealthy sponsor or sponsors.

There is much more about this – but just putting forth that we might not be looking at near history – but old history in what is happening. Chaos does not serve well the very wealthy as they might become targets of opportunity. However, revolution also goes against their overall greed and desires. Thus what is that they’re after? Answer this and we’ll have a better handle on where all of this is going today. Remember even the most rabid terrorist leader (funder) understands that their real goals have little to do with the Qur’an or religious zealotry but more with a means to control, justify and otherwise muster hoards of followers to do their will, i.e. intellectually deficient slaves!

 Thus the apparent effect of all of this is to cause an appearance of Chaos which will want the population to turn to those who remain calm and have the resources to correct the situation with negotiation and compromise. Which in turn leads to more and more government programs and less and less individual initiatives. The wealthy cherish this situation as they sit and pull the puppet strings – having the insider information as to where to best place their resources in the market and who to groom next to take the place of their incumbent tool (fool). Thus for the past century the politics of the US have been slowly (quicker in some cases) molded to the needs of the wealthy and none others. In the age of Homer this indeed was the case for close to three centuries before war and famine changed the landscape to others more powerful. Yet, one must remember that it wasn’t until the American experiment that any nation actually had a part in choosing its collective political leader. Of course in America this lasted all of two Presidents until the MSM and dirty politics took over from the time of Jefferson until today.

The total value of the Oligarchy in the US took full force with the direct election of the Senators – making all elected politicians accountable to someone (or a group) who had the money to put them and keep them in office. Fraud at the polling places – fear mongering – physical intimidation – violation of any laws which do not assist their goals – and worst of all beguiling the decent citizens of the nation with their blatant abuses of power. This is not any different than one can find throughout history (written) where one man/woman has dominion over another. Give the people a hedonistic lifestyle – in their daily lives – ignore virtue – honesty – fair play – morals – and destroy at any cost innocence at the earliest age possible. i.e. the disruption of the family unit and the love and teaching which takes place within the home.

Food for thought for those who think – Hitler – and the others of his ilk then and now have anything new that they’re using as the root of their power and corruptions. Thus recycled, used up, frauds, liars, chests, baby killers, murderers, and others will continue to succeed and dominate what once was good and of virtue!

c/ork 

 “Taking Back”

 

cji

7/22/13

 

Taking back what’s been lost

Terrible and horrible the cost;

 

Too late – too late is so said

That the Constitution is dead;

 

No longer able to fight today

For too long we’ve had delay;

 

Congress and the courts agree

Doing nothing better than to see;

 

Cherished hopes sadly are dead

Where the chronicles are read;

 

Terrible and horrible the cost

Taking back what’s been lost!

 

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