Zone1 RIGHTEOUSNESS EXALTS A NATION

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RIGHTEOUSNESS EXALTS A NATION

In Proverbs 14:34, there is a very clear promise to the nations. Righteous nations will be exalted, meaning they will be lifted up and will experience divine blessing; but that promise is paralleled with a curse. Nations defined by sin will be a reproach, meaning they will be disgraced. There’s not a third option. There’s no middle ground. Nations will either be lifted up or taken down on the basis of their commitment to public righteousness. A nation will either be blessed or a nation will be disgraced.

What is the standard of righteousness that exalts a nation? We’ve heard a lot of talk recently that the standard of righteousness or the soul of a nation is defined by humanity or defined by the government. No, the standard of righteousness is found in the Bible. Righteousness according to God isn’t relative. Whether it’s Israel or America, the standard of righteousness can’t be redefined. It was the standard of righteousness 2000 years ago and it is the standard of righteousness today in the 21st century.

So who are the agents of God in advancing righteousness in the public square? God has exalted Jesus and seated him on the heavenly throne where he is currently reigning and ruling all things—but he is reigning and ruling through God’s people. This means that Christ’s followers, in the midst of an ungodly nation facing disgrace, are the ones who have been called to be agents of righteousness. In Matthew 5:13-14, Jesus gives his church a clear calling:

You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its
saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be
thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. You are the light of the
world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.

 

[Moonglow]

Trump threw away his Bible now that he was elected.

 

[luiza]

Morticia , think carefully before you take him at face value . Mr Trump and his family are first and foremost Jewish .
His Jewish votes are safe because of Israel's effort in that area( plus funds). This leaves it clear for him to pretend he is a committed Christian .
Votes are always the only important matter .

The notion that a nation that is "good "becomes more righteous is just a variation on the Abrahamic idea of being Chosen . BS .
It makes Gullible Sheeple feel good and Compliant .

 

[onefour1]

Morticia , think carefully before you take him at face value . Mr Trump and his family are first and foremost Jewish .
His Jewish votes are safe because of Israel's effort in that area( plus funds). This leaves it clear for him to pretend he is a committed Christian .
Votes are always the only important matter .

The notion that a nation that is "good "becomes more righteous is just a variation on the Abrahamic idea of being Chosen . BS .
It makes Gullible Sheeple feel good and Compliant .

Jesus also was a Jew.

 

[BreezeWood]

God has exalted Jesus and seated him on the heavenly throne ...

Jesus also was a Jew.

jesus mary joseph and mary m were never jews they were exemplars chosen by the heavens and made known to repudiate the lies of judaism their false commandments, hereditary idolatry et al who did not fear the prevailing false religion and were willing to give their lives for their beliefs.

 

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jesus mary joseph and mary m were never jews they were exemplars chosen by the heavens and made known to repudiate the lies of judaism their false commandments, hereditary idolatry et al who did not fear the prevailing false religion and were willing to give their lives for their beliefs.

You like to use labels but have never labeled yourself. What is the source of your dogma?

 

[BreezeWood]

You like to use labels but have never labeled yourself. What is the source of your dogma?

are you all three yet ... hereditary idolatry - phony commandments - servitude and denial ... all giddy and certain, knocking on the door for your final judgement.

the wana be crucifier -

their desert religion of choice.

 

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their desert religion of choice.

You like to use labels but have never labeled yourself. What is the source of your dogma?

 

[BreezeWood]

You like to use labels but have never labeled yourself. What is the source of your dogma?

the wana be crucifier -

...

 

[luiza]

Jesus also was a Jew.

So what's your point?

I suspect he would have actually said -------foremost I am an Essene Priest -- because that is my life and position .

 

[onefour1]

So what's your point?

I suspect he would have actually said -------foremost I am an Essene Priest -- because that is my life and position .

Jesus' position was not that he was an Essene Priest. Jesus is the God of the Old Testament as well as the New Testament. Jesus was born into this world to be a Savior of all mankind. What he actually declared was that he was the Son of God. Jesus brought a higher priesthood back to the earth which was had by Melchizedek and other prophets in ancient times before the days of Moses. Jesus was born as a Jew with the right of Kingship on the earth. Jesus thus has an earthly lineage of Kingship and also a possessor of High Priesthood and has all authority both in heaven and on earth to reign as King and High Priest on earth over all. Through the posterity of Abraham, God promised to bless all the children of the earth. Jesus is that blessing. Jesus is Jehovah. Jesus is the Great I AM. He is the very Son of our Eternal Father in Heaven here upon the earth. He is our Savior and Redeemer. At his second coming, He will rule over the whole earth and sit as king and governor of us all for 1000 years and then for all eternity.