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The Devilution of a Nation

Signs of evolution develop when someone or something experience subtle changes over time.  Certain species of animals may go through genetic alterations as its ecosystem is impacted by disease, over population or the weather.  Meanwhile, societies undergo spiritual transformations from generation to generation, either drawing near to God through revival or backsliding due to what I call the deviluation of a nation.

For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil. – Genesis 3:5

Devilution is spawned by adding and or subtracting to God’s commands.  Challenging, questioning and reinventing the rules attempts to create doubt within the minds of citizens.  This atmosphere has inspired past writers like Saul Alinsky to promote curriculum in the form of Rules for Radicals: A Pragmatic Primer for Realistic Radicals.  If these teachings are embraced by enough leaders, a culture shift will begin amending beliefs, values and worldviews of a nation.

Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the LORD your God that I give you. – Deuteronomy 4:2

When minds are persuaded to taste what was once forbidden fruit, justification and rationalization is conceived.  Subsequently, right and wrong is turned to gray, genetically altering truth.  A byproduct of this switch elevates opinions to fact status; thereby causing absolutes to disappear little by little.  According to the Bible, these conditions breed demonic strongholds, Ephesians 6:12, enabling dark powers to deceive an entire region.  If unstopped, the next generation will learn to do what’s right in their own eyes.

In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as they saw fit. – Judges 21:25

May God help us all to do an about face so that the devilution of America will be replaced by a spirit of prayer and fasting.

by Jay Mankus

 

 

 

Questioning God

As I was listening to a message this morning, I was reminded of the prophet Habakkuk.  A tongue twister to pronounce and a spell check must when typing.  Habakkuk lived during a time in history where righteousness was turned upside down, similar to today.  At the beginning of his book in the Bible, chapter 1, verses 2-4, Habakkuk is ticked off.  Fed up by all the chaos surrounding the nation of Israel and God’s apparent absence from the scene.

While hanging on a cross, Jesus of Nazareth, questioned God as his imminent death drew near.  Being fully man and God, known as a hyperstatic union, Jesus called out speaking in his flesh.  God usually does not clue us in on His plan until after we have had time to reflect upon our circumstances.  Therefore, when God’s own son called out, He was silent.

If God told us what was going to happen before we lived each day, our lives would be anti-climatic, like a spoiled children always getting their way.  Questioning God is not a sin like some you tubes have suggested, committing blasphemy of the Holy Spirit.  Rather, questioning God in prayer is a sign of maturity.  David, who was considered to be a man after God’s own heart, regularly questioned God in his Psalms.   As people begin to understand God’s nature like Abraham in Genesis 18:16-32, our perspective will be transformed.  Thus, God allows ongoing uncertainty to steer us toward Him!

by Jay Mankus