Too Many Pray and Then Hide!!!

The Christian Mission and How To Fulfill It (Philippians 1:27-30)

An excerpt from a message, Lesson 9, presented by Steven J. Cole, retired pastor, Flagstaff Christian Fellowship, Circa July 26th, 2013

"Imagine that we are correspondents sent out to a dangerous battle zone. We expect to see battle-weary soldiers in combat fatigues, dirt on their faces, living in the most difficult conditions, carrying their weapons at all times. But, instead, at the battlefront we’re surprised to find the soldiers dressed in civilian clothes, playing volleyball and ping pong, lying around swimming pools, sipping cold drinks, with no weapons anywhere in sight. If such an army was defending our country from a hostile enemy, we’d have good reason to be alarmed!

The problem is, that army has forgotten its mission. It thinks that its mission centers around its own comfort and having a good time. Having forgotten its mission, it would easily fall to a hostile enemy. If that enemy attacked, the members of the army might try to desert, claiming, “I didn’t sign up for this! I signed up for all the benefits, but I had no idea I might get shot at!”

I believe the American church is a lot like the army I’ve just described. We have promoted the Christian life for all its benefits: “Come to Christ and He will give you peace and happiness. He will help you overcome your problems. He will give you a happy marriage and family. He will give you an abundant life.” So the recruits sign up, thinking about sitting poolside and enjoying the good life with Jesus. Then, the bullets start ricocheting. Bombs start dropping, shrapnel is flying everywhere. People are getting hurt and dying. And these laid-back recruits turn and run, thinking, “I didn’t sign up for this!”..."

Philippians 1:27-30, NASB

27 - Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one [a]mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;

28 - and in no way alarmed by your opponents—which is a sign of destruction for them, but of salvation for you, and this too, from God.

29 - For to you it has been granted for Christ’s sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer on His behalf,

30 - experiencing the same conflict which you saw in me, and now hear to be in me.

AND JACK SAYS- "Our forefathers, a bunch of old white Christian men, weren't afraid to march forward as Christian Soldiers. The American Revolution was fought over taxes and lack of fair representation in England's Parliament. Those old Colonial Dudes did not sit idly by in the tavern and sip ale and complain. They took it to the streets! THEY PROTESTED AGAINST TYRANNY AND OPPRESSION!

Are Christians supposed to war against governments? Most pastors, rabbis and priests presenting from thousands of pulpits don't believe so! The Bible basically says respect the person's appointed to govern, pray about them and for them and HOPE that change will come.

I disagree! I believe in the U.S. Army Green Beret motto, De Oppresso Liber, meaning to free the oppressed."

GOD HELP US ALL!

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Catchy Song with Lyrics Video and Full Lyrics posted below. Enjoy!

Songwriters and Credits:

 Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, and K'naan.

The production credit goes to The Smeezingtons, which is the production team of Mars, Lawrence, and Levine.

Today I don't feel like doing anything

I just wanna lay in my bed

Don't feel like picking up my phone

So leave a message at the tone

'Cause today I swear I'm not doing anything!

Uh I'm gonna kick my feet up and stare at the fan

Turn the t.v. on

Throw my hand in my face!

Nobody's gon' tell me I cant, no

I'll be loungin' on the couch just chillin' in my snuggie

Flip to MTV so they can teach me how to Dougie

'Cause in my castle I'm the freakin' man

Oh

Yes I said it

I said it

I said it 'cause I can

Today I don't feel like doing anything

I just wanna lay in my bed

Don't feel like picking up my phone

So leave a message at the tone

'Cause today I swear I'm not doing anything,,,

Nothing at all

Ooh hoo ooh hoo

Hoo ooh ooh

Nothing at all

Ooh hoo ooh hoo

Hoo ooh ooh

NOTE: I, JACK BOOMER JOHNSON, AM A SENTINEL OF THE CONSTITUTION AND CO-AUTHOR OF THE FOLLOWING BOOK.

You can purchase a copy on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Sentinels-Constitution-politics-conspiracy-patriotism-ebook/dp/B01JN1AMOA