What Is A "Blue" Republican?
Today Robin Koerner, from The Blue Republicans, is my special guest and we will be discussing Liberty, Libertarianism and illegal immigration. You don’t want to miss this show!
With Whom Do I Claim Unity?
Ephesians 4:
1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;
5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
Thomas Paine said, “It is not in numbers, but in a union, that our great strength lies.” That is biblical.
Eccl. 410-12: Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up. Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone? And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
The Bible is very clear that through unity is strength and that we were designed to gather strength from each other!
But WHAT am I supposed to be united WITH? It does not seem profitable to have unity just for the sake of unity. Do I stand with someone who actively works against my principles and beliefs just because they call themselves by a common name? No. Unity for the sake of unity is not the key here. Look at this passage in Ephesians 4.
17 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,
18 Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart:
19 Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.
20 But ye have not so learned Christ;
21 If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:
We are NOT to have unity with vanity, lasciviousness, greediness, and lies. The purpose of our unity is:
12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
We cannot work toward edifying the “body” in “truth” if we are continually associated with people who are openly engaged in vanity, lasciviousness, greediness, and lies. There is NO UNITY in that, that is being UNEQUALLY yoked.
Today there are too many who want to carry a name they have not lived. We are to judge someone by their fruits. If their actions are continually pointing a self-serving manner, in a way that sacrifices what is good, for their own comfort and gain, then those fruits identify them regardless of the name they profess.
Again Thomas Paine gives a good measure of fruits in a story he tells in his pamphlet “The American Crisis.”
“I once felt all that kind of anger, which a man ought to feel, against the mean principles that are held by the Tories: a noted one, who kept a tavern at Amboy, was standing at his door, with as pretty a child in his hand, about eight or nine years old, as I ever saw, and after speaking his mind as freely as he thought was prudent, finished with this unfatherly expression, “Well! give me peace in my day.” Not a man lives on the continent but fully believes that a separation must some time or other finally take place, and a generous parent should have said, “If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace;”
I can have NO KINSHIP with people who will give my child “trouble” just so they may have “peace” in their day. I can have NO KINSHIP with those who operate in personal greed, vanity, lasciviousness, and lies. This is not opinion, these are the Words of God!
Christians! We have an Biblical Responsibility to distinguish ourselves from any person or group that would ACT contrary to the Word of God. That includes politicians and political parties, regardless of their “professions.” We cannot fulfill the obligation of edifying to the truth if we are unequally yoked with liars and men or women whose hearts lust after greed and comfort.
This is not an essay on politics, this is an essay on morality. My husband always says, “you are who you roll with.” That, apparently is Biblical, too. Who you are yoked with is who you will be.
I will endeavor to be yoked with Christ’s Liberty. I will endeavor to be yoked with these Principles. I will endeavor to be yoked with this Truth. And I want my child to live in a country where the government is dedicated to Liberty, Principles, and Truth. Because if they are not, regardless of their party title, then I am NOT to be associated with them.
We Continue To Ignore Their Warnings
Our founders warned us against foreign influence. Not just against the influence of foreign countries, but the corruption of our principles by foreign pressure and population. Here are the warnings of our framers against the popular “Amnesty” of today. Here are the FEDERAL LAWS our States are VIOLATING with their “mini-Amnesty” legislations. By these laws our State Legislators should be looking at up to 10 years in prison. But if they habitually ignore the Constitution without consequence why would they give federal law a second glance?
From a Man From Israel
Let us never forget, Governments may war, but it is men who fight and families who sacrifice.
During my travels I get to meet some very amazing people. Earlier this year, I believe by Providence, I met a business man from Israel.
I was staying in a hotel in Dallas, when all of the sudden the power went out in the entire hotel. As I was coming out of my room to discover the problem and how long before a solution, I met a fellow hotel guest. He suggested we take the elevator together. I warned him, that I didn’t think the elevator was safe in this situation and if we got in and got stuck, since I am extremely claustrophobic, it would not be pleasant! He tried to reassure me that he would save me if that happened and we laughed. The elevator wasn’t even working so we decided to take the stairs together, equipped with our cell phone flashlights. That’s how I met David.
As you can imagine, when we got downstairs, there were many other guest with the same questions.
Since the emergency generator was lighting the lobby, we decided to have a seat and wait for the power to return. We began talking and ended up sitting in the lobby for over 2 hours talking about our lives, our families, and the world around us. I learned so very much from him about world politics as it relates to Israel. I chuckle now, because the first thing he said to me was, “If you believe everything you see on CNN, then you think Israel is a terrible place, bombs blasting non-stop and war everywhere. But let me tell you, don’t believe everything you see on CNN.” Of course I reassured him that rarely do I ever watch CNN and NEVER do I believe anything they say. Then, we laughed together.
He told me about all the beauty in Israel and all the places I have to visit. We talked about the travels of Jesus. To hear about those places from someone who has actually seen them was an exciting experience. We talked about the current conflict and he gave me something really interesting to think about. He said, “Let me ask you a couple of questions. If the Palestinians stopped fighting today, what do you think would happen?” I actually thought about it for several seconds and answered, “The conflict would be over and there would be peace?” He responded, “Yes. Ok, now if Israel stopped fighting what would happen?” I said, “Israel would be annihilated.” He said, “Now you understand the real conflict, the story that is not being told on CNN.”
At some point the electricity had been fixed for over an hour and it was nearly midnight; both of us beginning to visibly wilt at the lateness of the hour. On our way back to our rooms, we asked the clerk what had happened. He told us that they were not really sure what happened. It turns out that it was just our hotel. The clerk said they were able to fix the transformer that served the hotel and all should be fine now.
That conversation was June 16, 2014. With everything that was going on lately I started thinking about David again. I sent him an email yesterday telling him that I am praying for him, for the safety of his family, and peace for his nation. I didn’t know if I would hear from him or not, but I needed to at least try and let him know that there was someone over here in America praying for him. Today, I got an email reply.
“…Thank you for your prayers. I have been called to the army since the beginning of the operation…”
My heart sank. I cannot imagine what this man and his family are experiencing. I do not know why David and I met that night. But I am certain that it was absolutely meant to be. Perhaps God just wanted me to have a personal connection with a foreign conflict so I could sincerely, in my heart and soul, pray for them.
Please join me and pray for David and his family. Governments may war, but men have to fight and families have to sacrifice.
What do I fear? Where is my comfort?
Psalm 119:
109 My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law.
110 The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.
111 Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
112 I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even unto the end.
113 I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.
114 Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.
115 Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.
116 Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
117 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.
118 Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.
119 Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies.
God so very often gives us these comforts of knowing that he is our shelter and our stay. My question today are what do I fear and where is my comfort?
We are guaranteed trouble in this world:
Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
But we are also guaranteed that we have a Father that is our Shepherd and our protector.
Psalm 27:
1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
4 One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple.
5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.
6 And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the Lord.
Think about it, what do I really have to fear? My greatest fear should be disappointing my Creator, Savior, and Friend. All other fears should just melt away. I am reminded of one night with my son. When my son was younger he was very afraid of the dark. I was trying to help him overcome his fear by showing him that nothing really changes when we turn off the lights.
One night we were having our bedtime routine. I said to him, “Ok, Colton, tonight you will turn off the light.” He responded in fear, “No mommy, I can’t! It will be dark, I will be scared!” I tried to reassure him that there was nothing to fear. The room is the same room in the dark as it is in the light, I told him. After much cajoling he agreed. He crept over to the light switch; turned it off; and then performed that super human feat all kids do by leaping from the light switch to the bed. He nestled up close to me and I noticed he was crying. I said to him, “Colton I am very proud of you, you were very brave.” He said, “Mommy, I was not brave, I was scared.” My heart was full for him. I told him, “Buddy, being brave doesn’t mean you are not scared. Being brave means you do what you need to do even though you are scared.”
I wish I had been more scripturally minded at the time. I would have shown him these passages. I would have shown him that we really have NOTHING to fear. God wants us to know that even though ALL the evil in the world WILL assail us, HE will NEVER leave us. He is our comfort. He is our provider. He is our protector. The founders of our nation KNEW this! Patrick Henry said,
“Three millions of people, armed in the holy cause of liberty, and in such a country as that which we possess, are invincible by any force which our enemy can send against us. Besides, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations; and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave.”
He knew his comfort was in the Lord. He knew that we are never alone. We are guaranteed to experience evil. But we will suffer instead of rejoice if we do not keep the proper perspective.
John 16:20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.
Separation of Powers Essential to Liberty
The checks and balances in the American system were instituted for the express purpose of combating the rise of a tyrannical and oppressive government. Impeachment is an essential check and balance to keep the executive branch from becoming a King, not a fundraising opportunity! But we have a Congress of cowards. Let’s Talk Impeachment!
Who are your enemies? What is your source of wisdom?
Psalm 119:
95 The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.
96 I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
97 O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
98 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
100 I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
101 I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.
102 I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.
103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
104 Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.
105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
114 Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.
115 Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.
116 Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
117 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.
118 Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.
119 Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies.
Who are your enemies?
Who is your provider and protector?
What is your source of wisdom?
As I start each day, I want to ask myself these questions. It is important to maintain the proper perspective and focus in this life. When you stand with truth, those who fear the truth will declare themselves your enemy. When you stand with truth you WILL be attacked. If I forget the correct answers to these questions, I will fight for the wrong things; I will argue with the wrong perspective; I will look to the wrong source. “For God is not the author of confusion,” “He is the Truth,” the scripture tells us. If we seek the proper answers to these questions, then God is our source of wisdom; He is our provider and protector; Our enemies are those who sow confusion and those who believe lies. You don’t have to be evil to believe lies. You can believe lies by following the wrong source of wisdom. But lies are the enemy of truth. We must know that.
I want to always have the proper “lamp unto my feet” to guide my way. I want to be confident that those who wish evil against me will do so because they are serving the wrong source, not because I have strayed from the proper path. God is so good to make us promises to provide and protect us. His Word is a love letter to His children. But just as any good parent, God requires us to live with the proper goals and perspective. “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness…” He is a just God and cannot support inequity. We must choose to have the proper perspective. We must choose the proper source.
You CANNOT serve two masters. This is a kingdom decision. Whom will you serve, God or mammon? What will be your choices today?
Of Kings & Presidents
Presidents (yes that is plural) exercise MORE POWER than Kings!
As a matter of fact, the last British King to issue an executive order was James II in 1688. That action was a catalyst to a revolution in Great Britain called the “Glorious Revolution” and brought the British people and the founder of our union a very important Liberty Charter called the English Bill of Rights.
What was James II doing? The English Bill of Rights asserts that James was COMPLETELY DESTROYING Liberty by “writing law, overturning law, and setting aside law” when that power was reserved to Parliament alone! The King was violating separation of powers and stealing power from their legislative body.
In 1688 that was grounds for WAR. In 2014, Congress says they are going to SUE the president.
This proposed law suit is in one of the most worthless and frivolous actions our Congress has ever proposed. Suing the Executive branch in a court stacked with judges by the executive branch is frivolous and DANGEROUS!
What will our Congress do when these courts rule, based upon PRECEDENT-not the Constitution- that this President is operating under proper executive authority?
Because they are too ignorant and too spineless to do what the Constitutional demands in Article 2 section 4 (Impeachment), they are going to establish through the court system that the President has UNLIMITED POWER.
How is it that the people of 1688, with no internet, no CNN, MSNBC, no FOX NEWS, KNEW that when the King stole power from the Legislative branch that was the COMPLETE DESTRUCTION of Liberty and today, we literally do NOTHING!
It is time for We The People and our States to RISE UP and oppose this madness. It is time to STAND for the Constitution and DENY the federal government’s use of unlawful power.
We must STAND NOW or declare our Constitution DEAD at the hands of the very people we elected to preserve it. Stand now or forever hold your peace as you watch your children become enslaved.
Illegal Immigrants Suing America
Illegal Immigrants have begun to sue the federal government for “mistreatment” and one lawsuit lists actions by the federal government as the “worst experience” of this illegal immigrant’s life. You will be shocked at what this lawsuit alleges. And yet Congress does nothing. Also, today, more examples of the hypocrisy of the ACA and the rule and rein of the federal government over the States. When will the insanity end? Only when We The People end it!
"Constitution-Free" Zones
You might be living in a “Constitution-Free” Zone. Nearly 2/3rd of the entire US Population live within 100 miles of the land and coastal border where the government has assumed extraordinary powers to stop and search individuals within this zone. This “Constitution-Free Zone” includes most of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas. You might be asking yourself… if the Constitution is the Supreme Law of the land, how is that even possible in America? Let’s Get Educated!