He that hateth dissembleth (pretends) with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart. Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation. Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him. A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin. Proverbs 26:24-28
Does anyone every feel like we are living in a day when it is virtually impossible to take anyone at their word. We listen to the politicians that are running for public office will say anything to get elected knowing full well that there is no way for them to keep all the promises that they are making to their constituents.
But the proverbs is not speaking of the politician, he is speaking of someone who has an ulterior motive. A spirit of hate and that hatred is so vehement that it has the desire to work ruin and destruction.
Maybe he is speaking of those in government?
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vom:extreme devotion 11.22.2008
At 5:00 A.M. they heard pounding on the door and immediately knew it was a police raid. Sabina’s husband was already in prison, and she worried about the fate of her young son if she were taken away, too. So when the Romanian police burst in early that morning, shouting and intimidating her houseguests, Sabina quietly prayed and committed herself and her family to God’s care.
They demanded, “Sabina Wurmbrand? We know you are hiding weapons in here. Tell us where they are!” Before she could argue, they were throwing open trunks and closets, and emptying drawers on the floor. They kept shouting, “So, you won’t show us where the weapons are hidden? We’ll tear this place apart!”
Sabina, struggling to remain calm, said simply, “The only weapon we have in this house is here,” and picked up the Bible from under their feet.
The officer replied, “If you don’t tell me the truth, you will have to come with us to make a full statement about those weapons.”
Sabina laid the Bible on the table and responded, “Please allow us a few minutes to pray, and then I will go with you.”
As Sabina was led away, she mourned the loss of her “weapon,” her Bible, but gained strength from knowing that she had hidden its words in her heart, where they could not be confiscated.
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I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 1 Timothy 2:1-2
malachi
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Thanks so much for sharing this. I have linked to a writing by Richard Wurmbrand in my page containing posts from other blog sites. (I found it at “The Age to Come)
I truly believt that this is coming to these shores and will rise up with little warning. This testiony shows how important it is to hide the word of God in our hearts. The age of multiple study bibles, concordances, in-depth teaching series, assembling with the saints openly, and what have you will eventually cease to be. I have alos linked to this account of a dream that Michael Boldea had back in 2004 that further shows the importance of this. Here’s the link if you want to check it out:
http://handofhelp.com/vision_51.php
Thanks for a most needful admonition in these strangest of times. Have a blessed week in Jesus.
timbob
Thanks timbob for stopping by ‘A Word From Malachi’. If you spend any time reading the other writings on ‘A Word From Malachi’ you shall find a strong conviction that a day or purification is most assuredly coming but I have found with much warning.
For some time now timbob I have been pressed with a vehement spirit concerning this time of purging. I can not explain it except it be of God. Now is the time to make preparation. We must immerse ourselves in the Word of God and prayer so when that day comes we will be like the Hebrew children in the record of Daniel.
“we will not have to be careful about how we will answer.”
We are going through a series of messages on Sunday morning, ‘A Call To Testimony and Obedience’, where we are looking at the vehement opposition that met the gospel and those who have committed themselves to it furtherance.
Now is the time to make preparation for the coming storm. Just remember brother, it is the time to build upon the firm foundation of His word. It shall stand when he shakes not only the earth but also heaven.
malachi