March 2005

Whenever we watch debates on television between people who take opposing points of view, we begin to feel very frustrated as we realize that one side or the other is totally contrary to our way of thinking. "What's wrong with that idiot?" we might ask ourselves. "Are they stupid, crazy or just too politically-minded to understand the logic
of the argument?" -- we wonder as one person explains the position
of Republicans and the other person explains what Democrats believe.
On another channel, Baptists are explaining why Catholics are
different than Pentecostals who think that Jesus walked on water
to teach His disciples the concept of faith.

Total agreement between scholars will never happen on this planet where the war between good and evil rages! It is impossible to maintain reasonable communications with persons who are ignorant, insane or demon-possessed. Just as water and oil do not mix, Truth and deception do not mix. Souls who are dominated by evil ideas, corruptible concepts, twisted logic, distorted perceptions of reality, a multitude of delusions based on misinformation -- or priorities formed out of carnality are living their lives in direct contrast to the natural laws of the universe. They instinctively resist all opportunities to enlighten themselves or change themselves. Instead of making an effort to open up their minds to correction, they harden their hearts with countless explanations and justifications in an attempt to rationalize irrational differences with those they perceive as uninformed enemies.

If you are a serious student of human nature, do your own personal research to learn why the behavior of lost souls is different than those who follow the ways of Christ. What do people say when you tell them that Satan is just as real as God? At what point in your conversations with others does it become obvious that demons actually dominate human thinking processes? When watching television with family or friends, what are the programs they prefer? What causes them to laugh or cry? What are their spontaneous comments about things being seen or heard on the boob tube? Do they suddenly change channels at the precise second some "expert" is explaining why a fat person might benefit from exercise and proper nutrition? Do they change channels when Jerry Falwell explains his views on homosexuality? Do they get
up and go to the kitchen for a cold beer when President Bush is talking about loving neighbors -- and then get back just in time to watch Democrats explain why gay marriage should be legal?

Are your TV-buddies more inclined to enjoy TBN or CNN? Do they get the latest news from CBS or FOX? What kind of books do they like to read even though the Holy Bible might do them more good?

Once you have done about six months of research to determine which side of the dividing line people are standing, what criteria will you use
to decide if they are good or bad? How will you be able to describe the invisible barriers that separate friends of God and friends of Satan? Will you continue to associate yourself with people on both sides of the line or will you make choices to stay away from those who are incompatible? We know, "water seeks its' own level," and "birds of a feather flock together." Do we choose our comrades wisely?

There might be many reasons why we want to associate with certain family members or friends who have subconsciously chosen to take a different path in Life than we have. They might have a nice personality, a rare sense of humor, and are usually inclined to be successful in their endeavors -- even though they tend to be disloyal, unreliable, deceptive, selfish, arrogant -- or maybe too competitive? Most of us have good and bad characteristics, but it is always better when we are honest enough to admit mistakes -- and not to habitually think of our "evil ways" as some kind of "all-my-friends-think-I'm-great-badge-of-honor."

Some people might brag about profit from dishonest business deals while others would be ashamed to acknowledge the schemes that make them richer. Some married men might be proud of sexual conquests when traveling to strange cities until they return home with HIV/AIDS. Some teenagers think it's "cool" to sip beer or experiment with drugs until a friend is killed in an auto accident -- or dies from an overdose.

The invisible barriers that divide people and nations are very real! The choices we all make during each day of Life is the result of "spirits" that are leading us to either self-instruction or to self-destruction.

There is no neutral zone or gray area between Jesus people and those who do everything in their power to emulate the wicked one. On one side we find Truth, Love and Beauty -- while on the other side we find confusion and contempt for honesty, serenity, creativity and Life itself.

Demons do not leave souls unless they are forced out by the Holy Spirit! Demons do not submit themselves voluntarily to reasonable debates that could potentially weaken false arguments. Demons will never guide lost souls to places where positive messages lead to self-condemnation, guilt, remorse or potential repentance of sin. Demons are cunning and are able to motivate degenerates into doing many evil things. Jesus people are inclined to recognize what Satan is doing in the lives of those who have rebelled against God -- and because of compassion, we often reach out through words or deeds in a desire to rescue sinners from their own stupidity. Unfortunately, invisible barriers are making salvation of corrupted souls almost impossible.