Freedom Lost!

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.”-Proverbs 9:10

“A judge in Virginia has given his opinion that a state law that has forced churches to censor their beliefs on marriage, sexuality and gender from their own websites under the threat of huge fines is not inflicting any damage on those institutions.”-WND

“…Virginia became the first Southern state to pass sweeping LGBT rights legislation that bans discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations. The Virginia Values Act (SB 868) compels churches, religious schools and Christian ministries to hire employees who do not share their stated beliefs on marriage, sexuality and gender identity, according to a statement by ADF. A companion law (HB 1429) requires the ministries and others like them to include coverage in employee health care plans for sex reassignment and “gender affirming” surgeries that run contrary to their beliefs. It also prohibits the ministries from offering sex-specific classes for parenting, Christian discipleship and sports.”-Decision Magazine, October 2020

“An attorney representing several Virginia churches and allied ministries says they’ll appeal a Friday ruling that blunts their challenge to the Virginia Values Act. Attorney Denise Harle told The Washington Times that the case is “all about government hostility towards people of faith.”-Washington Times

What happened to Separation of Church & State?

What happened to the “Fear of God”?

The first part of the above verse says, “Fear is the beginning of wisdom”. Clearly, there are people in our country who do not fear God even though God created this entire world! Now, clearly it takes a lot of power to create our whole world! And yet, there are some people here on earth who clearly think they can do whatever they want, attack anyone they want. How foolish! (Not wise).

The second part, “knowledge of the Holy is understanding” is critically important too. Read the Bible. And read it again. Don’t let anyone tell you what it means other than God Himself. Ask the Holy Spirit to read it with you, to show you the meaning of each verse. And if you don’t have one, order it today. If this country can force a church to change; it can order publishers to rewrite the Bible and present a more “convenient” message. Christianbook.com has many inexpensive Bibles.

Above are a number of links to a variety of articles on the recent law and case. The minute the “state” starts dictating to churches the rules they must follow – is the minute we lost our freedom!

Watch, Prepare and Pray! And do not fear 🙂

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”-Isaiah 41:10