I wish the brothers hadn’t been such at odds with each other here. It’s not right that they were not only different to one another in personality (though that’s not always a bad thing); they actually hated each other, which is stupid. Unfortunately, many families can be divided from within, and these days, it doesn’t seem to be any better than it was in the mid-90s when politicians said they can drive the fathers away to get some cash… and what happened is that it worked between my parents. I’m convinced they made a nation full of enemies of Christ during that time, and even from the 70s when the hypocrites were rising to power in the U.S., and even today, they don’t seem content to be co-existing with others; they want absolute dominance with no one else around. They would do anything to rid the world of anyone who sought after Christ even if those seekers of Jesus did nice things for them. I think there are many stories like this in this world, the one about the fraternal twins and the shameful stew. Indeed, this passage is found in page 14 of my NKJV Bible, page 16 of my NASB Bible, pages 31-32 of my VOICE copy, and page 31 of my Amplified Bible (Classic Edition) copy.
I believe this is why we have so many hypocrites in this world today, for it says in the Message version of Hebrews 12:16-17: “Watch out for the Esau syndrome: trading away God’s lifelong gift in order to satisfy a short-term appetite. You well know how Esau later regretted that impulsive act and wanted God’s blessing—but by then it was too late, tears or no tears.” I’ll explain the outcome of this a little more over time, but for now, let me just say that Jacob was acting like Satan here, seeing a weakness and take advantage of it. This isn’t something a Christian does, either, the wounding anyone where it hurts thing. Still, I don’t think Esau wanted to repent and follow Jesus once that happened. But did Jacob mean to turn him away from Jesus? Probably not… but anyway, I guess what I can say here is that we shouldn’t give in to temptation, but unfortunately, they can be strong. But they’re never too much for any Jesus-follower to handle (1 Corinthians 10:13). I know I found out I have a little money in my bank account, and thank God I can manage because of it as a result. I can do surveys online and get paid for it. It’s very useful, and it makes me want to go back online this weekend before the Harvest Party (as Two Rivers Awaken calls it) on Saturday. A bit off-topic: I wish more churches were like Two Rivers, particularly the Awaken ministry (for 18-30s aged people).
Anyway, I should definitely get some food at the store in the next 48 hours before I get paid, but it shouldn’t be anything fancy… oh, well, I can probably get some potato salad for $1.99. Also, I realize my words about Jacob acting like Satan are pretty shocking, so I don’t want to share this with a lot of people right now, for fear is easy to find, and, as I mentioned in the previous post, truth is hard to find. I get the feeling that the Church without hypocrisy is dying, actually, for, as you probably know it, the double-faced thing is just too high in the U.S., churchgoers and unbelievers alike. Those among them who practice truth are hunted down and robbed like a common gopher of his food. I wish I could preach the gospel to enough people so that the tide turns for the whole human race! But if people don’t listen to Jesus, they won’t listen to me, either. But not everyone can understand at this point, so for those who haven’t hardened themselves (Hebrews 3:12), that might be ground zero for the reprobate freaks to seize them. I pray they might be able to find the voice of Jesus and not get silenced by those who know the truth of God but don’t believe it. I know I don’t want to do that…
Any prayer requests that you have to write down? Do that in my e-mail: ron.outland4727@gmail.com! I’ll read each one, write them down myself (if they’re good) and tape them to my bedroom walls! Bear with me, though, for I’m only halfway through the first book of the Bible, and I have many instances where I can lose my train of thought. Plus, it’s been nearly eleven months since I started this website, so I pray for a good turnout for the next year or so. Ciao!
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