OPPOSITION TO UNGODLY
PERSUASION
Opposition to ungodly persuasion fails when one’s focus on such agenda is with acceptance and participation rather than rejection. There is electronic availability to promote ungodliness that was not previously a factor but now is; with acceptance of those who recognize its devious intentions and its tentacles of allurement.
The Prophet Daniel revealed that in end-times many shall be purified and made white, and tried (refined); but the wicked shall do wickedly, and none of the wicked shall understand, but the wise shall understand (Daniel 12:10). Many are being deceived into partaking of devilish impulses towards ungodly persuasion with others tuning into the Word of God which condemns such activity.
Opposition to Ungodly Persuasion
Sounding the Alarm
The Prophet Jeremiah, in speaking the words of the Lord, said: I (God) set watchmen over you, saying, hearken to the sound of the trumpet; but they (the people) said, we will not hearken. Therefore, hear, you nations; behold I (God) will bring evil (calamity) upon this people, even the fruit of their thoughts, because they have not hearkened to my words, nor to my law, but rejected it (Jeremiah 6:17-19).
Many nations are suffering because of failure to stand in opposition to ungodly persuasion, falling into its grip, and endorsing devilish influences rather than rejecting them. Are nations, having walked away from being in opposition to ungodly persuasion, now suffering from such a withdrawal? Are they being blessed as before, under God’s umbrella of protection and provision, or seeing devastation, chaos, evilness, and other results of withdrawal?
Opposition Creates
Withdrawal
The Prophet Elijah stood in opposition to ungodly persuasion, having withstood four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal (a false god). Elijah, who through God’s miraculous intervention, stood strong as a prophet of God against the evilness of his day; however, when threaten by an evil Queen ran for his life (1 Kings 19:3), rather than trust God for the same provision and protection provided in resisting the false prophets of Baal.
Elijah was hiding in a cave when asked of God: What do you here Elijah. Elijah answered saying I, even I only, am left, and they seek my life, to take it away (1 Kings 19:9-10). As we seeing an elevation of promotion of ungodliness; often those being in opposition to ungodly persuasion feeling all alone as Elijah. But God said to Elijah: Yet I have left (reserved) me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal. Elijah was not alone in his stand, as revealed by God, and was then sent to another area of prophetic service.
Countermanding of Ungodly
Persuasion
Opposition to ungodly persuasion is needed to countermand Socialism and Marxism, cousins of Communism; Critical Race Theory, the Great Reset Plan instituted by the World Economic Forum, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion transformation; to name but a few that would upset the normality of life. Ungodly agenda includes: Legalized abortion, homosexuality, same sex marriage, and transgenderism as a way of life, though condemned in God’s Word; discredit the family as an institution, control the schools to use as tools for promoting ungodly agenda, eliminate all laws governing obscenity by calling them violation of free speech and free press.
Break down cultural standards of morality by promoting pornography in books, magazines, motion pictures, and TV; infiltrate the press, gain control of key positions in government, radio, TV, and motion pictures, infiltrate the churches and replace revealed religion with social religion, and discredit the Bible.
Thank God for those in opposition to ungodly persuasion who are making headway in stemming the tide of such activities; but a long path lies ahead in wiping the slate clean of such activity; it will take the hand of God to restore individuals, and nations, to righteousness as revealed by Apostle Peter (2 Peter 3:12).
Troublesome Times
The Psalmist David, in opposition to ungodly persuasion, knew what it was like to live in troublesome times. He wrote: Lord, how are they increased that trouble me; many are they that rise up against me (Psalm 3:1). When one is in opposition to ungodly persuasion opposition will come. David knew this with his response being: You, O Lord, are a shield for (around) me; my glory and the lifter (who lifts) up my head (Psalm 3:3). When I cry (cry out) to you, then shall my enemies turn back, this I know, for God is with me (Psalm 56:9).
O God the Lord, the strength of my salvation (deliverance), you have covered my head (provided a shelter) in the day of battle (Psalm 140:7). As God was with David, so is He with those in opposition to ungodly persuasion. Apostle Paul knew what it like in his opposition to ungodly persuasion in writing: The Lord stood with me, and strengthened me….The Lord shall deliver me from every evil work and will preserve me (2 Timothy 4:17-18).
World of Uncertainty
In a world of uncertainty, created by those willing to conquer the seemingly weak and oppressed, it requires one’s faith to be intertwined with determination and expectation towards victory, through the Lord. Scripture reveals that without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him (Hebrews 10:6).
Let us hold fast the profession of our faith (hope) without wavering; for he is faithful that promised (Hebrews 10:23). Faith is the substance (realization) of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). The same God, who delivered Elijah out of a moment of despair, David out of troublesome times, and others, is available today to those in opposition to ungodly persuasion that is engulfing many nations.
Culture Drift of Today
Thank God for churches, and godly individuals, who stand in opposition to ungodly persuasion; who will not cave-in to demands of tolerance and acceptability of the cultural drift of today. There is a drawing power towards one's tuning in to such agenda, willing to believe a lie rather than the truth.
The early church experienced believing a lie and deception, having to be rebuked by Apostle Paul, in writing: I marvel that you are soon removed (turning away) from him that called you unto the grace of God unto another gospel; which is not another, but there be some (false teachers), that trouble you, and would (want to) pervert the gospel of Christ (Galatians 1:6-7).
As previously mentioned, there is a progressive social gospel being ministered by some that would draw one away from the truths of God’s Word; leaving out such biblical terms as sanctification (separation unto God), righteousness (doing what is right in the sight of God), and holiness without which no man shall see the Lord (Hebrews 12:14). Apostle Paul encouraged the believer to be not conformed to this world; but to be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable, and perfect will of God (Romans 12:2).
Courting Favor of Man
The Apostle Paul wrote: Do I now persuade men, or God? Do I seek to please men? If I yet pleased men, I should not be a servant of Christ. But I certify you (make known) that the gospel which was preached by me is not after man; for I neither received it of man, neither as I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ (Galatians 1:10-12).
As stated: If the Apostle Paul were to persuade men (court their favor) or seek to please them by preaching a false gospel they wanted to hear, he would not be the servant of Christ. As previously mentioned, there is a progressive social gospel being introduced that is not in opposition to ungodly persuasion but rather helps promote it; to those who are unlearned in the truths of God’s Word.
Failure to Endure Sound
Doctrine
The Apostle Paul encouraged Timothy, a young evangelist, to preach the word; be instant (ready) in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine; for the time will come (and now is) when they will not endure (practice) sound doctrine; but after their own lusts (desired lifestyle) shall heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; shall turn away their ears (hearing) from the truth, and shall be turned into fables (that which is fictitious) (2 Timothy 4:2-4).
It was noted that preaching is the God-ordained means to prevent defection from the truth. Teachers who appeal to itching ears tell people what they want to hear, not what they need to ear. Paul instructed Timothy: Watch you in all things (be aware), endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of your ministry (2 Timothy 4:5).
Imprint of Ungodliness
There is a rising up of ungodliness that is engulfing many nations; even those formally aligned with God’s Word. There is an imprint of ungodliness being manifested, with indulgence encouraged, rather than warned of the danger it promotes. When opposition to ungodly persuasion is entered into, one becomes as little David facing the giant Goliath.
David challenged the giant, that threatened to enslave the nation, with the words: You come to me with a sword, with a spear, with a shield; but I come to you in the name of the Lord, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defiled. This day will the Lord deliver you into my hand, and I will smite you (1 Samuel 17:45). David was not only in opposition to that which threatened slavery; but had confidence in the Lord who had delivered him previous times, as He is able to deliver all who will stand in opposition to ungodly persuasion.
Lord is Our Helper
Scripture reveals that we may boldly proclaim: The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall (can) do to me (Hebrews 13:6). The Psalmist David proclaimed: Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil (Psalm 23:4). Opposition to ungodly persuasion opens the door towards suffering reproach but one’s allegiance to a heavenly Father, His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Spirit of God, will see one through any difficulty associated with taking such a stand.
We are witnessing a flood of filth and degradation as in the pre-Flood days of Noah, Sodom and Gomorrah, and Babylon the hold of every foul spirit, which God deal judgment. It will take the hand of God, as in Elijah’s day, and other times previous mentioned, to bring deliverance. The Prophet Isaiah proclaimed: The Lord’s hand is not shortened that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear (Isaiah 59:1).
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