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Christian institutions based on organization have a defined role for everyone. There is a defined process for newcomers. There is a defined process for placement and relationships. There is a defined process for change and advancement. There is a defined process for threats to stability. Many are trapped by the comfort of being guided, which constrains free will. Christian institutions based on escape teach an understanding that avoids the fear of hard testing. There may be places to hide from the world. There may be a promise made for rapture before the tribulation. There may be a view that one is saved upon calling to the Lord. There may be an interpretation that God controls everyone. Many are trapped by the certainty that nothing needs to be done even when so much needs to be done. Christian institutions based on servitude keep people working without questions. People should not question the nature of God. People should not question the meaning of the Holy Bi...

All people from the days of Adam will receive the Word. Those born before the salvation offered by Christ and those not reached by Christians will receive the Word in death. Those who have received the Word in death are denied the chance of repentance and spiritual transformation. Many of the dead will be condemned for their sins of thoughts and actions in life. Some of the dead might successfully pass through judgment and be saved. Not all who have died without receiving the Word are lost to the darkness. But, so many need the opportunity for spiritual transformation in life. The Word given through Christians in life can instantly transform the spirit to offer salvation without judgment. The Word given through Christians in life can be a seed that transforms the spirit later in a life guided by God. The Word given through Christians in life can be a merciful opportunity offered to those determined to embrace sin. Delivering the Word to the world is the great commission to all Chris...

The merciful use power gently to help and not to harm. The merciful use wealth wisely to care and to change. The merciful use abilities to right wrongs and uplift others. The merciful forgive when wronged. The merciful forget when offended. The merciful feel for the poor and helpless. The merciful accept the limitation of others. The merciful understand the weaknesses of man. The merciful reject sin but embrace the sinner. Christians must recognize sin and Christians must have mercy. As we look at others, we need to remember how we have wronged and offended God. How often have we wandered away from our relationship with the Lord? How often have we ignored Christ’s teachings? How often have we pursued worldly pleasures that harm the spirit? How often have we rejected our life’s calling? How often have we betrayed the love of others? How often have we hurt others for personal gains? How often have we dreamed of evil things? How often have we failed as Christians? Yet, the Lord gran...

I will answer God’s calling and carry the banner of Christ to the far corners of the world. I will work to unite the Body of Christ so that Christians can confront the days of tribulation together. As the world is shaken of power of God, I will stand with my Christian brothers and sisters to bear witness to the spiritual troubles of man.   By the Holy Spirit, I will call out to the fearful. By the Holy Spirit, I will call out to the confused. By the Holy Spirit, I will call out to the disillusioned. By the Holy Spirit, I will call out to the hurt. By the Holy Spirit, I will call out to the heart broken. By the Holy Spirit, I will call out to the helpless. By the Holy Spirit, I will lead the repentant and carry the weak into the arms of my Lord.   I will pray for my faith to show the fearful how to cherish life and accept death in the time and manner of my Lord’s choice. I will pray for my faith to show the confused the truth of Christ’s teachings. I will pray for my faith to...

We are taught that all Christians will be persecuted. If we do not feel persecuted, then we should first ask whether we have been beaten down so much by the world that we no longer feel pain. If not, then we should ask whether the persecution has been delayed by our Lord. Finally, we should ask whether we are true Christians. The divisions within the Body of Christ caused by worldly forces and the weaknesses of Christians persecute all Christians. The days of wars between Christians are over, but the days of silent denial between one church and another church continues. In fact, wars actually imply that Christians cared about the unity of the Body.  How painful it is to realize that another Christian in another denomination is too removed to care and too distant to love. I feel the burden of Christian disunity on my spirit every day. I feel the coming darkness because Christians are not united enough to stand. I feel the days when many Christians will weaken in front of the Beast...