If we have to pay for loyalty, can it really have much value? Is a friendship bought more valuable than one earned?
A true man will follow the message of a man that will make him manly. As believers, we should hope for divine connections. Trust is never violated when divinely connected. The hand of God is upon those HE brings together. God can give us power to disregard probabilities and enter into places that we could not, on our own.
The world today is not the world of yesterday. The social, confrontational, and political movements of the past, seek to use symbols, code words, and ideologies to push yesterday’s agenda. For centuries, flags have been a symbol of national pride. Colors of flags are also symbols that represent allegiance to a specific cause or association.
Acts of genocide conducted against particular ethnic, racial, and/or religious groups is bidding to reemerge throughout the world. In the past, far-reaching ideologies were used on entire societies to systematically alter the minds and hearts of nations. The effects were very destructive for the world at large. There were salutes and code words used to identify those loyal to the cause. If you were identified as a follower of such an extreme set of beliefs, meant that your allegiance had been bought in some form or fashion. Once paid to follow, you would be expected to publicly show allegiance by either a salute, practice of worship, or both. Even showing devotion to symbols or idols that represent the origin.
In a show of force, fires blaze as demonstrations to create drama. Propaganda campaigns spread stereotypes of an alleged human enemy. This sets in motion a critical perspective throughout society. The buyer merely has to point in the direction of whom they want condemned and their paid followers attack. The most prosperous people exhibit complete ignorance when under such a spell.
What will be their inheritance, should they succeed in destroying the world? Will there be a last will and testament to determine what they will receive? Can they grow and expand what they have been given?
Heirs to the Kingdom of God will not have to worry about starting a kingdom that is already built. They will receive an inheritance for their work on earth to grow and expand the Kingdom of God. For their allegiance have already been paid for in full with the life of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Follow the one who paid with HIS life. HE paid the price, so we don’t have to pay with our lives.
John 13:15
New International Version
15 “I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.”
John 13:15
King James Version
15 “For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.”
John 13:15
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
15 “For I gave you an example, in order that you also should be doing just as I did for you.”
Ephesians 6:10
New International Version
The Armor of God
10 “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.”
Ephesians 6:10
King James Version
10” Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.”
Ephesians 6:10
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Finally, Put On The Full Armor of God So You Can Stand Against The Spiritual Forces of Evil
10 “Finally, become-strong in the Lord and in the might of His strength.”
Deuteronomy 11:18
New International Version
18 “Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads.”
Deuteronomy 11:18
King James Version
18 “Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes.”
Deuteronomy 11:18
Living Bible
18 “So keep these commandments carefully in mind. Tie them to your hand to remind you to obey them, and tie them to your forehead between your eyes!”