2020 Apr 03 Proverbs 10, Psalm 119 Review 8, weekly CTC
Joshua M. Campbell-Elanemy • April 3, 2020
2020 Apr 03 Proverbs 10, Psalm 119 Review 8, weekly CTC
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Let's conclude Proverbs 10 with verses 28-32, then consider Review 8 of Psalm 119, covering the entire last half of the psalm, stanzas 12-22. I should leave it up for the weekend as well, so why not just consider stanzas 12-17 or so today, and leave the rest for then? It will all be there, though, in case you wish to continue! Let's still include the weekly CTC Corner, for reference if nothing else.
Let's conclude Proverbs 10 with verses 28-32, then consider Review 8 of Psalm 119, covering the entire last half of the psalm, stanzas 12-22. I should leave it up for the weekend as well, so why not just consider stanzas 12-17 or so today, and leave the rest for then? It will all be there, though, in case you wish to continue! Let's still include the weekly CTC Corner, for reference if nothing else.
“28 The expectation of the righteous brings joy, But the hope of the wicked will perish. 29 The way of Jehovah is a stronghold for the blameless one, But it means ruin for evildoers. 30 The righteous one will never be made to fall, But the wicked will no longer inhabit the earth. 31 The mouth of the righteous one produces wisdom, But the perverse tongue will be cut off. 32 The lips of the righteous one know what is pleasing, But the mouth of the wicked is perverse.”
Prove 10:28 Part of the Bible definition of faith is “the assured expectation of the things hoped for.” (Hebre 11:1). Just having confidence in the coming fulfillment of God’s promises, near or far, can bring joy to our hearts. It was “for the joy that was set before him that [Jesus] endured” impalement. (Hebre 12:2). And “the joy of Jehovah is your stronghold.” (Nehem 8:10). It is the faith of “the righteous” that brings joy, so we must be determined to hold to God’s standards, exercising faith in the ransom as needed, for forgiveness, but keeping God’s way wherever possible to achieve a righteous standing before our great God. The long-awaited hopes of evil ones must disappear, that righteous ones may rejoice for an eternity of happiness before God. May those with wrong hopes repent of their error, and find mercy from a loving God.
"29 The way of Jehovah is a stronghold for
the blameless one, But it means ruin for evildoers."
Prove 10:29 God’s way is the way of eternal life, and the way leading to true success and happiness. Learning to really do things His way helps us avoid many problems and troubles in life, steering clear of such things. Evildoers, however, are not rewarded or blessed by Jehovah in their activity, and it leads to their downfall, just as “pride is before a crash, and a haughty spirit before stumbling.” (Prove 16:18).
"30 The righteous one
will never be made to fall, But the wicked will no longer inhabit the earth."
Prove 10:30 This refers to a long-term fall, or disastrous crash, which the righteous will avoid with God’s blessing and loving guidance and direction. Avoiding this is contrasted with the end of the wicked, notice that it is, not heaven, but "the earth" that they will no longer inhabit. Yes, for most of mankind, their home planet will be a Paradise earth, to be able to explore and enjoy, having potentially Billions of friends, into eternity, as we've considered God's purpose really to be Universal in scope. Let’s look forward to making Earth the gem God intended it to be from the beginning, and then see what surprises may lie ahead for the future of mankind.
"31 The
mouth of the righteous one produces wisdom, But the perverse tongue will be cut
off. 32 The lips of the righteous one know what is pleasing, But the mouth
of the wicked is perverse.”
Prove 10:31-32 “18 Thoughtless speech is like the stabs of a sword, But the tongue of the wise is a healing.” (Prove 12:18). May we treasure godly wisdom and love to build up others with positive, encouraging speech. Notice it is not just the "ears" of righteous ones that "know what is pleasing," but it is also their "lips." In other words, such a person is typically thoughtful, careful in his or her speech, to usually speak in a pleasing manner. Of course, this may come easy when treated well by others, but more challenging if wronged or harmed in some way by another. We might then apply the thoughts of Proverbs 15:1-4, which says "A mild answer turns away rage,But a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise makes good use of knowledge, But the mouth of the stupid blurts out foolishness. 3 The eyes of Jehovah are everywhere, Watching both the bad and the good. 4 A calm tongue is a tree of life,But twisted speech causes despair." We must overcome a perverse, corrupt tongue that causes harm, and that will not endure forever.
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PSALM 119 REVIEW 8 STANZAS 12-22
STANZA 12, Verses 89-96 Theme:
GOD'S WORD AND LAW PRESERVE SPIRITUAL AND ETERNAL LIFE.
94 I belong to you; save me, Because I have searched for your orders.
ENDURANCE NOT SIMPLY "SURVIVING." The psalmist was born into a nation dedicated to God. Still, according to the psalmist, searching for God’s orders in order to keep or obey them provided a basis for salvation by Him. Jesus spoke in a similar way. After discussing many of the hardships that may be encountered by his disciples during the “last days,” he said at Matthew 24:13 “But the one who has endured to the end will be saved.” Such endurance is not simply “surviving,” but rather enduring trials faithfully to God, with integrity to Him, in harmony with His law. Just as receiving a license to drive a vehicle does not give us the right to drive any way we wish on the street, so having the ransom of Christ does not give us the right to violate God’s laws haphazardly. We should especially strive to carefully keep God’s orders, and appreciate His reminders in other areas of life, then the ransom sacrifice can cover our occasional misses, usually for more minor mistakes. As we do so, we “draw close to God,” and we may especially ‘belong to Him,’ as we prove to be loyal.
STANZA 13, Verses 97-103 Theme:
KEEP GOD'S WORD.
The highlighted verses address how the psalmist was able to ponder God’s law “all day long,” and what’s involved in pondering God’s reminders:
97 How I do love your law! I ponder over it all day long.
IN PRACTICALLY EVERY SITUATION. The psalmist is clearly motivated to obey God, wanting to please Him by living in accord with His law. Jehovah’s law clearly reflects His own values and standards—loving and keeping it therefore helps us draw close to Him. But how can the psalmist have the time to “ponder over it all day long?” What does he mean by this? Well, he realizes that God’s word gives us advice or principles to apply in practically every situation we meet in life. Thus, “all day long” God’s law can guide us, if we readily seek God’s view and way in every situation. Proverbs 3:5-6 puts it this way: “5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him (“Seek his will in all you do”, NLT), And he will make your paths straight.” Thus, look for God’s view, or way, in every situation you face, remaining humble before Him and others.
99 I have more insight than all my teachers, Because I ponder over your reminders.
ALWAYS GOOD REASON. One aspect of divine wisdom is “insight.” This is empathy at work, to comprehend a given situation. Proverbs 19:11 says this: “11 The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, And it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense.” Such applied empathy enables us to grasp why someone perhaps offended us the way they did, slowing down any anger that we might have begun to experience. The psalmist has developed such keen insight by pondering over God’s “reminders.” When we’re reminded about some order or command from God, are we in the habit of “pondering” the reasons for it, in harmony with God’s love for humanity? Does not Jehovah always have good reason for His laws in keeping with what is true, right, just, and fair for all? (Prove 21:3; Psalm 98:9). May we develop such a habit to ask Why? God instructs us as He does, confident in His overriding love for us in all His good guidance. (1John 4:8).
STANZA 14, verses 105-112 Theme:
GOD CAN PRESERVE US THROUGH TIMES OF PERIL, WHILE HIS REMINDERS BRING JOY.
109 My life is in constant danger, But I have not forgotten your law.
“JEHOVAH KNOWS HOW.” Jehovah, the Creator of mankind and this entire universe, certainly has tremendous power—has He used it to save His servants out of peril? Look at examples from history—such as God’s display of loyalty and power at the Red Sea, parting the waters for His people to escape! God lovingly ensured the safety of every one of them that He brought out of Egyptian bondage, as they journeyed over the seabed while Egypt’s army unwisely went in pursuit, God fighting against them, for example by removing wheels from their chariots. God’s people all safely reached the other side, before He released the waters to have them destroy the warriors who had witnessed His great power in Egypt. (Exodus 14). Do you see in the account any weaker ones who got left behind, who didn’t make it? Still, they needed to follow God’s instructions, as the psalmist did not forget God’s law. 2Peter 2 says: “9 So, then, Jehovah knows how to rescue people of godly devotion out of trial, but to reserve unrighteous people to be destroyed on the day of judgment.” May all work on cultivating a close relationship with God, as “9 Jehovah is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance.“
111 I take your reminders as my permanent possession, For they are the joy of my heart.
UNDERSTAND THEM MORE FULLY. How we rejoice when we’ve recently been reminded of something that proved helpful to us in an important decision or situation we’ve faced! It is deeply satisfying to know what to do to please Jehovah as we face decisions each day. Growing in godly wisdom helps us to know and not fret over such decisions, and life becomes more and more delightful, handling things successfully. Paying attention to reminders from God, which may come by reading His word personally, attending meetings where God’s word is read or discussed, or by association with those of genuine faith, can help us maintain a healthy routine in life, seeking first both God’s kingdom and His righteousness, or integrity to Him. (Matth 6:33). As the psalmist, may we come to delight in God’s reminders, seeking to understand them more fully to appreciate them deeply, rather than viewing them as mundane. Let them come to be “the joy of [our] heart!”
STANZA 15, verses 113-120 Theme:
REMAIN ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF GOD'S JUDGMENTS.
118 You reject all those who stray from your [instructions], For they are false and deceitful.
PROVEN DIVINELY INSPIRED. Recall that “God is love,” and He is the “God of truth.” (1John 4:8; Psalm 31:5). Therefore, when He sees a need to give us specific instructions, are these not to help us live happily and peaceably in harmony with His good will and purpose? God-fearing ones love and appreciate such thoughtful guidance from our Creator! His instruction is far superior to that of those mistakenly believing that there is no God. To honest and right-hearted ones, having a proper motive, God’s instructions give evidence of it’s divine inspiration, moving them to keep His law. Those straying from such guidance, therefore, are “false and deceitful.” They promote their own ideas above God’s, often deceiving others in seeking their own objectives. May we not be so deceived, but appreciate God’s superior wisdom and give Him the glory He so deserves!
STANZA 16, verses 121-128 Theme:
PROVE A LOYAL SERVANT OF GOD, BY PRACTICING WHAT IS JUST AND RIGHT.
These verses show God looks after the welfare of His loyal servants, who practice what is just and righteous.
121 I have done what is just and righteous. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!
STRIVE FOR BLAMELESS INTEGRITY. The psalmist here pleads for God’s protection on the basis of his adherence to the path of righteousness. Some would imagine that the ransom sacrifice of Christ somehow means we no longer have to practice what is right—What a mistake! Recall Jesus said, early in his Sermon on the Mount, “17 “Do not think I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I came, not to destroy, but to fulfill. 18 Truly I say to you that sooner would heaven and earth pass away than for one smallest letter or one stroke of a letter to pass away from the Law until all things take place. 19 Whoever, therefore, breaks one of these least commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. But whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. 20 For I say to you that if your righteousness does not surpass that of the scribes and the Pharisees, you will by no means enter into the Kingdom of the heavens.” The ransom is primarily to cover our unintentional, occasional misses as we strive for the target of righteousness, or blameless integrity to God. (Romans 3:31; 6:15-17). With full faith in Christ, striving to carefully follow his example of righteousness and keep his commands, we may likewise appeal to God if being oppressed, as the psalmist requests in these two verses.
122 Guarantee the welfare of your servant; May the presumptuous not oppress me.
FAITHFUL ENDURANCE, HOLDING FIRMLY. Going further, the psalmist wants his welfare guaranteed. While God has not promised that we won’t be harmed in some way in this system of things, He can look after our welfare, primarily our spiritual welfare—our well-being, and long-term relationships with God and God-fearing ones. The psalmist has been oppressed by presumptuous ones, at one point having been “greatly afflicted” (v.107). He stated: “92 If I had not been fond of your law, I would have perished in my affliction.” Yet he had things to learn. He said: “71 It is good that I have been afflicted, So that I may learn your [instructions].” And he said: “67 Before I was afflicted, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying.” Perhaps now that he is more familiar with God’s law and holding firmly to it as God’s “servant,” having done “what is just and righteous,” he appeals for greater protection from immodest, law-breaking presumptuous oppressors. Still, he recognizes: “75 I know, O Jehovah, that your judgments are righteous And that you have afflicted me in your faithfulness.” May we place our full trust in God, confident that: “13 No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it.” The goal is faithful endurance to God, holding firmly to His way, accepting what God permits, while hoping for the best possible outcome under the circumstances. Soon, God’s kingdom will usher in greater blessings, and lead us to a world of righteousness and genuine peace earthwide! (Psalm 37:9-11; 2Peter 3:13).
Stanza 17, verses 129-136 Theme:
GOD’S WORDS IMPART UNDERSTANDING, THOSE LOVING GOD’S NAME ARE SHOWN FAVOR.
130 The disclosure of your words brings light, Giving understanding to the [naive].
THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD. As a lamp needs to be lit, and as a light needs to be turned on to function, so God’s words need to be disclosed, shared, or “unfolded” to enlighten others to divine truth. This imparts understanding to those lacking. Jesus told his disciples: “14 “You are the light of the world. A city cannot be hid when located on a mountain. 15 People light a lamp and set it, not under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it shines on all those in the house. 16 Likewise, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your fine works and give glory to your Father who is in the heavens.” Thus, as God’s word is revealed and explained to us and others, we may listen and apply it’s counsel, causing us to be “rich in fine works” as a good example for others in imitation of Christ. (1Timo 6:18).
132 Turn to me and show me favor, In keeping with your judgment toward those loving your name.
RIGHT MOTIVATION. “Loving [God’s] name” is one of the most helpful motivations to learning and applying Bible truth. If we seek to uphold God’s reputation in the way we live, honoring Him and showing others the right way to go, we can unselfishly grow in godly wisdom. We should strive to be pure, seeking God’s honor far above our own (1Cori 10:31). On this basis, the psalmist pleaded for God’s favor.
Stanza 18, verses 137-144 Theme:
IN SPITE OF TEMPORARY ILL TREATMENT BY ADVERSARIES, GOD IS TRUE AND JUST, HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ETERNAL.
These verses remind us of God’s fair judgments and trustworthy law. How is God’s saying thoroughly refined?
137 You are righteous, O Jehovah, And your judgments are fair.
“ALL HIS WAYS ARE JUSTICE” Moses sang, at Deuteronomy 32:3-5, "For I will declare the name of Jehovah. Tell about the greatness of our God! 4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and upright is he. 5 They are the ones who have acted corruptly. They are not his children, the defect is their own.They are a crooked and twisted generation!" May we keep in mind such thoughts when we see the wrongdoing of some, while God appeals to all to keep His ways. Those choosing to ignore God are hurting themselves and others, as they often act contrary to what is in mankind's best interests. God is kind, and not a fault-finder--He is not looking for ways to accuse us. Rather, He loves us, showering mankind with so many gifts, and wants us to be moved by His great love and the proven wisdom of His ways to love and obey Him in return (1John 4:8; 5:3; James 1:17).
140 Your saying is thoroughly refined, And your servant loves it.
WONDERFUL AND RELIABLE WORDS. It is 2Timothy 3:16-17 which says of God's word: "All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving [strong correction], for setting things straight [readjusting], for disciplining in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work." The more we examine God's wonderful and reliable words we find evidence of it's wisdom and divine inspiration. This text is simplified in NIRV, reading: "God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing." The psalmist saw it's thorough truthfulness, and loved it--may we come to have the same appreciation!
Stanza 19, verses 145-152 Theme:
CALL UPON JEHOVAH WITH FAITH, HOPE, AND INTEGRITY
We’re reminded that when we wholeheartedly call upon Jehovah He will hear and answer us. We must do so in faith, seeking integrity, and be persistent in our requests.
145 I call with my whole heart. Answer me, O Jehovah. Your [instructions] I will observe.
TRUE, LIVING FAITH NOT MERE BELIEF. Clearly the psalmist loved receiving answers from Jehovah regarding his pleas, whole-heartedly calling upon Him. The psalmist makes known through several verses that doing so includes observing God’s instructions, seeking integrity to Him. He is flat out determined to obey God. Thus genuine faith in God is not mere belief, but is accompanied by actions that prove it’s sincerity. James writes: “14 Of what benefit is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but he does not have works? That faith cannot save him, can it? 15 If any brothers or sisters are lacking clothing and enough food for the day, 16 yet one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but you do not give them what they need for their body, of what benefit is it? 17 So, too, faith by itself, without works, is dead.” Thus the good knowledge we take in must be pondered to examine how it should affect us, what actions or obedience it should inspire, thereby reaching our figurative heart.
147 I have been awake before dawn to cry for help, For your words are my hope.
FAITH AND PERSISTENCE FOR SUPPORT. If we face distress or hardship like the psalmist, may we supplicate Jehovah for help as needed. He clearly found strength and comfort from God’s word of promise to him. Waking early gave him a quiet time to prayerfully reflect on God’s words, and remember the hope they have inspired within him. By enduring hardship with integrity, such hope becomes ever stronger in the promises God has made to us. He does promise support, but we must, like the psalmist, put our faith, or deep trust, in Him and His words. We must also be persistent in our requests. Jesus gave illustrations highlighting the need for such persistence. His lesson: “9 So I say to you, keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone asking receives, and everyone seeking finds, and to everyone knocking, it will be opened.” May we likewise seek God’s help, hoping in God’s words of wisdom and promise.
151 You are near, O Jehovah, And all your commandments are truth.
"REALLY FIND HIM" We may rejoice at the nearness of Jehovah—the One we can access by prayer at any time, anywhere. The apostle Paul told the men of Athens, concerning God, “26 And he made out of one man every nation of men to dwell on the entire surface of the earth...27 so that they would seek God, if they might grope for him and really find him, although, in fact, he is not far off from each one of us.” Thus Jehovah is not far away even from those somewhat unfamiliar with His word, the Bible. He cares deeply for all mankind, as Paul continues: “28 For by him we have life and move and exist, even as some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are also his children.’” Also, all of God’s commandments “are truth.” As Psalm 19:8 says, “the commandment of the Lord is pure and bright, enlightening the eyes.” (AMP). Thus keeping God’s commands enable us to serve God fully, living in harmony with divine truth, and helping us avoid spiritual blindness or darkness. We may thus see divine truth more clearly.
"REALLY FIND HIM" We may rejoice at the nearness of Jehovah—the One we can access by prayer at any time, anywhere. The apostle Paul told the men of Athens, concerning God, “26 And he made out of one man every nation of men to dwell on the entire surface of the earth...27 so that they would seek God, if they might grope for him and really find him, although, in fact, he is not far off from each one of us.” Thus Jehovah is not far away even from those somewhat unfamiliar with His word, the Bible. He cares deeply for all mankind, as Paul continues: “28 For by him we have life and move and exist, even as some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are also his children.’” Also, all of God’s commandments “are truth.” As Psalm 19:8 says, “the commandment of the Lord is pure and bright, enlightening the eyes.” (AMP). Thus keeping God’s commands enable us to serve God fully, living in harmony with divine truth, and helping us avoid spiritual blindness or darkness. We may thus see divine truth more clearly.
GOD CAN RESCUE RIGHTEOUS, DISTANT FROM TREACHEROUS WICKED, BUT GREAT IN MERCY.
This group of 8 verses contrasts the righteous from the wicked, those not deviating from God's reminders from those who do not keep God's saying. Yet, God's mercy is great. May we come to love God's orders.
154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
JESUS SAVED FROM REPROACH. Besides seeking to be rescued from wrongdoers, the psalmist also requests that Jehovah defend, or protect him from harm—either physical or spiritual harm or abuse. As mentioned in the preview comment, some wrongdoers are “not afraid to speak abusively of glorious ones.” They may slander without hesitation, either not caring or somewhat aware of the hurtful effects of such speech. Of course, many of those fearing God may see through such lies, distorted truths, or unseemly truths shared to bring one into disrepute. The psalmist’s plea to be “preserved alive” includes, then, not mere physical life, but being alive spiritually, saved with a good reputation, at least among many God-fearing ones. Those who have been so harmed should take heart! Why did God allow Jesus to suffer as a terrible criminal? God kindly restored his name and gave him “the name that is above every other name.” Thus, in the end, God can save or restore the reputation of those putting faith, or complete trust, in Him!
155 Salvation is far away from the wicked, For they have not searched for your [instructions].
GOD’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR SALVATION. Thus, to receive salvation from God, we need to be receiving God’s instructions and earnestly seeking to live by them. We should want to know how we should live in harmony with God’s will, searching for His instructions in pure living before Him. His word provides the guidance we need, and we should aim to be thoroughly familiar with it, over time. The wicked, or practicers of evil, are not interested in such a search, wanting to please only themselves—thus salvation remains “far away” from them, unless they whole-heartedly repent, desiring to turn around from their evil conduct, and find true happiness supporting God’s right and loving ways. Until they do, God is not close to such arrogantly evil ones, as expressed in Psalm 138:6, “ 6 Though Jehovah is high, he takes note of the humble, But the haughty he knows only from a distance.”
156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovah. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
JEHOVAH’S PATIENCE AND MERCY GREAT. Yes, God’s mercy is great, as Isaiah 55:6-7 makes appeal to wayward ones: “6 Search for Jehovah while he may be found. Call to him while he is near. 7 Let the wicked man leave his way And the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovah, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way.” And Psalm 86:5 says of God: “ 5 For you, O Jehovah, are good and ready to forgive; You abound in loyal love for all those who call on you.” May God’s word the Bible not be considered too much or hard to understand for those desiring to do right before Him. Starting with the Ten Commandments of Exodus 20, and the first 10 chapters of Proverbs, written like a letter from a loving father to his son, with encouraging counsel, may all who will, come to appreciate God’s word as a precious gift from God for seeking to do right before Him, to please Him and learn true love for mankind in harmony with God’s justice and loving purpose of a Paradise home planet Earth and a truly peaceful Universe within which to dwell.
STANZA 21, verses 161-168 THEME:
NOTHING CAN STUMBLE THOSE LOVING GOD'S LAW, KEEPING HIS ORDERS AND REMINDERS--THEY OWN ABUNDANT PEACE.
These verses build appreciation for God's law, with reasons to keep it, and some blessings for doing so.
165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love your law; Nothing can make them stumble.
THOSE OWNING ABUNDANT PEACE. Such lovers of God’s word and law find great delight in knowing and serving Jehovah, doing His will. His word and law instruct us in dealing with things that threaten true peace and happiness. Thus, the more we come to know and keep God’s law, the more we’re able to maintain the peace that only God and Christ can give. Much of this peace comes from God’s mighty holy spirit, which we can ask God for, seeking His help to cope with trials. Philippians 4:6-7 says: “6 Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.” Another translation calls God’s peace that which “can never be completely understood.” (NIRV). Thus we must look to God and His Son for true peace. When about to leave his disciples, Jesus, after referring to the holy spirit, says “27 I leave you peace; I give you my peace. I do not give it to you the way that the world gives it. Do not let your hearts be troubled nor let them shrink out of fear.“ (John 14). Now Christ’s commands and instructions primarily make up God’s law that we delight to keep as true Christians. When wronged by others, we do not let it stop us from loving and obeying God. Rather, we “Turn away from what is bad and do what is good; [We] Seek peace and pursue it.“ (Psalm 34:14). May we appreciate the peace-loving counsel of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, for instance, found at Matthew 5-7, and other guidance God has provided to deal with practically any issue that may arise that threatens godly peace, looking forward to the time when all peaceable ones will be united to happily serve God forever! (Matth 5:9).
168 I observe your orders and your reminders, For you are aware of all that I do.
THOSE PLEASING GOD NOT ABANDONED. The psalmist underscores the importance of both God’s orders, or His most serious and urgent commands, as well as His reminders, which assist us in recalling God’s law so as to keep it wholeheartedly and completely. With God’s awareness of what we do, we are moved to please Him in all things, with high regard for Him, desiring never to hurt or fail Him, in godly fear. Jesus said, at John 8:29: “29 And the One who sent me is with me; he did not abandon me to myself, because I always do the things pleasing to him.” And Psalm 18:25 says: “25 With someone loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly.” May we treasure God’s loyal love expressed to us, as we remain loyal to Him, learning and keeping His orders and reminders, truly loving His law!
STANZA 22, Verses 169-176 THEME:
JEHOVAH WORTHY OF PRAISE, GOD OF SALVATION FOR THOSE WILLING TO BE TAUGHT HIS LAW.
The last 8 verses conclude the entire psalm in a stirring way, acknowledging God's desire to help and favor those fondly keeping His law. Requests are made of God, revealing reliance upon Him and appreciation for the personal attention He gives the psalmist, and all such loyal ones. Three of the verses are highlighted here:
172 May my tongue sing about your saying, For all your commandments are righteous.
JEHOVAH’S HOLY MOUNTAIN. The psalmist continues praising God’s word, or His saying, acknowledging the rightness of God’s commandments. He expresses desire to sing about God’s saying. God’s word itself says it is to endure eternally, as expressed at Isaiah 40:8: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” How happy we can be that the Creator of this universe and mankind, the “Judge of all the earth,” has given us reasonable laws and commands in harmony with His way of true love, peace, freedom, and happiness. Just as birdsong is a glory to the mighty works of God, so these works of God are deserving of our admiration and praise. Hills have often been associated with places of worship. Isaiah 2:3 foretells a restoration of true worship in these words: “3 And many peoples will go and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of Jehovah, To the house of the God of Jacob. He will instruct us about his ways, And we will walk in his paths.” For law will go out of Zion, And the word of Jehovah out of Jerusalem.” Rather than the ancient city, God’s word foretold a “New Jerusalem” composed of Christians anointed to rule with Christ in God’s Kingdom, situated upon a figurative “Mount Zion,” representing a holy “mountain” of Jehovah and the governance of true worship of modern times (Revel 21:1-4; 1Peter 2:6; Revel 14:1). May we ever appreciate the revealed will of Jehovah for true Christians, as He reminds us His righteous orders, commands, and instructions for all having faith, or deep trust, in Him and His Son, leading to a happy, eternal life for those forgiven, humbly seeking divine obedience—the way of eternity.
173 May your hand be ready to help me, Because I choose to obey your orders.
“OBEY GOD AS RULER” Titus 3:1 exhorts Christians to be “ready for every good work.” Thus, God Himself is likewise able to help His devoted loyal servants who need His assistance. May we, like the psalmist, choose to obey God’s orders, thus aiming for true loyalty to Jehovah. His orders are vital and/or urgent commands for true Christians to keep. We should consider them essential, even when threatened to abandon them. Under such circumstances, should we not respond as the early Christians, when threatened to stop speaking about Jesus: “29 In answer Peter and the other apostles said: “We must obey God as ruler rather than men. 30 The God of our forefathers raised up Jesus, whom you killed, hanging him on a stake. 31 God exalted this one as Chief Agent and Savior to his right hand, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are witnesses of these matters, and so is the holy spirit, which God has given to those obeying him as ruler.” (Acts 5). Jehovah’s hand was “ready to help” them, so can we not count on the same today?
175 Let me live so that I may praise you; May your judgments be my help.
THE VERY PURPOSE OF LIFE. Might the psalmist here have stumbled upon the very purpose of life—to praise the Creator, the true and living God, the God who “is love”—Jehovah? Who is more worthy of such honor, glory, or praise? While it is not wrong to desire a good name, or reputation, for ourselves, should not more honor and praise go to the One ultimately responsible for “every good gift and perfect present?” (James 1:17). By unselfishly seeking the glory of God in all we do, largely by our obeying Him, we place our trust in Him to safeguard our own name. Who better to look after our own reputation, than the “King of Eternity,” Jehovah God? May we not forget His wonderful works, and His righteous judgments. His evaluations and decisions truly may “help” us, as He makes them in harmony with what is true, right, just, and fair. They provide keen insight into God’s standards and ways, that we may know how to live and act accordingly. His judgments against wrongdoers of the past, for instance, stand “for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have come.” (1Cori 10:11). May we come to hate what God hates, that we may judge rightly ourselves, acting in harmony with the will, or desire, of God. As we do so, we should realize regarding Jehovah: "16 You open your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing." (Psalm 145:16). May we thus live to share in the accomplishing of God's marvelous will on this planet and awaiting the fulfillment of His purpose throughout His universe, to His glory and to the happiness of all His creation, heavenly and earthly, to His and our everlasting delight! (Revel 4:11).
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LET GOD’S WILL “BE DONE, ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN” (NIV)
What is GOD’s purpose for the Earth? Who does it really belong to, and did HE give much care and attention to it while intending to destroy it soon afterward?
BIBLE DIVINELY INSPIRED. We’ve seen over a few weeks time abundant evidence of the divine authorship of the Holy Bible. Just as evidence abounds over the miraculous act of salvation of all Israel through the Red Sea, with Israel having been in slavery in Egypt, and yet by GOD’s mighty hand being led to the land promised to them and to their forefathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Israel). They became the caretakers of GOD’s written word, beginning with Moses, and ending with Jesus’ aged apostle John. Separating the books of psalms, there were thus total 70 books, recorded by some 40 men, over 1,600 years time. Such numbers have significance to GOD, and no human could have choreographed such a design. According to GOD’s own word, HE has not given away the earth to humans, rather possibly “lent" it to us, but rather, as Exodus 19:5 clearly states by GOD, KJV: “for all the earth is mine.” (Compare Psalm 50:7,10-11). Thus, we may peer into GOD’s inspired word to determine HIS loving will and purpose for this lovely planet and the precious people upon it. Let’s use the King James Version for the critical points of our consideration.
A FEW VERSES: Let’s take a few clear statements made in GOD’s word, that enlighten us as to HIS intentions regarding this planet. What of the very opening words of the Bible: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Thus the indication is that the earth was no temporary fly-by-night thrown-together creation of GOD. It has been here from “the beginning!” While GOD’s word speaks of the earth’s “pedestals” and it’s “cornerstone,” this is GOD using figurative speech to describe the work HE did in creating it. Job 26:7, in fact, declares: “He stretches out the northern sky over empty space, suspending the earth upon nothing.” GOD asked Job: “Where were you when I founded the earth? Tell me, if you think you understand. Who set its measurements, in case you know, Or who stretched a measuring line across it? Into what were its pedestals sunk, Or who laid its cornerstone, When the morning stars joyfully cried out together, And all the sons of God began shouting in applause?” (Job 38:4-7). Thus, did GOD create the earth to be destroyed or to be inhabited? Isaiah 45:18, KJV, says this: “For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.” But for how long? Ecclesiastes 1:4 says this, KJV: “One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.”
FIGURATIVE DESTRUCTION. But if that verse is true that the earth is to last “for ever,” then does that mean people must continue to be born and die in a cycle of life and death endlessly? This is life as we know it under the current governmental framework. But is that GOD’s loving will and purpose for humans? There is a happy end to the cycle! But first, what of mention of the “heavens” passing away and it’s elements “melt” and “the earth...burned up” and “all these things...dissolved?” (2Peter 3:10-11). For all of GOD’s word to be true, this must carry a different meaning, a figurative one. We need only look two verses later for hope: “Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.” Is it reasonable that GOD will destroy this entire universe and planet Earth, creating a new physical universe, to make this one scripture come true literally? Or, what of GOD’s use of the term “heavens” in the Bible to refer to government, and the term “earth” to earthly society or it’s seemingly stable political framework? (Isaiah 1:2; Revelation 12:15-17)
A FEW MORE: Revelation 21:1-5, KJV mentions this “new heaven and a new earth” and says “and there was no more sea.” Is this literal—will the oceans be removed from planet Earth, or does Isaiah 57:20-21 show the figurative meaning of the sea, that there will eventually be no more wickedness among earth’s inhabitants? This verse reads: “But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt. There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.” Thus, GOD will step in to arrange HIS own rulership, welcoming mankind into a new society, a peaceful, righteous one, where true happiness may prevail! A few more scriptures reveal such intentions by GOD: Proverbs 2:20-22, KJV says: “That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.” Psalm 37:29, KJV says: “The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.” And Psalm 104:1-2,5, KJV: “Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty. 2 Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:...5 Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.” Also, the verses above in Revelation 21 include this promise in verse 4, in reference to His dwelling with "men" (verse 3), KJV: "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."
RESURRECTION! No consideration of GOD’s lovely purpose for planet Earth would be complete without including His intention to restore those “sleeping in death” back to life. Of course, Greek philosophy has taught many that humans have a “soul” that never dies, and this seems to bring us comfort, thinking our deceased loved ones are merely alive in a better world. But what comfort is that to a parent who has lost a precious child to a drunken driver, or in some similar disaster? Did “fate” cause such a thing at GOD’s instigation? Or rather, did that driver with free will fail to prudently see the danger, and to “love thy neighbor as thyself,” which would move him or her to avoid alcohol abuse or find another way to travel? (Proverbs 22:3; Matthew 22:39, KJV). NO—GOD did not need another angel in heaven by robbing parents of their precious child! (Job 34:10,12). Rather, GOD’s word reveals most of our deceased loved ones are alive in GOD’s memory, but “sleeping in death.” (Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; John 11:11-14) 1Thessalonians 4:13-14, KJV, says: “But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.” More plainly, verse 13 says this in NIV: “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.” Thus, Acts 24:15, KJV reveals: “And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.”
THOSE HEEDING GOD’S WORD SPARED. GOD has proven time and again to be a Savior of HIS faithful people. Throughout Israel’s perilous history, GOD fought to protect them on numerous occasions from their enemies. Of course, this same GOD allowed the faithless people of Israel to suffer at the hands of the Romans in the years leading up to 70 C.E. But those heeding Jesus’ own warning, and fleeing at the appropriate time, were spared such troubles. Thus we see FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, even CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD are vital to our salvation and happiness. (Luke 21:20-22). Rather than believing mere Greek and other human philosophies about God and life, as many people come to trust God and His Word, we are able to grow closer together in unity and peace, understanding and supporting GOD’s true purposes and HIS right ways and laws, as revealed through Jesus. Whereas Jesus was a “son of GOD,” he foretold a “son of man,” born in the line of David, with ruling authority, that would follow in his steps, with GOD’s blessing. (For the Bible’s truth on a few important topics, such as the nature of GOD, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, and the difference between the “spirit” and the “soul”, see the article Finding Truth, elsewhere on this website.)
NOT TO BE THWARTED BY WOULD-BE THIEVES
“YOU ARE WORTHY” Sadly, there have been power-hungry thieves who would try to wrest GOD’s rulership away from HIM and HIS Son, just as Pharaoh believed his gods superior. The issue of GOD’s right to rule mankind, and whose rule is right, is addressed throughout GOD’s Word the Bible. Revelation draws this conclusion, at Revelation 4:11: “11 “You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created.”” May we gratefully support GOD’s rulership, as manifest at HIS appointed time, ever appreciative of HIS giving to us “life and breath and all things.” (Acts 17:25). It is GOD alone who can restore by resurrection the lives of our forefathers—parents, grandparents, etc. and HE “longs” to do so, through His Son. (Job 14:14-15; Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; John 5:28-29). HE is moved to do this by HIS greatest governing trait—TRUE LOYAL LOVE! (1John 4:8,16) Thus anyone competing for GOD’s power, after the example of GOD’s powerful enemy Satan, is threatening the lives of billions of people in the grave—all our ancestors, as well as the true peace and happiness eternally that only GOD can bring. How devastatingly cruel and heartless! However, some may be tricked into such a course by Satan or others.
EARTH’S PURPOSE. The foretold son of man supports the Ultimate rulership of the true GOD, the loving Creator Jehovah. Yet it is this same GOD who helped establish the government of the United States enabling much freedom of mankind in harmony with GOD’s good purpose. The Bible reveals Jehovah to be a GOD of freedom, who will no doubt continue to uphold freedoms such as granted by the founding fathers of this nation. The clear Bible teaching of an earthly resurrection helps establish GOD’s purpose for earth—not merely as a testing ground for heavenly life, but as a place wherein people may reside to love GOD and one another into eternity, under a good, true, right, fair and just, peace-loving government! (Psalm 37:29). Jesus did secure some early Christians, however, for heavenly life. And, as we’ve seen, there is a purpose to the stars. Still, Jesus taught all to pray: “Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.” Articles elsewhere on this website help establish GOD’s clear intentions especially regarding our Earth (see, for one, the article: God’s Kingdom—Our Hope).
LOYAL PATIENCE. As mentioned previously in this segment, Earth may well prove to be our “home” planet, as GOD’s purpose is unmistakably universal! May we be patient, as we fulfill GOD’s pressing purpose for us to clean up this planet and educate others in GOD’s ways for an eternal life of peace and happiness. Then, with GOD’s blessing and approval, we may see what HE has in store for faithful humans. An end to earth’s troubles is to come: Isaiah 25:8 promises: “He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it.”
CONCLUSION:
Thus, GOD’S WILL “ON EARTH” should be fairly clear:
TO WIPE AWAY TEARS OF SORROW, BRINGING ABOUT TRUE PEACE AND HAPPINESS, WHILE ELIMINATING SIN, SICKNESS, AND EVEN DEATH ITSELF, CROWNING OBEDIENT MANKIND WITH ETERNAL LIFE.
TRUE LOYAL LOVE! May we therefore continue to receive of GOD’s instructions from HIS word, the Bible, making application of it’s counsel in our day-to-day life, growing in our relationships with GOD and others, increasing both our peace and happiness. May family heads look after the welfare of their families, not just physically or materially, but spiritually as well—seeing to the everlasting welfare of those they love. And may as many as possible find GOD’s favor and blessing on into HIS righteous new world, based on HIS greatest governing trait—TRUE LOYAL LOVE!
What is GOD’s purpose for the Earth? Who does it really belong to, and did HE give much care and attention to it while intending to destroy it soon afterward?
BIBLE DIVINELY INSPIRED. We’ve seen over a few weeks time abundant evidence of the divine authorship of the Holy Bible. Just as evidence abounds over the miraculous act of salvation of all Israel through the Red Sea, with Israel having been in slavery in Egypt, and yet by GOD’s mighty hand being led to the land promised to them and to their forefathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Israel). They became the caretakers of GOD’s written word, beginning with Moses, and ending with Jesus’ aged apostle John. Separating the books of psalms, there were thus total 70 books, recorded by some 40 men, over 1,600 years time. Such numbers have significance to GOD, and no human could have choreographed such a design. According to GOD’s own word, HE has not given away the earth to humans, rather possibly “lent" it to us, but rather, as Exodus 19:5 clearly states by GOD, KJV: “for all the earth is mine.” (Compare Psalm 50:7,10-11). Thus, we may peer into GOD’s inspired word to determine HIS loving will and purpose for this lovely planet and the precious people upon it. Let’s use the King James Version for the critical points of our consideration.
A FEW VERSES: Let’s take a few clear statements made in GOD’s word, that enlighten us as to HIS intentions regarding this planet. What of the very opening words of the Bible: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Thus the indication is that the earth was no temporary fly-by-night thrown-together creation of GOD. It has been here from “the beginning!” While GOD’s word speaks of the earth’s “pedestals” and it’s “cornerstone,” this is GOD using figurative speech to describe the work HE did in creating it. Job 26:7, in fact, declares: “He stretches out the northern sky over empty space, suspending the earth upon nothing.” GOD asked Job: “Where were you when I founded the earth? Tell me, if you think you understand. Who set its measurements, in case you know, Or who stretched a measuring line across it? Into what were its pedestals sunk, Or who laid its cornerstone, When the morning stars joyfully cried out together, And all the sons of God began shouting in applause?” (Job 38:4-7). Thus, did GOD create the earth to be destroyed or to be inhabited? Isaiah 45:18, KJV, says this: “For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.” But for how long? Ecclesiastes 1:4 says this, KJV: “One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.”
FIGURATIVE DESTRUCTION. But if that verse is true that the earth is to last “for ever,” then does that mean people must continue to be born and die in a cycle of life and death endlessly? This is life as we know it under the current governmental framework. But is that GOD’s loving will and purpose for humans? There is a happy end to the cycle! But first, what of mention of the “heavens” passing away and it’s elements “melt” and “the earth...burned up” and “all these things...dissolved?” (2Peter 3:10-11). For all of GOD’s word to be true, this must carry a different meaning, a figurative one. We need only look two verses later for hope: “Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.” Is it reasonable that GOD will destroy this entire universe and planet Earth, creating a new physical universe, to make this one scripture come true literally? Or, what of GOD’s use of the term “heavens” in the Bible to refer to government, and the term “earth” to earthly society or it’s seemingly stable political framework? (Isaiah 1:2; Revelation 12:15-17)
A FEW MORE: Revelation 21:1-5, KJV mentions this “new heaven and a new earth” and says “and there was no more sea.” Is this literal—will the oceans be removed from planet Earth, or does Isaiah 57:20-21 show the figurative meaning of the sea, that there will eventually be no more wickedness among earth’s inhabitants? This verse reads: “But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt. There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.” Thus, GOD will step in to arrange HIS own rulership, welcoming mankind into a new society, a peaceful, righteous one, where true happiness may prevail! A few more scriptures reveal such intentions by GOD: Proverbs 2:20-22, KJV says: “That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.” Psalm 37:29, KJV says: “The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.” And Psalm 104:1-2,5, KJV: “Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty. 2 Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:...5 Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.” Also, the verses above in Revelation 21 include this promise in verse 4, in reference to His dwelling with "men" (verse 3), KJV: "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."
RESURRECTION! No consideration of GOD’s lovely purpose for planet Earth would be complete without including His intention to restore those “sleeping in death” back to life. Of course, Greek philosophy has taught many that humans have a “soul” that never dies, and this seems to bring us comfort, thinking our deceased loved ones are merely alive in a better world. But what comfort is that to a parent who has lost a precious child to a drunken driver, or in some similar disaster? Did “fate” cause such a thing at GOD’s instigation? Or rather, did that driver with free will fail to prudently see the danger, and to “love thy neighbor as thyself,” which would move him or her to avoid alcohol abuse or find another way to travel? (Proverbs 22:3; Matthew 22:39, KJV). NO—GOD did not need another angel in heaven by robbing parents of their precious child! (Job 34:10,12). Rather, GOD’s word reveals most of our deceased loved ones are alive in GOD’s memory, but “sleeping in death.” (Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; John 11:11-14) 1Thessalonians 4:13-14, KJV, says: “But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.” More plainly, verse 13 says this in NIV: “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.” Thus, Acts 24:15, KJV reveals: “And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.”
THOSE HEEDING GOD’S WORD SPARED. GOD has proven time and again to be a Savior of HIS faithful people. Throughout Israel’s perilous history, GOD fought to protect them on numerous occasions from their enemies. Of course, this same GOD allowed the faithless people of Israel to suffer at the hands of the Romans in the years leading up to 70 C.E. But those heeding Jesus’ own warning, and fleeing at the appropriate time, were spared such troubles. Thus we see FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, even CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD are vital to our salvation and happiness. (Luke 21:20-22). Rather than believing mere Greek and other human philosophies about God and life, as many people come to trust God and His Word, we are able to grow closer together in unity and peace, understanding and supporting GOD’s true purposes and HIS right ways and laws, as revealed through Jesus. Whereas Jesus was a “son of GOD,” he foretold a “son of man,” born in the line of David, with ruling authority, that would follow in his steps, with GOD’s blessing. (For the Bible’s truth on a few important topics, such as the nature of GOD, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, and the difference between the “spirit” and the “soul”, see the article Finding Truth, elsewhere on this website.)
NOT TO BE THWARTED BY WOULD-BE THIEVES
“YOU ARE WORTHY” Sadly, there have been power-hungry thieves who would try to wrest GOD’s rulership away from HIM and HIS Son, just as Pharaoh believed his gods superior. The issue of GOD’s right to rule mankind, and whose rule is right, is addressed throughout GOD’s Word the Bible. Revelation draws this conclusion, at Revelation 4:11: “11 “You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created.”” May we gratefully support GOD’s rulership, as manifest at HIS appointed time, ever appreciative of HIS giving to us “life and breath and all things.” (Acts 17:25). It is GOD alone who can restore by resurrection the lives of our forefathers—parents, grandparents, etc. and HE “longs” to do so, through His Son. (Job 14:14-15; Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; John 5:28-29). HE is moved to do this by HIS greatest governing trait—TRUE LOYAL LOVE! (1John 4:8,16) Thus anyone competing for GOD’s power, after the example of GOD’s powerful enemy Satan, is threatening the lives of billions of people in the grave—all our ancestors, as well as the true peace and happiness eternally that only GOD can bring. How devastatingly cruel and heartless! However, some may be tricked into such a course by Satan or others.
EARTH’S PURPOSE. The foretold son of man supports the Ultimate rulership of the true GOD, the loving Creator Jehovah. Yet it is this same GOD who helped establish the government of the United States enabling much freedom of mankind in harmony with GOD’s good purpose. The Bible reveals Jehovah to be a GOD of freedom, who will no doubt continue to uphold freedoms such as granted by the founding fathers of this nation. The clear Bible teaching of an earthly resurrection helps establish GOD’s purpose for earth—not merely as a testing ground for heavenly life, but as a place wherein people may reside to love GOD and one another into eternity, under a good, true, right, fair and just, peace-loving government! (Psalm 37:29). Jesus did secure some early Christians, however, for heavenly life. And, as we’ve seen, there is a purpose to the stars. Still, Jesus taught all to pray: “Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.” Articles elsewhere on this website help establish GOD’s clear intentions especially regarding our Earth (see, for one, the article: God’s Kingdom—Our Hope).
LOYAL PATIENCE. As mentioned previously in this segment, Earth may well prove to be our “home” planet, as GOD’s purpose is unmistakably universal! May we be patient, as we fulfill GOD’s pressing purpose for us to clean up this planet and educate others in GOD’s ways for an eternal life of peace and happiness. Then, with GOD’s blessing and approval, we may see what HE has in store for faithful humans. An end to earth’s troubles is to come: Isaiah 25:8 promises: “He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it.”
CONCLUSION:
Thus, GOD’S WILL “ON EARTH” should be fairly clear:
TO WIPE AWAY TEARS OF SORROW, BRINGING ABOUT TRUE PEACE AND HAPPINESS, WHILE ELIMINATING SIN, SICKNESS, AND EVEN DEATH ITSELF, CROWNING OBEDIENT MANKIND WITH ETERNAL LIFE.
TRUE LOYAL LOVE! May we therefore continue to receive of GOD’s instructions from HIS word, the Bible, making application of it’s counsel in our day-to-day life, growing in our relationships with GOD and others, increasing both our peace and happiness. May family heads look after the welfare of their families, not just physically or materially, but spiritually as well—seeing to the everlasting welfare of those they love. And may as many as possible find GOD’s favor and blessing on into HIS righteous new world, based on HIS greatest governing trait—TRUE LOYAL LOVE!
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Between Winchester, Virginia, and hopefully, Washington D.C., having confidence that our thankful trust in God will not fail to inspire us to the peace He has purposed via His Kingdom!
Blogpost 2 (4A,B) GL,Ps119; (5) EE; (6) GB; ETH06A1: (4B) Ps119, S19A&B. / 06P1: New post, kept (4A,5), upcoming (4B) Ps119, S19A&B. NOTES: (y.823Clm,910Wed 6:19 am EDT) Hello! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Stanza 19A&B. (y.822Stz,909Tue 6:53 pm EDT) Hello! New blogpost 2. Kept as starter, (4A) Godz Lawl, Respecting Another's Possessions, the (4B) Preview Psalm 119 Stanzas 15-19, upcoming Stanza 19A&B Commentary, and kept (5) Eternal Express, Progressing Toward Unity.
FLS START Blogpost 1 (1) GA&WM (2) PS (3) PR-A. ETH07P2: (1A) GA- Another New Art. / 09A5: Upds, List, Upd, New article, Faith in Divine Warnings. / 08A1: Article work, Notes, etc. / 06A1: (4B) Ps119, S19A&B. / 06P2: Also New Blogpost 2. / 05A1: Notes, new post, Psalm50. / 07P2: New blogpost 1, GA Road to Life, (8B) NV-B, (B-513) True Presidency. NOTES : (y.826Min,913Sat 7:33,37 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added another new article under (1A) Golden Apples, a fourth, entitled: Seeking God's Peaceable Kingdom, Paradise . (y.825Riz,912Fri 7:33,46,48,56; 8:06-07,19; 9:01,06,15,29,46 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Posted the new article under Golden Apples (GA), keeping posted the first two GA related articles, this one: New Article, Faith in Warnings Given Prepared Many for Day of Judgement . Update. List Posting. Updates. Added to conclusion, etc. (y.824Fwn,911Thu 7:40; 8:50 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Looking to post some NewzViewz (NV-A&B) between today and tomorrow, and new blogpost 3. Working on article, going along with the recent Road to Life, that clarifies God's love for all, what happened with Coronavirus, and how God fulfilled prophecy and judges for saving mankind with abundant fatherly mercy (Psalm 103). (y.823Clm,910Wed 6:21 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Apologize for delay, added (4B) Psalm 119 Commentary, Stanza 19A&B on blogpost 2. (y.822Stz,909Tue 6:53,55 pm EDT) Hello! New blogpost 2. Kept as starter, (4A) Godz Lawl, Respecting Another's Possessions, the (4B) Preview Psalm 119 Stanzas 15-19, upcoming Stanza 19A&B Commentary, and kept (5) Eternal Express, Progressing Toward Unity. (y.821Hvn,p908Mon 5:59 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! New blogpost 1, START, Maintained GA post, Seeing and Having Faith in Cramped or Puzzling Road to Life. Also, added Psalm 50, under (2) Psalm Select. Kept also the Win-it Minute/Winit5to9 Podcast Texts as they were. (y.820Wdn,p907Sun 7:46,50 pm EDT) New Blogpost, Month 8, 17th through Month 9. Recent/Current Additions 820 Wdn, 9/07 Sun (1A) Maintain GA post, Seeing and Having Faith in Cramped or Puzzling Road to Life 816 Fan, 9/03 Wed (8B) NewzViewz, (B-513) Seeking True Presidency from 2024 Election .
FLS START Blogpost 1 (1) GA&WM (2) PS (3) PR-A. ETH08P1: Format, (8B) NV-B, (B-513) True Presidency. / Week's Posts, Psal033, List, (PA1) Upd Health and Hydration. NOTES : (y.816Fan,903Wed 6:12,53; 7:11,43 am; 2:10-11; 8:26 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Slight Update to (PA1) Persistent Articles, 1A - Health and Hydration. Previous Week's List of Last Week's Posts below, next coming. Added Psalm 33 to 2A List. Now, Last Week's Posts + This Week also! Added (8B) NewzViewz, (B-513) Seeking True Presidency from 2024 Election. Format. LAST WEEK'S POSTS + THIS WEEK 815/p902 Tue Proverbs A and B, PR-A(5.4-5), and PR-B(12.5) 814/p901 Mon Psalm 119 Stanza 18A-B 813/p831 Sun NewsViews-B, (B-512) De Minimis Agreement and Protections Dissolved? 811/p829 Fri (1A) and (T3) update How The Kingdom of God Relates to the (Proper) U.S. Constitutional Republic 810/p828 Thu (8A) Come to Consensus Corner, past article: Healing that Can Help Quell Aggravated Killings, Solutions Going Forward This is on blogpost 3, and podcasted in 4 parts on Find Life And See Podcast 809/p827 Wed (8A-3) Latest CTC article, Update to W59 podcast, on theme: Issue of Good Government 808/p826 Tue Find Life And See Podcast, as FLS.SG2 w08.550 Seeing and Having Faith in 'Cramped' Road to Life (Golden Apples) 807/p825 Mon (1A) Golden Apples, Seeing and Having Faith in the 'Cramped' or Puzzling Road to Life LAST WEEK'S POSTS 806/P824 Sun Persistent Article, Order of Christian Letters Inspired To Be Included in Written Word of God 805/p823 Sat (2) Psalm Select, Psalm 33 with remarks 804/p822 Fri (8B) NV-B, B-510 on Redistricting Initiatives , Also, B-511 Same topic 803/p821 Thu Ten Commandments switch to this page, also addition to Third, Misusing God's Name 803/p821 Thu Also, B-509, Educational Funding Cuts, Review 802/p820 Wed (8B) (B-508) Look Above for Greater Stability, Peace 801/p819 Tue (T3) How the Kingdom of God Relates to the (Proper) U.S. Constitutional (or Democratic) Republic LAST WEEK'S POSTS 732/p817 Sun (4A) Godz lawl, Respecting Another's Possessions 731/p816 Sat (2) SongzWeekly , two 730/p815 Fri (1B), Complete text, both Winit5to9 Broadcasts w0860-64 Issue of Good Government and w0865-69 Some Current Issues To Be Addressed-How? Also, (3) Proverbs A (5.6) and (7) Proverbs B (12.4) 729/p814 Thu (4B) Psal119 S16 , 728/p813 Wed Persistent Article update, Sum More Orderly Time , Calendar 7/8 misc ideas 727/p812 Tue At page bottom, Calendar 7/8 Conversion Table , discussed in PA, Sum More Orderly Time 726/p811 Mon Newly posted blogpost 2 top, I) Intro to Ten Commandments , updates to other 4 Ten C articles 725/p810 Sun Added to (8B) WGA-B, (B-507) Election Integrity 2024-25 . Also update to article Finding Truth .
Blogpost 2 (4A,B) GL,Ps119; (5) EE; (6) GB; ETH12P1: (4B) Psal119 S18A&B. / 05A1: (4B) Psal119, S17A&B. / 01P1: Upd, Moved, (Top) Campaign 14 Points. / 04P1: (4A) GL, Exo22:10-13. / 06A1: (4B) Ps119 S16A, also B. / 06A2: Top, 10 Commandments. / 09A1: (4B) Update, Ps119 S15A&B. / 09A1: Update to (5) EE article. / 08P1: Update, (5) EE, Unity. / 10A1: (4B) Ps119 Preview S15-19. / 09A1: (4B) Ps119 Review S12-14. / 09P2: Updates, (6) GB article. / Ps119 S14A&B. / Post Months 7-8. NOTES: (y.814Prz,901Mon 12:05 pm EDT) Hello! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Stanza 18A-B. (y.809Rih,p827Wed 5:48,50 am EDT) Hello! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Stanza 17A&B. (y.803Too,p821Thu 9:05; 10:27 am; 1:20 pm EDT) Hello! Brought 2024 Presidential Campaign 14 Points to this page, moving Ten Commandments to blogpost 1 (Start Page), as explained in that post. Moved both. Update. (y.732Fan,p817Sun 4:16 pm EDT) Hello! Added (4A) Godz lawl, Exodus 22:10-13, Respecting Another's Possessions. (y.729Thd,p814Thu 6:09,27 am EDT) Hello! Posting (4B) Psalm 119 Stanza 16A, now also 16B. (y.726Min, p811 6:17,35 am EDT) Hello! Added the I) Introduction to the Ten Commandments, also Updated all 4 of the parts. Formatting (d.715Slv, f731Thu 8:23,48,50; 9:15 am EDT) Hello! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Stanza 15A&B. (Added B). Update. (d.714Prz,f730Wed 9:07 am EDT) Hello! Update to (5) Eternal Express article, under 'Becoming United'. (d.713Thd, f729Tue 7:01; 8:38 pm EDT) Hello! Added (5) Eternal Express, Progressing Toward Unity. Update. (d.712Wnd, f728Mon 10:53 am EDT) Hello! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Preview Stanzas 15-19. (d.709Rih, f725Fri 9:56 am EDT) Hello! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Review Stanzas 12-14. (d.706Psm, f722Tue 9:18-19,23 pm EDT) Hello! Updates, to (6) Golden Bellz article, What Helps Our Nation Endure. (d.705, f721 8:18 pm EDT) Hello! Added Psalm 119 Stanza 14A&B. (25d.704, f720 8:15 pm EDT) Hello! Post Months 7-8, blogpost 2.
2025 5C/8C (7Hul-8Lsg2) Find Life and See (7-9) Proverbs B (8) CTC Corner and WGA-B (9) Godlove Home
Blogpost 3 (7-9) PR-B, CTC, GLH: Shorthand, Educ Note. ETH02P1: (8B) NV-B, (B-513) True Presidency. / 07A2: (7) PR-B, 12:19-23. / 03P1: NV-B, (B-512). / 05P2: Art upd, Format, (8A) CTC Healing article, Top, U.S. article. / 05P4: Upd, (8A-3) CTC Good Govt. / 03P1: (8B) Rev B-511, B-510 new, B-509. / 04P1: (8B) NV-B, B-509. / 08P1: (8B) WGA, B-508. / 07A3: Upds Top/Found. art's, (6). / 10A1: Upd, (7) PR-B(12.4). / 11P3: Update, Correction, (8B) WGA-B, (B-507) Election . / 01P1: (7) PR-B(12.3). / 08A1: (8B) WGA, B-503. / 07P1: (8B) WGA, (B-403/405). / 11A1: (7) PR-B(12.2). / 01P2: (Intro). / 06P1: (7) PR-B(12.1) / 07P1: Post 5C/8C. / The informative material on this page 3 is intended to assist those of age, including youths considered so by those responsible, to grow in wisdom, faith, gratitude, peace, and godlove, becoming satisfied with the life God purposed all to have. Blogposts A&B present the right view to have on such material, with adequate comprehension, good to acquire by ages 9 to 11, making material as on this page more appropriate. NOTES : (y.816Fwn,p903Wed 2:08-09 pm EDT) Hello! Added (8B) NewzViewz, (B-513) Seeking True Presidency from 2024 Election. (y.815Slv,p902Tue 7:03,31 am EDT) Hello! Added (7) Latest Post, Proverbs B chapter 12, verses 19-23. Also List of Posts. (y.813Thd,p831Sun 2:49; 3:21 pm EDT) Hello! Added to NewsViews-B, (B-512) De Minimis Agreement and Protections Dissolved? (y.811Trs,p829Fri 9:25 am; 4:35; 5:05,40 pm EDT) Hello! Added at Top(2/3), 2020+ CTC Foundational/Policy articles, update to How The Kingdom of God Relates to the (Proper) U.S. Constitutional Republic. Also, now under (8A) Come to Consensus Corner, past article: Healing that Should Quell Aggravated Killings, Solutions Going Forward . CTC List format/color. Article update, ending. (y.809Rih,p827Wed 5:12,19,26,37 pm EDT) Hello! Added (8A-3) Latest Come to Consen sus article, Update to W59 podcast, on theme: Issue of Good Government . Color change, latest CTC (blue) . Update. (y.804Wdn,p822Fri 12:45; 2:03; 3:34 pm EDT) Hello! Added (8B) NV-B, B-509 to List, not just Current. ALSO, added (8B) NV-B, B-510 Consider Federal Law to Counter Corrupt State Redistricting Initiatives—Why ‘Corrupt’? ALSO, (8B) NV-B, Revision B-511 Let's Consider Federal Law to Counter Corrupt State Redistricting Initiatives—Why ‘Corrupt’? (y.803Too,p821Thu 4:46,54 pm EDT) Hello! Added (8B) NewzViewz (formerly? Weekly Golden Apples), B-509, Educational Funding Cuts, Review. (y.802Mun,p820Wed 8:46 pm EDT) Hello! Added (8B) Weekly Golden Apples piece, (B-508) Look Above for Greater Stability, Peace. (y.801Son,p819Tue 6:58; 7:27,55,58 am EDT) Hello! Update to Top Foundational articles, (6) How the Kingdom of God Relates to the (Proper) U.S. Constitutional Republic. Updates. (y.730Prz,p815Fri 8:19; 10:07 am EDT) Hello! Added (7) Proverbs B, chapter 12, verses 13-18. Update. (y.725Rih, 810Sun 2:52; 11:09,18,43 pm EDT) Hello! Added (8B) WGA-B, (B-507) Election Integrity 2024-2025. Correction. Update of WGA list. (y.720Wdn, 805Tue 1:16 pm EDT) Hello! Added (7) Proverbs B, chapter 12, verses 8-12, PR-B(12.3). (d.716Fan, 801Fri 8:11 am EDT) Hello! Added (8B) WGA-B, (B-503) new post. (d.713Thd, 729Tue 7:53 pm EDT) Hello! Added (8B) WGA-B, (B-403/405) previous post, before new one(s). (d.712Wnd, 728Mon 11:10-11 am EDT) Hello! Added (7) Proverbs B, chapter 12, verses 4-7. (d.710Mnd, 726Sat 1:23,27 pm EDT) Hello! Updated Intro Foundational articles (0-7), from founding of my Come to Consensus Corner (CTC) article segment, during my campaign for U.S. President 2020. (d.708, f724 6:48,53 pm EDT) Hello! Added (7) Proverbs B Commentary, chapter 12, verses 1-3. Planning soon to post something on (8B) WGA-B, of newsworthy posts. (25d.704, f720 7:44 pm EDT) Hello! Post 5C/8C, blogpost 3.
FLS START Blogpost 1 (1) GA&WM (2) PS (3) PR-A. ETH08P1: Free will, Update, W59 w0865. / 06A2: Notes!+ / 08A1: Format. Posted (4B) Ps119 S13 / 08P4: Updates to PA, 1A Names. / 10A1: Added to 3PA (8-2) More Orderly Time article. / 08A1: Article update. NOTE, it is there: 8DC post, etc. / 08A1: (3) PR-A(5.1). / 07A1: Update, v.91. Update. (4B) Prev Ps119 S12-14, and S12. / Format. Update. Added. Posted to (8B) WGA-B, GA(403), adding to. / (7) Also PR-B(11.6), More Notes, article reminder. 10A1: Completed text of podcast W5a 2024 Election. / Some correction. Updates. Revised Article, What It Means...Posted (1B) W5a w0841 text Ep2 US Election 2024. / 09A1: Posted (3) PR-A(4.6). NOTES : (D.703Too, f719Sat 8:33; 9:11-12 am; 8:46 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! I've added just the Introductory episode of the Broadcast Winit5to9, reference w0865(-69) Some Current Issues To Be Addressed--How? A previous podcast in it's entirety may also be added. Update, par. 1. Also, update to (1A) Golden Apples, Free Will article. (d.702Moo, f718Fri 6:16,20 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! I apologize that I let the podcast this week take time away from posting like I would otherwise do. It is time as well for the new blogposts, moving into the 7th month of the 400-day, extending through the middle of the 8th month with this current format. Thus much will be retained, with the ongoing material continued into the new blogposts. If you wish, please use this time to review anything else you might benefit from, and there still is an additional article or two not on these pages that I plan to post soon to the new. I may post some of the podcast in text format later, perhaps the first episode for those interested in the week's theme and introduction. (d.632Fan, f715Tue 7:55; 8:09 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Stanza 13. Also current podcast on Spotify, etc. is W59 w0865-69 Addressing Some Current Issues--How? May post text of episode 1... (d.629Thd, f712Sat 8:01,03,08,17 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Slight updates to PA, (1A) GA article Names of God and Christ. (d.628Wnd, f711Fri 10:41 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added to PA (8-2) More Orderly Time article, paragraph just before Month 5, starting "NOW" about recommended adjustment to monthnames 2-4. (d.627Trs, 710Thu 6:58-7:01,19,41; 8:24 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! I apologize for the delay, I expect to get back to my punctuality that I was known for, throughout my 2020 election year, for example, and afterward, with God's continued blessing! NOTE : As you may realize, I've continued this blogset based on the 400-day calendar (the true one, astronomically, meteorologically, scientifically, etc.), and hopefully which we will acknowledge here, as many localities and regions here in the United States were doing for much time last year! There was some confusion about the reality of this or the connections to my Come to Consensus article, referring to it as the 8-Day Calendar, having God's blessing on new sets of month- and daynames that carry real meaning into our lives, benefitting us more, and underscoring God's interest and love for us. I'm looking to post a few more articles, some Persistent Articles, which I think will replace the Persistent/Introductory Posts designation. Thus PA's will usually be articles that may benefit more people, or benefit people more, in some way, with God's blessing. The full 8-Day Calendar article, as a CTC article, is one I actually thought was posted already this blog cycle, but I wish to post soon today, although it is available on the last blog 3C/8C. I want to review before posting on 4C/8C, blogpost 3 (the C in 4C/8C). I may change referring to blogpost 3 to blogpost C. I may also update the wording of the Educational Note on blogpost 3/C. Update, but article still coming. Article is there, under PA's (Persistent Articles) on blogpost 3/C, as (8-2). There are still other articles I wish to include in the next few days...I've updated that article, month 1, and more updates are possible. (d.626Mnd, 709Wed 8:45-46 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs A, chapter 5, verses 1-6, PR-A(5.1). (d.625Rih, 708Tue 6:17,38 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Stanza 12-14 Preview, and Stanza 12 Commentary. Update, format, etc. Update, v.91. (d.623Psm, 706Sun 8:08,35; 9:03,08,46,58 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added to (8B) WGA-B, GA(403), adding to. Added. Update. Formatting, clarity on (8B) location. (d.621Hvn, f704Fri 10:58-59 am; 8:18,28,36; 9:05 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well and a happy sorta 4th! I've completed the text of the podcast Winit500 theme of last November, w0840-44 U.S. Election for President, 2024. It is in the list under (1B) the Win-it Minute Series work., podcast available on Spotify, elsewhere. Also, don't forget about the Significantly Revised article, What It Means To Be Righteous or Upright, on the Top Menu above. Let's continue to look to God and Christ above, as we navigate current circumstances--there is much we can accomplish together when we look above and stand for what's true and right, and what the Founders of our Nation stood for, the same, and looking for God's blessing for things to be as they should. Let's not assume that just because someone may want us to believe a lie, that we just need to go along with it--that's not who we are! Americans across our nation voted, elected me President of the United States, for good reason, and I'm the one blessed by God to be so, doing what I can despite our circumstances--recall that Donald Trump acknowledged at one point that he was not the President of the United States, but seems to have managed to sweep that under the carpet somehow. Nevertheless we want the best for all, recognizing God's love for all, but we also want our Nation truly as it Should Be, and as GOD will blessing it to Become! ALSO POSTED (7) Proverbs B Commentary, chapter 11 conclusion, verses 27-31! (d.620Wdn, f703Thu 8:03 am; 9:38,55,58; 10:50 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Posted (1B) Winit500, text of Episode 2, w0841 U.S. Election for President, 2024. W5a w0840- under Win-it Minute Series below. NOW also the REVISED ARTICLE, What It Means To Be Righteous or Upright. Titles. Some correction. (d.619Too, f702Wed 9:59 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Posted (3) Proverbs A, chapter 4, verses 24-27, concluding chapter 4. (d.618Moo, f701Tue 7:08-09,15,31,44,48,58; 8:03 am; 7:17,59 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Got the Podcast Episode 1 Text posted from yesterday, on the W5a w0840-44 U.S. Election for President 2024, listed under the (1B) Win-it Minute Series, explaining how Donald was attempting to defraud the public by claiming victory in the Presidential election, covering the TRUE results of the election by America. Later, however, as addressed in a later podcast, and after still staging an inauguration, he was willing at one point to be honest with the American people and admit that he was "not the President of the United States", as many who voted for me (and Washington, etc.) hopefully are coming to realize. I've also posted the 2025 Claim to Presidency text in the main body of Winit5to9 Posts, with the more recent Harvard and Issue of Government posts to follow sometime. Formatting, text accuracy. Now also, posted (7) Proverbs B, PR-B(11.5) chapter 11, verses 22-26. Formatting. (d.617Son, f630Mon 5:33-34; 8:56,58; 9:53; 10:22,36,48 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! I've moved last year's podcast from after the 2024 November election to the top of my Find Life And See Podcast on Spotify, W5a w0840-44 U.S. Election for President 2024. I have a place for the text of this podcast below, which I intend to begin posting today. NOW please consider carefully (when you are able) the PIP article below, Names of God and Christ, Clarified, for a carefully composed revision! You may also see the Note from yesterday, just below, regarding God's Name. Updates. (d.616Fan, f629Sun 10:16,18,34 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! As I've occasionally referred to, there has been interference by some, trying to corrupt good work or rob me of much of my own work, whether claiming my own website articles or my podcast work, ideas/designs/patents, etc., and especially even my rightful win as President of the United States, after already being the true 46th President of the United States, fully expecting this time to finally make it to the White House, where I can be and do fully what the American people have looked forward and expect me to be and do. Another thing has come to my attention--my work on restoring God's true name. At one point I was clarifying God's name to be JEHOVAHZ, not Jehovalz. Someone with power attempted to take credit for this, and try to cause confusion about JEHOVALZ, which is now understood to be one of the three GODs that make up the Complete JEHOVAHZ. While knowing Him as a GOD of Vows/Valz, altogether He brings things about, especially His will, in many ways, not only by the keeping of Promises. I'll be updating the website accordingly, and the NAMES of God and Christ article, to again reflect this position. I've already updated the recently posted (4B) Psalm 119 Review 4 Stanzas 01-11 to reflect this change. Also now the most recent (3) Proverbs A, PR-A(4.5). Also (7) Proverbs B, PR-B(11.4) Correction.
Blogpost 2 (4A,B) GL,Ps119; (5) EE; (6) GB; ETH08A1: (4B) Ps119 S13. Format. / 07A1 : Update, v.91. Update. (4B) Ps119 Prev 12-14, and S12. / Ps119 Rev4 Correction. Review 4, Ps119 S01-11, all posted. Updates. Ps119 R3. Updates. Added New (6) GB, Helps Nation Endure. Added (4B) Ps119 S11A-B. Added (4B) Ps119 S10A-B; Update. Posted (4B) Ps119, S09A,B; Update. New post 4B/8B. NOTES: (d.632Fan, f715Tue 7:50; 8:09 am EDT) Hello! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Stanza 13. Formatting. (d.625Rih, f708Tue 6:14,18,37,43 am EDT) Hello! Posted (4B) Psalm 119 Preview Stanzas 12-14, and Stanza 12 commentary. Update, format, etc. Update, v.91. (d.616Fan, f629Sun 9:58 pm EDT) Hello! Updated (4B) Psalm 119 Review 4 S01-11 with God's name correction, JEHOVAHZ, more explanation Blogpost 1. (d.614Prz, f627Fri 9:07,12; 11:08 am; 12:01 EDT) Hello! Posted (4B) Psalm 119 Review 4 Stanzas 01-11, thus far through Stanza 4. Portions 1-3 Posted both places, complete. (25d.607Psd,f620Fri 6:00,15,22,38 am EDT) Hello! Posted (4B) Psalm 119 Review 3, Stanzas 9 through 11. Formatting. Updates. (25d.602Moo, f615Sun 9:18,29; 10 am EDT) Hello! Added New (6) GOLDEN BELLZ, What Helps Our Nation Endure. Updates. (25d.533Lun, f613Fri 2:13 pm EDT) Hello! Added (4B) Psalm 119, Stanza 11A-B, all 8 verses! (25d.530Prz,f610Tue 9:24 am EDT) Hello! Added (4B) Psalm 119, Stanza 10A-B, all 8 verses! Formatting. (25d.518Moo,f529Thu 8:55; 9:41 am EDT) Hello! Added (4B) Psalm 119, Stanza 9A,B, all 8 verses! Update. (25d.517Son,f528Wed 10:33 am EDT) Hello! Update. (25d.516Fan,f527Tue 11:59 pm EDT) New post 4B/8B.
Blogpost 3 (7-9) PR-B, CTC, GLH: Shorthand, Educ Note. ETH10A1: Added to PA (8-2) Time. / 08A1: article. Update to Educ Note. / 09A5 : Format. Update. Added. Posted to (8B) WGA-B. Posted (7) PR-B(11.6)! / Posted (7) PR-B(11.5). / 10P1: Update (7) PR-B(11.4) latest, God's name Correction. / The informative material on this page 3 is intended to assist those of age, including youths considered so by those responsible, to grow in wisdom, faith, gratitude, peace, and godlove, becoming satisfied with the life God purposed all to have. Blogposts A&B present the right view to have on such material, with adequate comprehension, good to acquire by ages 9 to 11. NOTES: (d.628Wnd, f711Fri 10:40 am EDT) Hello! Added to PA (8-2) More Orderly Time article, paragraph just before Month 5, starting "NOW" about recommended adjustment to monthnames 2-4. (d.627Trs, f710Thu 7:17; 8:23 am EDT) Hello! Updated the Education Note above, with additional statement. An update, month 1. (d.623Psm, f706Sun 8:05,34; 9:01,07,09,44,56 am EDT) Hello! Posted to (8B) WGA-B, GA(403), adding to. Added. Update. Formatting (d.621Hvn, f704Fri 9:03 pm EDT) Hello! Posted (7) concluding of Proverbs 11, verses 27-31! (d.618Moo, f701Tue 7:15,58; 9:05 pm EDT) Hello! Posted another (7) Proverbs B, PR-B(11.5) chapter 11, verses 22-26. Formatting, more. (25d.616Fan, f629Sun 10:33 pm EDT) Hello! Updated (7) Proverbs B, PR-B(11.4) latest with God's name correction, JEHOVAHZ, see START page for explanation. (25d.613Thd, f626Thu 8:46 am EDT) Hello! Added (7) Proverbs B Commentary, chapter 11, verses 16-21, PR-B(11.4). (25d.607Psd, f620Fri 7:41 am EDT) Hello! Updated (8A-2) CTC, What About Smoking? Par.2.
FLS START Blogpost 1 (1) GA&WM (2) PS (3) PR-A. EPH06P1: Updates. Notes, many articles added. PIPs, PS 1,15. Notes, upcoming PIPs, Psalm Selects. Update,note, posts on bp 2. Adjustment, Update to notes, Also, 1A posts, Posts of 1B-1, 1B-3. Updates. Also, 2.1 Psalm 19. (1A-3) On num 8, soon Psalm 19. +More Notes! Update. Notes, plans. Also (3) PR-A(3.6). Added another (1A) WGA-A, A-307 Greece, after A-306 Penny. Update. Added to (1A) WGA-A, post (A-306) Penny?; Update. Notes, Intro/PP Loyal Love. Added PR-A(3.5); More! update; Initial articles. Notes, Formatting NOTES: (25d.515 Slv, f526 Mon 1:56, 9:41; 10:23 am; 3:41; 6:29 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Updating, I've added posts on blogpost 2, finishing the Ten Commandments and adding a Persistent post of 4B, Psalm 119 Intro of Stanzas 1-4. Also, let me clarify that there are places on the 3 blogposts that are meant to be filled as the half quarter (month and a half) proceeds, and the 3A-C blogposts have not been up all that long. So the move to 4A-C up through month 6 will allow more posts as on the site previously, before the new format. Soon adding two Psalm Selects to the Persistent/Introductory Posts on this blogpage. Posted,both Psalms 1 and 15. Now, added posts to pages 2 and 3. This includes 4A Godz Lawl posts in PIP, Persistent/Introductory Posts, and another Godz Lawl post in segment 4A, on the Golden Rule, also in (5) Eternal Express, on Protecting Peace from Ephesians 4-5, and (6) Golden Bellz, on the Salvtuday dayname recommendation from Saltuday. Also, added the 7) article under the CTC Foundational list, actually the original 5th article, Realities of God's Government and Beneficial Standards, and then to (9) Godlove Home, I added the article Aim to Develop True Loyal Love. Misc. updates. 25d.514Prz,f525Sun 8:53 am; 1:15,29,56; 6:29 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Posted 1B-1 so far the Conclusion of the podcast Proper View of God and Life Rewarding, the episode 5 w0834 having become a theme for my campaign, entitled 'Restore Good - Move Forward'. Also, posted this year's entire podcast, the carryover as Winit5to9, w0850-0854, with the theme: 2025 Claim to Presidency. This is under segment (1B) as 1B-3. Also, yesterday's 13th of Month 5 was Thunderday, a day when you more often will hear thunder as from God, realizing He can lend forth His mighty voice to things taking place, as a God of true justice, reminding us of His power, truth, and love. Still there have been interferences, etc.--NOT all storms are from God. Today's 8-Day Calendar day is the second week's Friday, the first week of two being Starzday, for movie-going, etc, with the second being Prayerzday, which begins a four-day or five-day weekend, a day which could also be used for entering court pleas, etc. Prayers of course help all to maintain closeness to God and His Son, and provisions for life. Also, 1A posts, WGA-A, previous. The reference is 1A-2 Previous GA(1A-102-217) on Presidency, Economy, Tariffs, Govt Cuts, etc. This post is originally from the 2025 2/8 START page (blogpost 1), where it (in 2 posts) may still be found. Correction made to most of those individual posts for this page to match the original reference number format, for technical purposes; I will make that change if appropriate on the next blogpost 4A/8A, planning to carry it over. 25d.513Thd,f524Sat 5:31; 6:20-21,39-40; 7:05 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Posted 1A-3 Golden Apples Post, GA(008) On the Number Eight (8). Included as a Latest GA post. Also soon to come, a Psalm 19 rendition. Posted, as latest and Psalms Post 1, numbered 2.1. Updates Psalm 19, note. 25d.512Wnd,f523Fri 9:18-23; 10:15 am; 9:50-53,55,59; 10:27,33,37; 11;11:08-09,59 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! I've added another post to (1A) WGA-A, after the A-306 from last night, on the Penny news. This one, A-307, is regarding an important lesson from ancient Greece. Again, these are on this blogpost 1 below, under segment 1A (Weekly) Golden Apples. Also now another (3) Proverbs A, PR-A(3.6), chapter 3, verses 31-35, concluding chapter 3. NOTE : Now letting you know I'm planning to fill-in the missing pieces on the 3 blogposts, but possibly just on the new 4A-C/8A-C posts which normally begin from the middle of month 5 through month 6. Most of the work done on 3A-C/8A-C will be carried over into the 4's. Along with adding WGA-A/B posts, planning especially the next 2 days if possible. I could however finish the essentials on the 3A-C's in time for Memorial Day, then carry over most into the 4's to post a day or two later. The reason this may be better is that we, as the United States, should not be ignoring the 8-Day Calendar, which half the world is already on, as a step forward in life, toward a greater world of peace, with God's blessing. After all, it originated here, in the U.S. with God's blessing on me, so why should we consider being the last to begin using it, unless we're helping others to get on it before us, like people getting into lifeboats before the captain of a ship that's slowly sinking, but such an illustration is NOT to apply to us, or in this situation, except for our captains having such genuine concern for those under their care! God's spirit is still with us to straighten things out, and to have a leading role in bringing blessings from God to other countries, even as "one nation under God". Perhaps we may begin thinking in terms of the 8-Day, I could reference the days in an article/post to remind of the purpose of the day, which I believe God is blessing for it's particular purpose that day, whether it's to strengthen our bodies with the right kind of salt intake, or acknowledging that the day might be more windy like today really was here on this Windyday the 12th of the 5th month Agreehelp (Agr). But I realize it would help for me to get where I should, and the true election results regarding the U.S. President to be acknowledged, which was or is not simple due to the AI media control that Donald had over DC, VA, and MD for the last 4-5 years or more, with at least TV, radio, and internet in the region, beginning likely with smaller measures aimed to lessen opposition to his reputation or ideas. Not everyone knew that I was on the ballot in 48 states last November, with much backing across the nation. 25d.511Tro,f522Thu 6:04,07-08,21; 7:11 am; 11:18,53 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added an Introductory/Persistent Post, Aim to Develop True Loyal Love. More work, including WGA-A/B posts today...Initially prayers that food can continue to get into Palestine, where some 11,000 lives of children and adults are currently being threatened daily, and that love and diplomacy, or mindful and peaceable discussion, be the way, rather than more war or violence. Also, other matters of course need attention. Let love and truth prevail again, as it may rest in our hearts and minds. Added to WGA-A the post (A-306), Last Run of the Penny (As We Know It)? Update. 25d.510Mnd,p521Wed 9:08-09 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs A, chapter 3, verses 27-30. 25d.509Rih,p520Tue 6:41,50 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added some GA posts. More coming on all 3 blogposts, and WGA! If you noticed, the post on Former U.S. Initiatives on Coal is on the blogpost 3, (8B) WGA-B on post 2C/8C, numbered (1-217). 25d.508,p519Mon 9:06-08 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Prepared this, posted some articles, etc. to begin.
Blogpost 2 (4A,B) GL,Ps119; (5) EE; (6) GB; EPH06P1: Updates. (5) EE, Protecting Peace, etc. (6) GB article. 4A PIPs, 4A current post, 4B Post of Ps119 ; Also 8-10! Now Nums 6-7, Added Num 5 to Ten Comm's; Posted (4B) Ps119 Review 2 Part 2!, Notes, Posted (8B) WGA-B, B-304 post! Also added (7) PR-B(11.1). Notes, (4B) Ps119 Review 2 S05-08 Part 1. Update. 4th of Ten, Notes; Update to the Ten 1-3, spec. #1; Update. Commands 1-3 of Ten. Notes, update; Update. Notes, etc. NOTES: (25d.515 Slv, p526 Mon 1:53 am; 12:11; 2:05,23; 6:53 pm EDT) Hello! Added also a Persistent Post, (4B) Psalm 119 Intro, Stanzas 01-04. Also, posted (4A) Persistent/Introductory Posts, and (4A) current post on Golden rule as basis for Godz Lawl. Now also, (6) GB, Golden Bellz, article Saltuday recommending Salvtuday, see why! Now added (5) Protecting Peace, Purity, Rejecting Badness from Ephes. 4-5. Updates. (25d.514 Prz, p525 Sun 9:50,53; 10:46; 11:43,46 pm EDT) Hello! Added Commandment 5, Honor Father, Mother. Distinguished commandments 4-5 from 6-7. Still going! Now added Numbers 6-7 of The Ten Commandments. Now also Commandments 8-10! (25d.505 Hvn, f516 Fri 7:03,05,24,29,34,37; 8:11; 9:27 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Posted work from last evening (8B) WGA-B, B-304 post theme: Drive for Clean Energy Can Continue! on blogpost #3. Hoping to be writing again from the real START page, blogpost #1, soon! I'd like to also say, Let's thank God for blessing what we all can do regarding His will, for genuine peace--let's stand for what's true, with God's guidance and love! Some have been seeking their own glory rather than God's, and hurting others in the process, against God's will; May they humble themselves and be honest. We need divine wisdom and God's blessing on all we do! If time, planning to post (4B) Psalm 119 Part 2 of Review within the hour, Stanzas 7-8. Posted! Format update. (25d.504 Wdn, f515 Thu 9:41,50; 10:15-16,23-24,46 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! I've posted Part 1 of the (4) Psalm 119 Stanzas 5-8 Review (Stanzas 5-6), with two good stanza/themes. More of something to come...Posted as LATEST Psalm 119, and format updates. Also now, added (7) PR-B(11.1), Proverbs B, chapter 11 verses 1-5 on blogpost 3. Format change. (25d.502 Moo, f513 Tue 9:38,40-41 am; 9:55,58; 10:03-05,10-11; 11:01 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well, again from the Blogpost #2, not the normal messaging/notes post of the START page, blogpost 1. So much to be considering, knowing where I should be and still aiming to be, but also wanting to, within limits, address things this way, to share, offer insight, etc. Plan to make some progress on these posts today, while giving attention to the important things of our nation, etc. Several things came up, but I did review Commandment #4 of the Ten, which I've posted by itself, without numbers 5-7 yet. Looking for getting up the START page and/or more Golden Apples pieces and WGA posts on what's taking place, whether WGA-B or WGA-A (blogpost 1). Formatting update. Update, further. (25d.501 Son, f512 Mon 11:53 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Updated the Commandments 1-3 of the Ten, specifically #1. (25d.434Lun,f511Sun 10:27,38 am; 4:53; 5:41 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Again this is blogpost 2, not the normal start page, but more notesy for now until it's up! I've updated the Ps119, S08 post(s). Also, this ending of the 4th month of the 8-Day Calendar is the Hymneth long weekend, the days to include the 34th actually get switched up, so that the 30th is (Prz) Prayerzday, 31st (Hym) Hymneth, 32nd (Slt) Saltuday, 33rd (Fan) Fanday, and 34th (Lun) Lunaday. Again, the normal progression in a 33-day month is 30th Prz, 31st Slt, 32nd Fan, 33rd Lun. Now the first 3 of the Ten Commandments has been posted, looking to review before posting remainder. Update. (25d.433Fan,f510Sat 8:01; 9:01,44-45 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well again, on this page! Format basically complete for this Blogpost 2, with the Psalm 119 Stanza 8 A and B parts posted as latest segment 4B post and in the 4B list! The Memorial that many anointed ones haven't yet commemorated this year could take place this Monday evening/night (7-Day Cal.) one month following the normal one, after the example of Hezekiah's delayed Passover. Unleavened bread and red wine are symbolic of pure, genuine instruction and the ransom provision, with faith and associated joy of heart that comes with the aim of wisely keeping divine standards. Jehoshua/Jesus said 'until I drink it new with you..." Meetings that discuss the significance of this occasion and provide for both of these provisions figuratively are one way that the Passover statute in God's law that for Christians became the Memorial commemoration ('Christ our Passover lamb has been sacrificed') can continue to be appreciated and recognized.