1. Understanding GOD as Higher Power, a properly translated Bible revealing the good of His spirit and influence, and His good promises for a bright future. Knowing God (and His Son) as more correctly, Jehoval(z), God's word revealing divine wisdom, re-known for promoting real peace, and ruling to accomplish good earth-wide.

2. Great care should be exercised that elections for office within the United States, and especially for the Higher Offices Nationally, take place according to the United States Constitution and as the public rightly expects as a democratic process of choosing truly wise (and not just knowledgable) public servants not hindered or manipulated, but carried out freely and by law(l).

3. Also, public education, with reasonable laws also permitting private education, is to aid the proper and natural growth of each youth (or to refresh and restore older ones), and to provide extra help in cases where essential learning skills are not being acquired, as in basic math and logic, reading and writing, fair retention/memory function and grasp of higher authority and laws, with capacity for eventual good community involvement and social responsibility.

4. As regards government itself, encouraging high regard for truly sacred and inspired documents (including the U.S. Constitution) blessed by God for the establishment and maintaining of the democratic republic understood by the Founders to be the way, despite necessary watchfulness and challenges, to properly care for the needs of citizens and others; they highly regarded universal law and divinely blessed law. Localities and States themselves are helped to unite by proper, but not excessive, laws, oversight, and assistance from a properly administered and balanced Federal government, limited in size and scope, and thereby also in tax burden upon citizens. In this, God's authority should also be respected and appreciated. Thus matters of national health, security, and well-being must be regularly monitored, and attention given to foreign relations and crises.

5. Public Safety must be a high aim, safe public transportation, Good police investigation, protection and gun control as regards a disciplined military and strict regulation on carry license, with education on resolving conflicts without violence. Also, good affordable medical care is also vital as needed.

6. Equality. LGTQ Rights, Respect as Individuals and God-given help from being caught in-between genders, etc. and suffering associated real emotional distress and related problems. {Shortening to LGTQ helps ensure Bisexual is not viewed as a normal behavioral category but rather an abnormality, with still a single real sex or gender of the person. Other unusual conditions can appropriately fall into the Queer category.}

6. Equality. LGTQ Rights, Respect as Individuals and God-given help from being caught in-between genders, etc. and suffering associated real emotional distress and related problems. {Shortening to LGTQ helps ensure Bisexual is not viewed as a normal behavioral category but rather an abnormality, with still a single real sex or gender of the person. Other unusual conditions can appropriately fall into the Queer category.}

7. Economy. Address instabilities, encourage good business models that contribute to market stabilization and good business ethic; Rather than repeatedly taxing our own planet, which has been shown to silently contribute to cycles of economic growth and then severe decline or disparity, instead promote understanding of the right kind of taxes to diminish inflation and other threats to the economy, thus averting excess property/real estate taxes, but not avoiding restaurant meal taxes (unembellished) or personal property taxes, such as on more expensive cars, which may gradually ensue, helping replace the annual excess property taxes. Of course, let's see that states have the means to oversee stable housing and new builds in the market as needed. The importance of adhering to a budget should not be diminished, but appropriate modifications should be permitted under changing or changed circumstances, perhaps quarterly. If debt is seen as necessary, the matter should be continually addressed to seek and find ways by God to overcome it properly. Also, another measure of the divinely-inspired law(l) that can apply literally does strongly promote economic stability long-term--the 50-year provision of Jubilee, land returning to owners, worthy of serious attention, for the 250th birthday of the United States.

8. On climate change, or the environment, practices which are threatening a healthy and stable environment should be replaced with viable and advantageous alternatives, blessed by God, to promote the right and happy life we can live, preferring to prevent many problems and excessive work in cleanup, etc. by effective recycling and garbage handling, improved and economically viable energy sources, better products, and so on. By reducing threats of earthquakes and other anomalies, and with newly available clean energy sources such as TruGas that are nearly as economically viable to the United States as more polluting ones, greater public health can be obtained and maintained. On the Moral climate, God-blessed family-friendly entertainment and education should be the Gold standard, seeking good public health, alertness, and happiness on all levels.

9. On Foreign Policy and Immigration. Many envision the Statue of Liberty, recalling that so many ancestors arrived in New York, immigrating to this New World, looking for a freedom that was only possible with God's power and blessing. Whereas there is much land that remains to be occupied, a balance must be struck, preserving life also for our children and children's children. Proper ways and laws for immigrating must be established and maintained, and differentiated from those seeking temporary refuge or shelter from apolitical violence abroad. At the same time, the United States has the power to help other countries establish peaceable governments in cooperation, so that many no longer see a need to immigrate here. Also, maintaining good foreign relations and being aware of foreign crises to judiciously help, are also important. Look for the peace of God through Christ.

10. Promotion of the United States and the U.N. as an International Peacekeeping Force, returning as a United States entity encouraging diplomacy, scholarship, and cooperation to prevent or resolve violence in conflict. The United States breathed life into this institution beginning with Woodrow Wilson at first called the League of Nations, until events of WWII transpired, then re-emerging as the United Nations, and for beneficial purpose, to overcome the roots and ravages of war. Recommending the U.S. re-integrate at an appropriate time, becoming the United States International Peacekeeping Organization, or USIPO. Also, other international emergencies and situations may more readily receive U.S., multi-national and peaceable, effective response, God-blessed. Foreign relations considered significant, supporting global peace. Immigration balanced, laws established and maintained, with differentiation for temporary refugees from apolitical violence. Standards for U.S. citizenship fair but U.S. assistance for good government globally, lessening need for lovers of God to immigrate.

---Mark A. Campbell/M Camelangemy

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AIM TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN TRUE LOYAL LOVE FOR ONE ANOTHER

This Loyal Love as described in God's word has many appealing and helpful aspects and associated qualities, such as patience, self-control, and gentle mildness, all of which can do wonders to relationships!

LOYALTY. The term "patience" or "patient," also having been rendered "long-suffering," as sometimes used in the Scriptures may more accurately be translated as "loyalty." One proverb, for instance says this: "By LOYALTY a general is won over..." (Proverbs 25:15). Which is the general of an army more deeply impressed by--a man's PATIENCE or his genuine LOYALTY? While an important quality, is is not rather a man's LOYALTY that deeply impresses such a general? And we’re speaking of an army that loves God and His peace-loving ways, realizing the need to look to God for guidance, protection, and success. This is an important aspect of true love: Loyalty in a relationship, according to the definition as used in the Scriptures, enables one to put up with a disturbance in a relationship, while attempts are made in God-approved ways to right the course, or correct the problem, all with blazing hope of a restoration or attainment of an approved condition before God. Patience is involved, then, but so are other qualities, aspects of loyal love.

MILDNESS, or GENTLENESS carries great strength, in spite of the idea of some that it is somehow weak or ineffective. The same proverb mentioned above goes on to says that a "gentle tongue can break a bone"! Of course, this is referring, not to a literal bone, but a figurative one--for example a bone of contention or pride that may be strongly fixed in someone. Mild gentleness is such an appealing quality, that proud hearts have melted over the continual effects of this quality practiced upon them! This quality may be best defined Scripturally by Paul's words to the Thessalonian congregation, at 1Thessalonians 2:7: "On the contrary, we became gentle in your midst, as when a nursing mother tenderly cares for her own children." This quality may best be practiced when someone speaks an angry word to another. How do you handle the situation? If you have self-control, you can choose not to react "in kind" or in the same way, but rather, with a "mild answer," or a gentle response, that can defuse an intense situation. Proverbs 15:1 says this: "A mild answer turns away rage, But a harsh word stirs up anger." We can choose, with self-control, to offer a mild answer, with a calming effect, or a harsh word, that will only escalate the problem, stirring up more angry feelings in the other person. WHICH CHOICE MAKES THE BEST SENSE TO PRESERVE THE PEACE OF OUR FAMILY?

SELF-CONTROL is vital for every person in the family. Our reasons for saying and doing things are to be based ultimately on the knowledge of God and His right ways, that we may gain the self-control or discipline to think clearly and make wise decisions--to choose our speech and actions that will have a good effect on others and ourselves, pleasing God. Children must develop a measure of self-control early, so as to listen to their parents or guardians, especially their warnings of danger or against wrong conduct that could bring harm to themselves or others, spiritually or physically. If a matter is causing anyone in the family AGGRAVATION, that is the time to stop, take a breath, and take action before irritability turns to becoming upset, angry, and causing hurt feelings or worse. TAKE ACTION AS SOON AS YOU RECOGNIZE THE AGITATION! It is then time to CHANNEL all the energy into FINDING A WORKABLE OR AGREEABLE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM, or SEEING HOW TO COPE WITH IT, UNTIL THE SITUATION MAY IMPROVE IN THE FUTURE.

AVOID CONSTANT CRITICISM. One more caution, try not to be nagging others in a critical way. It is one thing to occasionally encourage someone in a gentle, loving manner to correct an unpleasant habit, for instance. But it is quite another to constantly use bitter language to find fault with the person, which may provoke quarrels. Each of us should want to avoid becoming as described in God's word as a "ridiculer" ["one who ridicules others"], "scoffer" ["one expressing scorn, or hatred for others"], or a "reviler" ["one who reviles or speaks abusively of others"]. The Bible also speaks of one who may seem to be constantly “nagging”. It may be important for some to recognize that there is usually a way to speak the truth about something without being overly blunt or harsh. Please be careful to be considerate of the feelings of others in not only what we say, but how we say it! All, of course, can aim to be respectful and considerate of one another in what they both say and do. Let's AIM FOR RESPECT FOR ONE ANOTHER, CONSIDERATION FOR ANOTHER'S FEELINGS, AND THE PRACTICE OF TRUE LOYAL LOVE! If in spite of such encouragement, things do not improve, there may be definite physical or health issues contributing, such as ongoing pollutants in air, water or food, or other such influences that with God's help may be identified and adequately addressed!

A fine consideration for the family may be the article "LOVE EXAMINED," found elsewhere on this website, which offers a point by point consideration of Paul's description of love found in 1Corinthians 13:4-8. You may already be quite familiar with it; it reads this way:

“Love is loyal and kind. It is not jealous (from envy), it does not brag, it does not get puffed up (from pride), 5 does not behave indecently, does not look for it’s own interests, does not become provoked. It does not keep account of the injury. 6 It does not rejoice over unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth. 7 It bears all things, hopes all things, believes all things, endures all things. 8 Love never fails...”

Again, that’s from 1Corinthians 13:4-8, NWT.

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HEALTH AND HYDRATION

Maintaining Body Hydration Levels for Improved Resistance

Short Sum:

Knowing the importance of hydration can help in the battle against disease. There is a real need for clean water in the right form for drinking, natural minerals included. Some factors, such as bicarbonate and good ozone can help greatly with water treatment. Still, staying hydrated each day requires balance, as in supplemental water, or some beverage concentrations.

In the News...Two recent legitimate medical headlines

'Incredibly contagious stomach virus wreaking havoc in part of the U.S.'

'U.S. Battles Escalating Fungal Infection Outbreak'

Some time ago, a 16 year old girl died shortly after being diagnosed as having the flu. We know that the flu can sometimes bring about a loss of body electrolytes, or minerals, as a result of it's effects on the body. This event is relatively unexpected in our society, although in the past, many have lost lives due in large measure to this. However, still today we are finding conditions of lower electrolytes than ideal. While there are treatments to help preserve these, such as with certain foods easy on the stomach, i.e. bananas and whole wheat saltines or other crackers, this may also remind us that many have reduced amounts of electrolytes due to less being received in water and food. Good drinking water and other fluids can be a way to restore these:

HEALTH AND HYDRATION, DRINKING WATER, PURIFIED HOW?

A REAL NEED Is the water our bodies need just a chemical, H2O? Or is there more to it? Most people realize from an early age how much we need and benefit from good water. Whether its taking a bath or shower, swimming, or drinking a cold, refreshing cup of water on a hot day, we realize that our bodies need water, or hydration, to function at it's best. Yet, many have also come to realize in our modern society that there have been occasional pollutants that have been recognized in some water sources, that have been a cause for concern, and we count on providers such as bottled water producers to take the necessary precautions to protect consumers. For this reason, various filtration and treatment processes have been employed. It is important to realize that in many cases it is the FORM that a substance or element presents that will determine whether it has a positive or negative effect on the body.

MORE THAN H2O For instance, did you know that ocean water, and many reknown mineral springs or spring waters, have a plethora of trace minerals found therein, that accompany the more well-known minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium? These may also be found in a good sea salt, or salt mined from ancient seabeds, such as healthful Pink Himalayan salt, and Redmond Real Salt. Ocean salt water, of course, is not normally meant for drinking as-is, but did you know that the process known as Reverse-Osmosis, is actually meant for converting OCEAN water to a water suitable for drinking? The resulting unsalty water in this case still does contain minerals and trace minerals, in the same IONIC form as found in sea water, which is a form that your body can turn either organic or inorganic, depending on your needs at the time. 

NEED FOR MINERALS However, while our bodies usually need organic minerals from natural foods the most, we still need electrolytes such as found in a good mineral spring water. Does your body really need such minerals, or electrolytes, to function properly? YES! Our bodies rely on such minerals to relay electrical impulses to function properly, so drinking overly purified water, which has often removed nearly all minerals and trace minerals, can be gradually reducing our bodies' abilities to function in such a way, and could eventually result in unexpected or unanticipated events, such as a collapse or fall, even into unconsciousness. However, it is possible that removing the minerals has protected some with or susceptible to cancer, as some minerals may nevertheless speed up tumor growth. Stick with a low mineral source if this is your case, until healing takes place. Our bodies also need bicarbonate, especially sodium bicarbonate (i.e., baking soda), which is part of the salty taste of ocean water. This should be found in many of our foods and natural beverages, such as fruit juices, but is often lost to typical processing methods. 

HEALTHY FACTORS When present, bicarbonate benefits the body in numerous ways, has shown to help protect from cancer and other diseases, and can be part of healthy water processing in large- or small-scale municipal systems, actually contributing to water cleansing or purification. When minerals are found in their proper form, and at beneficial levels in our bodies, we have a better chance of thriving and maintaining more stamina in our day-to-day life, as God intended! It has been found that Reverse-Osmosis, while removing impurities, removes nearly all minerals and trace minerals when used to treat well- or spring water. Some companies, however, such as PUR and to a greater extent AQUASANA (now with a North American headquarters in the U.S.), have developed award-winning water filtration processes that also retain good important minerals and trace minerals in the water, resulting in healthful drinking water, with such systems capable of serving the needs of even large numbers of people. Noteworthy also is the correct use of proper ozonation (O3) in water treatment. When received properly, such a treatment may actually be effective against some so-called "forever" pollutants, making news recently. Also, why not look ahead to more practical gallon and half-gallon jugs of water that could fit better in a refrigerator, be used to fill portable cold cups/mugs, and to return for re-use or refill in store, reducing need for small bottle recycling? Still, addition of 1/32-1/16 tsp of baking soda (or 1/4 cup Artesian water) with drops of reputable ionic minerals may temporarily compensate for an overly purified, so-called "drinking" or steam-distilled bottled water.

STAY HYDRATED This is more challenging than many realize, but nutrients received from nutrient-dense foods such as Spirulina should at least assist with doing so. For better absorption a pair of such foods, Spirulina and Kelp, can be taken together in a Vinagrette or French Dressing. If Kelp is missing above, excess salt and sodium such as received through a salt-water softener can be diminished with another source of organic sodium, such as a typical soy sauce. Of course, Kelp also provides an organic source of Iodine, still greatly missing from most diets, but iodized salt also promotes proper assimilation and adds good iodine.

BALANCING As regards proper hydration, an important thing to realize is that most processed beverages add very little to your hydration level, and might be viewed more as concentrates rather than ready for boosting hydration levels, which still might be considered as cost-saving. You should pray about the matter, and add a good spring water to your cup when using store-bought juices and tea, for instance. The water should be about the same amount of the normal drink, but if combining, you then may wish adding some additional sugar, arcane (or new Splenda) or agave to make up the flavor. You will likely then add about 10-15% to your hydration level with that drink. You should also begin the day with a 1/2 to 1 cup of spring water, to which you may add a little pure aloe vera juice on alternating days. There are some parts of the body that just are not hydrated without some regular intake of a good spring water by itself, or with a pure aloe vera juice added, which contributes toward a well-working body and gut. One other helpful routine is a second morning drink following the water, a few minutes after. This can be a juice, tea, or like Gatorade, that you fortify with a few nutrients. A large 28 oz. Gatorade for instance, after pouring out a little to make room, could be the basis for adding 1/2 tsp. of baking soda, 1/4 tsp. of Turmeric spice, 1 TB Aloe vera juice, and 5-10 drops of Ionic minerals--the small amount you drink still being healthful.

MORE ON HYDRATION A few other things to know can help. There is wisdom in knowing that a little pure wine 'for the stomach' can assist where contact with unsafe or polluted water may have occurred. Also, some things thought to make tea, such as many leaves including most fruit leaves and flower petals, are more correctly considered herbal waters, more hydrating. And, both seltzers and sparkling or tonic waters can extend sodas and alcoholic drinks, making them more refreshing and less concentrated.

BICARBONATE BUFFER. As crucial as bicarbonate, even sodium bicarbonate or baking soda, is to the human body, there is a recommendation that can benefit practically anyone concerned about lacking this in their body, which lack can hinder the heart and other body organs. It uses an ordinary box (1 LB) of baking soda, preferably Arm & Hammer, in a normal warm bath of water. For the first time, it adds 1/2 box to the water, stirring some to absorb, before bathing. Even just the legs can absorb necessary bicarbonate. After the first time, later baths only use or need 1/4 box. This is not the same as salt, and can promote calm and lessen body acidity.

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NEW 8 DAY CALENDAR, INTRODUCTION

INTRO TO: MORE ORDERLY TIME, MONTH & WEEKDAY NAMES--A SEGMENT (8) CTC CORNER ARTICLE: 

The highlighted article named above, produced and revised through my blog segment COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER, has addressed a highly significant issue regarding God's own purpose in revising the moon's cycle, to restore it's intended use as a monthly timepiece, only now for a consistent 8-day week, (one additional weekend day, between the new Saturday and Sunday), with one or two additional days at month's end, making possible consistent 4-week months essentially with 33 or 34 days. These months would each begin on the first day of the week, recommended to alternate between the names Sonaday and Righday, and end with a day added to the weekend for increased refreshment by God, related to the new moon cycle, keeping on schedule with the moon's new phase timing. Weekends will thus always correspond nearly to either New Moon, First Half Moon, Full Moon, or Second Half Moon. The result is an extension of quarters to be approximately 100 days each through the year (with similar total workdays per 400 day year), and giving us 12x4 weeks of usually 8 days, totaling 48 weeks, which can be fairly correlated from schedules based on the previous calendar, with now 12 weeks per quarter rather than 13. Having previously recommended a weeklong break when going from one season to the next, called Humaneth, this is still maintained in the new 8-day calendar with 6-8 day stretches ending the last week of certain months, and this can likewise improve correlating from the 7-day to the 8-day calendar. With actual weather cycles, etc. reflecting now the 400-day year, and since 365 plus 35 equals 400, then adding (5) 7-day stretches to the former calendar can help maintain the correlation, best at end of February, April, June, September, and November. In all these cases but June, the 8-day Calendar now has the corresponding months ending with two extra weekend days during a longer break, allowing for a string of 6 or more days off. One purpose being increased refreshment by God, the typical workweek is still to be 5 days, but now realizing God's purpose of alternating a 2-day and 4- or 5-day weekend. The article offers some detail on the purpose and benefit of this new arrangement by God, with Monthnames and Daynames recognizing purpose to the days(!), helping all to view it properly. One principle of God's word states this: "For God is a God, not of disorder, but of peace."

See the 2025 Blogpost 3, Persistent Posts Segment (8A) Come to Consensus Corner (CTC) article, More Orderly Time, New Month and Daynames.

WEEKEND ACTIVITY ISSUE: To adopt the new calendar, acknowledging God's gift, we must reasonably deal with the issue of planned activites, especially weekends, including Sports contests, social events, and the like. THIS has found agreement: WHY Not continue with such activities as planned for the next three March weekends, the March dates of 16-17 and 23-24. Also the final weekend, 30-31. But let's begin the process of adjusting both weekday (beginning with some this month) and esp. weekend events, especially after Sunday April 7. The dates of April 4-7 line up with the four weekend days of the last week of new calendar 3rd month, Peasamake (Pes) 31-33, and 1st of Month 4, now Shuay. Thus Sun Apr 7 activities could stay on Sonday the 1st of Shuay, but with the consideration afterward of shifting future Sunday church activites to the New Calendar (NC) alternating Psalmday and Calmday (the 7th, 15th, 23rd, and 31st of each month). For new month 4 Shuay: Apr 13, 20, 27, May 4. Now, planning ahead, it does seem best going forward to have awareness of the new calendar while both sticking with the 7-day calendar through April 7 (Shuay 1), and at the same time beginning collectively to switch dates of sporting events, etc, especially those scheduled on former calendar weekends, to line up with New Calendar Days AFTER April 7, realizing that there is one extra weekend day to work with as far as scheduling events. Since April 7 is Shuay 1, this means that as far as the numbered date goes, there is a 6 day difference between April and Shuay. However, this has nothing to do with the day of the week, the difference of which will change week by week. Thus a reference chart comparing calendar dates between the former and new calendars can be very handy for event moves, etc. Also keeping in mind the extra day 8, at least some events that may not easily move to the new Sat/Sun could be scheduled for that day, between the two. Again the new Saturday Day 7 is called, alternating, Psalmday and Salvtuday, Day 8 alternating Fawnday and Fanday, and Sunday, Day 1 of each week, alternating Sonaday and Righday, as clarified below.

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R03.210, UPDATED

ONE HOUSE-FIRE SOLUTION! An issue has come to light regarding those power-strips, making possible the connecting of several components to a single household electrical outlet. The issue is a serious one, involving electrical fire risk.

A typical home electrical outlet, which is sometimes called a receptacle, is in all actuality a duplex, which most realize that two receptacles are usually provided at each wall outlet. Indications are increasing that a power strip, not so much by it's individual design, but rather by it's very function, actually draws on nearly all the power of the entire outlet from the single receptacle plug. The point is this: Strange electrical things can take place when both a power strip and a lamp or other device of some sort are plugged into the same outlet together, potentially leading to a possible electrical fire catastrophe. 

Therefore, when a power strip is in use, there should be no other device plugged in to the other receptacle in that same outlet--instead, another normal device should be among those plugged into the power strip itself--the outlet in this case should be solely and entirely for supporting the power strip only. However, it is usually understood that a power strip itself should not be overloaded. A device with a heavy power usage, such as a plasma TV, is best plugged in a separate outlet by itself, just like a power strip should be. A dummy plug or child-safe plug should be placed in the other receptacle with a clear notice or message NOT TO BE REMOVED as long as the power strip is associated to that outlet.

A careful check should be performed in every home to determine whether an unsafe condition now exists, so as to correct any such condition. All of us doing so, and alerting loved ones, friends, and neighbors to this potentially hazardous condition, may dramatically reduce the tearful number of house-fires nationwide and abroad. 

ALSO, If corrections are not made, and such a fire begins, it usually is sourced INSIDE THE WALL. Therefore, using some of the fire extinguisher/etc. may buy time but MAY NOT COMPLETELY HALT THE FIRE, UNLESS you can SWITCH OFF THE POWER STRIP AND/OR OTHER DEVICE, OR use a thick glove or something to unplug the devices, which may be very hot, and then if necessary a sledgehammer or something similar is used to get behind the wall to reach the source of the flame! Aside from applying what you now know, real solutions have been found for this situation, for both temporary and permanent corrections, in cooperation with well-respected partners, as I'll soon update in a related CTC Corner article. R03.210

Names of God and Christ

Upon review

More persistent articles to come, upon review.

PSALM SELECT

PSALM 1, NWT

“1 Happy is the man who does not walk according to the advice of the wicked And does not stand on the path of sinners And does not sit in the seat of scoffers. 2 But his delight is in the law(l) of Jehovah, And he ponders His law(l) day and night. 3 He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A tree that produces fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not wither. And everything he does will succeed. The wicked are not like that, But are like the chaff that the wind drives away. That is why the wicked ones will not stand up in the judgement, Nor sinners in the assembly of [upright] ones. For Jehovah is taking knowledge of the way of [upright] ones, But the very way of the wicked ones will perish.”

By taking delight in God’s word, receiving of it’s instruction regularly, we can think upon situations we meet each day as to how best to handle them accordingly, reflecting divine wisdom and love. This has God’s approval and blessing, bringing success by Him, trusting Him to be or become as He wills for each of us. The way we do things is highly important to God, to do them with integrity to His lofty ways, and good standards.

PSALM SELECT

Psalm 15, a song of David, outlines essentials to the course of an upright person. Despite it's simplicity, it in no way negates our need to consider God's word, but rather helps to guide our aims regarding our examination of it.

Psalms 15:1-5:

O Jehovalz, who may be a guest in your tent? Who may reside in your holy mountain? 2 The one who is walking faultlessly, Practicing what is right And speaking the truth in his heart. 3 He does not slander with his tongue, He does nothing bad to his neighbor, And he does not defame his friends. 4 He disapproves of anyone whom God rejects, But he honors those fearing Jehovalz. He does not go back on his godly promise, even when it is bad for him. 5 He does not lend his money beyond the going rate of interest, And he does not accept a bribe to testify (declare anything) against the innocent. Whoever does these things will never collapse or be brought to ruin.

Psalms 15:1-5, GNB (with the author's edits for added clarification)

LORD, who may enter your Temple? Who may worship on Zion, your sacred hill? 2 Those who obey God in everything and always do what is right, whose words are true and sincere, 3 and who do not slander others. They do no wrong to their friends nor spread rumors about their neighbors. 4. They [disapprove of] those whom God rejects, but honor those who obey the LORD. They always do what they (rightly) promise, despite the consequence. 5. They do not make loans beyond the going rate of interest and cannot be bribed to testify (declare something publicly) against the innocent. Whoever does these things will never collapse (or fall to ruin).

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2025 CLAIM TO PRESIDENCY

This description is a revision, and now with further explanation: you will know from the first episode of the theme what the overall length will be--mulitiply by 5, anything less than 500 seconds will still be 500, anything more than 900 will still be 900. Otherwise 120,140,160 will become 600,700, and 800 seconds total respectively:

Winit5to9, a carryover from Winit500; addressing worthy issues of significance in 500 to 900 seconds weekly, in 5 episodes, typically between 100 and 180 seconds each, give or take 10's, but 100's total, varying by overall theme and subtopic.

Last season's Winit500 concluding Series was on the incorrect claims of Donald Trump to have won the 2024 election for President, and the basis for a more careful investigation.

It became clear that the elements that in times past would have initiated and followed through on such matters of justice were no longer in place, at least partially dismantled at some point leading up to the 2024 election itself, as in portions of the Department of Justice, esp. offices related to the election and election integrity. 

Just as there was evidence of cheating and underhanded tampering with results on Donald Trump's part, as mentioned previously, he was likewise involved with this maneuver, and his actions following, to claim the Presidency in the DC region, with the appearance [or effect] of wider acknowledgement at least in some areas, give indication of his initial willingness to mislead the American people and cover up injustice, at least to this point or recently.

There has been a change of heart, though, addressing publicly this matter with remorse [or penitence] across the nation, wherever the genuine media coverage without the AI change is being heard and seen.

Understandable efforts to cut wasteful spending with a national debt that I also am addressing, were nevertheless being done, for his part, with questionable intentions, and not with the caution or care that should be expected of the nation's high office.

Truly turning from these things, acknowledging the true God-blessed election results, should bring success [following through] at undoing harm caused such as by restoring lifesaving programs internationally, as in the livlihood of FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and USAID, the Agency for International Development, managing such ongoing programs.

Also important offices of Justice should be restored, as integral to our nations' constitution, our very identity--upholding laws for fairness to all people, not subject to the whims of whoever may appear to be (put) in charge at someplace and sometime, as in a dictatorship or some sort of aristocracy. Rather, the Democratic Republic, or more succinctly, "the republic, for which [the flag] stands, one Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all" is what God has made possible, through that and those it represents.

More next time.

---Michael JMA Camelangemy, Mark Jehosh(alz) Allen Campbell

Thus, again Weekly Golden Apples:

(1-2b) Winit5to9 w0850-54 Overall Theme: 2025 Claim to Presidency

w0850 2025 Claim to Presidency

w0851 Honesty, Unity Among Our States

w0852 Human Society, Technology Recourse

w0853 Maintain Foundation of Truth

w0854 Honest Significance, Life, Unity

available on Find Life And See Podcast, free on Spotify and soon Apple Podcasts, and elsewhere.

(1-201) In the News...Small Business: A grass-roots organization sought to address at least some valid concerns by recommending a protest, sort of a small-business Friday, to send a message to large corporations that business is not just about making money, although some contest some of their other related messages.

Thus, among the vital lessons of the day is the right balanced view of money--not too much one way or another. There can be balance between locally owned businesses, often called small business, and larger corporations or family-owned bigger business, neither of which should be forced into thinking it's all about money only--it's about needs or acceptable wants of society being met in a just way that enables earning a living (for both owners and employees and partners) and seeking to maintain good profitability--because business needs profit or other help to not only survive but thrive.

Also, people who've rightfully earned money should receive it, and in the United States we trust God to deal justly with those having wealth and using it within the bounds of law. People who need something or money itself to live--we want to see or ensure that they have it, and the ability to learn how to earn a living, if needed, and to possibly receive a reasonable loan (although with care against loaning personally to a stranger/someone you don't know well or is not a trustworthy U.S. citizen or resident) that they will steadily repay as soon as they get back on their feet as needed, esp. if other provisions such as unemployment or social security are somehow deficient at achieving these aims. There also are and should be strong warnings and penalties against trying to mislead or wrongly take advantage of the generosity of both U.S. citizens and residents.

Some ideas along the lines of small business, backing up for a moment, involve making available widespread ads for many grouped or combined small/local businesses together, through co-ops, etc. for placement on television, radio, and internet, etc. These could be portioned by business type, or to encourage getting to know your local shops and businesses generally, and what they may be able to do for you personally, and so on. It is recommended that there not be much in the way of specific items for sale on widespread ads, but rather possibly between 10 and 25% or more off a first-time visit for participating locations in a particular month or something, or on selected sale items and/or services, to encourage such visitation or awareness of product or service availability.

There is another issue that deserves attention involving money or economy and government. The relatively free market system that gave America the economic and trade success the Founders knew lined up with the flourishing societal success as brought by the Renaissance, has at times been diminished or threatened by notions that were likely motivated by real needs not being met by countries, even large, but that could or should have been, searching for answers they hadn't yet found. At the same time, some social or economic concepts they considered worthy could have some usefulness in a perfect society, but only after great, long and extensive progress was or is made lovingly attending to real needs of people everywhere by the unselfish, yet largely business or monetary interventions or aids made possible by a well-regulated but relatively free market system that previously led us to a free society. A real or penitent return to such concepts, with an important correction to underscoring maintained profitability over continuous increase, can realistically help in restoring a good economy and government that truly made America the nation it is becoming again, with faith in it's prime godly or Christian identity.

One other related matter is addressed in a separate piece:

(1-103,201a) 25GA(201a): The question of purchase of a Gold Card Immigration Status. The practicality, fairness, and related issues are looked at below in a more thorough article.

--could also now be (1-201a), 25GA(201a), with newer designation system.

Further numbers/designations will now reflect newer pattern. The 200's is similar to my podcast numbering pattern, with half-quarters as 8 yearly portions, now in the 2nd half of quarter 1.

Some posts to come this evening on serious matters; Appeal to Donald to recall the honesty with which he spoke a week ago...

Donald Trump has been continuing to claim the Presidency with actions, statements, and plans without God's blessing as if he really is, most TV statements being staged, but appearing quite genuine. Meta has been helping him, or permitting this. {Gratefully, as of 5/25/25 there is confirmation this stance has changed, may that continue with God's blessing!}

(1-203) (PG Economy) Tariffs on Imported goods from close Trading partners--let's maximize at 10%. 

Despite Donald's continuing to falsely act as president, staging many news clips and so forth, many do not yet know the truth; and he does not have God's blessing. Still, issues are of course being raised. One of his responses to inflation is to react to our trading partners by adding tariffs to their goods exported here to the United States. Our three greatest partners last year were Mexico, China, and Canada, some 42% according to NBC News and the U.S. Census Bureau. We are importing more than exporting, so we do need to look at our ability to provide for not only ourselves, but also other countries in good trade. At the same time, there is nothing wrong with receiving some goods from other countries according to our own needs and so forth. 

Some countries actually have resources that they are meant by God to utilize for trade with other countries, to support their own economic needs. I fully intend and propose that we have a balance in trade with other nations and regions, that the world may reflect a balance of trade. I believe that we should limit any tariffs with partners normally to no more than a reasonable 10% or so if necessary to restore or maintain balance in the purchase of goods by consumers, so as not to risk the important relationships we have nurtured before God with peaceable intent. The 10% is what I'd recommend for Canada and Mexico, but only 5% for China. Let's not take such international relationships, or foreign relations, for granted.

---Mark A. Campbell

GOLDEN APPLES

______GA(1A-205)

WEEKLY GOLDEN APPLES

(1-208) GA(013) Theme:

Repost with Remarks from Winit500/Winit5to9 Theme: 2025 Claim to Presidency, Ep 2 Honesty and Unity Among Our States.

Donald Trump admitted to something last month, which he may now be denying, that he is not the President of the United States. The fact is, he did not win the election for President, was and is not blessed by God to do so, but from Day 1 afterward tried to convince the public, the American public, that he had won through various means, which had been an understood strategy of his prior to the election. A falsely comprised media blitz, prepared using Meta, largely prepared ahead of time, with cabinet picks, etc. which by law were not permitted to be obtained or publicized until the start of the new year, was a primary method of persuading the public falsely that he had won. Meta continues to be a platform enabling him to do things and appear to do things that are not genuine, not taking place in the real place nor in real time. {Again, as of 5/25/25 gratefully there has been confirmation from the top that Meta's stance has changed  on this; May this continue, with God's blessing!}

Donald continues to use AI to falsify statements, making people believe sometimes even the opposite of what the truth is or was stated to be, and so on. This widespread falsification is somehow not being addressed by the Department of Justice in a way that reflects any connection to the executive branch, which the same broadcast I'm quoting from below acknowledged was something he (Donald) had attempted to dismantle to some extent. The following is episode 2 of my broadcast from 2 weeks ago [2/18/25], Winit5to9. It began by stressing the value of the honesty Donald had shown in acknowledging the truth at one point, that he had not won the election and was not the real president.

Episode 2, reference w0851: Honesty and Unity Among Our States.

Something should be said for the significance of honesty in addressing the matter being discussed as regards the true God-blessed election results of the 2024 election for U.S. President. 

We have been experiencing something that must never get out of hand as regards the critical matter of unity within the human family and the United States, and we must humbly look to God that we may all deal with this ~ properly, lest the general unity we've maintained ~ and have come to love within our country among our states and citizens that we could take for granted, despite genuine concerns over issues needing real and right attention and so forth, could be lost to strife and division caused by ongoing misconceptions generated by a media anomaly...that is, a ~ disparity between the media in one place and the media in another (, is significant). It likely contributed to the prior impeachment of 2020 [of Donald Trump] and should be acknowledged, that was (that is, the media falsification in certain areas, or called a 'media blitz') substantially hidden, but in violation of significant constitutional laws and safeguards established to protect our union.

We must give this matter the ~ attention it deserves, and sideline any deception and trickery it was conceived with, which threatens our union, our unity, and so forth. And we need to do this on the basis of everyone's need for love and a human society built on trust, respect, and integrity to rightful law and order that has made possible a thriving hope of global peace that we are in no way minded to give up on.

Further Remarks:

What is taking place right now is seriously threatening our union, and is not the way God will bless us to restore and maintain our place in the world, leading the way to genuine peace and prosperity. Our farmers and other workers should not be facing such a threat to their work and livelihood due to tariff trade wars and so on--there are better ways to solve these problems that God truly will bless to do so, rather than through prideful pushing and shoving to get our way. God can accomplish things in a powerful way as needed, but love should still dominate, and genuine peace should continue to be our aim in dealing with one another and with other nations. We have come a very long way as human society in civilization, aiming and acquiring peaceful coexistence, with God's blessing. It's no time to leave that as we navigate our way forward as a nation and a global society looking for world peace, health, genuine security and happiness. 

I appeal to all who can truly understand what is taking place not to go along with intentional falsification and to be more scrutinizing, as some media appears to be saying names that in reality are different than what a news source is genuinely saying, and other things like this are still being done. There has been a combination of such tricks as well as genuine belief among a public for considerable time having truth suppressed so as not to know all of what's taking place, leading to our present state. Please continue to do your best, but be cautious of significant decision-making that may not be based entirely on truth nor on truth entirely, until with God's blessing we are able to get to the bottom of this highly important matter for everyone's benefit.

The full text of this Winit5to9 broadcast can be found below, under the Theme: 2025 Claim to Presidency.

---Mark Campbell/ M Camelangemy

 (1-209) Theme:

"Love God with all your heart...Love your neighbor as yourself"

Christ stated the importance of loving God and others, and seeking help from God for what we need, asking Him for the things we are needing. Thus to treat others unkindly is not at all what God expects of us--someone may be in need, but may not be asking God for the help that he or she needs. Thus, it's helpful to bear in mind, if confronted with wrongdoing:

"!Just because you can be mean to someone, does not mean you have a RIGHT to be!; Likewise, !Just because you can cheat, rob, or wrongfully trick someone, does not mean you have a RIGHT to! Let's appreciate the rights we DO have that are protected by the laws of our Republic, respecting GOD!"

 By doing such things as mentioned, one would be breaking God's law! Recall that the greatest commandments of the Law are first To love Jehoval(z) God with all your heart, mind, and power; the second, To love your neighbor as yourself. Doing those things mentioned breaks both laws! Who wants to be a law-breaker or even a bully or criminal, when they can learn the right way to get what they need and want, pleasing God and others? Don't forget to ask God above, the right way, for the help that you need personally! Address Him as your Father who loves you, who wants you to forgive others so He can forgive you, and remember it is through his Son Christ Jesus/Jo'shualz, respecting him and the ransom provision, that prayers should be made!

 (1-210) Theme:

G7 Meeting Distracted by US and Canada's Dispute Over Tariffs

This matter, as addressed prior [in 1A-205,8B-206,1A-208], that is, the issue of excessive tariffs between the U.S. and Canada, contributed to some contention and words of dispute at the G7 meeting peace talks. Some words apparently made by Donald Trump added to the contention, although some statements were made against notions of a tariff or trade war, by one U.S. representative. He stated: "There's not a trade war...The United States is resetting its trade relations globally to a level of equilibrium, to a level of reciprocity." However, this can still be misunderstood. We've come further as a global community than to reciprocate every reciprocation, or "tit for tat", so to speak. Christ's wise advice encourages a humble respect for one another, and for all to focus on what is truly right and fair by God in each situation, respecting Him. We should only use tariffs in special circumstances, not very often, where what is right and fair in a specific instance is strongly in question, and God Himself should be consulted, as misuse or abuse of tariffs can hinder good and close trade relationships and relations generally. Donald Trump should not be mocking other countries or threatening their sovereignty. 

Let's remember what the United States normally stands for, and should represent. Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security policy, said regarding some of this: "Of course, these kinds of statements come as a surprise because we have long been friends and allies with the United States...We've done a lot of good things together." Many in the U.S. agree and do not go along with excessive tariffs. We should look to God for His blessing, to be doing as He would have us do. As Christ urged: "Love God with all your heart...Love your neighbor as yourself." Let's keep tariffs in their place, so that we can all continue to respect one another, keeping our peace with God and each other, and continuing to promote the global peace that God has purposed we all have.

 ---Mark J Allen Campbell / Joshua M Camelanjemy

 (1-211) Theme: (pg,Tranquility)

 God’s Approval and Blessing Greatly Sought the World Over!

 Addressing Current Conditions.

The two astronauts made it back from their journey in space. Many do not realize what God has done to help many of these ventures, blessing NASA’s efforts to prevent calamity in good projects blessed by Him, and with countless prayers.

Seeking God’s help, and with His blessing on us to straighten things out, we can all be seeing things honestly, and work to comprehend individually what was taking place that was and still has been inherently confusing and divisive to our nation and union. Donald Trump has been using underhanded or crooked ways to persuade the public's view or perception of things. He should recall that it was his using similar methods that got him impeached by the House in 2020; he most likely shouldn't even have been able to remain in the White House afterward, nor, more importantly now, according to founding constitutional law, can he truly be President again for at least some 10 years following that impeachment. So how can he now suggest turning the tables on judges, to try to impeach them? When Donald has been honest about this, and specifically about my election win as President (now with much more awareness in the Washington Area Region), this had and still has great potential to help in restoring things, showing he truly can care as I and a vast majority of real U.S. citizens and residents do about the genuine unity, success, and peace, of the United States and beyond, and our place in the world, blessed by God’s power and love to be as we should be. And Donald could genuinely contribute, but as God sees fit.

 ---Mark Allen Campbell, (Joshua) M Camelanjemy

 (1-212) Theme: (gv Education, Debt)

 Eliminating Debt Accumulation in the Education Department.

Despite calls to dismantle, the debt can be traced to just one department function, student loan debt, which a plan proposed in recent years is poised to help and correct, while maintaining that which is expected and appropriate. Donald Trump himself is largely responsible for excessive debt accumulation (about $500 Billion) that led to complaints in the first place; at the same time, the need to address unnecessary expenses is widely understood. While the attention was most recently given to student loans and disability programs, the effectiveness of this department to still manage current and future debt properly, along with several other still vital functions, has no grounds for faulting to a serious degree. There are other effective means of addressing government debt and expense. {I'm prepared for giving this the attention it needs, that I had already planned to give it.}

With the recent move, however not pleasing to God, to dismantle the Dept. of Education, the issue of debt has been, however, legitimately raised regarding the $1.8 Trillion that did accumulate until now under that department’s authority over the last few decades, with much of it behind us. The fact is, while there have been several important functions carried out by this federal department, at the same time leaving much of the public school curriculum decisions to the home states, the vast majority if not all of this debt came from student loans provided and managed by it.

There was some debt forgiveness in recent years, with circumstances that had made a proportion of these reasonable. At the same time, I had put forward a fair student debt plan that sought to both provide relief to those in need, and assist with learning, without recording personally identifiable data, how to minimize future issues of unrepaid or difficult to repay debt by getting to the root cause of those issues, and helpfully improving systems or arrangements accordingly. These methods would allow typical students to continue to repay the loans they knew they were going to have in anticipation of a good education and associated fair career opportunities.

As for other department functions, the words of one concerned authority on the matter related this: “If successful, Trump’s continued actions will hurt all students by sending class sizes soaring, cutting job training programs, making higher education more expensive and out of reach for middle class families, taking away special education services for students with disabilities, and gutting student civil rights protections,” as quoted by CNN. Let’s look and appeal to God that this entire situation is addressed the right way so that things can take place more in the manner God has intended.

---Mark (J) Allen Campbell / M Camelanjemy (same)

 (1-213, 8-213) Theme: (Lf, Emergency) 

 Wildfires--Seeking Solutions

 See below GA(213) for entire article.

 (1-214) Theme: (Lf, Health)

 Health and Hydration

 Knowing the importance of hydration can help in the battle against disease. There is a real need for clean water in the right form for drinking, natural minerals included. Some factors, such as bicarbonate and good ozone can help greatly with water treatment. Still, staying hydrated each day requires balance, as in supplemental water, or some beverage concentrations. See now above, in Persistent Posts GA(003), 1A-3 for entire article.

 (1-215) Theme: (gv Dept HHS)

Health and Human Services - Are These Proposed Employee Cuts Really by Robert or Really Necessary?

Recently, Donald Trump apparently proposed or approved of job cuts numbering 10,000 from the Department of Health and Human Services. This is another department that has been considered as being already more tightly-staffed rather than having an exceeding number of employees. Besides this I repeat that Donald Trump falsely claimed to have won the election for President, publicly acknowledged that he is not President, and is not the one being blessed by God as such. Also, an issue has been raised as to whether Robert Kennedy, Jr. actually wanted this move to take place, when he is interested in the Health Dept. being able to continue doing good, or better, not so much less; Did this eminate as a mere money issue, without more careful planning as to appropriations?

 The Department of Health and Human Services is now another vital instrument of government receiving attention, doing tremendous good for many people, but next in line as though in need of a large reduction of employees, when this is not really the case at all. Should this be merely a money issue, or does the actual vitality, interventions, and accomplishments of such a department body deserve more consideration as regards what measures may be most appropriate when it comes to budgetary concerns?

It should be made clear that there are other real and effective ways to significantly reduce our national debt or expenditure without cutting U.S. government departments so much that important and carefully built-up or structured functions just go away or become much less useful to the public, to our nation as a whole, and sometimes to those in genuine need beyond our borders.

Thankfully, some may be looking into the situation more carefully. Apparently Donald Trump, who has previously acknowledged that he is not truly the President (he was not the true winner of the 2024 election), is apparently still riding on a wave of confusion over this matter, especially with A.I.-affected media in D.C., Virginia, and Maryland since about 2020, continuing to make statements and stage actions (largely through Meta) that are so realistic (himself having been previously considered as President, ‘knowing the ropes’, so to speak) to persuade even many important media outlets that he somehow did win the election when most of the country initially knew that he did not. As regards the Department of Health and Human Services, the number of job cuts advanced by Donald was 10,000, which stands to wipe out many helpful programs and services, or drastically diminish their positive effect on public health. Also, questions remain on whether Robert Kennedy, Jr. really himself approved of this measure, when he is interested in continuing and improving the good being done in this department, not lessening it. Not everyone is aware of some improvement in health provisions that has also taken place somewhat recently.

Other ways of reducing our nation’s debt should begin to be understood or at least discussed, so that especially the most important of government functions and services do not get left behind as casualties to a careless determination to do what can still be done in a reasonable time another way as regards our proper financial position without needlessly harming lives, lessening living standards, or abandoning the very aims of our Constitution, blessed by God. With HHS, there are about 1,000 out of 2,000 interns that have more immediate plans outside of the department, that could soon pursue those other interests, still able to return with future openings if appropriate. With God’s blessing, we already have many solutions to important issues such as these and can solve many more together, in the way that we should, in good policy, making good on certain agreements, restoring some lost good product manufacturing and adding more for good export, correcting some world trade issues, improving use of resources, and in several other ways improving our bottom line significantly, with divine wisdom.

 (1-216) Theme: (gv, Tariffs)

 Urging Strong Caution Regarding Harsh Tariff Plan 

  Some may recall my post of a few weeks ago, (1-203, found below), then urging caution as regards using tariffs haphazardly, due largely to the relationships with other countries and trading partners that have been built up over time with much effort. It is nevertheless understandable trying to use monetary corrections to accomplish certain objectives. I stated there is a need for balance in world trade, and while we are in need of addressing our trade deficit, we need to do this primarily by using the resources we have to make quality and good products efficiently, or using certain resources themselves, that fill market needs not only here but throughout the world, maintaining good trade relations with other countries. At the time, capping tariffs with Canada and Mexico at 10%, and China at 5%, was my strong recommendation, and I urged that we generally go no more than 10% or so when another situation possibly calls for applying tariffs, for example to maintain our own economic vitality in certain markets nationally. Capping at 10% generally helps to maintain clarity on our interest in not only good trade relations with other countries, but a balance of trade throughout the world, which should continue to be a primary aim. Stock market reaction to Donald's tariff plan was fairly intense, and we've taken some steps to help make up for some of the initial effects and possible overreactions from last week, seeking God's blessing under the circumstances. 

---M Camelangemy

GOLDEN APPLES 

Theme: ON THE NUMBER EIGHT (8)

INVESTIGATE EIGHT. Some, when reflecting on the concept of the New 8-Day Calendar, for instance, have almost immediately assumed, without investigation, that it cannot be blessed by God, because it involves the number 8. The Bible book of Revelation, for instance, symbolically refers to some very large 'creatures', deemed political entities, as being at least partly identified or associated with the number seven (7), referencing godly or spiritual matters, typically positive or beneficial, but also those less so, and then mention is made of an eighth (8th) king, that would rule for only a little while, before greater blessings from God. Many are also familiar with the significance of both decimal and binary (1,2,4,etc.) numbers in life and even godly advancements in Christian society, and clarification on this can help to reveal this number to be less foreboding than previously thought. The eighth king mentioned came to be associated with the United Nations, also depicted as a large animal-like creature. While it was said that some would fall to worshipping it, it did however come into being for an upright, even godly purpose by godly men, proposing international discussions that could prevent war with scholarship and diplomacy, to advance society and civilization. Many are also familiar with the significance of both decimal and binary (1,2,4,etc.) numbers in life and even godly advancements in Christian society, and clarification on this can help to reveal this number to be less foreboding than previously thought. 

GOVERNMENTS. It was indeed part of God's purpose that strong governments hold sway for periods of time to maintain at least some sense of fairness, law(l) and order, as improvements could be understood and made, particularly as human civilization advanced. Would this be described as mostly bad or good, under the circumstances? When one of these seriously departed from godly standards generally, it came to be replaced by another. Of considerable importance is that these 'sizable' creatures, while unusual, were described in the Greek language of Revelation's word-puzzles by a word that would have been translated back then to "godly" more than, say, "large", "wild", or "beastly". Finally, it is fairly understood that Jesus Christ began ruling as King, representing God more fully, since 1914. Thus good advancements are largely to be attributed to God through Him. Computer technology (often associated with 8-bit processing) was and is a divine gift from God that was involved in arranging a new heaven and new earth that could uphold right ways and standards, and continued usage should align with such good, lawful, and well-motivated purposes. No one should ever seek to replace God's work, but rather harmonize with it, helping others in agreement with divine wisdom. Also may we recognize the divinely-inspired law(l)s and documents the Founders of the United States were helped by God to make to establish what could become good and God-blessed government, answerable to the same Jesus/Joshualz Christ. As regards the 8-Day Calendar itself, this week- and year-length (400 days) is blessed by God, allowing for more orderly average 100-day quarters and His moon cycle alignment (with our faith in this gift), with regular weekend and monthly moon-phase timing, without the multi-year occasional 13th month formula that the previous 7-Day Calendar required! In all this, eight (8) is an advancement from seven (7), to a more complete knowledge of God's will (1Corinthians 13), and acknowledgement of the life God has made possible through His firstborn Son, and this one's ransom for sins and genuine growth toward a truly peaceful, upright, and lovingly joyful world!

(Weekly) Golden Apples, GA(306)

Free Will and Divine Intervention.

Many have heard these terms, but the Bible helps us fit these and related concepts together as we contemplate God's loving purpose for mankind. First, "Free Will." Did God design us to be programmed to always do things a certain way, or (rather) to be people with freedom, like Him, to learn and make good choices in life, warming the hearts of one another? That's "Free Will." The Bible clearly states that "God is love," and as such wants us to love as He does. Thus we are not fated to either fail or succeed--rather He instructs us to acquire knowledge and learn to tell true from false, good from bad, etc. and to choose accordingly. This ability to distinguish is called "discernment," but might be called "difftell," to tell the difference, for some to comprehend and benefit from this important aspect of wisdom. However, what about things that sometimes happen in the world around us that appear to have been caused by God--experiencing "Divine Intervention"? At times, for instance, He seems to have protected someone's life miraculously, from tragedy. The Bible offers examples of God's intervention at times, but shows He doesn't always choose to do so. The ones saved often had prayed to God for His help. Thus we shouldn't assume that everything that happens in life is God's will--God doesn't purpose that people drive drunk or cause traffic deaths. There are other reasons for these things. Thus we should use knowledge to make decisions, rather than 'look for omens,' or signs from God in everyday events, as though God uses these to make decisions for us.

One confusion in English has to do with the question "Why?" Sometimes we are looking for a reason, and other times we want to know a purpose, for an action perhaps. A number of languages actually distinguish asking for a purpose with a term that basically means "What for?". You may have been late for a reason, something may have happened to cause it, but likely not for a purpose by God, as though intentional by you--He teaches us punctuality, after all. In this respect, the terms "reason" and "purpose" have different meanings. Thus the saying that "everything happens for a reason" is commonly misapplied--not everything happens is God's will--as though designed to accomplish something--still we can investigate the reasons and make better decisions in the future. With God's word we can better "difftell" between right and wrong! R05.252.

PSALM SELECT

Psalm 19, from Good News Bible

Notice especially starting verse 7; also you can substitute God's name as Jehoval(z), keeping in mind Jesus Christ above, Jehoshua or Jo'shualz also represents God, AZGOD, wherever you see "LORD" or "the LORD" in all caps.

The Perfect Revelation of the Lord

1. How clearly the sky reveals God's glory! How plainly it shows what he has done!

2. Each day announces it to the following day; each night repeats it to the next.

3. No speech or words are used, no sound is heard;

4. yet their message goes out to all the world and is heard to the ends of the earth. God made a home in the sky for the sun;

5. it comes out in the morning like a happy bridegroom, like an athlete eager to run a race.

6. It starts at one end of the sky and goes across to the other. Nothing can hide from its heat.

7. The law of the LORD is perfect; it gives new strength. The commands of the LORD are trustworthy, giving wisdom to those who lack it.

8. The laws of the LORD are right, and those who obey them are happy. The commands of the LORD are just and give understanding to the mind.

9. Reverence for the LORD is good; it will continue forever. The judgments of the LORD are just; they are always fair.

10. They are more desirable than the finest gold; they are sweeter than the purest honey.

11. They give knowledge to me, your servant; I am rewarded for obeying them.

12. None of us can see our own errors; deliver me, LORD, from hidden faults!

13. Keep me safe, also, from willful sins; don't let them rule over me. Then I shall be perfect and free from the evil of sin.

14. May my words and my thoughts be acceptable to you, O LORD, my refuge and my redeemer!

As regards verse 12, God expects us all to aim to be upright in what we do, to apply His wisdom and counsel. That is why it says 'none of us can see our own errors', that is, before we make them, as we seek to live the right way. Still, a good conscience can kick in and alert us to a mistake, hopefully before we make it, so as to avoid it. If it comes as we're about to make it or after, this leads to awareness and possibly guilt, or depending on severity, a correction if possible. See Psalm 119:1-4 as referencing this matter of godly persons 'really avoiding all kinds of wrong practices', very appealing to those who had little contact with church or the Bible from a young age (although many learned much from others, themselves going), which however, is much more preferable and beneficial, listening and benefitting from God's word and divine law(l) and wisdom on a regular basis, even if it's just a few times a month, while possibly giving God's word daily attention in some way, as we seek to live by it.

PROVERBS COMMENTARY

Proverbs 3:27-30:

"27 Do not withhold good from those to whom you should give it If it is within your power to help. 28 Do not say to your neighbor, “Go away; come back later! I will give it to you tomorrow, ”If you can give it now. 29 Do not plot harm against your neighbor When he lives in a sense of security with you. 30 Do not quarrel with a man for no reason If he has done nothing bad to you."

"27 Do not withhold good from those to whom you should give it If it is within your power to help. 28 Do not say to your neighbor, “Go away; come back later! I will give it to you tomorrow, ”If you can give it now."

Prove 3:27-28 Goodness is part of the "fruitage of the spirit" mentioned in Galatians 5:22-23 which we can ask God for in prayer, in accord with Luke 11:13, Christ saying if one knows "how to give good gifts to [his] children, how much more so will the Father in heaven give holy spirit to those asking Him!" Therefore, practicing "goodness" would involve what's described in this verse 27. If we see someone in need that we discern or judge that we should assist, then by all means render aid! God's word itself helps us to be "fully competent, completely equipped for every good work." (2Timo 3:17). And Galatians 6:10 encourages us, "as long as we have the opportunity, let us work what is good toward all, but especially toward those related to us in the faith." Thus while we work good toward our literal family, friends, and others, we also place some emphasis on our Christian "family," to encourage or assist all related to us toward faith, peace, rightdoing, and love! Husbands and fathers are mandated in Scripture to provide for the needs of their families, and by all means this would include caring for their spiritual needs, loving them, offering them loving guidance as needed to grow in true wisdom and their relationships with God and others. (1Timo 5:8). At the same time, we should also appreciate those heeding Christian teachings in a brotherhood that God and Christ are making, as Jehoshua described at Luke 8:21, saying "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it." 

"Do not plot harm against your neighbor When he lives in a sense of security with you."

Prove 3:29 True faith is going to be the foundation of God's new world--many people becoming true Christian neighbors of each other, though some at times may need corrective discipline, still generally able to trust God and, by and large, one another! Imagine traveling the world, finding genuine friends everywhere you go! Some would have us keep the world as it is, with some suspicion, greed, selfishness and the like. How obscene to ignore God's wonderful purpose for mankind, God having the power to fix all of these problems through His Son! This verse contains an example of one really trusting another, living "in a sense of security with you." How could we violate that trust by plotting harm against him? We should be careful not to take advantage of one another's trust, always seeking the genuine benefit of each other. Those seeking to advance business interests can do so with proper motive, without coming across as merely seeking selfish gain, refusing to let warlike contention drive them. Look to do well with God's blessing, which "makes rich," meeting the genuine needs of people, while not putting undue pressure upon them.

"Do not quarrel with a man for no reason If he has done nothing bad to you."

Prove 3:30 Along the same lines, we should be careful to maintain a loving, appreciative spirit toward others, especially if they have done no wrong to us! The Scriptures warn us, at Ecclesiastes 7:9, "Do not be quick to take offense, for the taking of offense lodges in the bosom of fools." If we have a tendency to be easily offended by what others say, we may be quick to quarrel with them. Let's be careful: Proverbs 1:7 says "Only fools despise wisdom and discipline." Perhaps discipline has not always been administered compassionately, in the way that Christ demonstrated toward his own "disciples", the word "discipline" coming from the same root word, involving correction out of love. Thus most correction can be given without causing needless embarrassment. Yet we should still try to appreciate lessons of value or needing to be learned from any discipline we may receive, and seek to grow in true wisdom. Try to appreciate correction offered by others to the extent possible, without unnecessary arguing with them. Sometimes, we really need it! Still, speak truth and, if needed, defend yourself. Also, is there a dispute? The Golden Rule often assists: 'Treat others as you would like them to treat you.' A friendly or kind response will often help temper the spirit of an unpleasant conversation!

PROVERBS A 1-10

Proverbs 3:31-35

“31 Do not envy the violent man Nor choose any of his ways, 32 For Jehoval(z) detests a devious person, But His close friendship is with the upright. 33 The curse of Jehoval(z) is on the house of the crooked one, But he blesses the home of the upright. 34 For he mocks those who belittle, But he shows favor to the meek. 35 The wise will inherit honor, But the mischievous ones glorify disgrace (and) disrespect.”

“31 Do not envy the violent man Nor choose any of his ways, 32 For Jehoval(z) detests a devious person, But His close friendship is with the upright."

Prove 3:31-32 We are not to envy, or desire what the violent man has, materially or spiritually, possessions or talents. Verse 32 shows this “violent” man is also devious, so we’re not simply talking about athletes who happen to be able to take a lot of pain in their sport. The “violent man” mentioned here deviates from a right course and loves his forceful, destructive ways, usually taking no true delight in gentle mildness, a manner of life for true Christians. We are not to seek to emulate such a man, or choose any of his ways or practices. Normally Jehoval(z) hates WHAT is bad, but in this case God’s word says Jehoval(z) “hates anyone who loves violence”—How serious! (Psalm 11:5). Caution is in order regarding the realism of many movies, music and video games when it comes to promoting violence--what does the work in question teach about violence—it is solving problems without violence that has brought about human civilization and conditions of a growing, relative peace. When God permits it, it is used for right by those with authority to do so when necessary, and NOT used wantonly for selfish purposes. Youths are especially impressionable, and at risk for adopting violent behaviors by involving themselves with wrong choices of so-called entertainment. Certainly there are many finer options that can be chosen! If possible, don’t limit yourself to a few games available at a local store, unless they carry several good choices. Try to find sources that carry many enjoyable, God-approved options in all forms of entertainment, recreation, and education.

"33 The curse of Jehoval(z) is on the house of the crooked one, But he blesses the home of the upright. 34 For he mocks those who belittle, But he shows favor to the meek."

Prove 3:33-34 Which would we rather experience—the curse of Jehoval(z), or His blessing? How happy we may be when acting wisely in harmony with godly truth and right ways, having Jehoval(z)’s favor upon us, humbly seeking His powerful assistance in doing good. The crooked often ridicule the doing of what is good and right, trying to make it seem or appear weak, ineffective, or somehow not beneficial. How unfitting! At Isaiah 5:20 God responds: “20 Woe to those who say that good is bad and bad is good, Those who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness, Those who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!” May we rather treasure the truth, and help all to appreciate the good, lovely, and marvelous ways of Jehoval(z)! If crooked ones refuse to repent of their errors, despite Jehoval(z)’s loving appeals, their harmful ways will come back on them. Isaiah 3:11 says: “11 Woe to the crooked one! Disaster will befall him, For what his hands have done will be done to him!” May such warnings move one to turn around from bad ways and practices, in God’s mercy, and experience true happiness with God’s blessing.

"35 The wise will inherit honor, But the mischievous ones glorify disgrace (and) disrespect.”

Prove 3:35 As a result of pursuing God’s ways, seeking true wisdom and aiming to always represent Him well, thus honoring Jehoval(z) by the way we speak and live, we will experience honor from Him that will continue into eternity. Ironically, the mischievous ones, while often seeking to glorify, and give or demand honor for, themselves, actually glorify disgrace, as their corrupt ways and practices are not worthy of such honor or esteem, and thus could bring them shame or disgrace. Such ones need to acquire an understanding heart, to see the big picture as to reasons for practicing right and hating what’s bad, seeing the ill consequences of badness—the troubles, turmoil, grief, pain, sadness and more caused by sin. Then perhaps such ones may begin to respond to or take to heart the loving discipline that God may provide through parents and others.