The Danger of Being Armed

As times become more troubling, I hear of many speaking of guns and ammo, and these are the ones preparing to be ready . . . according to their interpretation of Scripture.  I've spoken about the amendments and I'm all for them, including the 2nd, but gun owning is not my personal goal.  I've given something a great deal of thought as I have been led to put myself and this place "out there" in ministry and business.  What would I do, as times intensified?  I think I've made peace with my current thoughts on the matter, but truth be told, I don't think any of us truly know, if we're alive at the time, how we'll handle the possible anarchy of the end of days.

Since I do not believe in a pre-tribulation rapture and I'm just now 55, at the rate of the momentum, it's possible that I will still be alive for the Second Coming, or at least the great tribulation that will precede it.  So, I am preparing and I've considered what I'd do about arming myself.  Now, since I'm publishing this, keep in mind it's not in stone, my mind could change as the momentum mounts.

When someone asked if I was worried about being killed for my food supply, I half jokingly replied with, "No, if they kill me, they'll have to do their own gardening and canning!"  People wiling to kill for food may not be thinking that far down the road, when and if the time comes . . . I truly can't imagine killing someone over food or even in self-defense for that matter.

A gun in my hand with any moment of hesitation would probably only result in my own injury or demise.  I think there is only one situation in which I could look someone in the eyes and still think to kill.  That would be to protect a child.  Considering the calculation in which I can write this, I'm not sure I'd even need a weapon!   With the number of people speaking of arming themselves for the end of days, I think of Messiah's words to Peter in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Just in case this passage could be translated to include any weapon, I do feel planning to be armed is no guarantee of protection, but an invitation to my own demise.

Then said Y'hshuwah unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.  Matthew 26:52

Desperate Times

I received something in the mail this week that I find particularly disturbing.  By the outside, I could easily determine this company was obviously providing a self-cover just in case it was somehow activated by someone other than the recipient.

 Upon opening it, I was even more displeased.  In a horrible and panicked economy, does this seem like a good idea in any way shape or form?  What if I was grasping at straws?  Our economic debt system turned vehicles and real estate into "pawn shop" items and now here's an invitation for me to pawn a new business.  The wording was impeccable and the offer may have been inviting to some.  I am a cash operation, but that doesn't mean I think everyone has to be.  Those are my beliefs and I have to live by my convictions, if I want any sleep at night!



















I do know, borrowing enslaves a person, a family, or a business.  Proverbs 22:7
I don't know if you'll be able to see the body of the letter, but it clearly states that no collateral is needed, just a business bank account.

The next disturbing feature was the fact my name was already connected to a webpage and the only thing I needed to hit enter was to add my phone number and my e-mail.  The rest was already filled in.  Now, think for just a moment.  A person who is already in business and this letter acknowledged that fact, is obviously already doing everything they can to make their contact information known.  So, basically everyone who has one of my cards, ever placed an order, or even visited my website could have all the information that was lacking.  I didn't go any further into the site because to click enter I had to agree to other things, but suffice it to say.  Anyone could have gained access to the next page, just with general business information.

I'm not accusing any person pre-emptively, just the businesses, cashcall and Experian.  What if this mail had ended up in the hands of someone who could be tempted by the offer?  What if I was a young entrepreneur who believed debt was a good way to start?  With panic in the air, and headlines that showed people filling carts in an electronic glitch, how dare these companies tempt people using private names and information!