If the title of this article made you look twice; I do understand. I myself had a hard time posting it but the truth must be told. Why would this topic be on a discernment blog? Because we need to test what is being done around us in the Lord's name and see if it is of God or of the lost world/man made religion. That is what Berean's do amen? ( see Acts 17 )
For those of you who cannot see the futility of man made religion that has left the truth of God's Holy Word long ago....I give you the Green Bay area roman catholic St. Pats parish in Stephensville Wisconsin that sponsors (for money) its "so called" godly youth.... wrestling pigs in mud for the entertainment of its adults. Note: it is all over the news/internet as animal rights groups have complained that it is cruel for the animal as well and we would agree as we are to use animals humanly but not abuse them for fun and laughs! Since the truth is found in the Holy Word not our opinions... we ask how does this type of silly event glorify God and meet these inspired scriptures from His Word?
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things
Phil 4:8
Be holy in all your conduct (holy means set apart for God)
1 Peter 1:15
Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.
Titus 2:6
do not conform to the ways of the world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind
Romans 12;2
take every thought captive for Christ
2 Corinthians 10:5
For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.
Romans 8:13
The truth is they have much greater issues at hand in the rc faith. As I have noted; the rc faith does not teach full biblical truth or a saving gospel and as such they are not regenerated people to know better as evidence by their actions. see details HERE.
This is further evidence of the fact that today's religious places ( not just the rc faith ) will most often do whatever it takes to entertain, draw and keep people in its pews to pay for its unbiblical ways. This is common in America today as true biblical faith has been perverted and is now about entertaining goats. ( non Christians ) Often it is also thru beer and gambling in other area rc parishes and the denominational places too hold their own brand of worldly events with raffles,car shows, rodeos, emotional music offerings, teen rallies with silliness and entertainment aimed to woe new converts in. I've even documented proof of youth groups eating candy off of each others toes, covering the modern pastor with whip cream, playing war like games and dancing around a pig head while playing tug of war etc etc.
The real question is how does any of this show the fallen world the Holy True Living God as His obedient people are about His work living and preaching the gospel that the lost world needs so badly, lest they go to hell? (Sadly man made religion is OF the world aren't they, by their fruit? )
These modern religious events (often with lights, speakers, bleachers, money/gain involved and rowdy carnal entertainment) that even the secular world would love; are ample evidence of how undiscerning / lost they are to His Holy truth. The early NT church would never have allowed such things and Paul (or Jesus) would have scolded anyone who acted out in such silly ways. Sadly they do it in the Fathers name as well. Keep in mind their bishops APPROVE of it at this rc religious place! ( see Titus 1 where elders are to model holy not childish ways )
Most often gross immodesty, nudity ( men shirtless/painted up ) and carnal behavior the lust filled world enjoys is featured in these lewd/silly events that are sponsored by religious leaders all over this land.
Fact: watching young people flop around in mud is NOT good & godly behavior and if you think it is you know NOT the character and nature of God.
Such people show fruit of having man made religion, not new life in Christ and we desire better for them. As you see we cannot and do not call them a church as they do not model the New Testament church that Jesus left us but they do model the fallen world. In truth none of this trains up youth in holiness and biblical knowledge does it? The bible tells His true people to "proclaim the gospel" and live holy; NOT to entertain and tickle ones flesh with carnal silliness!
If you disagree with us here .... please contact us and list the bible verses that tells His people to be silly, worldly, playing to the flesh and to be just like the lost world?
( we cant find those? )
We hope if you are of the rc faith you are not proud of this behavior and that you begin to see the truth in the verses above that you are lacking? If you are of the evangelical denominational system, they too most often use whatever it takes to please carnal men and they need to be called out also.
Paul said this:
Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
1 Timothy 5:20
We hope that you will find the truth in God's Word alone via the biblical gospel, then new life and that you will reject man made religion.
Please read or hear that gospel HERE.
Jesus warned in Matt 7 many will call His name but He rejects them as he doesn't know them.
That is a stark warning indeed many should take heed of!
Are you born in Him today or just a religious person in a pew?
We have a blog that details the many unbiblical ways of man made religion.... check it out HERE.
test your own faith HERE with 10 quick areas of great concern.
For God's glory....
www.dontperish.com
For those of you who cannot see the futility of man made religion that has left the truth of God's Holy Word long ago....I give you the Green Bay area roman catholic St. Pats parish in Stephensville Wisconsin that sponsors (for money) its "so called" godly youth.... wrestling pigs in mud for the entertainment of its adults. Note: it is all over the news/internet as animal rights groups have complained that it is cruel for the animal as well and we would agree as we are to use animals humanly but not abuse them for fun and laughs! Since the truth is found in the Holy Word not our opinions... we ask how does this type of silly event glorify God and meet these inspired scriptures from His Word?
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things
Phil 4:8
Be holy in all your conduct (holy means set apart for God)
1 Peter 1:15
Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.
Titus 2:6
do not conform to the ways of the world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind
Romans 12;2
take every thought captive for Christ
2 Corinthians 10:5
For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.
Romans 8:13
The truth is they have much greater issues at hand in the rc faith. As I have noted; the rc faith does not teach full biblical truth or a saving gospel and as such they are not regenerated people to know better as evidence by their actions. see details HERE.
This is further evidence of the fact that today's religious places ( not just the rc faith ) will most often do whatever it takes to entertain, draw and keep people in its pews to pay for its unbiblical ways. This is common in America today as true biblical faith has been perverted and is now about entertaining goats. ( non Christians ) Often it is also thru beer and gambling in other area rc parishes and the denominational places too hold their own brand of worldly events with raffles,car shows, rodeos, emotional music offerings, teen rallies with silliness and entertainment aimed to woe new converts in. I've even documented proof of youth groups eating candy off of each others toes, covering the modern pastor with whip cream, playing war like games and dancing around a pig head while playing tug of war etc etc.
The real question is how does any of this show the fallen world the Holy True Living God as His obedient people are about His work living and preaching the gospel that the lost world needs so badly, lest they go to hell? (Sadly man made religion is OF the world aren't they, by their fruit? )
These modern religious events (often with lights, speakers, bleachers, money/gain involved and rowdy carnal entertainment) that even the secular world would love; are ample evidence of how undiscerning / lost they are to His Holy truth. The early NT church would never have allowed such things and Paul (or Jesus) would have scolded anyone who acted out in such silly ways. Sadly they do it in the Fathers name as well. Keep in mind their bishops APPROVE of it at this rc religious place! ( see Titus 1 where elders are to model holy not childish ways )
Most often gross immodesty, nudity ( men shirtless/painted up ) and carnal behavior the lust filled world enjoys is featured in these lewd/silly events that are sponsored by religious leaders all over this land.
Fact: watching young people flop around in mud is NOT good & godly behavior and if you think it is you know NOT the character and nature of God.
Such people show fruit of having man made religion, not new life in Christ and we desire better for them. As you see we cannot and do not call them a church as they do not model the New Testament church that Jesus left us but they do model the fallen world. In truth none of this trains up youth in holiness and biblical knowledge does it? The bible tells His true people to "proclaim the gospel" and live holy; NOT to entertain and tickle ones flesh with carnal silliness!
If you disagree with us here .... please contact us and list the bible verses that tells His people to be silly, worldly, playing to the flesh and to be just like the lost world?
( we cant find those? )
We hope if you are of the rc faith you are not proud of this behavior and that you begin to see the truth in the verses above that you are lacking? If you are of the evangelical denominational system, they too most often use whatever it takes to please carnal men and they need to be called out also.
Paul said this:
Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
1 Timothy 5:20
We hope that you will find the truth in God's Word alone via the biblical gospel, then new life and that you will reject man made religion.
Please read or hear that gospel HERE.
Jesus warned in Matt 7 many will call His name but He rejects them as he doesn't know them.
That is a stark warning indeed many should take heed of!
Are you born in Him today or just a religious person in a pew?
We have a blog that details the many unbiblical ways of man made religion.... check it out HERE.
test your own faith HERE with 10 quick areas of great concern.
For God's glory....
For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine;
but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
2 Timothy 4
www.dontperish.com