Greetings
Brethren,
Many still come
claiming the necessity and importance of a racial God. Pride in race is
positive. However pride in race when we attempt to identify God is the pride God
scorns. As we lift up self, we cannot lift up God. God is not in the mess of
racial prejudice and the ills of age-old racism.
Meanwhile it
takes the righteous to decipher, discern and reveal this question. The thoughts
of others are just thoughts. None are wise that do not know God. By Free-Will
man comes to know. Move self and race and see God. This vision of God will
offer the Rainbow and the way of the wind and rain.
Peace and Love,
Carl Patton
writing for the FreedomJournal September 9, 2002 in the year of our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ.
RACE & GOD
(BLACK NOR WHITE)
PART 3: GOD & FELLOWSHIP: GODLINESS
In the name of Jehovah God, Master of the universe,
Ruler of the earth.
Beloved Brethren
we greet you in the Spirit of God and the Faith found in Christ Jesus and we
are thankful that the Holy Spirit has led us thus far. There are many questions
that abound as we walk through this valley that is pierced with the Light of
the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. But who can decipher these questions? Yes who
can discern the good from the evil? Are questions regarding our non-racial God
and our Savior Jesus Christ the Prophets and Apostles good or evil?
How are the
questions posed? One is guided toward righteousness as he attempts to bring
clarity to the distortions regarding race implanted along the coast of West
Africa. As these distortions rode the waves of slave ships and landed upon the
shores of North and South America responsible scholarship has a responsibility
to note the errors made and the clear and willful distortions of the Bible
noted by those in the vanguard of human bondage.
But as you know
a backlash has resulted. This backlash now seeks to justify the other extreme
in the report of race and our God and his Messengers. The record shows the
reality of the origins of humans (those in the flesh) in the Bible and the
origins of the Divine Savior Jesus Christ. However a fellowship with God
prohibits a review of Biblical characters that will antagonize the people of
the earth that have been programmed to respond to things racial. Let it be
written that racism grew out of an economic system that rendered many into
servitude.
Hence those that
are qualified to note the essence of this question must have a fellowship with
God. What is this fellowship? The noun cognition refers to the act of knowing,
one's perception and awareness. However Faith in God that is a component of
fellowship exceeds the cognitive sense. Therefore, Faith in God is on a level
above knowing. Meanwhile, this fellowship is one of the most prominent themes
in the Bible. But how is this Faith that exceeds the cognitive explained to the
unbeliever? For the record those that are not in fellowship with God are lost
in their attempts to understand things Spiritual. The question of race and God
is one such question.
Moses during the
time of the Exodus presents an example of fellowship with God.
Exodus 33:
14-15. "And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee
rest."
33:15. "And
he said unto him, If thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence."
As an assurance
God told Moses that his presence would go with him to give him rest. In his
response Moses reveals that he does not feel disposed to go on without the Lord.
Those that are in fellowship with God have this feeling and it is reflected in
our prayers. The Bible is a reservoir of scriptures that note the invitation to
fellowship with God. (Also see Psalm 27, Isaiah 55).
One also has to be
Godly to understand that all images and references to race must be removed from
Jesus the Prophets and the Apostles. What is Godly and Godliness? A proper
relationship with God will render righteousness of character, honesty etc.
Reverence for God will also be present and the devotion to in this case true
Christianity. We would be remiss here if we did not note that reverence is
related to God and not man. Therefore all of the Preachers that place Rev.
before their name are not showing reverence to God. If they are not showing
reverence to God who do they reverence? Also the absurd title of Rev. Dr. is a
sin and a shame. Please brethren search the Bible and find the true meaning of
reverence and who is to be held in reverence?
Meanwhile, the
devotion to God and love toward humankind results in love for all people.
Religious Faith is empty without Godliness. Thus many come crying that the
Bible says these things but lack Godliness and a fellowship with God. Let us look at 11 Timothy 3:5.
"Having a
form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away."
You cannot just
verbalize that you are with God. Being with God is a means of action. Thus just
because you are part of a religion that is supposed to cause humankind do the
right thing does not automatically render one to righteousness. Never deny the
power of God that is afforded all people. But we walk by Faith and not by
sight.
It is for sure
that Godliness is the sum total of one's religious character. Godliness
produces Joy and Peace in the present and in the future. Also it is not a
conditioned action but the spontaneous action of the indwelling of the Holy
Spirit and the Spirit of Christ Jesus that reflects God.
Cont. Part 4: White Images of Jesus Ungodly
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