Should Christians Be Moving Out of the Cities?

I get a lot of emails every day from various ministries.  You probably do too.  I saw this one today from One Path Research and it caught my eye.  

We hypothesized sometime ago as to why big cities seem to hold all the Democrats and liberals while small towns seem to hold the Republicans and conservatives.  We believe it's because big-city people are surrounded by man-made buildings, subways, stadiums, sky-scrapers, all of them engineered by man.  If that's all you see 24-7 you may start to conclude that man is really something and able to build anything, anywhere he wants!  Who needs God because they are masters of their own creation and destiny!

Folks how live in small towns and cities are much more apt to own cows, sheep, horses and do things like hunt, fish, camp and spend a lot of time in God's creation. They know that God made all things in nature. They are much more apt to be God-fearing people.  And God fearing people tend to be conservatives and vote Republican.  That's just something we have pondered and observed.

So I posted the entire email below and will let you see if you agree or disagree with this guy.  One thing for sure we do agree on is that we are in the very Last Days.  Jesus is coming and we hope he comes really, really, soon!

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This is a difficult subject to write about because the scriptures seem to make the answer clear, and we all know intuitively the answer but expressing it in these times without sounding like an alarmist is not easy.  It is not the intent of this email to cause any alarm but share what we already know and are supported by the Scriptures in these last days.  The Scriptures provide sincere advice about this topic but is not a requirement.

The problem with cities:

      Today, all the larger cities have morally decayed and any Christian living within them will be tempted to sin more than those that live outside them. Christ has warned us about today, calling us the Laodicean, or the lukewarm church, in which the majority of Christians do not follow Christ.  This is not allowed and even those “Christians” will be spued out of His mouth (Rev 3:16). This is the result of “the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it [they] becometh unfruitful.” (Mark 4:19).  The convenience of cities and the high-tech society we live in brings us further away from the Lord as everything we need is at our fingertips and the Lord becomes secondary in our lives.  It seems that the more the Lord blesses us the more people turn away from Him.      

 Throughout the scriptures, we see the pattern and examples where God called those serving Him to live outside the cities, especially large cities. Lot, who lived within a large city by his choice, was a righteous man and was deeply repulsed by the people there. Peter tells us that “Lot [was] vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked. For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds.” (2 Peter 2:7-8) Are those of us that live in the cities repulsed similarly by the actions and words of those around us daily?  We should be.

      Logically, it would make more sense today to strike a balance between the convenience of a city and getting away from the moral decay and temptations found in larger cities. If you have children, the moral decay within cities is now to the point where your children at all ages are being taught immoral behavior by the school systems and their friends, making themselves the center of their lives and focusing on what “they” want.  With this type of daily indoctrination by the school systems and their friend, it will be difficult if not impossible for a Christian family to reverse that kind of programming.

We are clearly living in the Last Days:

      A prior email we sent showed that the foundation for the Mark of the Beast is quickly being laid. The governments of the world are telling everyone to take the mRNA based “vaccine”, and many are now insisting that anyone who doesn’t take it will have restrictions placed upon them. These restrictions include expulsion from higher education, travel restrictions, gathering restrictions, and employment restrictions. Many universities and businesses are now forcing students and employees to take the vaccine or be expelled from school or terminated from their job. The United Kingdom and France have even suggested that those that don’t take the vaccine should not be able to “buy or sell” (Rev 13:17).  Does that phrase ring a bell?  This should tell everyone that we are indeed heading into the last days.

Large Cities are not advised for Christians these Last Days:

      Before the 3^rd temple can be built, there will be a war in Israel in which it will be surrounded by its Arab neighbors. It is this very short battle that causes the “treaty to be confirmed” (Dan 9:27) in which the Jews are then permitted to build the temple. Before the battle, we will see Israel surrounded by its enemies as the Scriptures foretell. With the increasing tension in the Middle East, we already see many of the surrounding nations as enemies of Israel.

      Here is what the Scriptures advise us to do as this unfolds. The first part of the instruction is for Jerusalem and Israel specifically, and the remaining instructions are for everyone, including us. “… when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near. Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country stay out of the city. For these are the days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written.” (Luke 21:21 BSB)  Christians are advised to leave the cities if they live in one and if they already live outside the cities to not move back to the cities. The problem we find ourselves in is "when" to move and since we don't know the timing of the events, many have chosen to simply move sooner than later as their jobs provide them the ability to do so. We clearly see these events happening so anytime would be a good time if we are able to do so.

      Over a hundred thousand Christians have already moved out of the larger cities over the last few years to more peaceful places in smaller towns. They intuitively knew we are heading into the last days and they want to avoid the increasing moral decay of cities.  The larger cities will get worse and anyone who stays there may eventually find themselves in a position where moving may prove difficult if not impossible for a variety of reasons.

Delta Adds Surcharge for Unvaccinated Employees

It’s getting closer and closer everyday. If you don’t have the mark of the “vaccine” on your arm then you can’t travel, you can’t work, you can’t enter schools or stadiums and soon you won’t be able to enter a grocery store. So really, you won’t be able to buy or sell anything without the Covid shot mark.  Delta isn’t going to mandate the shot for existing employees but has decided to charge them $200/month to remain shot-less. 

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CHICAGO, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines (DAL.N) on Wednesday said employees will have to pay $200 more every month for their company-sponsored healthcare plan if they choose to not be vaccinated against COVID-19.

The move to add a surcharge to health insurance contributions is the latest tactic by corporate America to push employees to get the shots to fight the pandemic.

A number of U.S. companies, including Delta competitor United Airlines (UAL.O), have mandated shots for their employees to protect their operations from the highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus, which has especially hit parts of the country with lower vaccination levels.

President Joe Biden has also urged private businesses to require employees to be vaccinated.

 In a staff memo, Delta Air Chief Executive Ed Bastian said the monthly surcharge would take effect on Nov. 1. He said the surcharge is necessary to address the financial risk the Atlanta-based airline faces from the decision to not vaccinate.

Wade Symons, partner and regulatory resources group leader at global consulting firm Mercer, reckons U.S. companies have reached a "tipping point" for taking stricter measures to motivate employees to get vaccinated.

"We anticipate more companies will announce vaccine mandates and surcharges in the coming weeks," he said.

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/delta-add-200-monthly-health-insurance-charge-unvaccinated-staff-2021-08-25/

Former UK Commander Says Biden Should be Court-Martialed

 Biden has really screwed up in Afghanistan. Our enemies are gloating over America’s newly perceived weakness. The Taliban has billions of dollars of our military equipment. Thousands of Americans have been left behind. Biden is the number one military officer called commander in chief. For this reason he shouldn’t be impeached but instead should be court-martialed. 

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/former-uk-commander-afghanistan-calls-004944474.html

Lake Mead Drying Up

 As you watch this video, take note that “America’s Sin City” is Las Vegas. They get their water from Lake Mead. If it goes much lower Las Vegas may not be able to flush the toilets. What would happen then to “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas”?  Where would Americans go to flaunt their sin?

https://youtu.be/YRKDCbKHxWI

Biden Calls On Companies to Mandate Vaccine for All Employees

 The news gets more interesting every day concerning the Covid shot.  Remember, it's NOT a vaccine because it doesn't prevent you from getting the disease. They tell us that the shot WILL prevent the severity of the symptoms and maybe keep you out of the hospital.

Yesterday the FDA approved the Pfizer shot.  They really must have pushed through the "long term studies" of the shot that we weren't supposed to have until 2023.  But I guess the emergency status of this fearful pandemic has made them push the "long term" protocol into just a few months.

Now that that's happened, Biden thinks every company should force every employee to get the shot or be fired.

Maybe this is how Civil Wars start?  

President Joe Biden said on Aug. 23 that U.S. companies should impose vaccination requirements.

“Today I’m calling on more companies in the private sector to step up with vaccine requirements that will reach millions more people. If you’re a business leader, a nonprofit leader, a state or local leader, who has been waiting for full FDA approval to require vaccinations, I call on you now to do that,” Biden said.

“Require it. Do what I did last month. Require your employees to get vaccinated or face strict requirements.”

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued approval for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine on Aug. 23, making it the first vaccine to receive approval from the drug regulator.

COVID-19 is the disease caused by the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus.

Agency officials said clinical trial data show that the vaccine is effective in preventing infection from the virus, as well as limiting the severity of the disease and the cases of hospitalization, in regard to breakthrough infections.

Some companies, jurisdictions, and groups have been hesitating to mandating vaccines. One motivation, some said, was that no COVID-19 vaccines were approved by the FDA, aside from emergency use authorization.

Shortly after the FDA’s announcement, New York mandated vaccines for teachers and other educators, New Jersey imposed requirements for educators and state workers, and the Pentagon mandated the Pfizer vaccine for service members.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, a top adviser to Biden, said earlier this month that he expected numerous mandates to be imposed once a vaccine received full FDA approval.

Biden issued new rules last month that require federal workers and contractors to get vaccinated or submit to regular COVID-19 testing.

“Vaccination requirements have been around for decades. Students, health care professionals, our troops are typically required to receive vaccinations to prevent everything from polio to smallpox, measles, mumps, rubella,” Biden said on Aug. 23. “In fact, the reason most people in America don’t worry about polio, smallpox, measles, mumps, and rubella today is because of vaccines. It only makes sense to require a vaccine to stop the spread of COVID-19.”

Here;  Biden Calls on Companies to Mandate COVID-19 Vaccination (theepochtimes.com)

Pretty soon, if we stay on this track, every American will need to show their Covid mark in order to buy or sell anything.

We are now hearing numbers that 30-40% of Americans are not yet vaccinated.  The fact that they aren't, even though it's been free for all to get it, means that they have no desire or plans to get vaccinated.

So the government will put pressure on them to submit or else!  When this happens, we don't know what it night look like when 30-40% refuse orders.  

Isn't it amazing to think that we had never even heard of COVID just 1 1/2 years ago!  Isn't it amazing how quickly prophetic events can unfold?

"If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping."--Mark 13:36

Taliban Going Door to Door Executing Christians

If you were a follower of Christ in Afghanistan you would have good reason to believe that the Great Tribulation had fallen on the earth. I don’t think any of us Americans can imagine the terror of being hunted down by a bunch of crazed, demonic rapists who might torture you before they kill you. And of course they give praise to their demon-god by saying “Allah akbar!” before every murder.  Can we remember to hold these folks up in our prayers?

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 Frontier Alliance International, a global Christian missionary organization, released a statement last week stating that the Taliban in Afghanistan is going door-to-door, searching for Christians and executing them.

TALIBAN GOING DOOR-TO-DOOR

The Taliban has a hit list of known Christians they are targeting to pursue and kill. The US Embassy is defunct and there is no longer a safe place for believers to take refuge. All borders to neighboring countries are closed and all flights to and from have been halted, with the exception of private planes. People are fleeing into the mountains looking for asylum. They are fully reliant on God, who is the only One who can and will protect them.

The Taliban are going door-to-door taking women and children. The people must mark their house with an “X” if they have a girl over 12 years old, so that the Taliban can take them. If they find a young girl and the house was not marked they will execute the entire family. If a married woman 25 years or older has been found, the Taliban promptly kill her husband, do whatever they want to her, and then sell her as a sex slave.

https://www.israel365news.com/196263/taliban-going-door-to-door-executing-christians/

Lockdown Lunacy in Australia

It’s being reported that Australia has about 1-2 Covid deaths per day in a nation of 25 million. But evidently that’s enough to mandate a police state.  Arrest teens hanging out at a park. Send home workers who don’t have the correct Covid passport. And the video of police beating and arresting people who just want to come out of their homes is quite disturbing.  This isn’t Iran, it’s Australia!  As godless people become the majority in any country we can expect to see liberal lunacy and futile thinking infect their leaders. And yes, if Jesus tarries in his return, America will soon be joining the lunatics in Australia and Europe.

Watch the video

 https://youtu.be/qPK1fwJ_WwE

The Giant “Living Statue” Coming to a City Near You

 I listened to Jan Markell Show from Saturday, August 21 titled Worshipping the Beast and His Image. The show talks about how technology is making it possible for “The Giant”’s creators to make a 100 foot tall moveable statue that can morph into the likeness of any person the programmers want it to be.

As you watch the video clip from Today Show in May, listen for things like “celebrate humanity” and “save the planet”.  These folks are not holding a Biblical worldview.  Furthermore, the Bible tells us that one day all people will be forced to bow to a big statue replica of the Antichrist.  And if the left-behind people refuse then they will be killed.  This statue could be a forerunner of what the Antichrist will use.

Check it out and keep looking up!

https://youtu.be/QHdSxnLUxlY

5 Minute Video Exposes Truth About Slavery

 How many of us are sick, sick, sick of Black Lives Matter and hearing stories of canceling famous white men because they owned slaves 300 years ago?  Here in MN we had to rename a lake in Mpls because "Lake Calhoun" was found offensive.  It's now called Lake Bde-Maka-Ska.  What did Mr Calhoun do 200 years ago?  Something to do with slaves no doubt.

Please, please, please watch this 5 minute video by Candace Owens (a black woman) and forward it on to your liberal, "America sucks!", family, friends and co-workers.  If we can cast a light on this huge lie maybe we can begin to stamp out Critical Race Theory from being taught in schools.  Maybe we can get millions of black Americans to quit playing the "Victim!" card and get on with their lives!  Maybe black Americans can be proud partners in this "American experiment" and quit looking for excuses as to why the most dangerous thing in America to a black man is...another black man.

Watch video here;  A Short History of Slavery | PragerU

Remember, the story of mankind started with sin in the garden.  All people are sinners regardless of color. But the truth is that white people in white countries did more to stop slavery than any other group.  As the video points out, there are an estimated 700,000 black slaves being held by black masters TODAY in Africa alone!  That's more slaves than ever existed in America!!