Reason for Truth

Are Christians biblically commanded to ALWAYS DO EVERYTHING the government tells them to do? What about when going to war? I am not confusing the WW2 time period with today. These are two different times in history, two different generations, which very different moral values. That being said, the principle of biblical moral grounds for obeying government is just the same. It seems that World War II was the last war that I see as definitively morally justified to warrant war. War leads to death and destruction on all sides in order to squelch evil. Today, I am going to show you that for the most part, we are to follow the government, but the Bible is clear that we are to avoid EXTREME PATRIOTISM as well. What is "Extreme Patriotism"? In light of Romans 13:1 as a primary verse which says, "Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgement." (There is also Romans 13:3-13:5 which speak further to the issue.)

But, there is more to God's position on the ethics and morality of listening to government when we look at the Bible. For example, just because a government (often an immoral or biblically immorally run government) commands (Christians to) war, doesn't mean the that war is justifiable biblically. As such, we as individual Christians act rightly/biblically when we critically analyze the WHY behind THAT we are to go to war. After all, war entails death, destruction, injury and mental scars that last a lifetime. As such, we are called to analyze government mandates with a biblical worldview and act rightly in light of what God says. And if a godless government asks Christians to fight a biblically immoral war and kill or harm other human beings, we are called as Christians to analyze that war and our level of involvement in military service. This is a touchy subject and I am VERY patriotic. That said, I serve God before I serve any government or human leader(s). I pray this episode brings more clarity than it does emotion. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to our channel! Join our COMMUNITY at: www.StevenGarofalo.Com

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God’s people are called to practice “HOSPITALITY”, for at any time we may be entertaining angels. We are going to address that subject in PART2. For today, on the flip side, I want to define wise generosity-meaning how are we as Christians to give? I have seen my fair share of Christians abuse this verse and other parts of God’s Word by selfishly taking from other Christians when they are not in need-failing to give back in return (when they are fully able), saying not to expect anything in return. So which is true? That's what we are going to address in today's episode.

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The Prophet Isaiah who lived between 740-680 B.C. Was a “Social Reformer”-but not in the way that we think of a social reformer today. Today, I am going show you in brief how much things really HAVE NOT changed in almost 3000 years. And, in the end my conclusion is simply to say: “YOU THINK WE WOULD HAVE LEARNED...BY NOW”!

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Human beings tend to see God’s grace, patients and forgiveness as either being limitless, or having some arbitrary pre-set limit that we tend to assign or define personally. Today, I am going to show you that when it comes to God’s desire for all to come to repent of their sin and authentically follow Jesus as Lord and Savior-that even the worst of the worst sinners find NO limit to God’s forgiveness and acceptance. Let’s jump right in.

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In today’s uncertain world, we tend to have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Today, I am going to show you what king Solomon says in Ecclesiastes about sleeping well and what keeps us up at night. Let’s jump right in.

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I’m young enough to understand today’s culture but old enough to remember a day when men and women of godly character were elevated as role models. Today, I am going to make the simple case that a core factor in America’s decline is found in the lack of faithful Christian Role Models. What I mean by faithful role model is not today’s famous speakers who failed and rose from the ashes, but those who consistently lived a faithful life to God, wife, husband, children and community as opposed to those who did wrong and were elevated to a popular platform based on those failures. Let’s get started.

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It seems like since the Covid Virus that society, even families are so divided. By WHY? Today, I am going to show you why-FIRST by what the secular world of psychology and second by the biblical words of Jesus Christ Himself. Let’s get started.

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Margaret Thatcher once said, “Watch your thoughts, for they will become actions. Watch your actions, for they'll become... habits. Watch your habits for they will forge your character. Watch your character, for it will make your destiny.”-MARGARET THATCHER
Paul said in Romans 12:2, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect” (Romans 12:2).
God's Word is clear that our thoughts and actions are accountable to God and hold consequences. Tune in to hear more!

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If you are new to the community, I (Steven Garofalo) have been friends with David Berkowitz for many years. I wrote about him in one of my books which made it to a pastor in Dallas, TX who ministered to David for many years and David contacted me. That was many years ago and we still write letter in Christian fellowship. Please be praying for David, see his website at www.AriseAndShine.Org and enjoy today's episode directly from two of David's letters to me.

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At PRESENT, The United States of America has the largest Christian population in the world, with Christians making up over 70% of the country’s overall population. This begs the question as to WHAT DID MAKE AMERICA GREAT? Was it our capitalist system? Our freedoms? Our money? Our spirit? I would assert that you can plug any and all of these things into one SIMPLE REASON which is our putting God in FRONT of our lives, our culture, laws, values, and money. 

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