Was Jesus a Syrian Palestinian?
The money changers for example had to be at the Temple because FX currency had graven images on it which couldn't be used to tithe the Second Temple
@unabomber @shortstories
You're making the same mistake the Jews made about Jesus. That he was there to over throw Rome.
Jesus also didn't care about the images on coins. And I quote, "Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s"
Because what is God's has no value to a man that wants money in the first place. God wants soft tender hearts that seek to serve him. That is what the faithful owe to God.
In fact, Jesus went as far as to say, follow me and expect to be brutally murdered for it. That's far from the illustration you drew, where Christianity overthrew Rome.
The rejection is expected. It's prophecied that those who follow Jesus will be hated by the world. And, those that dabble in the occult would be given strong delusions, just as you are being thrown in too recieving. Blasphemy, heresy, and nonsense.
I have seen this depiction in a 1000 variations. The same lies, with new twists. That is growing stronger as time draws closer to the end.
Take it from a man who has drank from both cups. That was taught a lie about aliens, and dark murder games. I rejected the first cup, and knelt in submission before Christ. I know how deep the lies go, I suggest you turn back.
> Jesus also didn't care about the images on coins. And I quote, "Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s"
> Because what is God's has no value to a man that wants money in the first place. God wants soft tender hearts that seek to serve him. That is what the faithful owe to God.
Yes, and it was also a callback to Genesis when God created man in God's image. The coin bears Caesar's image and therefore ultimately belongs to Caesar, but we humans bear God's image and ultimately belong to God whether we like it or not.
Bit of a stretch. It's talking about idols to worship instead of God. But, I could imagine a pharisee taking it that far. Money is not an idol unless you make it one.
Ceasar's image on the coin was similar to the mark of the beast in the book of revelation
They put images of god's on coins and those god's were also political officials
TobGive to Ceasar what is Ceasear's is not the same as to give to Caesar what is not Caesar's
If Caesar owns a coin with his graven image on it and then gives that coin to someone else and tells them that coin belongs to them then the coin belongs to the other person not Caesar
If you approve of the government system that has people worship politicians who are on coins then that is similar to worshiping the image of the beast
Condemnantion is for those who both worship the beast and also take the mark of the beast
If you only take the mark but do not worship the beast system then both requirements are not met
It is ok to use money as long as you do not worship the government monetary beast system
Your last point demonstrates what I initially said. It's only an idol, if you make it one.
@Beefy @vic @unabomber
I said what I said because Jesus never said in the new testament translations that I have seen that it is morally right to use violence to collect taxes to pay for services that people did not agree to
& that Caesar being on the coin might be more of a condemnation of worship of Caesar not an approval of the tax system
Jesus also endorsed giving stuff to people that try to rob you if I understand correctly but Jesus did not say it was ok to be the person who robs people
Seems reasonable.
In regards to the beast symbol. While it is true that buying and selling will only be able be done to those wearing the symbol. It's not made clear if it'll be a physical symbol or a spiritual mark.
From my experience, which, like most spiritual things, is hard to prove or confirm with others. It's sort of, 'trust me bro' I've seen them first hand. Which is true. But, again, I can't fully demonstrate to you. I believe that the mark will be spiritual, the economic system will be controlled by them. So, it's not the money it self. But, who controls it. And, their allegiances do not lie with God.
I base this on my experiences with people that serve Satan, and the multibillion dollar industries they run. I've had a pretty rubbish time trying to tell them I'm not interested in joining them. It's actually their demonstrations of the demonic that lead me to Christ. I'm both cursed and blessed to understand this world more than I'd like. WHich is why I'm adimant in saying, our money system, as it current stands, is not the beast system. Although, I believe that will change in the coming decade. That's a guess though.
I would consider the current system a precursor.
@Beefy @shortstories @vic @unabomber Money is the root of all evil, if we make ourselves god's the ultimate sin,thru luxurious living whosoever loveth and maketh a lie to bring forth the abomination that causes desolation the coming Mark of the Beast system will be a world wide system of control no one will be able to buy or sell without the number of man,these systems are not complete but will be sooner than one might expect.The deception thru time will be completed
**The love of money...
And, yes. I believe Peter Theil will (attempt) to use brainchips that override human will to accomplish this. They've already chipped some people.
I believe they're trying to force end time conditions. Not necessarily that it is time. But, this is just guesses. No one knows that time, obviously.
Since we're already down this rabbit hole. I believe the current cost of living crises, and employment issues are being deliberately made so that such technology will be more appealing to youths who have never known any form of economic prosperity. But, again, just guesses.
@Beefy @shortstories @vic @unabomber
"How long will it be before these astonishing things are fulfilled? "Time,Times and half a time", Daniel heard but could not understand.Because he was in the Time Before Christ we are in the half a time and those with eyes to see and ears to hear can discern this
Only God knows. But, if you want me to guess: Once GOVID is setup. Then the next state is to chip and tie into GOVID.
GOVID seems precursor though. We're still operating as seperate nations still.
I would guess 10 years at most before we see this drop. Given that I believe it'll be tied into the 6G network.
There's aproximately 10 years between each gen. 3g, released in 2000's 4g in 2010's, 5g in 2020.
I would guess 6G will be 2030, if it's not sped up via A.I research.
It's also important to note. Just because they try to do this, if it's achieved, it doesn't necessitate the coming of the Anti Christ. But, like I said before. I think a strong attempt is being made to try and force the conditions for that to occur.
@Scubbie @shortstories @vic @unabomber While I was taught not money itself, but avarice (love of money) is the root of all kinds of evil — generally I like the way you‘re vigilant to the Signs of the Times.
@shortstories @vic @unabomber I’m just some guy on the internet, but I’d suggest reading this (ie “Render unto Caesar”) in light of the Parable of the Talents
@KingOfWhiteAmerica @vic @unabomber
'I’m just some guy on the internet, but I’d suggest reading this (ie “Render unto Caesar”) in light of the Parable of the Talents'
What do you claim, "Render unto Caesar" has to do with the parable of the Talents?
@shortstories @vic @unabomber In reference to your statement:
If Caesar owns a coin with his graven image on it and then gives that coin to someone else and tells them that coin belongs to them then the coin belongs to the other person not Caesar
In the Parable of the Talents, the “Rich Man” gives a large amount of gold to three different men; and in the parable’s closing, it’s evident he did so with the very serious expectation of them returning a profit. Those who did so, were rewarded because they could be trusted with it. But only punishment awaited the man that buried his relatively-small (but still rather large) amount.
I bring this up because it’s illustrative of the reasons both God and the State have, for entrusting citizens of the kingdom with resources under their authority.
Nothing. Two seperate points of discussion.
The money represents what God has given you as a man, and what you do with that which is given to you.
Considered in light fath with out works is dead religion. It was stressing the importance using what has been given to you. Be it your time, skill, teaching, words of wisdom, so on so forth.
Further more, Jesus was clear in his message that we as followers are to do our best to not put any stumbling block to others that might criticise the faith. So we were told to pay our taxes, respect authority, even if they're bad people. To follow the laws of the land where they do not violate God's laws. Which is why Jesus said to render unto ceasers what is ceasers. It also makes it clear that he is not seeking to over throw the Roman Empire. The thing that the Jews were expecting from the Messiah.
Now that's just completely untrue. If you think money is the mark of the beast. You're not understanding the spiritual mark that the fallen have.