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 Socialism on Judgment Day? by Steve Gallagher

“You call yourself a Christian, where is your compassion for the poor?” demanded the cheeky student. Dr. Jenkins knew that the girl had been thoroughly brainwashed into the European socialism that has overtaken American universities. He also suspected that she spoke for the rest of the students in his economics class.

The good professor was about to respond with a rant that would make Rush Limbaugh proud when a sudden burst of inspiration stopped him short and sent him in a different direction. “How many of you believe that socialism is the answer for the American economy?” he asked. The show of hands was disheartening, if not surprising.

“Okay, let’s put it to the test. I propose that from this moment forward, we handle the grading of this course on a socialistic model. We are going to apply the principles of socialism—that great social equalizer—to the scoring of your tests. From now on,” he continued, “I’m going to average out all your grades and give everyone—no matter how poorly or how well you did on the test—the same grade. That’s socialism. Do you agree to this arrangement?” The students looked around unsure of themselves until the sassy girl once again took it upon herself to represent the entire class. “We agree!”

The first test under the new system was administered the following week. As promised, Dr. Jenkins calculated the scores and the median grade of C+ was applied to each student’s record. Diligent students were suddenly becoming nervous about this new arrangement while the laggards were quietly ecstatic.

Three weeks later, he gave the second test, only now even the “A” students were noticeably unmotivated. This time the average grade across-the-board had dropped to a dismal D. By the end of the school year—having been gutted of any motivation to put forth real effort —the entire class had flunked! It was a lesson in economics those students would never forget.

As I pondered this enlightening story, I had my own revelation. “Wait a minute,” I exclaimed to myself, “that’s exactly what’s happened in the Church!”

In our case, it has been the biblical principle of grace that has become the Great Equalizer. Over the past century, ear-tickling preachers have emphasized the “grace message” at the expense of the equally important subjects of obedience, righteousness and holiness–leaving people with the sense that anyone who shows the slightest inclination, no matter how they actually live their lives, are assured of eternal life.

Also de-emphasized has been the vital doctrine that Jesus Christ will render to every person rewards in accordance to their deeds. A bland “one-size-fits-all” concept of heaven has replaced the biblical teaching that our efforts for Christ will one day be richly rewarded with a greater capacity to enjoy God.

Since a righteous life, sacrificial love or consecrated living are not expected of God’s people and since everyone receives the same benefits of salvation, there is no reason to press in to know God; no reason to strive against one’s lower nature; no reason to reject worldly enticements; no reason to do much of anything except show up for church on Sundays. Is it any wonder then that the Church has lost her power and her fire?

The whole concept of socialism looks good to idealistic students in the sterile environment of a university classroom, but the reality of it in the workplace is another matter. Likewise, in seminary, it may seem like a good idea to promote a cheap version of God’s grace, but it doesn’t work in the real world of Christianity. In both cases, people are taught that those who strive for the best will be penalized, while the careless—in the name of Compassion—will be granted a free ride.

Thank God that He is not bound to man’s corruptions of His truth! Those who buy into the notion of cheap grace are only cheating themselves, for the age-old maxim that “you reap what you sow” will prove to be true in the end.

And it is right that it is so for the Lord has mercifully created a just system where every human being—regardless of his status in life—will receive precisely what he has shown he desired. As the apostle said, “He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” (2 Corinthians 9:6)

No, you can rest assured that there will be no socialistic formulas at work on Judgment Day. “Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done.” (Revelation 22:12)

from: http://www.eternalweight.com/socialism-on-judgment-day/


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 2014/8/4 11:42Profile









 Re: Socialism on Judgment Day? by Steve Gallagher

how dare that professor take the Economy of God, and married it up with the filthy polis of fallen man.

If you think what we know see in America is free market capitalism, think again: its CRONY Capitalism...its the same kind of spirit that had the disciples fussing about who would sit left and right of Jesus.

Crony Capitalism is too big to fail banks getting trillions of fiat currency GIVEN to them, so they can sit on that filthy lucre, and NOT help beleaguered home owners NOT get forclosed on.....instead these banks put that money into the stock market, so they can get those big bonus'......don't tell me, I grew up in that foul world, I know all the games, whether they be the military-petroleum-banking-prison-industrial game...doesn't matter.

Vengeance is mine, saith the LORD. Judgment is coming.

and don't think i'm making a defense for socialism.

 2014/8/4 13:31
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 Re: Socialism on Judgment Day? by Steve Gallagher

Just as Socialism is a proven failure in the economics of a nation, the notion of cheap grace that is being preached in so many churhces today goes completely the opposite direction of what Jesus taught.

The unscriptural belief that a Christian has to sin every day, and God accepts everyone into His Kingdom, even the so called (Gay Christian) has no basis in the Word of God. It is a false teaching, and is a very dangerous doctrine because there is no repentance in this false gospel. Man remains unchanged and is made to feel comfortable in his sins.

If we call ourselves Christians and desire to follow Jesus,we are going to have to do it on His terms.

"And He was saying to them all, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me. "For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake, he is the one who will save it."… (Luke 19:23,24).

"Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God."…(1 Corinthians 6:9,10).


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Mike

 2014/8/4 16:53Profile









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Brilliant word from Steve Gallagher, thank you for posting this brother Greg. A friend of mine was just asking me this today at lunch, "do you think there will be different levels in heaven"??? I simply don't know but there will be different rewards, and for all we know that could mean different "levels" in heaven.

As brother Steve mentions in his astute observations, there will be no "one size fits all" reward on judgement day for Jesus says very clearly “My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done.” (Revelation 22:12)

 2014/8/4 19:05
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I believe that the Word of God is very clear that it is important what is being built on the foundation of Jesus Christ. Those that are building gold, silver, and precious stones will be rewarded, but those that are building wood, hay, and stubble, will have their works burnt up by the fire.

In Revelation the promises and rewards are to the overcomers.

"By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person’s work. If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be saved—even though only as one escaping through the flames." (1 Corinthians 3:10-15).

This is just one of the rewards promised to overcomers:

"But that which ye have already hold fast till I come. And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father. And I will give him the morning star." (Revelation 2:25-28).


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