Freemasonry - Chapter 13

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I gave her time to repent, and she does not want to repent of her immorality. Behold, I will throw her on a bed of sickness, and those who commit adultery with her into great tribulation, unless they repent of her deeds. And I will kill her children with pestilence, and all the churches will know that I am He who searches the minds and hearts; and I will give to each one of you according to your deeds. But I say to you, the rest who are in Thyatira, who do not hold this teaching, who have not known the deep things of Satan, as they call them -- I place no other burden on you.”</div> <bR> <div> Those involved in Freemasonry should take these words of Jesus Christ to heart. Jezebel brought the worship of Baal and Ashteroth to Israel, and she stands today as a symbol of those who lead the children of God into the worship of false deities. The phrase “she teaches and leads them...to eat things sacrificed to idols” is a spiritual picture of teaching and leading others to embrace false doctrines and the worship of false gods. This Freemasonry does as it sets before men a table to feast from that is filled with the doctrines of demons.</div> <bR> <div> God has warned that He will bring a severe judgment upon all who commit adultery (spiritual unfaithfulness) as a result of Jezebel’s influence, unless they repent. The Lord Jesus Christ, Yahshua the Messiah, then makes reference to these teachings as “the deep things of Satan.” This also is a fitting reference to Freemasonry for it holds to the Luciferian doctrines.</div> <bR> <div> In a prophetic sign, Hurricane Isabel reached its peak of intensity on September 11, 2003 with top winds of 165 miles per hour, and it made landfall on the Outer Banks of North Carolina on September 18, 2003. The number 18 is significant to occultists as it is 6 + 6 + 6. The name Isabel is a variation of the name Jezebel. I wrote about the significance of this storm in the book “Babylon Burning.” [<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Georgia" ><A HREF="[http://www.heart4god.ws/id493.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="[http://www.heart4god.ws/id493.htm"><U><U>http://www.heart4god.ws/id493.htm</U></U></A></FONT> ]</div> <bR> <div> Isabel shut down the nation’s government in Washington DC for two days as it toppled many ancient trees and cut power to 120,000 residents in the city, and approximately 6 million people on the East Coast. A news article reporting on the results of Hurricane Isabel stated that the lights were out at The Supreme Court. This was at a time when the nation’s highest court was making rulings to remove the Ten Commandments from all court houses and was also making numerous rulings in favor of homosexuality. The lights were truly out at the Supreme Court.</div> <bR> <div> I found the lead article on AOL’s website to be pregnant with meaning as it was titled, “Death, Destruction Follow in Isabel’s Wake.” Yahweh will judge the spirit of Babylon, which is the spirit of Jezebel.</div> <bR> <div> Revelation 18:2-4</div> <div> And he cried out with a mighty voice, saying, “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a dwelling place of demons and a prison of every unclean spirit, and a prison of every unclean and hateful bird. For all the nations have drunk of the wine of the passion of her immorality, and the kings of the earth have committed acts of immorality with her...” I heard another voice from heaven, saying, “Come out of her, my people, so that you will not participate in her sins and receive of her plagues...”</div> <bR> <div> We live in an hour when Satan is bringing his plans to maturity through those agents and agencies that are within his employ. Many have been deceived in order to entice them to join organizations that are under the rule and guidance of Lucifer. He has filled the world with the spirit of Babylon, and Yahweh has testified:</div> <bR> <div> Revelation 18:8</div> <div> For this reason in one day her plagues will come, pestilence and mourning and famine, and she will be burned up with fire; for the Lord God who judges her is strong.</div> <bR> <div> Do not be found inside of Babylon when her judgment comes. Heed the cry of the Spirit of Christ in this hour which is calling, “Come out of her, My people.”</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 5281 WIDTH="811"><div> <IMG SRC="a06c8c40.png" border=0 width="456" height="452" ALT="Presentations X3 Drawing" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> Pictured here is President George W Bush with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki. President Bush is in effect the ruler of Babylon. This is true not just politically, but spiritually as well.</div> <bR> <div> In August of 2006 I wrote an article titled “SLEEPER, AWAKE!” In that article I recounted how even in this hour the plans of Satan are moving forward and that he is using key individuals to introduce great apostasy to the church.</div> <bR> <div> Following is an excerpt from that article:</div> <bR> <div> A false prophet is not merely someone who claims to have a prophetic gift. It is anyone who “professes” to be someone, or something they are not. The President can proclaim the name of the Lord repeatedly, but this will not gain him access to the kingdom of heaven. Only those who do the will of the Father will enter in. Has George W. Bush done the will of the Father?</div> <bR> <div> The first of the ten commandments states, “You shall have no other gods before Me.” More literal translations render this, “You shall have no other gods in my presence...”</div> <bR> <div> Christian, I ask you to exercise the most basic level of spiritual discernment. The first commandment given by God to Moses was one that directed His people to have no other gods. Yahweh alone was to be named among them, worshiped among them, honored among them. An Israelite who served any other god was to be cut off from among the true followers of Yahweh. Yahweh would not accept those who served Him and served Baal. He would not accept those who served Him and Ashtoreth, or Molech, or any of the gods of Egypt...</div> <bR> <div> Islam is a religion that does not recognize Yahweh. Instead they recognize a god that is no god at all, whose name is Allah. Islam teaches that there is a way to god other than through Jesus Christ,  Yahshua the Messiah. Yahshua, in contrast said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father but by Me...”</div> <bR> <div> What was played out during the national prayer service following the events of September 11, 2001 was a re-enactment of what occurred thousands of years ago when the priests of Baal stood shoulder to shoulder with the priests of Yahweh. It brought judgment then, and it will invite the judgment of God today. Tell me, if I am wrong, “What was different from this prayer service and what happened years ago in Israel? What difference is there in a prophet of Baal and a minister of Allah?”</div> <bR> <div> What I am asking for is the most basic level of discernment. Has Yahweh changed His mind concerning the first commandment? Will He now tolerate other gods being worshiped alongside Him? Is He no longer a jealous God? Are there now many ways to approach Him, outside of His Son, Jesus Christ, Yahshua the Messiah? Or are those who come another way still thieves and robbers?...</div> <bR> <div> At a press conference held in England, a reporter asked President Bush if he believes that Christians and Muslims worship the same god. Bush’s answer was an emphatic “Yes.” The transcript can be viewed on the Internet if any are inclined to look it up.</div> <bR> <div> Much more is revealed in the President’s speeches given at the Muslim Iftar dinners for the past five years. The seeds of the coming persecution of faithful Christians are observed as the President’s words are examined. President George W. Bush is the first president to have hosted a Muslim Iftar Dinner in the White House. An Iftar dinner is eaten in the evening, after sunset, during the Muslim religious month of Ramadan. The Muslims fast during the day, and break their fast in the evening with an Iftar Dinner.</div> <bR> <div> In reading these speeches given by the President, certain themes can be seen. First, there is the false teaching that the Christians and Muslims serve the same god. Bush speaks of God, and of the Almighty God, but he never gives a name to God. He further supports this argument by suggesting that there is a commonality to the faith of Jews, Christians, and Muslims as they all hearken back to God’s call on Abraham. He made the following two statements at different dinners. “We see in Islam a religion that traces its origins back to God's call on Abraham.” “As we celebrate this special Iftaar, we renew the ties of friendship that bind all those who trace their faith back to God's call on Abraham.”</div> <bR> <div> No one should think that any of the statements made at these dinners, which were carefully scripted, were not made with tremendous forethought, and specific design...</div> <bR> <div> The second theme evident in Bush’s speeches is that of religious tolerance. This is made much of, and Bush speaks of honoring the Muslim faith. No true follower of Jesus Christ can give such honor to a religion that is false, which serves a pagan god, and which declares that there is another way to God than through Jesus Christ. The Muslim religion states that Jesus was a prophet, while adamantly denying that He is the Son of God. The Muslim religion teaches that Mohammed was a greater prophet than Jesus. In what way can a true Christian believer, one who is born of the Spirit of Christ, and who walks in the Spirit, give any honor to that which denies the deity of Christ? Such teaching is antichrist.</div> <bR> <div> In his speeches Bush also condemns religious bigotry, and lays the evil of the terrorists as the fruit of religious bigotry. In doing so, Bush is laying the groundwork for persecution for those Christians who insist that Jesus Christ alone is the way, the truth, and the life, and that all others are false, deceivers, and thieves and robbers. Such Christians will themselves be labeled as bigots, and as extremists, and will be lumped together with the terrorists of Islam.</div> <bR> <div> What the Spirit has shown me is that there will come great pressure both from the political arena, and the civilian arena, to compromise the truth regarding the person of Christ, His deity, and His uniqueness as the Savior of all men. This pressure is already being applied, as the President repeatedly asserts that the Muslims and Christians serve the same God. Fear will be used as a great tool of the enemy, for multitudes of nominal Christians will fear being labeled as bigots and extremists. They will compromise the truth, accepting lies and deception in order to avoid persecution, whether in the form of public opinion for being “haters” or “narrow-minded,” or in more overt forms.</div> <bR> <div> There is a grand design behind the speeches of the President, and only the naive would believe otherwise. He is the lead spokesman for the most powerful nation on Earth. He has tremendous power to shape public opinion, and from the start of his tenure as president he has consistently used his influence to declare to the world that the Muslim religion is a religion to be honored. The impact on the thinking of Americans has been profound. Over and over the message is heard that Muslims are not the enemy, but that religious extremists are the enemy. Religious extremists can be members of any religion, and the definition of an extremist is repeatedly given as someone who does not exhibit tolerance, and even honor, for the beliefs of other religions.</div> <bR> <div> By this standard, Jesus Christ was the biggest bigot of all, and definitely an extremist. He gave no honor to other gods, and proclaimed Himself to be the only way to the Father. As you read the excerpts I have copied from the President’s speeches, I ask you to exercise discernment, to be wise as serpents, and to recognize that a day is coming soon when those who stand fast in their confession of Christ as the only way to the Father, and who declare all others to be impostors, and deceivers, will incur the wrath of the world. Jesus declared that this must occur before He returns. The true disciples of Christ will be hated by all nations. Yet be encouraged, for when you see these things happening, know that your redemption draws nigh.</div> <bR> <div> The President hosted a Muslim Iftaar dinner at the White House on November 19, 2001, in which he made the following comments.</div> <div> THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, and welcome to the White House. I'm so honored to welcome such distinguished guests and ambassadors during the holy month of Ramadan. </div> <div> America is made better by millions of Muslim citizens. America has close and important relations with many Islamic nations. So it is fitting for America to honor your friendship and the traditions of a great faith by hosting this Iftaar at the White House... </div> <div> Ramadan is a time of fasting and prayer for the Muslim faithful. So tonight we are reminded of God's greatness and His commandments to live in peace and to help neighbors in need. According to Muslim teachings, God first revealed His word in the holy Qur'an to the prophet, Muhammad, during the month of Ramadan. That word has guided billions of believers across the centuries, and those believers built a culture of learning and literature and science. </div> <div> All the world continues to benefit from this faith and its achievements. Ramadan and the upcoming holiday season are a good time for people of different faiths to learn more about each other. </div> <div> -------------------------- </div> <div> The President hosted a Muslim Iftaar dinner at the White House on November 7, 2002, in which he made the following comments. </div> <div> In hosting tonight's Iftaar, I send a message to all the nations represented by their ambassadors here tonight: America treasures your friendship. America honors your faith. </div> <div> We see in Islam a religion that traces its origins back to God's call on Abraham. We share your belief in God's justice, and your insistence on man's moral responsibility... </div> <div> One of the deepest commitments of America is tolerance. No one should be treated unkindly because of the color of their skin or the content of their creed. No one should be unfairly judged by appearance or ethnic background, or religious faith. We must uphold these values of progress and pluralism and tolerance. </div> <div> George Washington said that America gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance. This was our policy at our nation's founding; this is our policy today. America rejects all forms of religious intolerance. America grieves with all the victims of religious bigotry. And America opposes all who commit evil in God's name. </div> <div> ------------------- </div> <div> The President hosted a Muslim Iftaar dinner at the White House on October 28, 2003, in which he made the following comments.</div> <div> THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. Ramadan Kareem. Welcome to the White House. I'm pleased to host all of you, our distinguished guests, during this blessed month of Ramadan. </div> <div> For Muslims in America, and around the world, this holy time is set aside for prayer and fasting. It is also a good time for people of all faiths to reflect on the values we hold common -- love of family, gratitude to God, and a commitment to religious freedom. America is a land of many faiths -- and we honor and welcome and value the Muslim faith... </div> <div> I want to thank the American Muslim leaders who are here with us today. I appreciate my friends coming. I particularly want to thank Imam Faizul Khan, who will lead us in prayer. </div> <div> According to the teachings of Islam, Ramadan commemorates the revelation of God's word in the Holy Koran to the prophet Mohammed. In this season, Muslims come together to remember their dependence on God, and to show charity to their neighbors. Fasting during Ramadan helps Muslims focus on God's greatness, to grow in virtue, and cultivate compassion toward those who live in poverty and hunger... </div> <div> As we defend liberty and justice abroad, we must always honor those values here at home. America rejects all forms of ethnic and religious bigotry... </div> <div> Islam is a religion that brings hope and comfort to good people across America and around the world. Tonight we honor the contributions of Muslims and the tradition of Islam by hosting this Iftaar at the White House. </div> <div> I wish you all a very blessed Ramadan, and may God bless. </div> <div> --------------- </div> <div> The President hosted a Muslim Iftaar dinner at the White House on November 10, 2004, in which he made the following comments. </div> <div> For Muslims in America and around the world, Ramadan is a special time of reflection, fasting, and charity. It is a time to think of the less fortunate, and to share God's gifts with those in need. It is a time of spiritual growth and prayer -- and the heartfelt prayers offered by Muslims across America are a blessing for our whole nation... </div> <div> Freedom is not America's gift to the world; freedom is the Almighty God's gift to each man and woman in this world. </div> <div> -------------------- </div> <div> The President hosted a Muslim Iftaar dinner at the White House on October 17, 2005, in which he made the following comments.</div> <div> To promote greater understanding between our cultures, I have encouraged American families to travel abroad, to visit with Muslim families. And I have encouraged American families to host exchange students from the Muslim world. I have asked young Americans to study the language and customs of the broader Middle East. And for the first time in our nation's history, we have added a Koran to the White House Library. (Applause.)<I>...</I> </div> <div> As we celebrate this special Iftaar, we renew the ties of friendship that bind all those who trace their faith back to God's call on Abraham.</div> <div> [Source: <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Georgia" ><A HREF="http://www.whitehouse.gov" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.whitehouse.gov"><U><U>www.whitehouse.gov</U></U></A></FONT> ]</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Conclusion:</div> <bR> <div> The last book of the Bible speaks much about the spirit of Babylon and Yahweh’s judgment upon all who join in her harlotry and immorality. Even so, the last days before the return of Christ are to be marked by this same spirit which will spread confusion over the entire world. The call of Yahweh in this hour is to “come out of her My people, lest you participate in her sins and partake of her plagues.”</div> <bR> <div> The Lord Jesus Christ, Yahshua the Messiah told His disciples,</div> <bR> <div> Matthew 10:16</div> <div> “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.”</div> <bR> <div> In order to walk wisely we must examine all things carefully, and not be as children in our thinking. We do live in evil days, yet our Lord has promised to be with us always, even to the end of the age. Even as Satan the adversary is bringing his plans to maturity, so too is Yahweh. We are not to fear, but to remain expectant as we anticipate the appearing of the Lord.</div> <bR> <div> It is my hope that as you understand the schemes of the enemy that you will prepare your heart to resist all his subtle lies and the pressure that is being applied to compromise your faith in Yahshua as the only source of salvation, and the only way to fellowship with God the Father. We never manifest the Spirit of Christ by compromising with error. The Spirit of Christ is the Spirit of Truth. Christ told His disciples that He did not come to bring peace, but a sword. A sword divides.</div> <bR> <div> May all God’s elect be granted grace to stand in the evil day.</div> <bR> <div> May you be blessed with peace and understanding in these days!</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="id563.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Drying Up the Waters of Babylon"><U>Addendum: Drying Up the Waters of Babylon</U></A></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>