What Is Lost?

 

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What is lost when you fail to love?

What is lost when you neglect to respect what belongs to the Lord?

What is lost when you lack honor and a code of conduct? When you fail to honor those who are honorable and those who served before you?

What is lost when you destroy what belongs to the Lord?

Who are you? How would you describe your character? Are you honest, trustworthy, honorable, decent, kind, brave, calm, disciplined, humble, and charitable?

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WWJS?

Would Jesus Christ say, "I know you? You are as I have known you from the first, as a little child. Come, child, you have served the Lord well."?

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The core principle of the American military—leaving no one behind—must extend to the care and honor of our veterans who have bravely sacrificed their lives in service.

If we truly uphold this principle, it is unacceptable for veterans to be mistreated when they speak out.

We must resist the temptation to empower those already in positions of authority and protect the essential freedoms of speech that enable us to address critical issues. We need to decisively prevent harm and economic ruin.

A robust separation of powers is essential, with a clear distinction between church and state.

We must establish strong moral and ethical standards within our system of checks and balances to ensure that the lines between moral and civil authority remain distinct. This will allow us to effectively combat corruption and abuses of power.

Without a strong separation of powers and effective checks and balances, our commitment to leaving no one behind will weaken, become indefensible, and ultimately be abandoned in the face of greed for power and control.

The consequences of such neglect, including economic destruction, will be ignored as they clash with the propaganda of perfection that often prioritizes religious beliefs, material desires, and grand aspirations.

In the end, when we fail to uphold our principles, ethics, and values, and dismantle our safeguards—without even bothering to correct injustices—not even Jesus Christ will recognize who we are as our systems fail veterans and everyone else.

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It is misguided to believe that our prosperity and peace can exist without the freedoms provided by free trade, support, and trust with our democratic allies around the world, especially in Europe. 

Therefore, we must not abandon our allies or become so divided by the false promises and delusions of grandeur offered by ruthless foreign adversaries engaged in inhumane aggression.

 

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Because we do not know when we will die, which is why it is essential to always be at peace with the Lord.

If we pass away with unrepentant sins in our souls, we will be judged by this unfortunate state of sin in our souls.  

Scripture states, "And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment" (Hebrews 9:27). We will be directed to final destinations, where the righteous will receive everlasting life and the unholy will face eternal punishment (Matthew 25:46).

In this life, we should not fear earthly authorities or unholy forces; instead, our reverence must be directed toward the Lord. 

While human authorities can harm the body, Caesar cannot touch the soul. Only the Lord possesses the power to destroy both the soul and the body (Matthew 10:28).

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In life, how should Christians conduct ourselves?

Christians are called to love the Lord and their neighbors as themselves, exemplifying humility, peace, kindness, service, truthfulness (Matthew 12:36-37), and integrity. 

Though while they must leave vengeance to the Lord (Romans 12:19) and overcome evil with good by turning away from sin (Acts 3:19), they must hold accountable those who cause harm (Exodus 21:23–25, Galatians 6:7–8, Proverbs 24:24–25).

If Christians fail to live according to the teachings of Jesus Christ, those who claim to be Christians are hypocrites and do not deserve that title, and should not be called Christians.

Moreover, without good and honorable conduct, no genuine relationship with the Lord or with others exists.

Anyone who urges you to behave in an unholy, dishonorable, or abusive manner is unholy themselves and should be avoided (Matthew 18:6-7, 1 Corinthians 15:33, Proverbs 28:10).

Any relationship not built upon trust and honorable values will eventually fall apart or never truly begin. 

It is laughable and unrealistic for guys to think that treating women poorly will lead to any meaningful connection with them for there is no love there to be won or lost. 

Those who view women as trophies or engage in abusive behavior are merely participating in desecrations rather than forming any real relationships.

Without good conduct, there can be no genuine connections or relationships with people or with the Lord. 

Ultimately, without peace in our relationship with the Lord, our final judgment will be sorted with what we have sown throughout our lives.

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If you are a Christian, it is essential to ask yourself: 

Do you truly believe you know better than Jesus Christ? 

When Christ commands us to love, can we really choose to disregard that command in favor of hate? 

When Christ tells us, "Do not fear," do we turn away and allow fear to dominate, as if it could ever be stronger than love? 

For instance, those who engage in war and aggression may believe that inflicting harm on children and the innocent will create fear and lessen resistance. However, those who genuinely love their children protect them fiercely, demonstrating that love is the most powerful force in life.

It is crucial to question why some individuals profess belief in Christ yet lack love, faith, empathy, or compassion for God’s children and creations. 

How can anyone call themselves a Christian and turn away from those in need, failing to embody the roles of good neighbors or good Samaritans? This is pure hypocrisy.

The Lord has created each of us uniquely—just as no two fingerprints or snowflakes are alike—so why should we expect everyone to think and act the same way? 

Is it truly possible to be a "mini-me" of someone else, let alone an exact replica? 

If it isn’t, then any insistence on conformity is merely a pretext for abuse and control, rooted in grandiose delusions of power. 

This mindset completely disregards the Lord’s command to love one another in fellowship and leads to ostracizing those who do not adhere to a particular ideology.

For example, a group of friends might invite someone to their wedding, but when they discover that their friend is gay, they choose not to attend. This behavior is not only fair-weathered but also shameful and profoundly hurtful to the bonds of friendship. 

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If the Lord did not want anyone to be gay or different, then He would not have created them that way.  The same can be said for free will; if the Lord did not want us to have it, He would not have granted it. 

If you have a problem with it, you should take those grievances up with the Lord for choosing to create unique individuals with different races, talents, preferences, viewpoints, and perspectives. 

Finally, why claim to be Christian and ignore what Jesus would do, disregarding the commands and teachings of Christ by following all other scriptural passages, except the Gospels?

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In every election, voters often find themselves choosing between candidates based on preference or dislike. 

Essentially, it’s about selecting the better candidate or the lesser of two evils—whichever aligns more closely with our values or repulses us less.

It is a misconception to believe that chaos in politics benefits everyone. In a polarized environment, people tend to gravitate toward the politician they trust more or find less objectionable.

So, why adopt this divisive approach? Why fuel hatred and division?

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It’s time to ask: 

Do you genuinely believe that hate and division are more effective than rational discourse? 

In a civil environment, we can engage in meaningful debates about ideas and policies without disruption.

Negative politics may seem appealing in the short term—especially to those who thrive on undermining others—but it ultimately fails to establish the essential foundation of trust. When one half of the population distrusts the other, confidence in policy decisions dissipates.

As we spiral further into a cycle of delusion, where success is defined by lies, slander, and misinformation, the political process drifts further from reality.

This trajectory leads to dystopian outcomes filled with political and economic turmoil, with each party convinced of its righteousness, while trust and unity erode across social, political, and economic spheres.

Trust and stability are not just components of consumer confidence; they are the bedrock of a healthy society.

Trust signifies the public’s faith in institutions and brands, while stability reflects confidence in the broader economic and political landscape.

When both trust and stability are strong, consumers are more likely to spend, driving economic growth. 

Conversely, when these elements are weak, a lack of trust incites upheaval and chaos, leading to diminished consumer confidence in government and stunted economic growth.

Unfortunately, in their desperate quest for power—by any means necessary—politicians often resort to negative tactics, mistakenly believing that this approach will yield better results.  

This behavior not only undermines public trust but also stifles effective political discourse, increases distrust of government, heightens societal divisions, and ultimately hampers economic growth.

Moreover, the disruptions to vital economic components may initially go unnoticed, overshadowed by the relentless pursuit of power through negativity.

Politicians may realize too late the need to abandon aggressive tactics, because so consumed by their misguided strategies of winning—that those politicians overlook the resulting public distrust and economic turmoil that threaten society.

Since our decisions often come down to whom we prefer or dislike the least, we must take corrective actions to shift away from the negative, aggressive politics that erode public trust and jeopardize our institutions and economy.  

Instead, we must advocate for policies that cultivate trust and uphold high standards of integrity, reason, and civilized discourse, following Robert’s Rules of Order as a guide for effective governance.  

Only then, can we save our society and economy before it's too late.