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In the words of John Paul Jones, “I have not yet begun to fight!” 

This sentiment is often reflected among the ones who follow the command of the Holy Spirit.

Currently, there are individuals who, by fixating on a small segment of a larger context—akin to focusing on a single square on a chessboard—have engaged in conflicts with others and themselves, resulting in widespread devastation and likely depleting their energy and resources in ways that irreparably harm their own spirits.

The challenge with those endowed with a  negative and limited vision is that, worse than being blind, those individuals perceive only what they desire, rather than what is real.  

It would be utterly incomprehensible to them that the true battle has yet to commence.

Evaluating strengths, weaknesses, and devising strategy does not constitute combat, nor do minor skirmishes constitute war.

Furthermore, in terms of the Art of War, what might Sun Tzu say about the probability of victory if a soldier understands less than thirty percent of oneself and one’s opponent?

To what extent does one comprehend the physical world, emotional states, and spiritual dimensions?

It is understood that human beings consist of a body, mind, heart, and soul—each interacting with the physical and metaphysical worlds surrounding us. 

How well does one truly understand this entire system if one’s focus remains solely on the physical aspect?

This concept can be compared to the ancient parable of "the blind men and the elephant," illustrating how individual, limited experiences shape our incomplete understanding of a larger truth. 

In this narrative, a group of blind individuals encounters an elephant for the first time. Unable to see the animal, they rely on their sense of touch to infer its nature.

Each touches a different part of the elephant, leading to different conclusions. The men argue, each convinced that their experience reflects the absolute truth, dismissing the perspectives of others. 

For example, if the man holding the tail perceives it as a thin and flexible rope, he would be mistaken, despite his certainty.

Knowing only the tail with full confidence does not provide a comprehensive understanding. 

If the conflict centers solely on the tail, the rest of the elephant remains yet uninvolved in the confrontation.

One can also consider historical instances, such as Imperial Japan exhausted its military production and at the brink of resource exhaustion, the United States was yet to reach its full potential.

Therefore, how can those holding the tail of the elephant believe with absolute certainty of winning the war, when the rest of the elephant has yet begun to fight?  

And how can those defending against the aggressors believe with absolute certainty that they might lose, when the rest of the elephant, the wise and the world, has yet begun to fight?

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Misnomer Mesnommer

 

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When people believe in misnomers, which are wrong, misleading, or unsuitable names or terms for something, it can cause confusion and misunderstandings, leading to broken relationships or, worse, catastrophic failings.  

When believers accept misnomers of faith, it can cause deviations from the Lord's instructions, misunderstandings of Christ's teachings, drift from the Holy Spirit, broken relationships, and sinful harm, or, worse, catastrophic damnation.   

First misnomer: we are all sinners.  

Reality: We are not all sinners.

Understand that whether you believe or not in the Lord or a higher power, we are not born with both good and evil within us, because as helpless babies we are not yet able to commit a sin, which is an action, thought, or failure to act that breaks a moral or divine law.

We are born capable of sinning as we grow older, contravening our conscience, morals, and divine law.

When we sin or do something wrong, we not only cause harm to the victim, but we also damage ourselves in character and spirit, causing us to fail tests of character and the sacred duty of care for our fellows.  

The spirit, when sinning, will experience blowback from perpetrating an unholy act. The greater the sin, the greater the repercussions from breaking divine law; the greater the harm caused to the sinner's character and spirit.

Repeated sins will also cause exponentially greater blowback to the sinner's character and spirit.  

For example, a person who lies, if repeatedly lie, becomes a liar, full of character falsehoods, not to be trusted.  

A person who harasses becomes a harasser, full of impurities of character and heart, hampering their honor and decency.  

Or worse, rapes, becoming a rapist devoid of honor and decency, a totally impure heart, a blasphemer in desecration of the temple of the Holy Spirit, committing atrocities in unforgivable sins.  

In each case of sin, the sinner thinks nothing of the victim or of the ramifications of harm to another and self, and of breaking divine law.  

And if with thought and intention to harm the victim, no consideration of the added penalties of perpetrating intentional sin.   

Once the sinner intends to commit a sin and harm, the heart becomes negative, poisoning the mind, causing negative thoughts, and once the sin is committed, damaging the spirit and making it unholy.  

The greater the sin, the greater the damage and damnation.

In any case, there is no relationship between the victim and the sinner.  

The only relationship the sinner has is to sin, not to the victim, because there is no two-way consent, consideration, or understanding.  

Second misnomer: All sins are forgivable.  

Reality: Not all sins are forgivable.

Though the Lord is capable of immeasurable Grace, Compassion, and Forgiveness, it is not the Lord's character in question here; it is the sinner's.  

Depending upon the level of crime against divine law, there are unforgivable sins: blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, attributing the work of the Holy Spirit to Satan, persistent rejection of the Holy Spirit, and impenitence- rejecting the truth and refusing to repent, feel regret, remorse, or sorrow for wrongdoing.*

Third misnomer: If you believe in the Lord, salvation is guaranteed.

Reality: Salvation is not guaranteed.

"Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.”    

                          - Matthew 24: 12-13

There are obviously many more misnomers. A clear way to avoid them is to be vigilant and take the time to discern for yourself and know that there are no inconsistencies in the truth.  

If you find inconsistencies, then more than likely there are misunderstandings, mistranslations, or misleading falsehoods.

Take the time to keep your heart pure, care for one another as the Lord would care for you, endeavor to pass your tests of character, and be sure to connect and follow the Light of the Holy Spirit within.

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*Matthew 12: 31-32, Mark 3:28-29, Luke 12:10: 

Jesus Christ stated in the Gospels that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is an unforgivable sin that will not be pardoned in this world or the next.  

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What does the Bible say about "aiding and abetting” sin? 

According to Google AI search:

The Bible does not use the legal phrase "aiding and abetting," but it clearly warns against participating in, enabling, or approving of another person's sin.

Key Bible Verses

1 Timothy 5:22:  "Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure." (This warns against endorsing or appointing someone without care, thereby sharing responsibility for their actions).

Romans 1:32:  "Though they know God's righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them." (Approving or cheering on evil makes one culpable).

2 John 1:10-11:  "If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting, for whoever greets him takes part in his wicked works."

Ephesians 5:11:  "Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them."

Mark 9:42:  "Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea."  (Jesus emphasizes the severe guilt of leading or tempting someone else into wrongdoing).

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Do not participate in, enable, or approve of sin, especially unforgivable sins of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit and desecration of the temple of the Holy Spirit, which, in addition to being unforgivable, also cause impure hearts and violations of sacred trusts.

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Sacred Trust

 

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What is a sacred trust?

A sacred trust is a vital duty or promise that you must uphold with complete honesty and deep respect.*

Understanding the Words*

Sacred: Something holy, pure, or deserving of the highest respect.

Trust: A strong belief that someone will do the right thing and protect what matters.

Combined Meaning: A moral obligation so valuable that it must never be broken.

Common Examples*

Family: Raising and protecting a child is often called a sacred trust.

Government: Elected leaders assume a sacred trust to serve the people and safeguard their citizens.

Faith: Clergy members hold a sacred trust when people share private, spiritual confessions.

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As stewards of the earth and humanity, we all have a sacred duty to defend and protect it from harm.

Our covenant with the Lord states we must uphold this sacred duty with respect, honor, dignity, decency, and care.

Breaking the sacred trust is breaking the covenant with the Lord, forsaking Christ’s teachings, and violating the trust of our fellowship with others.

Without trust, no relationship can exist, not even with ourselves.

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1 Corinthians 4:2: Scripture reminds believers that "it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful".*

Timothy 1:14: Paul emphasizes: "Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the Holy Spirit who lives in us.”*

Core Meanings of the Sacred Trust*

Protecting Truth: Believers and church leaders are called to keep sound doctrine pure without twisting it to fit human culture.

Stewardship of Gifts: The Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25 shows that God gives people unique resources, time, and abilities to manage responsibly.

Passing the Faith: Older generations have the duty to pass down the story and truth of Jesus Christ to the next generation.

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Because the Holy Spirit dwells within us (Timothy 1:14), we have a sacred duty to treat everyone with respect, dignity, decency, and care.

To violate sacred trust and to desecrate the body in any way is to defile the temple of the Holy Spirit and is therefore an unforgivable sin.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20: "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?

You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies."

So, do not be fooled by hypocrites practicing extremely unholy acts like grooming and compromised behaviors, while downplaying the sins of lust and other unforgivable acts of sacrilege involving the desecration of the temple of the Holy Spirit, thereby violating the sacred trust.

It is essential to recognize the seriousness of unforgivable sins, as such acts will cause impurities of the heart, mind, and soul.

Consequently, not only will damnation to the deepest parts of hell become likely, but it will also prevent the ability to find the way back to the Lord due to the impurities of the heart. 

This results in extreme incompatibility with heaven, where any real connection with the holy will cause intense torment within the unholy desecrator.

Therefore, always hold firmly to sacred trust; do not violate anyone, especially through desecration, because not only is it unforgivable, but it will also cause incompatibilities with heaven and the agonies of living hell to occur in the desecrator.

*Referenced from Google AI searches on sacred trust and your body as the temple of the Holy Spirit.*

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Even if you win, you lose in unsustainable systems and unholy acts.

In Sun Tzu's The Art of War, subversion is about breaking an enemy's resistance from within without engaging in direct battlefield combat.

It is hailed as the highest form of excellence: to subdue the enemy without fighting is the greatest victory.

Disintegration from within means secretly weakening an adversary's societal structures, morale, and leadership rather than using overt force.

Sadly, today, 2500 years later, destabilizing an enemy often involves crippling its economy.  At first glance, this seems like a winning strategy, but a closer look reveals that the world economy is highly interconnected.

One country has customers worldwide, including global trading partners.  When you destabilize one country, it impacts another, then another down the line.

A recession in one nation can quickly spread, leading to a global downturn.

For instance, the 1929 U.S. stock market crash wiped out large fortunes and shattered market confidence.  By 1931, the recession had spread across the world, plunging global economies into deflationary collapse, eventually causing the Great Depression.

International trade plummeted by over 50% to 60%, agricultural prices dropped by 40% to 60%, and over 30 million people worldwide became unemployed by 1932.*

That was just in 1932.  Today, global trade is even more interconnected, and most countries are heavily invested in it.

During COVID-19 shutdowns and reopening phases, the U.S. recovered faster because it had a stronger economy initially.  Many other countries struggled because their economies were less resilient at the start.

Because the world is our marketplace.  If one customer cannot afford our goods, we lose that customer.  If two cannot, we lose two.  Fewer countries able to buy means lower global purchasing power, which drags down the world economy.

The point is, subverting other countries destabilizes their economies, and ultimately harms your own.  If your economy is already weak, such actions intensify economic pressures.

Moreover, if your country operates within an unsustainable economy, any global recession or trade disruption will cause exponentially greater damage.

So, even if you think subverting an enemy is a good idea, any victory you achieve will likely bring greater losses, especially if your economy is fragile.

The same logic applies to harming others through unholy acts, thinking you’ll get ahead or win in life while losing your soul.

The more harm you do in winning, the greater the sins and the toll on your soul, which will ultimately cost you your salvation.

Even if you win, you will lose. And even more likely, lose faster and more than you ever imagined.  😱.

*Statistics referenced from Google AI.

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