"Awk, awk, awk, croak, croak. We must pass this monstrosity even though it means the beginning of the end of these pesky constituents. If we're lucky they'll commit suicide.!"
Posted on 03/21/2010 7:50:17 AM PDT by GiovannaNicoletta
I have been asked almost daily, to comment on the current debate over the pending healthcare legislation. While this is mostly a political issue, there is a spiritual component to this controversial topic that I would like to address today. What would Jesus do about the current healthcare debate?
A few months ago, President Obama held a conference call with "religious leaders," trying to illicit their support in his desire to socialize the healthcare industry. Obviously, I was not invited on this call, only those "religious leaders" who don't have the guts to hold him accountable for opposing God on every single social issue of our day.
In reading the transcripts, it was almost laughable as he tried to make the case that Jesus would support his plan for the government to take over the healthcare industry, giving several Biblical quotes to support his claim. I'm sure Jesus would be all for this plan that will also include using tax dollars to slaughter innocent babies!
First, even Satan quoted scripture when he tempted Jesus. Most who reject the Bible and faith in Christ can quote certain verses, usually out of context, to try and make their case when they speak to a Believer. It makes me sick that "religious leaders" let this man get away with such tactics. How about the passages that calls killing babies murder? Or the passages that call homosexuality a sin and an abomination to God? Or the passages that state marriage is between a man and a woman? Or the passages that speak about blessing Israel?
It is the height of audacity for this man who lives his life in complete rebellion to God and His Word on every spiritual issue of our day to quote Scripture in hopes of fulfilling his political goals.
Let's deal with the argument President Obama and many are trying to make. They say that Jesus would support their efforts to socialize the healthcare industry, since the Lord would want every person to have medical insurance. I have never heard a more tortured use of our Lord than by those who are making this case. Of course, it falls right into line with the church of 2010 being dominated by the religious left that has embraced a liberal theology, fueled by the seeker/purpose-driven/ emerging church marketing strategies that don't seek to bring converts to the faith into the church, only warm bodies.
To do that they must abandon the absolutes of the Bible and focus on issues like world hunger, AIDS in Africa, and other social issues like HEALTHCARE!
Did you know that it was in 1890 when the first "sickness coverage" was offered in the United States? It wasn't until the 1920s that the health insurance business became mainstream and it has continued to evolve over the years. The fact is, until the last 60 years when the government and private business took an active role in providing social services, it was the CHURCH where people went in their time of need.
The church fed the hungry. The church cared for widows and orphans. The church cared for the homeless and downtrodden. The church reached out to the alcoholic and those in bondage. THE CHURCH CARED FOR THE SICK...
While the church is still involved in these social issues today, it now plays a very minor role. Instead of investing in the lives and eternal souls of men and providing a shining light of Christ's love to the world, the church now invests in property and buildings and entertaining people for an hour a week.
Missing from the church today is much of the love and compassion for others and the bold preaching of the Gospel. That has been replaced with the anonymity found in the mega churches of today and watered down, feel-good, motivational messages designed not to offend anyone.
I can assure you that Jesus would NOT be entering the current debate about the government taking over the healthcare industry. He would pray for President Obama's salvation as I encourage everyone in the Liveprayer family to do each day. He would pray for the sick. But Jesus would not be entering into political debates between the government and private businesses over medical insurance.
While Jesus did minister to the practical needs of people and encouraged His followers to do the same, it was their eternal souls He cared most about. The fact is, we will ALL die one day. To have access to the best medical treatment possible during this brief journey is wonderful, but it is our soul that will live on for eternity, while our physical body returns to the dust it came from.
Would it be nice if everyone had health insurance? Certainly. However, all you have to do is look at other countries who have socialized the healthcare industry and it becomes apparent that while it sounds good in theory, to cover everyone, it is simply not practical. To cover the small percentage of people who currently don't have health insurance would mean the vast majority who do have coverage would not enjoy all of the benefits they currently have. It opens up the door to the government deciding who gets treatment, who doesn't, and ultimately who lives and who dies.
While there may need to be some overhaul of the current system, having the government involved in the healthcare industry is clearly NOT the answer. Look at the mess Medicare and Medicaid are in today.
As followers of Christ we need to care about people. We need to pray for the sick and do all we can to help people in their time of need. However, to invoke the name of Jesus and try to make the case the Lord would support the government take-over of the healthcare industry is not only ridiculous, it is blasphemous.
While Jesus would not enter into the healthcare debate, I can assure you without any hesitation he would be lambasting this current President for his support of killing babies, helping to further the radical homosexual agenda, the perversion of God's Holy Institution of Marriage, and siding with the enemies of Israel.
Ready for one of my best lines ever? You can quote this. From Bill Keller: "This is a nation being led by the President in all-out rebellion to God and His Word. Instead of trying to force Jesus to follow him, President Obama should start following Jesus!"
Thou shall not STEAL. At the point of a gun, they make you pay for their privilege of health care. Do I have to buy them a house and car?? This is theft!!!
It’s ‘elicit,’ not ‘illicit.’
"Awk, awk, awk, croak, croak. We must pass this monstrosity even though it means the beginning of the end of these pesky constituents. If we're lucky they'll commit suicide.!"
See our article on Socialism and Christianity at www.faithfacts.org (see Christianity and the Culture section).
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what i think might be at work here...is the law of the harvest.
too many americans are lazy. they dont thank god for this nation, they dont participate and when they do, very often they are not knowledgeable about the issues and the character of the people they elect. they are sheep. and as such, sheep get run over by the evil ones who control the government, industry, and the church.
in the old testament God rails constantly about the evil that those in power do and how they will be judged. he often calls them worthless shepherds and you can readily find a listing of their sins (e.g., judging unfairly, moving boundary markers, not caring for widows and orphans, burdening the people, stealing from them, stealing their land, and basically anytime they set up unfair systems).
the sheep (and the corrupt who stood to gain) elected Democrats. the problem is when that type of foolishness happens, alot of innocent folks get hurt. god vows to judge these corrupt leaders more harshly than those who dont lead. the cup is filling every day and then he will finally say enough is enough.
lastly, we let this happen to the seniors already 1997 so we shouldnt be suprised when they next decide to do it to all of us. we should have done something then!!
‘What would Jesus do about the current healthcare debate? ‘
Jesus would say:
“Blessed are those who Aid the the sick and dying in the name of compassion rather then helping as an excuse for lust of power or person gain”
The Lord does not tell governments what to do- he tells individuals.
6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.7 For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;
8 Neither did we eat any man’s bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:
9 Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.
10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
11 For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.
12 Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
Applying this principle to health care, we can say, "Disorderly busybodies who will not work shall not receive benefits from the taxpayers."
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