Level of Corruption Seems to Have Reached Tipping Point

Theology and Politics from a Conservative, Biblical Perspective

I really hate dealing with this type of thing that much anymore largely because there seems to be little that anyone can do about it. All around us, we experience corruption on a daily basis. If not outright corruption, then lies that are used for the purposes of self-aggrandizement.

Maybe you also just learned that President Obama actually enriches himself when he comes out for more gun control because people respond to his threats by buying more guns and ammo and because the retirement account in which he is invested has their money invested in several stocks and bonds connected directly to gun manufacturers like Smith & Wesson. Gee, who would have thought? Yet, it is true according to Reuters.

Moreover, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright recently stated, “There is a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women.” This is the same “dare” that was issued when Mr. Obama ran for office, the dare being that America would never elect a black man to the presidency. America did…twice, but racial tensions have not died down, but increased. It amazes me that the threat of hell is used by people on the left who clearly don’t even believe in God or hell, but wield these terms like daggers and direct them toward Christians and conservatives who dare stand in their way. I’m sure if you were to ask her, Albright would say that her statement does not apply to female unborn babies who are killed daily by the abortionist’s knife. Those females don’t count, I’m sure.

All over America and various parts of the world, the globalists that Satan has cobbled together and uses as his watchmen on the wall and invading troops, are busy creating a one-world system. They push ahead toward that time when the world in its totality will be theirs to control the way they see fit. The Bible often speaks of this time coming one-world system. Though globalists will gain the upper hand, Satan will come in through the back door to take control from them to use the coming one-world system for his purposes, purposes for which the globalists are not aware, simply because they do not read and/or believe the Bible.

For this coming global system of governance to occur, a increasing level of corruption must exist and as noted in the previously mentioned two situations, it does exist to the highest levels of government. It is fast becoming the normal way of the world. Corporations are also part of the picture as they wield tremendous power and exist because of their ability to rake in profits even to the detriment of the average person.

A case in point might very well be what is happening in Burns, Oregon. Most of us are aware of the ranching situation that has gotten quite out of hand there with military-style troops and the FBI having moved in, transforming Burns into a militarized zone that resembles more of a town governed by martial law than anything else. You can read all about it at this link titled “There’s Something Strange Happening in Burns Oregon” from The Voice of Idaho.

I don’t have the time to verify all that is included in the article, but I do note that it is replete with plenty of what appear to be documented images that support the author’s concerns. Other Internet sites offer articles about the apparent encroachment of government forces in places like Oregon in order to oust ranchers. You can read about them here and here, as just two examples. There are even plausible allegations that BLM created the fire for which several ranchers have been incarcerated. We know the EPA seriously polluted the Colorado River and the agency was not fined. However, when private citizens do something wrong (allegedly), the government comes down full force on them.

If these allegations against our government are true, the question naturally rises, why would our government do this against its own citizens? The answer always has to do with money. In this case, is it possible that there are certain minerals our government wants to simply take that is on currently private or “leased” land in order to sell those minerals to foreign governments or entities in exchange for something? I believe it is fully possible.

Let’s remember that China is the main buyer of America’s debt and without their purchase of it, America would be in serious condition. Eventually, China will probably stop purchasing it, but for now, we are beholden to China. Is it possible that either China or Russia are going to be given access to the land that is currently used by private ranches and has been for generations? It’s most certainly possible.

In Burns, Oregon, residents claim the town has been turned into a police state. They say it is becoming normal to be stopped at various checkpoints, ordered out of your car at gunpoint and both people and cars illegally searched. For them, the 4th Amendment does not exist and the media has turned a blind eye to all of it. All of this because a few people remain in an abandoned federal building. There appears to be much more going on here than meets the eye.

Men dressed in combat fatigues who do not respond to questions and simply refuse to offer any identification are giving orders to civilians and Burns residents. It really makes little sense unless the government is behind the whole thing and has an eye on that land. What other reason could there be since the government could easily go in an extricate the remaining individuals in that abandoned federal building?

So what can we do against this level of corruption? I do not know. I don’t believe the Bible teaches us that we can or should stand against this and I know that the people of Burns are doing all they can to remain within the confines of the law. But of course, the problem is that our government has much more money and manpower than the average group of citizens. The people they send in to a place like Burns, Oregon have their orders. They’re not paid to think critically about whether or not their actions are legal. They are paid to obey orders and that’s all. Would they use lethal firepower against citizens? It’s already been done.

During Jesus’ time, there were many small groups who wanted to overthrow the Roman government. Jesus did not throw His lot in with any of them nor did He admonish others to do so.

These are very dangerous times we live in folks. Who would have thought that our government would do what it is now alleged to be doing? If true, then it is clear there is something very valuable that the government is after here that is connected with the land.

But as Christians, what do we do? What is our response supposed to be? We must entrust ourselves to the Lord and know that all things will work themselves out based on His will, for His glory, and for our growth.

It is clear from too many places in Scripture that as we move closer to the end of the end times, society will become more corrupt. Whether they are politicians, judges, law enforcement, or the president himself, corruption is to be one of the most villainous aspects of the times leading up to the return of Jesus. We cannot fight it. While it is one thing to take up arms in defense against criminals, I don’t believe in taking up arms against the government.

This is not the time to falter in our faith. It is not time to throw in the towel and act like a pagan. It is time to draw closer to Christ in the fellowship that our salvation ordains. We must move close to Him and stay close to Him. In order to do that, we must divest ourselves of selfishness within us. You cannot add more liquid to a glass that already has liquid in it until you first pour out some of the current liquid.

If you believe you can or should, then by all means, use every legal means at your disposal to resist the coming tyranny. But you need to know that ultimately, God is going to allow Satan to appear to gain the upper hand throughout all the world. While it will be short-lived, lasting just seven years, it will happen. In the meantime, our job as Christians remains the same. We are to witness to a lost, dying, and increasingly corrupt world so that they might see their need for Jesus, repent and receive the salvation that only He offers.

Theology and Politics from a Conservative, Biblical Perspective