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THE REASONS WHY THE GODLESS
DO NOT BECOME CHRISTIANS.

The primary reason why the Godless refuse to become followers of The Christ, is that they choose to live according to the spirit of this world, and are fond of their own kind. (John 15:18,19). The world that the apostle John refers to, and what constitutes their own kind, is this world under the evil spirit influence of satan the ruler and authority of this "darkness". (Eph 2:1,2). It comprises Godless relatives, friends and associates that are all satan's subjects. But the Kingdom of The Christ Michael is not of this world. It is a Spirit Kingdom. (John 18:36). The apostle James made this distinction clear when he wrote: "Whoever chooses to be the world's friend makes himself God's enemy." (James 4:4 NEB).

Choosing to belong to the world means rejecting the promptings of God and His angels. It is not an instantaneous decision, nor can it be arrived at in ignorance. It is a deliberate choice made over the course of one's life. Those who belong to the world are conscious of their rejection of God, of preferring not to live righteously toward holiness, and of choosing a life of self-will. They refuse to subject themselves to God through the Spirit disciplines of The Word of God. (1 Cor 15:28).

Of true Christians who have made their minds over to The Christ and begun the transition to holiness, the apostle Paul wrote: "As dying and yet, look! we live, as disciplined and yet not delivered to death, as sorrowing but ever rejoicing, as poor but making many rich, as having nothing and yet possessing all things" "dying" as to the spirit of this world. (2 Cor 6:9,10). The transition to a "newness of life" is called the "Way" of Christ. (Rom 6:4) (John 14:6). But most people refuse to acknowledge the "Way" to salvation. Enemies of the "Way" of The Christ hate true Christians because we expose them as those who reject Almighty God their Lifegiver. They are puzzled by true Christians that are at peace and free in spirit despite the "darkness" of this world.

Worldly people allow themselves to be preoccupied in mind, body and spirit with matters that will never give their lives true meaning and purpose. They are without a cherished future hope, because they reject the "Way" through which Almighty God creates human spirits, and instead engage in activities that pander to self-will. By refusing to turn to God, or learn how to live in accordance with His Will, such ones live totally worthless lives. Our Lifegiver ignores "goat" like persons demonstrating their stubbornly rebellious disposition. But those who humble themselves before God develop a "sheep"-like disposition, and The Christ Michael is their "Shepherd". (Matt 25:31,32. John 10:14-16). Giving them a higher wisdom, Spirit direction, and an inner strength to overcome persecution, he leads them to the victory of immortality, of everlasting unity with God, to delight in the heavenly glories of God in His Spirit heavens.

The apostle Peter wrote: "…Your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, prowls round looking for someone to devour. Stand up to him, firm in faith, and remember that your brother Christians are going through the same kinds of suffering while they are in the world." (1 Peter 5:8,9 NEB). The "brother Christians" Peter is referring to are The Christ Jesus, his anointed followers described in the Christian Greek Scriptures, and the remaining anointed members of the 144,000 all of whom shall be priests in the Kingdom of God. (Rev 5:9,10 & 7:3,4). "Brother Christians" are also the "great crowd" of "other sheep" who are obedient subjects in the Kingdom of The Christ Michael and his anointed "new covenant" members. (Rev 7:9-14) (Heb 8:6-13).

In 2 Esdras 7:78-99 an angel of the Lord describes the destiny of mankind. In verses 79 and 80 he says: "But as for those who have rejected the ways of the Most High and despised His Law, and who hate all that fear God, their spirits enter no settled abode, but roam thenceforward in torment, grief, and sorrow." (NEB).

10/8/02.