REPROBATE

 A NETTIE-ISM

It’s what I am thinking.

A reprobate is a person who does not have any moral, ethical or even cultural boundaries he /she, will do as he pleases. A reprobate is a self absorbed, self centered individual. 

ROMANS 1:28 (King James Version) 

And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; 

The world, including the United States of America, is filled with reprobates- my opinion. Over the years I have heard politicians profess their faith and validated by a religious leader of their associated faith. These same individuals support ideas and behaviors that go against Scripture.

It is clear to me that both politicians and religious leaders have chosen to manipulate God’s words to accommodate their ideology.

Many of us are very fond of talking about how things were ‘back in the day’! Say “street lights” to anyone born in the 50’s and 60’s and they will smile as they remember our curfew clock- you had to be home before the street lights came on or risk getting your butt whipped! Back then, you did not have to be a Christian to know how to honor your mother and father. Back then there were politicians and church leaders  who practiced ungodly behaviors BUT they were not open about it, as if what they were doing was acceptable. In other words: Once upon a time, people did not glorify their sin. 

This is what it means to be a reprobate. 

ROMANS 1:19-28 (King James Version) 

19  Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 

20  For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: 

21  Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 

22  Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 

23  And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. 

24  Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: 

25  Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. 

26  For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: 

27  And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. 

28  And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;  

I don’t have to tell a reprobate they are sinning, according to verse 19 (above) God has taught them. And, it is not me that will determine who is or is not a reprobate but YHWH Himself (verse 28).  Many people think they are without sin because they are not doing what those people are doing. Are you in agreement? Did you vote for the reprobate, do you sit under the spiritual guidance of a person who compromises God’s Truths? 

2 Corinthians 6:14-17 (King James Version) 

14  Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? 

15  And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? 

16  And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 

17  Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, 

You cannot vote for people who go against God’s will intentionally and expect Him to bless you. You cannot sit under the leadership of a church leader who supports sin (abortion, homosexuality, adultery, et al) and expect the Spirit of God to be with you. You have to “come out from among them, and be ye separate”, you cannot agree.

I submit to you, this is my opinion, thus a Nettie-ism: You have linked yourself to a reprobate and therefore are also a reprobate if you agree with today’s Democrats or today’s church leaders who practice the behaviors discussed in Romans 1: 21-32.

                                                                        written by Marsha L F Randolph

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SCRIPTURES QUOTED ARE AS CITED WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF:

Holy Bible: King James Version WORDsearch CROSS e-book. 

Strong, James. Strong's Concordance. Austin, TX: WORDsearch, 2007. WORDsearch CROSS e-book. 

Strong, James. Strong's Talking Greek & Hebrew Dictionary. Austin, TX: WORDsearch Corp., 2007. WORDsearch CROSS e-book. 

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