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Those who walk in Holiness will change the course of history!

Behind the visible is the invisible.  Behind the carnal, the spiritual.  The spiritual is decisive when you have victory in the spiritual realm, you have total victory.  Everything that follows in the natural historical social plane is the result of what has been achieved in the spirit.  This is why the ekklesia is perfectly able to change the course of the natural and historical.  All that is needed is that we get the victory in the spiritual.

It is written by THE SPIRIT in Isaiah chapter 24:

21 In that day, the Lord YAHWEH will punish heaven’s host and the kings of the earth.

22 They will be gathered together and locked up in a prison like prisoners in a pit, and after many days, they will be punished.

23 Then the sun and moon will hang their heads in shame, for YAHWEH, Commander of Angel Armies, will reign! He will manifest His glory on Mount Zion in Jerusalem, before all her elders!

Notice that there is a separate punishment, first in the spiritual, heaven’s host, then in the physical, the kings of the earth.  If we focus on the spiritual rather than simply responding to the physical, we will impact the physical.  The physical follows the spiritual.

Paul brings this point into clarity as he wrote by The Holy Spirit in 2^nd Corinthians chapter 10:

3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.

4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds of satan in the unseen realm,

5 casting down imaginations and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,

In other Words, for although we live in the natural realm, we don’t wage a military campaign employing human weapons, using manipulation to achieve our aims. Instead, our spiritual weapons are energized with Divine power to effectively dismantle the defenses behind which people hide.  We can demolish every deceptive fantasy that opposes God and break through every arrogant attitude that is raised up in defiance of the True Knowledge of God. We capture, like prisoners of war, every thought and insist that it bow in obedience to the Anointed One.

When we have a spiritual conflict, what kind of weapons do we need?  Spiritual weapons!  You and I have the means to intervene where the issues truly lie, the spiritual realm. 

It is easy to focus on the natural at the expense of focusing on the spiritual.  Our soul wants to focus according to the five physical senses as though you can achieve sustained victory in the physical only.  The root of the problem is in the spiritual realm. 

We are to cast down imaginations and reasonings that attempt to draw us away from the root of the problem.  We are to bring every thought to the obedience of Christ.  We achieve this when we walk in Holiness and are led by The Holy Spirit.

Reasonings, imaginations, knowledge, and thoughts are all controlled by the unseen realm.  When you understand this Truth, you will view the actions of men in a different light.  GOD has given us spiritual weapons that will ensure spiritual victory.  It is up to us to use these spiritual weapons rather than expect the physical realm to be corrected by any other means.

As we walk in Holiness and in the Light, our prayers will initiate assistance from Heaven!

The ruler of this world attempts to provide resistance to our prayers.  However, we must stand in faith fully expecting our righteous prayers to avail much.

It is written by THE SPIRIT in Daniel chapter 10:

2 In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three full weeks.

3 I ate no pleasant food, no meat or wine came into my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.

Daniel denied “self” so that there would be no hindrance to his prayers.

4 Now on the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, that is, the Tigris,

5 I lifted my eyes and looked, and behold, a certain man clothed in linen, whose waist was girded with gold of Uphaz!

6 His body was like beryl, his face like the appearance of lightning, his eyes like torches of fire, his arms and feet like burnished bronze in color, and the sound of his words like the voice of a multitude.

This angel came directly from the Presence of GOD and his face was shining as bright as lightning.  He was robed in white linen, the sign of purity.

10 Suddenly, a hand touched me, which made me tremble on my knees and on the palms of my hands.

11 And he said to me, “O Daniel, man greatly beloved, understand the Words that I speak to you, and stand upright, for I have now been sent to you.” While he was speaking this Word to me, I stood trembling.

12 Then he said to me, “Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard; and I have come because of your words.

13 But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; and behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left alone there with the kings of Persia.

This angel revealed a vital Truth, the battle in the spiritual realm supersedes the physical realm.  Daniel was not privy to the delay until the angel explained what was happening in the spiritual realm.

14 Now I have come to make you understand what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision refers to many days yet to come.”

The revelation given to Daniel was given to him to record what was to happen over thousands of years, emphasizing the last days.  This affirms that the Book of Daniel is the precursor to the Book of Revelation.

We must not be impatient when we pray.  Our prayers initiate a response for angels to minister on our behalf.  They await our prayers.  The demons are also aware of our prayers so they seek to be a hindrance to our prayers but they cannot withstand the angels sent on our behalf.

It is written by The Holy Spirit in Hebrews chapter 1:

13 And God has never said this to any of his angels: “Take your seat next to Me at My Right Hand until I force your whispering enemies to be a rug under your feet.” 14 What role then, do the angels have? The angels are spirit-messengers sent by God to serve those who are going to be saved.

The angels are to serve us in our righteous walk, but we have the responsibility to dispatch them through our righteous prayers.  With this understanding:

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Ephesians chapter 6:

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.

11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with Truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.

17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;

18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints–

The vessels of dishonor are simply carrying out the intent of the adversary and his minions.  We must deal with the spiritual in order to affect the physical.

As we walk in Holiness, we will by necessity, deal with the unseen world!

The physical world is influenced and controlled by the unseen world.  The following passage provides us with detail of this reality.  First, we address the man in the physical realm, the prince of Tyre.

It is written by THE SPIRIT in Ezekiel chapter 28:

2 “Son of man, say to the prince of Tyre, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “Because your heart is lifted up, And you say, ‘I am a god, I sit in the seat of gods, In the midst of the seas,’ Yet you are a man, and not a god, Though you set your heart as the heart of a god

3 (Behold, you are wiser than Daniel! There is no secret that can be hidden from you!

4 With your wisdom and your understanding You have gained riches for yourself, And gathered gold and silver into your treasuries;

5 By your great wisdom in trade you have increased your riches, And your heart is lifted up because of your riches),”

9 “Will you still say before him who slays you, ‘I am a god’? But you shall be a man, and not a god, In the hand of him who slays you.

10 You shall die the death of the uncircumcised By the hand of aliens; For I have spoken,” says the Lord GOD.'”

It is acknowledged that the prince of Tyre was wiser than Daniel, but he is still a man subject to physical death.  Now let’s look at who was truly in control in Tyre.

11 Moreover the Word of the LORD came to me, saying,

12 “Son of man, take up a lamentation for the king of Tyre, and say to him, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “You were the seal of perfection, Full of wisdom and perfect in beauty.

13 You were in Eden, the garden of God; Every precious stone was your covering: The sardius, topaz, and diamond, Beryl, onyx, and jasper, Sapphire, turquoise, and emerald with gold. The workmanship of your timbrels and pipes Was prepared for you on the day you were created.

14 “You were the anointed cherub who covers; I established you; You were on the Holy mountain of God; You walked back and forth in the midst of fiery stones.

15 You were perfect in your ways from the day you were created, Till iniquity was found in you.

16 “By the abundance of your trading (vast wealth) You became filled with violence within, And you sinned; Therefore I cast you as a profane thing Out of the mountain of God; And I destroyed you, O covering cherub, From the midst of the fiery stones.

The king of Tyre is the spiritual being known as satan, the serpent, aka the devil.  The prince of Tyre tapped into satan’s wisdom which was originally given to him by the LORD GOD.  However, this wisdom isn’t the fullness of the Wisdom of The Holy Spirit.  This created being is the one who deceived Eve in the garden.  He is the same one who was in control of the man known as the prince of Tyre.

Pride in his own beauty was the source of satan’s fall.  His fall is further described by THE SPIRIT in Isaiah chapter 14:

12 “Look how you have fallen from your heavenly place, O Lucifer (shining one), son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the ground, you who conquered nations.

13 You said in your heart, ‘I will ascend into heaven and exalt my throne above the stars of God. I will rule on the mountain of the congregation, on the highest place of the sacred mountain.

14 I will rise past the tops of the clouds and rival the Most High God!’

15 Yet down to the underworld you go—into the depths of the pit!

16 Everyone will stare at you and ponder your fate, saying, ‘Is this the man who shook the earth and made the kingdoms tremble?

Lucifer was referred to as a shining one, but Jesus is the bright and morning star.

Jesus spoke in Revelation chapter 22:

16 “I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things in the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star.”

Yes, the adversary will attempt to deceive the whole world with his lesser, apparent light, but then when the world sees Jesus, there will be no question of who has been deceived by the unseen world.  Do not disregard the unseen world when confronting those in the physical realm.  You will be able to detect the source of their motivation even though at times it will be very subtle. 

As we walk in Holiness, we will arise and shine upon the world!

There is a protocol to follow in the process of becoming a light unto the world.  The word protocol means: a system of rules that explain the correct conduct and procedures to be followed in formal situations.  There is only one correct procedure to be followed and the steps to success are in a specific order.

It is written by THE SPIRIT in Isaiah 60:

1 Arise, shine; For your radiant light has come! And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you.

2 For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, And deep darkness the people; But the LORD will arise over you, And His glory will be seen upon you.

3 The Gentiles shall come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising. 4 “Lift up your eyes all around, and see: They all gather together, they come to you; Your sons shall come from afar, And your daughters shall be nursed at your side.

5 Then you shall see and become radiant, And your heart shall swell with joy; Because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you, The wealth of the Gentiles shall come to you.

6 The multitude of camels shall cover your land, The dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; All those from Sheba shall come; They shall bring gold and incense, And they shall proclaim the praises of the LORD.

7 All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together to you, The rams of Nebaioth shall minister to you; They shall ascend with acceptance on My altar, And I will glorify the house of My glory.

Before we shine, we must arise as Sons of GOD.  Next, we will be priests unto Our Heavenly Father.  Thirdly, we will be anointed as kings.  We are to be Sons, priests, and kings under the overall rule of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Ephesians 5:

27 All that He does in us is designed to make us a mature church for His pleasure, until we become a source of praise to Him—glorious and radiant, beautiful and Holy, without fault or flaw.

These writings are meant to lead us into full maturity by strictly following the protocols referred to in Scripture.  We cannot bypass certain steps and expect a glorious outcome.  Immature Sons will not be able to walk in the kingship anointing.  Those who ignore the ministry of The Holy Spirit will be disqualified from priesthood.  The priests in the Old Testament relied solely on the light of the lampstand in the Holy Place to enter into the Holy of Holies.  The Source of the light was the Oil representing The Holy Spirit.  Without that Light operating in us and through us, there will be no radiance to draw the world to us.

The Light of Jesus shines upon us John chapter 8:

12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the Light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the Light of Life.”

In other Words, Jesus is the Light to the world, and those who fully embrace Him will experience Life-giving Light, and they will never walk in darkness.  Notice that this Light is “life-giving” and people will gravitate to this Light once they see the radiance.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 2^nd Corinthians chapter 4:

5 We don’t preach ourselves, but rather the Lordship of Jesus Christ, for we are your servants for Jesus’ sake.

6 For God, Who said, “Let brilliant Light shine out of darkness,” is the One who has cascaded His Light into us—the brilliant dawning Light of the glorious knowledge of God as we gaze into the Face of Jesus Christ.

7 We are like common clay jars that carry this glorious Treasure within, so that this immeasurable power will be seen as God’s, not ours.

It is imperative that we see ourselves as servants and that the Light that shines outwardly comes from GOD.  We take no credit in any way, shape, or form.

Jesus spoke in Matthew chapter 5:

14 “Your lives light up the world. For how can you hide a city that stands on a hilltop?

15 And who would light a lamp and then hide it in an obscure place? Instead, it’s placed where everyone in the house can benefit from its light.

16 So don’t hide your light! Let it shine brightly before others, so that your commendable works will shine as light upon them, and then they will give their praise to your Father in Heaven.”

In order to shine, we must first arise into maturity through the proper steps!

As we walk in Holiness, we will be the light to the world, and we will be well aware of our enemy whom Jesus revealed!

As the saying goes, “Know thy enemy.”  Jesus revealed who the enemy is.

Jesus spoke in John chapter 12:

28 So, Father, bring glory to Your Name!” Then suddenly a booming Voice was heard from the sky, “I have glorified My Name! And I will glorify It through You again!”

29 The audible Voice of God startled the crowd standing nearby. Some thought it was only thunder, yet others said, “An angel just spoke to Him!”

30 Then Jesus told them, “The Voice you heard was not for My benefit, but for yours—to help you believe.

31 From this moment on, everything in this world is about to change, for the ruler of this dark world will be overthrown.

Some heard the Words of FATHER and others did not.  We must have ears to hear this important message.  As we embrace and walk in this revelation, everything in this world around us will change.  As children of Light, we are to overthrow the ruler of the world and his minions.

Jesus also spoke in John chapter 14:

27 “I leave the gift of peace with you—My peace. Not the kind of fragile peace given by the world, but My perfect peace. Don’t yield to fear or be troubled in your hearts—instead, be courageous!

28 “Remember what I’ve told you, that I must go away, but I promise to come back to you. So if you truly Love Me, you will be glad for me, since I’m returning to My Father, Who is greater than I.

29 So when all of these things happen, you will still trust and cling to Me.

30 I won’t speak with you much longer, for the ruler of this dark world is coming. But he has no power over Me, for he has nothing to use against Me.

When we fully embrace His perfect peace, we will not yield to fear and we will be courageous as we are confronted by the slanderer, who is the accuser.  You and I have been acquitted of our past by the precious Blood of Jesus so when the accuser comes, simply plead the Blood of Jesus and he will flee.

Jesus again spoke in John chapter 16:

5 “But now I go away to Him Who sent Me, and none of you asks Me, ‘Where are You going?’

6 But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart.

7 Nevertheless I tell you the Truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.

8 And when He (The Holy Spirit) has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:

9 of sin, because they do not believe in Me;

10 of righteousness, because I go to My Father and you see Me no more;

11 of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.

Jesus did not hesitate to reveal the devil and his dominion as well as who he had dominion over.  Also, Jesus revealed how critically important the ministry of The Holy Spirit was and is today.  It is vital that we understand how important it is to be led by The Holy Spirit in all things.

Again, Jesus spoke of the ministry of The Holy Spirit in John chapter 14:

16-17  And I will ask the Father and HE will give you another Savior (paraklētos ), the Holy Spirit of Truth, Who will be to you a Friend just like Me—and He will never leave you. The world won’t receive Him because they can’t see Him or know Him. But you know Him intimately because He remains with you and will live inside you.

The Holy Spirit is the Savior Who saves us from the power of sin by living through us in fullness. 

The word paraklētos means: defense attorney, counselor, comforter, advocate, encourager, intercessor, helper.  The role of The Holy Spirit is to protect, defend, and save us from ourselves, and our enemies and keep us whole and healed.  He is the One who guides and defends, comforts and consoles.  The Holy Spirit IS the Spirit of Christ, our Savior.  He is the One Who saves us and ends the curse of sin in our lives AND saves us from its every effect!

As we fully embrace the ministry of The Holy Spirit in all areas of our life, the ruler of this world will find nothing to accuse us with.  With this understanding, we will walk in perfect peace!

As we walk in Holiness, we will be the light to the world, and we should expect to be challenged by world powers!

As believers, we will be involved in spiritual conflict, but we have been given the necessary power and authority to overcome the wicked one.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Ephesians chapter 1-2:

1:17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the Spirit of Wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him,

The Holy Spirit is our Source of Wisdom, revelation, and knowledge.  Each of us has been given skills to develop by Our Heavenly Father as we were being formed in the womb.  We will gravitate toward these skills throughout our life.  Coupled with The Holy Spirit, we will develop those skills to further the Kingdom of GOD.

The artisans who made the Sacred elements for the Tabernacle in the time of Moses are a perfect example of this Truth.

Moses recorded by THE SPIRIT what FATHER said to him in Exodus chapter 35:

10 “All who are gifted artisans among you shall come and make all that the LORD has commanded”

Paul continues:

18 the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,

19 and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power

As each of us become enlightened, we will pursue the hope of His calling for righteous purposes which in turn leads to the riches associated with His glory.  The Truth was preexisting, we simply needed to see it.

20 which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His Right Hand in the Heavenly places,

21 far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.

There is none greater than Christ Who is now seated at the Right Hand of GOD The Father.  All created beings are subject to His Dominion and will answer for their actions.

22 And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be Head over all things to the church,

23 which is His Body, the fullness of Him Who fills all in all.

You and I are to serve the King of Kings in all areas of our life, without exception.  We have been given the power and authority to do so if the eyes of our understanding are enlightened by the Light of The Word.

2:1 And His fullness fills you, even though you were once like corpses, dead in your sins and offenses.

2 It wasn’t that long ago that you lived in the religion, customs, and values of this world, obeying the dark ruler of the earthly realm who fills the atmosphere with his authority, and works diligently in the hearts of those who are disobedient to the Truth of God.

3 The corruption that was in us from birth was expressed through the deeds and desires of our self-life. We lived by whatever natural cravings and thoughts our minds dictated, living as rebellious children subject to God’s wrath like everyone else.

All of us once served the dark ruler of the worldly realm.  When the True Light entered in, we became aware of our need to repent and accept Christ into our hearts.  As we have allowed The Holy Spirit to enter in as well, our empowerment is now resident within us. 

Our Holy Oil has been enlightening us within, little by little so that at some point, it will radiate outward and be a testimony to those living in darkness.  The internal development must occur before the external achievement comes forth.  Though the world powers would attempt to eliminate out our light, we will by Wisdom, understanding, and knowledge, navigate and overcome the darkness.  Let our lights shine brighter!

As we walk in Holiness, we will be the light to the world, and we should expect to be challenged by spiritual powers!

As believers, we will be involved in spiritual conflict.  It comes with the territory.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Ephesians chapter 6:

12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities (or rulership), against powers (or authorities), against the world rulers of the present darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness (spirits of lawlessness) in the heavenly places.

Wrestling is the most intensive and the most all-inclusive of struggles we deal with.  It demands total effort with nothing left.  It was total conflict with nothing held back.  This is why we are called overcomers.  Spirit, soul, and body are involved in a tremendous conflict against these unseen spiritual forces in the heavenly realm.

We are not fighting human personalities, we are fighting “spirit persons”, demons.  They are in an unseen realm which is not visible to the natural eye, but it is nonetheless absolutely real.  If you are spiritually sensitive, you can detect their presence and influence when you are confronted by them.

Paul also wrote by The Holy Spirit in 2^nd Corinthians chapter 4:

18 while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.

We need to focus our attention beyond the physical and consider the motivation of the spiritual entities guiding those who promote lawlessness and destruction.  The unseen entities dictate and control the course of world affairs.  Consider the continuous conflicts of the Jews throughout history, even today.  No other nation has such a history.

FATHER spoke in Deuteronomy chapter 7:

6 “For you are a Holy people to the LORD your God; the LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for Himself, a special treasure above all the peoples on the face of the earth.

7 The LORD did not set His Love on you nor choose you because you were more in number than any other people, for you were the least of all peoples;

8 but because the LORD Loves you, and because He would keep the oath which He swore to your fathers, the LORD has brought you out with a mighty hand, and redeemed you from the house of bondage, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.

9 “Therefore know that the LORD your God, He is God, the faithful God Who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who Love Him and keep His commandments;

10 and He repays those who hate Him to their face, to destroy them. He will not be slack with him who hates Him; He will repay him to his face.

FATHER made an unconditional covenant with Abraham and, you and I are the beneficiaries of this covenant for we have been grafted in through Jesus Christ.  The rulers of darkness know that their time is short and will continue to challenge us in any area of perceived weakness.

The Beloved Disciple wrote by The Holy Spirit in 1^st John chapter 5:

18 We are convinced that everyone fathered by God does not make sinning a way of life, because the Son of God protects the child of God, and the Evil One cannot touch him.

19 We know that we are God’s children and that the whole world lies under the misery and influence of the Evil One.

20 And we know that the Son of God has made our understanding come alive so that we can know by experience the One Who is true. And we are in Him Who is true, God’s Son, Jesus Christ—the true God and Eternal Life!

21 So, little children, guard yourselves from worshiping anything but Him.

The Holy Spirit will guide us into all Truth so let us remain vigilant as our light exposes the darkness of lies.  We must not allow ourselves to be intimidated by spirits of darkness for we are to overcome the enemy in all areas!

As we walk in Holiness, we will be the salt of the earth, we are meant to make a difference!

Many believers want to separate themselves and be isolated from the world.  This would defeat the purpose of being a grain of salt of the earth.  Your presence among the heathen keeps judgment from raining down from Heaven.

GOD will never place you where the grace of GOD cannot keep you.  Your presence should restrain chaos and judgment from coming forth.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 2^nd Corinthians chapter 12:

7 The extraordinary level of the revelations I’ve received is no reason for anyone to exalt me. For this is why a thorn in my flesh was given to me, the Adversary’s messenger sent to harass me, keeping me from becoming arrogant.

8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord to relieve me of this.

9 But He answered me, “My grace is always more than enough for you, and My power finds its full expression through your weakness.” So I will celebrate my weaknesses, for when I’m weak I sense more deeply the mighty power of Christ living in me.

10 So I’m not defeated by my weakness, but delighted! For when I feel my weakness and endure mistreatment—when I’m surrounded with troubles on every side and face persecution because of my Love for Christ—I am made yet stronger. For my weakness becomes a portal to God’s power.

We must not be hesitant to confront the world.  Jesus was not afraid of the enemy, and neither should we.  We are to trust in the Power of GOD as we walk in our own weakness, just like Paul.

Our presence should convict the unsaved of their condition.  If we don’t make an impact on the unsaved, then we are not functioning as salt.

Another feature of salt is that it is a preservative.  Before refrigeration, salt was used to preserve meat.  Salt would hold back the forces of corruption of the meat.  We too are meant to hold back the forces of corruption so long as we effectively function as salt.  Godliness, rebellion, and corruption which are at work, will be held back due to our presence and never be allowed to come to their fullness.

Only after the ekklesia has been taken from the earth will wickedness come to its final culmination.  We are here to hold back moral corruption, social corruption, political corruption, the corruption in every realm of the society in which we live we are responsible for.  We must not allow ourselves to be salt which has lost its flavor.

After Jesus spoke of being the salt of the earth, He immediately spoke of being the light of the world.  In His time on earth, it was common to put salt on the wick of a lamp to increase its brightness.  In our dual function as light and salt, our light should shine even brighter!

Jesus spoke in Mark chapter 9:

49 “Everyone will pass through the fire and every sacrifice will be seasoned with salt.

50 Salt is excellent for seasoning. But if salt becomes tasteless, how can its flavor ever be restored? Your lives, like salt, are to season and preserve. So don’t lose your flavor, and preserve the peace in your union with one another.”

And in Luke chapter 14, Jesus said:

34 “Salt is good for seasoning. But if salt were to lose its flavor, how could it ever be restored?

35 It will never be useful again, not even fit for the soil or the manure pile! If you have ears opened by the Spirit, then hear the meaning of what I have said and apply it to yourselves.”

Let us not become useless and good for nothing.