DO you think racism is an attack of the devil or just plain ignorance?

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Permalink Reply by Meg on June 24, 2009 at 11:25pm

Hey Total Praise, first, congratulations on taking the first steps in the most amazing journey you'll ever know! And welcome to Christian Life too!

I live in the deep South, on the South Carolina-Georgia state line, and the racial tension around here is intense sometimes! Part of the problem is ignorance, for sure. Part of it is satanic as well, satan is the accuser and he gets into peoples heads with all sorts of false accusations. Part of it is memories from the fairly recent past and a deep fear that things haven't really changed. They got the repentance part here, but not the forgiveness part. Without forgiveness and a genuine understanding that the ugly things the strong people did to the ones who were hurt were really wrong and why, things are never going to be able to heal.

Its really sad, because when I go to my home town in Maryland, there's no tension at all! People up there live in peace with real respect and appreciation for their differences; its really different from here!

As you get to know Jesus Christ, you will, I hope, come to understand what the Bible means by "There is no condemnation in Christ." Romans 8:1. Jesus doesn't put people down, He doesn't want you putting yourself down, and He doesn't want us putting each other down. Its taken me a long time to get that straight, but I'm really learning that now. So, first, try to learn to not put yourself down. Try listening to TD Jakes, he teaches stuff like that, and he's a good man.

Peace be with you, in Jesus Name, Meg

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Permalink Reply by TOTAL PRAISE on June 25, 2009 at 10:02am

Amen, sister Meg, up lifting in straight to the point! It's been a while since I experienced racism. But I stay in GOD face at all time. People in general treat each other different upon appearace anyway. That's why I didn't put my picture on this web site. I wanted to talk and connect with people that would talk to me about GOD and how we could better ourselves. Not based on how I looked, And I thank you sister MEG, for your uplifting words of encouragement. May GOD bless you, in JESUS name. AMEN

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Permalink Reply by Meg on June 26, 2009 at 9:49pm

Hey Total Praise, I am really glad I could help. I'm not famous for looks myself, so I know what you mean by that!

I hope you live in a decent place with good people around you, that really counts.

In Christ, Meg

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Permalink Reply by Linda on June 28, 2009 at 3:57am

Hi, and God bless you, dear one in Christ. He loves us all and is totally color blind. Won't it be wonderful when He takes over this evil world? We won't have to worry about any of these foolish false judgements.

One thing I've experience living in a germanic country with a Nazi past is that as long as I show forth the Lord's love, His sheep hear His voice. Those who are not His sheep are against me. As you may know, if you have studied any end-time Bible classes, the world is getting worse and worse. The Bible says "Evil men and seducers shall wax (become) worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived." (II Timothy 3:13) You can see it in the newspapaers. The devils children are coming up with more horrific ways to destroy or hurt, but there is a wonderful Golden Age coming soon that the Bible calls the Millenium and one of my most favorite verses says, "Nothing shall hurt nor destroy in all My holy mountain." (Isaiah 11:9, and 65:25) Nothing. And God will wipe away all tears from our eyes (Revelation 21:4) So, the worse it gets here, the sooner it's going to get really good! :) I can hardly wait.

"Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD. " (Jeremiah 1:8) I must confess that when I meet violent people, I tremble, but the Lord has always protected me. "The angel of the Lord encamps round about them that fear Him." (Psalm 34:7) We should only fear the Lord and that comes from faith which comes from deeply studying and meditating on His glorious Word. The more frequent, the better.

Don't worry about the racists or the satanists or the ignorant or foolish people who judge us according to our color or our religion or nationality. Don't let that preoccupy your mind. But when you feel tempted to be bothered by such things, here's a verse that always helps me: "They looked unto Him and were lightened and their faces were not ashamed." (Psalm 34:5)Just immediately turn your attention towards the Lord. Focus on Him and His love.

The Bible says, "Meditate upon these (the positive Word) things, give yourself completely to them, for in doing so you shall both save yourself and them that hear you." I Timothy 4:15 - The more you give yourself to the Lord and let Him shine through you, the less people will see the color of your skin. Love has a way of breaking every barrier and even if you get persecuted for it, rejoice as Jesus said, "Great is your reward in Heaven". If you feel you need prayer, feel free to ask us for it. The Lord will answer every single time. God bless you and encourage you and strengthen you more and more and give you great peace and great joy.

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Permalink Reply by TOTAL PRAISE on June 29, 2009 at 6:55pm

Amen! !

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Permalink Reply by James Stapleton on July 4, 2009 at 2:17am

I grew up in a small town in Texas and at a young age was taught and belived in racisim that the color of my skin made me better. How foolish of me It is somthing I see every day at home and it makes me so angry and sad when I see a guy in a truck with a Huge confederate flag flapping in the wind (not saying it is him being proud for his heratige) it is like some one in germany driving around with a nazi flag to me it shows they do not know True meaning of God. I am a very proud southener and love my country and state but God comes before them like the people have said before God is color blind I dont care if your 6"5' purple and where a 22 size shoe God made you that way and i wil love you like a brother. If any of us are "christians" and are racist we should get on our knees and pray that God will purge are mind and hearts of evil he loves all the same no MATTER WHAT!!!!

From the love of a brother in christ.

James Stapleton...

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Permalink Reply by Monica Hernandez on July 4, 2009 at 9:59am

Hello Total Praise:

The devil is all about lies, deception and ignorance. He wants to keep us divided and uses all his tricks. Remember the old adage: "United we stand, divided we fall?" He thinks if he manages to keep us divided, nothing good can happen to our life here on earth.

But God created each of us in His "image and likeness" and everything He created He called it good, and when we really understand and appreciate this truth, we would crush the lie of separateness and overcome racism.

I invite you to visit my other blog which is about "breaking through barriers in our lives" and becoming anew! Visit: www.monicahernandez.wordpress.com

Monica

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Permalink Reply by TOTAL PRAISE on July 9, 2009 at 10:22am

Thanks sister Monicah......How offten do you update your web site. Thank you for the Invite. Love yah in JESUS name AMEN.

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Permalink Reply by ƒlame on July 9, 2009 at 1:28pm

Oh, what an interesting thread. I live in an urban area in northeastern America, and there was just recently an incident where the owners of a local pool wouldn't let any minorities swim.

I personally think that the devil uses anything he can get his hands on. I think racism is a result of ignorance (and other things), but Satan is definitely taking advantage of it.

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Permalink Reply by TOTAL PRAISE on September 2, 2009 at 3:41am

I thought so.

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Permalink Reply by freedom on February 7, 2010 at 5:30pm

Racism is ignorance of the devil. Any kind of ignorace that keeps man away from God is of the devil and racism definitely fits that category. Paul writes in the new testament that we no longer walk in ignorace as the Gentiles do. We are, as Christians, to get wisdom and understanding about all things from God through Christ.

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Permalink Reply by Fix You on February 10, 2010 at 5:57pm

Racism is more to do with ignorance and mankind's inherent sinfulness. It is always a get-out for Christians to blame inappropriate behaviour onto the satan. Christians and others must take full responsibility for their own actions. If racism is carried out by non-believers, then that is a symptom of their condition

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