Don't let the title of this video fool you...
The message is on point.
The world we live in is riddled with trouble.
Pick up a paper or turn on the news.
I refer you to these sources because people find them easier to relate to.
They're generally looked at more so than the Biblical source.
Anybody that has payed attention to the Bible should not be surprised at the descending state of affairs.
The Prophets, the Apostles, and even Jesus Himself; all foretold that this would be the case.
What surprises me is how we generally discount the Bible and its warnings and then chalk it up as coincidence when reality confirms its truths.
Whether you accept the scriptures or not, it has to be clear to all that things are bad...
and they don't have a real favorable conclusion that we can see.
You'd really have to be well connected and privileged to some serious perks in order to be comfortable
and fully at ease with conditions the way they are.
Anybody that has hope for a better tomorrow must concede that this present day and age has to end.
2 Peter 3:13 (KJV)
Nevertheless we, according to his promise,
look for new heavens and a new earth,
wherein dwelleth righteousness.
For a better understanding of the character of a Disciple and the Love of God...
Blessings
Matt.
Recently I was questioned
concerning proceeds from the sale of my book…
“The
Jesus Command”
The Bible says a few things which should help bring meaning
to my answer...
Proverbs 3:9-10 (KJV)
Honour the Lord with thy substance,
and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:
Deuteronomy 15:7 (KJV)
If there be among you a poor man
of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy
God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from
thy poor brother:
Luke 4:18 (KJV)
The Spirit of the Lord is upon
me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent
me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and
recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
1 John 3:17 (KJV)
But whoso hath this world's good,
and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from
him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
I could cite more but the point should be clear.
If you've ever read any of my bios, it's no secret that I spent
20 yrs. living homeless on the street... Not only do I know what that feels
like but I also know what it feels like when your pain is ignored by others.
The Hands Of God Ministries works to bring comfort and hope to the downtrodden
of our society. We are not a 501(c)(3). I will not take God off the table and
out of our methods. We use prayer and I encourage others to follow Christ. All
of which are not so favorable when it comes to government funds and
recognition. As a way of financing our efforts without merely asking for
handouts, I’ve written and am actively promoting this book. It is my belief
that it provides a deeper understanding of compassion and kindness... The
things necessary for any real love to exist. Something also that both Christian
and Non-Christian would benefit from paying attention to.
Just think for a moment.
How much damage would you suffer?
Would $14.00 break your budget?
Now think about it again...
But this time reduce the amount to $4.00.
These are the prices of a soft cover and ebook respectively.
It’s not very
much money. However you might have second thoughts before giving it to a person
on the street. I can recall many occasion being asked if I was going to buy
alcohol or drugs with what I was offered. Most of us have reservations built
within our nature. There’s always a feeling of uncertainty, a sense of not
knowing. Well know this. I want to buy houses and apartment buildings; the ones
that are boarded up, vacant, and going to waste. I’d like to be able to put the
unemployed to work fixing them up so they are no longer blight to the
community. In doing this, I could provide long term living
space for the homeless; not just an overnight shelter. The homeless could once again feel what its like to belong. Then they could have a chance at reclaiming their sense of dignity and self worth. Programs that ensure real transition could be
made available. Good programs that improve life by helping those in need who are
willing to work at making a change.
I want to give homes to the homeless.
At least the ones that are willing to work and
Make A Real Effort At Changing.
I think it would be a great encouragement for others to try.
Yeah… you heard me… GIVE!
I don't know if this will ever be the case but I do know
that I’m going to make an effort to see it become a reality. I'm just wondering how many of "You" are willing to join me. At the very least we could instill hope to a people who exist in a state of hopelessness. At the
same time it will send a strong message that there are still people in the
world who care. Mind you, the recipients would have to be screened and given
training to prepare them to handle the responsibility. But I believe in my
heart that it’s better than doing nothing. It’s a simple idea with not so
simple involvement. It will require a lot of effort and a lot financial
backing, but nothing is too hard for the God I serve.
The Book is Written.
It’s
the seed I'm planting.
Join with me.
Buy the book and help water the seed.
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Together...
We Can Make It A Bestseller.
Let's do some good, and
God will get the
increase.
The profits from the book, 100% of them, go directly to the
ministry. I will not forget where I came from and I won't turn a blind eye to
those still there. I'm not rich. I struggle every day in order to keep from
returning to a life of living on the street. But as long as I have a roof and a
bed while others do not, I can not afford to be driven by personal gain.
The
question boils down to this.
If you could spend $14.00 to help
improve the circumstances of someone less fortunate, maybe even help save their
life…
WOULD YOU?
GIVEN A CHANCE
TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE...
When it comes to the compassion...
The kind found in “The Love of God”…
The love we should have for one another…
Jesus didn't make a request…
He
Commanded It!
I hope this answers
The Question of Profit.
Blessings
Matthew Milam II
Hands Of God Ministries
Habakkuk 1:2-4 (KJV)
O Lord, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! even cry out unto thee of violence, and thou wilt not save!
Why dost thou shew me iniquity, and cause me to behold grievance? for spoiling and violence are before me: and there are that raise up strife and contention.
Therefore the law is slacked, and judgment doth never go forth: for the wicked doth compass about the righteous; therefore wrong judgment proceedeth.
The decision to do away with a child is bad enough. What disturbs me even more is a society where people include that option in the first place. It speaks of conditions that leave people desperate and without hope. Poverty, political pressure, economic avenues that don’t exist, hunger, and general apathy… all of these become common place long before horrific acts like this began to surface. Yes, this display is shocking; but what can we really say when for far too long a blind eye has viewed as well as tolerated the little wrongs preceding this? Morality begins in the heart. It can never develop in a heart devoid of the love and saving grace of Christ. Jesus spent every day of His time on Earth attending to His Fathers business. Following Christ is not a passing occasion reserved for a few hours during Worship Service. It is a lifestyle that must be put into practice every moment of every day.
Ephesians 6:12 (KJV)
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
It’s this spiritual wickedness, when left unchecked, that subtly works its way into our societal way of life. Once there it creates indifference and an uncaring attitude. We begin to get comfortable with things that never should be allowed. Things that lead to more infestation until horrible acts like this one hit the surface. These acts shock us only because our breaking point has been pushed too far from where it should have been all along. The time to make some noise existed long ago… we just didn't cry out. We have become salt that has lost its savoir and therefor is good for nothing. Its easy to speak out against sensational acts of evil. Acts that none of us would ever contemplate to commit. All the while we remain silent to the little wrong doings happening all around us. Things that most of us must admit that we do over and over ourselves. Has our continued indulgence of these little things stifled our voice? Would speaking out put us at risk of having our own indiscretions exposed, or maybe make it necessary to give up the practices that shouldn't be a part of our character, as godly people, in the first place? We will never be light to the world around us when we allow the worlds light to cause ours to dim.
Matthew 5:16 (KJV)
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
There is a log in the eye of every man. We can go about the business of removing that log or continue to try and live as though it causes no discomfort. There can never be a hope for a better world when we settle for living with trash. Trash that we refuse to clean from our own houses. Saying we’re sorry is not the same thing as repentance. It takes a desire for change as well as an effort to be an example of real change for others to see. Without change, what glory does God receive? If we continue to act and do the same as the rest of the world… what makes us any different?
Philippians 2:15-16 (KJV)
That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
The People of Pikeville Tennessee unanimously approved an ordinance
making saggy pants illegal.
Anyone caught with their pants "more than three inches below the top of the hips"
will be guilty of public indecency.
$25 for the first offense but not more than $50 for subsequent offenses.
Change can be brought about. But like I said earlier, the time to take action is well in advance of acts that go to the extreme. Moral minded adults are produced by raising morally taught children. I can remember as a child growing up, there were some things I wouldn't even think about… let alone do. I thank God for my parents and grandparents who insisted on a standard of behavior. A standard which took as its core the principles of decency as prescribed in the Bible. Many in today's “Black Community” have no idea of morality or other wisdom's contained within the pages of this worldwide best seller… especially today's young people. A big problem that underscores this condition lies in the fact that the parents of these same young people have no Biblical foundation themselves. You can’t teach what you haven’t learned, nor can you be an example or role model to the children… your children… the ones who have grown up thinking this (saggy pants) and other insane behavior is acceptable. It just may be the case that outside intervention has become necessary in the way of regulation and fines. The real sad thing, the thing that pains my heart is in the fact that this could have been regulated in the home. Our society is real good at claiming the labels that announce to the world that they are Men and Woman. “Real Men and Women” are of the kind who are responsible enough to recognize and instill the values that our grandparents and great grandparents held so dear. When we don’t take interest and do for ourselves, we can expect others to come forward to do it for us. When they do, don’t be alarmed at the price tag that comes attached. As the old saying goes… “You Pay For Mistakes.”
Proverbs 13:22 (KJV)
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
"Destiny is not a matter of chance,
it is a matter of choice;
it is not a thing to be waited for,
it is a thing to be achieved."
~William Jennings Bryan~
There are positives that take place within our community. These bright spots don't just happen as a matter of course. They come about when time and patience are applied. When parents, teachers, and the community at large take interest in the well-fair and the well-being of what goes into our young. Knowledge is key in the reversal of generational curses that plague our neighborhoods. Young people have to be given the tools of information, as well as the example and nurturing necessary to bring about change. Yes, it is hard work, and it does take time... but the rewards are well worth it.
Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Blessings,
Matt.
HANDS OF GOD MINISTRIES
As members of "The Body of Christ", we all should try to extend the
"HAND OF GOD."
Galatians 6:10 (NIV)
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
That's the point of this ministry, to take the opportunity to try to do some good; as much as can be done... according to God's Will.
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1 Corinthians 3:6 (NIV)
I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow.
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