Matthew 18:1-10

The Importance of the Child.

Many churches and believers have no clue how urgent and important this passage is. Jesus has just cast a demon from a child and that child is recovering from that possession. Is it possible that when Jesus says “this child” he is discussing the child from whom He had just cast the demon from because they are all still standing there when the disciples decide to bring up the subject of who the greatest in the Kingdom will be? Absolutely.

Jesus is warning them with the strongest type warning that exists. He tells them that unless they have the humility of a child, they won't even get close to God's kingdom. A change has to occur from within to make that possible because a child won't be having the pride and stubbornness to fight against God that a sinful adult would.

But one thing the progressive churches choose to fail to recognize is this: there is a very deliberate focused choice on the part of confessed Satanists to target children for sexual or sacrificial uses. And part of that use has been the inclusion of homosexuality into modern American life. It is seen as ‘evil’ to exclude gays from public discourse and discrimination to call it a sin.

Even now there are believers being arrested in the UK for even standing in prayer publicly, but for a parade of LGBTQ dancers to dance through the streets yelling “WE'RE HERE. WE'RE QUEER. AND WE'RE COMING FOR YOUR CHILDREN!” is perfectly acceptable.

If that doesn't show you that the source for all these political pro-gay pushes of the last 50 years were all from the same source, Satan, nothing will convince you. Satan's strategy has always been found in aiming for the youth, the future of a nation.

The elite power structure of our nation, our world, is predicated on a set of pagan demonic influences. To deny the immense power that a set of elite pedophiles clearly has in this country, in this world, is ignoring evidence that has been slapping us in the face since the days of the Clinton presidency.

The worship of Satan has not changed from the beginning. Infants are offered up and murdered in rituals that the leaders of our nation participate in. In ancient times it was a bronze statue that was heated white hot before an infant was placed upon it and burned alive. Today, Satan demands a sacrifice of the eldest child and many of the Baphomet worshipping elites offer that child in dedication to the service of Baphomet.

The child is either made a blood offering in ritual sacrifice at birth (as in ancient times) and is eaten alive or is made a servant of Baphomet, requiring the castration of the eldest son. Does the fervor behind the trans-ideology begin to make sense yet amongst the political and Hollywood elites?

It is Satanic. It is evil. And Jesus said the world would be a better place if those people would be launched into the deepest part of the sea with a ton-sized rock tied to their necks. These are the people who a generation ago said all they wanted was a cake and now are actively marching through the public streets chanting about being after the children.

It's always been about gaining access to the children. From the push to legalize gay adoptions to the increased efforts to dress in drag and read to children it has ALWAYS been about abusing kids. And Jesus tried to warn us. Our stance against homosexuality is for the express purpose of protecting the children because they have shown a consistent propensity of targeting our children.

It's time to stop attempting to avoid the subject in order to not offend people. Children are being raped, victimized and it's allowed to continue for fear of angering a trans-activist. The Hell that awaits for those who rape children, including former President's, movie stars etc is one that surely will cause eternal regret on their part. Jesus said it'd be better if the ones who are out to victimize children were being actively drowned In the sea.

If your church affirms trans-kids it's because someone at the church wants to rape them. Period. And Jesus says that God will give extra consideration toward their punishment because the angels watch them closely. So the cowards who refuse to stand on biblical teaching to appease will suffer the same fate as those who actively did abuse children. And the followers of that ‘church’ will endure the same Hell the rapists will.

Do you understand the warnings now? How important it is to adhere to scripture rather than cave to current political pressure in the interests of not offending pedophiles? Do you see that Satan is working overtime because he knows his time is short? Do you realize that evil doesn't even hide anymore?

If even just 10 years ago you had said that there would be a time when grown adult professionals would be too afraid to admit that a man couldn't get pregnant you would have been laughed out of the room. If 5 years ago a male high school student had dressed as a girl to enter the girls restroom, then raped a female student, and the high school had transferred him instead of arresting him where he then raped another female student all to avoid offending this “trans-student” and/or his litigious parents…oh wait, this did happen 5 years ago.

The reason that this society has degenerated so quickly into utter insanity is all because Satan is consolidating his efforts. He knows Jesus is on His Way and in a matter of seconds it will be over for him. The current idea of gays aligning their ideology to be so anti-god that they plan trips in support of Hamas or Gaza over Israel or God's chosen people betrays the truth.

Both Palestinian Muslims and Gay activists hate Israel, because Israel is the nation God chose to bless the world through. But Palestinian Muslims execute homosexuals regularly. So why do the gays align with a group who would murder them? Because the source of both is Satan, they are aligning against God. If you want to know if you are on the ungodly side of an argument consider who ELSE supports that view.

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[1] At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” [2] And He called a child to Himself and set him among them, [3] and said, “Truly I say to you, unless you change and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. [4] So whoever will humble himself like this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. [5] And whoever receives one such child in My name, receives Me; [6] but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin, it is better for him that a heavy millstone be hung around his neck, and that he be drowned in the depths of the sea. [7] “Woe to the world because of its stumbling blocks! For it is inevitable that stumbling blocks come; but woe to the person through whom the stumbling block comes! [8] “And if your hand or your foot is causing you to sin, cut it off and throw it away from you; it is better for you to enter life maimed or without a foot, than to have two hands or two feet and be thrown into the eternal fire. [9] And if your eye is causing you to sin, tear it out and throw it away from you. It is better for you to enter life with one eye, than to have two eyes and be thrown into the fiery hell. [10] “See that you do not look down on one of these little ones; for I say to you that their angels in heaven continually see the face of My Father who is in heaven.

SATAN’S PARADISE” — David R. Dee July 5, 2026
Core Thesis
• The document argues that Satan’s ultimate goal is the elimination of humanity and the removal of mankind’s God-given dominion over Earth.
• It presents human history as a conflict between Satan’s efforts to destroy humanity and God’s plan of redemption through Christ.
Key Arguments
• Adam and Eve’s temptation is framed as Satan seeking human death and rebellion rather than human divinity.
• Modern movements and ideas—including environmental catastrophe narratives, abortion, transhumanism, DEI, LGBTQ themes, gender identity, AI, murder, rape, pedophilia, suicide, ethnic cleansing, and extensive genocide— are presented as tools advancing Satan’s goal of reducing or ending human procreation.
• The document contends that Satan’s desire for supremacy requires humanity’s decline and extinction.
Theological Conclusions
• Christ’s incarnation and redemptive work are presented as the decisive defeat of Satan’s plans.
• God’s sovereignty over creation and Christ’s ultimate victory are emphasized throughout the essay.
• The document ends with confidence in Satan’s final judgment and God’s eternal kingdom.
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Satan’s Paradise is a Planet Earth unpopulated with people! And an unthroned God in Heaven!
So, what in the world is going on in this present evil age? Satan, that old serpent, wants to have a garden of Eden to slither around in all by himself— getting Adam and Eve kicked out of the Garden is not merely Satan’s “save the planet from humanity mantra,” the liar and murderer has a master plan to carry out by seeing every last man and woman, boy and girl ousted from tending God’s Green Creation and to bring an end to mankind having dominion over the Earth! Satan’s sigh of relief could only come to him when and if the last man and woman standing would come to taking their last breath on Earth, all over the Earth; once and for all! The Old Serpent did not tempt Adam and Eve in order for them to really become “gods!” Satan tempted the man and the woman to disobey God’s Word and Will in order for them to become “dead!” Dead for becoming rebels in God’s Creation as one of God’s creatures.
It is Satan’s end goal to kill off God’s image bearers, to wipe out the very existence of the whole human race! The Devil is still using the notion of a coming cataclysmic demise of planet Earth due to climate change as one his illusionary environmental disaster devices to make mankind feel guilty for breathing the very air which God, The Creator, intended to fill the lungs of humans with forever, as oxygen is generated from God’s designed process of photosynthesis from the sun’s impact upon plants and foliage in the Earth and from marine phytoplankton in the ocean!
If the Devil can get mindless and godless people to shout till they starve themselves to death; “conservation, green peace,” all in the name of Mother Earth, and coerce people to cry “save the whales and ban fossil fuels” to free the oceans from human management, then supposedly all will be well. Let human corpses fertilize the Earth. Ironically, if the Devil’s dirty details were to coalesce into the complex culling mechanism of his machination’s, then his most subtle deception would be to convince people to conclude how good human sacrifice is, to die nobly, to keep the rest of creation alive, therefore global suicide would serve to fulfill what Satan has meant all along for evil! The end of the existence of humanity—
…since the extinction of all other life forms is unthinkable; how could good people be so selfish to desire to live at all costs and exhaust all Earth’s natural resources, consuming them for such an ignoble cause as saving the human race?
Abortion itself is Satan’s population control conspiracy— less is more! Add to this the Devil’s doctrines and devices of Transhumanism, LGBTQ, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Gender Identity and Artificial Intelligence and Satan’s scheme to rid the ability of human procreation to function is set in place, and voila’— no more hearing the pitter patter of little feet running around. Murder, rape and pedophilia are also fused together by Satan like a massive wrecking ball to smash apart untold numbers of human lives. Certainly, ethnic cleansing and extensive genocide aids and expedites the cause of Mother Earth in ridding herself of her problematic people groups.
The less human beings to exist, with ultimate human extinction in view, the better the Devil likes his odds of becoming God! For Satan to be more, to be in a preeminent position and to realize ultimate power demands for humans to become less in their dignity and destiny of glorifying God and enjoying Him forever! What really ruined everything for Satan was when GOD THE SON BECAME THE SON OF MAN!
1 Corinthians 1:30-31
But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

BUT GOD, all the while that Satan would wish himself to ultimately be “the god of this age and all the ages to come,” GOD THE FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT have a Divine, Holy, Sovereign Foot crushing down upon Satan’s head! CHRIST ALONE is THE KING of kings, and THE LORD of lords and The Old Serpent’s slithering body will be cast by THE HAND OF THE MESSIAH into the consuming fires of Hell, forevermore! THE PARADISE OF GOD is not up for grabs; it is GOD’S CREATION!
THE GOD OF THE BIBLE, declares Himself to be THE GOD WHO WAS AND IS AND IS TO COME!
As Martin Luther put to song…
A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing;
our helper he, amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing.
For still our ancient foe does seek to work us woe;
his craft and power are great, and armed with cruel hate,
on earth is not his equal.

Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing,
were not the right Man on our side, the Man of God's own choosing.
You ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is he;
Lord Sabaoth his name, from age to age the same;
and he must win the battle.

And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us,
we will not fear, for God has willed his truth to triumph through us.
The prince of darkness grim, we tremble not for him;
his rage we can endure, for lo! his doom is sure;
one little word shall fell him.

That Word above all earthly powers no thanks to them abideth;
the Spirit and the gifts are ours through him who with us sideth.
Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also;
the body they may kill: God's truth abideth still;
his kingdom is forever!

Genesis 3
Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die. And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden. And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself. And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat? And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat. And the LORD God said unto the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat. And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life: And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.

Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life; Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field; In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return. And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living. Unto Adam also and to his wife did the LORD God make coats of skins, and clothed them.
And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever: Therefore the LORD God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken. So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.
Revelation 20
And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years, And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season.
And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years. But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection. Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.

And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison, And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea. And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them. And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever. And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.

Turkish authorities denied a planned stop for a chartered LGBTQ+ cruise carrying approximately 1,900 passengers, most of them Americans, according to local officials and the event organizer.
The Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady was scheduled to visit Kuşadası and Istanbul. However, officials in Turkey’s Aydın province said the group was “known for behaviors incompatible with the fabric of our society and our moral values,” and the planned port calls were canceled.
Turkey has no nationwide law prohibiting LGBTQ+ visitors, but government leaders have increasingly emphasized traditional family values in recent years. The decision has sparked discussion over the balance between a nation’s right to uphold its cultural standards and the expectations of international tourism.

June "Pride" month.
PRIDE, PROTEST, AND THE POSTURE OF THE HEART.

James 4:6, Micah 6:8, Philippians 2:3-4

Every June, cities around the world are filled with banners, parades, and vibrant colors marking the celebration of Pride Month. For many in our culture, it is a season of profound significance. But for the Christian, the month often brings up a mix of tension, questions, and conflicting emotions.

To navigate this month with the mind of Christ, we have to look past the surface and understand two things: the cultural history of why this month exists, and the eternal truth of what God's Word says about the human heart.

The word "pride" operates on two completely different wavelengths depending on whether you are speaking to the culture or reading the Scriptures.

We are going to look at Pride Month through the lens of its history as a protest, and then ground ourselves in what the Bible says about pride, justice, and how we ought to treat one another.

To engage thoughtfully with the world around us, we must understand why Pride Month happens. It did not begin as a corporate-sponsored celebration or a simple festival. It began as a raw, historic protest.

In June of 1969, police raided a gay bar called the Stonewall Inn in New York City. At that time in history, being openly LGBTQ+ was largely criminalized, and police raids, public shaming, and systemic violence were commonplace. The patrons at Stonewall decided they had reached a breaking point, resulting in several days of riots and protests.

The first "Pride" marches were organized a year later to commemorate those riots. The purpose was not an expression of arrogance, but a protest against invisibility, hiding, and state-sanctioned mistreatment. In a cultural sense, the word "Pride" was chosen as the direct opposite of "Shame." It was a declaration that a marginalized community refused to live in the shadows of fear or violence.

As Christians, we can acknowledge the historical reality that human beings have often mistreated, abused, and marginalized others.

Scripture tells us that every single person is made in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:27).

Therefore, any time human dignity is stripped away by cruelty or violence, it grieves the heart of God. We must always stand against the mistreatment of any image-bearer.

While the cultural definition of pride in this context means "the refusal to be shamed," we must also look at what the Bible says about the word pride (גֵּאָה in Hebrew, hyperephania in Greek).

In Scripture, pride is rarely spoken of as mere self-esteem. Instead, biblical pride is a dangerous spiritual condition. It is an attitude of self-sufficiency, a lifting up of the self above God and others. James 4:6 reminds us: "God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble."

Why does God oppose pride? Because pride convinces us that we do not need God. It tells us that we are the ultimate authors of our own identity, our own morality, and our own destiny.

When the Bible warns against pride, it isn't just talking about a month on the calendar; it is talking about a daily condition of the human heart.

Pride is the original sin—it is what drove humanity to reach for the fruit in the Garden of Eden, desiring to be "like God," deciding right and wrong for ourselves. Whether it manifests as self-righteousness in a church pew or self-determination in the streets, the Bible cautions us that leaning entirely on our own understanding separates us from the grace of a Savior.

How then do we respond during this month? How do we balance the cultural reality of Pride as a protest against mistreatment with the biblical reality that humility before God is our highest calling?

We look to Jesus, who came full of both grace and truth (John 1:14).
If we have truth without grace, we become clanging cymbals—harsh, judgmental, and defensive. If we have grace without truth, we compromise the beautiful, transformative boundaries of God's design for human flourishing.

The Bible calls us to a very specific posture in Micah 6:8: "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."

Act Justly: We must ensure that we never participate in or tolerate the hatred, mocking, or demeaning of LGBTQ+ individuals. Our speech must always be seasoned with salt.

Love Mercy: We must remember our own brokenness. None of us have clean hands apart from the blood of Jesus. Mercy recognizes that we are all beggars showing other beggars where to find bread.

Walk Humbly: The ultimate antidote to biblical pride is gospel humility. Humility acknowledges that God is the Creator, and we are the creation. He defines who we are, He sets the boundaries for our lives, and His design for identity and relationships is inherently good.

Ultimately, Pride Month is a search for identity, belonging, and worth. The protest asks the question: "Do I matter? Am I seen? Is there a place where I don't have to hide?"

The beautiful promise of the Gospel is that the ultimate answer to those questions isn't found in a movement, a culture, or even in our own self-expression. It is found at the cross.

In Christ, you are fully seen, fully known, and deeply loved—not because of what you have achieved or how you define yourself, but because of what He did for you.

As we navigate this month, let our hearts be free of arrogance, full of compassion, and steadfastly anchored in the humility of the Savior who emptied Himself for us (Philippians 2:7).

Questions for Personal Reflection:
1. In what areas of my own life am I letting biblical pride (self-sufficiency) take the driver's seat instead of trusting God's word?
2. How can I better reflect the perfect balance of Christ's grace and truth to those in my community who view this month differently than I do?

Lord God, You are the Creator of all things, and You hold the universe in Your hands. We confess that our hearts are prone to wander and prone to pride. Forgive us for the times we have sought to be our own gods, and forgive us for the times we have failed to show love and dignity to Your image-bearers. Give us the grace to walk humbly before You this month. Teach us to stand firmly on Your truth while loving our neighbors with a fierce, Christ-like compassion. May our lives be a protest against darkness, and a celebration of Your light. In Jesus' name, Amen.

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A 4,000-Year-Old Prophecy of Ishmael: Fulfilled in Centuries of Violence
The violence that dominates today’s headlines should not surprise anyone familiar with the Book of Genesis. Nearly four thousand years ago, the Bible recorded a prophecy about the two sons of Abraham—Isaac and Ishmael—and the nations that would arise from them. Isaac became the father of Israel, the people through whom God’s covenant promises continued. Ishmael, however, became the father of the Arab tribes of the Middle East. Concerning him, Scripture gives a striking description: he would be a “wild donkey of a man,” with his hand against everyone and everyone’s hand against him (Genesis 16:12). From the beginning, the Bible foretold that strife would mark the future of his line.

From the beginning, Islam spread with ruthless force. In the seventh century, Muhammad united the tribes of Arabia under a new religious and political movement. From day one, this expansion came with military campaigns and terror, showing a clear pattern of attacking anyone who resisted. Over centuries, raids, wars, and conquests kept this pattern alive. It didn’t go away. Centuries of terror and violence keep coming back, shaking the world again and again.

We see this prophecy in the modern world. In the 1960s and 1970s, airplane hijackings struck fear into travelers everywhere. In 1972, Israeli athletes were killed at Munich during the Summer Olympics. The attacks of September 11 killed thousands in the United States. More recently, Islamic State swept across Iraq and Syria, murdering civilians and persecuting minorities. The surprise October 7 attacks in Israel brought similar horror to towns, with families killed and communities terrorized. This terror is not random—it targets anyone who does not conform. Women are brutally oppressed, LGBTQ+ individuals punished, and people of different faiths persecuted. Violence against them is part of the same pattern of terror that has repeated across history. These are not isolated events—they are part of a relentless, ongoing cycle of violence.

When we look at history through the words of the Book of Genesis, the connection is clear. Thousands of years ago, Scripture said Ishmael’s descendants would live in constant strife—“his hand against everyone and everyone’s hand against him.” Raids, wars, terrorism, and violence have repeated this warning over and over. The prophecy in Genesis 16:12 is still happening today. The Bible does not just tell history—it warns us of the ongoing reality of human violence.

"Purity in Passion: God's Design for Relationships"
By M.R.Mahlaule DipTheol
Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8, Ephesians 5:22-33
Introduction
In a world where relationships are often defined by fleeting passion and self-gratification, God's Word calls us to a higher standard. The LGBTQ+ community, often marginalized and misunderstood, highlights the need for the church to respond with love, truth, and compassion. As we explore God's design for relationships, we'll address fornication, marriage, pornography, and the importance of purity.
The Call to Purity (1 Thessalonians 4:3-8)
God's will for us is sanctification, holiness (1 Thessalonians 4:3). This includes avoiding sexual immorality (fornication), which is contrary to God's purpose for us (1 Thessalonians 4:3, 7). The consequences of immorality are severe (1 Thessalonians 4:6), but God's Spirit empowers us to live pure lives (1 Thessalonians 4:8).

Marriage: God's Design (Ephesians 5:22-33
Ephesians 5:22-33 presents a beautiful picture of marriage, emphasizing submission and love. Husbands are to love their wives as Christ loves the church (Ephesians 5:25-27), and wives are to submit to their husbands (Ephesians 5:22-24). This reflects Christ's love for the church, highlighting the unity and sacrificial love required in marriage. Marriage is a lifelong commitment (Matthew 19:6), and divorce is not God's plan, except in cases of extreme abuse or adultery (Matthew 5:32, 1 Corinthians 7:15).
The Church's Response to LGBTQ+ Communities
The church must respond to LGBTQ+ communities with love, compassion, and truth. While Scripture is clear on sexual immorality (1 Corinthians 6:18-20), we must not condone sin. Instead, we should love the sinner, pointing them to God's transformative power (Romans 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11).
Pornography: A Threat to Purity
Pornography is a prevalent issue, even in the church, distorting God's design for sex and relationships (Matthew 5:27-28). It fuels lust, objectifies others, and leads to spiritual emptiness (Psalm 101:3, Proverbs 6:25-27). God's power enables us to overcome pornography's grip (1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Corinthians 12:9).

Dating and God's Word
Dating is a process of getting to know someone, building a foundation for a potential life partnership. It's okay to date, but sex before marriage is a clear "no" (1 Corinthians 6:18-20, Hebrews 13:4). God's design is for sex to be within marriage (Genesis 2:24, 1 Corinthians 7:1-5). Prioritize spiritual compatibility, shared values, and accountability in relationships.

Living Purity in a Sexualised World
Living pure in a Sexualised world is challenging, but God's grace and power enable us to overcome (1 Corinthians 6:18-20). Practical steps for purity include:
- Setting boundaries
- Seeking accountability
- Focusing on God's design for relationships
- Renewing our minds (Romans 12:2)

Conclusion
God's design for relationships is beautiful and best. Let's respond to the world's confusion with truth, love, and compassion. As we pursue purity, we'll experience God's transforming power in our relationships.

Today, commit to living God's way:
- If you're struggling with purity, seek God's grace and accountability.
- If you're in a relationship, pursue purity and godliness.
- If you're single, trust God's timing and design.

Let's rise up and live for Him!

A Nashville, TN charter school threatened to fire a 1st grade teacher for refusing to read an LGBTQ+ book to 6 year olds. https://afr.net/podcasts/the-hamilton-corner/2026/february/a-nashville-tn-charter-school-threatened-to-fire-a-1st-grade-teacher-for-refusing-to-read-an-lgbtqplus-book-to-6-year-olds/

Empowered Purity: Living God's Way in a Sexually Charged World
By M.R. Mahlaule DipTheol.

As believers, we're called to be set apart, to shine like lights in a dark world (Philippians 2:15). The apostle Paul reminds us, "You are not of the world" (John 15:19). But let's be real, the world is pushing boundaries, and it's getting louder. Sexuality is everywhere – in media, music, and even our language. So how do we navigate Christian sexuality in today's culture? Through the Holy Spirit's power, we can live pure, empowered lives that honour God.

God's Design for Sexuality
God created sex as a gift, a beautiful expression of intimacy within marriage (Genesis 2:24). In Ephesians 5, Paul writes that marriage reflects Christ's love for the Church. Sex isn't dirty; it's God's design. He intended it for mutual enjoyment, procreation, and bonding between husband and wife. Psalm 139:13-14 says, "You created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made." Our bodies are fearfully and wonderfully made, and we should honour God with them (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).

The Bible is clear about God's plan for sexuality: it's within marriage, between a man and a woman, for their mutual benefit and God's glory. Understanding this design helps us navigate the complexities of relationships and sexuality.

Challenges We Face
We're bombarded with messages that contradict God's Word. Porn, media, and societal pressures lure us away from purity. The enemy wants us to doubt God's goodness and our identity. He wants us to believe lies like "God doesn't love you if you fail" or "You can't be pure." But we don't have to conform (Romans 12:2). We can stand firm, knowing we're more than conquerors through Christ (Romans 8:37).

The LGBTQ+ community and same-sex attraction discussions are complex, but God's Word is clear: we're to love people while standing firm on biblical truth (John 13:34, Jude 1:3). Compassion and conviction aren't mutually exclusive. We can love without compromising God's standards.

Walking in Purity
The Holy Spirit empowers self-control (Galatians 5:16-17). When temptation knocks, we can flee (1 Corinthians 6:18). Set boundaries – in relationships, media consumption, and thoughts. Seek mentorship and accountability. You're not alone; God is with you, and His Spirit guides you.

For young adults, dating can be a part of getting to know someone, building friendship, and potentially finding a life partner – but with clear boundaries. No sex before marriage. Period. It's about respecting God's design for relationships. Ask questions, seek guidance, and prioritise purity.

However, if you're still in school, focus on your studies. Build friendships, invest in your future, and let relationships wait. Your priority is growth, academically and spiritually. Don't rush into relationships that might distract you from God's best.

Practical steps:
- Renew your mind daily (Romans 12:2).
- Flee temptation; don't entertain it (2 Timothy 2:22).
- Seek godly counsel (Proverbs 11:14).
- Pray for strength and accountability (Philippians 4:13).
- Guard your heart and mind (Proverbs 4:23).

Living Empowered Lives
Purity isn't about rules; it's about relationship. As we surrender to the Holy Spirit, fruit grows: self-control, love, joy (Galatians 5:22-23). You're not trying harder; you're trusting deeper. Lean into God's strength.

In a world pushing boundaries, let's be counter-cultural. Let's live empowered, pure lives that reflect God's glory. You're His child, and He empowers you (1 John 4:4).

Dealing with Struggles
We all struggle with purity. Maybe you've fallen, or you're struggling now. God's grace is bigger than our failures. Confess, repent, and move forward (1 John 1:9). Don't let guilt or shame define you; let God's love and forgiveness empower you.

Conclusion
Let's choose empowered purity. Surrender to the Holy Spirit's leading. You're not alone in this journey. God empowers you to live set-apart, honouring lives. Seek Him, and walk in freedom.

"Pray without ceasing" (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Rely on God's strength, and live empowered.
‘Morena boloka Sechaba sagexu’

I want to share something personal and thoughtful today.

These short clip comes from a longer faith-based conversation that approaches identity, belief, and life journeys with compassion, honesty, and respect. It’s not about judgment, pressure, or arguments. It’s about listening, understanding, and hope.

Many people, especially within the LGBTQ community, carry real pain, questions, and experiences that deserve to be treated with dignity. This discussion acknowledges that reality while gently sharing how faith in Christ can bring clarity, peace, and purpose for those who seek Him.

Everyone’s journey is different. This conversation is shared from the personal testimony of our Guest, and Author of the Book, From Queer to Christ, George Carneal. It's taken from his life, from a faith perspective, and offered in the spirit of understanding, reflection, and love.

The full video is available now at
https://www.lastchristian.net as well as https://www.lastchristian.net/television

You can also watch on Roku or Amazon Fire TV through the ChurchView.TV app (Channel 131).

If you’re open to thoughtful dialogue, encouragement, or simply hearing another life story, I invite you to watch the full conversation.