"Lift up thy feet unto the perpetual desolations; even all that the enemy hath done wickedly in the sanctuary." (Psalms 74:3) Actually, the term meets well with the general idea, because those who go against the flow are usually defined as such. The 'Chicken Little' kind of sorts, might be better, if you trying to describe someone that is fanatical or eccentric. On the other hand, our hearts should break for what breaks His; and some of the stuff that goes on in ministry today, or in the name of ministry, should really cause alarm to anyone who might be paying attention. Matthew Henry points out that God's hand is like iron when He strikes, but His feet are leaden, meaning that He is slow getting to it. Depending on what side of His judgment you are on, that could be a really really good thing; but for those that are waiting to see God do something, it could take an eternity, or at least feel that way. Regardless of how you might view the wickedness around you, it really does not matter how wicked the world might get, as long as it does not enter into the church. Once it gets into the church, it becomes a revolving door of compromise and unholiness. That might sound pretty stern and way out there, but you have got to understand something about the enemy's tactics; he does not bring anything on suddenly, he brings it on little by little. It's like to frog in hot water; if you put a frog in hot water he will immediately jump out; but if you put him in cool water over a fire, he will get cooked. Now I am going to say something fanatical, but it's something I have observed from the outside looking in; because if you are on the inside of Facebook, then you're probably not going to see things the way that I do. First of all, there are some wonderful features that Facebook allows people to enjoy with each other, like sharing pictures and random thoughts; but the evil I see far out ways any good that might come from something so captivating and habit-forming. Basically, it is a Busybody's dream come true. Talk about putting yourself on a stage, there is nothing more self-indulgent then putting your life out into the social media world, and then thinking you have something that is tangible to hold on to. No one sends greetings anymore from any normal form; it's done with a 'poke' or a 'post,' and if you're out of the loop, you are not communicated with anymore, at all. Talk about something cultic, in more ways that not, it becomes the most important thing in many people's lives; more important the real relationships, and more important that a relationship with God. But don't mind me, I'm just a "Wackadoodle" that stopped Facebook over three years ago because I saw things happening that really disturbed me; things like husband and wives putting their disagreements out in public, as if to get opinions on who is right and who's wrong in a fight. Even children, taking there grievances with their parents out in the public, as if to get support for their rebellious actions and stupid choices that they want to make acceptable. It's really much the same kind of thing that creeps into the church; little clicks and groups, gathering their common sin together in a manner that makes what they do normal and right...
"Don't team up with those who are unbelievers. How can righteousness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness? What harmony can there be between Christ and the devil? How can a believer be a partner with an unbeliever? And what union can there be between God's temple and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God said: "I will live in them and walk among them. I will be their God, and they will be my people. Therefore, come out from among unbelievers, and separate yourselves from them, says the LORD. Don't touch their filthy things, and I will welcome you. And I will be your Father, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the LORD Almighty."" (2 Corinthians 6:14-18) NLT
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