Continuing with the concept of the last posting we can now look toward the angelic realm. We see much ado regarding images of the Virgin Mary and angels with Catholicism and other Eastern Orthodox traditions. For us to discern the difference between an angel of God and darkness we can't rely on visual aids; and we can see that clearly with Satan himself as Paul states in Corinthians as appearing like an angel of light. The litmus test on whether a spirit is from God is whether Jesus is taught as being God in the flesh which relates to the doctrine being promulgated and espoused by adherents in a cult who don't believe this. An angel of the Lord never draws attention to himself. The one time an image is portrayed is with the Cherubim in the ark of the covenant; and we notice that they are depicted as facing God therefore the attention is drawn there. We also observe that they are in human terms a bizarre creature with different heads which makes it harder to idolize or understand. To the human eye in this case something could seem repulsive which is in reality Holy because we don't appreciate it; and in the same token we take something in human eyes that is adorned lavishly and find admiration. Both cases are wrong.
God; of course doesn't judge according to outer appearances. We need to be reminded that physical attributes and other unique aspects of all creation whether serving God or fallen in state still have certain supernatural manifestations. This is why we can't assume a "miracle" if from God without a litmus test. Once the restrainer is gone; of course the fullness of Satan's plan can commence; where he is allowed authority to rule as in a world he has hijacked for millennia but never been able to totally control for Satan worship. This will involve taking over all worship; whether persecuting true believers or desecrating
all other false worship to consolidate the victory for himself. More to come.
Continuing with the concept of the last posting we can now look toward the angelic realm. We see much ado regarding images of the Virgin Mary and angels with Catholicism and other Eastern Orthodox traditions. For us to discern the difference between an angel of God and darkness we can't rely on visual aids; and we can see that clearly with Satan himself as Paul states in Corinthians as appearing like an angel of light. The litmus test on whether a spirit is from God is whether Jesus is taught as being God in the flesh which relates to the doctrine being promulgated and espoused by adherents in a cult who don't believe this. An angel of the Lord never draws attention to himself. The one time an image is portrayed is with the Cherubim in the ark of the covenant; and we notice that they are depicted as facing God therefore the attention is drawn there. We also observe that they are in human terms a bizarre creature with different heads which makes it harder to idolize or understand. To the human eye in this case something could seem repulsive which is in reality Holy because we don't appreciate it; and in the same token we take something in human eyes that is adorned lavishly and find admiration. Both cases are wrong.
God; of course doesn't judge according to outer appearances. We need to be reminded that physical attributes and other unique aspects of all creation whether serving God or fallen in state still have certain supernatural manifestations. This is why we can't assume a "miracle" if from God without a litmus test. Once the restrainer is gone; of course the fullness of Satan's plan can commence; where he is allowed authority to rule as in a world he has hijacked for millennia but never been able to totally control for Satan worship. This will involve taking over all worship; whether persecuting true believers or desecrating
all other false worship to consolidate the victory for himself. More to come.
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