"Panicapocalyspe"

"The coronavirus risks bringing out the worst in humanity," according to CNN, after reporting on a violent toilet paper incident.

In fact, tales of unruly and even brawling panic hoarders (or "zombie peasants" as ZeroHedge likes to call them) have both shocked and awed us, as middle and low-income people scramble after too few goods.

But according to Bloomberg, the rich are beginning to express their anxiety in an even more dangerous way--quietly removing their cash from the bank. If enough people do this, it won't end well.

From toilet paper frenzies to bank runs, the reason is the same: panic over a situation none of us can control.

Is it okay to be concerned? Yes. We should be very concerned and very careful to follow the advice of the experts. But panicked? No.

According to the 16th century theologian Martin Luther, during the bubonic plague:

"You ought to think this way, very well by God's decree, the enemy has sent us poison and deadly offal. Therefore, I shall ask God mercifully to protect us. Then I shall fumigate, help purify the air, administer medicine, and take it. I shall avoid places and persons where my presence is not needed in order not to become contaminated and thus perchance infect and pollute others, and so cause their death as a result of my negligence. If God should wish to take me, He will surely find me and I have done what He has expected of me and so I am not responsible for either my own death or the death of others. If my neighbor needs me, however, I shall not avoid person or place, but will go freely."

Practical advice from a man of God. Let's follow it.

A wise man once said: "In the absence of a vaccine, social distancing is the best tool we have." -- Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Department of Public Health

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Jesus said, "Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in Me"  --   John 14:1.

News:

• CBS: 'Community Transmission' linked to 41 new coronavirus cases in LA county in the last 48 hours
• The Washington Post: Trump says outbreak could last months and gatherings should be limited to only 10 people
• CNBC: Dow dives 3,000 points in worst day since 1987.

"Nothing Spreads Like Fear : Asian Contagion"

Spring is in the air at last, and with it comes the end of the flu season. So does that spell the demise of COVID 19 (aka the coronavirus) too?

Dr. Gregory Grey, of Duke University's Global Health Institute Division of Infectious Diseases says it might.

"It is hard to know," Dr. Grey said. "Routinely seen coronaviruses often wane during summer months as buildings have more air circulation, people tend to congregate less, and people are more exposed to UV light which can kill viruses.

"However," Grey continued, "while the warmer months may lead to a 10-20% slowdown in transmission, it likely won't stop the spread completely.

"This  particular coronavirus, known as SARS-CoV2, is pretty infectious--meaning it has a high reproduction rate--and virtually 100% of people are susceptible," Grey said.

Dr. Nancy Messonnier of the CDC agrees.

"Other viral respiratory diseases are seasonal, including influenza and therefore in many viral respiratory diseases we do see a decrease in disease in spring and summer. And so we can certainly be optimistic that this disease will follow suit."

Meanwhile, it seems the MSM is doing everything in its power to paint a worse-case scenario and gin up fear for political reasons. It has been a roller-coaster ride on Wall Street for the last few weeks and if the media had its way, it would continue until after the election.

The result? The Asian Contagion has infected more than just the financial markets--it has weakened the entire global economy. And no, the media isn't responsible for all of it. The location of the epicenter played a major role.

According to economic researcher Chris Mortenson, "This is taking the world's most important manufacturing center, China, and shutting it all down at once. That's like throwing a car into reverse at 60 miles per hour on the highway. No one knows what to expect. Supply chain disruptions are going to be legendary," he said.

But doesn't the Bible predict there will be global epidemics in the last days? Luke 21:11 says it's one of the signs we're to watch for, so this could be characterized as one of the early "birth pains" Jesus warned about. But He also said, "Don't panic" in Luke 21:9.

So what do we do? Don't listen to the hype. Separate the facts from the hysteria. Keep calm, wash our hands, trust God and remember:

God the Father is still in control.

A wise man once said: "Once we have learned to put our trust in God, we will no longer be afraid of the things that come against us. We will be like the psalmist who said with confidence..."let all who take refuge in You be glad; let them sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You"-(Psalm 5:11). -- Got Questions.org

"There will be great earthquakes, and there will be famines and epidemics in many lands, and there will be terrifying things and great miraculous signs in the heavens" - (Luke 21:11).

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News:

• CNBC: It's a 'false hope' coronavirus will disappear in the summer like the flu, WHO says
• CNN: New CDC guidance says people 60 and older should stay at home as much as possible due to coronavirus
• CNBC: Dow dropped 2,046 on opening Monday triggering 'circuit breaker' to keep stocks from falling through the floor on virus fears

 

 

"Satan's Strategies"

"Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from what we believe; they will follow lying spirits and teachings that come from demons. These teachers are hypocrites  and liars. They pretend to be religious but their consciences are dead" (1 Timothy 4:1-2).

Heeding teachings that come from demons is a serious matter because it involves a departure from the truth of Christ's Gospel.

According to Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship,

"We must be on our guard against Satan's clever counterfeits, because, as this passage in Timothy tells us, he will be at work in the last days (which we are in). In fact, we are warned that some in the church will fall prey to these aberrant ideas and teachings.

 Therefore, as you listen to various teachers and pastors today remember this:

• Any so-called gospel that distorts the message of Jesus as found in the Bible by adding to it or taking away from it is not the Gospel.
• Any so-called gospel that offers Christianity without Christ or the Cross, is not the Gospel.
• Any so-called gospel that promises forgiveness without repentance, is not the Gospel.
• Any so-called gospel that presents the hope of heaven without the reality of hell, is not the Gospel, but a "watered-down" version that will give you a false assurance.

Such teachings are extremely hazardous to your spiritual health. Stay away from them at all costs."

A wise man once said: "Satan knows how to manipulate us, and that is why the doctrines of demons are so effective. We must immerse ourselves in the truth of God's Word. When we know what God says on any given subject, then any deviation from that teaching will send up a red flag. When we are in tune with God's Word, aberrations from that keynote will ring hollow and off-key."-- Got  Questions.org

"By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures" (1 Corinthians 14:1-4).

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News;

• NBC: FEMA prepping for possible emergency declaration in response to coronavirus
• CNBC: Dow roars back from coronavirus sell-off with biggest gain since 2009; surges 5.1%
• NK News: North Korea fires two "short-range ballistic missiles", South Korea says; test is first of its kind by the DPRK this year

"Birthday Abortions"

" A baby's first breath is usually a promising sign of life and hope," reports Ericah Jones of CBNNEWS.com. "But that's not the case for some babies who are simply left to die after surviving an abortion.

Colorado House Bill 1068 would have mandated that physicians provide medical care to an infant born alive after a failed abortion attempt, but Colorado legislature voted it down.

Some pro-life advocates wonder why some pro-choice Democrats would allow a practice equivalent to infanticide (the murder of an infant).

"It is outrageous that a born-alive human person may be subjected to lethal violence with impunity or be treated as if she is medical waste," said Jennifer Popik, Legislative Director of National Right to Life.

Jeff Hunt, Director of the Centennial Institute, agreed.

"Liberals will side with the women's right to choose. Conservatives side with the right to life of the child," Hunt said. "In this circumstance there is only one party that is inflicted with horrific violence and that is the child."

The Bible makes it very clear where God stands on this issue (and all other social issues). Jesus said, "My purpose is to give life in all its fullness" (John 10:10). But the devil's purpose is to "steal, kill and destroy."

Moot point say abortion advocates--no one ever survives abortion.

The Heritage Foundation begs to differ and gives cold, hard statistical evidence that proves dozens of infants manage to outlive lethal terminations every year.

Some states already have laws on the books that include protection for born-alive babies. For the very many that don't?

"We are called to use our voice to speak on behalf of innocent lives that are sacred and worthy of our protection," says Melissa Cifuentes, a pro-life activist. "Contact your representatives." And make your vote count for the most helpless among us.

A wise woman once said: "This is the height of shamefulness. It is absolutely an abomination that this is going on and we're having to have this argument in the United States today." -- U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY)

"It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones" (Luke 17:2).

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News:

• CNBC: Dow closes down 1,000 points as virus fears wipe out year's gain
• MSN: As fears of pandemic mount, WHO says world is not ready
• CNBC: Coronavirus impact on companies more severe than thought

"Signing Away Our Freedoms"

Satirist and documentary filmmaker Ami Horowitz did something recently that should horrify us all.

He went to Yale--the incubator for some of the best and brightest.

Yale--the alma mater of five U.S. Presidents and no less than ten U.S. Supreme Court Justices.

Yale--presumably the place from which we will get our next generation of leaders...(yes that Yale. Yale University).

Horowitz visited the campus and recorded the students doing something shocking.

With a hidden video camera, he secretly taped fifty students (in about an hour) jumping at the chance to sign away our First Amendment rights.

You remember the First Amendment: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, and freedom to assemble?

The filmmaker approached students (did we mention he was secretly recording them?) and said: "What we're calling for is an amendment to repeal the First Amendment, just get rid of it, blow it up."

Response from the students?

"I think this is fantastic. I absolutely agree," squeals one.

"Excellent. Love it," gushes another.

Over and over again, the Yale students eagerly signed the petition, practically begging to do away with our freedoms.

Why, you ask? According to the Washington Free Beacon:

"The video comes on the heels of several high-profile incidents on college campuses in which students and teachers have sought to censor reporters in a bid to foster what they call a safe space."

A safe space is a place where anything "deemed offensive" or politically incorrect is strictly off-limits, against the rules, verboten.

In other words, these Yale students would like to make their campus (along with all of America apparently) a safe space--where never is heard a discouraging word...and the skies are not cloudy all day.

A wise man once said: "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."  -- Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

"We can rejoice too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know they are good for us--they help us learn to endure. And endurance develops strength of character in us, and character strengthens our confident expectation of salvation." Romans 5:3-4

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 News: 

• Daily Star: Locust plague reaches coronavirus-hit China after wreaking havoc across Africa; swarm destroys food supplies in Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia
• CNN: China is destroying cash to contain coronavirus
• CBN: Colorado Legislature Rejects Bill Protecting Born-Alive Abortion Survivors; Class 3 felony to provide medical care to the child

"Can Millions Of People Be Deadly Wrong?"

"Although large crowds followed Jesus wherever He went, Jesus knew that not all who followed Him were genuine disciples," says Sim Kay Tee, author of Can I Really Trust the Bible?

"Jesus taught often of the radical commitment needed if we want to follow Him," cautions Tee.

"If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me," Jesus said in Luke 9:23.

"Deny yourself?Take up a cross?

Who wants to do that?"

John MacArthur, one of today's foremost Bible teachers, dares to teach the hard facts: "The world is filled with millions of people who think they are headed for heaven--but they are deadly wrong.

"Probably most people think heaven awaits them, but it doesn't. But what is especially sad is that many of those people sit in evangelical churches misinformed," says MacArthur.

Why? Because many churches "adjust the message" fearing the truth will make us uncomfortable.

"It's not my truth," contends MacArthur. "I don't have any saving truth, neither does anyone else but God."  Jesus said, "I assure you, unless you are born again, you can never see the Kingdom of God" (John 3:3). "Humans can reproduce only human life, but the Holy Spirit gives new life from heaven" (John 3:6).

According to MacArthur (and the Bible): "The true gospel is a call to self-denial. It is not a call to self-fulfillment.

"Salvation is giving up your life and embracing His. It is taking in Christ by faith, acknowledging the reality of who He is and what He did."

In other words, we need to understand that Jesus Christ was God in human flesh. He led a perfect, sinless life so He could die an agonizing death to pay the price for our sin. He rose again on the third day in a resurrected body to eternal life. All who receive His substitutionary death and turn away from their sin will also rise to eternal life. Simple, but not easy. Free, but not cheap.

The Gospel message is offensive and exclusive. It offends those who believe they're okay the way they are and it excludes all the offended.

So, is the church full of phonies? A more accurate description is: The modern church is full of unconverted people who don't know the Scripture. And if they don't know the Scriptures, they don't know Christ. They've been taught a watered-down, feel-good, anything-goes gospel. The Bible says "be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves" (James 1:22).

And let's face it gang--it's impossible to "do" the word if we don't know the word.

Solution? Read the word of God and just do it!

A wise man once said: "As a Christian, you are called to live like Jesus--a life of courage, joy, passion, and purpose. The same Jesus who walked with such resolve and determination throughout His own earthly life has a distinct and daily purpose for yours. God does not call us to happiness, but to holiness." --John MacArthur

"Our lives are a fragrance presented by Christ to God. But this fragrance is perceived differently by those being saved and by those perishing. To those who are perishing, we are a fearful smell of death and doom. But to those who are being saved, we are a life-giving perfume" (2 Corinthians 2:15-16).

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News:

• USA Today: 40,000 coronavirus cases may be 'tip of the iceberg' as death toll nears 1,000.
• NBC News: 'Most devastating plague of locusts' in recent history could come within weeks, UN warns; could produce crippling swarms in Somalia and East Africa.
• Miami Herald: U.S. military sets up more quarantine centers at U.S. bases in attempt to contain coronavirus.

"Time To Beware"

With the coronavirus sweeping the globe, Pastor Jack Hibbs offers this timely reminder:

 "Viruses are microscopic and under-estimating their danger is risky. In order to survive, they need another living organism, which means every human is just another opportunity to covertly infiltrate, duplicate, and dominate. Once inside, they hijack the host's cells and spread the infection."

Hibbs goes on to make this analogy: "Their tactics bear an uncanny resemblance to false teachers."

"Doctors say washing your hands is the easiest way to ward off a virus. It doesn't dilute the pathogen, but it also won't allow it to stick. Likewise, you can fight false doctrine by washing your mind and heart in the Word of God. Read it, study it, know it well, pray it into your life, and talk about it with like-minded believers."

In other words?

"Saturate yourself in the whole of God's Word and deception will not stick. It can't because once you put it under the microscope of the Bible, you'll recognize it for what it truly is, an attack on your soul."

A wise man once said: "Believer, be on guard. A false teacher doesn't say, 'Hey, listen to me, I'm here to lead you astray. Heresy never flaunts itself, it's too smart for that. It quietly passes along alluring thoughts and, once in, it goes to work like a virus." -- Jack Hibbs, Senior Pastor Calvary Chapel Chino Hills

"Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ"  -- Colossians 2:8

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News:

• Mirror: Passengers sprayed with hoses on runway after flying from coronavirus epicenter; hazmat suit-wearing officials in Indonesia then detain some for 2 weeks of treatment
• New York Post: U.S. declares coronavirus 'public health emergency'; orders quarantine
• Study: Almost half of all homeless people in the United States are in California