E2. COVID-19 is NOT the Problem

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After the publication of Machiavelli's "The Prince," the Sultans became more addicted to strangling their brothers, tyrants became more merciless, and murderous plots increased. The influence of that book, as Macaulay points out, spread over Europe and Asia. (Volume 27, Harvard Classics) Thomas Babington Lord Macaulay born Oct. 25, 1800.

“How To Truly Worship The Lord” May 21, 2023 Because of His mercy …. we serve! (Romans 12:1) Submit, present self “Do Not be conformed” (Romans 12:2) World System: “in your face” or “creeps up and seeps in” It’s fueled by satan (1 John 5:19) Pride, desire for power/control Fear Anger, strife, selfish competition Addiction to pleasure See 1 John 2:15-17 World system is under the influence of satan Religious systems (See John 8:44) Educational systems: Many are Godless, humanistic perspectives of history, life, and culture. Political: “government is the key to life”; “everything broken is the fault of the other guys” Entertainment: Appeals to senses and feelings and is money driven. ★Note there are righteous exceptions in each system that we contact. Lust of the flesh: desires that are self-absorbed; under “influence of evil one; resists the Lord and His Spirit. Lust of the eyes: see something, want it, even if is illegitimate; belongs to another; addicted to consume everything pleasurable! Pride of life: Addicted to self, desire to control; power, recognition “Be transformed (changed from the inside) by the renewing (Renovation) of your mind”