The politician . . the MP in the case of Ian Paisley, must uphold the law of the land, as he has taken an oath to do so.

Ian Paisley has said so himself:

'The office of First Minister and the Deputy First Minister is totally committed to promoting equality of human rights, and the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister are completely opposed to any form of discrimination or harassment”

Article:
'Paisley tells Stormont: 'My boy may end up working on gay legislation'.
The Daily Mail (London, England)
Jun 12, 2007
http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Paisley+tells+Stormont:+%27My+boy+may+end+up+working+on+gay...-a0164862484

I did say the plain teaching of Scriptures prohibits the GOSPEL MINISTER from holding political office, and I stand by that.

The GOSPEL MINISTER has avowed to uphold God's laws at all times and to stand for all that Christ is for and all that He is against.

The politician . . the MP in the case of Ian Paisley, must uphold the law of the land, as he has taken an oath to do so.

Ian Paisley has said so himself:

'The office of First Minister and the Deputy First Minister is totally committed to promoting equality of human rights, and the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister are completely opposed to any form of discrimination or harassment”

Article:
'Paisley tells Stormont: 'My boy may end up working on gay legislation'.
The Daily Mail (London, England)
Jun 12, 2007
http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Paisley+tells+Stormont:+%27My+boy+may+end+up+working+on+gay...-a0164862484

I cited II Tim. 6:4 in error . . I meant II Tim. 2:4

Elder J. Dale Lewis:
“It is clear that as men of God, the man of God cannot assume the office of the politician for reasons of his consecration to his call. The politicians are sent & speak for the people while the man of God is sent by Christ & speaks to the people. The politician is forbidden to speak freely for God & speaks only in behalf of the people he represents. The man of God, on the other hand, is required to speak only of the things of God to the people the Lord has sent to him.

"No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier." 2nd Timothy 2:4.

As the witness borne by 'Concerned Free Presbyterians' went on to say:

“To say that Dr. Paisley was acting as First Minister and not as Moderator, or that he had no choice if he wished to retain the office and be a force for good – is avoidance and denial. This issue could not be clearer. The simple alternative to doing what is patently wrong is not to do it.”
“Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.” James 4:17

To be party to the establishment that is compelled to grant monies to a particular class of sinners, i.e. homosexuals/sodomites, which God calls an abomination, so they can shamefully showcase their wickedness down main street in what they call a 'Gay Parade', is to sanction sin and licentiousness.

To preach against sin on Sunday and legislate it on Monday is effectively “halting between two opinions”. (1 Kings 18:21)

A case in point that illustrates that conflict arose during the brief tenure of Mr. Paisley as First Minister of N.I. in 2007 over sodomy funding, while he was also Moderator of the FPC, which resulted in a split within his own denomination.

This witness born by the 'Concerned Free Presbyterians' website at that time (spring/summer of 2007) makes the case:

God has plainly set forth his requirements for Gospel Ministers in His Word. In Acts 6:4 and II Tim. 6:4 , He relegates their peculiar work to that which ministers to the souls of men. They are to be “separated unto the Gospel” (Rom. 1:1). Christ, the exemplar preacher, went about “teaching and preaching” (Matt. 4:23; Matt. 9:35); “He taught daily in the temple” (Luke 19:47) and the doctrine He taught was not His own, but His Father's. (John 7:16-17) Christ went about doing “His Father's business” (Luke 2:49), and did not meddle in politics. Those who are called to the ministry of God's Word are to do likewise. (Acts 5:42)

June wrote:
For years, the Rev Ian Paisley's voice spoke up for Biblical Protestantism, at home and abroad.
He claimed to be the voice of evangelical Protestantism as he thundered against apostasy, ecumenism, republicanism and Romanism.
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Let's be clear . .

These are not my words, but the words of
Rev. Mervyn Cotton as they appeared in a Letter written to the Belfast Telegraph
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Nota Bene wrote:

"Paisley, like all the politicians in office at Stormont did what their master in Westminster dictated, as they were obliged to do."
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Therein lies the problem friend.

In the words of Pastor Ralph Ovadal,

"But ministers of the gospel should never simultaneously be ministers of the civil state. To hold dual office is a conflict of interest, a mingling of God-given jurisdictions and a danger to the integrity, purity and independence of the church. Ministers must address the moral and religious issues of our day but they err grievously if they become politicians. In the words of the apostle, ministers of Jesus Christ are to "give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word." (Acts 6:4)

A plague in Protestantism?

Friday, 26 February 2010

For years, the Rev Ian Paisley's voice spoke up for Biblical Protestantism, at home and abroad.

He claimed to be the voice of evangelical Protestantism as he thundered against apostasy, ecumenism, republicanism and Romanism.

There is nothing wrong when a Christian is found earnestly contending for the faith once delivered to the saints; so in this regard, Ian Paisley had that right, which has been generally accepted.

However, when he entered into power-sharing with unrepentant terrorists, a plague of darkest hue was poured upon Protestantism.

This plague has made his church desolate and has discredited his party; the plague belongs to the secular humanist virus, which, of late, is something of a spiritual pandemic.

Evangelical Protestantism in Ulster has been subjected to this most virulent and contagious of all spiritual plagues; there needs to be a rapid separation from all areas where this disease is found.

'Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach,' (Heb13:13).

How Are The Mighty Fallen?
Pastor David Carson

"It is with a deep sorrow and heaviness of heart that I write this article because the person concerned was one I respected, trusted and indeed loved, as for years his voice was to be heard standing boldly for the truth and against all compromise as he battled against the Ecumenists and the murderous Irish Republican Army (IRA).
I write of course concerning Dr. Ian Paisley. In spite of denials, a power sharing deal was entered into with Sinn Fein, Sinn Fein being the political front of the IRA. Dr. Paisley became first Minister with Martin McGuinness, former commander of the IRA in Londonderry, becoming second minister.
This sad episode is a warning to all of us to take heed for it is by the grace of God we stand and nothing else. Instead of ending his days as an honoured and revered warrior for the truth he will be remembered by many as a modern day Lundy who has opened the gates to the enemy. (Lundy was Governor of Londonderry who was going to open the gates to the forces of Catholic King James.)"

The Pope’s Plans on Organizing
Political, Economic & Religious Activities Worldwide / Richard Bennett

Source: Times Online
Link: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/faith/article7075618.ece
March 25, 2010
Pope 'is at centre of Vatican abuse cover-up', says Hans KĂĽng

Excerpt:
One of Europe’s leading theological thinkers has accused the Pope of being complicit in a Vatican cover-up of child abuse scandals in the Roman Catholic Church.

Professor Küng’s clinching piece of documentary evidence against his old university colleague is contained in a diocesal letter, dated March 18, 2001, on child abuse, “De delictis gravioribus” (“about serious offences”). Signed by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, the document establishes guidelines for dealing with priests suspected of abuse:

I did not say that, Pastor Ovadal did and he wrote it in the context of God's Word found in Acts 6:4:

The following comment made by Pastor Ralph Ovadal was made in connection with a news item posted at Sermon Audio on August 24, 2009
entitled: ÂŁ100k gay funding not ordered or approved by Paisley
Link: http://www.sermonaudio.com/new_details.asp?currPage=2&ID=27890&sortby=newfirst#comments

The following comment made by Pastor Ralph Ovadal was made in connection with a news item posted at Sermon Audio on August 24, 2009
entitled: ÂŁ100k gay funding not ordered or approved by Paisley
Link: http://www.sermonaudio.com/new_details.asp?currPage=2&ID=27890&sortby=newfirst#comments

Well, it is a very doubtful good in my mind, a very doubtful good indeed. If the man, keeping to his own calling of preaching the gospel, happens to influence these meaner things, it is well, but any Christian minister who thinks that he can do two things well, is mistaken. Let him mind soul-winning, and not turn a Christian church into a political club.

As Albert Barnes very well says, "This should be the resolution of every minister of the gospel. This is his business; -not to be a politician; not to engage in the attires and controversies of men; not to be merely a good farmer, or scholar; not to mingle with his people in festive circles and enjoyments; not to be a man of taste and philosophy, and distinguished mainly for refinement of manners; not to be a profound philosopher or metaphysician, but to make Christ crucified the grand object of his attention, and to seek always and everywhere to make him known.

Source: News Junkie online
Entire article here: http://newsjunkiepost.com/2010/03/22/the-trial-of-the-catholic-church-a-tale-of-moral-and-financial-bankruptcy/

(Follow the link . . the pictures speak volumes!)
Article Title: The Trial of the Catholic Church: A Tale of Moral and Financial Bankruptcy

EXCERPT:

The bold stand that the owner of this B & B has taken is most inspiring. She has acted in accordance with what she professes to believe and whom she professes to follow and has honored her Lord in so doing.

1 Peter 4:16:
"Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf."

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1 Pet. 3:14-16
"But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that it is in you with meekness and fear:

Matthew 7:15-20:
"Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?

Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast in the fire.

Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them."
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Rev. 18:4-5:
"And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.