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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nRevelation 20: 10 \u201cAnd the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A predator is defined as \u201can animal that naturally preys on others\u201d or \u201ca person or group that ruthlessly exploits others\u201d or \u201ca company that tries to take over another.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the animal world, wolves, sharks and the big cats are categorized as predators. Some birds such as hawks and eagles also are predators. They prey on live animals and simply stated, kill their prey in order to eat it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When working missions in Africa, I had several opportunities to go places where there were big animals. In Kenya and Tanzania, many times I saw the big cats such as lions, leopards and cheetahs stalking their prey. I never actually witnessed a \u201ckill\u201d but several times saw the results of one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I well remember seeing a wildebeest being devoured by a pride of lions in Tsavo West in Kenya. Six full grown lions were on their bellies gorging themselves, surrounding the bloody carcass of the wildebeest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is a pecking order in the wild. Female lions made the kill. Then the rest of the pride comes for dinner. After they finished the hyenas show up for lunch and then the vultures come in to clean up the mess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This sounds pretty gruesome but it is a fact of the animal world. Our housecat is a predator. A few times when The Bearcat has ventured out at night to prowl the forest surrounding our home, he has come in the next morning with the remains of a dead mouse or other vermin. Other cats we had when living on the farm brought in snakes or lizards to share with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In today\u2019s world, the term predator takes on an entirely new meaning. The twenty-first century predator walks on two legs and uses a computer or other media to stalk his prey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Predators today prey on ignorance and a trusting people. A few weeks ago I wrote and published the article \u201cGod made electrons and galaxies.\u201d The gist of the article concerned the concept that those promoting the use of electric vehicles, mowers and tools are utilizing the fact that many do not understand the technicalities of electricity production, storage and the actual use thereof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The electricity to charge the batteries of an electric car has to have a source and that source is a generator. The generator has to have a source of power, and that power is in many cases coal or nuclear, thus presenting another environmental problem. The fossil fuel required to produce the electricity is usually greater than that consumed by internal combustion engines in gas or diesel vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I received an email from a reader and she stated, \u201cI did not fully understand the part about electricity but I did get the point.\u201d I emailed her back and told her, \u201cIt\u2019s good you didn\u2019t see it before Margie simplified it.\u201d Electricity can be complicated!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I must restate, \u201cPredators today prey on ignorance and a trusting public!\u201d Keep in mind, ignorant doesn\u2019t mean stupid; it simply means someone is not aware of certain information. We are all ignorant of many subjects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have a friend that when buying a product asks a question to which he knows the answer. If the salesperson lies to him, he knows the lies will be told concerning other information. But it is not always this easy to identify the predator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The online predators that take advantage of an unsuspecting prey, especially children, are abundant. Parents that actually care about their children must monitor their computer usage to keep them from falling for one of the many schemes perpetrated by these predators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another type of predator is the religious predator. Beliefs and opinions vary greatly in the world concerning religion. One trait we all have in common concerning our religious ideas and strongly believe is that \u201cI am right and everyone else is wrong.\u201d Keep in mind everyone is an infidel to someone. An infidel is someone adhering to no religion or another religion other than one\u2019s own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jesus stated numerous times, \u201cBeware of false prophets (teachers) for they will deceive many.\u201d In just one chapter in Matthew, chapter twenty-four, Jesus made this statement three times. In verses four, eleven and twenty-four, Jesus warned us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am convinced there is a Creator God and the Holy Bible is His word\/mind revealed to us. Being skeptical as I am, convincing me of anything is difficult at best. However, with the fulfilled prophesy and the science in the Bible, the Bible is truly the inspired and divine word of our Creator. A Creator is the only reasonable explanation for why we exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So what is the truth to counter the false prophets and religious predators? The Bible states that Jesus was and is God (John 1: 1) and He was\/is the creator of all things (John 1: 3, Colossians 1: 16).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This concept of a Creator God and Him being our savior is simple enough to understand. Yet the religious predators target their victims by complicating this simple Gospel. If they can manage to tangle the facts, many will fall for their words and be led astray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As with most every clandestine effort, the bottom line is stated in terms of money. Once those unsuspecting souls are convinced, the demand for money is presented. In some cases eternal damnation is certain if one does not get out the check book and cough it up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We must be wary and vigilant in this world of lies and deceit more than ever. The predators believe they must work smart, not hard, and that is to prey on ignorance and trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The simple Gospel is, Christ Jesus was crucified for the remission of sin and resurrected. Salvation for the human soul is a simple faith based belief in this truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We have choices to make and what we believe is one of those choices. Another choice is to be careful what we fall for. The predators are alive and well and there is no stopping them until Jesus returns. So, be alert and aware! They\u2019ll soon be coming for you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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