Should A Christian Be A Freemason? - Sermon - March 30 2014

[@33707florida]

Thank You so much Pastor and Capt Greg for speaking such truth and courage on such a disgusting practice in our society! (Capt Jim Britt off the tug “Florida”). Miss seeing your sermons in person! Pray all is well with You and family.🙏

[@EliRides1]

So glad to see this addressed. Amen.

[@Yourname3000]

“But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!”‭‭II Timothy‬ ‭3:1-2, 5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

[@recommittedtotheheavenlyfa2632]

If they are so HOLY, then why are so many throwing curses at me and my Christian friends at work? Did Christ wish harm and death on others? We both know the answer to that!

[@jennifermaxine2453]

Not if you're a genuine Christian

[@johkiri]

Estonian leader of Lutheran church is "ex" mason. He did not say anything about Sorry to be one. He just "steped out" and became Archbishop of Estonian Lutherans. Well done. -- And before that he was mason over 10 years. He aparently did not have ANY problem to be one - even He knows about all this oaths and stuff. End times.

[@NaturalFuturist]

Where is the fruit which they offer to humanity? We come into their house, and they offer us but a pear or two? Where is this banquet of God, whom which has "Accepted" them to serve in His name?

[@captaingreg4150]

You will have to clarify my friend. I cannot tell if you are referencing something specific in the Sermon, or just about Christians in general. Thanks Art

[@NaturalFuturist]

Captain Greg I'm referring to the Freemason collective.

[@NaturalFuturist]

Captain Greg It seems to me that the leaders of banking, commerce, and media are mostly all Freemasons. These are the men and women producing food, clothing, television, and music. They, by default, are the architects of the full-spectrum of society which God's children are born into. The vast majority of these productions(fruits) which they offer to humanity are ill-gotten and unhealthy. It seems only a minority of the products(fruit) these Freemason leaders of commerce offer to Mankind are worthy of consumption. The real quarrel I have with this group of men, is their claim to enlightenment. They seem to claim themselves as being "accepted" by God in all which they do. Of course God "accepts" all of the actions of Man's free-will, just as he "accepts" the free-will of the devil. But this "allowance" of behavior doesn't equate to a "condolence" of behavior. God clearly stated to Man through Christ that Christ alone is the light and the way to Him. The ritualistic forms of idolatry these men and women partake in is not in sync with the spirit of openness, brotherhood, and Jesus Christ. It's their claim to holiness and enlightenment which makes them so repulsive in the eyes of God, not so much their evil-doings. God says to be either hot or cold. He says if you're going to be sinful, be all sinful. And if you're going to be compassionate, be all-compassionate. But do not take claim to having found the perfect balance between being sinful and compassionate, as there isn't one. And so as long as these men and women produce ill-gotten fruits from the slave labor, torture and death of God's innocent children and animals , they are possessed by the devil.

[@captaingreg4150]

NaturalFuturist Very true Natural, as was George Washington, and many of the early signers of our Nation's Documents. Sam Adams was highly against Freemasonry. Regardless, the only point in topic is, the question, What does God say about Christians belonging to any form of occult, or membership in an organization that requires an oath, let alone a blood oath, that requires one to call down on curses on himself. God says He is a Jealous God, and We worship Him and only Him. My Pastor is required to share the exact word of God. The Truth and Only the Truth. Very simple. He is held accountable at judgement day, if he does not share the Truth with his Flock. Thank you for all your comments though. Art

[@primeraluz69]

Freemasons are worshiping in their Lodges? Having rituals in darkness? Freemasons don't know what their doing because they are blind😁

[@henrysmith258]

Freemasonry is a hobby for matter of faith you go to your place of worship on the Sabbath

[@calumroney7352]

Oh my god,Yet another guy that has an axe to grind.I am a past master of the masonic lodge and a practicing Christian, as are many in my congregation.My father has been a church elder and lay preacher for over 50 years and was the youngest master of the masonic lodge ever in scotland.People fear what they dont understand.If you want to know then join.Its simple.

[@AdamtheFreemason]

Absolutely brother.

[@joegardens1973]

What about the ritualistic oaths that are taken... Jesus says it himself not to take those oaths/marks... But I'm sure I don't know what I'm talking about... right...

[@belfastholidaybreaks8414]

I hope you have repented of your involvement in that Satanic and evil organisation.

[@ryanatthejobsiteomit8027]

You seem very proud of your accomplishments in the lodge. I understand why some think it’s a bit of an over step. Namely the fun relationships, the innocence of the relationships. Let’s say the pastor has it completely wrong, what have you really done with Masonry that you couldn’t have done with the church? How much time did you spend memorizing all that ritual? If it’s meaningless, then at best you memorized a ton of lines for a bunch of silly plays, if that’s all it is, why are you so excited about it? Any Christian that puts weight on the righteousness of an action because a preist, pastor, deacon, Christian, president, grandfather etc does this action, is not thinking for themselves and it would never be the test used for any other action. The reaction of Masons defending the occult is embarrassing. You have been warned and even when faced with obvious teachings from Christ and the Bible you shrug and make it sound like this pastor has a grudge against masonry because he does not understand it or is some defrauding masonry. What point did he bring up that was wrong? I noticed you didn’t refute any of his objections to masonry. Don’t harden your heart, leave, and make a load noise when you do. Don’t be a weakling that just stops paying dues, make a stand and call it what it is, Luciferian, how many people have you led down the road to hell as a Christian eh Worshipful Master? How will you explain this as a mistake when you pass on from this life and give your ugly apron over to Christ? Do you think He will understand? You and I both know you could be a non Christian and be accepted into the lodge, these men believe they will be received by GAOTU at the Great White Throne and present thier apron to hear well done thy good and faithful servant. We’re you never taught if everyone jumps off a cliff, you don’t want to follow? It is not an excuse to do something because some other Christian you respect takes an action. To suggest this as your reasoning sounds silly and childish at best. You did this because you wanted to do it and because you like it. I hope you repent. If you’re really a believer in Christ you know those oaths are not sanctioned by Christ. I have never regretted a thing more in my life than joining this cult. I’ve left years ago. I will never go again into any place I’m not allowed to close a prayer in the name of Jesus Christ.

[@primeraluz69]

LOL Maybe you need to Join to know the Real meaning of it

[@AdamtheFreemason]

A Freemasons "religious beliefs" are not affected, since Freemasonry is a "supporter" of religion and encourages its members to continue with their religious beliefs. There is NO "Idol of Freemasonry", a members creed is his own private business, he just has to believe in the great architect of Heaven and Earth (God), however he sees him. There is NO "Freemason Bible", there is a Holy Bible: Masonic Edition, which is a standard King James Version, also with a reference section at the front which quotes a number of verses of interest to Freemasons. Freemasonry IS NOT a Cult, it is a Fraternity. There is no "Worshiping in Darkness", or "calling down curses", your mistaking the word "CRAFT" which means SKILL, with WITCHCRAFT, since Freemasonry is based off the ancient stonemasons of King Solomon of Israel. ************************************************************************************** dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/craft craft noun UK ​ /krɑːft/ US ​ /kræft/ craft noun (SKILL) ​ * plural crafts skill and experience, especially in relation to making objects; a job or activity that needs skill and experience, or something produced using skill and experience: ************************************************************************************* dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/witchcraft witchcraft noun [ U ] UK ​ /ˈwɪtʃ.krɑːft/ US ​ /ˈwɪtʃ.kræft/ ​ the activity of performing magic to help or harm other people ************************************************************************************* The only "oath" Freemasons take is known as a "Solemn Promise", never to reveal the secrets of the degrees to NON-MASONS. The basis of Freemasonry is the building of the first temple in Jerusalem, King Solomon's of Israel temple (Holy Bible: 1 Kings & 2 Kings) which he had built dedicated to God, which housed the Ark of the Covenant. It also tells the story of Hiram Abiff (1 Kings 7:13), how three "fellow-craft" ruffians killed him trying to possess the secrets of a "Master Mason", which would give them more money and better prospects.

[@captaingreg4150]

If it were up to man deciding what is acceptable to the Lord, it might be much easier. However, this Sermon is not speaking of "Man's" opinions in any way. Now, none of this will make any sense, if a person does not believe 100%, that the Bible is the inerrant, infallible word of God, and that not one word of Scripture or Prophecy came from the impluse of man, but came from God only, and the men who "wrote" the words down in ink, took the exact prophecy and words that God Breathed to them, and then proceeded to "pen" the words down on paper. If this you do not believe, than no "Human" explanation of this will make sense. Why? Because, once a Man or Woman chooses to receive Christ, meaning, they have fully repented of all their Sins against Scripture, they believe Jesus died on the Cross, was buried, was sent down to Hell, was raised on the 3rd day, and ascended into Heaven, and when Christ did this he promised, to deliver the "Holy Spirit" supernaturally , into every Believers heart. And it is this Holy Spirit (the third person of the Tri-une God, all three are the same, Jesus , the Spirit and God the Father), anyhow, it is this Holy Spirit that provides, Supernaturally a submissive heart in a Christian to listen to, the utterances from the Spirit as that person is being Transformed as explained in Scripture. Now all Christians will Sin, and while many are being changed from a life of small or huge Sin, Adultery, Embezzlement, whatever, he will slip, but if he repents and asks for Forgiveness, then he will be re-comforted if u will. And will not lose Salvation (not lose the promise of going to Heaven, instead of Hell) So with that said, if you believe all that this will make sense, if not, then the Holy Spirit is not in a person. The Holy Spirit, would instruct any Christian who is in Free Masonry, if their heart is willing to listen, and the Spirit would point why Masonry is an Idol. 1. The Ceremony of intentionally having the alter turned the opposite direction of how God wants his altar positioned, and this is only a symbol of making it clear that one believes in no other god, but the One and only God, the Creator 2. A larger point, would be that the Free Mason Bible, states in the beginning, the the god of Islam is the same as the God of Abraham, and this is not so. There is no god in Islam anyhow. 3. The Lord makes it clear in Scripture in many places that were are not to "ever take a blood oath" for anything. This the Lord calls worshipping Idols. So even if and I truly believe, that a Free mason who says they are a Christian, in their heart, they feel they are, deep down inside them, if they have received the Holy Spirit, then without question, the Supernatural Holy Spirit would be telling them, do not take a blood oath, or swear, in any way, shape or form. And all the items of wearing a torn garment, swearing and calling curses upon oneself in promise to keep the oath of Masonry private, this is all Idolatry. Again, if you do not have the Holy Spirit in you, then this sounds like whack job material, it sounds crazy to the typical non beleiver. But I answered you, because what God says in Exodus 20, and in many other places, He (God) is not kidding. That is why he gives the Blessings to Israel in Deuteronomy 28: 1-14 And then makes clear, if they (Israel) , or in the new Covenant, Christians, fail to repent of their ways, and continue to seek Idolatry (which can also be the worship of money, sex, having transgender laws passed against God, etc), then they will suffer the severe punishment of Deut. 28: 15 - 68 , which is pretty intense I might add. :) And for clarity, I am not Pastor Greg, I am a church member, and also in Christ, and am a Sinner for sure, but always asking for forgiveness and the Spirits help . Thank you for caring to share your words! Art

[@AdamtheFreemason]

The Holy Spirit, would instruct any Christian who is in Free Masonry, if their heart is willing to listen, and the Spirit would point why Masonry is an Idol. Q1. The Ceremony of intentionally having the alter turned the opposite direction of how God wants his altar positioned, and this is only a symbol of making it clear that one believes in no other god, but the One and only God, the Creator Answer: The Altar in a Christian Freemason (like mine) has a copy of the Holy Bible on it, similar to a church does. Question to you: Which way SHOULD an altar be facing, not all churches face in one direction, in which their altar is facing a particular direction. Q2. A larger point, would be that the Free Mason Bible, states in the beginning, the the god of Islam is the same as the God of Abraham, and this is not so. There is no god in Islam anyhow. Answer: There is NO "Freemason Bible", there is a Holy Bible: Masonic Edition, I have two of them, and they are standard KJV bibles with masonic references in the front. Also, the Holy Bible says nothing of "Islam" whatsoever, so where you get this from I don't know. Also I personally DON'T believe that Islam worship the same god as Christian's, as a lot of comparisons between the two, reveal two very different deity characteristics. Q3. The Lord makes it clear in Scripture in many places that were are not to "ever take a blood oath" for anything. This the Lord calls worshipping Idols. Answer: In order for a "blood oath", blood has to be spilt, since I took all three degree oaths of Freemasonry, on the Holy Bible, not one drop of my blood was ever spilt, and the oath was to keep secret the degrees of Freemasonry. Also, there are NO idols present in a masonic lodge, if you google "typical masonic lodge layout" you will find NO IDOLS present in that room.

[@captaingreg4150]

2 simple things I think you are referring to an Idol as actually being an object. It is some of the time, if one is bowing to it at an altar. But an idol is also something that we put into higher importance then God, a totally , inanimate object. Like the Rich man that came up to Jesus and asked Him, Teacher what must I do to receive Salvation? And after the man bs'd that he had obeyed all the Commandments (which Jesus used to see if the Man's heart was yet broken (pride or other) and ready to receive the Gospel, Then Jesus said, Man, sell all that you own, give to the poor and then come follow me. His countenance fell, and walked away sadly. The Man's Idol was wealth, and the feelings of pride that goes along with it. The point, if the Holy Spirit is in a Man, then the Spirit will knaw away at the Man until he is broken of it, repents, and walks away from it, and then comes to Christ, or back to Christ if he has fallen away for a time. And, key point, if a person does not commit Apostasy, they can always come back to Christ and still be saved, except for Apostasy. Here is what the book of Matthew 5 says about taking Oaths ): "Oaths 33 “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.’ 34 But I say to you, Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36 And do not take an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. 37 Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil. [g]" (wearing torn clothing, calling down curse upon yourself if you break this promise/oath, etc) And by the way, your heart sounds like you want to do Righteous things, and live rightly (from the brief exchange here), and the reason why I replied, was because, I know for a fact , that we can never take an oath (blood or no blood), we can never make a pact like required in this group, as per what the Lord makes clear. It is hard to walk away from all those wonderful relationships that one makes in a fraternal group as close and committed to secrecy of the oath. I am commanded to make you or any of my friends, acquaintances, aware. And the only way anyone can know, is to dive very deeply and further into the Truth of Scripture. And provided they have received the Holy Spirit, so that He can guide that person to the answer. It cannot be achieved, the truth that is, until one is lead to it by the Spirit. Anyhow, I will leave u alone. I tried :) Thank you for the exchange. Art

[@AdamtheFreemason]

Like I said, there is NO BLOOD OATH, I took a vow on the Holy Bible, (which is placed on the altar, and binding in the eyes of God) to keep the secrets of the "degrees" of Freemasonry, because it says in the bible: Deuteronomy 23:21 “When thou shalt vow a vow unto the LORD thy God, thou shalt not slack to pay it: for the LORD thy God will surely require it of thee; and it would be sin in thee.” Deuteronomy 23:23 “That which is gone out of thy lips thou shalt keep and perform; even a freewill offering, according as thou hast vowed unto the LORD thy God, which thou hast promised with thy mouth.” Matthew 23:18 “And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty.” Matthew 23:19 “Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?” Matthew 23:20 “Whoso therefore shall swear by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon.” Numbers 30:2 “If a man vow a vow unto the LORD, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his word, he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth.”

[@jordanjackson7079]

@@AdamtheFreemason I wish there were more Christian Freemasons defending Freemasonry

[@primeraluz69]

Same old story about Freemasonry, maybe you thought you can have more followers in your churches by making this your best sermon

[@ryanatthejobsiteomit8027]

That usually has the opposite effect, most pastors are afraid to speak against the fraternity because Freemasons will leave and stop paying tithes. Pastors that remain silent kinda tip their hand.

[@primeraluz69]

Another low critics

[@henrysmith258]

Utter poppycock Freemasonry is not a Religion

[@ryanatthejobsiteomit8027]

What is a religion? You are likely putting a lot at risk if you believe it’s ok to ignore Jesus Christ’s command not to swear oaths if you are a Christian. If you’re not a Christian I can see why you would not care about what the pastor is teaching on in this video.