TROUBLESOME ASPECT
OF CLARITY

Troublesome aspect of clarity is its intended illusion; achieving clarity often means unmasking biases. What feels perfectly straightforward to one person can be misinterpreted or reductive to another. In theology, clarity is the Bible’s central message; God's nature, salvation, and how to live righteously, which is clearly stated and understandable.

Troublesome aspect of clarity towards truth is an ongoing problem in that it is often deceptive in nature rather than truthful.  We live in a world of information promulgated without the sense of reporting that was previously held.  There is a purpose behind deception; with the flow of information unleashed being biases in nature, masked over to accomplish its intended slant.

We are witnessing an endeavor to set up a global power grab that publishes misinformation to accomplish its mission and goal.  We are witnessing political maneuvering to enhance personal gain or a particular agenda; rather than the good of the people who become as pawns, with the embracement of what is presented.

Troublesome Aspect of Clarity
Bandwagon of Dissension

Troublesome aspect of clarity (quality of being clear) can be a factor when one jumps on the bandwagon of dissension with little knowledge of what is being promoted; only that it appears a popular trend to unite with, with one then becoming as a puppet in the hands of a the puppeteer.  In a world of instant promoting of ideals or causes, with the help of an electronic age, it is easy to fall into the category of being led into a falsehood.

When one accepts what is being received, as the gospel truth, it then becomes difficult to bring the truth to the surface to offset the falsehood that is being proclaimed.  Hitler, in the World War Two era, deceived millions of people because of his charismatic drawing power, with many becoming as pawns, with the killing of millions who did not fit into his concept of a perfect race.  

Source of Division

Troublesome aspect of clarity was identified in the early church by Apostle Paul, who wrote: Mark them which cause divisions and offense contrary to the doctrine which you have learned, and avoid them (Romans 16:17).  It was noted that Paul was giving warning concerning a threat to the church, to mark them who were the source of divisions and stumbling blocks, to turn away from them, not to be influenced by them.

It was noted that the church is being tempted to pursue social status rather than sanctification (being set apart unto God), financial security rather than sacrifice, prestige rather than the presence of God, and respectability rather than the moving of God’s Spirit.  Thank God for those who continue to adhere to “What Thus Saith the Lord.”

Deception within the Church

In identifying the troublesome aspect of clarity, Apostle Paul wrote: They that are such serve not the Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly (interest), and by good (smooth) words, and fair (flattering) speeches, deceiving the hearts of the simple (innocent) (Romans 16:18).  Paul did not mince words in his identification of a problem in the church; but in clarity pointed it out.

There are some being swallowed up by a deceptive nature, through smooth words and flattering speech, as Paul mentioned. It was noted that anyone who does not help promote unity or harmony in the church and does little to serve the Lord Jesus Christ, regardless of their claim, are putting their own desires above the welfare and interest of the church.

Failure to Receive

Troublesome aspect of clarity (truth) was noted by Apostle Paul to a young evangelist named Timothy, in writing: The time will come when they (the people) will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts (desires) shall heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears (willing to receive); shall turn away their ears (hearing) from the truth, and shall be turned into fables (that which is fictitious) (2 Timothy 4:3-4).  Apostle Paul was not only warning Timothy, and the church then, but today as well.

It is unfortunate that there are many who are allowing deception, and untruths, to be introduced and accepted.  It was noted that we are living in a very permissive day when the religious world is so tolerant to most any and all kinds of standards and lifestyles. It was noted that this permissiveness and tolerance is the result of a self-willed and carnal minded society. 

As a result of such tolerance and permissiveness, there are many churches, and even denominations, which have altered their teachings, their standards, and even their interpretations of the Scriptures to please, to comply with and accommodate this permissive and tolerant society. Very few people this day hold to their heart’s convictions; they change to blend in with their environment.

Turned out of the Pulpit

In a poem titled, “The Church Walking with the World” by an unknown author are these words: The World said: Your preachers are all too old and plain. They frighten my children with dreadful tales that I do not like to hear.  They talk of judgments, fire, pain, and the doom of the darkest night. They warn of a place that should not be thus spoken to ears polite.

I will send you some of a better stamp, more brilliant and fast, who will show how men may live as they please and go to heaven at last. So she called for pleasing, deemed gifted, and great, and learned; and the plain old men who had preached the cross were out of her pulpits turned.

Troublesome aspect of clarity (truthfulness being diminished) was identified in this poem; allowing a new generation of believers (deemed gifted, and great, and learned) into the fold, who have not witnessed, or been exposed, to the preaching of the past, oftentimes due to failure of preachers to continue preaching as in the past, or having gone on to meet their heavenly reward, instituting a lost generation concept.

Sounding the Alarm

Troublesome aspect of clarity was noted by the Prophet Habakkuk, in saying: The Lord answered me and said, write the vision, and make it plain upon tables (tablets) that he may run that reads it (Habakkuk 2:2). It was noted that a warning was given that would cause the reader to run quickly; warning others as to what was coming.

Apathy in the world (unconcern) is fostering many being caught up in the spin of society, with little time to listen, or even care, the sounding of alarm being proclaimed by God’s watchmen.  The Prophet Jeremiah, in sounding the alarm, cried out: O Jerusalem, wash your heart from wickedness, that you may be saved.  How long will your vain (wicked) thoughts lodge within you (Jeremiah 4:14); such today can arise from many sources: Absorbing immoral movies and television; carelessly surfing the Internet; listening to malicious talk; ignoring the Word of God; or giving into a materialistic worldview.

Apathy in the Word

Jesus mentioned the troublesome aspect of clarity (concerning His return), in revealing: As it was in the days of Noah (pre-Flood days of Noah) so shall it also be in the days of the Son of man (Jesus’ return). They eat, they drink, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until that Noah entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all (except Noah and those in the ark of safety) (Luke 17:26-27).

Likewise, as it was in the days of Lot, they eat, they drink, they brought, they sold, they planted, they built; but the same day that Lot went out of Sodom (delivered by the hand of God) it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all.  Even so shall it be in the day, when the Son of man is revealed (returns) (Luke 17:28-30). Noah was a preacher of righteousness and Lot a righteous man, with both giving warning to the people who failed receive such and perished.

Uncertain Sound

The troublesome aspect of clarity was noted by Apostle Paul: If the trumpet gives an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle (1 Corinthians 14:8)? In the vast sea of knowledge being presented, through an electronic age, it is increasingly important to know what is the truth and what is false. 

The enemy of one’s soul (Satan) is the great deceiver; to steer one away from the truth; especially the promotion of the gospel message of deliverance, which warns against acceptance of the world, and its allurements, that are in direct opposition to the Unadulterated (Pure) Word of God.

Salvation of the Soul

Apostle Paul wrote: Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord (the Lord Jesus Christ) shall be saved (Romans 10:13).  For the wages of sin is death (physical and spiritual); but the gift of God is eternal life (a heavenly gain) through Jesus Christ our Lord (Romans 6:23). Neither is there salvation in any other; for there is no other name under heaven, whereby we must be saved (Acts 4:12).

Apostle John wrote: He that believes on the Son (the Lord Jesus Christ) has everlasting life (a heavenly abode); and he that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abides (remains) on him (John 3:36).  The choice lies with each individual; as to where they spend eternity, either Heaven or Hell.  Apostle Peter noted: It is not the Lord’s desire that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance (salvation) (2 Peter 3:9). Today is the Day of Salvation; tomorrow may be too late.

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