ABQ Journal: NM Should Quit Paying Pensions for Elected Felons

Our days must start out with absorbing the Word of God and seeking His ways. We all must have a Pastor and Church and a body of Christ to help us in our walk with Jesus.

A close personal relationship with Jesus is our strongest defense against falling into evil ways.

Life can be tough, and without Jesus, I don’t know how people make it through life.

I strongly agree with this editorial from the Albuquerque Journal. Many New Mexican families barely make enough to put food on the table and put gas in the car. We have such a high rate of poverty, then to know that elected felons are getting their state pensions, rubs salt into the wound of extreme poverty.

This sets such a bad example for our children. Children may say, “They did it, they are making a lot of money” We must end the years and years of corruption in New Mexico. Corruption has spread like wildfire over the last several years. We must remember that politics does not solve anything, JESUS is the only answer. Cannot we see what politics has done to our Country?

We need to unite as a Country in JESUS! Our country is more divided since the Civil War. We need uniters not dividers!

I promise you this, the love of Jesus solves all.

We are creating a society that says stealing is okay.

Don’t be fooled by those who say such things, for “bad company corrupts good character.” 1 Corinthians 15:33

Woe to the city of oppressors, rebellious and defiled! Zephaniah 3:1

We love all, but we cannot condone getting a state pension after people have stolen from the people they are to serve.

We must be guided by the Word of God and His ways.

ABQ Journal Editorial

“Do not steal. “Do not deceive or cheat one another. Leviticus 19:11

“You must not steal. Deuteronomy 5:19

From Dr. Charles Stanley:

Defending the Faith

1 Peter 3:13-16

Knowing God’s Word and understanding what we believe are essential for growth in Christ and protection from deception. However, these alone aren’t the final goal. We are not left on earth merely to know for ourselves what God has said. Rather, we’re to share His good news. In other words, we’re to be “ready to make a defense to everyone who asks [us] to give an account for the hope that is in [us]” (1 Peter 3:15).

The word defense means “an answer one gives to explain himself.” Believers should be ready to give an account of their motives and reasons for holding on to their hope in Christ. Because of busy lifestyles, many Christians have never taken the time to really think through their views and beliefs. When someone challenges them, they feel a sense of panic because they’re totally unprepared.

Giving an account for our faith must be accompanied by a gentle, respectful delivery. Aggressively dumping a load of truth on a questioning person rarely leads him to God, but a gentle answer opens hearts as well as ears.

And remember, people watch to see if all we profess is backed up with a life of integrity. A Christian who is living a hypocritical lifestyle will have a worthless testimony.

These verses were not written to scholars; they were intended for ordinary people with jobs and families. The task isn’t impossible, yet it requires time spent reading and studying God’s Word. In setting Christ apart as the Lord of your heart, you will find that time with Him becomes a joy, not a sacrifice.