Media Freaks Over Beck‘s Comments About Hurricane Irene Being a ’Blessing’
- Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:12am by
Scott Baker
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If you listen to Glenn Beck regularly, you might have heard him talk about Hurricane Irene last week and never given it a second thought:
“How many warnings do you think you’re going to get, and how many warnings do you deserve? This hurricane that is coming thorough the East Coast, for anyone who’s in the East Coast and has been listening to me say ‘Food storage!’ ‘Be prepared!’ ‘Be somebody that can help others,’ you’ve heard me say this for years. People have made fun of me. That’s fine, I don’t care. I’ve been telling you, ‘Don’t be in a panic situation.’ If you’ve waited, this hurricane is a blessing. It is a blessing. It is God reminding you — as was the earthquake last week — it’s God reminding you you’re not in control. Things can happen. Be prepared and be someone who can help others so when disaster strikes, God forbid, you’re not panicking.”
One Washington Post writer decided this was Beck “not willing to be outdone by Pat Robertson.” She then implies some sort of Mormon plot at work in all of this. Let’s take a look.
First listen to the actual comments:
Elizabeth Tenety edits The Washington Post’s “On Faith” blog. To Tenety, Beck’s advice sounds less like common sense and more like a direct advocacy of his church doctrine:
Section 78 of the Doctrine and Covenants revelation was given, Mormons believe, to Joseph Smith by God in 1832 and includes the command to “organize and establish a storehouse,” which Mormon leaders have interpreted as a requirement to, when possible, “store and save a one-year supply of food.” The church Web site even includes a Food Storage Calculator “to help you determine your longer-term food storage needs.” The food storage is one pillar of self-reliance, emphasized within Mormonism so that “the church may stand independent above all other creatures beneath the celestial world.” Beyond personal storage, the church also provides temporary welfare services to its members “to help people to help themselves.”
Tenety even includes a a video explaining Mormon doctrine on frugality and food storage.
Many other sites did similar posts about Glenn’s comments. Some were snarky. Some were more straightforward (though Media Matters doesn’t tend to cut clips intending to help Beck). Even CNN played up the “Mormon” angle on their post.
The question becomes — is Beck being singled out for his faith in ways that others would not?
First there is the common sense issue.
Is it odd to tell people to be prepared? The pictures over the weekend would indicate that the advice might not be all that crazy!
Since Beck has been consistent over a decade of broadcasts in advocating preparation and food storage — should he have taken the approaching hurricane as a time to change his message? Not emphasize food storage? Remember, by the way, that over that decade Beck consistently tells his audience to find whatever church works for them.
Beck’s message has been — be prepared to be a blessing to others in time of need.
You might not be a Mormon. You might not have any faith. You might think that Mormon family next door is a little wacky for having a big storage room in the back of the garage. But when the lights have been out for three days — where are you going to go for batteries? And, you know what, they will give them to you with a hug probably.
What if Al Sharpton had gone on the air Friday night (he does have his on TV show now!) and said — “Ladies and gentlemen, the most important thing to know tonight is that we must love each other as we love ourselves. You must check on your elderly neighbor. You must reach that shut in with all the love in you.”
Would the media have done a dozen posts about Sharpton secretly spreading his “Christian” doctrine? Or would they have praised it as a timely message of common sense and great heart?
I also note that Glenn’s specific words were for the person who was not ready:
If you’ve waited, this hurricane is a blessing. It is a blessing. It is God reminding you — as was the earthquake last week — it’s God reminding you you’re not in control. Things can happen. Be prepared and be someone who can help others so when disaster strikes, God forbid, you’re not panicking.”
This was not a case of Glenn ascribing God’s vengeance and judgment to a massive storm. He was not describing the storm as recompense for the sins of man in the north east corridor.
It seemed like a simple message to say: there are things at work in our lives that are bigger than we are and that we cannot control. Preparation is prudence. Radical? And for Beck to say that if such environmental events spur us, even the atheists and Beck haters, to take a little more action — then it might just be a blessing indeed.
Update: Here is Beck responding to the controversy on the radio Monday morning:
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Comments (460)
Uechi
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:51amRight, being prepared is stupid and helping people in times of emergency whether man made or natural, yup nuts. Do me a favor all you AHs when the doo doo hits the fan as a natural disaster or a man made event don’t come to my house looking for food. I will help my neighbor with food, shelter and water.Those of you that don’t believe in self reliance and think anybody that is prepared is nuts can frigging starve. Sorry Glenn but I will not help mean spirited naysayers I’m not Chrisitan enough.
Report Post »SHvnDave
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:50amWe should look at what the Bible says …
About Food Storage:
Mat 6:31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
Mat 6:32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
Mat 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Mat 6:34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
While were here … about buying gold:
Mat 6:19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Report Post »Mat 6:20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
Mat 6:21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
katy
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:01amTell that to the Noah! Why did he build an ark? Tell that to the 5 virgins who were prepared with oil and the five who were not “prepared”.
How is preparing to save ourselves others in times of trouble a useless idea? Those folks who were not prepared and went through Katrina were fools. There is a measure of wisdom in preparing for anything.
Hopefully someone near you has been paying attention and will help you when you need it.
Carolina Infidel
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:03amDon’t need Bible quotes to know that having food=good, not having food=bad.
I have been buying canned goods as a hedge against inflation. It has been an interesting economics study.
I have kids so I bought up apple juice last year at $1.79 a gallon. Same stuff is now $2.48.
Tyson
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:05amRead Genesis Dave,
Report Post »Joseph was led to prepare for the the years of famine that saved many nations, including the nation of Israel. Being prepared doesn’t mean you have less faith in the Lord Jesus. In fact, I would argue it means you are heeding His warning of what is to come. Don’t forget that Jesus also told His disciples if they did not own a sword to sell their clock and buy one. Why would He say that if there are no worries about preparing. Nothing wrong with owning Gold and Silver, the problem is what owns you, and debt is the currency of Slaves. Don’t be a slave.
Jezreel
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:08amThe most important thing is to hear the voice of God for yourself and if he is telling you to store, store. If he isn’t, then he must have a different plan for you. Maybe you are going to be one of the ones that get killed off early.
Report Post »wisehiney
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:13amI appreciate your faith SHVNDAVE. I can’t recall the verse offhand, but there is scripture about gold and silver being honest money. Something about honest weights and measures. Cannot be corrupted by evil leaders.
Report Post »B.O.STINKS
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:21amSHVNDAVE: No you don’t need food or water ever if you “have God”. Your stomach will automatically be filled when neccessary. Hell, for that matter who needs a stomach? In fact you don’t even have to think. Apparently all you really need is a computer and internet to tell everhyone else what they need. I believe that “God” “speaks” to each in his/her own way. You do not know anything of the conversations between an individual and God. Obviously Glenn is not God nor does he purport to be but he does provide us with valuable reminders. What he says has a practical, indisputable, immediate, application. What you say; however, not so much.
Report Post »scottfreedom
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:24amno ,we should listen to what beck says. that scripture doesn’t mean you shouldnt prepare..actually you are misinterpreting it. mathew isnt speaking about preparing for a bad day he is setting priorities . nothing to do with it..the most dangerous piece of ignorance comes from evangelicals who do not apply common sense to scripture. so good luck to you as the water rises.
Report Post »BOUGHT YOUR SILO YET?
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:24amReally? God does not want one to be prepared for times of hardship?
Genesis 41: 33 – 36
Report Post »Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise and set him over the land of Egypt. Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years. And let them gather all the food of those good years that come, and lay up corn under the hand of Pharaoh, and let them keep food in the cities. And that food shall be for store to the land against the seven years of famine, which shall be in the land of Egypt; that the land perish not through the famine.
SamIamTwo
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:33amThat was then and times were bad also…did not Jesus share his food with the needy…well he did a little more than share…
Anyhoo, if we have a disaster in my area I will share with others and that will be a blessing. Whats wrong with that, eh? Jesus would do the same, would he not?
As for gold, God doesn’t want your money unless you give with a cheerfully heart…and if you need it, you do not have to give to the Church…at some point you may end up going to the church for a stipen to get you thru the month.
I’m the head of my family, the father, I will be the PROVIDER for my family first.
Try some fellowship and stop with the bible thumping. Go read ACTS.
Report Post »NeoFan
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:33amSHvnDave is right. You should never fill your car up with gas. You should never buy any food ever.
Report Post »Just have faith and everything you need will be provided. Really. Try it for a few weeks. You don’t even need a job to feed your kids.
Sleazy Hippo
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:37amI make my money on emergencies. I invest in companies that sell Gold, and companies that assist persons who need backpacks of freeze dried food, and who build emergency shelters in their basements.
For me, every Hurricane is a blessing. I especially thank our Lord Jesus Christ for the ones that get 24×7 Fox News coverage
Report Post »NeoFan
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:53amThe reason the screams from the infernal pit are so loud right now is because this was supposed to be another time that the messiah saved us morons from absolute destruction. He was going to become the hopey changy God we voted for in 2008. Unfortunately that didn’t work out for the Media and his minions. Try as they might they couldn’t turn sewage into a category 5 disaster. Once again it just turned into a moment like in Ireland when he tried to fake an Irish accent. Once again he and his minions in the media are exposed as the total bafoons that they are.
Report Post »old white guy
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:53ami have been keep several months supply of food and water for many years now. we went through a major ice storm and very few people had supplies for even one week. i had enough on hand to feed about twenty people for a month if necessary. being prepared is no crime or sin.
Report Post »KristyJn
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:54amThese verses are about not WORRYING…TAKE NO THOUGHT! They are not about NOT PREPARING.
Report Post »SHvnDave
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:57amProverbs 2712: Please go study this verse – look at it several different translations. The tense of this verse is that when you are approaching EVIL that you should hide yourself – or aviod the evil or take refuge…. All of these different wording have one thing in mind – place your reliance on God not on man – not on your own capabilities. If you rely on others – they will fail you (Katrina…) If you rely on yourself, you will fail, but God will never fail you – he will always take tare of you – protect you and keep you as one of His own – as we are one of His own.
Report Post »VISITORNUMBER3
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:57amI believe you’re correct to a degree…But I think the message conveyed in Matthew is not “If you prepare, then you don’t have faith.” Proverbs is full of advice about working hard, preparing and being prudent with what God provides.
I think the message Jesus was conveying in those parables in Matthew is “Don’t be so overly concerned (or worried) for these things that you neglect the Kingdom of God and seeking the righteousness of God”. He said “Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added unto you.” He didn’t say “seek ONLY” , simply “seek first”. It’s about priority.
When the children of Israel tried to collect and store manna, God caused what they collected to spoil. I believe that’s because He wanted them to learn to trust in Him FIRST, and not trust in the manna…Again, it’s all about prioities in my opinion.
Report Post »deeberj
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 11:05am“Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?”
This scripture is not talking about make no plans for your future. It is all about not worrying. According to scripture others have supplied, it is obvious you are supposed to plan and prepare for life, which includes emergencies and food supply issues. But once you have done that, then you are not to worry. Some people can only prepare for a week’s worth of food, some can do a year. But all should be smart and prepare. Then you place your life in God’s hands.
Report Post »Strait Talk Express
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 11:09amWhy should we be defending Glenn’s remarks by using either the Christian Bible, the Old Testament, or any other religions (Catholic, Mormon, Muslim or Jewish)?
His words stand alone, he knows what he thinks as a Man.
Report Post »Cerealface
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 11:23amThings that kill people are a blessing.
YOU HEARD IT HEAR ON THE BLAZE FIRST.
Report Post »HippoNips
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 11:23amIt means do not panic or worry. That the future will be what it will be. Seek God’s way (hard work, self reliance, love ect) and things will happen as they will
Report Post »Hula Calhoun
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 11:41amWhy does that picture have an image of Jewish rye bread photoshopped into it? I’ve seen better photoshopping by amateurs on Worth1000.
And no matter how he spins it, God doesn‘t inflict disasters on people to show we aren’t in control. At least, the non-Mormon God doesn’t.
Report Post »KICKILLEGALSOUT
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 11:58amAll this is talking about it priorities, keep God first and the other things will fall into place that is what 6:33 sums up. This is not saying be ignorant of reality and willingly put yourself in harms way. It’s thinking like this that reminds me of the story of the man who was in a flood and a boat came by and the man said no, I am praying for God to save me, then a helicopter came and the man said no, I am praying for God to save me then we he died he asked God why he didn’t save him when he prayed. God replied, you fool, I sent you a boat and a helicopter and you still didn’t listen what else did you want!
Report Post »chipjohnny
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 12:02pmTell that to the 5 foolish virgins who were shut out by the bridegroom when they were unprepared. http://lds.org/scriptures/nt/matt/25?lang=eng
Report Post »Bella93
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 12:12pmAre you really so anti Mormon that you will use scripture out of context in order to demean Beck? You know darn well that the Lord expects us to take care of ourselves. How are you going to do that and help others if you don’t prepare? It amazes me, the hate coming from, so called loving Christians.
Report Post »loriann12
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 12:12pmDid you ever think maybe God provided you with overtime so you could stock up on food? Don‘t worry means don’t wring your hands in fret so that it consumes every action. You stock up and forget it. Don’t worry means when someone comes to you for food because they have none, don’t worry about giving some of yours away, don’t hoard it. Don‘t worry about what to wear means don’t be so proud that you can’t go to the thrift store to get clothes when cotton goes through the roof in price. I‘ve noticed at Walmart that the same cotton pj’s that cost $9.99 Christmas before last, cost $12.99 last Christmas. Milk that cost .99 last year now costs 1.89.
Report Post »Seabee79
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 12:19pmHurricane Obama has been much more devastating then hurricane Irene for this country.
Report Post »UKmac
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 12:20pmAnd there are even more verses on taking care of yourself, your family, your brother, your neighbor, etc.
Read those verses again…IN CONTEXT !
Report Post »AliveStillkickin
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 12:21pmA religious man is on top of a roof during a great flood. A man comes by in a boat and says “get in, get in!” The religous man replies, ” no I have faith in God, he will grant me a miracle.”
Later the water is up to his waist and another boat comes by and the guy tells him to get in again. He responds that he has faith in god and god will give him a miracle. With the water at about chest high, another boat comes to rescue him, but he turns down the offer again cause “God will grant him a miracle.”
With the water at chin high, a helicopter throws down a ladder and they tell him to get in, mumbling with the water in his mouth, he again turns down the request for help for the faith of God. He arrives at the gates of heaven with broken faith and says to Peter, I thought God would grand me a miracle and I have been let down.” St. Peter chuckles and responds, “I don‘t know what you’re complaining about, we sent you three boats and a helicopter.”
Report Post »GeorgieJo
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 12:24pmELIZABETH TENETY from WashedOUT-POST is a RACIST!!!!
Sally Quinn? FIRE this loser!!!
WHO READS that inane newspaper anymore?
Eugene LSDMSNBC I won a pulitzer prize Dude is also a LOSER.
SALLY wake up Ben Bradlee surely taught YOU BETTER THAN THIS!!!
Report Post »Beckaj
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 12:36pmReally? This is what you choose to try and persuade people who listen to Beck that they shouldn’t? You think you can convince people that God doesn’t want them to be prepared in case of emergencies?
You need to work on picking your battles because if you stopped for a moment and used some common sense, you’d see that this one is a loser.
Report Post »thinkinghuman
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 12:36pm“The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the SIMPLE keep going and suffer for it.”
Report Post »AlienEarthling
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 12:37pmSo uh…Do we just wing it and hope we find a nice steak sitting around somewhere in the wilderness?
Report Post »cassie1655
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 12:38pmAmen! Your response to this article and its subject matter couldn’t have been any better then this one! Thank you for the Biblical quotes. It’s a shame that so many are blind, deaf and just plain ignorant of what is going on in our world today!
Report Post »jakman220
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 12:41pmNothing wrong with a little wisdom. Didn’t Joseph store up during the seven years of plenty for the seven years of drought?? Genises 41:46-56 Amd many more places if you care to study the scriptures.
Report Post »Spaceman61
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 12:44pmI believe the verses are an admonishment against worrying, not about being prepared. I believe the sentiment is that worrying about tomorrow will not keep troubles from coming, so don’t waste your time. I’m no Bible scholar, but that is what I thought the message was.
Report Post »On gold: having gold and idolizing gold are two different things. Listen to how impressed Glenn is (and has always been) with John Huntsman Sr., and you’ll see what I mean.
NoVaGuy
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 12:51pmThe Matthew verses are directed at the heart. When a famine was going to hit, Joseph saw it in a dream and warned Pharaoh. They stored and they were saved. Plus they were able to help Joseph’s family survive a disaster. I do not agree with Mormon doctrine in most areas but I do agree with a man’s heart who is trying to help people think about what its going to take to survive. Did you ever hear of the modern day parable of the man on the roof top during a flood and passed on help from a guy in a boat and a police helicopter. Then, when he died, he asked God why He didn’t rescue him? It is only logical to be prepared. Just don’t let it be an obsession, do what makes sense for you with God’s guidance. And as for gold – if you have no money, what will you then do – go on food stamps? Tell me how that works out. Its all about the heart.
Report Post »pduffy
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 1:03pmAnd the rich man said, “Self, you have goods laid up for many years, eat, drink, and be merry.”, but the LORD said, “You fool, for tonight your life will be required of you, and then who’s things shall these be?” Jesus said, “He who seeks to save his life, shall lose it, but he who seeks to lose his life for me, and for the Gospel’s sake, shall find it.” The point is simple: Why are you storing up goods? To save your flesh (your OWN life), or to help others in their time of need? For those who attacked SHVNDAVE, what will you do when the two witnesses bring these plagues? Stone them? (Yes you will!) Or will you lay up goods to minimize the effects of the plagues? In the end, your works to save your own flesh won’t work. If you are a true follower of Christ, you will crucify your flesh and go to the cross as he did, and stop trying to save your petty little life in America. Remember, Noah’s family was the only one CHOSEN to survive the flood, so God’s grace is your only hope, not your storehouse of goods.
Report Post »Rayblue
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 1:08pmSeabee79…We’re still slogging through Hurricane Obama, Category 2008.
Report Post »Eddie Reynolds
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 1:11pmTrust God but lock your doors. God will move mountains but He expects you to bring the shovel. The last time I checked there were no Biblical references or requiremments telling us to be puppets. God doesn’t want or need puppets. What He wants are free moral agents who will depend on Him in times of bounty and famine. I could care less about Glenn Beck’s affiliation. The last time people got all stirred up over a Mormon was in the last election, look what we got instead, a pagan MUSLIME ! Some folks find fault like there’s a reward for it. The same measure that you use to judge anyone will be used to judge you one day. God doesn’t look or listen to what comes out of your mouth, He looks at the motive in your heart. The verse that proves that is..”You have not because you ask not, And when you ask you ask amiss.” All Glenn is doing is what the BOY SCOUTS have been saying for well over a hundred years.. BE PREPARED ! I see evidence of this all through my Bible. There has to be a watchman looking for trouble. In this scenario Glenn back may be our watchman. If he has been appointed the job by God who are you or we to say anything in defiance. I trust God to do what is right for me, no matter what that is. I believe it’s called “blind faith’ for without faith it is IMPOSSIBLE to please God !!!
Report Post »Susie
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 1:11pmSHVNDAVE
You are trying to compare apples to oranges.
Putting ones comforts first or the goal of storing up riches for ones own benefit (which is the essence of the scriptures you quote ) IS contrary to seeking the kingdom of God, but being self sufficient and prepared, not only to be responsible for yourself and your own family, but to be prepared to help others IS THE VERY ESSENCE OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. A drowning man cannot save anyone. We live In the World and have to deal with it -the good and the bad will come to all, believer and non-believer alike- but we are not OF the world so we must act like our saviour taught and be a light unto a hurting world.
Food and supply storage as taught by the Church of Jesus Christ is for that aim only.
People who quote passages from the Bible without putting them in relative context betray their own ignorance of the scriptures. It is the very same ignorance which is leading good people in every church throughout North America, to fall for the perverted gospel of Social Justice. which is replacing the true gospel and threatening the very existence of Christianity.
Report Post »Wise up, SHVNDVE !!
jedi.kep
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 1:13pmHey Shvndave, Christians like you are the reason our country is in the mess it is in. You ignore what is going on around you because you have ‘faith’ that God is in control. All you have is an excuse to be lazy. Like someone posted above, Joseph PREPARED for the 7 years of famine during the 7 years of plenty. Nothing wrong with being prepared. The verses you quoted speak to TRUSTING in those things.
Prepare like it all is up to you, Trust like it is all up to God.
Report Post »aragona
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 1:16pmYou cannot share what you do not have. Use your brains. Glenn Beck is telling you to engage in some disaster relief preparation. That is all he is doing. The annointed one says the exact same thing. Remeber the preparation for the zombie invasion? No one gives BO grief about that – nor should they.
Report Post »Jaycen
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 1:16pmWhether attempting to trash the bible or support it, you instantly turn people off when you quote it
To the direct point of the article. Who cares what these people say, Glenn? They’ll trash you for saying the sky is blue.
Report Post »chocolatesbi
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 1:16pmThose verses from Matthew were particular instruction to the apostles who had been called to be preach the gospel and were to be supported by those they preached to and the members of the church. Context is essential to understanding.
Report Post »jzs
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 1:26pmGood advice Glenn. But you stole the idea from FEMA:
http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/assemble_disaster_supplies_kit.shtm
You don’t need to be a Profit, to prepare for an emergency.
Report Post »hookedonnews
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 1:26pmThis is a total misunderstanding of the scripture you’re quoting. Jesus is saying not to take “anxious thought” (worry) over these physical needs. The point He is making is that you must put God first (“seek first the Kingdom of God”), and He will supply your physical needs. Does this mean you just sit back and expect God to bring food to your door? Remember the admonition in Proverbs to look to the example of the ant who gathers food in the harvest and stores it? There are many admonitions in the Bible about being prepared. Likewise, the scripture about laying up treasure in heaven is about getting your priorities right, not advising that saving or being responsible about your financial situation is wrong.
Report Post »BlazingPatriot
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 1:39pm@SHvnDave: Ever hear of the parable of the ten virgins?
Report Post »It appears you are of the five foolish. Better get you some oil in your lamp!
sapper
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 1:39pm@ shvndave
gee, ya think the point of those scriptures just might have been not to WORRY about storing up treasures, maybe not to be obsessed with how much stuff you have? Nah, I’m sure God is telling us to not go to the grocery store but just sit around and wait for manna to fall out of the sky. Geez, how stupid are people. God expects us to feed and clothe ourselves but not to be worried about it. My daughter never sits around wondering if she’s going to get fed or where her clothes might come from. She simply knows it will be provided. That does not mean she won’t come and ask for something or get it herself if she has some money. She doesn’t sit in her room looking at the door just knowing food will pop through it at any moment.
The scriptures don’t tell us to be unpreparred or sit around singing kumbayah waiting for hamburgers to fall from the sky. God‘s message is take care of your business but don’t fret about it. It will be ok.
There have been many times in my life where I stressed about what my future would be. Looking back afterward I could see where God provided. For the last ten years or so I don’t even get flumoxed about bad times. Recently I was out of work for 18 months, gave our house and cars back to the bank as we couldn’t afford them anymore and we purchased used cars for cash and are renting a house. Never bothered me a bit. I knew it would be ok. That doesn‘t mean I didn’t take the next job that came up and went back to work to provide b
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 1:39pmAbsolutely nothing wrong with Beck’s statement. It’s one of common sense. But the marxstream media fears him so they’ll pounce on anything they believe they can spin negatively against him. Even a cursory reading of his statement clearly demonstrates that he’s said nothing controversial or provocative.
Report Post »FreeWorld
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 1:58pmGlenn’s a good man, just trying to keep others from finding empty grocery shelves when their children are crying for food after natural calamities, and you want to blame him and his religion? Do you not care if others go hungry or suffer?
Sorry, but I think you are the one who errs on this one:
And the Lord God of their fathers sent to them by his messengers…because he had compassion on his people… But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused the prophets, until the wrath of the Lord arose against his people, till there was no remedy. (2 Chronicles 36:15 & 16)
Report Post »GPDARRAH
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 2:03pmNo wonder some people think Christians are idiots when we get stupid responses like Shyndave.
Report Post »God want us to be responsible and prepared not just for ourselves but for others.
God answeres prayers through his servants (meaning his followers) If his followers have nothing to help themselves let alone to help others then they are not a faithful servant. i.e. the parable of the talents.
ajmark
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 2:05pmI think people are being way too hard on you…. We just had a sermon about hoarding and food storage. I really respect Glenn BUT you went directly to the scripture and that is what Christians are supposed to rely on…. the Word of God. It’s my opinion that some doctrines skim over and misinterpret Very important scriptures for their own worldly perspectives. We are to focus on what Jesus says. FAITH in God is what where our hearts should be. So God Bless you for going to the Sermon on the Mount.
I would also add:
Mat. 6:25-28
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?”
I response to the Proverbs scripture that another posted, it also states: Pr 3:7-8
“Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord and shun evil.
This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.”
Glenn’s intentions are good. He wants to motivate people to be self reliant and I 100% support that. But SHVNDAVE has his eyes focused on the prize…. Jesus Christ.
John 14:6
Report Post »“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
229Mick
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 2:11pmYea, “But seek ye first” would even imply that you seek them second (or third or fourth or twelfth). Advocating that people sit in their hose and wait for God to bring them a sandwich has got NOTHING to do with the God of the bible.
Report Post »ying
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 2:17pmYou have a good point. God will provide. BUT, the antichrists have been taking over our farmlands and wheat fields for a generation now, so do we just lay there and let them? I do think Christ carried a sword, for He was PREPARED.
Report Post »hortik
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 2:33pmSHvnDave,
The scripture you posted was taken out of context. I usually don’t post, but your misinterpretation of the context and applying these verses to everybody and every situation… seems dangerous to me, so I had to respond.
The quote you cited about not taking thought for the morrow, and other scriptures in the bible about the birds not worrying about what they will eat or what they will wear, were to his disciples preparing to go out and teach his gospel. It was his promise to them that God would take care of them while they are on his errand.
It wasn’t intended to be general instruction for all followers to not plan for the future or try to be prepared to feed themselves and dress themselves… it wasn’t encouragement to the general public to do NOTHING to be prepared for the future, to feed themselves, to cloth themselves, and just take no thought and expect the Lord to provide ALL their needs.
That is the dangerous misinterpretation you applied to these scriptures.
Let’s not preach hear and try to apply scriptures out of context.
Report Post »ThatsRight
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 2:38pmAll buy all of your rusty gold for half spot (since its rusty). Lets make a deal. Here’s a good one I remember: God only helps those whom helps themselves.
Report Post »dragonsrightwing
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 2:44pmSHVNDAVE – you recommend that another poster do a study on Proverbs 27:12 – I suggest you take your own advice on this passage. Any reasonable study of this passage will lead to the conclusion that there is absolutely no prohibition against reasonable preparedness here, but rather an admonition to not put primary trust in our own preparations. The Greek word translated “take no thought” in the KJV (one of the poorer translations for this particular verse) means to be divided or torn in two. It does not by any stretch mean not to think about, but rather not to become anxious or unsettled about. Our hope is in Christ, and our actions should reflect that by being prepared to show love to our family – and our neighbors – in calamity.
Report Post »Similarly, your interpretation of Proverbs 27:12 is too narrow, and based on English translation – the Hebrew word that you focus on (ra’ah) refers to calamity in any form, whether moral or natural.
GeorgieJo
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 3:15pmthe MSM are FREAKS!!!!!
They EXCUSE Revy Jerrimia Wrighto (who despises Jews)
They EXCUSE anything about Obummers religion (still confused as to what church he goes to)
BUT ChrissyMatthews does NOT EXCUSE HIMSELF for his racist BIAS
COMCAST? Why are you so dumb??
Report Post »normanbeal
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 3:16pmIf you were to do a word study you might find that this is referring to overly anxious worrying not an absense of preparation. If you looked at the day in which Jesus lived people were to observe the Sabbath and part of that observation was being PREPARED for the needs of the day (and being able to cease from labor). Maybe Christians should be more prepared and less divorced from common sense, after all preparation can make us less worried and anxious, thus fulfilling this admonition!
Report Post »Greenwood
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 4:06pm@ShvnDave…………..Looks like you have enough bible quotes but here’s one more anyway.
Ecclesiastes 7: 12 For wisdom is for a protection; [the same as] money is for a protection; but the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom itself preserves alive its owners.
Report Post »Gotta use your head Dave………………………….
Driefromseattle
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 4:10pmSNVNDAVE:I have great faith in God’s ability. I believe that He supplies ALL of my needs according to His riches by Christ Jesus. He’s a might God. He can do all things. That being said, there are so many scriptures that deal with preparation that I’m not going to list them all. (I think the major ones have been listed except for the one about the ants…) I live in the shadow of a volcano. I live in an area of convergence in tectonic plates. We are living in the days prior to the calling away of the Church and the Great Day of the Lord. What if the pre-trib believers (I lean toward this) are right and Jesus is a hair’s breadth away from calling us up? What if after the Church leaves people need to take a mark to buy food or face starvation or beheadings if they don’t? In this household, we store food not out of fear but as an extension of ministry. We’re not only stocking our storerooms with food and water but we are stocking our shelves with books about salvation, redemption, the plan of God for salvation through the shed blood of Jesus and also those odd books about survival when technology lets you down. We’re relandscaping our yard with edible, medicinal, culinary vegetation. We’re not raving lunatics. We’re people who are awake, realize where we are in the great time line of Heaven, and want to be a blessing instead of a victim. THAT’s why we should all store food and water. Infrastructures fail. When they do, the Church should respond, whether here or n
Report Post »mitchemm
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 4:33pmBut you should not forget that Joseph had a vision about a pending 7-year famine – and he convinced Pharaoh to store food that ended up saving all the inhabitants of Ancient Egypt.
Genesis 41.53-57
There is a lesson here and Glenn has learned it – HAVE YOU?
Report Post »Aviyah
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 4:52pmCan‘t help but smile at Jezreel’s comment (in an endearing sort of way).
The point is, all things in moderation. I have known folks who were still alive from the era of the Great Depression ~ all of them (God fearing Christians of various stripes) tend to hoard/stock up on necessities.
Although I’m not a Mormon it is hardly a fringe idea for any Christian to be self-sufficient, well equipped to handle anything, and eager to help others during a time of need. As I recall reading, it was the Mormons in Utah who suffered the least during the Great Depression though so maybe such facts should be unleashed (by us) upon the religiously intolerant bigots among our “free press”.
Report Post »WeDontNeedNoStinkingBadges
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 4:55pm@SHvnDave – “We should look at what the Bible says … About Food Storage: Mat 6:31 … While were here … about buying gold: Mat 6:19 …”
Listen everyone. True words … that Jesus spoke TO HIS DISCIPLES on their up-coming apostleships (Mat 5:1+).
Of His followers, Jesus spoke differently (Mat 25:1-13).
Of the world at large, Jesus spoke differently once again (Mat 24:37-39).
So, which are you? And what will you do?
Report Post »wheeler44
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 5:02pmGood point. Well done.
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 5:06pm@Seeker25801
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. (Proverbs 6:6-8 KJV)
There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer; (Proverbs 30:24-25 KJV)
But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. (1Timothy 5:8 KJV)
Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children. And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved. (2 12:14-15 KJV)
Jesus in Matthew 6 is speaking of two camps, store on earth camp and store in the kingdom camp. Hoarding is for selfish purposes not for kingdom purposes. We should not make our life desire to hoard money/food. We should be wise as an ant and store enough to get thru the season. How we handle money/food determines which camp we are in.
Matthew 6:22 backs this up as it is the precept using an eye as the lamp of the body. How you see/use money/food is the difference in hoarding and being prepared.
Report Post »jblaze
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 5:07pmSNVNDAVE
Report Post »Wow Dave, very impressed! Never have I seen this kind of bebate on one post! You really hit a central nerve! It is good for people to talk about scripture. I suggest a good hebrew and greek concordance to get the meaning of scripture. But first, pray and ask God to show you the answer. Scripture also tells us to never put our trust in a man! Jer. 17:5, Thus saith the Lord; Cursed be the man that trusts in man……. I know Glenn agrees with that!
Deeli
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 6:17pmSHVNDAVE, God gave even the squirrels brains to store for times of famine.
Report Post »storhond
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 6:34pmGod-fearing people have known for centuries that we control the weather by our righteousness. Hurricanes, earthquakes and other natural disasters have been increasing right along with the growing wickedness. They are warnings that we need to clean up our act. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that Glenn is right. We need to be prepared. We need to be responsible. We need to stand together as people who love freedom.
Report Post »Oldladydemps
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 6:39pmYou have the Bible word for word, but not the spirit of the matter. The Lord doesn’t want our focus to be on material things, nor to worry about the material things we have or need, but rather trust Him to provide our needs. If putting up a supply a food is sinful, the farm wives that canned all summer to provide for their families in the winter were really bad! So we don’t lay up treasures by horading what we come by but rather use it for opportunities to be a blessing and/or help someone in need. If we came into a goodly sum of money, are we supposed to just go throw it in the wind, so we don’t lay it up? When God blesses folks with financial success, do they not please Him by sharing and helping others. One of my daughters has tithed all her life, and her husband when they married. God has blessed them with success, and now they own three businesses and still tithe it all. And they give large gifts to many in need. They buy coats for orphan homes, and pay bills for folks in hard times, and give to missions and other outreaches, and are generous to all. They paid of her dad’s mortgage to help him live independantly. And the more they give, the more the Lord blesses, but that’s not why they do it. They just love God, and obey Him in loving people. Please don’t use the scriptures to condemn people who have a thought different than yours. Love is out goal, sir.
Report Post »mileater
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 6:42pmI do not think or purport to think, the will of the Almighty, however, for a week’s period, don’t you think that it would be wise to have laid in food that can be eaten without cooking, batteries for those things that need them, water, and other things needed short term? These are not treasures, they are necessities. The Almighty gave most of us sense to provide for ourselves and our families. I sincerely doubt he wants some literal idiot to just sit on his duff and wait for something that God gave him sense to prevent, in the first place, given he or she uses it. Think about it, I believe the Bible, but there is a distinct difference in long term laying up wealth and short term survival.
mileater@aol.com
Report Post »jpndhouse
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 6:46pmJames 2:17-18 “faith without works is dead being alone..?” Go ahead and don’t prepare using your flawed reasoning and misinterpretation of the bible and your “faith” will quite literally result in you being “dead.”
Report Post »Robotics_Geek
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 6:51pmThese are just a few that were handy. :)
Report Post »Proverbs 21:20 In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has.
Proverbs 6:6-8
Go to the ant, sluggard; consider her ways and be wise; who having no guide, overseer, or ruler, provides her food in the summer and gathers her food in the harvest.
Proverbs 21:5
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenty; but the thoughts of everyone who is hasty only to poverty.
Proverbs 22:3
A prudent one foresees the evil and hides himself, but the simple pass on and are punished.
Proverbs 24:3-4
Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; and by knowledge the rooms shall be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
joel228
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 6:54pmSHvnDave, read Luke 22:35-37. These are the instructions Jesus gave to the same people for when he was not with them. He changed his instructions and said now take what I previously told you not to take. Get prepared or you will lack.
35 And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.
Report Post »36 Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.
37 For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end.
rickbob
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 7:03pmThis was Jesus’ instruction to his chosen twelve, not to the church in general. I guess by the logic presented we can sit on our fourth point of contact and wait for angels to take care of us. . . NOT!
Report Post »bumpkin
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 7:20pmwasn’t that about Jesus wanting the disciples and his followers to lay down their usual work and worries and follow HIM? GOD advocated preparedness in the Bible, and advocates it today. Jesus said for us to worship GOD, pray to GOD. In other words, follow GOD’s word. Preparedness is not wrong. It is no more wrong than you not selling your house, your car, and your clothing and following in Jesus’ footsteps. I think you have kind of the right idea, tho- in that who we ARE is way more important that what we have. But!!! it isn’t to say who we are is the ONLY important thing. It is also important to be givers. What can you give to those in need if you have nothing? WHAT??? go to the nearest lawn and pull them up some grass? Be reasonable.
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 7:23pmBe not afraid, have faith in God and He will provide. If you follow Glenn Becks advice, you’ll turn into a hoarder, buying on fear. If your pantry/food storage is larger than your closet, you must be a Beckette. BeckNeck, what have you.
So Apple Juice is $1 more than last year, much lower than false prophecy from Beck Inc. How many gallons of Apple Juice a day can you pour down a kids throat?
Report Post »Bluebonnet
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 8:17pm@WISEHINEY: I think the verse you’re looking for is one of my favorites: from Prov.16:16
Report Post »How much better to get wisdom than Gold, To chose understanding rather than Silver. (Int. version)
The-Monk
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 8:19pm@SHvnDave
Report Post »I do not read the Bible. It’s not necessary. Once you know what is right or wrong you can just do the right thing and be a good person. I look to Nature for answers. That being said;
If you are hungry, wet or cold… I will give you dry clothes, a warm place and feed you. Not because of any book but, because that’s just my nature. You don’t have to carry a Bible to be nice or Humane.
Tretka
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 8:33pmShvnDave,
The context of what Jesus said was about faith. He was preaching to Jews and pointed out (in this case regarding Gentiles) that faith is first and the rest follows.
So, frankly, the message did not say “don’t worry about food or clothing ever”. The message was “work on your faith first”.
Please folks read the whole chapter.
Report Post »chris3
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:00pmsooo, we should not plant a garden, can foods, or worry about our neigbor? and of course have nothing to trade for said items if something should happen?what book you read’in son?this disstaste for those of us who like to fend for ourselves (and help a few who can’t) is asinine. by the way I could care less about the mormons our whatever,although you have peeked my interest in them now
Report Post »sbeejustsaying
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:20pm@shvndave: You need someone to smack you up side the head and scream “SNAP OUT OF IT!” I read most of the replies to you and most of them are good. God is giving us some time to get ready, take advantage of the time He has given you and don’t squander it. Jacob told Pharoh that there was to be a famon, start saving up food, clothes the things you will need. Listen! Don’t be a burden for someone else haul. Get ready to help someone else.
Report Post »watchmany2k
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:14pmSo, I was stacking cans of food in the larder and “talking’ to God. I says:”well if I gather and another eats, it’s your will, If I have this in the event of an emergency, then let me eat it in fellowship but that’s up to you.” I see a great discussion here over twiddles and jots of scripture, feel better ? Pearls before swine. Do I agree 100% with the Mormon faith ? nope, and it doesn’t matter to them or me what I agree with. I’ll tell you this: Did you watch the tsunami cover farmlands in seconds ? Did you see the spring floods in the US ? Do you know about the drought in the US breadbasket AND in China ?
How about that Corn & wheat crop this year ? Maybe you bought a box of “xxx‘ and noticed it’s doubled since last year. Maybe you understand fuel prices are going UP and know that EVERYthing arrives at stores on TRUCKS.
Point is, stuff happens, you can DO without the new i-toy, but you cannot go long without food.
Report Post »Neither can your neighbors friends or relatives. IF you have abundance do you think it better in a bank a new toy, or a consumable commodity ? If you are blessed with abundance, why not gather and simply give it away. Our Country has been blessed these many years, yet we can see clearly we are not immune to disaster, and certainly no govern-mental agency can reach everybody in time.
So, thank God you have the leisure to argue about twiddles and jots, and buy 2 cans of corn instead of one at the next sale, give one away. CHILL !
pem1949
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:19pmI don’t get this big argument about Christian verses Mormonism in this response column. The main part of Glen Beck‘s article is FOOD PREPARATION and how crazy ’people’ get when Glen speaks! Let’s not be like the news media that take things out of context! Let’s get real!
Report Post »watchmany2k
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:49pmJust to expand a tad, since the article is about twisting beck‘s ’prepare’ theme into some Mormon underground ulterior motive. I am Not Mormon. I have enjoyed spirited discussions with Mormon fellows about scripture when the occasion has occured. That is neither here nor there.
My family is Irish Catholic, I am second Generation American BECAUSE of FAMINE.
My parents and grandparents lived thru the great depression. Some Great family stories. Some bad.
I “Blame” Marie Osmond, for my keeping a well stocked larder, She explained on a talk show when she was a kid (70′s) that her family stocked up etc. it made the difference for the bazillion of them, growing up, before they were famous. I’ve read “cheaper by the dozen” and it IS.
Eagle Scout here too.
Nothing wrong at ALL in having supplies on hand.
What would be wrong is to have them and turn someone in need away.
Imagine, IF you laid up supplies with the INTENTION of helping others, so when the inevitable
situation happens, you COULD help ?
Nothing new about this, the American Red Cross has been doing it for years, salvation army, the ladies at the local church food bank. To twist in demonination differences in the thinking, defeats the intention and whatever good could arise out of it.
Preparation is a GOOD idea,
Report Post »if you feel better thinking you are doing it for someone else, Great.
maybe it’s not so good to have all the gold you can gather just to lay on it in your bed.
Just Sayin’
FINISHStRONG4HIM
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:55pmshvndave consulted the owners manual regarding food storage and gold. Thanks shvndave!
Report Post »XavierD
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 11:21pmThis reminds me of a joke.
God comes to a man in his dream and tells him that he will save him from the coming flood. The next day a policeman tells the man to flee and he replies “God will save me”. When the water was up to his porch, a boat comes. Man again says “God will save me”. Finally, he is on the roof and a helicopter come to get him. He stands fast, knowing God will save him.
After he drowned, he asks God why He didn’t keep his promise. God replies “I sent the police, a boat and a helicopter but you wouldn’t go”
So, if God has blessed you will the resources to prepare for yourself and others during an emergency, maybe you should do that. Just my thoughts on the matter. Doesn’t matter if you like the kooky Mormons or not. Sometimes, good ideas can come from strange places.
Report Post »RushEcho2
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 11:51pmLook at the Old Testament, Joseph sold into Egypt. God had Joseph store for seven years for the famine that was coming. Do you promise that America will always have our food supply? LDS store not only for national or local disasters but also for personal unforeseen personal/financial shortfalls.
The BSA scout motto is “Be Prepared”!
Report Post »Disnylv
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 11:54pmHi Glenn,
Report Post »I owe you an apology for not standing up with courage to email the reporter at Yahoo and give him the truth last night after I read his terriable slant on what you had been sharing with your listeners for years. I am so sorry that I felt I was too busy and too afraid to speak out, I am sorry. It may not have made a difference to him or you, but it does to me. Next time I will make the time to stand with courage and not let the untruth be slanted.
SamSven
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 12:09amIt never ceases to amaze me how peoplle are here, reading the same thing I’m reading, and still don’t get it! Enemies among us.
Report Post »colonial10
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 1:40amLooks like you put the wrong passages for the wrong topic. You may want to take a trip to the hurricane devastated places. Listen to what people are asking for, Food, Water, shelter, power and yes, there will be people needing money to rebuild their lives. There is a passage that does say, that God helps those who help themselves. Your just trying to use you agenda to spread hate.
Report Post »BOUGHT YOUR SILO YET?
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 1:51amI have read a couple of posts referring to the manna that God provided the Israelites while wandering in the desert and it reminded me of this little story. First of all, ever look up what the word means? I know that when the Israelites saw it lying on the desert floor they asked themselves, “what is it or what is this.” Well, turns out, that is what it means. So, when we were living in Kuwait, our first few weeks were pretty rough. The food was, naturally, different than what our family was use to. Also, the cooker, as they like to call it was gauged in Celsius and I only knew Fahrenheit. Well, several of our meals were either undercooked or burnt to a crisp. And, of course, my kids looked upon the not so edible feast and ask “what is this?” Without missing a beat, I blurted out- its MANNA! And that is exactly what it was too. God provided it, your not sure what it is, but its sustenance- manna.
Report Post »Drgnfly4
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 3:37amUhm, So God, is going to feed and clothe us simply because we exist, even if we do NOTHING to obtain it? Does that jive at all with the rest of his teachings? Christians and Jews are expected to provide for the future and for each other, Joseph who was sold into Egypt, after interpreting Pharaoh’s dream, taught all of Egypt to “STORE FOOD” for the coming famine. It saved Egypt form starvation, and the surrounding nations were enabled to buy food from Egypt’s storehouses and live as well! It also enabled the family of Jacob (Israel) to be reunited and the twelve tribes of Israel to be preserved. Literally, the lives of Abraham’s Great grandchildren and the heirs to his Covenant, Israel, was preserved by God, through his servant Joseph and through the Egyptian food storage programs. Later Moses was used to free Israel from Egyptian captivity.
But without that food storage the whole of the region would have perished in starvation. That stored food, prudently preserved in times of plenty, saved not just Egypt but many surrounding nations, as well as the house of Israel. I for one will be prepared, for myself and the “surrounding nations,” my neighbors! (Though look to the ten virgin’s and there lamp oil to determine what you ought to be doing! Relying on your neighbor when your oil (food) runs out is a recipe for starvation! It takes everyone doing their part!) Though my preparedness be imperfect I know God will then, make up the difference, because I did my
Report Post »Bomerang
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 3:41amThat is true, and it is talking about living in faith, but if you see what is coming to this nation, as Joseph did see what was coming to Egypt during that time by the dream of a Pharaoh, then is it not wise to store as Joseph did????? If you store food in an act of faith because you see what is coming then I remind you what is written in Rev 1:3. Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand…..
Report Post »Anne G
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 5:20amOut of context for the subject matter.
Report Post »czuercher
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 8:26amperhaps God is setting up a refuge for us within the Morman storehouses!
Report Post »oboesr
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 9:26amThis year, the Mormon church celebrates 75 years of the Church Welfare Program which sends food, blankets, and services to places across the globe experiencing hardship. As we have followed the counsel to have a food storage in our family (which we have used extensively during my husband’s unemployment/underemployment) and witnessed the services that the church is able to provide, I understand that only those who have prepared can have the means or the state of mind to help others. We do not prepare because we are afraid but so that we will have nothing to fear.
To have money stored is not the same as “treasuring” it. Rather we seek to consecrate what we have stored to be used any way the Lord sees fit. If we have done all we can (the act of faith), then the way is open for miracles. ProvidentLiving dot org is an excellent place to learn about why Mormons follow the counsel to store food.
Report Post »Clint Manuel
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 1:36pmTo help you understand those quotes you Googled or Wiki-ed:
“Mat 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
This says ‘FIRST’, implying that we should accept life on life’s terms, knowing that we have no control over events beyond our knowing, our control or our understanding, but focus on doin the ‘next right thing’, trusting God, helping others and we find that our ability to help ourselves is tremendously improved.
“Mat 6:34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”
If we spend the better part of our lives worrying about what will be – what will happen to us – then we are of no use to ourselves OR others. We must learn to accept life on life’s terms, using our God-given common sense (or lack of in the majority of cases) to be reasonably prepared. Contingencies aren’t a religous matter or strictly one of self preservation, but of trusting God, cleaning house and helping others.
“Mat 6:20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
Mat 6:21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”
Don’t be a selfish miser in hoarding material things, but have faith that good work reap their own, and as a result, one will (or not) be rewarded. But don’t be a miser!
Report Post »bruce_baker
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 2:51pmSo, according to your interpretation, we should all go on welfare? Then we wouldn’t have to worry about “our daily bread” or make provisions for our future.
The scripture you cite was specific instructions to disciples who were under a personal injunction by our Savior to drop everything and follow Him. Christ knew human nature and never expected the mass of humanity to “get” his message, totally. Those of us who have not the faith necessary to cast out demons and heal the sick need to carry on the business of daily living the best we can. Part of that is planning for the future. We’re expected to use the reason that God gave us. Do you, personally, have a job? Pay taxes? Have car insurance? If so, you‘re throwing up a standard for OTHERS to follow that you don’t follow yourself. Paul has something to say about that in Romans. Not me, St. Paul.
Report Post »IfTruthBeKnown
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 4:25pmSo….when a disaster comes and you have nothing stored for your family to eat, drink, no blankets, no medicine, etc., you had better not ask anyone else – (who apparently had less faith than you because THEY stocked up ) – for help. YOU can sit on the ground and wait for an angel to hand you a slice of bread and a cup of water. The rest of us will be running our generators, enjoying having lights on, cooking nutritious meals and keeping our families safe from starvation, illness and the elements. Good luck, however, to you and yours.
Report Post »DamocleAurelius
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 6:31pmGod was talking to his 12 disciples, not the general body of the Church. End of discussion. Great posts by everyone else who posted verses pointing out that preparation and prudence are Godly.
Report Post »Megapril
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 9:04pm@AJMARK… What about squirrels?? They store food for winter and are Gods creatures…
Report Post »I guess this comment works for you too SHVNDAVE… So squirrels are Sinners? LOL!
4liberty4all
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 9:08pmSHvnDave SHvnDave SHvnDave SHvnDave
Genesis 41 :
28This is the thing which I have spoken unto Pharaoh: What God is about to do he sheweth unto Pharaoh.
Report Post »29Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt:
30And there shall arise after them seven years of famine; and all the plenty shall be forgotten in the land of Egypt; and the famine shall consume the land;
31And the plenty shall not be known in the land by reason of that famine following; for it shall be very grievous.
32And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice; it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass.
33Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.
34Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years.
35And let them gather all the food of those good years that come, and lay up corn under the hand of Pharaoh, and let them keep food in the cities.
36And that food shall be for store to the land against the seven years of famine, which shall be in the land of Egypt; that the land perish not through the famine.
37And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.
38And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?
Charbet
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:50amThose who fail to understand what is happening in this world, choose to be blind, they will continue to listen to the msm that Glenn and all who agree with Glenn are nuts. So be it, call me crazy.
Report Post »I know the Truth when I hear it.
encinom
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:53amGlenn was not nuts, it was a blessing ot him cause he was able to drive more fools to one of his sponsors.
Report Post »Strait Talk Express
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 11:51amGlenn is actually a quite Job Creator, and statements like his mean a few more emergency preparedness workers will be hired soon.
Report Post »Charbet
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 12:17pm@encinom
Was wondering where the trolls were this morning. Obviously you don’t have the ability to use common sense. Pity.
Report Post »Megapril
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 9:14pm@ENCICOM (or however you spell it) The Huffington Post called, they want their comment back… Wrong forum. Troll
Report Post »sweathog1948
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:49amI am so glad Glenn is out there talking to us, he is a good man, and one who loves the Lord. There is a refreshing like rain when Glenn talks about the Lord, I never hear that from anyone else in his line of work.
Stay safe Glenn there are a lot of loons out there. We love you, you are a sweet guy.
Report Post »Romans828
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:46amI was (shamefully) reminded today that when this website first came into being I was troubled by the vitriol (from our side; the vitriol from the other side was always a foregone conclusion) that the comments were portraying. We’ve not stopped; I just forgot how diametrically opposed to the message of 8/28 and now 8/24 this vitriol is.
Report Post »Strait Talk Express
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:53amDon’t forget vilification, dehumanization and demonization. All mindlessly applied. of course.
Report Post »miren
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:45amI think Glenn means that Hurricane Irene helped wake people up about being prepared. I myself need to stock up on more food just incase of a disaster. Trying to save money for it. At least I’m aware of what I should be doing. I saw a lot of empty store shelves so we have a lot to learn and keep on top of.
Report Post »drphil69
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:44am1984…..
Report Post »War is Peace
Freedom is Slavery
Ignorance is Strength…
and lets add…. Preparedness is Weakness….
BOUGHT YOUR SILO YET?
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:35amAnd don’t forget-
evil is good – good is evil
a lie is truth – truth is a lie
Well, I am thinking I may rewrite the dictionary just so I keep up with all these new definitions.
Report Post »Dagger82
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:48amSimply and accurately stated DRPHIL69. As for me, two words ~ common sense!
Even to debate preparedness underlies Progressive ignorance ~ and they truly believe to be enlightened? Gimme a break! They would argue with a stump if thought to further their elitist agenda. As an Eagle Scout in 1963, I learned early-on our motto coined by Lord Robert Baden-Powell in 1907.
Its COMMON SENSE folks ~ nothing more.
Report Post »SamIamTwo
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:53amevil spelled backwards is live…LOL.
Man I gotta stop coming here.
Report Post »Solzhenitsin
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 2:35pmMore like Preparedness is “proof of insanity” or “lack of faith in God.”
Since God has given me extra, isn’t it good stewardship to can/ freeze/ dry and store it? I can afford the jars now, there are coupons now; all I can conclude by the movements of His hand of Providence is that I need to prepare to be a blessing in the future.
Report Post »profile-two
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:43amI agree with Glenn Beck. It is just common sense to always have a supply of foods and essentials on hand. Regardless of the weather situation. I thought everyone knew that.
Report Post »JLGunner
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:02amAgreed. There was a reason Katrina was such a disaster and it had nothing to do with Bush or the Federal Government. It was about personal responsibilty and the lack of it from the residents of New Orleans. Everyone sat around waiting on the government to swoop in and save them and this mindset was reinforced by their mayor. You may have noticed the stronger messsage put out on this strom? The overwhelming tone of baracks speach was “look how well we’re doing“ and ”we have prefomed flawlessly”. They were so scared of another Katrina that they had to get on the air and reassure the public of a job well done. Don’t be fooled. This was a cat 1, imagine if it was a 3 or 4. Yes you need to be prepared and relise, this strom was not a model to be fallowed. There will be bigger storms and you will need to be prepared. Glenn is Right on the money.
Report Post »let us prey
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:18amjlgunner
Report Post »Thinking about Katrina, do you remember the bus incident with Nagin? He thought school buses were not good enough and requested a fleet of Grey Hounds. While Nagin was waiting for his Greyhound fleet, Katrina’s floodwaters swamped his school buses, rendering them unusable. That is all I think about when I am reminded of Katrina. An incompetent Mayor looking for the gov to help his city. And they pick this story to harp on?
JLGunner
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:27amlet us pray
Yep, what an idiot that guy was. I put in for vacation time to go help the city of New Orleans and just before I was goig to leave heading that way, he gave a speach saying that he wanted to make New Orleans a “choclate” New Orleans. I canceld my time off and went back to work. I guess they didn’t need any vanilla help. The confiscation of firearms was an even greater assault on individual rights.
Report Post »BOUGHT YOUR SILO YET?
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:39amLet Us Prey-
I had forgotten about that. I think the better lesson with the buses is that, its not that Nagin wanted government assistance (as if that were not bad enough) it is also that regular buses weren’t good enough.
Recall the phrase “Beggars can’t be choosers.”
Report Post »let us prey
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:41amjlgunner
Report Post »And he was re-elected. what a joke
cntrlfrk
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:36am‘
The leftists claim Beck is irrelevant, but hang on his every word.
What an embarrassing bunch of cretins
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Report Post »SamIamTwo
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:57amThey hang on and twist his words and meaning. Sad.
Report Post »Brents Torts
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:35amOckham’s Razor is a principle that should help guid you.
Report Post »Steel Awesome
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 12:19pmNo thanks, I prefer Gillette Fusion.
Report Post »fastfacts
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:35amIT IS A BLESSING IN THE WAY THAT WE CAN SEE OUR FLAWS…
FEMA for one, we are dependent on the Federal Government too much. States need to take care of themselves. Governors live Romney created a rainy day fund of a few billion dollars for such an event. Others wait for FEMA.
Ron Paul had it right when he attacked FEMA, they have only created a dependency on the Federal Govt not individuals: http://www.americanparchment.com/video/2011/aug/paul_blasts_fema.html
Report Post »SheriS
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 12:12pmI think the people of Joplin, Missouri would totally agree with since most of the homeowners there have been denied any aid at all. I saw a video of one person standing in front of a cement block foundation with a letter from FEMA informing the homeownere that because his house was intact, there would be no aid from FEMA for him—unfortunately for FEMA the house was in pieces scattered for miles as were all the houses in the neighborhood! Guess you have to live in a state with a politcal affiliation with the Democrat party to get aid from FEMA!
Report Post »DisgustedWithSociety
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 1:07pmin July 2006– several Katrina victims received a letter from FEMA demanding its money back
In the wake of Katrina, FEMA released emergency funds to more than 700,000 households. Auditors later said the agency had overpaid by nearly a half-billion dollars, providing assistance to people who, they claim, didn’t deserve it.
So FEMA sent out about 150,000 letters demanding its money back. Letters often filled with confusing accusations like “app has not proved occupancy” and cryptic coding like “awhm.” Any questions? Call the FEMA helpline.
A CBS News investigation has found that FEMA call center workers were under extraordinary pressure to move as many cases as possible.
Report Post »olddog
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:35amThe media the left, same thing will do or say anything to direct peoples thoughts off what’s important and the harm They are doing to America. We have to remember that lefties are Easily led as they have been for years that’s why their lefties…They are nothing more than crap slingers, always have been always will be..Try to get the truth out and it’s like hitting a wasps nest with a stick…We really have no media just the big televised shows directing the weak to their way..Basically a giant waste of air time..
Report Post »Solzhenitsin
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 2:47pmThose who have lived in other countries during economic downturns also know the necessity of always being prepared. My grandmother, who lived through The Great Depression made fun of my frugality which I learned as an exchange student in the hard times at the end of the USSR (winter 1991) There is always at least one can of sweetened condensed milk in my pantry (and usually more than that) because the luxuries of fresh milk and sugar were harder to come by as early as October. In November flour was not available anywhere. We visited another town where one could buy pastries, but not regular bread as the bread bakers had run out of flour. By the time my semester was drawing to a close, I had to wait over an hour in line to get my ration of butter.
Report Post »lisa2994
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:34amI understand what Glenn meant even if some don’t. Keep going Glenn and don’t anyone stop you from speaking the truth!
Report Post »Elena2010
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:46amAgreed. I’m an old-fashioned (not the current Gene Robinson type) Episcopalian. I keep food and water reserves in my home — out of an abundance of precaution, esp living in a hurricane zone. I have a small propane camp stove to cook it with as well. As a kid in Kentucky, every time there was a thunderstorm, we lost power…even if there was no lightning. My mother had coal oil lamps ready for light. I have “camped” w/Marines and eaten MREs in a combat zone. My brother is a Boy Scout leader. Be prepared!
Continue speaking the truth in love, Glenn.
Report Post »vtxphantom
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:00amIf you were raised by parents that went through the great depression, it’s not hard for you to stock up on necessities you may need for a future time. They knew the meaning of thrift and saving for the rainy day. Because we have been such a rich country, and all of our needs and wants are almost instantly fullfilled, we always assume that our needs will always be met. Not so. Look around. Be prepared. I am.
Report Post »Elena2010
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 11:15am@Phantom — describes my Mom to a “tee”! Her Dad was a dentist and the last to get paid… Her Dad’s family were farmers in Southern Indiana and always had food to eat.
Report Post »24 Liberty
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:34amYes, Beck is obviously an idiot. It is better to wave for help from a rooftop or bitch out a tv cameraman demanding to know where the babyfood and diapers are than to make provision for ones self. Obviously he’s up to no good and should be called on it accordingly. Keep up the good work!
Report Post »SamIamTwo
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:54amSeriously?
Report Post »jedidiah
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:34amGlenn:
I am listening to you discuss this right now on the radio. I am always stunned that you do not understand that phrases like “It’s God reminding you” are going to strike these folks like this every time. You just said on the air the media reaction is “incredible;” what’s even more incredible is that you seem genuinely shocked. I promise you that every single time for the rest of your life when you so much as infer the tiniest degree a divine connection to which you are privy, this is what is going to happen. Learn and laugh, learn and self-edit, or just learn to ignore the damn morons; they don’t change the heart of a single soul.
Report Post »Elena2010
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:41amEzekiel is told to warn them regardless of their response to the warning. We Jews and Christians are also called to warn w/o regard to how the listener will take the message.
Report Post »positive1
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:34amGlenn’s sharing wisdom, in world of arrogant, self-serving media outlets looking for a fast buck. Always taking the opposite position of Glenn. When will only the truth be spoken, and the liars be damned, ignored or held accountable?
Report Post »mama6
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:34amPersonally, I wonder how many ppl said the same things about Noah while he was building the ark when it had never rained before. Just sayin.
Report Post »Steel Awesome
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 12:17pm/sarc
Report Post »There you go again – trying to force your religion down everyone’s throats.
/sarcoff
corrines
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 8:37pmto steel awsome
if you don’t like religion, why are you reading this web sight?
Report Post »RushEcho2
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 12:08amMaybe some people should just prepare just a little. Going to the store for every meal wastes a lot of time. Of course, rotation is best for those who are serious about being somewhat prepared. There is short-term storage which you can use all the time, and then there is long-time storage of which Glenn Beck teaches.
Report Post »NJTMATO
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:30amHAHAHA! NO media yesterday or this morning with my power out so it’s all GOOD here! I’m prepared and no, I don‘t think it’s bad, I don‘t think it’s Christian, I don‘t think it’s Mormon, I don‘t think it’s anything but SMART to be prepared and have at least SOME food storage. I happen to agree with Glen – about God reminding us we are not in control – and everything DOES happen for a reason, this is a GOOD time to get reacquainted with our grandparent’s ideas about having food stored. Just because we’ve become so used to having what we want when we want it, doesn‘t mean that we shouldn’t be prepared for the time when “IT” is just not available. Thanks Glen…I never used to think this way, been preparing for the last year or more.
Report Post »Darren
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 5:13pmGood for you!!!
Report Post »One Match Left
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:29amthis is hilarious. beck is nuts but all of these people are going to expecting things to be as normal? that is nuts! oh but lest we forget the people who are prepared are hording …this is nuts
Report Post »RushEcho2
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 11:58pmFortunately, you have one match left.
Report Post »SodamYat
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:28amGod is the best weather man. Take that media!
Report Post »rfycom
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:27amCause he has to have something to talk about to continue to support his business. You think he cares about anything but himself?
Report Post »Eileen
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 1:06amyou’re a babbling idiot. Glenn is a real human being with feelings and care and love for mankind, and you can’t say anything but trash. He‘s not forcing his religion down anyone’s throat. So go blow your horn somewhere else. Why don’t you get off this site if you have nothing good to say!!!!!!
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:25amFeigned outrage is becoming so tiresome.
Report Post »Steelhead
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:25amGlenn cries ‘wolf’ way too much to be taken seriously.
Report Post »let us prey
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:31amYeah, his pesky facts just keep getting in your way, huhmm?>:(
Report Post »qpwillie
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:38am“Crying wolf” is warning people about something that is not happening. Reminding people to prepare for something that happens occasionally is not “crying wolf”. The fact is, what Glenn is saying has happened to many people, many times and those who heeded Glenn’s reminders were better off for it.
Report Post »JRook
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:39amThe joke here is the reference to the media, when they appear to be blog comments and posts. The real story is that there is no story. He is becoming increasingly irrelevant, going the way of Sister Sarah.
Report Post »Steelhead
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:50amany bets on what fire Beck will want to put out this week. who or what is dooming us all? chickin’ little Beck
Report Post »qpwillie
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:17amJRook,
Report Post »The leftists sure do spend a lot of their time trying to destroy these people who they claim are “irrelevant”.
Arbroath7
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:24am@Steelhead, with a statement like that you should consider changing to be Bonehead. I’ll bet you are one of those hapless sheeple who think the government will take care of us during a disaster. I know you. I remember seeing you in New Orleans standing with the thousands of others outside the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina. I also remember seeing a HUGE storage lot in New Orleans filled with big yellow school buses that COULD have evacuated many of those people too. “I’m not worried, the governement will take care of us.” Pffffft!
Report Post »Steelhead
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:35amBonehead indeed, Beck is always picking the low hanging fruit by stating the obvious and predicting impending doom.
Report Post »UlyssesP
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 10:46amI’ve been through lots of hurricanes, including the full direct wrath of Andrew in 92. Let me tell you that is one wolf that you don’t want biting you in the ass.
Report Post »jakman220
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 12:51pmAnd I guess Sleelhead we are to take you seriously??
Report Post »JRook
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 2:23pm@qpwillie a) I’m not a leftist, but understand you need to simplify things. b) No need as they do more than an adequate job doing that for themselves. c) No problem just keep sending them money as that is their only motivation anyway.
Report Post »JRook
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 2:28pm@Arbroath7 No need to remind us of the incompetence of the Bush admin. And yes it would be a far better thing to invest in the US and handle our own rather than spend billions $$ blowing up 2 countries and then rebuilding them on the off chance they will become democratic. Geez, we aren’t even smart enough to get a price break on their oil to repay us. Certainly telling people to be prepared for hurricanes during hurricane season is not exactly cryptic and most on the coast already have food and water supplies in preparation. You see other people point that out to them too. With the recent increase in frequency of hurricanes (12 last year, double the avg.) it is a pretty easy call.
Report Post »Eileen
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 1:03amgo ahead and put Glenn down and claim he is calling wolf. What ever happened to decency??? You’re only making yourself look stupid.
Report Post »let us prey
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:24amShocking. This is what the media is concerned about? Hmm economy, budget,healthcare, wars,oil,terror, a leader who is trying to tank America. So many things so little time.
Report Post »NewLife56
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:19amIt’s OK because we have NO media anymore and that freaks me out :-)
Report Post »Carl1 Supports Israel
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 9:29amThe lame-stream media can only twist the truth. Would be a sin for them to actually try to help people. SHAME ON ALL OF THEM!!!!
Report Post »glassbeadlady
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 5:39pmPrepare so you may be a blessing to others. And not having a free thinking media in these days freaks me out too, we never get the truth, nor should we expect it.
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