Repentance

Repentance means a sincere turning away from sin and turn to God. A person must repent to receive eternal life in heaven, but this act does not earn salvation.


 Ezekiel 18:30:
"Therefore,O house of Israel, I will judge you, each one according to his ways, declares the Sovereign LORD. Repent! Turn away from all your offenses; then sin will not be your downfall." (NIV)

Jesus also calls for repentance:
"The time has come," Jesus said. "The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!" (Mark 1:15, NIV)
Repentance is an essential part of salvation, requiring a turning away from the sin-ruled life to a life characterized by obedience to God. The Holy Spirit leads a person to repent, but repentance itself cannot be seen as a "good work" that adds to our salvation.

The Bible states that people are saved by faith alone (Ephesians 2:8-9). However, there can be no faith in Christ without repentance and no repentance without faith. The two are inseparable.

Adultery

"But I tell you that anyone who looks at a women lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.  If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away.  It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell."

Matt 5:28-19 (NIV)

My Commanding Officer

I am in the army of God.
Jesus Christ is my Commanding Officer.
The Holy Bible is my code of conduct.
Prayer are my weapons of warfare.
I have been taught by the Holy Spirit, trained by experience, tried by adversity and tested by fire.

I am a volunteer in this army.
I am enlisted for eternity.
I will either retire in this army at the rapture or die in this army.
But I will not get out, sell out, be talked out, or pushed out. I am faithful, reliable, capable and dependable.

I am not a wimp.  I am in place saluting my King. Obeying His orders, praising His Name and training up His disciples. No one has to send me flowers, gifts, food, cards, candy or give me handouts. I do not need to be cuddled, cradled, cared for or catered to.  I cannot have my feelings hurt bad enough to turn me around.  I  cannot be discouraged enough to turn me aside. I cannot lose enough to cause me to quit.

I am more than a conqueror. I will always triumph. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Devils cannot defeat me. People cannot disillusion me. Weather cannot weary me. Sickness cannot stop me. Battles cannot defeat me. Money cannot buy me. And hell cannot handle me.

Even death cannot destroy me, for when my Commander calls me from this battle field, He will promote me to captain and then bring me back to rule this world with Him.

I am marching around claiming victory. I will not give up. I will not turn around. I am a christian soldier marching heaven-bound.

Here I stand, division will not make me fall.
Will you stand with me?


~ author unknown

New Beginnings

No matter what wrong we did yesterday; the abortion we have had, the bad choices, the money we lost in gambling... no matter the wrong turn we made, the Word says, His Mercies are new every morning. Every single morning.

But we must apologize to our Father, repent of our sinful ways. And strive towards living a holy life...

God says that He is slow to anger... and rich in love.

And I believe Him.
If God says is, that settles it.

And therefore I know, when I sincerely apologize, and ask for His forgiveness, I know ~ without a shadow of doubt ~ that I am forgiven. And with that powerful knowledge in my mind and spirit I have full confidence again when I pray or just speak to my Father again.

 I don't feel guilty because I believe every word He says.

Revelation

Revelation 19:11-21

Then I saw heaven opened and there was a white horse! Its rider is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war.

His eyes were like a fiery flame, and on His head were many crowns.

He had a name written that no one knows except Himself.

He wore a robe stained with blood, and His name is called the Word of God. 

The armies that were in heaven followed Him on white horses, wearing pure white linen.

From His mouth came a sharp sword, so that with it He might strike the nations. He will shepherd them with an iron scepter. He will also trample the winepress of the fierce anger of God, the Almighty. And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

Lured into debilitating porn addictions

The People Vs E-tv (Phase 2) 

Despite assurances to their advertisers that “Naked News” contradicted the channels “high family values,” E-tv again broadcasted the appallingly sexist strip show on Saturday 2 July at 1:10am.

The channel of “high family values” also aired several pornographic SMS adverts that have proven to be harmful to children. Many reports have emerged over the past five years indicating children are downloading porn to their cell phones and sharing these hard-core images with their friends.

I am reliably informed that E-tv is considering broadcasting additional episodes of “Naked News.”

It appears E-tv is emboldened by the recent ruling of the Broadcasting Complaints Commission of SA that found nothing wrong with women stripping naked on national free-to-air television.

The Body of Christ must not relent in its defence of the dignity of women and children in SA!

As a result of the channel’s rejection of the valid concerns of thousands of Christians, I have embarked upon the 2nd phase of our campaign against E-tv’s pro-porn programming schedule.

I have written to the CEO’s of several companies currently advertising on E-tv, explaining why programs like “Naked News” and porn SMS adverts are harmful to women and children in SA.

I have requested the advertisers consider cancelling their ad campaigns on E-tv until the channel agrees to permanently remove pornographic movies, adverts & strip shows from its schedule.

I also explained that there is a growing call from Christians for a targeted boycott of all products and services advertised on E-tv. The channel will arrogantly continue broadcasting sexually explicit content on national free-to-air television as long as they enjoy the support of their advertisers.   

You and I must have the courage of our convictions to stay the course and continue the fight against porn on national TV. Millions of SA families are at risk when porn is made acceptable.

Depending on the advertiser’s response, FPI may have to launch a nationwide boycott of all products and services advertised on E-TV to pressure the channel into changing its policies.

Please note, this is not only about E-tv but about the greater battle to defend the family against a growing onslaught of sexually explicit content appearing in various public media platforms.

The Body of Christ in SA must stand united in its defence of the God-given institutions of marriage and the family if we have any hope of building a strong, healthy and prosperous society.

Thousands of young men are lured into debilitating porn addictions through programs like “Naked News.” Porn addictions eventually lead to sexual dysfunction and the breakdown of marriages.

The great reformer, Martin Luther declared, "If I profess with loudest voice and clearest exposition every portion of the truth of God except that little point which the world and the devil are at that moment attacking, I am not confessing Christ, however boldly I may be professing Christ. Where the battle rages, there the loyalty of the soldier is proved."

The battle is raging against the family. You must answer the call of God to defend this most ancient of institutions. Please stand with me as a loyal soldier to defeat the anti-family agenda in SA. 

Errol Naidoo 

Family Policy Institute
37 Roeland St Cape Town 8001
http://www.familypolicyinstitute.com/

Sexually Exploitation

The negative publicity generated by the anti-porn mass boycott of E-tv is beginning to take effect. Apparently, advertisers are also concerned about the channels anti-family programming schedule.  

Alarmingly, E-tv has revealed two conflicting and very deceptively different faces in their response to this issue – one to the Christian complainants and the media, and another to their advertisers.

E-tv’s standard response to the thousands of Christians who lodged complaints about “Naked News” and other pornographic content on the channel was an arrogant defence of their “right” to abuse freedom of expression to sexually exploit women & expose children to harmful content.

In sharp contrast, and in response to the cancellation of an advertising campaign on the channel, E-tv shockingly claimed to be a channel of “high family values.”  In their bizarre response to the agency, E-tv apportions blame to outside forces and claims a “pro-family” programming schedule.

Nothing can be further from the truth! E-tv has deservedly earned the reputation of a “tacky” and “sleazy” broadcaster – even from liberals. In fact, the channel has consistently been anti-family.

But it appears E-tv’s pro-pornographic programming schedule has already offended some of their advertisers and consequently threatened their much needed advertising revenue.

And there is nothing like an exodus of advertisers to challenge the channel’s anti-family policies.

Many Christians have called for a targeted boycott of products advertised on E-tv. Perhaps writing to these companies warning about advertising on E-tv will apply more pressure on the channel.

A list of products & company’s advertising on E-tv was posted on the FPI Facebook page. Please take the time to write to these company's about E-tv’s harmful and anti-family programs.

I am not convinced by E-tv’s sudden family-friendly about turn. This is obviously a desperate attempt to retain their advertisers and more significantly - exposes the channels Achilles heel.     

You and I must maintain the pressure and send a clear message to E-tv and other broadcasters that the Body of Christ will not relent in its quest to clean up our airwaves to protect the family.

The good news is the negative publicity generated by the E-tv anti-porn campaign is beginning to impact the channel. I will request an undertaking from E-tv management confirming they will cancel all sexually explicit content and adopt a more family-friendly approach to broadcasting.

Until we have that, let's maintain the pressure on E-tv by warning their advertisers of the boycott.

FPI Out & About   

I was privileged to speak at the “Rahab Rope of Hope” Conference at Worcester Christian Church in Worcester, in the W/Cape on 3 June. Pastor Johan Schoonraad leads a dynamic Church there.

I met with Deputy Provincial Commissioner of Police, Major General Sharon Japhta at SAPS HQ in Cape Town on 6 June to discuss our work to rescue women & girls from prostitution & trafficking.

On 10 June I met with Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Fatima Chohan at Parliament to discuss legislation to block internet pornography as well as porn on national free-to-air television.

On 15 June FPI convened a strategic meeting with the City of Cape Town, the Provincial Dept of Social Services, SAPS and Christian ministries involved in rescuing women from prostitution.

Arlene and I travelled to Kimberley on 17 June where I shared the vision of FPI with Pastors on 18 June & preached at City of Hope Church in Kimberley for Ps Andre & Desire Venter on 19 June.

On 21 June I attended the Home Affairs Budget Vote in Parliament and later, a preview screening of the movie “Trust” hosted by the Film & Publication Board at the Waterfront in Cape Town.

FPI in the Media

I participated in several radio and press interviews in response to the Broadcasting Complaints Commissions ruling that found 'nothing wrong with women stripping naked on national TV.'

See Business Day article here.:

(http://www.businessday.co.za/articles/Content.aspx?id=146525)

 And The Citizen article here.:

(http://www.citizen.co.za/citizen/content/en/citizen/local-news?oid=193083&sn=Detail&pid=800&Naked-news-abides-by-standards--BCCSA)

Errol Naidoo 

Family Policy Institute

37 Roeland St Cape Town 8001

T:+27 (0) 21 462 7888

F:+27 088 (0)21 462 7889

E: info@familypolicyinstitute.com

http://www.familypolicyinstitute.com/

You are never alone

A prayer that shocked the world

When minister Joe Wright was asked to open the new sessions of the Kansas Senate, everyone was expecting the usual generalities, but this is what they heard:

''Heavenly Father, we come before you today to ask Your forgiveness and to seek Your direction and guidance. We know Your Word says, ''Woe to those who call evil good.'' but that is exactly what we have done. We have lost our spiritual equilibrium and reversed our values.

We confess that:

We have ridiculed the absolute truth of Your Word and called it Pluralism.

We have worshipped other gods and called it multiculturalism. We have endorsed perversion and called it alternative lifestyle.

We have exploited the poor and called it the lottery.

We have rewarded laziness and called it welfare.

We have killed our unborn and called it choice.

We have shot the abortionist and called it justifiable.

We have neglected to discipline our children and called it building self-esteem.

We have abused power and called it politics.

We have coveted our neighbor's possessions and called it ambition.

We have polluted the air with profanity and pornography and called it freedom of expression.

We have ridiculed the time-honored values of our forefathers and called it enlightenment.

Search us, Oh God, and know our hearts today; cleanse us from every sin and set us free. Guide and bless these men and women who have been sent to direct us to the center of your will. I ask it in the Name of Your Son, the living Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.''

The response was immediate. A number of legislators walked out during the prayer in protest. In six short weeks, Central Christian Church, were Rev. Wright is pastor, logged more than 5,000 phone calls with only 47 of those calls responding negatively. The church is now receiving international requests for copies of this prayer from India, Africa, and Korea. Commentator Paul Harvey aired this prayer on The Rest of the Story on the radio and received a larger response to this program than any other he has ever aired.

With the Lord's help, may this prayer sweep over our nation and wholeheartedly become our desire so that we again can be called one nation under God!

SA Turn to God!

a Challenge

Attempt something so big, that if God is not part of it, it will not succeed.