{"id":62202,"date":"2020-05-16T07:45:13","date_gmt":"2020-05-16T15:45:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/?p=62202"},"modified":"2020-05-17T02:50:30","modified_gmt":"2020-05-17T10:50:30","slug":"ron-paul-on-governments-promoting-fear-totalitarianism-and-hypocrisy-with-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/doctrine\/ron-paul-on-governments-promoting-fear-totalitarianism-and-hypocrisy-with-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Ron Paul on governments promoting fear, totalitarianism, and hypocrisy with COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Former US Congressman Ron Paul called out the use of fear and hypocrisy by US politicians related to the coronavirus.<\/p>\n

Here is something he said in a video:<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s an element of fear, scare the people into it! But that might be the way all incremental socialism and fascism works.\u201d <\/strong>05\/13\/20 https:\/\/www.zerohedge.com\/political\/ron-paul-dont-let-msm-government-fearmongers-drive-you-nuts<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In a published article, he wrote the following:<\/p>\n

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Coronavirus fears used to justify unjustified overreach<\/span><\/h2>\n

A virus far more deadly than the coronavirus is spreading from Washington down to the local city hall. Tin pot dictators are ruling by decree while federal, state, and local legislators largely stand by and watch as the U.S. Constitution they swore to protect goes up in smoke.<\/p>\n

Politicians with perfect haircuts issue \u201cexecutive orders\u201d that anyone cutting hair for mere private citizens must be arrested. …<\/p>\n

First we were told we had to shut down the country to \u201cflatten the curve\u201d so that hospitals were not overwhelmed by coronavirus patients. When most hospitals were nowhere near overwhelmed, and in fact were laying off thousands of healthcare workers because there were no patients, they moved the goalposts and said we cannot have our freedom back until a vaccine was available to force on us or the virus completely disappeared \u2013 neither of which is likely to happen anytime soon.<\/p>\n

Many politicians clearly see the creeping totalitarianism but lack the courage to speak out. https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/2020\/05\/12\/coronavirus-fears-used-to-justify-unjustified-overreach-ron-paul\/<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Yes, government officials are using fear, while often also living hypocritically.<\/p>\n

The Bible warns:<\/p>\n

5 O Assyrian, the rod of mine anger, and the staff in their hand is mine indignation.<\/p>\n

6 I will send him against an hypocritical nation, and against the people of my wrath will I give him a charge, to take the spoil, and to take the prey, and to tread them down like the mire of the streets. (Isaiah 10:5-6, KJV)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Yes, the USA is “an hypocritical nation” and will one day be no more (see Anglo – America in Prophecy & the Lost Tribes of Israel<\/a>).<\/p>\n

But you, whether or not you live in the USA, do not have to be fearful.<\/p>\n

Jesus promises to protect the truly faithful Philadelphian Christians<\/a> in the end:<\/p>\n

7 “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write,<\/p>\n

‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”: 8 “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name. 9 Indeed I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews and are not, but lie \u2014 indeed I will make them come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have loved you. 10 Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth<\/strong>. (Revelation 3:7-10)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Sadly, most end time Christians are NOT Philadelphian and not promised that protection–they will have to deal with the wrath of Satan (cf. Revelation 12:17).<\/p>\n

Now, to the most faithful, Jesus said:<\/p>\n

32 Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. (Luke 12:32)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And that is the case. That scripture is also referenced on the ‘logo’ of the Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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Related to dealing with fear, the Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> recently put out the following sermon on its ContinuingCOG <\/a>channel:<\/p>\n

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Ten Plus Steps to Rid Yourself of Fear<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Billions of people are afraid for many reasons, including COVID-19. Are any fears good? Are there mindless fears and phobias? Can autosuggestion be deceptive? Can you deal with mental torment? What are some causes of bad dreams (nightmares)? Does Satan try to exploit fears through his lies? Can the weak become strong? Were Christ’s disciples ever fearful? Are there biblical ways to deal with fear? What about spiritual fear and the ‘fear of God’? The late evangelists Dr. Herman Hoeh had an article published in 1955 titled ‘How to Conquer Your Fears?’ What are eight steps from the Apostle Peter? What did Jesus teach about worry? Are most Christians Philadelphian? What did Jesus teach about fear? What is the ultimate biblical fate for cowards? Here a the list of ten steps to help rid yourself of fear: 1. “Whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy \u2014 meditate on these things” (Philippians 4:8). Changing your mental focus will help you push out fear. 2. Develop faith. “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Romans <\/span>10:17). 3. Add virtue to your faith in the power of God. You cannot hide your sins from God (cf. Psalm 90:8). 4. Add to virtue knowledge. Study the word of God, study CCOG literature, pay attention to sermons (ContinuingCOG YouTube sermon channel) and sermonettes (BibleNewsProphecy YouTube sermonette channel). 5. Add self-control to knowledge. Resist Satan and his hopes that you will walk by sight instead of faith. 6. Add patience to self-control. You may have to go through many tests and trials to build patience, but as you get through the tests and trials you should have the faith to recognize that God got you through them and that you do not need to fear. 7. Add godliness to patience. 8. Add to patience, brotherly kindness. “Let Philadelphia continue” (Hebrews 13:1). 9. Add to brotherly kindness, love. 10. Be courageous. “He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:6). This is how YOU can conquer your fears and worries! Ask God for help to carry out His ten-fold plan to attain real peace of mind. Then there is also prayer and fasting. Yes, through God’s help you can rid yourself of fear. This sermon by Dr. Thiel covers these topics and more.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Here is a link to the sermon: Ten Plus Steps to Rid Yourself of Fear<\/a>.<\/p>\n

While USA government officials are promoting fear and often hypocrisy, understand that the Bible prophecies that a more totalitarian government will arise in Europe<\/a> (cf. Revelation 13:1-18; 17:12-13).<\/p>\n

But, although that will bring persecution (Daniel 7:25; Revelation 13:7), Philadelphian Christians<\/a> are not to fear (cf. Luke 12:32; Revelation 3:7-10).<\/p>\n

Some items of possibly related interest may include:<\/em><\/p>\n

Ten Steps to Rid Yourself of Fear<\/a> This is a vastly expanded version of a shorter article by the late Dr. Herman Hoeh on getting past fear. Here is a link to a related sermon: Ten Plus Steps to Rid Yourself of Fear<\/a>.
\n<\/span>Christian courage vs. cowardice<\/a> As you courageous? What biblically is cowardice? Do YOU really understand this? Two sermons related to this article are available and are titled Courage and Cowardice<\/a> and Cowardice and Overcoming Fear<\/a>. A Spanish language article is also available: Valor Cristiano vs Cobard\u00eda<\/a>.
\nSpiritual Samaritans: Old and New<\/a> Who were the Samaritans? Do the represent true Christianity or something else? Here is a link to a related sermon: USA in Prophecy: Samaria<\/a>.
\nHerbert W. Armstrong, the Philadelphia Church, & the Mantle<\/a> Herbert Armstrong claims God had him raise the Philadelphia up. Are there reasons to believe that the Philadelphia mantle in now within the CCOG? Here is a link to a related sermon: Herbert W. Armstrong and the Philadelphia Mantle<\/a>.
\nThere is a Place of Safety for the Philadelphians. Why it May Be Near Petra<\/a> This article discusses a biblical ‘place of safety’ and includes quotes from the Bible and Herbert W. Armstrong on this subject–thus, there is a biblically supported alternative to the rapture<\/a> theory. Two sermon-length videos of related interest are available Physical Protection During the Great Tribulation<\/a> and Might Petra be the Place of Safety?<\/a><\/span>\u00a0 Here is something related in the Spanish language: Hay un lugar de seguridad para los Filadelfinos. \u00bfPuede ser Petra?<\/a>
\n5. The Sardis Church Era<\/a> was predominant circa 1600 A.D. to circa 1933 A.D. Discusses early history of the Seventh Day Baptists, Seventh-day Adventists, and COG-7th Day.
\n6. The Philadelphia Church Era<\/a> was predominant circa 1933 A.D. to 1986 A.D. The old Radio Church of God and old Worldwide Church of God, now the remnant of that era is basically the most faithful in the Church of God, like who hold to the beliefs and practices of the Continuing<\/a><\/em> Church of God<\/a>.
\n7. The Laodicean Church Era <\/a>has been predominant circa 1986 A.D. to present. The Laodiceans are non-Philadelphians who mainly descended from the old WCG or its offshoots.\u00a0 They do not properly understand the work or biblical prophecies and will face the Great Tribulation<\/a> if they do not repent. One video of related interest is 17 Laodicean Errors in Prophecy<\/a>. See also Do You Hold to Any of These Laodicean Prophetic Errors?<\/a><\/span>
\n Faith for those God has Called and Chosen<\/a> What is faith? Can faith be increased? Are you saved by faith? What about works? Do Christians need to keep the Ten Commandments? What is the \u2018faith chapter\u2019? How do the just live by faith? Is faith one of the weightier matters of the law? How does faith come? Here is a link to a pdf. booklet titled Faith for Those God has Called and Chosen<\/a>. Marque aqu\u00ed para ver el pdf folleto: Fe para aquellos que Dios ha llamado y escogido<\/a>. In German: Glaube f\u00fcr die von Gott<\/a> Berufenen und Auserw\u00e4hlten<\/a>. In French: La Foi pour ceux que Dieu a Appel\u00e9s et Choisis<\/a>. Here is a link to a related sermon titled: Faith for the Called and Chosen<\/a>.and here is a link to another sermon Faith and Courage<\/a>. Here is a link to shorter version of the written article in Mandarin Chinese \u4e00\u7bc7\u5173\u4e8e\u4fe1\u4ef0\u7684\u5c0f\u6587\u7ae0<\/a>.
\nPrayer: What Does the Bible Teach?<\/a> This free booklet contains 28 biblically-based tips on improving the effectiveness of your prayers. This is a pdf. A related two part sermon is available: What Does the Bible Teach About Prayer?<\/a> and What does the Bible Teach About Prayer (& Healing)?<\/a>
\nHope of Salvation: How the Continuing<\/em> Church of God differs from Protestantism <\/a> How the real <\/em>Church of God differs from mainstream\/traditional Protestants, is perhaps the question I am asked most by those without a Church of God background. As far as some changes affecting Protestantism, watch the video Charismatic Kenneth Copeland and Anglican Tony Palmer: Protestants Beware! <\/a> [Portugu\u00eas: Esperan\u00e7a do salva\u00e7\u00e3o: Como a igreja do deus difere da maioria de protestantes<\/a>]. Several related sermon are also available: Protestant, Baptist, and CCOG History<\/a>, The First Protestant, God\u2019s Command, Grace, & Character<\/a>, The New Testament, Martin Luther, and the Canon<\/a>, Eucharist, Passover, and Easter<\/a>, and How Does the Church of God Differ from Protestantism?<\/a>
\nThe MYSTERY of GOD\u2019s PLAN: Why Did God Create Anything? Why did God make you? <\/a>This free online book helps answers some of the biggest questions that human have, including the biblical meaning of life. Here is a link to three related sermons: Mysteries of God\u2019s Plan<\/a>, Mysteries of Truth, Sin, Rest, Suffering, and God\u2019s Plan<\/a>, and The Mystery of YOU<\/a>.<\/span>
\nChristians: Ambassadors for the Kingdom of God, Biblical instructions on living as a Christian<\/a> This is a scripture-filled booklet for those wishing to live as a real Christian. A related sermon is also available: Christians are Ambassadors for the Kingdom of God<\/a>.
\nIs God Calling You?<\/a> This booklet discusses topics including calling, election, and selection. If God is calling you, how will you respond? Here is a link to a related sermon: Could God be Calling You?<\/a> A short animation is also available: Is God Calling You?<\/a><\/span><\/span>Christians: Ambassadors for the Kingdom of God, Biblical instructions on living as a Christian<\/a> This is a scripture-filled booklet for those wishing to live as a real Christian. A related sermon is also available: Christians are Ambassadors for the Kingdom of God<\/a>.
\nThe Mark of Antichrist<\/a> What is the mark of Antichrist? What have various ones claimed? Here is a link to a related sermon What is the ‘Mark of Antichrist’?<\/a>
\nMark of the Beast<\/a> What is the mark of the Beast? Who is the Beast? What have various ones claimed the mark is? What is the ‘Mark of the Beast’?<\/a>
\nEuropa, the Beast, and Revelation<\/a> Where did Europe get its name? What might Europe have to do with the Book of Revelation? What about “the Beast”? Is an emerging European power “the daughter of Babylon”? What is ahead for Europe? Here is a link to a video titled: Can You Prove that the Beast to Come is European?<\/a>
\nMust the Ten Kings of Revelation 17:12 Rule over Ten Currently Existing Nations?<\/a> Some claim that these passages refer to a gathering of 10 currently existing nations together, while one group teaches that this is referring to 11 nations getting together. Is that what Revelation 17:12-13 refers to? The ramifications of misunderstanding this are enormous. A related sermon is titled Ten Kings of Revelation and the Great Tribulation<\/a>.
\nMight German Baron Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg become the King of the North?<\/a> Is the former German Defense Minister (who is also the former German Minister for Economics and Technology) one to watch? What do Catholic, Byzantine, and biblical prophecies suggest? A video of related interest would be: Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg and Europe\u2019s Future<\/a>.
\nGermany’s Assyrian Roots Throughout History<\/a> Are the Germanic peoples descended from Asshur of the Bible? Have there been real Christians in Germanic history? What about the “Holy Roman Empire”? There is also a You-Tube video sermon on this titled Germany’s Biblical Origins. <\/a><\/span>
\nGermany in Biblical and Catholic Prophecy<\/a> Does Assyria in the Bible equate to an end time power inhabiting the area of the old Roman Empire? What does prophecy say Germany will do and what does it say will happen to most of the German people? Here is a version of the article in the Spanish language: Alemania en la profec\u00eda b\u00edblic<\/a>. Here are links to two English language sermon videos Germany in Bible Prophecy<\/a> and The Rise of the Germanic Beast Power of Prophecy<\/a>.
\nPersecutions by Church and State<\/a> This article documents some that have occurred against those associated with the COGs and some prophesied to occur. Will those with the cross be the persecutors or the persecuted–this article has the shocking answer. There is also a YouTube video sermon you can watch: The Coming Persecution of the Church<\/a>. Here is information in the Spanish language: Persecuciones de la Iglesia y el Estado<\/a>.
\nFourth Horseman of the Apocalypse<\/a> What is the pale horse of death and pestilences? What will it bring and when? Here is a link to a related sermon: Fourth Horseman, COVID, and the Rise of the Beast of Revelation<\/a>. Some shorter related videos may include Amphibian Apocalypse: Threat to Humans?<\/a> and Zombie Deer Disease is Here! Are the 10 Plagues on Egypt Coming?<\/a> Here is a version of the article in Spanish: El cuarto jinete de Apocalipsis, el caballo p\u00e1lido de muerte y pestilencia<\/a>.
\nCOVID 19 is NOT the End, but could it be TEOTWAWKI?<\/a> The novel coronavirus called COVID-19 is wreaking havoc around the world. Many states of the USA as well as countries in Europe are on lockdown with shelter in place \/shelter in residence requirements. In France, a form is required when you are not at your house. In Spain, drones are being used to warn people who are outside to got back to their homes\u2013does that bring up feelings of \u2018Big Brother\u2019? Italy, France, and other areas are using police and\/or military force to encourage people to stay inside. According to the Bible could this be the end? If not, what has to happen first? Have the second and third of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse started their ride? Could COVID-19 be the fourth horseman? Why or why not? Could we be seeing The End of the World as We Know It (TEOTWAWKI) like the R.E.M.\u2019s 1987 single song discussed? Do Christians need to fear? What did Jesus teach? What did the Psalmist teach? This is a video. Here is a link to a version in the Spanish language: Corona 19 no es el final PERO es el TEOTWAWKI<\/a>.
\nCOVID-19 Leading to 666?<\/a> The novel coronavirus of Wuhan, China fame, is now called COVID-19. It has also been called the \u2018Coronapocalypse.\u2019 Does COVID-19 have any prophetic ramifications? What did Jesus teach about pestilences and sorrows in the Olivet prophecy in Matthew 24? Could COVID-19 be the ride of the fourth horseman of the Apocalypse? Why was this type of disease expected according to the O. Here is a link to a version in the Spanish language: ld Testament prophecies in Deuteronomy and Leviticus? What has the US Centers for Disease Control warned about? What has the CDC reported about the flu? Were there lessons about fear and infections in the 2011 movie \u2018Contagion\u2019? Because of COVID-19, the World Health Organization (WHO), nation of Iran, and certain French locations are telling people not to use cash, but instead electronic forms of payment. The US Federal Reserve is now quarantining money repatriated from Asia to reduce the potential spread of the coronavirus on US currency bills. Is COVID-19 worse than we have been told or could this all be a \u2018false flag\u2019 event to encourage people to move towards a cashless society? If the thousands of deaths associated with COVID-19 are pushing parts of the world towards cashlessness, how much more likely will the ride of the fourth horseman and over a billion human deaths motivate people to move to making electronic payments that can be monitored? The Bible tells of a soon coming society that controls buying and selling to force allegiance to a coming European Beast power, known as 666 (Revelation 13:16-18). Does the \u2018great tribulation\u2019 begin before ride of the fourth horseman or with the opening of the fifth seal of Revelation 6? Do the words of Jesus helps us better understand the sequence of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse and the start of the Great Tribulation? Will the ride of the fourth horseman help lead to the rise of 666? Is that ride very close? Dr. Thiel addresses these issues and more in this video. Here is a link to a version in the Spanish language: El COVID-19 \u00bfConduce al 666?<\/a><\/span><\/span>When Will the Great Tribulation Begin? 2020, 2021, or 2022?<\/a> Can the Great Tribulation begin today? What happens before the Great Tribulation in the \u201cbeginning of sorrows\u201d? What happens in the Great Tribulation and the Day of the Lord? Is this the time of the Gentiles? When is the earliest that the Great Tribulation can begin? What is the Day of the Lord? Who are the 144,000? Here is a version of the article in the Spanish language: \u00bfPuede la Gran Tribulaci\u00f3n comenzar en el 2020 o 2021? \u00bfEs el Tiempo de los Gentiles?<\/a> You can also see the English language sermon videos: The Great Tribulation from the Mount of Olives<\/a> and Can the Great Tribulation begin before 2020?<\/a> A shorter and newer video is: Could the Great Tribulation Begin in 2020?<\/a><\/span>
\nAnglo – America in Prophecy & the Lost Tribes of Israel<\/a> Are the Americans, Canadians, English, Scottish, Welsh, Australians, Anglo-Saxon (non-Dutch) Southern Africans, and New Zealanders descendants of Joseph? Where are the lost ten-tribes of Israel? Who are the lost tribes of Israel? What will happen to Jerusalem and the Jews in Israel? Will God punish the U.S.A., Canada, United Kingdom, and other Anglo-Saxon nations? Why might God allow them to be punished first? Here is a link to the Spanish version of this article: Anglo-Am\u00e9rica & las Tribus Perdidas de Israel<\/a>. Information is also in the YouTube sermons titled Where are the Ten Lost Tribes? Why does it matter?<\/a><\/span> and British are the Covenant People<\/span><\/a>. A short YouTube of prophetic interest may be: Are Chinese threats against Australia for real?<\/a>
\nWill the Anglo-Saxon-Celtic Nations be Divided and Have People Taken as Slaves?<\/a> Will the lands of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand be divided? What about Jerusalem? What does Bible prophecy teach? Are there non-biblical prophecies that support this idea? Who will divide those lands? Who will end up with the lands and the people? Here is a link to a video titled Will the USA and other Anglo-nations be Divided and Their People Made Slaves? <\/a> Here is a related item in the Spanish language \u00bfSer\u00e1n divididas las naciones anglosajonas?<\/a>
\nBritish are the Covenant People <\/a> What do \u2018British\u2019 and \u2018Britain\u2019 mean in Hebrew? Are the descendants of the Anglo-Saxons people of the covenant? Does the British royal family connect to the throne of David? What does the Bible teach? What does history show us? Is there any DNA evidence related to British-Israelism? When did Christianity make it to the British Isles? Could Jeremiah have made it to the British Isles? What type of Christians made it to the British Isles? Did the last King of England believe in British Israelism?
\nCanada in Prophecy: What Does Bible Prophecy, Catholic Prophecy, and other Predictions Suggest About the Future of Canada?<\/a> There are prophecies that suggest involvement with Canada. And many are not positive about its future. A sermon of related interest is also available: Canada in Prophecy<\/a>.
\nAustralia and New Zealand in Prophecy<\/a> Do biblical prophecies help explain the wealth blessings for Australia and New Zealand? Might cursings from disobedience come in the 21st century? Here is a link to a related sermon: Australia and New Zealand: Origins and Prophecy<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ron Paul (photo by\u00a0David Carlyon) COGwriter Former US Congressman Ron Paul called out the use of fear and hypocrisy by US politicians related to the coronavirus. Here is something he said in a video: \u201cThere\u2019s an element of fear, scare the people into it! But that might be the way all incremental socialism and fascism […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-62202","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-doctrine"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t