Warning to Christians & Conservatives

In spite of massive headwinds, Donald Trump emerged as the nominee. Now, some ultra conservatives and Evangelical Christians are creating new headwinds. Common complaints are: Trump is not righteous enough, he isn’t a true Conservative, he is too crass, he is a horrible role model for children, he isn’t a Christian, he is a Racist, his temperament isn’t suitable for a President; etc, etc, etc.

This same deceiving Spirit was prevalent during the 2012 election. Romney was too liberal, he was a cultist Mormon, and he wasn’t acceptable. As a result, the booby prize for Evangelicals was the second term of Obama, which gave rise to numerous regulations, laws and dictates that grossly contradict Christian beliefs and values.  It is my guess that much of what has occurred during the last four years, would not have occurred during a Romney administration.

I call what is happening to many Evangelicals a Pharisee Spirit because it is judgment that is based upon a faulty premise and accompanied by a spirit of deception. The unsatisfied aggressors seem unable to project forward the impact of their decision and the consequences regarding their party’s attempt to regain the White House. If you do not vote, in essence you are voting for the person with whom you LEAST agree.

What is in it for the far right and Evangelicals if Trump looses to Clinton?  As a conservative Evangelical, for the life of me, I cannot determine one good consequence if Clinton wins. The significant differences between the two candidates as depicted below, are massive and in stark contrast:

Clinton: Globalism. This includes a porous border, greater alignment with UN and global initiatives, greater influx of Mideast immigrants.
Trump: Nationalism. This includes protecting borders and placing the interest of American’s as top priority.

Clinton: Large government, bloated bureaucracy’s, increased government spending, additional government control and greater national debt.
Trump: Smaller government, elimination of waste, fraud and abuse, balancing the budget.

Clinton: Liberal Supreme Court Justices that lead to less of a Judeo-Christian nation.
Trump: Conservative Supreme Court Justices, along with his commitment to reaffirm Christianity.

Clinton: Obamacare on steroids; Universal Health Care, and ultimately a one payer system.
Trump: Eradication of Obamacare, completing policies across state lines, a pool of funds to make sure that the destitute have equal opportunity for health.

Clinton: Greater control of education via Dept. of Education
Trump: Placing the format and agenda of education in the hands of the States.

Clinton: Continued dependence upon EPA and other government agencies to further restrict commerce.
Trump: Cutting back on unnecessary regulations that thwart small business.

Clinton: Taxes remaining high across the board.
Trump: Simplifying the tax code and reducing taxes on small businesses.

Clinton: National minimum wage
Trump: Wages established by counties based upon demographics and business climate.

Clinton: Political correctness will expand with Judeo-Christian values being assaulted, and Christians being the ones most negatively affected.
Trump: Political correctness will be buffeted from the top down and perhaps  a new way of looking at the world will be set forth.

Clinton: National security will remain nebulous, and rebuilding the military will not be a priority.
Trump: National security and rebuilding the military will be a top priority.

Clinton: Rebuilding our infrastructure, as with Obama, will be mostly a talking point. Our roads, bridges and inner cities are likely to continue to deteriorate.
Trump: Will put an emphasis on rebuilding America from the inner cities outward.

The differences are quite stark and you can discern for yourself, what is in it for the far right and Evangelicals if Clinton wins the upcoming election. Ironically, in the last two elections, there was  almost as clear a distinction between McCain/Romney and Obama, yet approximately 6,000,000 Evangelicals voted for Obama in both 2008 and 2012. Clearly lack of discernment and spiritual blindness in full bloom. If for no other reason: Obama/Clinton: Pro abortion upon demand, and Obama for sure was in favor of late term abortion while in the Senate.

Trump: Pro life and open to providing women with options when life threatening issues are in play.

One would think that in the previous two elections, the Obama abortion position along with all the information presented by Dinesh D’Souza, scores of websites and numerous  commentators, would have swayed the Evangelicals to vote Republican. Yet it didn't...and it will be interesting to see if the previous points are sufficient to sway Far Right Conservatives and Evangelicals to vote for Trump, or will history repeat itself.

Currently,i t looks like we are getting ready to repeat the folly of the past, using the same bankrupt rationalizations. . Why...because many Christians are spiritually bankrupt, deceived, judgmental to a fault, and bound by a Pharisaical spirit.

Conclusion: “A house divided against itself cannot stand” (Mark 3:25). I suggest that you have a conference call with yourself and decide which candidate you want to see in the White House. One of them is indeed going to become President; you will live in the world of your own choosing, so get behind one and do all you can to help vault that person into the White House.  No decision is a decision to vote for the person with whom you LEAST agree.

As we conclude, I have three hopes:

1. Every person who reads this post will VOTE.  
2. Every politician in America will read one of the In-Syncness books.
3. You will read the In-Syncness book that is most appropriate for you.

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The Simple Truth about Donald Trump

From his beginnings as a businessman, Donald Trump was a hard charging, wheeler dealer. He greased as many palms as necessary, cut corners where he could, hired workers for the least amount possible, and attempted to garner the greatest profit from every endeavor. His story is the story of countless other entrepreneurs.

Many entrepreneurs have a day of reckoning when they apply for social security income. In their attempt to pay the IRS the least amount, many spend their working career finding innovative ways to minimize their income. Then late in life, when they apply for social security, they have their Trump moment when they learn the will only receive $1,000/mo instead of $2,000/mo.

For Trump it wasn't social security, it was the scrutiny of the presidential process. Much of his past is now out in the open. Perhaps the only remaining issue is...does America need and want an entrepreneur as President. From my perspective, I believe America needs a shrewd, tough business-executive at the helm.

LIFE LESSON: In you are young; build your business life on integrity and excellence. If you are midlife, build the remainder of your business life on integrity and excellence. If you are about to collect social security, you may wish you had built your life on integrity and excellence.

FOR ALL: Own a copy of the best In-Syncness book for you... www.insyncness.com/books (links to Amazon/B&N) The value is incalculable

The Republican Christian Pharisee Spirit

As it was four and eight years ago, so it seems to be again. I stand amazed as Christians once again seemingly begin the process to politically annihilate themselves.

Ironically, in 2008 and 2012 it was the Christian outsiders not partnering with the insiders…this time it is the Christian insiders not teaming-up with the outsiders. Even though both in and out are Republicans, and have more in common with each other than they do with the Democrats; it seems as the Pharisee spirit is alive and well and may derail the presidential nominee again.

In 2008, John McCain was too liberal. In 2012, Mitt Romney was too Mormon. In both instances, a NO VOTE for John and Mitt resulted in Barack Obama, a far left liberal who governs in opposition to most conservative Christian beliefs. WOW…not real bright on the part of Christian Republicans, who were too holier-than-thou to even cast a vote in said years.

Last election, ministers were so successful in discouraging a vote for a too Mormon Romney, that approximately 4,000,000 fewer conservatives voted for him than previously voted for McCain. Had that amount turned out for Mitt, he would have easily won the Presidency.

Today, it would seem that Trump is too much of an Outsider and not sanctimonious enough for many Christians. It will be interesting to see if Christians learn from their past mistakes, or if the Pharisee spirit prevails and they replicate the folly of the past.

On February 29, 2016, I heard David Green, the owner of Hobby Lobby, boldly proclaim that Donald Trump was not sanctimonious enough to garner his vote.No big deal, vote for whomever you want in the primaries. However, it was his add-on that made me shutter and prompted this post. Green said, and come election time, he will not vote for Trump. And I said to myself, that same ole Pharisee spirit is back again this election.

A NO vote for Trump is a YES vote for Clinton, and it is likely she will govern just as Obama has. Not to mention three Supreme Court Judges the next President will likely appoint. What a tragedy, the Church is in jeopardy of once again heaping greater government resistance upon itself.

I feel qualified to pen this post because I have written extensively on why people do what they do. If you want to to gain insights into yourself and others, read the In-Syncness for Ministers or Christians. A link for E-book on Amazon or Barnes & Noble is at www.insyncness.com/books

In conclusion, perhaps, a look at some factors will shed light on the situation and help dispel the Pharisee spirit. Trump says he has never smoked, drank or done drugs. Wonder how many ministers and Christians can say that? Trump has raised at least three apparently well mannered children who would appear to be the joy of any father. Wonder what percentage of minister’s kids are doing as well…or for that manner, what percentage of kids in the evangelical wing of the church are as clean cut and of equal caliber.

One characteristic of the Pharisee spirit is it makes people feel good about themselves, by blinding them to their flaws, and accentuating the flaws in others. Jesus said, “You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye." Matthew 7:5