--- Who Visits JustBibleTruth.com ---
Are they inflicting punishment on the wicked? 
(2 Cor 10:6)
What could that even mean?
How can God's people punish the wicked,
without becoming judgmental?
(Mat 7:1-2; 1 Cor 4:5 of 1-5; Jam 4:12)
Written April 2025

I created this website some 15 years ago [as of 2025]. The "Devotionals" and/or "Bible Study" site has been my purpose of life for those years and a study of the Bible from well before. Question though, who is getting value from JustBibleTruth.com? More to the point, who needs it? And, who really cares, right? I believe our Creator cares. And, I believe you should ponder this material! Please consider understanding these scriptures means your very life... (John 17:3; John 12:46-50)

To illustrate the point I'm trying to convince you to consider: Last evening I saw a portion of a movie that was the obvious attempt by its producers to say something they believe is important. It was about some of the atrocities committed throughout mankind's sad history. Along with the suffering they recounted, they tried to convey hope and happiness and, I suppose, the resilience of the human spirit. That's why most of us watch movies, isn't it, to be entertained by being made happy. Movies serve as an escape for mankind really; from the sadness and pain of our lives in this wicked old world system. A far better escape, and the one I beg you consider, is to be found here in these Scriptures; living your life in the words of Jesus Christ. (1 John 5:19-21; John 6:63) And please note one of the most important things about Jesus's teachings: The words of Christ are an escape "into" reality, not a hide from it... As to the suffering in our end of days world, there is certainly more of that than any of us can count. Not really drawing attention to the movie at all, the brief section I saw generated pain and/or sadness such that it leads me to write this: The movie very well conveyed the shocking reality that none of us are, can or will be safe and completely or lastingly happy, as long as even one single wicked person remains alive. That painful realization, then, [or the reinforcement of that pretty basic and obvious truth] explains who I believe needs to consider the material on this website: Everyone alive!

Before I proceed, as in many of my letters, let me introduce you to our Grand Creator. His name is יהוה and He gave his Divine Name to Moses on stone tablets about forty centuries ago. (Exo 31:18) You should know the names of both God and his Son Jesus. (Pro 30:4) And,  you should be  your life depends on you talking about them; every chance you have... (Mal 3:16-4:3; Rom 10:9-10)

יהוה well knows we all need relief from the suffering of this world, and, that it has been that way for a very long time. God has actually been working toward "the solution" [while He lovingly kept us apprised of his progress in the Bible] since his enemy first caused the problem back in Eden 6000 years ago. God there gave also, the first glimpse of his solution in his first promise of a coming Messiah in Gen 3:15. As part of that developing Bible explanation of יהוה's solution, as recorded in 2 Peter 2:5-8, God said He had not held
. . ."back from punishing an ancient world, but kept Noah, a preacher of righteousness, safe with seven others when he brought a deluge upon a world of ungodly people; 6 and by reducing the cities Sodom and Gomorrah to ashes he condemned them, setting a pattern for ungodly persons of things to come; (Mal 3:16-4:3) 7 and he delivered righteous Lot, who was greatly distressed by the indulgence of the law-defying people in loose conduct— 8 for that righteous man by what he saw and heard while dwelling among them from day to day was tormenting his righteous soul by reason of their lawless deeds". . .
Back to the movie; the part that strummed my heart strings so harshly [tormented my soul] was when a young teenage girl was spared death at the hands of a vile and good for nothing (2 Sam 22:4-7) individual trying to kill her; as that wicked man was instead killed by wolves, which, if the story was true as presented, must surely have been a miraculous intervention by יהוה to save the young woman. It was wonderful and made my spirit soar with thankfulness to יהוה for the good things he causes... But then, as the movie progressed, in a similar situation, a young man was killed by another wicked individual who then went his merry way. So, it first made my spirits soar, and then broke my heart, in one short section of the movie.

Sadly true for all, and my point, that movie accurately portrays our life in this old world system. (1 John 5:19; Psa 57:3; Psa 58:3) Things are so bad because, while יהוה has been encouraging us to watch in the Bible as He worked out his solution to all Creation's problems during the 6000 years since the rebellion of Satan and Adam and Eve, Satan has continued to lie to and abuse and kill mankind. [For God's solution to work, so no one ever causes such problems again, you see, it must include our absolute choice to leave off remaining part of the problem and separate ourselves from the world following Satan, (1 John 5:18-21) thus being reborn as part of יהוה's eternal solution. That choice, your choice, is why the rebellion had to be tolerated for a period of time... The horrible world conditions we live in today serve as eternal witness against anyone who would ever again suggest we should live apart from God's perfect standards!] During our 6000 years since the Garden, Satan has successfully used religion and politics [and every other thing he can divide people over] to cause men to do so much harm to their fellowman, they all now feel justified in what ever harm they cause others, because of all the harm done them and/or their forefathers in the past; and foremost, because they have all been deceived to believe their cause is in service to God. Some of them will not stop! Hate is a vicious self replicating cycle consuming mankind like a snowball rolling downhill. God, however, has provided the perfect solution to all those desiring to stop causing mankind's problems, through their simply putting faith in the words of his Christ [his Anointed One]. Following the teachings of Jesus turns all those who follow him into a New Creation; they are transformed into peace loving sons and daughters of יהוה... (2 Cor 5:16-21; Gal 6:14-16; Gal 3:26-29) Until Christ's Kingdom is fully established over the earth, (1 Cor 15:12~28; Rev 21:2-4) however, while he is still subduing in the midst of his enemies, (Psa 110:1-3) we all continue to suffer in need of relief. (Mat 25:34) Like ancient Lot, we are all being vexed in our spirit by having to live among the wicked people of this world. (2 Pet 2:8) The hope generated by seeing one righteous individual spared here and there, while countless others continue to suffer and die, brings no "real" relief. Here, again, is the point I am trying to isolate and get you to consider with me: There can be no true peace or security until every single wicked person is dead... Everyone who does, or is willing to do harm to others, just needs to be exterminated [if they have refused to be corrected]. And that, my dear friend, is my purpose here, to make you aware of this simple fact... My loving heavenly Father is in the process of exterminating every single wicked person. (Psa 37:9-11; John 3:16-21) He doesn't want them to die, of course, (2 Pet 3:9-10) and has given them every opportunity to choose life. (2 Kings 17:12-17; Heb 1:1-2; Deu 30:19-20) But, if they have rejected so great a witness as we see being given in the world today, (Heb 10:26-31) it seems they might have missed the boat; (Mat 24:36-39) which would also mean there remains no hope for them. (Luke 16:29-31) Sharing that knowledge [and warning] is why JustBibleTruth.com exists. And, that also explains who needs JustBibleTruth.com and this information it provides: Everyone who wants to continue alive needs to understand what is presented on JustBibleTruth.com [in the teachings of Christ]! No one can possibly have faith [for life] in what they don't yet know... (Rom 10:9-15)

Who, then, are the people visiting JustBibleTruth.com? That is a question I have and have had, and have been paying attention to and trying to understand/answer since I put the site up some 15 years ago [as of 2025]. At first, there was barely any traffic. But, visitors gradually and steadily kept increasing and soon grew in just 2 or 3 years to drawing thousands of hits per day from over 150 nations [well, hundreds per day of actual visitors to the site, after discounting junk traffic (information gathering robots or web crawlers etc.)]. As world conditions have continued to get rapidly worse during those 15 years, with its horrors increasing drastically in the most recent few of those years, so has grown traffic on the website. There has been a mushroom cloud of increase in the last couple of years! One thing I have noted is; when there is some catastrophe in some nation's part of the world, the visitors to JustBibleTruth.com from that nation rise greatly. Usually, after a month or so, that nation's traffic drops back to the same as before their "wake up event." I have noted Canadian traffic to the site is up many times over in just the last few months, and, their interest seems to be staying high... It seems something or someone must have upset Canadians a great deal. Paris
Website Visitors: First Part of April 2025
Top Three Nations
Click for Usage Comparison - 2011 and 2025

[Note: As of May 2025, traffic from Canadian visitors has dropped back to their pre-wakeup level. They are back to being well down on the list of visiting nations. This is, I believe, the last mention I will make of visitors to the site based on nation. There are people and even nations who like to undermine and/or manipulate what truth there is left on the internet. I would not want to stir their interest in JustBibleTruth.com as to who is visiting and from which nation. I do pray יהוה will protect my efforts to enlighten the world (Isa 60:2-3; 1 John 2:7-8) from all wicked attempts to undermine those efforts; יהוה's efforts...]

In the midst of the tribulation and/or Armageddon consuming our world, most everyone alive has plenty to be upset about. Are you aware, however, Jesus said all these troubles we are seeing actually mean our relief is near. (Luke 21:28 of 25-28) What about you, personally, do you believe those words of יהוה's Son? Your faith in the words Jesus spoke gives you God's Spirit for life! (John 6:63) So, then, do you have real faith; real "lifesaving faith" in what Jesus promised? That is to say: Do you "expect" to have the things Christ promised? (Mark 11:22-24)

One thing you should note Jesus promised was his return to help his Father finally bring eternal peace to the earth (Luke 1:30-33; Isa 11:1-13; 1 Cor 15:12~28) would be similar to the days of Noah. In Jesus's own words:
Matthew 24:37-39 NWT . . ."For just as the days of Noah were, so the presence of the Son of man will be. 38 For as they were in those days before the flood, eating and drinking, men marrying and women being given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark; 39 and they took no note until the flood came and swept them all away, so the presence of the Son of man will be."
Did you notice about the days of Noah, that God "had selected" someone He was going to help and protect. (Gen 6:5-8) He had chosen a group of people to survive, while He destroyed everyone who wasn't in that group. [He did the same with Lot and with Rahab and all her father's household. (Joshua 2:1-6:25)] God did have Noah warn those of his day, so others could probably have chosen to help Noah and his family construct the ark for their salvation. (Heb 11:7) When the destruction was over, Noah was left among the group of people who preserved and continued God's creative works of humankind... All God's works were perfect; of course He would not let humankind be destroyed. (Gen 1:26-31; Psa 37:27-29) Noah, along with all the Bible's history and its characters, have served as a tutor leading to mankind's final and eternal salvation. (Gal 3:23-26; Mal 3:16-4:3; Isa 45:22-25) Using Noah as example, our loving Father has once again selected a group of survivors of this modern world's destruction. (2 Pet 3:9-13) This time, we witness the eternal destruction of all who have not made themselves righteous in God's eyes; judging themselves so by their certain absolute faith in the words of Jesus Christ. The very serious question for you is this: Have you blessed yourself by placing yourself in the midst יהוה's chosen group of survivors. Could you have deceived yourself, or been deceived? Helping you understand, to be certain you are chosen for protection [or, more accurately, that you have chosen yourself] is what JustBibleTruth.com is for... Or, do you remain among so many who are deceived to imagine it is membership in some religious sect that can help. As you see, Canada was number one in the nations visiting JustBibleTruth.com in April 2025, and it was in the previous month or two as well. Canada has for 15 years been well down the list of the nations visiting JustBibleTruth.com. They had never been anywhere close to the top. So, what could generate that sudden drastic increase in the number of visitors from Canada to my website; and, what could it mean?
[I do my best to understand and share what יהוה very specifically taught us by sending the Bible; but, this is not that! This is just my personal opinion about this matter of high website traffic from Canada. So... Please don't say or imagine I am saying "these thoughts of mine" are Bible teachings. Whether this has any significance or meaning at all, are just "my thoughts," not Bible teachings. We can only wonder what such worldly or secular occurrences happening around us mean; what they have to do with or how they reflect on our future; if they mean anything at all.
All that said, I do find myself wondering if the huge Canadian increased interest means I have a lot of brothers and sisters in Christ in Canada [and in Japan and the other nations that show more interest as well]. It also leads me to think more about when we are alive in God's timeline... And, that is the real reason for this letter, to consider the power God has freely given Christians in these last days. If you assert you are a Christian, does that mean you know about the great power and authority given God's servants in our day in the Bible's recorded history...
Are your prayers supporting יהוה's destruction of those wicked?

The usage data in the table above is simply to show there is an emerging mushroom cloud of interest in, and activity on, JustBibleTruth.com; and, that interest is actually from all around the earth, not just Canada. It seems the whole world is being WOKE to what is happening and are realizing the Churches and all other religions [all having been organized by men] have completely and utterly failed them. The whole world desperately needs [and apparently will receive, or is receiving] that realization! (Isa 45:22-25) That awakening is forcing everyone to evaluate or re-evaluate hope! Where can they find hope and happiness in the midst of so much turmoil and destruction. (Mat 24:21-22) The "final" hope of mankind doesn't change, of course, and hasn't... It has actually been the same since God promised "good" in Gen 3:15 some 6000 years ago; while Adam and Eve were still in the Garden of Eden. But, that hope promised long ago is only now being revealed and realized in our day in time. (1 John 2:7-8) What a wondrous day, then, to be alive! By obvious definition, any real hope must include "all" the wicked being destroyed, while "all" the righteous are protected to live in peace... (Psa 37:10-11; Psa 37:29) Now here is my point: Can we help God destroy the wicked? Can we at least support him in doing it? We can not do so by taking up arms [for any imagined good cause against those we judge wicked]. (2 Chron 20:17) But, yes, we can help God! We have great power to support יהוה; but only if we recognize our limitations and relative position.

Inflict Punishment on the Wicked?
(2 Cor 10:6)

Talking about the common need we all share for "all" the wicked to be dead is, again, the reason for this letter. Its further purpose is to enlist you to serve with me to accomplish that mission... It is what I encourage everyone alive to think about. More accurately, it is what I want you all to "pray" about. Did you know, if you love Christ and his Father, your prayer has great force. (Jam 5:16) And then, did you know it is proper for the righteous to pray for the wicked to die instead of them. (Pro 21:18; Pro 11:8; Isa 43:4; Pro 13:22) Be very careful though! Remember, you can't ever judge to know who is wicked and should die. How could we conceivably inflict punishment on the wicked, then, without also disobeying God's specific instructions not to judge. (Mat 7:1-2; 1 Cor 4:5 of 1-5; Jam 4:12; Rom 2:1) Easy enough really, you just need some Bible knowledge to help you reason it out. (1 John 5:20) Start by understanding two things:
  1. Realize and have faith in the great power in your prayers.
  2. Then, understand what [or who] you can pray for.
      Jesus said we should not pray for the wicked. (John 17:9 of 6-10) Since he also taught us not to judge others, that means you need to learn how to pray for "God to judge" and then kill the wicked; without imagining "you" can judge to know who He should kill! Consider...
With that simple understanding, your prayers can be for God to judge, and "then" to kill, all who are wicked. You can understand all those who are wicked have actually judged themselves to be so; and then, showing respect for God's judgment, it is proper to pray for יהוה to kill them "in your place." (Pro 21:18; Pro 11:8; Isa 43:4; Pro 13:22) So, you can ask יהוה to strike down the wicked without concerning yourself with trying to judge who is who. That is what "He" said, and, not to be missed about his arrangement, you don't have to make any assumptions [judgments] about or question "who" He kills!

Do you begin to understand our opportunity as Christians is very different today from what it has been in past times. Because we are living in the day of our promised salvation, (Luke 21:25-28) in the midst of God's war of Armageddon destroying all the wicked, we are granted power to inflict punishment on the wicked of this world... (2 Cor 10:3-6) [You should know Armageddon is not one physical location; but is happening earthwide while our protection is a state of mind; absolute faith. (Rev 19:17-21 of 11-21; Rev 16:16)] If you are a friend of Christ (John 15:11-16) your prayers have great power! (2 Cor 10:6 of 3-6) Your prayers are a part of what identifies you [making clear what you stand for and support (Rom 10:9-10)] to our Creator. (Mal 3:16-4:3; Zep 1:14-2:3) Please very carefully consider: If you have joined the earth wide group of true followers of Jesus Christ, who do you imaging our Ukrainian brothers and sisters are praying will die in their place? Do you suppose it is just Putin they are praying about, or all those blessing him as well? Who are the Taiwanese Christians praying will die in their place? Who are our Canadian brothers and sisters praying will die in their place? Please carefully evaluate how you are listening to what I am saying: We Christians are not judging, nor are we asserting, any individual among these world rulers should die; or, that you should want them to die! Real Christians must always remember, all these rulers are placed in their relative positions by God. (Rom 13:1-4) So, you should fear and respect them as representing יהוה in that way. (1 Pet 2:13-14) Like Alexander the great of olden times, they are his temporary instruments [temporary unless they express faith in Christ] to stave off anarchy! (1 Pet 2:13-14) All mankind is being stressed by the tribulation and/or Armageddon. Remember, it is in the midst of the tribulation these last days rulers have been given responsibility by God to govern; to govern a world that is ungoverned and ungovernable [like in the days of Noah]. Since these are the last days of Satan's influence, and "everyone" is being awakened to God's judgment, (Isa 45:18-21; Isa 45:22-25) some of our world leaders may well respond favorably to the words of our Creator through his Son. (Isa 60:2-3) These are days of distress for everyone alive, including our leaders... So you must always keep in mind: Since world leaders are placed by God, it would certainly not be proper for Christians to select [judge] and pray for individuals among them to die. We can, however, pray for them to bring good into our world, as men placed by יהוה to do so; they thus being given opportunity directly by God to do good! We do and should note those Bible verses go on to say in Romans 13:3, rulers allowed by יהוה are placed by him to be "an object of fear, not to the good deed, but to the bad." It says rulers being protected and used by יהוה will praise those who are doing good. (1 Pet 2:13-14) If they are bringing anarchy rather than protecting against it, God says they will soon be gone. (Psa 37:10) Mr. Putin has prominently shown himself attending church on many occasions, we  assume  "hope" seeking God's approval. If he isn't sincerely seeking to please God, he is most certainly causing God to "take notice" of him by his pious acts. (Acts 12:21-23) And as for Mr. Trump, he preached God spared him for good works. So, maybe one or both of them, along with Mr. Chi and some of the other rulers, are turning to and trying to do good in recognition they have their prominence on the world stage at God's hand. (Est 4:12-14) Do you suppose some of them imagine they are on the world stage because "they" are good or powerful? How silly that would be! As long as they choose to remain part of the world alienated from God, (Eph 2:11-22) they are in line to be destroyed along with all the kingdoms of this world, they being destroyed and replaced by the Kingdom of Christ Jesus; unless they become subservient to it. (Psa 2:8-12; Dan 2:44; Luke 1:30-33; Rev 21:1-4) The only real choice they have [any of us have] is whether they  will  are seeking to go along with יהוה's activity, or are being destroyed by it. So, as individuals being prominently used by God with opportunity to learn from him, who is there knowing which among our world leaders may turn to יהוה and accomplish some real good in this last days world? (Isa 60:2-3) President Trump even pictured himself as mankind's Pope! Is that Trump sincerely taking note of God in his search for truth and his purpose on stage, as world leader before God, (1 Cor 4:9) or just him making fun of us who have faith? God alone knows... But, rest assured, יהוה "is" taking note! (Mal 3:16-4:3) It can be interesting [even exciting and a joy of life] to watch the world news in part to see what is happening to world rulers based on what they do. Remember some of the fallen among the powerful wicked ones: The video of the last moments of Yahya Sinwar sitting in that skeleton of a building with his arm blown off. The pictures of Sadam Hussein being dragged out to be hanged from that hole where he was hiding like a rat. Bashar al-Assad dethroned as Russia's puppet killer tyrant over Syria, forced to run to Russia to try and hide behind Putin's skirt; but likely known to Putin only as a coward and worthless. In their height of power people were terrified and no one imagined their imminent demise... And, there is the downfall of the the many others we have seen recently and throughout history, such as "Alexander the Great" and Hitler. Having proved to be fighters against God's will in allowing them to rule among men, none lasted very long. Isn't it wonderful to know all such men are receiving just what they deserve. So then, Christians don't watch the news expecting things to get better for this wicked world. (1 John 5:18-21; 1 John 2:15-17) The wicked among this world [who define themselves wicked by refusing to repent and turn openly to God through Christ] are being destroyed. (2 Pet 3:8-10) We expect the majority of the world, including most of its leaders, to go on manifesting such foolishness as we now see, as they continue destroying themselves to a completion. (2 Thes 1:6-10) We do also hope some individuals from among the world [maybe including some of their rulers] will manifest wisdom through faith in Christ. We watch the scriptures, then, in appreciation all these things we see in the news are happening just as God promised they would. (Dan 11:44-12:3; 2 Pet 3:8-10) Along with the destruction of the wicked, Christians look for deliverance for the righteous! (Mark 13:19-20) No matter what future world rulers are choosing for themselves individually, what it "would" be proper for Christians to pray, is for God to judge and "reward or punish" our rulers based on their performance of doing good to the upright as He intended when he placed or allowed them to rule. (Rom 13:3-4) It is proper for us to pray the same for all who follow and support such men. World leaders should actually encourage true Christianity, as they come to understand it is a win for everyone, all around... Many think those who share my belief my Father will not be too late (Isa 46:12-13; Hab 2:2-4) in providing escape for me are fools. (2 Pet 3:3-7)
[Addendum. . . For each individual searching for the True God, life conspires to instruct: Just this day, (May 29, 2025) in the midst of writing this, I ran into Hiram, an acquaintance I hadn't seen for a few years. Last time I saw him we had talked about the Bible. As I am wont to do, I encouraged him to my website (JustBibleTruth.com). Not having seen him for those years, then, I couldn't help but note he right away mentioned his church in our conversation; at least twice. So, I knew (I thought) he wanted to talk some more about the Bible. I suggested these are exciting times to be alive for those with faith in Christ; as I believe the sign(s) Jesus gave make clear these are the last days of Satan's influence and existence.(1 John 3:8; Mat 24:3-14) These words of Christ you are hearing are the "good news of the Kingdom." (Luke 21:25-28) Hiram told me people have been saying these are the last days for a very long time, and mentioned a man who told him that exact same thing 50 years ago. (Hab 2:2-4) He is absolutely right, but, we are nearer now than we were 50 years ago. (Rom  13:11-12) And, I don't believe things are the same as in days gone by. In just the last 6 years we have had the Covid pandemic that shocked the world, the tolerated invasion of the free nation of Ukraine for no reason except Putin wants what they have, the extremely divisive religious war in Gaza, along with unprecedented natural disasters. There is constant pushing and shoving between nuclear nations now including war between Pakistan and India. {On June 2, 2025, the news announced a successful Ukrainian attack deep inside Russia targeting Russian Military aircraft; and changing the face of war. Mr. Putin must surely be worried about what other targets Ukrainian drones might have... His car or his home or?} (Dan 11:40; Dan 8:23-26; Dan 2:44) These days we live are not the same as in days gone by... (Mat 24:21-22) Now I like Hiram. He is a pleasant man. Again, though, as politely as one could possibly say such a thing, Hiram told me I am a fool in my hope. {He didn't use the word fool, of course, but it was obviously implied.} (2 Pet 3:3-4 - So you can see, Peter there explains why I actually consider Hiram's response just another sign we truly are in the last days.) Now here is the reason I mention my conversation with Hiram: So you can understand why someone's expression of their faith, even if different from yours, should not seem offensive. "I believe" Hiram and I talking about the Bible amounts to us serving God's purpose, even though Hiram disagrees with my vision in hope. Not that we are both necessarily serving יהוה, of course, but serving God's purpose for us all to judge our-own-selves. (John 3:19)
Also not saying either one of is or is not serving God, and certainly not saying "truth" isn't important. Having faith in what is truth is an absolute necessity. (John 18:37) Arriving at an accurate understanding of truth does, however, take a bit of time and effort. (Heb 5:14 of 11-14) In the midst of our individually learning, then, "God's purpose" is for everyone alive to hear the Good News about his Son Jesus Christ; and then, to "serve God" in deciding (judging) our own fate based on our favorable response to Jesus's words. (Isa 45:22-25; Psa 2:6-12; John 3:19 of 16-21) That part does require we have an accurate understanding of truth. (Eph 4:13-15) If Hiram and I are both sincere, then, and neither allow ourselves to become Religionists, our discussion is our process of learning...
The discussion between myself and Hiram, don't you see, was serving that purpose of God for everyone to hear about God and his Son. Now I do know, lots of people think they are serving God by sitting in a church among organized Religionists, listening to someone lord it over them by telling them what "they believe" Jesus meant by what he said. Christ, however, very specifically warned against you doing that. (Mat 23:1-15) Christ said precisely what he meant; and so, you need to be listening to "him." (Mark 3:31-35) My faith is we serve God by reading Christ's words for ourselves, and then, express (be ready to defend - 1 Pet 3:15) our faith by talking with others about what we learn. So... I simply and lovingly told Hiram someone is going to be right about Christ's return, one of these days... Maybe today! He did freely acknowledged that is true; leading me to believe he does believe in Christ and the Bible! His saying my hope is silly, that I am silly, is not offensive, then, because I understand that is just his expression of his faith and that is our purpose of life! (Rom 10:9-10) Please think about these Bible prophecies from Malachi as you consider why I hope my conversation with Hiram was us working יהוה's works: (John 6:28-29)
Mal 3:16 ...At that time those in fear of יהוה spoke with one another. יהוה kept paying attention and listening, so that a book of remembrance was written before him of those who feared him and esteemed his name.
As we spoke together, I was expressing my hope based on what I believe the Bible teaches, and, I assume, Hiram was doing the same. I hope that indicates we are people in fear of יהוה... That's why I talk to people about the Bible and write these letters: To encourage everyone to give expression of their faith, because I believe יהוה is listening. It's not an encouragement for people to believe what I believe. Our talking about Christ and his Father is the thing that's important! I encourage everyone to listen to Jesus and build their own faith, and then, to defend it. (1 Pet 3:13-15; Rom 10:9-10) That's what Hiram and I were doing; defending our Faith. Faith is a personal matter between each one of us and God, as we approach him through our own personal knowledge of the words of his Christ. (John 10:7-9; Eph 3:8-12; Heb 10:19-23) That's another nice thing to know about our faith: By our personal expression of "our" faith, we are defining for God who we are; letting him know us. Isn't that what Malachi said in the scripture we just read? As people spoke about him, God kept paying attention and listening. (Mal 3:16-4:3; Rom 10:9-10) As you speak with others or just read these scriptures, יהוה is listening to the response given in your own heart, but also what you say to others. That lets him know who you are. Note God goes on to say:
Mal 3:17 ..."They shall be mine, says יהוה of hosts, in the day when I make up my special property (gather my chosen people), and I will protect them just as a man shows compassion for his own son who serves him. (18) Then you will see the distinction between the righteous one and the wicked, between one who serves God and one who does not serve him. (John 6:28-29)
Serving God is listen to and putting faith in the words of his Christ! (Mark 9:7) I believe, as Hiram and I talked, יהוה was listening and writing us in his book of remembrance, or not; based on what is in each of our hearts! What is in our heart is reflected, of course, in what comes out of our mouth... (Mat 12:34 & 37) I don't think it matters if Hiram and I agree, but whether we are each one doing our best to express our own personal faith in Christ. That's what I believe God is paying attention to... Note as יהוה continues:
Mal 4:1-3 MWT... "For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace, when all the arrogant and all evildoers will be like stubble for the flames. The day that is coming shall set them all ablaze, says יהוה of hosts, so that I will leave them neither present life nor future hope. (2) But for you who fear my name, the sun (son) of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall. (3) And you shall tread down the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet, on the day when I act in justice says יהוה of hosts.
So, God loves you and me and Hiram... He is paying attention to what we are saying to each other (and inside our own heart) about him. (Rom 10:9-10) Even as you read this, you are expressing your own faith about these things Christ has said; inside your own heart and mind. God is paying attention and listening. What other humans think about your faith has no meaning. If you can get every unrighteous human alive to bless you, it means nothing. Hiram expressed his faith, as did I. Here is something important about my discussion with Hiram... "My faith" includes the expectation that what we individually believe is what will befall each of us. (Mat 8:13; Mark 11:22-24) I believe we are seeing the sign(s) Jesus gave to indicate our deliverance has arrived. (Luke 21:25-28) Hiram apparently believes not; that world conditions are just the same today as it has always been. Here is the problem: If Hiram believes Christ is not coming now but he is, what does that mean for Hiram? In support of his faith, Hiram referenced Mark 13:32 where Jesus said no one except God knows the day or hour, not even Christ. Hiram is right; Jesus didn't know or give us the day and hour, but he did give us the sign(s) of his presence to look for; (Luke 21:25-28) so as to be in expectation of יהוה's day. Jesus didn't know the day or hour because we are all playing our our parts in יהוה earth wide drama (1 Cor 4:9) to bring in everlasting peace and good, as we each await God's decision about the very best day and hour, so as to save as many as possible. (2 Pet 3:8-10) So, I believe Jesus's prophecy about what to look for indicates the time is here. Neither Hiram nor myself, nor any other human, can prove "our faith" is the right one. That's another wonderful thing about faith, though, right? It is our individual chance to listen personally to the words of Jesus Christ, (Mark 9:7) decide in our mind and shape our heart of faith, and then to express "our faith" with our own mouth for salvation. (Rom 10:9-10) Our faith is a personal matter and "all" true Christians are growing in it, including Hiram and myself I hope. Actually, Hiram's response about these not being the last days is a fairly common one... (2 Pet 3:1-7) I highly regard Hiram and this is not any kind of slight or disparagement toward him. Anyone who thinks that has not at all understood what I have said... Or, I think, what Christ said. . . End Addendum.]

Back to our consideration of how Christians inflict punishment on the wicked: (2 Cor 10:6)
If it were true that my hope is foolishness, Christians pose no threat because we try to follow our nation's leader as an authority placed by God. (Rom 13:1-4) If what Jesus preached "is" truth, those leaders protect themselves by trying to do good, especially to Christians. And if this is truth, and they choose to do bad anyway, well then, God's wrath really is falling on them! Shouldn't they hear and know... (Isa 45:23) But, their destruction is not "caused" by Christian prayers against them, but because "they" have rejected Christ. (Heb 10:26-31) Christians offer their prayers as incense in support of our God in what He is already doing; as we seek his protection through our prayers to speed us past all the bad; which must include his putting the wicked out of their misery. (Isa 48:22; Isa 60:22) So, my dear friend in Christ, are your prayers joined with all the righteous throughout all the nations of the earth, rising up like incense before יהוה both by day and by night, (Rev 5:8-9) thus demonstrating you are part of the group He has selected for survival; and, are doing your best to support God by your righteous prayers for him to destroy all who are wicked. Pray for יהוה's blessings on all who are righteous, while also trusting completely in his selecting Jesus to determine who that is. (John 5:22; John 3:18-19 of 16-21) Do you understand that is the purpose of your life: You must make the personal willing choice to depend without question on the judgment by יהוה as to who should live and die. And, you must understand, you manifest your choice by simply following God's specific instructions to listen to his Son. (Mat 17:5) Jesus did say these days of the tribulation we are favored to be alive during, are bringing the end of all the wicked; forever. (Luke 21:25-28) Rejoice in יהוה's day! Join me, along with all Christians all around the earth, in offering up prayers (Rev 8:3-4) for the wicked to die in our place. Then, after we join in praying for the wicked to die in place of the righteous, let us each and all manifest faith to "expect" it to happen. (James 5:16) [Jesus gave food for prayers for faith to eternal life and health: Mat 18:19; Mat 21:22; John 14:13; John 15:7; John 16:24; Mat 9:27-30; Mat 9:22; Eph 2:8; Mark 10:52; Luke 7:50; Luke 17:19; Luke 18:42; Acts 14:9; Luke 8:48 of 42-48; John 7:37-39; Luke 6:19] Remember, as with ancient wicked Haman, what is bad will come upon the wicked suddenly and while they are imagining their own glory... (1 Thes 5:2-3; Esther 5:12-8:2) [We now see India and Pakistan, both nuclear powers, engaged in a conflict that could well prove to become a nuclear war; all while other leaders proclaim they are bringing peace and security. (1 Thes 5:1-5) I am not trying to act as prophet, or saying a nuclear war will happen. The Bible does not specifically say it will... I'm just illustrating how destruction can spring up for the wicked in any given moment; alongside protection for the righteous. (Mal 3:16-4:3) While we wait to see what methods or forms of destruction, manmade or otherwise, the angels may use or allow when they release (or have released) the four winds of destruction on the earth, (Rev 7:1-3) the Bible does clearly say the destruction of the wicked will come! (2 Pet 3:10-13) Do you have the mark of faith that will protect you alive; from "anything" that comes? You must! (2 Pet 3:10-13)] Some of this world's Religionists may actually mean well... Don't you remain among those deceived! Simple solution: Learn, believe in, pray for, and then "expect" the promises of Jesus Christ, (1 Cor 4:5; Gal 1:3-5; Jude 24-25) as your study of his words allows you to hear him whispering (Isa 30:21) in your ear... (John 14:25-26) Let your prayers be joined, then, with all those inflicting punishment on the wicked; which must surely include understanding what that means! (2 Cor 10:5-6) Inflicting punishment on the wicked is יהוה's new command for these end of days! (1 John 2:7-8; 2 Cor 10:6)

World ruler, then, or average Joe, your purpose in life is a simple matter; really. Do you believe Noah was a real person? Do you believe Rahab and her father's household were real? How about Lot? Do you believe God spared those people? (Gen 7:23; 1 Pet 3:20) Do you believe the walls of Jericho fell down except the small section where Rahab lived? (Joshua 2:1-6:25) If you are a person who does have faith in Jesus Christ, the Christ who spoke about all those people, (Mat 24:38-39 of 36-39) do you believe Jesus words saying our deliverance is near? (Luke 21:28) What you actually believe, if you believe in what God says is truth and ask him in faith to have it, is what is happening to you. Are you praying for and expecting the wicked to die in your place? (2 Cor 10:6)

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