The Third Chapter of KLI Manual Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and

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the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, we will not walk therein ~ Jeremiah 6:16

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Review: God judges and restores nations based upon its leadership. When our sayings and doings are against the Lord, the Bible warns that God will remove the honorable and mighty men and turn us over to weak, inept, and wicked rulers culminating in Isaiah 3:12, which states, As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women Click to edit Master subtitle style rule over them. O my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths.

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A. Evaluate the condition of the current youth Reformation culture. Do they bless or oppress? Do they inspire our nation to want children? Do they affirm that children are a blessing from the Lord or do they affirm much of the warning in Proverbs? B. One does not have to be a rocket scientist or a great theologian to discern the oppressive nature of our modern-day youth culture. They pierce their bodies, tattoo everything that does not move, and seem bent on casting off every moral restraint and removing every ancient landmark that has served to preserve civilization. The newest form of being cool or rebellious in this generation is to flaunt Clicksexual Master subtitle style perverse forms. to edit immorality in all its C. Nevertheless, before we blame them entirely for this moral anarchy, previous generations need to take some ownership for the current malaise. This generation coming up is merely bearing the brunt of the sin, folly, and idolatry perpetrated by those who have gone before them. Prior generations have chosen their comfort, ease, and materialism at the 4/14/12 expense of our childrens future. Is it any wonder

The Hezekiah Mentality:

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Hear the word of the Lord of hosts: Behold, the days come, that all that is in thine house, and that which thy fathers have laid up in store until this day, shall be carried to Babylon: nothing shall be left, saith the Lord. And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, which thou shalt beget, shall they take away; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon. Then said Hezekiah to Isaiah, Good is the word of the Lord, which thou hast spoken. He said moreover, for there shall be peace and truth in my days (Isaiah 39:68). ClickA.Master subtitle style to edit Hezekiah was considered a righteous king, but where is his commitment as a father? B. I am afraid this same mentality exists in our nation today. It seems the older generation does not possess the vision, courage, and willingness to end the captivity of our children in pagan America. C. Have we chosen our ease at the expense of our childrens future? What are we bequeathing to 4/14/12 them?

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The Hezekiah Mentality (Cont.): D. We need to reclaim the example of our Pilgrim Fathers and mothers. 1. Bradford writes, "Lastly, (and which was not the least), a great hope and inward zeal they had of laying some good foundation, or at least to make some way thereunto, for the propagating and advancing of the kingdom of Christ in those remote parts of the world; yea, though they should be but even as stepping-stones unto others for the Clickperforming ofsubtitle style work." to edit Master so great a 2. Gospel song, "Let those who come behind us find us faithful, may the fire of our devotion light their way. May the foot prints that we leave, lead them to believe and the lives we live inspire them to obey." 3. Example of Robert E Lee. 4/14/12

Women Rulers : A. The other major consequence a nation in rebellion against God suffers is women rule over you (Isaiah 3:12). As our country rejects the sound model of leadership found in patriarchy and embraces feminism, America falters. Womens rule over men is not only a disgrace to men; it is a sign of Gods judgment upon a disobedient nation. Instead of being an indication of progression Clickand enlightenment, it is a to edit Master subtitle style harbinger of greater woes to come. B. The feminization of America has unleashed untold damage to the warp and woof of our nation. List some of them. 4/14/12

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A. Leadership can also be a sign that God is willing to restore a nation. B. According to Gods Word, the demand for righteous, godly leaders is not optional if our nation is to thrive once again under the blessing of God. The vision of The KLI Manual is to motivate leaders with a mission defined by Isaiah 58:12 and 61:4. And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in (Isaiah Click58:12). Isaiah 61:4 states, And they shall build the to edit Master subtitle style old wastes, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the waste cities, the desolations of many generations (Isaiah 61:4). C. These scriptures reveal that in a time of national calamity and demise, God desires to cultivate champions who will repair the breach and restore the right paths. It is therefore incumbent upon us to train children with this specific vision. 4/14/12

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fathers, and every righteous person who ever sacrificed for the faith have sowed blood, sweat, and tears to pass on to us a legacy of freedom. We are living off the fumes of their godly heritage. The capital of liberty they invested is almost gone. The demand for another investment is now upon us. B. The problem is that we do not possess the same degree of commitment that sustained our kingdom predecessors in the cause of Christ. A. W. Tozer commenting on this dilemma stated, We love the old saints, missionaries, martyrs, and reformers. ClickOur Luthers, Bunyans, Wesleys, and Asburys, etc. We to edit Master subtitle style will write their biographies, reverence their memories, frame their epitaphs, and build their monuments. We will do anything except imitate them. We cherish the last drop of their blood, but watch carefully the first drop of our own. C. 1 Peter 2:21-23. We need to follow the example of our Lord. He stood boldly for the truth, 4/14/12 endured persecution, and responded with love and

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Reformation Gentle Revolution: A. The radicals of the 1960s are now the establishment of the new millennium. B. To be a rebel today, our young must live godly, righteous, and holy lives. Why? Because our national systems have become corrupt. C. The great need is for a spiritual, moral, and godly revolution that will turn America back to her biblical moorings is paramount. We must inspire and equip our young people to start a counterculture Clicksimilar Master subtitle style to edit to the 1960s. D. Jeremiah 23:22 states, But if they had stood in my counsel, and had caused my people to hear my words, then they should have turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings. It should be obvious from the passage that the desperate need of the hour is to produce courageous young people young people who will boldly demand that America 4/14/12 reform her ways and doings.

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A. Clearly, the church and America have been led astray. We have lost our vision; therefore, we are forfeiting our destiny. In these trying times, God calls for specialists. There are troubleshooters in factories trained to observe assembly lines, monitor breakdowns, and swing into action to fix malfunctions. In the same way, prophetic reformers must arise to fix the spiritual and moral malfunctions of our nation. B. We must train these prophetic reformers to think critically and honestly assess the condition of the church, culture, and nation. They must take the time to exam the true state of our union in light of Gods Word. Just like Nehemiah of old, they need to investigate the damage of ClickAmericas broken wallsstyle burnt gates. They need to to edit Master subtitle and recognize the exposed areas where sin, Satan, and this illegitimate world system are savaging their generation. As they discern the true state of affairs, they must give their lives to bring what is to what it ought to be according to Gods Word. C. The Psalmist asked a crucial question that our young people must answer, If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do? (Psalm 11:3). To respond to this query, they must, like Josiah of old, rediscover the book 4/14/12 that was lost in the temple (2 Kings 22). Returning to Gods

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Prophetic Reformers (Cont.): D. The Apostle Paul taught that we must take heed how we build, According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 3:1011). Click edit Master subtitle style to E. As masterbuilders, it is essential for young people to study Gods Word, will, and ways. They must have the determination to rebuild the broken lives, fragmented families, and storm-torn communities according to Gods design.

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The term reformation means return to form. The opposite of reformation is apostasy. Apostasy means you were in one state and devolved into a different one. It is like a marriage that ends in divorce for non-biblical grounds. Reformation is a call back to your former state. It demands that we return to our first love and works (Revelation Click to edit Master subtitle style 2:45). Acts 3:21 reveals that Jesus is held in the heavens till the world experiences reformation.

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HistoricalReformation Reformation: A. There were three areas of contention. The main issues centered on what was the ultimate authority between the church, tradition, and Gods Word. Sola scriptura, scripture alone, became the motto. B. The reformation demanded that scripture be the ultimate authority for faith, life, and practice. The cry was Christ alone, faith alone, grace alone, and the word alone. These doctrines fueled the reformation. Click edit Master subtitle style to C. The reformers held up every practice, belief, and tradition of their day to the Word of God. Based upon this practice, they sought to keep the good and remove the bad. If it was a tradition of God, they demanded the church practice it. If, however, it was a tradition of man that made void the commandments of God, they removed it from the practice of the church. 4/14/12

HistoricalReformation Reformation (Cont.): D. The other issue of the reformation was what should the order of authority be as it relates to scripture, the church, and tradition. The Catholic Church believed an infallible church canonized an infallible Bible. Therefore, they felt justified to claim the Catholic Church was an authority equal with, or over, Gods Word. If Gods Word conflicted with Catholic tradition and dogma, the church demanded adherence to Catholic teaching. E. The Protestant Church, however, believed a ClickfallibleMaster subtitle style an infallible Bible. to edit church canonized Therefore, the churchs obligation was to humbly receive the canon as the authoritative Word of God. The church was not on par with scripture and it was unthinkable the church was over scripture. No. According to the reformation, it was Gods Word and not church tradition that was the ultimate authority. The scriptures, in and of themselves, were sufficient for life, faith, and practice. 4/14/12

The Need for Reformation Today A. This is a lesson I had to personally learn. When God broke my heart and opened my eyes to the battle raging for our future, reformation commenced in my life. As I was storming the gates of hell against the American holocaust, abortion, I was horrified to find that a lot of my thinking and practices were defined by the abortion industry and the spirit of the age instead of Gods Word. It is hard to defeat an enemy that is dictating your thoughts and behavior. ClickB.Master subtitle style to edit In fact, sanctification is a lifelong process of reformation. No matter how much progress we make, we are still under construction. As the Apostle Paul stated, Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:12).

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 A. Individual reformation is foundational. It must precede national reformation. The family and the church cannot export reformation if we refuse to reform our ways and doings. B. The desperate need of the hour is for prophetic reformers to arise and challenge the status quo. They must self-consciously compare the worldview and practices of America to the Word of God. For example, what kind of government do we have today? What should it be? The secular world Clicktells us we are a democracy, which our founding to edit Master subtitle style fathers considered mob rule. C. America, however, was established as a Constitutional Republic, based upon the Hebrew Republic found in scripture (Exodus 18). D. What is our view of the nature of law? Is it a fixed standard based upon Gods moral laws, or are laws based upon evolution and develop to meet the 4/14/12

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Individual, Family, Church and National Reformation (Cont.): Reformation E. What is our view of family? Is gay marriage legitimate? F. Should women leave home, hearth, children, and the role of helpmate to pursue careers outside the home? What is our view of education? G. Should parents give their lambs to worldly wolves to be educated? Is it Gods will to take his precious gifts and give them to humanistic temples called Public Schools, which indoctrinate them with Clickpagan philosophies contrary to biblical truth? Should to edit Master subtitle style we educate our children at home according to Gods Word? H. The list of crucial issues can go on, but the truth is, the need for reformation today is as great as it ever was in history. Our godly goal must be to reform the church to restore America. I pray The KLI Manual: Raising Up Leaders a Time Like This Demands will help inspire a generation to take what 4/14/12 they inherited and make it what it ought to be