File this one under controversial investigation.
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, the self proclaimed "Toughest Sheriff in America" is cracking down on all lawbreakers and no one is safe not even the President. On March 1, Sheriff Joe held a news conference regarding his investigation into the validity of Obama's birth certificate and selective service registration card. His investigation alleged that they were likely both a forgery [Read full story on AZCentral.com].
A couple of weeks later on March 16, Sheriff Joe made headlines again with an appearance on the Roger Hedgecok Show. According to a World Net Daily report on March 21, Arpaio stated on air, "We got tons of other information that could be very shocking, too, but I’m sticking now with just the [forgery] investigation and possible criminal violations.” And if that statement wasn't enough to get you up in arms, Arpaio further stated this was "probably the biggest censorship blackout in the history of the United States," proving that he may not be the history buff we all thought he was.
The Bible prophecy connection
So how does this controversial investigation relate to Bible prophecy? No, President Obama is not the Anti-Christ, (although there have been those who have argued this belief with some interesting points). However, I do believe this controversy proves the point that when people are hurting and desperate for "hope and change" they are willing to listen and follow anyone who offers them "salvation" and tells them what they want to hear, regardless of whether they have the "proper" documentation to do the job.
The Apostle Paul writes in 2 Timothy 4:3-4:
3 For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.
Although this passage is speaking specifically about teachers within the church, it is a principle that can be applied in all arenas of life, even politics. Throughout history people have looked for and followed leaders who will tell them what they want to hear. It happened during Old Testament times when kings and commoners brought in false prophets because they liked their words of hope and encouragement; it happened in 2008 with the election of Barack Obama; and it will happen in the future when the Anti-Christ rises to world power because he offers what the people want, which will be peace in a world wracked by tribulation.
It's time to WAKE UP and stop looking for salvation from our human leaders, teachers, and politicians, and realize that true salvation is found in Jesus Christ alone.
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