The Good Fight...

 I am not interested in power for power's sake, but I'm interested in power that is moral, that is right and that is good. -MLK Jr.

Some of my friends ask why have I taken up the mantle of becoming a minister and working with our inner city teens especially during these times of joblessness, hopelessness, economic downturn, moral degradation, uncertainty, violence, and mayhem.  They say things like "If they do not care why should you care," "They do not want to do better--so Fu&k'em," "All your gonna do is get disappointed," or "We do not want you to get hurt dealing with that BS."  They feel I should be seeking a life of wealth through much so-called safer, realistic, less stressful and secure means, that will shield me from all of the ills of this world.  I have to be honest--sometimes I ask myself the same darn question(s)!  But when I think about that it is not about me or my personal interests.  Moreover, I realize why The Creator has put me on this mission.  I know that my blood will be required by God for not warning the wicked of their iniquities (wickedness, evil, wrong doings) and furthermore by not serving or raising up and teaching (the orphan, the widow, the stranger. the poor, and the down trodden) whom do not know Him.  I have come to know I do not want that kind of chastisement on my life--so I choose to fight the good fight!

From Jefferson's Notes on the State of Virginia, Query 18.

The richest of this world's way are not my riches but the riches of God's way are my riches and I will not only experience them on earth but in the hereafter.  God is real man!  See when you understand and accept that it is not about you and what you can gain through the false security of this world like money, power, and status--you are in line with God's way.  Sure we all need money, clothing, and shelter in this current system of things but what good is a house (foundation) that is not build on solid ground and rooted in righteousness.  The illusion of this world is that the "mammon of wickedness," will make one whole, secure, and relevant.  We see the power players of this world with access and control that they have gained through a variety of nefarious means.  And we question God, as to why He would allow such wicked person(s) of these practices to gain power and come to be, and it seems as if they will not be punished for their actions.  The idea of people being allowed to do what they want to do and cause evil, destruction, and chaos but still have a lavish or plush life is apparent, while many of the good folk suffer through a life of poverty, or of just getting by.  This way of life will not remain mark my words!  This current world is enmity with God!

My security comes from the Holy Spirit, The Comforter. and the knowledge of God and Self that is within me.  My security comes from the fact that the evil one's rule is up and is coming to a swift end.  All one has to do is watch and acknowledge the signs.

It is very obvious that The Creator is angry with this current way of things and that His wrath will come down in an even greater and more powerful manner than we have ever seen.  We have seen hail, rain, snow, and earthquakes--some devastating calamities no doubt.   However there is more to come as fore-told and fore-seen by the prophets, warners, and messengers of old.  Also of those among us whom foretell and foresee like Public Enemy, KRS-One, Mos Def, and Lupe Fisaco.  God is a just God and if He be that, and I believe in my heart that He is that--He will do away with this world as we know it.  The time has come for us to stand up not stand down!  We are at war and if we do not act accordingly then we will continue to be casualties of war and face the chastisement of God.  False security and material possessions will not save you and I.  Only the submission of one's will to do the will of Almighty God will save us and allow us to be free and be His friend along with keeping agape love, knowledge, and righteousness in your mind, body, and soul.

Scriptural & Literary References:


1 Samuel 8:9 Now listen to them; but warn them solemnly and let them know what the king who will reign over them will do."

Psalm 7:6 Arise, LORD, in your anger; rise up against the rage of my enemies.
Awake, my God; decree justice.

Ezekiel 3:18When I say to a wicked man, 'You will surely die,' and you do not warn him or speak out to dissuade him from his evil ways in order to save his life, that wicked man will die for his sin, and I will hold you accountable for his blood.

Ezekiel 3:20 "Again, when a righteous man turns from his righteousness and does evil, and I put a stumbling block before him, he will die. Since you did not warn him, he will die for his sin. The righteous things he did will not be remembered, and I will hold you accountable for his blood.

Ezekiel 33:6 But if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet to warn the people and the sword comes and takes the life of one of them, that man will be taken away because of his sin, but I will hold the watchman accountable for his blood.'

Ezekiel 33:8 When I say to the wicked, 'O wicked man, you will surely die,' and you do not speak out to dissuade him from his ways, that wicked man will die for his sin, and I will hold you accountable for his blood.

Ezekiel 33:12 "Therefore, son of man, say to your countrymen, 'The righteousness of the righteous man will not save him when he disobeys, and the wickedness of the wicked man will not cause him to fall when he turns from it. The righteous man, if he sins, will not be allowed to live because of his former righteousness." New International Version ©1984 by Biblica

Luke 18: 6, 7 And the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? 8 I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”

Holy Quran 2:220 On this world and the hereafter. And they ask you concerning the orphans Say: To set right for them (their affairs) is good, and if you become co-partners with them, they are your brethren; and Allah knows the mischief-maker and the pacemaker, and if Allah had pleased, He would certainly have caused you to fall into a difficulty; surely Allah is Mighty, Wise.

Holy Quran 2:277 Surely they who believe and do good deeds and keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate they shall have their reward from their Lord, and they shall have no fear, nor shall they grieve.

Holy Quran 4:10 (As for) those who swallow the property of the orphans unjustly, surely they only swallow fire into their bellies and they shall enter burning fire.

Holy Quran 4:85 Whoever joins himself (to another) in a good cause shall have a share of it, and whoever joins himself (to another) in an evil cause shall have the responsibility of it, and Allah controls all things.

Holy Quran 4:135 O you who believe! be maintainers of justice, bearers of witness of Allah's sake, though it may be against your own selves or (your) parents or near relatives; if he be rich or poor, Allah is nearer to them both in compassion; therefore do not follow (your) low desires, lest you deviate; and if you swerve or turn aside, then surely Allah is aware of what you do.

Holy Quran 16:90 Surely Allah enjoins the doing of justice and the doing of good (to others) and the giving to the kindred, and He forbids indecency and evil and rebellion; He admonishes you that you may be mindful.

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. -MLK Jr.

We know through painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed. -MLK Jr.

Power in defense of freedom is greater than power in behalf of tyranny and oppression. -El-Hajj Malik El Shabazz aka B.M. Malcolm X

Time is on the side of the oppressed today, it's against the oppressor. Truth is on the side of the oppressed today, it's against the oppressor. You don't need anything else. -El-Hajj Malik El Shabazz aka B.M. Malcolm X

No other offense has ever been visited with such severe penalties as seeking to help the oppressed. -Clarance Darrow 

Subject opinion to coercion: whom will you make your inquisitors? Fallible men; men governed by bad passions, by private as well as public reasons.  -Thomas Jefferson

Is uniformity attainable? Millions of innocent men, women and children, since the introduction of Christianity, have been burnt, tortured, fined, imprisoned: yet we have not advanced one inch towards uniformity. What has been the effect of coercion? To make one half the world fools, and the other half hypocrites. To support roguery and error all over the earth.  -Thomas Jefferson