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1. Cost counting the vote on election callings

2. Sermon on the Mount
SM 0 Sermon on the Mount: The Musical

Here is the traditional coverage of the Sermon on the Mount. Start at the beginning and continue. Most verse or verse groups can have their own ARMS (Attractive Refrigerator Magnet Sermons).

This is the case, for example, with the "Sermon on the Mount: The Musical" as performed by Piercing Word.

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3. Sermon on the Mount
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Here are the top-down and bottom up patterns added to the verses in the Sermon on the Mount. These are examples of chiasms of (related) meaning.

There appear to be additional connections.

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4. Sermon on the Mount: verse model
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[spread spectrum communication]

Here are some more connections in the Sermon on the Mount. The 103 verses that form the body of the Sermon on the Mount form six sequences of seven ideas that match rather well the Kingdom Parables and the Seven Churches in Revelation. Some sequences are top-down backward-chaining while others are bottom-up forward-chaining.

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5. Deceptive oath verses
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6. Caesar
The Roman (democratic) Republic (with Senate) essentially ended in 59 BC with the Triumvirate of Caesar, Pompeius and Crassus. The Greek word "democracy" means "people power".
In 44 B.C. Caesar was assassinated by Brutus and Cassius. Why? This act was made more famous by a play by Shakespeare. Thereafter, Rome was ruled, not by a king, but by a dictators called Caesar.

Antony and Octavian defeated these conspirators at the Battle of Philippi in 42 B.C. This is about 90 years before Paul visits the city and about 100 years before the letter to the Philippians by Paul.

7. Roman colony
After the Battle of Philippi in 42 B.C., many Roman veterans were settled here and many locals were awarded the coveted Roman citizenship. Paul will remind the Philippians of this twice in his letter. The KJV (King James Version) uses "conversation" as "citizenship".

Verse routePhilippians 3:20 For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: [kjv]
Verse routeημων γαρ το πολιτευμα εν ουρανοις υπαρχει εξ ου και σωτηρα απεκδεχομεθα κυριον ιησουν χριστον [gnt]

From these veterans, the importance of law and order is seen in Paul's visit to Philippi in Acts 16 where the Philippians jailer is part of the story.


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8. Democracy or dictatorship
Sign: Democracy or dictatorship

The sign "Democracy or dictatorship" is a good example of a deception using logical fallacies such as false dilemma, selective evidence, etc.

A "democracy" is, in fact, a "dictatorship" called by the founding fathers the "tyranny of the majority". That is why the United States was founded as a "democratic republic" and not a "democracy". The actual choices: [Majority as 50%+1, Benjamin Franklin, red herring, vote on the Bible, hypothetical choices]

It is often attributed to Benjamin Franklin the saying that democracy is like two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. The deception here, a red herring deception, is to divert attention from what is said to argue about who did or did not say it.

Some pastors and religious denominations, etc., promote a similar deception by making their flock believe that one can vote to determine whether to take seriously parts of the Bible that they, in their own opinion or glory, do not like. Personal political and social agendas then get portrayed as Bible truth.


9. Cost counting the vote on election callings
Verse routeMatthew 22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen. [kjv]
Verse routeπολλοι γαρ εισιν κλητοι ολιγοι δε εκλεκτοι [gnt]
Verse routevocatielecti [v]

I voted today
Democratic (and other) countries often have elections. Some communist countries have elections that give their people a choice of two communist party candidates. (Somewhat like the system in some parts of California).
What exactly is an "election"? And what does it mean to be elected? And who are the "elect"? And how might being "elected" differ from being "called"? We now take an "eclectic" view of these topics from a Biblical perspective. Note: In the KJV, the word translated "elect" is often translated "chosen".

10. Cold and frozen
Verse routeMatthew 22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen. [kjv]
Verse routeπολλοι γαρ εισιν κλητοι ολιγοι δε εκλεκτοι [gnt]
Verse routevocatielecti [v]

There is an old line, in or about denominational churches (that have a name), that goes as follows.
The line brings to mind the reference to cold and hot in the letter of Jesus to the Church of Laodicea in Revelation.

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11. Elected
Verse routeMatthew 22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen. [kjv]
Verse routeπολλοι γαρ εισιν κλητοι ολιγοι δε εκλεκτοι [gnt]
Verse routevocatielecti [v]

The ancient Greek word "ἐκλεκτός""picked out, selected" and is the source of the English word "eclectic". The Greek word comes from two Greek words. The Greek word is related to the Latin word "electio""choice, selection". The modern Greek word "εκλέκτον" (eh-KLEH-kton) ≈ "elect, chosen".

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12. All in the same boat
Book: One Vote, Two Votes, I Vote, You Vote

Some want everyone to be "all in the same boat" as in "all in the same vote" as if a majority vote makes something true. Are we "better together"? Is there "strength in numbers"? In terms of deciding what the Bible means, some people are devoted to this idea and the vote is very important to them.

In the GNT (Greek New Testament), Jesus does not appear to use words starting with "together", as in together in group, in a favorable light.

In only three places in the GNT are three words repeated. That is, a three-peat (chiefly, those in Kansas City). The words "holy holy holy" from Revelation form the basis of a hymn.
 
What song is from the three repeated words woe, woe, woe in Revelation?


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13. Didache: The doctrine of teaching
English: There are two ways, one of life and one of death, and there is a great difference between these two ways. (Holmes, p. 344)
English: Now this is the way of life: First, you shall love God, who made you. Second, you shall love your neighbor as yourself; but whatever you do not wish to happen to you, do not do to another. (Holmes, p. 344)
Greek: Ὁδοὶ δύο εἰσί, μία τῆς ζωῆς καὶ μία τοῦ θανάτου, διαφορὰ δὲ πολλὴ μεταξὺ τῶν ὁδῶν. Didache [1.1]
Greek: Ἡ μὲν οὖν ὁδὸς τῆς ζωῆς ἐστιν αὕτη· πρῶτον ἀγαπήσεις τὸν θεὸν τὸν ποιήσαντά σε, δεύτερον τὸν πλησίον σου ὡς σεαυτόν· πάντα δὲ ὅσα ἐὰν θελήσῃς μὴ γίνεσθαί σοι, καὶ σὺ ἄλλῳ μὴ ποίει. Didache [1.2]

Didache life and death

The two ways appear to be "God's way" and "man's way" which can be called humanism.

The "Didache" is a special Greek manuscript knowns as "The teaching of the twelve apostles". It is a short and early (first century A.D.) manuscript.

The Didache was considered by some early church fathers as scripture but eventually was considered (by most) as highly authoritative but not at the level of scripture.

The very first line of the Didache states that there are two ways, one of life, one of death, and there is a great difference between the two ways. This is a nice top-down backward-chaining way of starting the text. Barnabas makes a similar statement.




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14. Matthew 10:28 Soul and body
Verse routeMatthew 10:28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. [kjv]
Verse routeκαι μη φοβεισθε απο των αποκτεινοντων το σωμα την δε ψυχην μη δυναμενων αποκτειναι φοβεισθε δε μαλλον τον δυναμενον και ψυχην και σωμα απολεσαι εν γεεννη [gnt]

Jesus tells us who we should "fear" and it is not "fear" about the cares and concerns of this world. The most dangerous attacks are not from the outside but from the inside and involve deception.

One cannot "destroy the soul" by "killing" the body is in persecution (e.g., by the Roman administrations). The primary way to "destroy the soul" is through deception so that you "sell yourself out" or are "sold out".

Jesus provides an example in the next verse.

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15. Matthew 10:29-31 Soul and body
Verse routeMatthew 10:29 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. [kjv]
Verse routeουχι δυο στρουθια ασσαριου πωλειται και εν εξ αυτων ου πεσειται επι την γην ανευ του πατρος υμων [gnt]
Verse route10:30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. [kjv]
Verse routeυμων δε και αι τριχες της κεφαλης πασαι ηριθμημεναι εισιν [gnt]
Verse route10:31 Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows. [kjv]
Verse routeμη ουν φοβεισθε πολλων στρουθιων διαφερετε υμεις [gnt]

Discuss:

16. Ephesians 6:12 Review the opposition
Verse routeEphesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. [kjv]
Verse routeοτι ουκ εστιν ημιν η παλη προς αιμα και σαρκα αλλα προς τας αρχας προς τας εξουσιας προς τους κοσμοκρατορας του σκοτους τουτου προς τα πνευματικα της πονηριας εν τοις επουρανιοις [gnt]

Summary of the opposition (not some long ago and far away esoteric evil): [Roman times, Nazi times, etc.]

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17. Together understanding as an elite snob
Verse routeMatthew 11:25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. [kjv]

The "wise" are the "clever" or "cunning" (in their own eyes). The "prudent" are, literally, "together understanding" as in "group think". Jesus appears to use this word to refer to "elite snobs" as in those who want to be "great" by "oppressing" others.

Verse route15:10 And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand: [kjv]
Verse route15:13 But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up. [kjv]
Verse route15:15 Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable. [kjv]
Verse route15:16 And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding? [kjv]


18. Matthew 24:12 Iniquity shall abound
Verse routeMatthew 24:12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. [kjv]
Verse routeκαι δια το πληθυνθηναι την ανομιαν ψυγησεται η αγαπη των πολλων [gnt]
Verse routeiniquitas … [v]

NIV (New International Version): Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold,
NLT (New Living Translation): Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold.

The Greek word translated as "iniquity" is, literally, "against the law". Do we see any going "against the law" of any of God's two main laws in any way? Do any ignore "sin"? Do any ignore the "as yourself" in "love thy neighbor as yourself"?

Discuss: Do people today have a lack of "love" or "love" that is "cold" due to the ignoring or going against the laws of God?

19. Both love your God and love your neighbor as yourself needed
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Jesus clearly states the two laws on which the law and the prophets hang in Mark 12:30-31 (and elsewhere).
The religious establishment at the time of Jesus emphasized law 1, "Love your God", but ignored law 2, "Love your neighbor as yourself" rule. This is, literally, "against the law" (of God).

According to Jesus, both rules are needed. What happens if the religious establishment ignores "Love your God" and emphasizes only "Love your neighbor" and often leaves out "as yourself"? This is, literally, "against the law" (of God)


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20. Exodus 20:3 Do not have any other gods
Verse routeExodus 20:3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me. [kjv]
Verse routeουκ εσονται σοι θεοι ετεροι πλην εμου [lxx]

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The Greek word in the LXX (Septuagint) for "before" is "πλήν""with the exception of, except for".

The Greek for "other" is that of a "different other" rather than a "similar other".

This first commandment provides a working definition of "fornication" - serving other Gods.

21. Exodus 20:4 Do not make (and serve) idols
Verse routeExodus 20:4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: [kjv]
Verse routeου ποιησεις σεαυτω ειδωλον ουδε παντος ομοιωμα οσα εν τω ουρανω ανω και οσα εν τη γη κατω και οσα εν τοις υδασιν υποκατω της γης [lxx]

C 2The Greek for "graven image" is that of "idol". An "image" can be "graven" as in "inscribed" or "written" without it being an "idol". What are each of the following?

The KJV translates (from the Hebrew) as "likeness" the Greek word in the LXX that is "similar".
The KJV translates (from the Hebrew) as "that is in" the Greek word in the LXX that is "such as". There are three examples provided: "heaven above", "earth beneath" and "water under the earth". The "ocean" is "water" but it is not "under" the "earth".

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22. Ronald Reagan

I have wondered at times what the Ten Commandments would have looked like if Moses had run them through the US Congress. Ronald Reagan (40th President of the United States)

Humanism is anti-God, anti-Bible, anti-Christian, anti-Catholic, anti-Jew, and for any idea that goes against the Bible. Humanism has many names.
How do you tell a communist? Well, it's someone who reads Marx and Lenin. And how do you tell an anti-Communist? It's someone who understands Marx and Lenin. Ronald Reagan (40th President of the United States)

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23. Matthew 6:24 A wealth of logical ideas on mammon
Verse routeMatthew 6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. [kjv]
Verse routeουδεις δυναται δυσιν κυριοις δουλευειν η γαρ τον ενα μισησει και τον ετερον αγαπησει η ενος ανθεξεται και του ετερου καταφρονησει ου δυνασθε θεω δουλευειν και μαμωνα [gnt]

The historical usage of "mammon" in Hebrew is that of a confidence in one's own ability to do things (independent of God). That is a central idea of humanism. The modern Hebrew definition is that of "wealth".
The ancient Greek word "καταφρόνησις""hold in contempt, despise". Note that this can be done without the other person knowing. False leaders, false teachers, etc., will show an outward appearance that is different from their heart on the inside.

There appear to be some logical issues in the translation of what Jesus said. Let us investigate.

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24. Idols
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The ancient Greek word "εἴδωλον""phantom, image, idea, statue" and comes from "εἶδος""form".

25. Patriot
The English word "patriot" comes, through Latin, from the ancient Greek word "πατριώτης""of the same country" and which comes from "πατρίς""father land, country" and which comes from "πατήρ""father".


















26. Transgression progression
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The Pharisees gained power at the time of Ezra and Nehemiah. Since the walls were being rebuilt to defend Jerusalem, they wanted to create a wall of laws to keep the people from straying from the word of God.
Fulfill
[permit law, non-monotonic logic, negation by failure, life, walls, Joshua]

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27. Strongs - find

28. Usage - find
*G2147 *175 εὑρίσκω (hyoo-ris'-ko) : heuro hyoo'-ro, which (together with another cognate form) heureo hyoo-reh'-o is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find (literally or figuratively):--find, get, obtain, perceive, see.
Word usage per chapter Words: ευραμεν ευραμενος ευρεθεις ευρεθη=17 ευρεθημεν ευρεθην ευρεθηναι ευρεθησαν=2 ευρεθησομεθα ευρεθητε ευρεθω=2 ευρεθωσιν ευρειν=5 ευρεν=16 ευρες=2 ευρη=5 ευρηκα=2 ευρηκαμεν=2 ευρηκεναι ευρησει=8 ευρησεις ευρησετε=10 ευρησομεν ευρησουσιν=2 ευρητε=2 ευρισκει=12 ευρισκομεθα ευρισκομεν ευρισκον=4 ευρισκοντες=2 ευρισκω=6 ευροιεν ευρομεν=2 ευρον=33 ευροντες=8 ευρουσα ευρουσαι ευρω ευρωμεν ευρων=10 ευρωσιν=3 ηυρισκετο


29. Broad and narrow ways to find life
Verse routeMatthew 10:39 He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. [kjv]
Verse routeο ευρων την ψυχην αυτου απολεσει αυτην και ο απολεσας την ψυχην αυτου ενεκεν εμου ευρησει αυτην [gnt]
Verse route16:25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. [kjv]
Verse routeος γαρ εαν θελη την ψυχην αυτου σωσαι απολεσει αυτην ος δ αν απολεση την ψυχην αυτου ενεκεν εμου ευρησει αυτην [gnt]

The ancient Greek word "εὐρρίσκω""find, discover", as in "eureka", but a play on words uses the ancient Greek word "εὐρός""broad, wide" (source of the English word "Europe") and, perhaps, "εὐρώς""mold, mildew, rust". Thus, one who attempts to "find" one's "life" in the "broad" or "wide" area might encounter "mold", "mildew" or "rust", thus "losing" one's "life".

What Jesus says later is that of "save" rather than "findeth" with the associated play on word meanings.

Discuss: Why might it be to the church's advantage to convince followers that they should "lose" their (worldly) "life" in order to "find" (eternal) "life"?

30. Matthew 10:39
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KJV: He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.
Greek: ο ευρων την ψυχην αυτου απολεσει αυτην και ο απολεσας την ψυχην αυτου ενεκεν εμου ευρησει αυτην

31. Matthew 16:25
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KJV: For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.
Greek: ος γαρ αν εαν θελη την ψυχην αυτου σωσαι απολεσει αυτην ος δ αν απολεση την ψυχην αυτου ενεκεν εμου ευρησει αυτην
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32. Love in Matthew and hate in Luke
Verse routeMatthew 10:37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. [kjv]

Verse routeLuke 14:26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. [kjv]

Luke is writing what people remember. People make mistakes, especially logical mistakes.

Jesus was SHOCKING in His day Jesus is SHOCKING today



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33. Table comparison
Book Spoken by Jesus Same meaning Status
Matthew not (family > Jesus)  family ≤ Jesus   correct 
Luke not (family > Jesus) family < Jesus incorrect

Correct logic: Matthew writes down and reports what Jesus spoke. The incorrect logic goes as follows. Luke reports what was remembered.

34. Shock and awe deception
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Jesus was SHOCKING in His day Jesus is SHOCKING today
Similar deceptions:

35. Enemies and hate
The Greek word translated as "enemy" has a primary meaning of "hate".
Sign: Hate has no home here
Do people who display a sign saying that hate has no home here (or something similar) have any hate towards those they consider hateful?
This paradox is related to the toleration paradox in that some people consider hate anything that they do not agree with. In that sense, they are as hateful as those that they claim to hate (though they do not want to use that word).

Saying: One person's freedom fighter is another person's terrorist. [Star Wars example]

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36. Matthew 19:14 Suffrage
Verse routeMatthew 19:14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. [kjv]
Verse routeο δε ιησους ειπεν αφετε τα παιδια και μη κωλυετε αυτα ελθειν προς με των γαρ τοιουτων εστιν η βασιλεια των ουρανων [gnt]

DVD: Mary Poppins
The English word "suffer" means to "allow". The woman's suffrage movement was to "allow" women to vote, etc. This is one of the themes in the Disney movie Mary Poppins, released in August 1964 and set in 1910 England.
The Greek for "suffer" has to do with "letting go" as in "forgiving".

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37. Usage - pebble, counter, vote
*G5585 *2 ψηφίζω (psay-fid'-zo) : from G5586 ψῆφος; to use pebbles in enumeration, i.e. (generally) to compute:--count.
*G5586 *3 ψῆφος (psay'-fos) : from the same as G5584; a pebble (as worn smooth by handling), i.e. (by implication, of use as a counter or ballot) a verdict (of acquittal) or ticket (of admission); a vote:--stone, voice.
Word usage per chapter Words: ψηφιζει ψηφισατω=1 ψηφον=3

The ancient Greek word "ψῆφος""pebble, counter, vote" and many variations of meaning having to do with a "vote" where a "pebble" was used to "vote" by placing it in a container. Unmarked would use two containers. Marked would use one container. Often, a lamp-stand was used where the (empty of oil) lamp bowel was used to collect the "pebbles".

38. Ancient voting stands
I voted today

Interestingly, the ancient Greeks used empty open "lamps" on a "lamp stand" or "table" to hold "pebbles" for "voting" purposes. The ancient Greek "democracy" or "people power" could "vote" to have someone exiled or even executed (e.g., Socrates). This is similar to the French Revolution where the "people" decided to have many guillotined, including the inventor of the device and some who helped start the French Revolution but were not radical enough for the majority.

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39. Matthew 5:15 False light and translation
Verse routeMatthew 5:15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. [kjv]
Verse routeουδε καιουσιν λυχνον και τιθεασιν αυτον υπο τον μοδιον αλλ επι την λυχνιαν και λαμπει πασιν τοις εν τη οικια [gnt]

The words translated as "neither" and "light" can be a play on words with "δικαιοσύνη""righteousness, justice" where only the first part of the word is spoken. There were no spaces in Greek writing until much later in history.

English: Neither light ... (as translated)
Greek: ουδε καιουσιν (as written)
Greek: ου δεκαιουσιν (play on words)
Greek: ου δικαιοσινη (more proper Greek)
English: Not righteousness ... (play on words)
Greek: ουδε και ουσιν (as written with space added)
English: Not and is ... (alternative words)

Jesus will make another (indirect) play on words with "righteousness" in a few verses. ... when you bring your gift to the altar and there [bad righteousness] ...

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40. Matthew 5:15 False light
Verse routeMatthew 5:15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. [kjv]

The Greek for "under" the "bushel" means "under" the "measure" but can be figurative as in evaluating as a "measure". The "candle" appears to represent "opinion" or "glory". The "candlestick" might be a "voting stand". The Greek for "under" the "bushel" can be a play on words with "under" the "foot". A modern analogy might be pulling a rabbit out of the hat, or putting a rabbit into a hat so it can be pulled out to amaze and give (false) light to all in the house.

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41. Proverbs 7:14 Making a vow to vote for a wishful prayer
Verse routeProverbs 7:14 I have peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows. [kjv]
Verse routeθυσια ειρηνικη μοι εστιν σημερον αποδιδωμι τας ευχας μου [lxx]
Verse routevota … [v]
Verse routevotos… [es]

A vote can be considered a "wish" (or perhaps a "vow").

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42. Revelation 13:18 Number of the beast
Verse routeRevelation 13:18 Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six. [kjv]
Verse routeωδε η σοφια εστιν ο εχων νουν ψηφισατω τον αριθμον του θηριου αριθμος γαρ ανθρωπου εστιν και ο αριθμος αυτου εξακοσιοι εξηκονταεξ [gnt]

The verse after the "mark" of the "beast" contains the well-known "number" of the "beast". Many who have not read nor studied the Bible have heard of the number "666" and the "mark" of the "beast".

43. Revelation 13:18 Number of the beast
Verse routeRevelation 13:18 Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six. [kjv]
Verse routeωδε η σοφια εστιν ο εχων νουν ψηφισατω τον αριθμον του θηριου αριθμος γαρ ανθρωπου εστιν και ο αριθμος αυτου εξακοσιοι εξηκονταεξ [gnt]

The word used for "count" often used for "vote" using a "pebble". It is not common and can be a play on words. The Greek word translated as "number" is that of "reckoning" as in "accounting".

English: ... count the number ...
Greek: ... ψηφισατω τον αριθμον ...
Greek: ... ψηφι σατω τον αριθμον ... (play on words)
English: ... vote sato- tan ... (play on words)
English: ... vote Satan ... (play on words)

Jesus uses similar play on words with Satan in other places.

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44. Basic ideas
Someone said (perhaps President Calvin Coolidge) something like, If the Godly stay out of politics, then all politics will be ungodly. (could not find the exact quote or person who said it).

45. Joseph Stalin

We don't let them have ideas. Why would we let them have guns? Joseph Stalin (Georgian revolutionary and Soviet political leader)

Death is the solution to all problems. No man - no problem Joseph Stalin (Georgian revolutionary and Soviet political leader)

When we hang the capitalists they will sell us the rope we use. Joseph Stalin (Georgian revolutionary and Soviet political leader)

It is enough that the people know there was an election. The people who cast the votes decide nothing. The people who count the votes decide everything. Joseph Stalin (Georgian revolutionary and Soviet political leader)

[Nazi, Fascist, USSR, Dominion Voting Systems]

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46. Politics and war
The German General Staff and military, through World War II, was based on the ideas of Clausewitz who had observed many Napoleonic battles.
War is a continuation of politics by other means. Carl von Clausewitz (Prussian military theorist)

In modern times, economic war has been favored over more traditional war.

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