The Secret Society of FOG, Conduct

Seeking Glory of?

We have talked about the fact there are many secret societies out there. There is also one called FOG. Just like all those others, there is only one way to join. You must first be selected. Just like those others, there is only one way to become a member after you are selected. Just like those others, being a member has it's rules and regulations, but also has it's privileges. Now that you are a member, or a COG, just like those others, there are rules of conduct.

When was the last time a member of the Illuminati came up and got in your face, and told you who there were, and that you better join them or else? When was the last time a Masonic Order member came up and got in your face? Doesn't ever happen. Why? They are not concerned with if you believe they are real or not. They couldn't care less if you agree with their tenants or not. They do not want you to even know who they are. They work in private, to change the world. They work in private, to accomplish their goals.

As a member of FOG, or Family of God, as a COG, or Child of God, you need to be aware of what God tells you to do. You need to stop caring what man says or thinks. Are you working for the glory of men, or the glory of God? Are you looking to be praised by men, or praised by God? Should you be on the street corner sounding the trumpet, or working in secret. Remember, not everyone is a Child of God. Not everyone is going to be called to be. Not everyone will be able to even hear your words.

What did Jesus mean when He said this?

Matthew 6:

1 Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.

2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

4 That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.

5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

Now Jesus gives us the manner of Prayer to say, then He continues,,,,

16 Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

17 But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;

18 That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.

Now you really need to get a few things here. First, notice Jesus tells us this. You are doing the things you do, for one of two reasons. The Praise of men, or the Praise of God. You are doing things to be seen by men, and in which case, be esteemed by them, or you are doing the things of your Father because you are being obedient to Him.

Jesus tells us, that if we are doing it to be esteemed by men, we will be. That will be our reward. But God will not esteem us. He will not glorify us. He will have nothing to do with us. Remember, Jesus was talking to religious folks, Priests and Rulers of the Synagogues, when He said this,,"This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me." You can do good, and still not be justified in the eyes of God, if you are doing so, for the wrong reasons.

Second, "And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward." How do you act in Church? How do you act at home?

I know, I know, I may offend some with this, but it's true. I was at a church one day, and I saw this lady fall to the ground. I get some kneeling before God in Prayer. I do. But this lady fell to the ground and was basically laying there, crying, worshiping God. I cringed. I know, horrible of me. Right? Who am I to judge? I found myself wondering, "Does she do this at home, when no one is around?" Seriously. How do you act in Church? Do you run around? Do you jump and scream at the top of your lungs? Do you fall to the ground worshiping God? Do you do the same at home alone? Are you truly praising God? Or are you saying to those in church, "Look at me, I love God more than you." ? Does this woman leave Church and go home, never again to pick up the Bible, or even pray, until the following Sunday? How does she live her everyday life? Is she living for God? Only God knows the Heart.

Then Jesus said this, "But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do." Stop. Read that again. "But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do." What does the word, Heathen, mean? Pagan, Infidel, Idolater, Heretic, Unbeliever, Disbeliever, Nonbeliever, Atheist, Agnostic, Skeptic. It means, Unsaved. Now, read that again. Jesus just said, Do not Pray in vain repetitions as the Unsaved do.

Wait, what are you talking about? Why would unsaved people be Praying? I didn't say it. Jesus did. Which brings us to the scariest, more terrifying, at least in my opinion, Passage, in the entire Word of God.

Matthew 7:

21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

Think about that. Jesus just told us, that there will be those, that spend their entire life, doing good works, in the name of Jesus, and He will say, "I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity." REALLY think about that. What does that mean? How can people do good works, in the name of Jesus, and not be saved? They lack one thing.

Many are under the false presumption, that as long as you know God, you will get to Heaven. Jesus takes it a bit further here, and says, many also think as long as they know Him, they will get to Heaven. Got a news flash for ya. Lucifer knows Jesus. Saw Him face to face. Tempted Him three times. Directly. Lucifer knows God. Seen Him face to face. Lucifer knows the Bible. Word for word. He was there when it was written.

Lucifer, Son of the Morning. The First Angel. Loved by God above all others. Is He saved? You really need to fully get this. Lucifer, now known as Satan, The devil, is not some red faced, pitchfork holding, tail wagging, demon straight from the pits of Hell. He is what he is. An Angel. The first and fairest of all. If he was to walk into a Church today, MANY would fall at his feet thinking he was Jesus Himself. He lacks the same, one thing, that many lack. We will discuss this next time more in depth.

"But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret." Pray in secret? Now of course we are not talking about Communal Prayer. The Church coming together, to Pray for the sick, ETC. However, Jesus tells us that we should Pray in secret.

Look what Jesus says about Fasting. "But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face" He says, don't walk around looking sad, or hungry. He is saying, do what you do, for God. Not Man.

All in all, Jesus tells us "in secret" three different times in this one teaching. Tithing and the giving of gifts. Included in that is doing good works. Praying, and Fasting. He is not concerned with you doing good things, if you are doing them for the wrong reasons. He want's us to do it in secret. He tells us to do it in secret. It's NEVER about us. It is always about others, and God.

We have two very simple Commandments. Love God with all our Heart, Mind, and Soul, and Love our Neighbor, as ourselves. We are to do the will of the Father. Keep Jesus's Words. We should be doing so in secret. "and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly."

Do you know Jesus as your Savior? Have you been adopted into the Family of God? If not, say this Prayer. Right now. Wherever you may be. Say it in your own words, and do not doubt in your heart. God will hear you. He will send the Spirit of Life to you. Let us Pray..

"Oh heavenly Father, Lord God. I am a sinner. I know this. I know there is nothing I can do to change that. But I know you can. I accept Jesus's sacrifice for me. I repent my sins. Please send the Spirit of Adoption into my life. Help me to get to know the real you. Save me. Please. In the name of Jesus, Amen!"

That's it. It really is that simple. Now go tell someone what you have just done. "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." {Romans 10:9} You need to find a Church that God leads you to, and be Baptized the way Jesus said to be. You are now a Child of God. A new Creature. You "have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him." {Colossians 3:10}

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The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. {2 Corinthians 13}