PRÉCIS ON THE WAY OF JESUS CHRIST VS. THE WAY OF ANTICHRIST: an addendum

SCRIPTURE. “Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit [through factional motives, or strife], but with [an attitude of] humility [being neither arrogant nor self-righteous], regard others as more important than yourselves. Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” – PHILIPPIANS 2:3-4, AMP

KEY TERMS:

• “HUMILITY.” TAPEINOPHROSUNE’ [ταπεινοφροσύνῃ]: “‘Humliation of mind, modesty;’ lowliness [of self-consideration]; syn., prautés (meekness found in strength of character); having a humble opinion of oneself.” NOTE: “‘Tapeinophrosune’ refers to a mindset characterized by humility and modesty. It is the quality of having a humble opinion of oneself, a deep sense of one’s moral littleness, and a modest view of one’s importance. In the New Testament, it is often used to describe the attitude believers should have  towards God and others, emphasizing the importance of selflessness and servitude.”

• “CONCEIT.” ‘KENODOXIA’ [κενοδοξίαν]: “From a root word meaning, ‘Desirous of vainglory, self-loving; narcissistic;’ empty, foolish (full of false words); groundless pride, holding a vain opinion characterized by error.” NOTE: “‘Kenodoxia’ refers to a state of pride or vanity that is based on an empty or false sense of glory. It denotes a self-centered ambition that seeks personal recognition and honor without substance or true merit. In the New Testament, it is used to caution against self-promotion and the pursuit of superficial accolades.”

QUOTATION. “‘Time and time again does the Pride of Man influence his very own Fall.’ While denying it, one gradually starts to believe that he is the authority, or that he possesses great moral dominion over others, yet it is spiritually unwarranted. By that point he loses steam; in result, he falsely begins trying to prove that unwarranted dominion by seizing the role of a condemner.”

― CRISS JAMI, Salomé: In Every Inch In Every Mile, 2011; edited

COMMENTARY. “‘Let nothing be done among you through strife’ — A spirit of contradiction or contention, which is inconsistent with your being ‘like- minded; or vain glory’ — Desire of praise; wishing to draw the eyes of others upon you, and to make yourselves the subjects of discourse and admiration which is directly opposite to the love of God: ‘But in lowliness of mind’ — In unaffected simplicity and humility; ‘let each esteem other better than themselves’ — Which, on one account or another, you may know almost every one to be; being better acquainted with your own sins, weaknesses, and defects, than you are with those of any others.

‘The Apostle does not mean that we should reckon every person, without distinction, superior to ourselves in natural talents, acquired gifts, or even in goodness; but that we should, by an humble behaviour, acknowledge the superiority of those who are above us in station or office; or who, we are sensible, excel us in gifts and graces. For general expressions are always to be limited by the nature of the subject to which they are applied. Besides, we cannot suppose that the apostle requires us to judge falsely, either of ourselves or others.’ — Macknight. ‘Look not every man on his own things’ — Only, so as to regard merely his own convenience and interest; ‘but every man also on the things of others’ — Being concerned for their welfare, both temporal and spiritual.” – JOSEPH BENSON, Notes on the Holy Bible, 5 vols., 1811-1818; edited

DK’S TAKE. I have come to viscerally loathe the present form of the American Church in its demonstration of unmitigated Hubris through its allegiance to President Donald Trump. Trump’s life-long penchant for relentless Self-Conceit is what most psychologists label, Malignant Narcissism:

“Malignant Narcissism is a personality type that causes extreme narcissism, aggression, and, sometimes, abuse of others. A person may use manipulative means or violence to enhance their own sense of wellbeing … Some people describe malignant narcissism as a form of psychopathy … Psychopathy is an unofficial term for people with Antisocial Personality Disorder.” – Editors, Medical News Today, Feb. 7, 2022; edited

During my tenure as a university professor and occasional teacher of Leadership Studies, I held out a Leader Maxim that presupposed that the organization being supervised inevitably takes on the form and soul of its Leader. This sociological and spiritual ‘Process of Imprinting’ cannot be stopped short of removing the Leader from his position of power.

Therefore is the clear and present Danger of the American Order spelled out below as this Historic Arrogance takes on the Procrustean contours of Trump’s Christian Nationalism Movement.

TRUMP’S “CHRISTIAN” ARMY. “‘Christian Nationalism’ is based on the premise that America was founded as a Christian Nation and should be governed by godly men with Christian Principles. It makes an exception for President Donald J. Trump, who is regarded by many as a Modern-day Cyrus, who like the ancient Pagan king who provided for the return of Jews to Israel, is fighting on the side of contemporary Evangelical Christians.

The concept of America as a Christian Nation is ‘Protean’ [fluid, ever-changing] but the Christian Nationalists … seek not only to recognize that a majority of Americans identify as ‘Christians,’ but to assure that, whether they are in the majority or the minority, ‘[only] Christians should govern.’ Advocates of Christian Nationalism believe that the will of the majority is not as important as the Will of God, which most Christian Nationalists believe they can discern relatively easily and, as in the fictional Handmaid’s Tale, should be free to impose on others.” – JOHN R. VILE, “‘Bad Faith’ Documentary Shows Dangers of Christian Nationalism,” Middle Tennessee Free Speech Center, Feb. 7, 2025; edited

CODA. Beloved, we are witnessing an Anti-Biblical Revolution taking place at the behest of who I believe is the Antichrist of Scripture, Donald Trump, and his legions of tens of millions of Christian Nationalist followers.

Underneath this sinister and violent ‘COUP D’ETAT lie the formulations of The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025: Presidential Transition Project (April 2023), the staff prepared Agenda 47 (September 2024), and the insidious QAnon Conspiracy Cult launched in 2017.

NOTE: Most of the White American Church owns all of this, my friends, and the Epochal Consequences it shall yet wreak on the whole Earth. Therefore, Christian, have absolutely nothing to do with even the garments worn by these individuals, lest you also perish in The Fire awaiting them all, who Refuse to Repent.