Common Misunderstandings of Psalm 46:10

Instead of interpreting “be still” as a gentle suggestion, the meaning in this psalm lends itself more to: “cease striving” or “stop,” and more specifically, in this context, “stop fighting,” which is directed toward the enemies of the people of God. The people of God should interpret the command for themselves to read more like: ‘snap out of it,’ ‘wake up,’ ‘stop fearing’—acknowledge who your God is—be in awe! However, it is good to note that there’s nothing wrong with the words in the translation “be still;” those words are not incorrect, it is simply helpful to note the context of the phrase. Verse 10 has something to say to both the enemies of God and the people of God, but the psalm is written to the people of God. Verse 1 starts, “God is our refuge and strength” (emphasis added). The Psalms are for God’s people.

In this article, we’ll look at the context of Psalm 46:10 and its various views; let’s start by reading Psalm 46 in its entirety.

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What Does “Be Still and Know That I Am God” Really Mean? Liz Auld Managing Editor 2021 2 Mar

“Be still and know that I am God” Psalm 46:10

Psalm 46:10, is a popular verse for comforting ourselves and others—many people tend to think this verse means to rest or relax in who God is. This verse does encourage believers to reflect on who God is, but there is more to this psalm than one verse—and verse 10 is actually more of a wake-up call to be in awe than a gentle call to rest. Taking time out of our day to meditate on Scripture and be silent with listening ears toward God is mentioned in other sections of Scripture (Psalm 119:15, Joshua 1:8, Luke 5:16, and others). But this command—“Be still…”—is written in the context of a time of trouble and war; therefore, we should consider the verse with that context in mind.

The phrase “Be still and know that I am God” calls us to take time to pause and reflect. It reminds us that God is still in control no matter what happens in our lives. By taking time to be still and connect with our faith, we can find peace even amidst the chaos of life. We can take a moment to be thankful for what we have and remember that our trials are part of God’s plan. We can also use this time to pray and ask God for guidance and strength. Being still isn’t always easy, but it can be enriching if we take time to be thankful and remember that God is always with us.

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Benefits of FLRs

Men in FLRs often enjoy deviating from traditional gender roles.Operating outside of traditional roles reduces the pressure men feel to conform to society’s expectations. In FLR, they’re able to experience a loving relationship without feeling responsible for everything that happens. They can also enjoy letting someone else be in charge (both in and out of the bedroom) without worrying about failing to live up to traditional ideas about masculinity.[13]

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2. Wants to be the Center of Attention All the Time

In connection to no. 1, a selfish person wants to be everyone’s favorite. They want to be popular and admired by all people. For this reason, they seize every opportunity to catch everyone’s eye. Expect them to be late to parties and events since they always want a grand entrance.

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The infrastructure for a lockdown police state is already in place.

There are 1 billion digital surveillance cameras connected to the Internet worldwide. And 50 million of them are in US. That’s more per capita than they have in China, according to Jabbi.

The difference is that in China the people know they are being watched 24/7 and they’re compliant, because they know there will be penalties for violating the rules. They know they are slaves and they accept it.

“In the U.S. they are already doing this (surveillance),” Jabbi says. “The only difference is they haven’t told us yet… We are already in the same global system of surveillance.”

Some call it the “Internet of Eyes.” But the beast also has ears.

It’s not human eyes and human ears that are tracking everything we do, like in Nazi Germany or the old Soviet Union. No, it’s artificial intelligence, A.I., which is now watching over the prison.

Unlike in China, where the slaves know their lot in life, most Americans are still oblivious to the prison walls going up around them.

This prison is built on oppression and collection. The beast feeds on data. Your data.

We don’t see it because the tools of oppression, the same tools used in China, are presented differently here in America. We’re told the surveillance cams are all there to catch bad guys.

It’s for our safety and security.

SAFETY

SECURITY

CONVENIENCE

Those are the three catch words used to draw us in.

If you know you’re not a bad guy, but you enjoy convenience, it’s tempting to say to yourself, “I have nothing to hide.” If you still have those thoughts, you have a very naïve view of how these systems work and what their ultimate agenda entails.

It’s not just about catching bad guys and bad people.

While they can be used for that purpose, there is much more going on.

The data they are gathering on you is considered valuable for one reason and one reason only: to get you to change your behavior and submit to the beast system – a system that knows where you are at all times, what you are doing, what you are spending your money on, your time on, even what you are thinking.

By giving them your data, you give them the ability to monitor and assess your behavior, which can now be converted into a social credit score. That score is then used to determine what privileges you qualify for and which ones you don’t in the new slave society.

Are you living a SUSTAINABLE lifestyle and helping to fight climate change? Are you a team player? If not, you will not be allowed to participate in society.

This is exactly how the C-19 vax was rolled out, through coercive policies enforced not just by government but by its corporate partners, and John Kerry said at the COP27 conference in Egypt that this is the model they will use to enforce compliance with the sustainability agenda being pushed by the United Nations and its myriad partners in the private sector, headed by the World Economic Forum.

If your social credit score dips below a certain level you lose your privileges, maybe your kids don’t get into the better schools, or you lose out on promotions at work. You can’t enter restaurants or public events. You’re separated out by the new Apartheid system being overseen by artificial intelligence.

Now, once the digital programmable money is in place, you don’t get to spend your money on certain things and it’s limited to certain areas.

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23 Terrible Signs of a Selfish Person November 14, 2022 by Cyril Abello

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It is challenging to deal with a selfish person. They are hard to get along with, and you cannot depend on them. So, expect them to be only after their advantages, without thinking about how those can affect others.

So, how will you know if you are dealing with a self-centered individual? Here are some of the signs:

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Focus on each other and don’t worry about what others think.

People tend to judge non-traditional relationships, and that goes for FLRs, too. It’s fine to tell people you trust about your relationship dynamic if that’s what you want to do, but they may voice their negative opinions about it. At the end of the day, though, it’s your relationship—all that matters is what works for you and your partner.[12]

  • Consider keeping your FLR status private, at least at first, until the roles are fully fleshed out and both partners are happy with the arrangement.

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