While modern society likes to pretend we are somehow more advanced than previous generations, I believe we lack the knowledge, and many of the skills that helped past generations not only survive, but thrive.
What does the Bible say about Prepping?
The foundation of preparedness goes back to the beginning of time; its principles are found throughout the Bible, with numerous passages dedicated to preparedness, planning, and survival. For those that are Christian, many of these passages might sound familiar; for those that aren’t, there are still many truths that can be discovered by reading them.
Noah didn’t wait until it started raining to build the ark
Unfortunately, this is how most people live today, waiting until the last possible moment to prepare for what’s coming. On a small scale, this can be seen at your local grocery store every time a natural disaster warning is issued. Time after time, the unprepared masses descend on local supermarkets like locust, only to find the store has already been wiped clean by other unprepared people before them.
Genesis 6:21 (KJV)
And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and thou shalt gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them.
The wise prepare, the fool goes blindly ahead to suffer the consequences
This concept of preparedness is nothing new; in fact, long before the word Prepper or survivalist became part of the modern lexicon, the Bible encouraged the wise man to study the dangers ahead, and then take precautions to protect themselves and their family from those threats.
Proverbs 27:12 (KJV)
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
The Wise man takes food storage seriously
Even during short-term disasters, food supplies can be cutoff in an instant. If that happens, you’re going to have to live off the supplies you currently have on hand in your home for weeks, maybe longer. During a long-term disaster, your food supplies, and your ability to acquire and preserve new supplies are going to be determining factors in whether or not you make it through the crisis.
Proverbs 21:20
The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down.
Be Strong, and Stand Strong in the Faith
We live in a time where being a man and standing strong are frowned upon. Day after day our young boys are being brainwashed into thinking being a man is something to be ashamed of.
Our girls are told they don’t need men. They are told manly behavior is old-fashioned and outdated; they are bombarded with propaganda like “toxic masculinity” and other buzzwords in the media designed to make you think being a man is somehow evil.
Even our military has been assaulted with the idea that there’s no difference between men and women, as physical training requirements are constantly cutback so women can be included in the Special Forces – something that will have disastrous consequences.
I believe this perversion in teaching is a dangerous precedent that sets everyone up for disaster. We need Strong Men who want to love and protect the women in our society; to teach otherwise does nothing to ensure our survival.
1 Corinthians 16:13
Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
You need to be alert and don’t let society dull your senses
We have a huge problem in today’s society;. People have allowed modern culture turn them into walking zombies; blindly chasing immorality and worldly passions, while totally checking out of the real world. People have become so blinded by their lust and greed for worldly possessions that they have become blind to the very real dangers that are out there.
I’m often asked why I cover the news on a survival site. The reason we focus on current events and news is because we need to be alert.
We need to be awake and on guard to fight back against those that wish to destroy life and take our freedoms. We need to be prepared to protect our families and guide them through times of crisis. We need to stand watch!
We can’t blindly follow the zombies into the pits of hell; we must be alert, and ready for the very real evils that are out there.
1 Thessalonians 5:6
Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober.
While I’m sure there are going to be a number of people who may not agree with the topic, I wanted to talk about it because when it comes to preparedness and survival, I think salvation is the most important survival topic we can talk about. In the end, if Christians are right, it’s the only way one can ensure their ultimate survival.
Consider the ant… Proverbs 6:6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: 7 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, 8 Provides her meat in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest.
one reply-er said a noahs arc model sunk???? i saw a show called in search of which leonard nimoy hosted years ago about noahs arc, they built a shoe boxish looking probabel model and hammered the example in a huge wave pool they could not get it to even capsize. oh by the way the proportions width to length etc are still used today in ocean liners and big vessels ask an ocean architect???? as to gender and survival as long as you can keep a pace and have most of your gear between your ears; ya got a shot!
Love it brother! These remind me of adapting, awareness, steadfast, courage and wisdom. Once again, I find the similarities between pure Ninja and true Christianity to be rewarding! An overlapping power house. Ninja was created to protect unity of family and way of life. Matthew 9;9 changed my life. I’d love to network more in the Christian Ninja dojo. Ask me anything. God bless you!
Amen, Brother! Agreed. Thanks for sharing!
Yes and Amen. Thanking Him that I found this website.
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Hmm, maybe I’m full of sh– here, but I’ve worked with and around both men and women thugh the yrs in the packing house and other places. NO two women will be able to do the same job, one will make look really easy and the next one will wonder which end is up, the same can be said for men. Two out of three men will do the job without any problem and third guy should have stayed home. Some of the stories I’ve read about the russian women snipers of WW 2 are amazing, as are the stories of the women aviators flying really crapy planes dropping small bombs on the germans at night to harass the german troops. some women can cut it, while others should stay the hell out of the way, men included. Just my two cents
thank you for this short study. I’m actually going to use some of your points in the Bible study I’m doing today.
saw one individual who complained that no verses from Jesus were used… well, the author of this article never said this was an extensive study into the matter. The verses he shared might have been what God put on his heart to share. The author could of NOT posted anything, but instead did post something, so I’m thankful he posted something.
I also noticed people up in arms about his comments and remarks about women… I personally think the author is right, but not because I’m a sexist, or a chauvinist. God created us in a specific way to perform certain duties. While the woman was created to take care of the children, man was created to take care of the family, and Christ is there to watch over the entire household.
God created women to be loving, nurturing, kind, generous, and compassionate… and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. Today’s antichrist society wants to usurp everything that God has created for good, and flip it upside down.
the Bible is our standard for living.
If we live by it rather than the world, we would be so much better off
Thank you Brent
Wow! Really great information… thank you for speaking about salvation… I wish there would have been more useful comments, I always love reading what people can add too… and I had googled Preoaredness according to the Word…I’m sorry it was derailed and headed off topic. I read this for the subject of preparing and the comments turned it to another subject.
Signed.. an independent woman who loves being protected by her man, sons, and grandsons… but stay on topic people!
Your the one that might be in a cave.