The Pulpit For Jesus

What has happened to our belief system in America? Why have people become turned off by organized religion? The prophet Isaiah a messenger of God says chapter 55 vss. 10 and 11; “For as the rain comes down from heaven, and do not return there, But water the earth, And make it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater, So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.”  The primary focus of an evangelist is to preach the salvation of Jesus Christ. Titus 2 vss. 11 and 12 says; 

“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men teaching us that denying ungodliness and worldly lust, we shall live soberly, righteously in this present age.” A September 2, 2024 USA Today newspaper article says; “As millions leave organized religion, spiritual and secular communities offer refuge. 

Eight in 10 adults say religion in America is diminishing, according to a Pew Research Center survey, an all-time high.” Think about the anger on display today. 

In reference to Christians in Revelation chapter 3 vss. 14 thru 17 Jesus says; “And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. Because you say, I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked.” Hebrews 4 vss. 12 and 13 says; “For the word of God is living and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to Him of whom we must give an account.” Proverbs 29 vs. 18 says; “Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint.” So what would Jesus say about what is being preached from the pulpit today? 

Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a 29-count administrative complaint against the real estate broker license of Avon resident, Jeremy Tucker, who is alleged to have used at least 27 unauthorized signatures on mortgages and promissory notes in furtherance of a scheme to defraud investors of millions of dollars.

Jeremy Tucker falsified documents, overleveraged dilapidated properties and exploited his status as a licensed broker to gain investors’ trust, the complaint alleges. Attorney General Rokita’s office is seeking permanent revocation of Mr. Tucker’s license.

“We want to root out this kind of fraudulent misconduct wherever it occurs, and we want to hold perpetrators accountable,” Attorney General Rokita said. “It’s all part of our mission of protecting Hoosiers and upholding the rule of law.”

Attorney General Rokita thanked his team for their work on this case.

“This action represents great collaborative work from two sections within our Consumer Protection Division,” he said. “Staff from Professional Licensing Enforcement and their colleagues in the Homeowner Protection Unit have demonstrated the great value of teamwork in the arena of public service.”

Jeremy Tucker and related companies and individuals are defendants in at least two dozen civil cases filed throughout the State of Indiana in which investors claim that they were not paid back on their notes or that they were otherwise defrauded by Mr. Tucker’s property flipping scheme. Investors and businesses – like consumers – can be taken advantage of in fraudulent, unfair or abusive transactions.

Hoosiers are encouraged to contact the Office of the Indiana Attorney General about any suspected scams or scam attempts. Consumers can file a complaint by visiting indianaconsumer.com or calling 1-800-382-5516.

The licensing complaint is attached here.