In this episode, I explore Jesus’ warning in Matthew 24:24 about deception and “the elect.” I talk about what the term “the elect” means, why even sincere people can be vulnerable to deception, and the deep assurance believers have in God’s protection and preservation.
My hope is that this conversation encourages discernment, humility, and confidence in God’s faithfulness.
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In 2 Kings 9–10, we see the story of Jehu—a man who was zealous to do part of what God commanded, but whose heart was not fully surrendered to the Lord.
This episode is a sobering reminder that God is not only after outward action. He is after wholehearted obedience.
Here is a copy of the controversial MOU on rare earth minerals between Thailand and the US signed on Sunday, as appeared on the White House website.
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF THAILAND CONCERNING COOPERATION TO DIVERSIFY GLOBAL CRITICAL MINERALS SUPPLY CHAINS AND PROMOTE INVESTMENTS
The White House
October 26, 2025
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
between the
GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
and the
GOVERNMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF THAILAND
Concerning
COOPERATION TO DIVERSIFY GLOBAL CRITICAL MINERALS
SUPPLY CHAINS AND PROMOTE INVESTMENTS
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF THAILAND CONCERNING COOPERATION TO DIVERSIFY GLOBAL CRITICAL MINERALS SUPPLY CHAINS AND PROMOTE INVESTMENTS
The Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand (hereinafter referred to as “the Participants”),
SEEKING to cooperate in strengthening critical minerals resource sector governance, promoting partnerships between U.S. and Thai companies, and promoting trade and investment between the Participants to expand Thailand’s integration into secure and reliable global supply chains;
CONSIDERING the extensive and productive history of trade and investment between the Participants, as well as the importance of promoting trade and investment for economic growth and development;
RECOGNIZING the importance of secure, diversified, liquid, and fair markets for critical minerals supply chains with respect to supporting exploration, extraction, processing, optimized end-use applications, recovery, and recycling;
ADDITIONALLY RECOGNIZING the desire to deepen cooperation between the Participants to benefit mutual economic and resource security;
EMPHASIZING the importance of promoting extraction, processing, and recycling opportunities that adhere to the highest international standards;
NOTING the technical, regulatory, policy, operational, and sector management expertise and unique experiences in mineral resources that both countries possess;
DESIRING to strengthen trade and investment in critical minerals supply chains between the Participants, to ensure secure and reliable global critical mineral supplies, to enable technology transfer, and to promote research, development, and deployment of innovative technologies; and
BELIEVING that cooperation between the Participants would serve their common interest in ensuring stable investment conditions for domestic and foreign investment, increasing the resilience and sustainability of critical mineral supply chains in their respective countries, and encouraging partnerships among the business sectors of both countries in the exploration, development, processing, and end use of critical minerals;
have reached the following understandings:
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding is to strengthen cooperation between the Participants on critical minerals supply chains development and expansion; to promote trade and investment between the Participants in critical mineral resource exploration, extraction, processing and refining, and recycling and recovery; to encourage investment that supports domestic value addition and processing industries rather than solely exporting raw materials; and to support the transition to open, efficient, secure, and transparent critical minerals and rare earths markets to improve the strength, security, and prosperity of critical minerals and rare earths supply chains in the United States and Thailand.
AREAS OF COOPERATION
1. The Participants intend to share information, knowledge, and technical expertise on international best practices to increase the competitiveness of Thailand’s critical minerals sector; assist Thailand in analyzing the extent of its critical mineral resource base... More: https://t.co/8hOLmIe8MI
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