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1 | End justifies means? | 1 Cor 1:21 | charis | 45378 | ||
Dear saints, Blessings to all in Jesus' name! Does this verse mean that the 'end justifies the means' in the preaching of the Gospel? (I have heard such said in defense of preaching a 'fun' or 'cool' Gospel, or the 'Prosperity Message.' i.e. "Whatever brings 'em to Christ is OK!") In Christ, charis |
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2 | End justifies means? | 1 Cor 1:21 | Lionstrong | 46659 | ||
Dear Charis, The end DOES justify the means. The problem is the end. If the end is anything less than the glory of God, then the means will always be immoral. If the end is the glory of God, no immorality or foolishness is possible, because no immorality glorifies God. In this case, if the end is to “bring people to Christ” rather than TO GLORIFY GOD in bringing people to Christ, then any kind of foolishness is acceptable. Col 3:17 Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. Peace, |
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