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1 | Was Martin Luther King Jr. wrong? | Matt 5:13 | Pastor Glenn | 109759 | ||
CDBJ, Today is Martin Luther King Jr Day. Are you saying that his peaceful activism was wrong? I am not trying to start trouble and of course you are free to disagree. I just wonder if you have really considered this scripture in Mat 5:13? I want to point out that he often debated this issue with racist Christians. Yes, as in anything, prayer for God's direction is very important. You said, "I’m sorry to say but most of these, so called Christian activist, are only whitewashing the devils world! " Well, if that is true then Jesus' words here seem meaningless: Mat 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Mat 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Mat 5:15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Mat 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. MLK challenged Christians to be real, not hypocrites. The bible says that if we say that we love God and hate our brother, we are a liar. Maybe I am wrong, but it seems that you are lumping the peaceful activists together with the evil unpeaceful ones. Another problem is with organizations like the ACLU that pretend to be defending American constitution. The ACLU has many Christians divided over many issues that the bible makes clear. here is some of what they say: "ACLU of Louisiana Opposes Renewed White House Push for Taxpayer Funded Religious Discrimination (01/15/2004)" "NYCLU Calls on State Officials to Audit Salvation Army Employment Practices (01/14/2004) " www.aclu.org They often mix a little lie together with the truth to confuse people. 1percent lie plus 99 percent truth equals a lie still. If MLK was wrong, then please explain why. Pastor Glenn |
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2 | Was Martin Luther King Jr. wrong? | Matt 5:13 | CDBJ | 109787 | ||
Well, I can only speak for myself when I say that my light is the Lord Jesus Christ and God’s Word. I am not sure what others are trying to let shine forth or how many souls they are pointing to Christ? Lets see now, what book of the Bible was it, where Christ set the example by leading that peaceful demonstration march against the Roman oppression that was taking place at that time, my recollection is getting bad; when I think of it I’ll let you know? Oh well, have a peaceful day, CDBJ P.S. Don’t make up any banners yet! |
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3 | Was Martin Luther King Jr. wrong? | Matt 5:13 | Pastor Glenn | 109803 | ||
Jesus whipped the money changers out of the temple twice. He called the religious leaders hypocrites. Was that similar to a peaceful demonstation march? A few year ago Rosa Parks and many others by law could not sit in the front of the bus. Blacks were cheated out of their lawful right to vote. Blacks were lynched and intimidated by the KKK and Nazis. I would not be surprised to find out that some of those under KKK hoods were regular church members. MLK came out asking "why white ministers were silent?" He pointed out to the conscience of America that closing their eyes to the problem of racism was not the answer. I felt glad when I learned that he had published many books even until his last year in 1967. But, I felt very frustrated when I found out that those books are out of print. Our schools have failed to create history studies from his books. Satan has long since moved on from racism to drug addiction, broken marriages, adultery, child molestation, and homosexuality in the churches. MLK was first and foremost a Gospel preacher. His message was based on Satan’s evil ways of his day. He would have spoken out against the prevailing evil of the day. So should we. The Gospel without the repentance message is useless. And no souls will be pointed to Christ until people hear a reason to repent. Pastor Glenn |
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4 | Was Martin Luther King Jr. wrong? | Matt 5:13 | kalos | 109806 | ||
Jesus actively opposed the religious, not the civil, authorities. | ||||||