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1 | Denounce militant Islam? | Matt 5:44 | Norrie | 131532 | ||
This was the daily devotional for today too. Would you say this addresses this too? This may come as a surprise to you, but because you are a Christian doesn't mean you have to love everything. Now, we hear that Christians are to be people of love, and that is true. But did you know that if you're a Christian, not only must you learn to love, but you must also learn to hate? If you love God, then you are to hate what God hates. It is true in every realm. If you love flowers, you hate weeds. If you love health, you hate germs. If you love God, you hate evil. It is just that plain. Romans 12:9b tells us in stronger terms to "abhor that which is evil." A hypocrite, which is something none of us want to be, is someone who says he loves God, but then he doesn't hate sin. Don't tell others you love God if you don't hate that which nailed Him to the cross. "Ye that love the Lord, hate evil; He perserveth the souls of His saints; He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked." Psalm 97:10 |
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2 | Denounce militant Islam? | Matt 5:44 | JCrichton | 131562 | ||
Hi, Norrie! I understand your frustration! But there is no Command from Jesus to use hatred or confrontational tactics against those who persecute Christians: Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (Romans 12:14, 17-21) As Tim Morant mentioned, Christians are bound by the Word and while governments must, at times, resort to violence to achieve peace (preservation) in no way does that means that they must operate in an all-out genocidal assault! Sadly, the problem with the terrorist machine is that fake religion has been breeding killers who believe that they are the hand of their god and that all, including defenseless infants and the elderly are justified targets of their hatret... This problem (their continual assault on life) is not endemic of Christendom! It has been fomented by a society that hates: exalting murderers as just killers while thirsting for the demise of all whom they deem insignificant. Ever remember reading some idiotic nonsense about how America caused the cowrdly assault on September eleven? Ever seen the media portraying terrorists in a bad light?, sanctioning any of their atrocities?, divulging their plans/whereabouts?, seeking to get to the bottom of their cowardice (the killing babies and other non-military people)?, ever seen the world's opinion (all those bleeding-heart activists) criticise any terrorist/s for dismembering or decapiting infants or any other people? The terrorists' agenda has never been peace! That is crystal clear, as History has witnessed their assaults taking place while others were in the midst of peace accord councils! They are ever eager to shed innocent blood, but they never confront their oppressive governments (as testefied by Saddams oppression and exploitations and others like him)! These people hide behind the farce of a religion that is more interested in keeping the status quo, then feeding their children or providing education/medicine for the needy. As Christians we are Commanded by Christ Himself to love our enemy and those who persecute us (Matthew 5:43-48)... As Americans, if we are called by our government to defend the nation against their evil assault we must be willing,as far as our abilities allows... but as Christians we cannot but pray for their enlightenment, offer them aide if they need it and we are able to provide it, and keep ourselves from seeking revenge (as it happened against some that were being held as POW)! God Bless! Angel |
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3 | Denounce militant Islam? | Matt 5:44 | Norrie | 131577 | ||
Last night I was trying to explain to my daughter what it meant to be a Democrat, actually they aren't too different from terrorists...:( They'll hold humans up forever to protect an endangered species, they'll take money from everybody they can except themselves to spread the wealth, don't even think about the death penalty for that murderer but lets rip that baby out! Maybe we need enlightenment here too. :( I understand that when you meet people one on one that you should be nice, but as a group, I can't help but denounce people who go against everything our God stands for. I'll reprint the article that started all the contention. Basically the man was saying too that if there are "good" Muslims, then they should stand up to the militants and condemn their actions. After all, in the Bible, when we don't condemn, it's the same as condoning. Rom 1:32 |
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4 | Denounce militant Islam? | Matt 5:44 | JCrichton | 131695 | ||
Hi, Norrie! So true! The same machinery that's condones infanticide also approves of capitalization of the natal by-products for bioengineering, beauty treatments, rejuvenation and perhaps, once technology allows it, human organ farming--it's Coma meets Solyent Green! And what is infamously sad, is that many who call themselves "Christians" do not see any problem with our cultural practices... it seems that the Scripture is just another "choice" of "lifestyle" for them... Now, if Christ tells us that we will have to answer even for our words (Matthew 12:33-37), could you imagine what these people (those who both engage in infanticide, and other abuses against life, and proselitize the world into their culture) will have to answer to? Jesus spoke about them in John 3:19 when He said that they rejected the Light because their works (deeds, behavior, "lifestyle") were evil! As Christians we must not fall sleep and allow the world to distort Scripture... we must be active and consistent... but it starts in our own towns and cities... I dare say, in our own families! Atheists and anti-Christians cannot separate us from Christ (Romans 8:35-39); certainly, there's no power on earth that can remove us from Christ's hands... but if we willingly allow the culture of hate, lust, and destruction to entice us away from Christ... we will be no better than those of whom Peter and Jude spoke about (2 Peter 2:17; Jude 1:12): empty clouds tossed and turned at the whim of the wind! I do not deny that we are headed in that direction... I visit various forums and speak to "Christians" whose greater concern is how many times must we be submerged/sprinkled for a baptism to be valid or something as obscure as the meaning of pomegranate as decoration in the Tent/priestly garments or the various translations or transliterations, etc... while atheists and anti-Christians unite in their assaults against the Chruch and Christ Himself! Again, I understand your frustration... but we cannot condemn a nation because some of its members are extremists who are bent on mayhem and murder--yes, even when the predominant majority openly supports their homicidal and destructive behavior! Jesus said that if our justice is not greater than that of the Sadducees and Pharisees we cannot be His disciples. (Matthew 5:20) We must confront any and all anti-Christian behavior, but we must do it in Christ! All Christians forums should be buzzing with prayer petitions for peace in the world; the buzzing should also include a huge exchange in edifying the Church; lastly, all Christians forums should be educating and informing Christians about the multi-border and multi-faceted offensive that atheist and anti-Christian are constantly conducting against Christ and the Church--it goes without saying that all communication should include not just the revelation of problems but also solutions and sample activities that we should engage in order to fend against the fiery darts of the Devil! God Bless! Angel |
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5 | Denounce militant Islam? | Matt 5:44 | Country Girl | 131701 | ||
Angel, your statement is very, very well put. I would add as a reminder to everyone that there's a somewhat militant portion of people who claim to be christians right here in America. Some of them talk about and apparently have actually executed some doctors and other medical personnel who were involved in the industry of performing abortions. Now of course, I don't believe in abortions but just as emphatically, I don't believe in killing those who do. Norrie, I really do hope you continue to study and pray on this matter as it will be very important to you in the future. Blessings to both you and Angel. Country Girl |
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6 | Denounce militant Islam? | Matt 5:44 | Norrie | 131707 | ||
I would think that the fanatical so called Christians who kill abortion doctors are just "so called" christians but they are what gives Christians a bad name, so is that Phelps bunch. There is a right way and a wrong way of going about things. The "wrong way" people who aren't denounced by the "right way" people are being seen as condoned regardless of what crime they are committing if they don't call wrong (sin) wrong. There is a right way and wrong way of doing things. | ||||||
7 | Denounce militant Islam? | Matt 5:44 | Country Girl | 131709 | ||
I'm sure you've heard the expression: "All it takes for evil to succeed is for the good, moral folks in the world to remain silent." The devil will do the rest. I wish I could recall who said those words. Maybe you or DocT knows. Blessings to you. Country Girl |
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8 | Denounce militant Islam? | Matt 5:44 | Emmaus | 131714 | ||
English philosopher Edmund Burke said, ‘The only thing necessary for the triumph [of evil] is for good men to do nothing.’ |
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9 | Denounce militant Islam? | Matt 5:44 | Country Girl | 131716 | ||
Thanks, Emmanus. I knew one of you intellectual sharpies would come to my rescue. I guess it's sorta like the tendancy for people to come up with quotes that aren't really in the Bible. We do seem to take certain liberties with famous quotes from the past. I do sincerely appreciate your great knowledge and handling of God's Word. Blessings to you, my dear friend. Country Girl |
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