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1 | Quoting equals judging? | Matt 7:1 | charis | 62880 | ||
Dear Saints, Greetings in the name of Jesus! If we quote this Scripture to a brother, are we guilty of judging? There is no doubt that Jesus had a purpose in speaking these words. The context is verses 1-5, wrapping up by speaking of hypocrisy. How can we acceptably quote this passage without being guilty of hypocrisy? Can anyone truly (totally and permanently) remove the log (or beam) that Jesus says is in our own eye? Just how big is that speck (mote) in our brother's eye? What is the importance of the comparison of a speck with a log? Peace and hope in Christ Jesus, charis |
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2 | Quoting equals judging? | Matt 7:1 | Hank | 62890 | ||
Charis, greetings. It depends on the circumstances, I'd say. "Scriptural curses" can be hurled at someone in a mean, accusatory spirit, that's for sure. I've seen it happen on this very forum. I recall that in the case of a certain former registrant -- his user account was revoked some while ago I believe -- he, upon being challenged by his peers, would respond to them with some of the most dreadful prophecies and "woe be unto you" verses in the Bible. Jesus had the authority to use the harsh words "generation of vipers" but I don't believe Hank does! --Hank | ||||||
3 | Quoting equals judging? | Matt 7:1 | charis | 62899 | ||
Dear Hank, Greetings in the name of Jesus! Well said, my friend! Indeed cursing seems to be discouraged, even 'Scriptural' curses. After a long day walking with a brother over the rigorous terrain of life in this world, we long to rest our weary feet. We sit together, sharing the incedents of the journey from our slightly different viewpoints. Your brother removes his sandals and elevates his soles, and it hits you! You now have a choice to make. Do you say, "Whoa! Your feet STINK!" Or do you get a bucket and a towel and say, "My brother, may I wash your feet?" If the latter is chosen, your friend just may say, "Thank you. Now may I wash yours?" I'm not sure if this makes any sense (I just made it up!) but I believe it expresses my heart on the issue of judging my brother. Now if I wash his feet and he tells me to wash my own stinky feet, I may just have to explain to him a few things. :-) I pray that I have the patience and love to explain to him what I just did, but calmly and nicely. Even if it takes a few times. I wish I could claim to always be calm and nice. I can't. But I want to be! Bless you and yours, my brother, in Jesus' name, charis |
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