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1 | Where is your faith? | Deut 7:2 | charis | 24294 | ||
Dear coop1, Blessings in the name of Jesus! You see, satan has already been granted authority over the earth. Presently death and sin reign here, except in the hearts of those who know Jesus. One day, our Lord will return and reclaim His creation, but until that day, we are strangers in a strange land. "Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves." Matthew 10:16 NASB We are commanded to be meek (like Jesus) AND shrewd as serpents. To me, this speaks of a bit of common sense and propriety. Pacifism to the point of fatalism does not seem wise. Please, do not portray military personnel as 'consumed by evil,' 'slaughterers,' or holding 'a gruesome satisfaction in killing and war.' I have never met such a person except in the civilian community. My own family and military acquaintances are anything but warmongers, but always pray for peace, first. But when common sense and mutual respect break down to the point of violence, these men and women are courageous enough to put their lives on the line for such as you and me. You seem to be calling any military action 'aggression,' while at the same time relegating the victims of terrorism or violence to 'bad karma' or perhaps a strange form of Christian martyrdom. I may one day be called to sacrifice my life for the sake of the name of Christ. This I will do gladly. But I cannot 'surrender' willingly and to a psychopath simply to 'show' my faith, nor will I allow my family to come to harm and say "sho-ga-nai" and blame God. ("sho-ga-nai" means 'nothing can be done') I am sorry that you are angry, truly I am. This is but one man's opinion. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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2 | Where is your faith? | Deut 7:2 | coop1 | 24319 | ||
I know that satan has been given power over the earth. But as the anti christ, he will be in a position of government leadership-literally. I do not in any way consider the young men and women "evil" because of their place in the military. However, from the many comments that I have heard from government leaders and ctizens alike...there are those who DO take pleasure in this war! As for "karma", I do not even believe in such a thing. To me, this is a term used mostly in occult type converstaion. You are misunderstanding every statement I have made. These men are victims so to speak...however, they are victims of satan. "For if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world has blinded them which believe not, lest the image of God, should shine unto them. For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus, as Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus sake." (2Corinthians 4:3-5) Many are blinded by satan. Again I stress...this is a spiritual war, not with flesh and blood! Sit back and do nothing? I don't think so! We must do all we can do to win this spiritual battle. We win it by DOING God's word, so as to get our heartfelt prayers answered. We do it by praying for laborers, now that the field is ready for harvest. We do it by laboring ourselves and offering all we have to God. We are called to Do the word of God so as not to decieve ourselves. God created ALL men...including the terrorist. We are made in His image and to physically harm one another, is making a big intrusion on God's most prized creation...man. And I do not blame God...rather I understand that these things must take place so that the Kingdom can come. And I do understand that His will must be done...so that He can deliver all the promises set before us of peace eternally. There for I say..God's will be done. Any sacrafice that we make for Jesus sake, will one day be greatly rewarded...even so, we are called to sacrafice. Jesus set the example...He did not lift a finger toward the madmen, psychopaths that beat Him and hung Him on the cross! Rather, He prayed for them...which distinguishs us from the heathen. God sacraficed His only Son for us...and some of us will be called to sacrafice ours for Him...in this, we count our suffering for Christ sake, blessing. coop1 |
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3 | Where is your faith? | Deut 7:2 | charis | 24337 | ||
Dear coop1, Greetings in the name of Jesus! I really don't think that I am misunderstanding you at all. I just don't agree that murderers and terrorists are victims, nor do I think that we are the same as them to pursue civil and social justice. Indeed there IS a battle in the spiritual realm, one that I participate in continually. But we are talking about a temporal, present-day, real, physical battle against those that are determined to snuff us out! I believe that we have a God-commanded social responsibility to defend our freedom. I do not think that we should 'go into the mountains' as one poster wrote, nor do I believe that we should 'just' pray for these people and 'not lift a finger.' Are we to just forgive drunk drivers that kill innocents, too? Are we to not discipline children that bully others? Are we to just allow 'whatever' to happen? No! We are taught in the Bible to discipline those who sin. Sadly, in order to discipline someone holding a loaded gun, we must hold a similar weapon. Of course, we should pray for wisdom and divine help that we would not have to use our weapon. Often, this prayer is answered. But at times, there is no reasoning. Sad, but a civic and social reality. Sacrifice is fine, but foolishness and irresponsibility are not pleasing to God. It would seem that we have arrived at an impasse. Peace in Christ Jesus, charis |
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4 | Where is your faith? | Deut 7:2 | coop1 | 24350 | ||
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds;) casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of christ; and having a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. Our "job" is too cast down those things that exalt themselves against God...including the spirits that proclaim a different god, and the spirits that proclaim the right to pridefully judge and condemn men under the pretense of being 'justified'. Do we just forgive drunk drivers you ask? Yes...we must forgive to be forgiven. Does that mean they escape punishment here and in the next life? No I still feel as though you are dismissing the power of the prayer of the righteous. Saying things like, "we should do more than 'just' pray." We must watch what we do, and follow God closely so as not to give those spirits who would blame the ministry, the edge to do so...If we hate or give way to killing for justice sake or any reason, we have an accuser standing ready to reveal these imperfections and work them to his benefit, discrediting the gospel... Give no offense in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed: But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distress, In stripes, in punishments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings; By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned, By truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteouness on the right hand and the left, By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true; As unknown and yet well known; as dying, and, behold we live; as chastened, and not killed; As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things. 2Corinthians 6:3-10 Please do not disregard the power behind a person who is obeying the word of God...through which the Holy Spirit is working. From such. "just a prayer"...is a very mighty weapon! God has the might to wipe out entire nations because of a single prayer from a single man of God! This is the consequence of no small weapon! |
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5 | Where is your faith? | Deut 7:2 | charis | 24466 | ||
Dear coop1, Greetings in Jesus' name! You may note that I have never denied the import of prayer or spiritual warfare. Please trust that I am fully aware of the things you speak of, and an ardent participant in the things of the Holy Spirit. I know that we must love and forgive our enemies, and I believe that I have made progress in this area. :-) But we cannot love and forgive to the point of ignoring the victims of anti-social behavior. Therefore, all crime and sin must have consequence in the here and now. Truly, I believe that the Lord can apprehend even the most hardened criminal. On earth, I cannot judge these things, I give them to He who will judge. In the meantime, I am charged to obey the laws of the land that has been given me. Don't misinterpret my zeal for justice as personal revenge. This is NOT the case! It is simply that I am capable of walking in the spiritual realm AT THE SAME TIME that I perceive and walk in the natural realm. BOTH are required of us. :-) Blessings and peace in Christ Jesus, charis |
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6 | Where is your faith? | Deut 7:2 | coop1 | 24476 | ||
We are called to be seperate from the world. While we walk in it...our hearts are to be in a different place. Just the fact that you agree with the unbeliever about this matter...would cause me to wonder. coop1 | ||||||
7 | Where is your faith? | Deut 7:2 | charis | 24488 | ||
Dear coop1, You know, I have not once cast doubt on your faith or 'wondered about you.' I must say that your implications regarding my faith and spirituality are rude. I count it spiritual arrogance to consider your stand 'spiritual' while others are not. I envy your total confidence that you are right with God. Though I trust God unwaveringly, I have never come to the conclusion that I am worthy of righteousness. I, for one, have had enough of your musings, assumptions, and oblique accusations of 'blood lust' and warmongering. Not once have I said that war is good or Godly or fun. I simply note that discipline and justice are necessary for any kind of social order, and that God has commanded us to obey the laws of the land He has given us. By the way, I do not 'agree with the unbeliever' about this matter. That is an incindiary comment, unworthy of one who names Christ as Lord. We are strangers in a strange land, yes! But, for a time we ARE here! There are some religions that teach that the physical world is not real, it is but an illusion. Christianity is not one of them. I assure you that though we are to look toward heaven on this journey, we are to keep our feet firmly attached to the ground until He releases us from our temporal walk. Peace in Christ Jesus, charis |
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8 | Where is your faith? | Deut 7:2 | coop1 | 24491 | ||
So be it...but you still have not shown me where this war against terrorism is anything more than a political ploy. coop1 | ||||||
9 | Where is your faith? | Deut 7:2 | charis | 24494 | ||
Dear coop1, Well, DUH! All war is political. At least we now know that YOUR agenda is a political one. :-) In Christ Jesus, charis |
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10 | Where is your faith? | Deut 7:2 | coop1 | 24495 | ||
I beg to differ, war is only political on a surface level...underneath, war is a battle between good and evil...just like I have been saying all along. Careful...your Godly love is showing. :-) coop1 |
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11 | Where is your faith? | Deut 7:2 | Radioman | 24505 | ||
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