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21 | Did American Revolution violate Rom 13:1 | Rom 13:1 | wilmap | 157607 | ||
Kal, You're familiar with the saying: "Those who forget the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them." That's why its not moot. We may claim to love God, but how we react to what his inspired Word teaches will reveal our true thoughts, even the very intentions of the heart. I won't comment on your suggestion that persons with concerns like mine relocate, but I assure you that true Christians can be found in these lands as well. These will have to consider the same questions that I am encouraging us to consider. The majority of "Christians" in Germany in the late 1930's rationalized their allegiance to the Nazi regime. "Do not put your trust in princes, in mortal men, who cannot save." (Ps 146:3) |
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22 | Did American Revolution violate Rom 13:1 | Rom 13:1 | wilmap | 157548 | ||
AH, What's up Doc? Can you explain how "God dealt with this question"? I'm not sure what God's role was in the American Revolution. I've been doing research since I read your comments, and am unable to find any facts to support your statements. Everything I read indicates that the British Empire was the "govererning authority" over the colonies. Additionally, I've learned that Sam Adams brewery was affected by British legislation, at times to its detriment, and this appears to have lead to much anomosity and hostility from Adams toward Britain. Yes, the love of money is the root of all sorts of injury, and attempting to reap by sowing in the soil of Satan's world will not yield Christlike fruitage. James said: "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves." (1:22) This is why such discussions are vital to our approved standing before God. At Romans 13, Paul gives clear and straight-forward counsel to Christians living under the Roman yoke, one far more oppressive than that of the British Empire on the colonies. Satan is the ruler of this materialistic world, and he has successfully mislead the overwhelming majority, including professed Christians, into believing their worship is acceptable to God, when in fact it is not. "If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." (James 1:26,27) Mr. Adams had an unbridled tongue that did not "honor" and "respect" those in authority. He even went so far as to refuse a direct command to "pay Caesar what is Caesar's." Yes, he "was polluted by the world." We need to imitate the faith of one's like the apostle Paul, not worldly people like Sam Adams. Then our heavenly Father will exalt us in due time. I hope you'll agree that I'm only advocating the handling of God's word of truth correctly. Wilma |
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23 | Does the warning against tattoos apply | Lev 19:28 | wilmap | 157250 | ||
As has been noted, the source of such practices is false religion. The source of a practice is important, since God is jealous for the faithfulness of his servants. Like a husband is rightfully jealous for his wife and would question her desire to put pictures of an old boyfriend on the bedroom dresser, we should not incite God to jealousy by adopting practices rooted in paganism. Illustration: Someone offers you a piece of candy. Would you take it if informed that it was found in the gutter? Food for thought. |
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