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NASB | Exodus 20:4 ¶ "You shall not make for yourself an idol, or any likeness of what is in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the water under the earth. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Exodus 20:4 ¶ "You shall not make for yourself any idol, or any likeness (form, manifestation) of what is in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the water under the earth [as an object to worship]. |
Subject: "What did Jesus look like?" |
Bible Note: Please believe me that the only "enemy" I was referring to was the one that comes to kill, steal, and destroy (John 10:10). However, those who are hostile to the Gospel are allowing satan to use them to be enemies of the cross, nonetheless (Phi 3:18). We are not obligated to give satan a stage to stand on, and an audience to listen to him, in order for him to spue out his lies. I had a little book one time called “Christianity, The Faith That Makes Sense". I gave it away to help someone who had some legitimate unanswered questions about Christianity. I don't remember where I got it or where another one may be available, but you might do an internet search and come up with something. It offered some real answer to some of the legitimate questions for those who were seeking to know more about Christianity. It might help you in your mission, but be sure that the answer you offer are given to true seekers. A good test would be to first ask, “If I can give offer you a reasonable answers to your questions, would you consider becoming a Christian?” If their answer is no, or their response is scorn or ridicule, move on to someone who’s heart is open to the Gospel. Otherwise, you might be violating Jesus’s words in Mat 7:6" "Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces.” The ones referred to as “dogs and swine” here are those who have hardened their hearts to the point of rejecting the gospel with hostility and ridicule. Jesus never dealt with these people in a way as to try to answer their every question they brought up (made up!). Casting the “pearls” of the gospel to these might open up the Gospel up to scorn and ridicule. This does not mean to ever let up in sharing the Gospel, as you are doing, but realize that it is a glorious thing that God has committed to our trust (1Ti 1:11). Pray that the Holy Spirit will give you the gift of discernment to find hearts who are willing to accept. Continue being salt and light! Mat 5:13-16 retxar |