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NASB | Matthew 10:13 "If the house is worthy, give it your blessing of peace. But if it is not worthy, take back your blessing of peace. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 10:13 "If [the family living in] the house is worthy [welcoming you and your message], give it your [blessing of] peace [that is, a blessing of well-being and prosperity, the favor of God]. But if it is not worthy, take back your blessing of peace. |
Bible Question:
When do you bless and when is it time to remove your blessing? I am new here and trying this a 2nd time. I usually post on another board that has really been over run. One individule in particular, I feel, is either evil or has an evil spirit. As he constantly mocks for the rape and murder of my daughter (yes I know its just to get to me, bu evil that comes out the mouth comes from the heart). The reason this is my 2nd attempt is he followed me here and flooded my 1st attempt to get it disabled... As you can see below, I always sign my posts with a quick "bless". My question is based on these two passages: Luke 6:28 "bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you." Matthew 10: 13 "If the house is worthy, give it your blessing of peace. But if it is not worthy, take back your blessing of peace. 14 "Whoever does not receive you, nor heed your words, as you go out of that house or that city, shake the dust off your feet." So, WWJD??? Continue to offer prayers and blessings for him, or remove the blessing and dust my feet? Bless...ArtS P.S. Usually my only reply to him is a cut and paste as to his heart and why I won't converse with him. But even with the cut and paste, my question still remains... |
Bible Answer: Greetings Rom831! I saw your first post and the reply. I didn't respond because I could tell something was up, but I wasn't sure what! First of all, let me express my sorrow and support for you. You have been through a difficult exprerience, and no one in their right mind should mock you about it. Having said that, I do believe that Scripturally we must always pray for and seek the best for even those who do evil to us. I have a situation with my oldest daughter where she has been led into a devastating life of sin by older men. There is nothing that I can do legally. As a father, I don't wish these individuals to be blessed. But, as a Christian, I pray that God will save and bless them. Concerning your protaganist, you have made your point to him. I would say that you need not ever respond to him again! When you do, he wins! Just turn him over to God and let God deal with him. As for this Forum, I doubt that you will see him here again. May God Richly Bless you my Friend! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |