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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: Hello All, I'm a friend of Art from the other forum that he spoke of. The other forum we go to has become a battle ground of vague apologetics, foolish criticism, and a hot-bed of anti-christian feelings. Art, myself, and one or two others are all that is left of the strong christian core that once witnessed on that forum. At one time, we were a congregation that met online to share, witness, teach, and worship together. Now, we are a few who stay there in hopes that the Holy Spirit will still work through our words on the hearts and souls of those who attack us. We have two atheists, an agnostic, a daoist or two, and several who claim no religion at all for they believe that all religions ultimately lead to God and heaven. The peculiar part is that this is called a "christian" forum, dedicated to "Christians". It isn't as large as this one, and is open to various related Christian topics. Lately, Art and myself have been hit upon hard by many of the others there, especially by the atheists and agnostics. We are both very strong in our beliefs and are rather persistant in what we hold to be true. I cannot say anything more about Art's feelings, but I have been feeling as though I should pack-up and leave them to their own devices. I am, quite frankly, sick and tired of all the oppostition and conflict that I face there. Anyway, I didn't mean to get on my soapbox. However, I did want to provide a little background information concerning what Art was talking about and asking. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |