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NASB | Matthew 28:19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 28:19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations [help the people to learn of Me, believe in Me, and obey My words], baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, |
Bible Question:
Steve, very true. I do believe that at certain times strong words are necessary to shake things up, as it were. However, I don't recall Jesus exhorting us to denigrate the person who is doing the action, but to rebuke the person FOR the action. I also don't recall Jesus or any of the disciples "starting the fights". They didn't allow themselves to be walked on, but neither did they initiate the confrontation. Sin is what starts the confrontation, therefore the rebuke should be toward the sin. Some people are still hardheaded even after the sin is pointed out. At that point, a "HEY YOU, you're on the wrong path because of xyz" is necessary. But a "HEY STUPID, YOU'RE NOT SMART because of xyz" is never called for. Plus, why must people assume the worst and take offense right away? Why not let the fight come to you instead of going on the defensive? All Christians know that Satan and his cohorts cannot help but pick fights, and if they don't, they soon will if they continue to walk in faith and increasing understanding. So, we should be patient, one will get a chance to flex spiritual muscle. In Christ, Estelle |
Bible Answer: Hello Estelle I agree. I just reviewed Joe's comments to Coffee. There are no attacks on his person, only his ideas. Joe asked for Scriptural answers and got none. As I have read Joe's comments over time, I have found a great deal of dogmatic theology (Do I hear an "Amen?") and forcefulness but no attempt to destroy people. Go back and look for yourself. Steve |