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NASB | Matthew 5:44 "But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 5:44 "But I say to you, love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, [Prov 25:21, 22] |
Subject: Denounce militant Islam? |
Bible Note: Hi, Norrie! I understand your frustration! But there is no Command from Jesus to use hatred or confrontational tactics against those who persecute Christians: Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (Romans 12:14, 17-21) As Tim Morant mentioned, Christians are bound by the Word and while governments must, at times, resort to violence to achieve peace (preservation) in no way does that means that they must operate in an all-out genocidal assault! Sadly, the problem with the terrorist machine is that fake religion has been breeding killers who believe that they are the hand of their god and that all, including defenseless infants and the elderly are justified targets of their hatret... This problem (their continual assault on life) is not endemic of Christendom! It has been fomented by a society that hates: exalting murderers as just killers while thirsting for the demise of all whom they deem insignificant. Ever remember reading some idiotic nonsense about how America caused the cowrdly assault on September eleven? Ever seen the media portraying terrorists in a bad light?, sanctioning any of their atrocities?, divulging their plans/whereabouts?, seeking to get to the bottom of their cowardice (the killing babies and other non-military people)?, ever seen the world's opinion (all those bleeding-heart activists) criticise any terrorist/s for dismembering or decapiting infants or any other people? The terrorists' agenda has never been peace! That is crystal clear, as History has witnessed their assaults taking place while others were in the midst of peace accord councils! They are ever eager to shed innocent blood, but they never confront their oppressive governments (as testefied by Saddams oppression and exploitations and others like him)! These people hide behind the farce of a religion that is more interested in keeping the status quo, then feeding their children or providing education/medicine for the needy. As Christians we are Commanded by Christ Himself to love our enemy and those who persecute us (Matthew 5:43-48)... As Americans, if we are called by our government to defend the nation against their evil assault we must be willing,as far as our abilities allows... but as Christians we cannot but pray for their enlightenment, offer them aide if they need it and we are able to provide it, and keep ourselves from seeking revenge (as it happened against some that were being held as POW)! God Bless! Angel |