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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] |
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Bible Note: You said: "Actually it did, they cast a silent vote against those that they opposed." I almost wrote the same thing! My non-vote is a vote of "no confidence." You also state: "And since God has placed us under this particular governmental style should we say this is wrong and therefore I refuse to take my rightful position in that Government?" Remember, what holds true now or in one country must hold true later and in any country. Christians have been faced with the death for failure to purchase a political card in some third world nations undergoing civil war. I assure you that neither party best represented Bible teachings and both had innocent blood all over themselves. It's easy to look at things from an American perspective and conclude that God must be using this government. I keep reminding myself that Satan is the ruler of this world. |