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NASB | Romans 14:12 So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 14:12 So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. |
Bible Question:
If I weren't to accept your apology, then I couldn't ask you to accept mine, which I do, for you have just described one of my biggest faults as well... And my feelings are as yours, for this is not the way I wish to be perceived Oddly enough, this past Wednesday, just prior to services, our preacher was telling how he wanted to rebuke someone evangelizing at another preachers church which he was visiting, but for the sake of the other preacher, he didn't. Our associate preacher hadn't heard what the preacher said before the service. In his sermon, the associate preacher delivered something to this affect; " Everyone worries about hurting someone’s feelings. If what they are doing is against Gods word, then it is a Christians (duty) to inform them of Gods word, whether it hurts their feelings or not." This is what (I, George) have read in the word. Some would say that one preacher had contradicted or rebuked the other. I see no contradiction. I do see something therein that could almost be referred to as rebuke in the associates message. However, I simply can't say. What are your feelings, thoughts and scriptural foundations for such, on this matter? I invite anyone who is "Spiritually Mature" to respond this question. Please, back up whatever you "State as fact," with scripture (NOT an interpretation thereof.) If it is opinion, forgive me, but I'm simply not interested. Yes, I am BLUNT. Sometimes too blunt. I normally get the attention of others though; with my "cave man" method. I like to think of it as the same method used by John the Baptist. Of course, he lost his head over it. Paul was hated by many. And he was not as blunt as I. They both lost their lives because of their mouths. Wouldn't you say that some have to be hit hard to get their attention? My posts seem to hit many very hard. I doubt that any will die due to my posts, but hopefully some will live due to what they may have learned therein. Medicine does not often taste good, but it is a necessary tool for healing, if and only if the person taking it takes it as it was intended, NOT, as in their opinion it was intended. As the Doctor prescribed! I'm not the Doctor. I'm not even the Nurse. I am only one who delivers the medicine. If the patient doesn’t like my method of delivery, does that mean that he should not take the medicine? I’d say, it’s his health! If he don’t like me, let him get someone else. There are those who do like me. God gave me this big mouth of mine. He also gave me scripture, and if He can't use my big mouth combined with His word, to His benefit, then He AIN't GOD! But HE IS! AND I pray that He will. I also pray that if it is His will, which I believe it is, He will teach me how to control it and when to (and not to) open it!!! And anyone who would agree with that on my part, should ponder for themselves as well. Lord, help us all! cuz here we go again... George |
Bible Answer: Ezekiel 33: 8, 9 "When I say to the wicked, 'O wicked man, you will surely die,' and you do not speak out to dissuade him from his ways, that wicked man will die for his sin, and I will hold you accountable for his blood. But if you do warn the wicked man to turn from his ways and he does not do so, he will die for his sin, but you will have saved yourself." It is always our duty to warn others of their mistakes. God bless. |