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NASB | 1 Corinthians 13:1 If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 13:1 ¶ If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love [for others growing out of God's love for me], then I have become only a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal [just an annoying distraction]. |
Bible Question:
We live in a time now more than ever where our faith and our right to express our faith is being challenged. Can we afford as followers of Jesus Christ to remain silent any longer? Is there any such thing as a neutral christian? |
Bible Answer: Ah! Lionheart, I would almost tend to agree, but didn't Jesus even command Peter to lay down his weapon when the opposition sought out the Messiah to persecute him? (a carnal 'atta boy' to Peter for lopping off an ear before hand).Read, study, and then meditate on 1 Corinthians 13 and also 1 and 2 John. You see, it ain't about us. It is all about the Most High and Exalted God, by Whom all things in heaven and earth and beneath the earth were created, and His plan to restore man to his rightful place of dominion on this earth. This was accomplished through his only begotten son, Jesus! And who stole the dominating position? That's correct! Satan did. Read the first chapter of Genesis again. You will surely find that God 'spoke' His Will for the earth and He also 'spoke' His Will for man. His 'spoken' Word will accomplish His Perfect Will (always remember that God will not change). Now, comparing our time with the Apostolic Period, both theologians and secular historians have found writings and notes telling of great persecutions against the christians of Paul's time. If memory serves me, approximately 100 followers a day were being killed for many, many years. I believe my figure may be a bit to conservative. Whatever the truth is, know that the Righteousness of God by Christ Jesus will continually be challenged until Satan has been locked away in hell! A neutral christian? Hmm! Now there's a few different ways to answer this question. For my preference I'll give you this answer; If you have been baptised into the Body of Christ through confession, you have been made a joint heir with Christ to the kingdom of God where He alone reigns Supreme! And since Jesus paid the cost (Gal 4:4-5) for our salvation with his shed blood and has reconciled us back to Almighty God through His body (Col 1:22), you should seek to do the Will of Him whom has overcome the tiranny of the evil lord of this world. Pray without ceasing and be bold to witness to others while present on this world so that those who are still lost to God may be saved (John 17). Read the Word of God as a Son of God while praying for wisdom and understanding not as a disbelieving critic. You will begin to understand that you are not of this world, but reside here as royalty through Jesus's name and only under his authority. With LOVE the meek shall inheret the earth not a movie star with an AK-47 assault rifle. If this doesn't help you at all, then please, repose your question. |
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