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NASB | James 2:8 ¶ If, however, you are fulfilling the royal law according to the Scripture, "YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF," you are doing well. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | James 2:8 ¶ If, however, you are [really] fulfilling the royal law according to the Scripture, "YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF [that is, if you have an unselfish concern for others and do things for their benefit]" you are doing well. [Lev 19:18] |
Subject: Church is kidnapped to Sodom! |
Bible Note: 2 Corinthians 6:3 "We put no obstruction in anybody's way, we give no offense in anything, so that no fault may be found and our ministry blamed or discredited." That was my reference. She was offended and it was an obstruction to her praise and worship. It was getting between she and God. That's not important? Christ meets us and forgives us where we are. If the pastor has repented, I'm not worried about him. Though for the offense to his ministry I don't see how he can get out of publically repenting and asking forgiveness from his congregation. And as for the church-- excuse me, but I worship Christ. Not my church or my pastor. I love Christ and He doesn't get offended. He aches for the sinner and wants them/us under his wings like baby chicks. But this woman is distressed and that is my concern. Yes, the instructions in Matthew should be followed. I agree wholeheartedly. I am learning that the Bible has a solution or instructions for just about any situation, but where did you get in the Bible that there was even any chance that God would strike him dead for continuing to preach and teach the Gospel? If he has repented and is forgiven.... and go to 2 Corinthians where Paul himself said he told them this to test their obedience, and since they had passed the test and obeied, they should bring him back in and comfort him so as to confound the devil. How do you get God is going to strike him dead from that???? And how can you teach poor Ivory313 that she should be so unforgiving and hard hearted when she is already so wounded? I would hope that she would go through the steps of Matthew with a saddened but obedient and determined heart. It must be done, but if she does it to be hurtful to him...I'm afraid I just don't understand your point of view. |