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NASB | 1 John 3:17 But whoever has the world's goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 3:17 But whoever has the world's goods (adequate resources), and sees his brother in need, but has no compassion for him, how does the love of God live in him? |
Subject: Are silent protests scriptural? |
Bible Note: Dear Hank, I agree. But how would you suggest one goes about stopping this practice scripturally besides preaching the gospel, electing Godly officials and prayer? I put forth that by the time a young lady is walking into an abortion clinic this may not be the best time to try and preach to her. However, if one would offer a helping hand in saving her child...i.e. a place to stay, help with medical bills, adopting her child when it is born, then she would be more open to the gospel. Also, many girls getting abortions are saved and know what they are doing is wrong, but are scared and ashamed of their moral failure and therefore believe (falsely or not) that they can not turn to their families for help. The condemnation heaped upon them by these silent protests, do more harm than good, in my opinion. It certainly doesn't stop a single young lady stop and turn around and decide to keep her baby as these protesters readily admit to being true. The solution, I believe is to be willing to give of one's substance to help her out. This is a solution I see as having a scriptural base in 1 John 3:17. Hoping to save some, Bows44 |