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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: Hi Doc, I totally agree with what you are saying, but I was thinking on a smaller more individualistic scale. Based on 1 John 3:17 one is expected to do some practical things for people other than pray for them. We are expected to give of our time and resources to help. You know...be a good Samaritan. Yes, we should get in our prayer closets and seek God's face and plead for forgiveness and mercy. Then get out and put our faith into practice in a practical way. So, I guess the answer to my original question as to the scriptural validity of silent protests is...no- there is none. We can pray, preach/teach, elect Godly leaders and help some of these girls as we are able. We can also train up our children in the ways of God and mentor them through to a God-ordained marriage, then maybe there will be a lesser need for the abortion clinics. Raise up a Godly generation and in a generation we will have a Godly Nation again. Thank you for helping to clarify/validate that. It always helps me to talk things out. :-) Yours in Christ, Bows44 |