Bible in general (Archive 1)

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Subject: Is harsh language appropriate?

Bible Note: 1 Pet 3:15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence;

Yes, Jesus used harsh language -- when he was speaking to the religious sinners and hypocrites of his day, the Pharisees and other Jewish religious leaders. I agree that discernment is needed, but it is generally lacking among not a few of the performers at this circus. (Not meaning you, Joe. Not at all meaning you.)

Joe, I honestly do NOT mean you when I say this: Unfortunately some of the more vocal denizens of this circus/forum imply that there is no way (other than to use their own individual infallibility) to distinguish between error, heresy and apostasy, which to them are the only three options. To them there is no such thing as a mere difference of opinion over secondary issues. Again, Joe, I DO NOT include you in this number. While I may not agree with everyone or anyone on every last detail of interpretation, I sincerely respect you and your postings, which I have followed with interest for several months now.

Are Christians to judge? They sure are. This isn't rocket science, folks. With any concordance and a little digging, anyone with an open mind can plainly see that the Christian's duty to make right judgment, discernment, and appraisal is clearly spelled out in the scriptures

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