Bible Question:
This is a re-post of a question I asked yesterday. Someone responded without answering the question and it has since gotten "buried". I would like to ask it one more time in the hopes someone can shed some light: I recently read an article by a pastor who I deeply respect. He brought up the topic of corporate imprecations (curses) on those who are driving a particular evil agenda (I am not going to get into what the agenda is because I do not want to get into an issue other than my question). He referred to them as God's enemies (since they are actively and agressively promoting ungodliness) and are appropriate targets of the Church's holy curses. I have never heard of church curses. Anybody have any thoughts, insights, explanations on this topic? Thanks. |
Bible Answer: figgy - The mission of Christ's followers is to make disciples of all nations," to"preach the gospel to every creature." (Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:15). The Christian world view is not, and has never been, the secular world view; thus, Christians should never engage in compromise in matters of faith and practice. But I know nothing of Scripture empowering the church to hurl "holy curses" against its adversaries. It's a term that I believe is ill conceived and foreign to NT teaching on the role of the church. --Hank |