Subject: God love the senner but hate the sin |
Bible Note: Dear Steve, You've asked me to give you precise Scripture texts that will prove that God has limits on His authority. All I need do is point to your own life; for if you have not exercised a perfect, flawless character, then you have not yet fully submitted to the authority of God. And I'm pretty confident that God has not forced you to obey Him... which ultimately means His authority to rule over you is limited by your own free will. God has given each of us the right to choose whether we want to obey Him or not, which naturally places a limitation on His authority to rule. Yes, I understand God's RIGHT to rule, but that doesn't mean He will use coercion or manipulation or threats of violence to enforce that right. I hear all your "Scripture proof texts" and I commend you for knowing them. Now go learn what this means: "I desire mercy, and not sacrifice." Scripture is not a weapon, to be used against other people. It is not a tool to prove one man right against another. It is a personal, intimate teaching device, given to us by God for the purpose of training us to be like Him. And, as far as your statement on "God Himself has said we are sinners!" You are trying to make your point by quoting an English translation of a very ancient Greek document. Learn first what the word "sinners" mean in the original language in which it was penned, and then we can discuss the issue further. And finally, Steve, I am not "teaching" anything. I am merely sharing my views of God's wonderful Word with people I thought were also interested in sharing their views with me. I did not come here to argue, but rather, to lend loving and gentle support to anyone who might need comforting. Perhaps I came to the wrong place. |