FROM AN UPCOMING POST: And the obvious culprit which has shipwrecked the faith is nationalism. It is this love of country which has obliterated the teachings found in the New Testament. And by this unholy allegiance and love the verses that I provided must be manipulated, interpreted away, and generally made into nice little saying which have no teeth as it pertains to our attitudes and behavior. How many times must we be taught that the supreme revelation of God’s love is the death He suffered for His enemies? And how many times must we be taught that the cross is the template for an authentic Christian life? You cannot speak ill and hate sinners and still claim to be following Jesus. And just by watching your words and not joining in on the fun of a critical spirit as it pertains to unbelievers is not nearly enough. No, not nearly enough. Matt.5: 43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. 44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; 45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? 47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? 48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
Posted on: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 16:00:45 +0000
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