Originally posted by @eladarJesus sees us and knows our frames and the darkened world we live in. He is reaching out to a sinful world who hates Him. If He were not tolerant we would not be relying on His grace, instead we would be suffering His wrath in full.
Tell me, is Jesus tolerant of beliefs concerning good and evil other than God's?
Originally posted by @kellyjayHe reaches out, but how does he react to those that reject him after he reaches out?
Jesus sees us and knows our frames and the darkened world we live in. He is reaching out to a sinful world who hates Him. If He were not tolerant we would not be relying on His grace, instead we would be suffering His wrath in full.
When he sent out disciples in groups of two what did he say to do if the people reject his teachings?
Does he say to be tolerant and accepting of them?
Originally posted by @eladarMatthew 15:13-14 English Standard Version (ESV)
He reaches out, but how does he react to those that reject him after he reaches out?
When he sent out disciples in groups of two what did he say to do if the people reject his teachings?
Does he say to be tolerant and accepting of them?
He answered, “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be rooted up. Let them alone; they are blind guides. And if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit.”
Did Jesus hang out and call people names day in and out? There may have been a few
times He did rebuke those against Him, but He spent His time reaching out to the lost. Of
course there are those against Him, the whole world is against God and rejects Him.
That however is where the sinners are, who He died for, don't forget that, His love for us
while we were yet sinners, is what it is really all about. Anyone can condemn a sinner,
anyone can call another names, find faults we all have them! It is Jesus' grace and mercy
that separates sinners from the dark world, that pulls us out of this evil place and gives
us hope. Are you all about condemnation or sharing the blood of Jesus to a dark and
fallen world?
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Originally posted by @eladarTo those that reject their preaching He said, shake the dust off your feet and move on.
He reaches out, but how does he react to those that reject him after he reaches out?
When he sent out disciples in groups of two what did he say to do if the people reject his teachings?
Does he say to be tolerant and accepting of them?
He didn't say brow beat them day in and out, He wants us to be better than that.
Matthew 10:14
And if anyone will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet when you leave that house or town.
Originally posted by @kellyjayHe did not say brow beat them, but he did not say call them sister either.
To those that reject their preaching He said, shake the dust off your feet and move on.
He didn't say brow beat them day in and out, He wants us to be better than that.
Matthew 10:14
And if anyone will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet when you leave that house or town.
I am simply expressing truth as God has stated it and people who claim to be Christian around here take offense and call it being a bigot.
So speaking of Matthew 10:14, would this be the response of a bigot or someone who accepts other opinions?
Originally posted by @kellyjayI think you'd do better asking Suzi about calling people names.
Matthew 15:13-14 English Standard Version (ESV)
He answered, “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be rooted up. Let them alone; they are blind guides. And if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit.”
Did Jesus hang out and call people names day in and out? There may have been a few
times He did rebuke those against Him ...[text shortened]... hope. Are you all about condemnation or sharing the blood of Jesus to a dark and
fallen world?
Originally posted by @eladarOkay! So why do you continue when Jesus said walk away? You realize you could be doing
He did not say brow beat them, but he did not say call them sister either.
I am simply expressing truth as God has stated it and people who claim to be Christian around here take offense and call it being a bigot.
So speaking of Matthew 10:14, would this be the response of a bigot or someone who accepts other opinions?
more harm than good? You want to put stumbling blocks in front of people who may want
Jesus, but instead of hearing about God's grace, they see this crap!
Originally posted by @kellyjaySo why do I continue, because there are people here who would spread lies. It is called contending for the faith. Why should the only voice out there be Satan's?
Okay! So why do you continue when Jesus said walk away? You realize you could be doing
more harm than good? You want to put stumbling blocks in front of people who may want
Jesus, but instead of hearing about God's grace, they see this crap!
Originally posted by @eladarI'm not proud, if she agrees I'll take a penny from her and a nickel from you, I'm that close
You'd make more money if you got a penny for every time Suzi did.
to retirement. The two of you loving people who never call anyone names, could make me
rich beyond my wildest dreams....just don't ask me to give back any money for the names
I've called people....I don't want to go there, seeing how I'm on a roll right now thinking
about this windfall I fell into. 🙂
Originally posted by @eladarListen, if you can show me some place where Satan isn't affecting someone let me know.
So why do I continue, because there are people here who would spread lies. It is called contending for the faith. Why should the only voice out there be Satan's?
I know in scripture he does his level best to trip up God's people, the worse thing he can
do is get us to hate someone God loves, which is everyone.
Originally posted by @kellyjayThis is your downfall, you are blind to what Paul described as his own failings and those who reject God's truth. You see no difference between the repentant sinner and the one who believes the sin is fine.
Listen, if you can show me some place where Satan isn't affecting someone let me know.
I know in scripture he does his level best to trip up God's people, the worse thing he can
do is get us to hate someone God loves, which is everyone.
