Are we "contagious"?

[Guest HIS girl]

Two statements I heard on the local Christian radio station on Sunday...I thought they were

quite "catchy"...but do they hit the mark? Do we reflect these statements as individuals and as a Body? Is this how we should

feel/act as individuals and the Body? I have to say that when I heard it, I started to examine myself and if I could truly

apply these statements to MYSELF.

1. We Believers have the privilege of loving people into the Kingdom.

2. Christianity - the contagious movement of Love.

Do you agree with these statements?

[Lomi]

Two statements I heard on the local Christian radio station on Sunday...I thought they were

quite "catchy"...but do they hit the mark? Do we reflect these statements as individuals and as a Body? Is this how we should

feel/act as individuals and the Body? I have to say that when I heard it, I started to examine myself and if I could truly

apply these statements to MYSELF.

1. We Believers have the privilege of loving people into the Kingdom.

2. Christianity - the contagious movement of Love.

Do you agree with these statements?

Wow, powerful, Cool Great.

I agree with these statements.

Yep, it reminds me of what St. Augustine said : " Preach the Gospel constantly and if neccesary use words."

Thanks for sharing this

lv yr sister in christ,

lomi

[Blien]

Let me ask you something. When does the privilege of Love come into play when the act of Judgment is also clearly called of us in the Bible?? I am so confused about this whole matter over the past several weeks that I came here this morning with the intent of asking but saw this topic.

Jesus said to love our enemies and our churches constantly remind us of this and noble it is. I always make sure to love. Yet. It seems as if we are missing the whole other part of the bible which calls for Judgment. The book of Proverbs is a consistent reminder that we must judge all matters regarding ourself, our day, our friends, our society and world at large. Its not something that is sparsely writing as a reminder, its there in Proverbs verse by verse.

So here is my question. When does love overlook judgment and judgment overlook love?

[Believer1997]

I do agree.... As contagious as Christian love can be, I think negative, mean and spiteful is also contagious.... We must always guard against those feelings. God Bless you!!!

[Guest HIS girl]

And when does the privilege of Love come to play when the act of Judgement is also clearly called of us in the Bible? I am so confused about this whole matter that I came here this morning with the intent of asking.

Jesus said to love our enemies and our churches constantly remind us of this and noble it is. I always make sure to love. Yet. It seems as if we are missing the whole other part of the bible which calls for Judgment. The book of Proverbs is a consistent reminder that we must judge all matters regarding ourself, our day, our friends, our society and world at large. Its not something that is sparsely its there in Proverbs verse by verse.

So here is my question. When does love overlook judgment and judgment overlook love?

Blien, Jesus loved folks by telling them the truth....even when it hurt - but it was a hurt that if used properly would be for the betterment of themselves. That is the love that is required of us.

[Blien]

No no no, you misunderstand me.

Lets take this verse for example and lets not go theoretical on it but practically how we can apply it for our life. Proverbs says this:

Proverbs 29:24

He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life;

He hears the oath but tells nothing.

Lets say after knowing a person for while I find out that he is a theif. I share the gospel with him/her but they refuse to hear it. Yet I hang on in love... yet as this verse says "He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life" so how do I apply the teaching of this verse? That is not to partner with this person???

[Guest HIS girl]

Take a look at these verses Blien...

about the Rich Young Ruler..

Mark 10 v 21: Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, "One thing you lack; Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven, and come, take up the cross and follow Me."

v22: But he was sad at this word and went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. NKJ Study Bible.

When Jesus looked at the rich young ruler, Jesus loved him by telling him the truth - straight talk - that was the love. Note the ruler was not impressed by the truth.

[Guest HIS girl]

No no no, you misunderstand me.

Lets take this verse for example and lets not go theoretical on it but practically how we can apply it for our life. Proverbs says this:

Proverbs 29:24

He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life;

He hears the oath but tells nothing.

Lets say after knowing a person for while I find out that he is a theif. I share the gospel with him/her but they refuse to hear it. Yet I hang on in love... yet as this verse says "He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life" so how do I apply the teaching of this verse? That is not to partner with this person???

Well in this case it is VITAL to be led by the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit will let you know whether you need to remain in this person's company or not. It has happened with me...the seeds that you have planted will be there even if it "appears" to you the person is rejecting the Gospel - it is then up to the Holy Spirit/God/Jesus for the increase of that growth in that particular person.

However, there is nothing stopping you from praying for that person.

[Guest]

Yes!

It Is His Love

"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."

Romans 5:8

That Binds The Heart

"Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him."

John 14:23

And Thrills The Believing Soul

"Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not."

1 John 3:1

Yearning To Behold The Beauty Of The LORD

"One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple"

Psalms 27:4

Singing Holy Holy Holy Is Your Name

"Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:

And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might."

Deuteronomy 6:4-5

I Love You My Beloved

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King's Kids

Tears

"They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him."

Psalms 126:5-6

And Joy

"Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts."

Jeremiah 15:16

Shouting

"Rejoice evermore.

Pray without ceasing.

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Jesus Saves!

"And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,

Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved."

Acts 2:46-47

Glory! Glory! Glory!

[Guest HIS girl]

='FresnoJoe'

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One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple"

Psalms 27:4

Amen!!