Mr. M Posted January 8, 2023 Group: Royal Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 743 Topics Per Day: 1.33 Content Count: 3,893 Content Per Day: 6.95 Reputation: 1,798 Days Won: 12 Joined: 10/28/2022 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/18/1956 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Luke 12: 49 I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am till it is accomplished! 51 Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth? I tell you, not at all, but rather division. 52 For from now on five in one house will be divided: three against two, and two against three. 53 Father will be divided against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. Christians above all people should be the least surprised by divisions in society. While we are instructed to “come out and be separate”, it is a challenge to set boundaries for ourselves against the world. Among Christians saved by Grace, there must be liberty of conscience for someone’s social activities. If the body of Christ judges one another based on a political spectrum, whether left or right, they fail to remain Christ centered in violation of “judge not lest you be judged.” They have every right to speak against something in society without fear of offense to someone who deems that thing acceptable. All must follow the godly admonition: Romans 14:22 Do you have faith? Have it to yourself before God. Happy is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves. The Golden Rule Luke 6: 31 And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise. 32 But if you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. Again, it is acceptable to speak freely about an issue, but directly condemning an individual, or entire domination based on that issue is an unacceptable violation of the law of liberty. How much liberty do you desire? I remember in grade school back in the 60’s, our library had the “We Were There” book series. One of those books featured Patrick Henry, whose famous quote was “Give me liberty, or give me death!” So yeah, that is a thing. Romans 12:18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peacefully with all men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Hartono Posted January 9, 2023 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 774 Topics Per Day: 0.34 Content Count: 6,950 Content Per Day: 3.05 Reputation: 1,984 Days Won: 1 Joined: 02/15/2018 Status: Offline Share Posted January 9, 2023 As Romans 12:18 advised us to live peacefully with all men, do not take Jesus words literally, Obey religious tolerance and don't force or fight with your family about their religion. Give love first, not verses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayin jade Posted January 9, 2023 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 44 Topic Count: 6,178 Topics Per Day: 0.87 Content Count: 43,798 Content Per Day: 6.20 Reputation: 11,244 Days Won: 58 Joined: 01/03/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted January 9, 2023 30 minutes ago, R. Hartono said: As Romans 12:18 advised us to live peacefully with all men, do not take Jesus words literally, Obey religious tolerance and don't force or fight with your family about their religion. Give love first, not verses. Ironic considering a thread you started asking why we are not fighting back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Hartono Posted January 9, 2023 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 774 Topics Per Day: 0.34 Content Count: 6,950 Content Per Day: 3.05 Reputation: 1,984 Days Won: 1 Joined: 02/15/2018 Status: Offline Share Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) 45 minutes ago, ayin jade said: Ironic considering a thread you started asking why we are not fighting back. What good if you fight back your family and quarreling on religion. Its different with fighting oppression. Edited January 9, 2023 by R. Hartono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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