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To: subterfuge

Many people use this verse in an attempt to silence their critics, interpreting Jesus’ meaning as “You don’t have the right to tell me I’m wrong.” Taken in isolation, Jesus’ command “Do not judge” does indeed seem to preclude all negative assessments. However, there is much more to the passage than those three words.The Bible’s command that we not judge others does not mean we cannot show discernment. Immediately after Jesus says, “Do not judge,” He says, “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs” (Matthew 7:6). A little later in the same sermon, He says, “Watch out for false prophets.By their fruit you will recognize them” (verses 15–16). How are we to discern who are the “dogs” and “pigs” and “false prophets” unless we have the ability to make a judgment call on doctrines and deeds? Jesus is giving us permission to tell right from wrong. So God allowed the death of this man as if he ignored repeatedly the call for Salvation as his heart may have been hardened then with everyone who rejects God then may have washed his hands of him.


47 posted on 12/09/2024 7:07:37 AM PST by dpetty121263
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To: dpetty121263

You called the murdered CEO an “evil doer.” How do you know he is an evil doer? What’s your evidence of that? You state that by virtue of him being killed he must be evil and God allowed him to be taken out. You can say whatever you want to but you are making a huge assumption.

Admit it. You just want the leader of a huge company to be taken out. Must be nice to feel so superior and enlightened. And I’ll go so far as to say you are making Christians look petty and cruel. Take it up with the Lord, not me.


61 posted on 12/09/2024 9:57:43 AM PST by subterfuge (I'm a pure-blood!)
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