WWJD? In his own Words:

New King James Version | 1st Century A.D. | Matthew Mark Luke & John

[Guyin4Os]

Nuttin' like taking texts out of context and using them as a pretext for error.

[jkl1122]

Death Penalty "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do." [Luke 23:34]
You totally missed the point on this one. This is not a statement against the death penalty. Christ was asking His Father to forgive them for killing the Son of God even though He was innocent.

[chapin2500]

No kidding. The entire Book has to be read to truly understand it.

[Preachin']

"Organized Religion ?you are like whitewashed tombs which indeed appear beautiful outwardly, but inside are full of dead men's bones and all uncleanness. Even so you also outwardly appear righteous to men, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.? [Matt 23:27-28] "

I fail to see the validity of using this scripture against "organized religion".

[escapefromboston]

Pinging just to watch everyone take this apart.

[peyton randolph]

According to the late Rev. Sam Kinison, Jesus would be yelling at his disciples to get a ladder and a pair of pliers.

[Rammer]

Crime & Punishment But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. [Matt 5:39] To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your tunic either. [Luke 6:29] Death Penalty "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do." [Luke 23:34]

Looks like we need to empty out are prisons and dismantle the entire criminal justice system. According to your logic.

[Skooz]

Congratulations.

You have scriptures posted for every one of your topics that have nothing whatsoever to do with any of your topics.

That must have been hard.

[Preachin']

"...take nothing for the journey except a staff--no bag, no bread, no copper in their money belts-- but to wear sandals, and not to put on two tunics.? [Mark 6:8-9]"

Do you ever wear shoes?

[Preachin']

"You gave Me no kiss, but this woman has not ceased to kiss My feet since the time I came in. [Luke 7:45]"

That was sex? Are you saying Jesus engaged in sexual activity?

[KJacob]

Income Distribution ?Take what is yours and go your way. I wish to give to this last man the same as to you.? [Matt 20:14]

This story is not about income distribution. It is about minding your own business. Jesus told the story of a man that paid workers the same rather they worked one hour or seven hours. Those that worked seven complained feeling they should be paid more than those that worked only one.

[MaryJaneNC]

how about...SO BE IT UNTO YOU AS YOUR FAITH IS?

[Paloma_55]

Sexual relations outside Marriage "He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first." [John 8:7]

And then He said to the woman "Go, and make a lifestyle of sin!"

What?!?!

He didn't?!??!!?

He said, "Go and sin no more?!??!?

But... you mean she did not go and tell everyone she was pround to be an adulterer???

[bperiwinkle7]

the headings are yours. they do not represent the text you quote. you may as well have written "cake recipe" for all the accuracy here................

[gedeon3]

Pal, you are totally lost. When you really learn about the bible, try again; for the time being, you are showing your complete ignorance.

[Jagdgewehr]

Be advised. Many, if not mostly all, the verses in the new testament address individuals or the church and not governing authorities.

[elephantlips]

I dislike delving into these topics as responses tend to be very personal and non-productive. However...

There was never a more "organized religion" than the Pharisees of bible times, that is what Jesus was referring to. Think of the Council of Churches of today and what they represent. Also, many of the seminaries no longer put stock in the divinity of Jesus or a belief in the scriptures. Aside from the "bible belt," there is a significant drop in church membership throughout organized denominations. There are always exceptions but the general trend is toward a relationship with Christ, not a denomination.

[pro610]

You left out an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.you can not quote scriptures for your own beliefs.

[Preachin']

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM ME:

This entire post was lame, and crosses the line for me.

Anyone who implies that Christ had sexual relations with a woman simply because He allowed her to kiss His feet needs to read the Word of God.

Some are afraid of having sex while standing, because it might lead to dancing. What a bunch of rubbish this is!