thank you.
Good morning, Lord Jesus. Lord we are filled with gratitude and thanksgiving this weekend for what you did for us so long ago. You are the definition of a hero...you are so wonderful there are no words to speak. Because of you, we live...because of what you willingly endured, we can come before God's throne and make our voices heard.
Lord, this morning I come to you asking that you keep Terri's organs functioning and that you not let her be in pain. Receive glory by rescuing her, and let evil's tight grip begin now to loosen on the edge of this cliff. Give her parents peace and reassurance...let them know with absolutely certainty that you are there.
In Jesus name.
Awestruck, I've read that Hitler referred to himself as a Christian. Here in this case Judge Greer attended a Baptist church. The Bush brothers say they are Christians.
Scripture says we shall know a Christian by his or her fruits. This is not to say a Christian must be perfect for none of us can possibly be such. But overall, a repentant Christian will be growing in love over time. A true Christian's heart is pricked often leading to repentance. This is what we all need to pray for if indeed the Bush brothers are true Christians. God alone really knows.
So now Ralph Nader comes out to say he believes this situation is not good....
Here are my two cents on this. I know people in both camps, conservative and liberal. Most all the conservatives call themselves Christians, but not all show the consistent fruits of one. So it's clear that some people take on the "title of Christian" to achieve certain ends. It may be to establish a social network and increase business sales. It may be just loneliness and trying to find an inexpensive "country club atmosphere" to socialize in. I do not know for sure where such people are coming from, but it is clear by their fruits that they are not true Christians. Some might say that's a judgemental statement, but I find it scriptural: Mat 7:16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
How will I "know them" unless I discern by their fruits, right?
Hitler said he was a Christian so he could fool people, but his fruits showed that he plainly was not one.
As far as liberals showing compassion for this woman, yes, I know some liberals who do have compassion for other people. Compassion does not have to come from God's Spirit entirely. It is a part of being human. Even young babies will cry if they hear another baby crying.
A true Christian is not perfect and will make mistakes, but love will be a hallmark of his or her life. A non-Christian is not perfect either and will make mistakes, but lacking God's Holy Spirit the love will not be as rich as it could be if He accepted the Lord's grace. He still expresses love, but not agape love transcending tribulation.
What disturbs me most in the Terri Schiavo case is we're seeing people "calling themselves Christians" - who appear almost to not have a conscience, Greer, being a case in point.