Posted on 02/04/2016 10:22:52 AM PST by SeekAndFind
President Barack Obama spoke about the nature of fear and Christ's power over death before a large annual faith-based gathering in Washington, DC.
At the National Prayer Breakfast held Thursday morning in the Nation's Capital, President Obama gave a speech based off of 2nd Timothy 1:7, which reads "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
"Fear does funny things. Fear can lead us to lash out against those who are different or lead us to try to get some 'sinister other' under control," said Obama.
"Alternatively, fear can lead us to succumb to despair, or paralysis. Or cynicism. Fear can feed our most selfish impulses and erode the bonds of community. It is a primal emotion, fear."
Obama added that "my faith tells me that I need not fear death. That the acceptance of Christ promises everlasting life and the washing away of sins."
"Faith is the great cure for fear. Jesus is a good cure for fear. God gives believers the power, the love, the sound mind required to conquer any fear," continued Obama.
"And what more important moment for that faith than right now? What better time than these changing tumultuous times to have Jesus standing beside us, steadying our minds, cleansing our hearts, pointing us towards what matters?"
Hosted by the Fellowship Foundation & US Senate and House of Representatives Prayer Breakfast Groups, the breakfast took place at the Washington Hilton Hotel.
The breakfast had several prominent attendees including religious leaders, celebrities, and members of Congress. Italian singer Andrea Bocelli performed musical selections including "Panis Angelicus" and "Amazing Grace."
Republican Congressman Robert Aderholt of Alabama, co-chair for the event alongside Democratic Congressman Juan Vargas of California, gave the opening remarks for the breakfast.
"We believe that Jesus and His reconciling power of prayer is so desperately needed these days," said Rep. Aderholt to those gathered.
"What's so maddening about the place we work is that there's so much division and it prevents us from appreciating each other and from understanding the wonderful strengths that 435 unique individuals have that we all work with."
Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, the husband-wife producer team behind the hit TV series "The Bible" and the movie "Son of God," gave the keynote speech.
Burnett and Downey spoke about their experiences as immigrants in the United States as well as their belief in the importance of being outspoken Christians in Hollywood.
Obama also focused his speech on interfaith cooperation, stressing the commonalities between the diverse faith communities of the United States.
Obama's speech at the National Prayer Breakfast will be his last as president, as next year's National Prayer Breakfast is scheduled to take place after the 2017 Inauguration.
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Matthew 7: 15-20
15 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.
Hey cool, we allways pray for this SOB at my church (because it is right to do so) maybe it finally worked?
Waiting for good fruit.....waiting.....waiting.....waiting.....
Not buying it, Obama. You are not of Christ. You are a wolf among sheep.
This same person openly praises and defends Islam.
And spent 20 years in Rev. Wright’s “church”.
what about the judgment that follows ???
Obama’s speech at the National Prayer Breakfast will be his last as president, as next year’s National Prayer Breakfast is scheduled to take place after the 2017 Inauguration.
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Matthew 7:15-20New King James Version (NKJV)
You Will Know Them by Their Fruits
15 âBeware of false prophets, who come to you in sheepâs clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. 16 You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? 17 Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Therefore by their fruits you will know them.
In the past I tried to give him the benefit of the doubt for I cannot know his heart. The last 7 yrs he has made it really hard to maintain that position
What’s he doing? Parting the waters? Where’s his rod? He’s such a phony SOB.....
How many times did he say “It’s not who we are?”
HE is not who WE ARE by any means! I wish he’d get that through his thick skull. This man hears nothing but the sound of his own voice and worships it.
Faith is the great cure, while Jesus is a good cure, is something a follower of Mohammed would say.
The NIV of Obama's verse: For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
Being of sound mind, much less self-disciplined, isn't something Obama is ever likely to be known for.
A bit of scripture, from the book of Timothy, Obama and those who take seriously his false teachings should consider is 2 Timothy 2:19:
..."Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness."
Then Blam said “well just in case I’m wrong Allah Akbar!”
“Now that’s funny, right there.”
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