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To: caww

I politely disagree. I quoted the actual words of Christ. Love your enemies. Pray for those who persecute you. We learn of the will of the Father through the Son. It’s pretty clear that Christ gave us a new commandment. I am surprised that you choose to interpret the Word in a way that is worldly. But these things are from on high. Christ did not say love your enemies unless you think they are one worlders. He said love your enemies. Period. Not a lot of wiggle room on that.

The scripture interprets itself. It is clear and concise. Not mine to argue. I have neither the authority nor the perfection to speak as I am not God. The Savior is the word made flesh. These are His words.


48 posted on 05/18/2021 7:49:30 PM PDT by gas_dr (Conditions of Socratic debate: Intelligence, Candor, and Good Will. )
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To: gas_dr

+1


49 posted on 05/18/2021 7:52:58 PM PDT by lightman (I am a binary Trinitarian. Deal with it!)
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To: gas_dr

Indeed we will disagree...I walk by faith.


51 posted on 05/18/2021 10:03:46 PM PDT by caww ( )
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To: gas_dr

The very word “enemy” comes from the Latin ”inimicus”, and means simply “not a friend”. Of course, not everyone who is not a friend is therefore an enemy. Enemies are opponents – not opponents for play, as in sports or games, ‘but in mutual opposition with us in matters of deep concern and convictions’... Their goals are opposed to our own Thus, out of conviction we must actively try to prevent them from reaching their goals. We can do this lovingly, or not.


52 posted on 05/18/2021 10:11:53 PM PDT by caww ( )
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