Quix, I just read this yesterday...
"Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgement without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgement!" (James 2:12-13)
These are difficult concepts to work through because, as an American I want to see bin Laden and company vaporized. And yet, I deserve no less from the hand of God for my sins. May God give us His uncommon and perfect wisdom. May He direct our responses toward terrorism and limit us to the actions He desires we take...and may God reveal the perfect work of His Son Jesus Christ to these terrorists that they too may repent and believe.
May God forgive me, because I DON'T want to pray for their souls.
Our pride rises up and declares that WEEEEEE ARE MORE RIGHTEOUS THAN THEY!!!!
And we may be in this or that area or even a list of areas--ALL BY GOD'S GRACE. But that we may be more righteous here or there is not the point.
THE REST OF THIS HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE NEVERENDING STORY THREAD 152.
reply #75 at: http://www.freerepublic.com/forum/a3bb688563fed.htm
It seemed that it was too much to leave here. Please let me know if I was wrong.
Blessings,