To: Roughneck
Also, scripture dictates how Jesus handled the sinner...He loved them by showing compassion and forgiveness.
He didn't just love the Jews/Hebrews.
What kind of testamony are you giving if you just loved one kind of person?
Love the sinner, hate the sin!
943 posted on
08/22/2003 9:34:33 AM PDT by
Zavien Doombringer
(I seem to be the source of gravity, everything seems to fall on me....)
To: Zavien Doombringer
What kind of testamony are you giving if you just loved one kind of person?
Love the sinner, hate the sin!
Love is a commandment, yes. If I am giving testimoney to a non-believer who is a seeker, I am doing it out of christian love and charity. But, witnessing to those who have already rejected christ does not fall in the same catagory: "...If anyone comes to teach you, and he doesnt believe what Christ taught, dont even invite him into your home. Dont encourage him in any way. If you do you will be a partner with him in his wickedness..."
We are not required to associate or love un-repentant sinners and those who have rejected God.
1,085 posted on
08/22/2003 1:55:48 PM PDT by
Roughneck
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