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So, I assume thou hast sold whatsoever thou had, and gave to the poor.

Thanks for pointing out that some things that JESUS said were directed at specific persons; for a specific need.

WAY too many folks tend to believe that EVERYTHING He said was meant to be taken by EVERYONE as instructions.

" From Fantasywriter's post: The person I was discussing this with said it was possible to highly focus on the secret rapture and love others as Christ loved us at the same time. But our exchange illustrated that is isn’t. The person was rude and dishones, and made false accusations. That’s not agape.

So I reiterate the point. Jesus commanded us to love others as He loved us. A constant, overarching focus on the secret rapture indeed distracts believers from that imperative.

The point I took issue with is, Fantasywriter's comment: "I reiterate the point. Jesus commanded us to love others as He loved us. A constant, overarching focus on the secret rapture indeed distracts believers from that imperative. "

Not that we aren't, to love others as He loved us.....but that this overrides everything else Biblically......while the rapture is over rated!

I personally believe every word of the Bible has purpose......and while the word "rapture" is not found in the KJV, it is in the Latin. The rapture has a purpose in GOD's plan just as, " to love others as He loved us."

2 Timothy 4: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

I am not ashamed, I love his appearing!!!!!

Thanks for pointing out that some things that JESUS said were directed at specific persons; for a specific need.

WAY too many folks tend to believe that EVERYTHING He said was meant to be taken by EVERYONE as instructions.

Bless the Hoosier who can clarify with clarity......X-Hoosier!