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To: sevenbak
So do you really believe that all Churches that preach Christ all do it out of the love of Christ and that no one (besides us evil Mormons of course) does it to deceive men for money or other reasons?

Well, what does Paul say about ill motives for preaching the gospel? "It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. The latter do so in love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains. But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes and I will continue to rejoice." (Phil. 1:15-18)

There's your answer.

405 posted on 05/05/2007 6:28:08 AM PDT by Colofornian
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To: Colofornian

There are many pastors of many churches,my own included,that do not preach the Gospel they go through the motions. For me that is a clear sign of the beginning of the end times. How men of God,or women,can go along with abortion and push the agenda of the homosexuals in schools to young children. It is good to have these discussions because I believe we are going to really need each other down the road. I love my faith,Catholic,but my parish can be very elite and cold. I am sick a lot and have never had a member of my church visit. In some parishes they are close and there for one another.


977 posted on 05/06/2007 11:31:51 PM PDT by red irish (Gods Children in the womb are to be loved too!)
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