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When we understand that God in Christ came not to expose our failure(missing the mark) but to show us how to hit the mark, all judgement towards others will stop.
umm, no. why not ? because too many fake "christians" don't even care about attempting
to "hit the mark" anymore.. they want to sin without guilt, that's all they want.
if you think "all judgement towards others" ending is a good thing, then you'll eventually
discover it is horrible and dangerous, and an evil tyranny of its own measure.
umm, no. why not ? because too many fake "christians" don't even care about attempting
to "hit the mark" anymore.. they want to sin without guilt, that's all they want.
if you think "all judgement towards others" ending is a good thing, then you'll eventually
discover it is horrible and dangerous, and an evil tyranny of its own measure.
Inadvertently bringing judgement upon yourself comes to mind.
Forgive them Father for they know not what they do.
Do you really believe Jesus taught hypocrites to remove planks out of their eyes so that they can remove the speck of dust from out of your brother's eye ?. You do know he was addressing hypocrites not those who could see, for those that can see judge themselves righteously rather than judge their brother unrighteously(acting the hypocrite).
They aren't my beliefs to impose, they are God's which is confirmed by his word but we know you don't believe in that. You believe that you have some divine insight that no one else seems to have.
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Are you seriously claiming God appointed you to tell others when they are sinning??? ALL Christians have the same divine insight under the New Covenant. Christ abides with us as the Comforter (sent in His name) to guide us to the truth God has "written in our hearts" in agape love. You rely on the "letter that killeth" . . . I rely on the Holy Spirit of agape love.
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So are you saying that because you are a Christian and you have this divine insight, that you do not make any mistakes?
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Of course not . . . But I am saying that the standard of agape love is so much clearer than the myriad convoluted "precepts and doctrines of men" in the "letter that killeth" . . . that mistakes are less likely if we SINCERELY listen to the guidance of the Comforter. You have no such test of Spirit against agape love rendering your views contradictory and inconsistent based on the "letter that killeth."
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When we understand that God in Christ came not to expose our failure(missing the mark) but to show us how to hit the mark, all judgement towards others will stop.
From your lips to God's ear, pcamps! Unfortunately the judgmental fundies will not be dissuaded from their favorite pastime . . . pointing out the sins of others while ignoring their own.
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umm, no. why not ? because too many fake "christians" don't even care about attempting to "hit the mark" anymore.. they want to sin without guilt, that's all they want.
if you think "all judgement towards others" ending is a good thing, then you'll eventually
discover it is horrible and dangerous, and an evil tyranny of its own measure.
Why do you care? Will not they reap whatever they sow? How does that affect you and your sins??? If you are not free of sin . . . you should be spending your time repenting and correcting yourself . . . NOT others.
Romans 14:10-13 (King James Version)
10But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.
11For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.
12So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.
13Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way.
Okay, there are going to be times where Christians are doing things that are "wrong" and in many instances it's necessary to point it out to them. People are often blind to their own sin, and it would be a disservice not to point it out. Obviously, this correction must be done with care, and it depends on the strength of the relationship you have with this person. For example, I was really angry once that my former apartment complex was replacing my cabinets and I had to remove my food. My parents could point out that I was overreacting. I doubt whether a self-righteous newbie could do that (or should.)
Generally, though, I've observed that the person who talks a lot about others being in error, righteous judgment being necessary, and a constant need for corrective action for others is somebody who just doesn't really get Christianity, despite constantly professing their faith. It may be beneficial to "correct" somebody. It's not something we should be seeking out opportunities to do.
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