And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.
- Matthew 24:14
We know the real good news and I think it’s a shame when we don’t share it. And yes , my relationship with people frequently changes when I tell them what I believe . They are so invested in their Heaven / hell scenario . I’m sorry for the pain you’re feeling .
No kidding. I even said God will save all etc. but it seems like he completely missed that part and said "I'm glad you got your ticket into heaven". Confused me because he was just putting words into my mouth. Long story short apparently he's "studied" the entire Bible but hasn't a clue on what he's saying (no scripture, not knowing different words, symbols, etc). He tried to justify his lack of knowledge with a degree, even tried to imply I was in a cult. Pretty stupid stuff honestly. And thank you, it hasn't hit me hard since I've had it happen before in different ways. But God hasn't left me without him, you guys, and a few others he places in my life.
Mat 10:34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Mat 10:35 For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.
Mat 10:36 And a man's foes shall be they of his own household.
Mat 13:10 And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?
Mat 13:11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
This is spot on Dennis. What's funny is where I am currently living with another good friend if I laid on him everything I believe he'd probably become extremely angry or want me out. Here are some other scriptures I remember:
Job_5:13 He taketh the wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the froward is carried headlong.
Mat 11:25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
Mat 11:26 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.
Mat 11:27 All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.
1Co_3:19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.