Dear friend John9362.
I understand your concern for Rhys and my poor attempt to caution strong responses that lead to heat being generated by the communication. I admit that my comments were unclear and needed rethinking before sending.
Regarding my lack of courage to state plainly my concerns for the actions of those who do not believe, I have only the following to offer. Please read it with forgiveness in mind as I am not a proficient author.
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Romans 12:17-21
The surest sign of the spirit of God in anyone
is the ability to return good for evil and to
love enemies.
You hear that it was declared, “You shall be loving
your associate” and you shall be hating your enemy.
Yet I am saying to you, Love your enemies, and pray
for those who are persecuting you, so that you may
become sons of your Father Who is in the heavens, for
He causes His sun to rise on the wicked and the good,
and makes it rain on the just and the unjust. For if ever
you should love those who are loving you, what wages
have you? Are not the tribute collectors also doing the
same? And if ever you should greet your brothers only,
what are you doing that is excessive? Are not those of
the nations also doing the same?
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Our charge today from Christ is to be at peace with
everyone. This does not mean befriending everyone. It does
not mean agreeing with everyone. It does not even mean
speaking well of everyone. It simply means, in this context,
not wreaking revenge on those who demean, defraud or
disgrace you. Why? Because God is going to take care of
that for you. To me, this is nice to know. It keeps me cool
knowing that God will get hot on my behalf and teach my
enemies a lesson they’ll never forget. I’m counting on Him
for this and He will not disappoint me
Kindly offered and seeking forgiveness, Indiana Bob
Indianabob I have to agree with Rhys, you said maybe an apology really?
Indianabob you sound as if you are a conformist and a little cowardly
We that have been told the Bible truths should have grown a few by now !