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pride month
lareli:
priDEMONth
octoberose:
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They want us to feel pride for what is shameful. That’s what this is. Loving those in a world that is so so Lost is bewildering. Speaking the Truth in Love is what we have to do, but that requires that we Speak Truth and not be afraid of it. If we/ I deny Christ we are denying what He has taught us. It seems to me we can’t be His and not speak out. Some will be called to just love their neighbor, some to teach their neighbor, some to speak out in a public way and some in a private way. I’m still figuring this out in my own life. My husband teaches college courses, and he does not compromise what is True . He says thinks like, “ have you considered this…..” and tries to make people think.
Porter:
--- Quote from: octoberose on July 01, 2022, 01:37:34 AM ---
Loving those in a world that is so so Lost is bewildering.
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Is it really THAT bewildering, though? Let's clear it up then.
Why does Jesus come to save that which is lost? Because, the lost that Jesus came to save, know they are lost. It's like the parable of the two sons.
Mat 21:28 But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.
Mat 21:29 He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went.
Mat 21:30 And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.
Mat 21:31 Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
Mat 21:32 For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him.
The many called do not repent because they do not know they are lost. A few do know they are lost, and they do repent. That is why Jesus easily loves and saves them first. They that be whole need not a physician, and not everyone is lost.
You want to speak out against the sinners of the world, go for it, you do you. Maybe you've been called to teach like your husband or even Ray. However, they both studied and trained extensively to be qualified to teach, so they wouldn't cause some little one to stumble. Hence, why perhaps not everyone should be a teacher.
I've learned many good things here at bible truths from Ray and the members of the forum. I think it's good to share with each other what we've learned, and also to share each other's burdens. If something in the world is getting you down, or tribulation is affecting your faith, what better place than this forum to express that? We just need to remind each other what we have learned, to comfort and strengthen one another.
You know, guys and gals, if we repent now, we will have a chance at saving the godless world later. They will know God like we are getting to know God.
I wonder if Jesus is as excited at saving us as I am at helping Him save the world. People say it's getting dark out there, so be it, but hot dog if this isn't the most incredible time to be alive! It's like seeing Jesus in the flesh, like the Apostles did, but better! Those that have not seen truly are blessed!
Please don't take this personal octoberose, I saw your comment about the lost and couldn't help but to share how I see the lost from Jesus' perspective. I hope you see it too.
octoberose:
Well, it feels a little personal.
The world now feels like a dark oppressive hole. I get what you’re saying- what a time to be alive - I’ve thought that. But, I have grandchildren and this is a sad scary world to leave them with. Some will have faith, and some not. It makes me sad.
I don’t want to speak Against the sinners of the world- I don’t feel much difference between me and them. I feel like God gave me an insight into His work and plan, and a desire to please Him and not live apart from Him. The difference is I don’t reveal in the sin.
I’m not Ray, and I owe him a lot, but I actually don’t agree with everything he taught but that’s ok. His life ended and we’re still here trying to find a way to understand. If he was alive God would probably further enlighten him. I’m not starting a website or working for a political campaign. But I might look into a crisis pregnancy center. I might let people know I have room at my house for a girl who needs a home while she’s pregnant. My husband and I starting talking about that given the Roe ruling.
My thought when I wrote what I did was Jesus saying in Matthew 10, everyone who confesses Me before men, I will confess him Before My Father in heaven. What I was wrestling with is how to confess Him before men in these times. If you think that’s not necessary I don’t think I’m in that same place. If you have more to say about that I don’t mind listening.
Dennis Vogel:
--- Quote ---What I was wrestling with is how to confess Him before men in these times.
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1Pe 3:15
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
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