Joey wrote:
I really believe that if someone is preaching untruths as though they are truths, they will have no reward for that, nor any place in the kingdom. I don't know how harsh the judgment will be, but I can't see Him praising and commending someone who, even though the motive may not have been selfish, taught a blasphemous gospel to masses of people.
This is of course the million$ question. How does one know if the truth's they hold so dear are indeed true or false. As hard as I might and as much as I prayed for wisdom and understanding, I never knew, until God openned my eyes.
How can one hear the truth and turn away from it, if not by God. Is there anyone here strong enough to walk away from God, if he does not will it? This is important, becasue God is in control and everything is happening according to his will, so who are we to say that
"they will have no reward for that, nor any place in the kingdom." because, they are doing and saying all that God has allowed them to see.
We should not look down on them, rather we should weep for them. How sad is it that those who genuinely believe that they have the truth, do not.
But this is not the end of it, what of: (third use)
Rom 1:20
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For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, [even] his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
Not a single person alive is without excuse. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, [even] his eternal power and Godhead. Though they are being preached to, it does not mean nor imply that all believe in their hearts that the words are true. Can anyone say that every preacher / missionary believes every piece of doctrine without question?
Not one of us is any greater than any other by our own work. We are who we are just like everyone else, by the grace of God.
Truth is at war with untruth, ie Christ is at war with the ruler of this world, Satan. Christ will know well the motives of a persons heart. He will know that any untruth will be of Satan. Is there anyone who can resist Satan if not by Christ or God? Of course not!
Christ will judge everyone according to his own criteria. Does it not worry you, that Christ may look at "us" with disdain, because we didn't even try to correct the missionaries or help teach the masses the truth? Are we not worse then them?
Relax Joey,
All is going to God's plan and all will be revealed in time.
Thanks for a very thought provoking post.
Darren