Hi Pax,
It is that difference that he holds, why I do not consider him my brother.
I'm sure some of these teachers of the mystery Babylon are sincere and honest people, but still they are the blind leaders of the blind.
Mat 15:1 Then the scribes and Pharisees who were from Jerusalem came to Jesus, saying,
v. 3 But He answered and said to them, Why do you also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?
v. 7 Hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy of you, saying,
v. 8 "This people draws near to Me with their mouth, and honors Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me.
v. 9 But in vain they worship Me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men."
v. 12 Then His disciples came and said to Him, Do You know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this saying?
v. 13 But He answered and said, Every plant which My heavenly Father has not planted shall be rooted up.
v. 14 Let them alone. They are blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.
So I would not call those that are still blind my brothers. But my brothers or sisters are those with the Spirit of Christ indwelling and keep His commandments, not the commandments of men.
John 14:15 If you love Me, keep My commandments.
v. 16 And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, so that He may be with you forever,
v. 17 the Spirit of Truth, whom the world cannot receive because it does not see Him nor know Him. But you know Him, for He dwells with you and shall be in you.
Here is an email from Ray.
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We see that Jesus several times calls the pharisees hypocrites, blind fools, blind guides...etc. And in Matthew 5:21-23. Jesus commands us not to otherwise will be in danger of the fire of hell. Isn't this contradicting to His teachings?.
I know you receive tons of e-mails everyday, but I would appreciate it if you give me couple minutes of your time and answer my question.
May God Bless You,
Tony
Dear Tony:
We must learn to read more carefully. Every word is important. Here is what Jesus said: "But I say unto That whosoever is angry with HIS BROTHER....and whosoever shall say to HIS BROTHER, Raca...." (Matt. 5:22).
These lying, two-faced, blaspheming hypocrites were not Jesus' "brothers." Here are those who are Christ's "BROTHERS": "For whosoever shall DO THE WILL OF MY FATHER which is in heaven, the same IS MY BROTHER...." (Matt. 12:50). Contrarywise, "whosoever shall NOT do the will of My father is NOT my brother..." This is because "Ye [same scribes and Pharisees] are of YOUR FATHER [not Christ's FAther, but YOUR father] THE DEVIL" (John 8:44).
God be with you,
Ray
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mercy, peace, and love
Kat