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hillsbororiver:
Chris posted this from Ray the other day and it did not get much of a response, probably because the thread it was posted in has veered all over the place, I felt his message deserved a thread of its own;




--- Quote from: Chris R on October 10, 2008, 06:16:49 AM ---Ray also teaches,


Remember always as we attempt to enlighten those whom God is calling, that we are NO BETTER than those whose doctrines we condemn. God loves and DIED for these heretics of the modern Church. They are precious to God—and they had better be PRECIOUS TO US, or we too will receive a great condemnation for feeling anything but LOVE TOWARD THEM! They may be, in fact, our enemies, but Christ instructs us to: "…LOVE YOUR ENEMIES"!! [Ray Smith]


Peace

Chris R


--- End quote ---

KristaD:
This is certainly something I struggle with :-[, thank you Joe.

mharrell08:
Great reminder from Chris and Joe for bringing this up. I have a short testimony if you guys don't mind:

I was invited to eat breakfast at a Ryan's buffet this morning. My mom invited me along with my wife and kids. My mother attends church and does not believe in any spiritual truths I have shared with her. She stated this was a kind of church breakfast and would mean a lot to her if I could attend because she was speaking. I figured since it was a public restaurant, there would be a short speech, prayer, and then everyone eat their breakfast.

But....once I got there, I saw that the group was located in a closed door area. Their was a 'praise group', programs being handed out, people being referred to as 'Passer' and 'First Lady'. It was absolutely horrible. I wanted to throw up right then and there. I was like a traveling, Babylon road show.

The Lord softened my heart and gave me patience to endure instead of acting like a rude, jerk which I kinda wanted to. It was a valuable lesson and I thought went hand & hand with what Chris stated before.

Alright, now back to your regular scheduled posting...  :D


Marques

Martinez:

Mat 19:26  But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

OBrenda:
A Heartfelt Amen!
Brenda

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