I have tried to discuss in private to no avail (you refused) so moderaters please take my comments in the spirit of Truth.
When one appoints themselves as inquisiter at least get the facts and intent right before judging.
Marques,
How do Ray's teaching not line up with the scriptures that George posted? If you can not love your neighbor, how can you be His? Jesus knew that Judas was giving him the "kiss of death" and we are to beware of the wolves in sheep's clothing. I don't think any of us are trying to contradict what Ray teaches, why would we be here lifting each other up and saying how we agree with Ray and being so thankful for the light he has brought to us?
He said not to be afraid to hug and kiss, he said to watch out for phony displays of pious emotions, he didn't say don't show love at all! If I am guilty of "using this emotional charade to deceive those I wish to impress" God will surely judge me on that and if it appears to be that to you, I apologize for the offense. God wants us to be kind so I hope I have been kind in this reply to you.
Kathy
Contradiction cited:
What must we learn from all this? Whenever we pretend to be Christ-like but it’s all a charade, we too are guilty of giving Christ a Judas kiss of death. What a disgusting display of the carnal mind and flesh, Judas has left us.
It is not possible to pretend if you do not even know what the Object of your pretension really is. How can a
person pretend to be Christ like if they do not know Christ.
Marques
If you see contradiction there then you are indeed scratching for worms in a rock. (Isn't pretending to be Christ Like a Charade) I would not say that i am pretending to be Christ Like rather I am learning to Be Christ Like. So where is the charade. We would do well to stop this foolishness of lashing out without first contemplating what is written. You young man are zealous and fiery; but be also temperate and humble in the presence of Our Lord Jesus Christ. I do not seek to win an argument but to be ready for whatever GOD calls me to do even when it is painful physically and Spiritually. You have no idea the pain it is causing right now to do this, please contemplate before answering and Pray that the ones who need our support most have to try to figure this out in public.
The Lord Know's my thoughts and He Will Judge; read The Romans Epistle especially here: Romans: Chapter 12
1-I beseech you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God,
which is your reasonable service.
2-And be not conformed to this world: but be you transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good,
and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
3-For I say, through the grace given to me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think;
but to think soberly, according as God has dealt to every man the measure of faith.
4-For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:
5-So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
6-Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
7-Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teaches, on teaching;
8-Or he that exhorts, on exhortation: he that gives, let him do it with simplicity; he that rules, with diligence; he that shows mercy,
with cheerfulness.
9-Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; hold to that which is good.
10-Be kindly affectionate one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;
11-Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
12-Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
13-Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
14-Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
15-Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
16-Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
17-Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
18-If it be possible, as much as lies in you, live peaceably with all men.
19-Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place to wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, said the Lord.
20-Therefore if your enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing you shall heap coals of fire on his head.
21-Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
george.