[Michael_wittm41]

Re: Hey all!

Matthew 12:30 He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.



Haven't you ever read the letter of Paul to the Romans? Jesus did not come to save ALL.






Look later in that chapter. I think this part applies specifically to you.

Matthew 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

Now, let's look at 2 John:10-11

If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.



1 Timothy 5:20 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.



Children don't judge? Tell that to my youngest boy who pointed and laughed at a one armed man the other day. Tell that to the nerd kids who get beat up daily by their fellow children.



Jesus doesn’t always appear to want people to understand His parables (Matthew 13). So far from trying desperately to help people understand that He is the Savior of their souls, Jesus obscures the truth. He predicts quick death and destruction for people who won’t believe the disciples’ preaching (Matthew 10). He cries out against the cities that don’t repent after He performs miracles (Matthew 11).

Why do you think your son laughed at the one armed man? Society and the world think it is okay to belittle other people. Its not! Did you ever hear Jesus saying "Oh look theres a one armed man. Lets all laugh at him." Well did you? If I'd done something like that I would of had a tanned hide because I grew up in a strict environment. Children don't know any better because they parrot their parents or older people. This World is going to S*** because of people care more about money and wealth than their neighbor. Why did Jesus always have parables about rich exalted people like the Pharisees who lord it over all for? Were these to instruct us how to behave? I admit I am young and need to read the Bible more because it is full of wisdom for example King Solomon and St Paul. I know I make mistakes, we all do and Jesus knows this.

[BelieverInGod]

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Why do you think your son laughed at the one armed man? Society and the world think it is okay to belittle other people. Its not! Did you ever hear Jesus saying "Oh look theres a one armed man. Lets all laugh at him." Well did you? If I'd done something like that I would of had a tanned hide because I grew up in a strict environment. Children don't know any better because they parrot their parents or older people. This World is going to S*** because of people care more about money and wealth than their neighbor. Why did Jesus always have parables about rich exalted people like the Pharisees who lord it over all for? Were these to instruct us how to behave? I admit I am young and need to read the Bible more because it is full of wisdom for example King Solomon and St Paul. I know I make mistakes, we all do and Jesus knows this.

What does wealth have to do with the number of limbs someone has? Well other than the obvious that God blesses people with wealth.

As for the rest of your ramble, would you care to back it up with scripture. The Good Pastor did.

[Levi Jones]

Re: Hey all!

Why do you think your son laughed at the one armed man? Society and the world think it is okay to belittle other people. Its not! Did you ever hear Jesus saying "Oh look theres a one armed man. Lets all laugh at him." Well did you? If I'd done something like that I would of had a tanned hide because I grew up in a strict environment. Children don't know any better because they parrot their parents or older people.

Geez, I didn't hit him for it. He's too little to know any better. I told him it wasn't nice to point and laugh. My point is that children are extremely judgmental and not particularly nice at all. When Jesus said, "And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven," He wasn't saying it because children are so nice and non-judgmental.

Why did Jesus always have parables about rich exalted people like the Pharisees who lord it over all for?

Chapter and verse please.

Were these to instruct us how to behave?

Jesus was often cryptic. He doesn't even want his listeners to understand him here.

Matthew 13 10And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?
11He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
13Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.
14And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:

I admit I am young and need to read the Bible more because it is full of wisdom for example King Solomon and St Paul. I know I make mistakes, we all do and Jesus knows this.

Please sit down and read it cover to cover. Use Brother V's Bible in a year as a study guide. It's important to study it yourself and not be spoon fed by anyone.