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Originally Posted by Maximilian
I think what's getting mixed here is that I don't believe we should talk about sin. That's not it at all. We can't understand the wonder of His grace until we know the misery of our current condition, status and wages earned.
What is being discussed is purposefully emotionally scaring people, (anything it takes, telling wild stories, I've heard some prophesy death if they don't come, I've heard some claim other awful things, I've heard so many times "this MAY be your last chance," I've heard false claims about the Coming of the LORD happening within x amount of years (or within the year), and other high pressure showdowns aimed at causing the person to "give in." )
Tell the story. Don't leave out details. But must we create an emotional showdown, complete with group pressure, false prophecies and erratic tales to get someone to "make the walk?"
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I don't believe in using false claims at all. I have an issue with many evangelists I have encountered that exaggerate things or use untrue stories.
However warning some of the wrath to come, might cause some to become fearful and turn to God. I don't have an issue with that as long as you are preaching the Love of God as the answer to judgment
I do have a problem with all things emotional that are not tempered with rational, objective teaching of the word. Emotions are fleeting and people that merely come to God based on emotions and not also on the truth of the word, might not stay long
I don't believe in false prophecies, I don't believe in lying ever justifies the ends.