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Re: Judging Others is a Condemnation of Self
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Originally Posted by mfblume
Amen. But is it condemning others to point to scripture like baptism and faith saves, and apply that generally to anyone not baptized and believing?
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How did Jesus preach the Gospel? The first church? It was direct, truthful, and pointed to Jesus. They spoke the truth in love. Telling someone what the Bible says in love isn't condemning. I could say "Unless you obey the Gospel, you're going to hell!" Or I could say, "God loved you so much He gave His only Son that whosoever believes on Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." One condemns, the other one compels.
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When a newspaper posed the question, "What's Wrong with the World?" G. K. Chesterton reputedly wrote a brief letter in response: "Dear Sirs: I am. Sincerely Yours, G. K. Chesterton." That is the attitude of someone who has grasped the message of Jesus.
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