I will start by saying that Jesus Christ is my example; no man, preacher, priest, pastor or otherwise. I, in no way, exuse or tolerate sin and will speak out against it every chance I get, with Truth. It is also not up to me to condemn people for their sins. For it says in Romans 13:19-20 "Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. "But if your enemy is hungry, feed him, and if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals upon his head." I sympathize with your childhood being so chaotic and violent. If you look to scripture for solace and understanding, there are many stories (ie. Joseph, Job, Jesus) where people suffered just as much, if not more. Do not let the actions of others, regardless of what they call themselves, detract from the love of God that we are to show others. It is very damaging, to one's soul, to harbor bitterness, contempt and hatred toward others. For even hatred in our heart is considered murder, in the eyes of the Lord. Call upon Jesus Christ to help you forgive those that hurt you, so that you may be freed from the bondage of sin. What a glorious feeling it is to know salvation and have the hope of eternal life in Him.
It is people like you who caused me endless suffering growing up. People who would preach to me that I must forgive while those who tormented me were NEVER EVEN ONCE punished.
What would you say to a cop who after having your home invaded, your children beat and raped and your property stolen preached such trash to you and advised you to forgive those who committed crime against your property, your family and your person? Would you be so forgiving? I think not. And if it happened over and over again would you just be a sweet person through it all? I think not.
I guard myself against unsavory relationships and never once have I sought revenge but I know evil doers never rest, always seek to ensnare, ingratiate themselves and continue the con going forward.
Your accusation against me shows where your heart really is. For I caused you no pain or suffering; I don't even know your name.
A cop's duty is to uphold the law. So I highly doubt he would look past all those crimes and say what you claim. We could debate all the crazy IF scenarios you could come up with, but it doesn't change the commandements of Jesus Christ. No where in the gospel does it say to socialize with evil and wickedness, but it does call us to love them as Christ loves us. Your heart is in a bad place, brother. I pray that God replaces your heart of stone with a heart of flesh, that you might truly know the peace and love that Jesus offers us.
Sure you did. You basically accused me of being a vindictive, vengeful hateful person with no justification at all. Slander by implication. I've heard it all my life and you're no better than those who I grew up with who enjoyed being abusive.
Christ didnt forgive the bankers. He whipped n beat them. Then they had him hung on a tree.
2021 years later and we are still battling usurious bankers. Our constitution has provisions preventing usury (article 1 section 8-10), but the bastards are still at it.
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