I am a true believer. I've been saved, sanctified and filled with the Holy Ghost. I implore all christians not to waste their time casting their jewels of knowledge to swine. I know we all are required to go out and witness, but let's not waste our wisdom on those who mock us and continually refuse to let God's word into their hearts. Let us all pray for their hardened hearts so that their soul may be saved.
2006-09-27 08:03:08 · 9 answers · asked by JENE T 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Interestingly, such "hatred" should be expected by true Christians in this time of the end, and it actually helps identify Jehovah's Witnesses as Christ's true disciples:
(John 15:19) If you were part of the world, the world would be fond of what is its own. Now because you are no part of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, on this account the world hates you.
(Luke 6:22) Happy are you whenever men hate you, and whenever they exclude you and reproach you and cast out your name as wicked for the sake of the Son of man.
(1 Peter 4:4) Because you do not continue running with them in this course to the same low sink of debauchery, they are puzzled and go on speaking abusively of you.
(2 Timothy 4:3-5) For there will be a period of time when they will not put up with the healthful teaching, but, in accord with their own desires, they will accumulate teachers for themselves to have their ears tickled; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, whereas they will be turned aside to false stories. You, though, keep your senses in all things, suffer evil, do the work of an evangelizer, fully accomplish your ministry.
It seems signficant that the relatively small religion of Jehovah's Witnesses are the ones best known for their worldwide preaching work. Yet Jesus commanded that ALL who would call themselves "Christian" perform this public work:
(Matthew 28:19,20) Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you. And, look! I am with you all the days until the conclusion of the system of things.
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2006-09-28 07:30:10 · answer #1 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would happen to agree with you accept for one point. The idea that people are even in the Religion & Spirituallity section of Y.A. tells me that there might be even the littlest amount of curiousity in seeking the Truth on their part. Therefore, i don't hold back for one who might be seeking. Who knows, perhaps years from now a word I might have written as a responce to one of their foolish questions just might spark something new in the spirit.
2006-09-27 15:19:56 · answer #2 · answered by stpolycarp77 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
JENE T,
Okay, you tell us who is swine and who is not. It sounds like you've condemned the whole board as God damned. Also, if you spend much time here, we also have a lot of Christians without anything good to say, fail on their description of what a Christian should be, and fail on the Gospel message. What of them? And if you spend much time on here, you will notice new people coming in. What of them?
It's not as simple as you might be thinking! Stick around. You may be useful if you can write a decent sentence, and can tell people what the truth is.
2006-09-27 15:12:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes there are many "challenging" people and responses on here, but even if you do good for only "one person" then you have done well for trying. Have Hope. Not everyone here is Hateful. And P.S All the nay-sayers are trying to do is remove HOPE. Don't Let Them!!
2006-09-27 15:09:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amen.... but there are those here who do ask seeking to know... while I search out those I do put in a zinger from time to time in responce to a blatent baiter... and I do make honest answers to some I know are not honestly asking... who knows if it might make some dent in their weakened armor.
2006-09-27 15:08:40 · answer #5 · answered by IdahoMike 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess if one heart is softened, if one lost soul brought to the flock, no efforts are wasted. And, pray, i agree.
2006-09-27 15:06:49 · answer #6 · answered by Beth M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You never know who you might reach. Don't give up. This is excellent place to spread the word!
2006-09-27 15:20:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree. Stick to the questions from those that are really seeking.
2006-09-27 15:06:53 · answer #8 · answered by Mrs J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If we stick together and try to help thos that can be helped, we cannot waste that time. Bless you all!
2006-09-27 15:09:55 · answer #9 · answered by howcanitbe 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋