Actually the fastest growing religion in the world is Evangelical Christianity not Islam as is often incorrectly stated. Personally, I believe the healing words of Christ are what the world needs today. Don’t allow yourself to become bitter and defeated because of the evil you see in the world. Christ's number one command is to LOVE! And yes, the meek will inherit the earth. But never confuse "meek" with "weak" the meek are anything but weak. The meek are those that confront evil.
2007-01-09 17:39:07
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answered by mikearion 4
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The meek are the babies, and of course they will inherit the earth. Maybe not in the best condition because of their predacessors. Dont be so literal. Im not into religion myself. I fell its all a means to control. Give the weak support and create jobs.
2007-01-09 17:37:57
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answered by JAMI E 5
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Do you consider yourselfto be a good person? Almost everyone thinks they are a good person…
Almost everyone thinks they are a good person…
But the question you should be asking is,
“Am I good enough to go to Heaven? ”The way to find out is to ask yourself if you have obeyed the Ten Commandments. Most people say, “Well, I've broken one or two, but nothing too serious, like murder, etc.” So let's go through them and see how you do...
1. You shall have no other gods before Me. Have you always put God first in your life? Jesus said to love God with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength-- so much, that your love for your parents, brothers and sisters, friends, and even your own life is like hatred compared to your love and devotion for God, (Luke 14:26). Have you ever failed to put Him first in your life?
gods before Me.
2. Who is You shall not make for yourself any idol.
God to you? Is he only a god of love and mercy who would never judge anyone and never cast anyone into Hell? If that's your god, then you're right. Your god couldn't cast anyone into Hell because he doesn't exist. He's a figment of your imagination. You've created a god in your own mind that you're more comfortable with. You may call it your “personal belief,” but God calls it idolatry. The Bible warns that idolaters will not inherit the kingdom of heaven, (Ephesians 5:5)
.3. You shall not take the name of God in vain.
Have you ever used God's name as a curse word? If you have, you've taken the holy name of God-- who gave you your life, your family, and everything precious to you-- and used it as a filthy, four-letter word. Hitler's name wasn't even despised enough to be used as a curse word! If you have used God's holy name in that manner, you are a blasphemer and the Bible says “God will not hold him guiltless who takes the name of the Lord in vain,” (Exodus 20:7).
4. Remember the Sabbath Day, to keep it holy.
God commands that we set aside one day in seven. Have you ever been guilty of breaking this Commandment?
5. Honor your father and your mother.
Have you always honored your parents in a way that's pleasing in the sight of God? Ask Him to remind you of the sins of your youth. You may have forgotten them, but God hasn't.
6. You shall not murder.
Jesus warned “Whoever is angry with his brother without cause, is in danger of judgment,” (Matthew 5:22) and the Bible says, “He who hates his brother is a murderer,” (1 John 3:15). God sees hatred in the heart to be as wicked as murder. We can violate His Law by attitude and intent.
7. You shall not commit adultery.
Jesus warned, “You have heard…’You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart,” (Matthew 5:28). Have you ever looked at another person with lust? The Bible says that adulterers and fornicators (those who have had sex before marriage) will not enter the kingdom of heaven (1 Corinthians 6:9).
8. You shall not steal.
Have you ever stolen anything (even if it was something small)? The value of the thing stolen doesn't matter; petty theft is still theft. Have you ever taken anything that belonged to someone else (from the office, school, parents, etc.)? If you have, that makes you a thief.
9. You shall not lie.
Have you ever told a lie? Then you are a liar. How many murders do you have to commit to be a murderer? Just one. If you have told even one lie, that makes you a liar. The Bible warns that all liars will have their part in the Lake of Fire (Revelation 21:8). You may not think deceitfulness is a serious sin, but God does.
10. You shall not covet.
This means we should never desire anything that belongs to another person. Not their house, nor their car, nor their money, nor their wife, nor their lifestyle, nor anything that belongs to our neighbor. Have you ever broken this commandment?
Who of us can say we are not guilty of breaking these Commandments?
This is what the Bible means when it says, “All have sinned and fall short of the Glory of God,” (Romans 3:23).
Can you see your predicament? You are guilty of sinning against God Himself, and, because you have a conscience, (con-with, science-knowledge) you have sinned “with knowledge.”
2007-01-09 18:57:27
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answered by Anonymous
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