From: "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Judy wrote: Look at how some of these ppl act in the name of Christ, shooting doctors, bombing Abortion Clinics, climbing flag poles, and they say God told them to do it? I ask you to show me one place, just one in the book of Acts and all of the Epistles where any valid ministry acted like this.
David: I do not support shooting abortionists or bombing abortion clinics. Nevertheless, the attitude of standing up to those who revel in sin is illustrated well by David when he stood up to Goliath. Judy: I don't know that Goliath was revelling in sin per se. He represented the army of the Philistines who were coming against Israel in battle - also it wasn't David who had the sword it was Goliath. Saul (who represents the ministry of flesh) wanted to equip David with his armor which included a sword. But David told him it didn't fit and he went out there by faith trusting God. David: The difference in the New Covenant is that we understand our warfare is spiritual and not carnal. Therefore, our sword is wielding the Word of God rather than a physical sword. Judy: Yes our weapons (sword) are not carnal and neither are our enemies (flesh and blood). Jesus said (speaking of the spiritually blind) to let them alone. I was thinking about this dichotomy this morning and was wondering where this street preaching began. I know Jesus taught in the streets but people always came to him and followed after him. Paul spoke in Athens outdoors but he usually went to synagogues or taught in someone's house. I can't see where bursting into a huge sinners gathering is even scriptural. Billy Graham Meetings are effective evangelism because he sets them up and pays the bills - so that the people (who come willingly) are able to sit in peace and hear what he presents. Just something to ponder. BTW I want to warn everyone to stay away from the "goofy Phil" (or whatever his name is) website (the one TPW recommended). I should have known better but was tired after having the little human dynamo here all day and I confess to you that I went there out of curiosity and was immediately sorry. I have repented before the Lord, it is garbage and totally vile. Put together by someone with a reprobate mind. Nothing a misguided Christian does warrants anything like that. Terry I may be seeing things a little more your way as of last night. I would not take time to try and talk to this fellow about anything holy but ATST believe it would be wrong to put every single homosexual into this category because some (deep down) want to be different but don't know how and believe there is no hope. Whereas we know the answer. Anyway - Good morning folk, and may His grace shine on you today, In His love, Judy ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
