As we see hate speech laws spreading across the land, we see cases of Christians being charged for doing what they feel they are compelled to do, by the teachings and doctrines of scripture.
My fundamental question, though, is this...
Does Scripture require, compell or even encourage us
to attack anyone, their religion, or their lifestyle?
to attack anyone, their religion, or their lifestyle?
If we examine the various PUBLIC teachings (i.e. sermons) of Jesus, Peter, and Paul, do we see THEM attacking the other religions of their day? Do we see them attacking the various sinful lifestyles of their day? Or do we, instead, see them offering hope, deliverance, and salvation? Paul's most famous sermon (on Mars Hill in Athens) offers no such condemnation, nor does Jesus’ Sermon on the mount, nor Peter's sermon on the Day of Pentecost.
Can we not take the Gospel to the world WITHOUT Condemnation?
If you study closely Jesus’ messages his accusation are for God’s people (the Jews) not for the World.
Let’s take the Gospel to the world in love and peace, as scripture teaches and illustrates. And leave condemnation and judgment to the Lord.
~peace~
