Your topic of embracing truth in the bible and Christians similarly seeking and loving truth in everyday life is so important.
The seeking of truth is such an important topic.
Quoting your article : "Similarly Christians who refuse to express an opinion on controversial issues being raised — Christ says that He will “spew them (or their names) out of His mouth” (Revelation 3:16)."
The whole world has just gone through a so called pandemic which has seriously affected most lives. Especially, mandating vaccines (experimental at that) which is contrary to the Australian Constitution, which forbids governments forcing or coercing medical procedures on Australians. They did it anyway ! The governments disobeyed the highest law in Australia !
I had not heard of any Christian church or minister seek the truth about what was going on, not questioning the heavy handed manner by governments who exceeded their authority and took away so many freedoms and even restricted religious practice. All churches and ministers did not "express an opinion on controversial issues" - they simply obeyed. If they wouldn't speak up then who ?
The silence and acquiescence of the churches and its leaders was so disappointing.
And so, there is no courage and love of the truth by these church leaders. Do they therefore seek the truth in the bible - or simply obey what they are told or trained to say ?
Looking into how Christian churches may have strayed from the truth in the bible is an area that I don't know much about but I look forward to reading what you have to offer in your future writings.
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment on what is a very important matter.
Yes, Christians (and especially their so-called leaders today) have NO FEAR of God rebuking them for their actions in preferring to obey 'man; rather than obeying God when it came to keeping their church doors open during the pandemic. These 'pastors' fear being persecuted by the government rather than being rebuked for their faithlessness by God.
"So that we ourselves [the apostles] glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith IN ALL YOUR PERSECUTIONS and TRIBULATIONS that ye endure:" (2 Thessalonians 1:4)
"And FEAR NOT THEM WHICH KILL THE BODY, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather FEAR HIM [God] WHICH IS ABLE TO DESTROY BOTH SOUL AND BODY IN HELL." (Matthew 10:28)
The Bible records the apostles determining after spending time in prison and being set free by angels the following statement:
"Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, WE OUGHT TO OBEY GOD rather than men." (Acts 5:29)
Christians today need leaders who FEAR GOD rather than the pacifist preachers who kowtow to government dictators.
"Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and WHOSOEVER AMONG YOU FEARETH GOD, TO YOU IS THE WORD OF THIS SALVATION SENT." (Acts 13:26)
Hi Alan
Your topic of embracing truth in the bible and Christians similarly seeking and loving truth in everyday life is so important.
The seeking of truth is such an important topic.
Quoting your article : "Similarly Christians who refuse to express an opinion on controversial issues being raised — Christ says that He will “spew them (or their names) out of His mouth” (Revelation 3:16)."
The whole world has just gone through a so called pandemic which has seriously affected most lives. Especially, mandating vaccines (experimental at that) which is contrary to the Australian Constitution, which forbids governments forcing or coercing medical procedures on Australians. They did it anyway ! The governments disobeyed the highest law in Australia !
I had not heard of any Christian church or minister seek the truth about what was going on, not questioning the heavy handed manner by governments who exceeded their authority and took away so many freedoms and even restricted religious practice. All churches and ministers did not "express an opinion on controversial issues" - they simply obeyed. If they wouldn't speak up then who ?
The silence and acquiescence of the churches and its leaders was so disappointing.
And so, there is no courage and love of the truth by these church leaders. Do they therefore seek the truth in the bible - or simply obey what they are told or trained to say ?
Looking into how Christian churches may have strayed from the truth in the bible is an area that I don't know much about but I look forward to reading what you have to offer in your future writings.
Thanks for your insights - Richard
Hello Richard,
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment on what is a very important matter.
Yes, Christians (and especially their so-called leaders today) have NO FEAR of God rebuking them for their actions in preferring to obey 'man; rather than obeying God when it came to keeping their church doors open during the pandemic. These 'pastors' fear being persecuted by the government rather than being rebuked for their faithlessness by God.
"So that we ourselves [the apostles] glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith IN ALL YOUR PERSECUTIONS and TRIBULATIONS that ye endure:" (2 Thessalonians 1:4)
"And FEAR NOT THEM WHICH KILL THE BODY, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather FEAR HIM [God] WHICH IS ABLE TO DESTROY BOTH SOUL AND BODY IN HELL." (Matthew 10:28)
The Bible records the apostles determining after spending time in prison and being set free by angels the following statement:
"Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, WE OUGHT TO OBEY GOD rather than men." (Acts 5:29)
Christians today need leaders who FEAR GOD rather than the pacifist preachers who kowtow to government dictators.
"Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and WHOSOEVER AMONG YOU FEARETH GOD, TO YOU IS THE WORD OF THIS SALVATION SENT." (Acts 13:26)
Thanks for a great comment, Richard!