Your explanation?

Submitted by melungeongirl (Turkey), Apr 26, 2007 at 04:14

Ok, as a christian I am fully aware that we are to show love and not argue with anyone about their faith, but to show them in scripture truth which is what I will do. First let me began by saying I grew up in the church. my grandmother preaches and I have read the Bible enough times I can't count. I have also read the Torah and Quran so I am not an ignorant person.

I would like for you to tell us exactly where what book? Because no where in the Bible does Jesus advocate the death of children. To the contrary. Matthew 18 verse10 Beware that you don't despise a single one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels are always in the presence of my heavenly father.

I am guessing you talk about Jesus teachings about inner purity. It is clear in scripture that the pharisees are trying to turn the people against Jesus.The pharisees complain about Jesus disciples disobeying their age old traditions.Matthew 15 verse 3 Jesus replied and why do you by your traditions violate the direct commandments of God? For instance God says Honor your father and mother and anyone who speaks evil of father or mother must be put to death. But you say you dont need to honor your parents by caring for their needs if you give the money to God instead. And so by your own tradition, you nullify the direct commandment of God. You hypocrites! Isaiah was was prophesying about you when he said these people honor me with their lips but their hearts are far away. Jesus is clearly showing them their error by them hypocritically accusing the disciples of not doing as they do.Further more Mark 12 verse 31 Love your neighbor as yourself.

God is love.Jesus teachings are based on love.Both the Bible and the Quran talk about people who misinterperate the teachings to follow their own desires.Of course there are many misguided people of every faith obviously.Though I am sorry if you feel that you are criticized by anyone who is christian or if someone has made you feel inferior. Because as christians this is not how we should show ourselves to the world.We as christians do not need to defend ourselves but let the scriptures do it for us.

In one last note I would also like to say God gives everyone a conscience so that we may know between right and wrong. Maybe, just maybe you are having these feelings about feeling criticized because God is trying to tell you something. God Bless

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