24 Mar 05
Originally posted by NemesioWe witness to the poor in Spirit.
Jesus is 100% explicit in St Matthew 26:31-46 that all nations (or, if
you prefer a monopolized interpretation of that, then all Christians)
are called to the vocation of helping those in physical need (hunger,
thirst, clothing, lonely).
All other vocations may or may not be a 'calling,' but these vocations
listed in Jesus's own Words are mandatory ...[text shortened]... nd how much time did you spend attending to the needs of the poor?
RBHILL? Darfius?
Nemesio
25 Mar 05
Originally posted by DarfiusI listened to James Dobson's 'Focus on the Family' on the radio today. He quoted a scripture that said a man who abandons his family is worse than a nonbeliever.
... It pleases God far more when one of you comes to Him than anything else we can do for Him.
That seems to contradict your statement, though I am not certain that it does so.
25 Mar 05
Originally posted by RBHILLToo bad Jesus says the 'give food to the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, give clothes to the
We witness to the poor in Spirit.
naked, and visit the sick and imprisoned.'
Too bad that, according to your own dictates, you are going to be shepherded into the fires of
Gehenna with all the other goats.
You are both lying to yourselves if you think that your only vocation is to attend to the so-called
'poor in spirit.' If you aren't feeding the hungry, then don't pack a sweater in your 'death bag.'
It's gonna be plenty hot where you're going.
Happy trails Pharisee hypocrites!
Nemesio
25 Mar 05
Originally posted by NemesioNemesio...do you realize that no matter how intelligent you are, the Bible will be gibberish to you until you admit to God that you need His spirit for discernment?
Too bad Jesus says the 'give food to the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, give clothes to the
naked, and visit the sick and imprisoned.'
Too bad that, according to your own dictates, you are going to be shepherded into the fires of
Gehenna with all the other goats.
You are both lying to yourselves if you think that your only vocation is to attend ...[text shortened]...
It's gonna be plenty hot where you're going.
Happy trails Pharisee hypocrites!
Nemesio
25 Mar 05
Originally posted by DarfiusYou can convince yourself that 'discernment' means something special, but anyone willing to
Nemesio...do you realize that no matter how intelligent you are, the Bible will be gibberish to you until you admit to God that you need His spirit for discernment?
believe in the literality of obviously metaphorical stuff is just a fool.
Furthermore, anyone who denies the literality of Jesus's charge to attend to the physical needs of
the physical poor is just a modern-day hypocritical Pharisee, the very type of people whose
behavior Jesus found detestable.
It should bother you that you are lying to yourself, Darfius. I can't force you to feel it, but I can
(and will) point it out whenever I observe it.
Nemesio
25 Mar 05
Originally posted by NemesioMark 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the
You can convince yourself that 'discernment' means something special, but anyone willing to
believe in the literality of obviously metaphorical stuff is just a fool.
Furthermore, anyone who denies the literality of Jesus's charge to attend to the physical needs of
the physical poor is just a modern-day hypocritical Pharisee, the very type of people ...[text shortened]... an't force you to feel it, but I can
(and will) point it out whenever I observe it.
Nemesio
gospel to every creature.
16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that
believeth not shall be damned.
16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall
they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 16:18 They
shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall
not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall
recover.
I wonder if RBHILL and Darfius have the qualifications that Christ requires?
25 Mar 05
Originally posted by NemesioThere is more to what Jesus said in Matthew Ch. 25 Read all of the Gospel and Acts and Revelation he specks in all those books and he also used people to right the other Books.
Too bad Jesus says the 'give food to the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, give clothes to the
naked, and visit the sick and imprisoned.'
Too bad that, according to your own dictates, you are going to be shepherded into the fires of
Gehenna with all the other goats.
You are both lying to yourselves if you think that your only vocation is to attend ...[text shortened]...
It's gonna be plenty hot where you're going.
Happy trails Pharisee hypocrites!
Nemesio
Jesus even says he came for the Lost and if you say you are not a sinner in need of him he will not save you.
26 Mar 05
Originally posted by RBHILLYes, there is more to what Jesus says. Fair enough.
There is more to what Jesus said in Matthew Ch. 25 Read all of the Gospel and Acts and Revelation he specks in all those books and he also used people to right the other Books.
However, it is 100% clear that feeding the hungry &c are necessary actions for a
Christian.
Are you doing that RBHILL? When was the last time you gave food to the hungry?
Nemesio
26 Mar 05
Originally posted by NemesioNecessary? Of course not. Likely to happen if you're truly saved? Of course.
Yes, there is more to what Jesus says. Fair enough.
However, it is 100% clear that feeding the hungry &c are [b]necessary actions for a
Christian.
Are you doing that RBHILL? When was the last time you gave food to the hungry?
Nemesio[/b]
26 Mar 05
Originally posted by NemesioEphesians 4:11 And his gifts were that some should be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers,
Yes, there is more to what Jesus says. Fair enough.
However, it is 100% clear that feeding the hungry &c are [b]necessary actions for a
Christian.
Are you doing that RBHILL? When was the last time you gave food to the hungry?
Nemesio[/b]
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Well sense I have found a new Church resently, I know I will get that chance to go to some homeless shelter to feed the poor and hungry and maybe read the Bible. So Praise God when I get that Chance.
26 Mar 05
Originally posted by NemesioYou know about 20% of True Christians share their Faith in Christ, which I know is sad.
Yes, there is more to what Jesus says. Fair enough.
However, it is 100% clear that feeding the hungry &c are [b]necessary actions for a
Christian.
Are you doing that RBHILL? When was the last time you gave food to the hungry?
Nemesio[/b]
26 Mar 05
Originally posted by DarfiusHow can 'all nations' be gathered and Judgment be pronounced on those
Necessary? Of course not. Likely to happen if you're truly saved? Of course.
who are present (again: all nations) and have the explicit criterion be 'helping
those in need' and it not be necessary?
Nemesio
26 Mar 05
Originally posted by RBHILL
Ephesians 4:11 And his gifts were that some should be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers...
And ALL were called to help the poor.
Well sense I have found a new Church resently, I know I will get that chance to go to some homeless shelter to feed the poor and hungry and maybe read the Bible. So Praise God when I get that Chance.
You always have that chance. Always. There are always people who need you to help them.
You CHOOSE not to do so.
Nemesio