We often times read the Bible and affirm what it has to say. It's full of powerful sayings. But what do these passages mean in the context of our globalized 21st Century world?
You might mind some of the pictures offensive - I find some of the pictures offensive. I'm doing this so that we can ask ourselves, Why am I offended by this? Do we hold onto these things so tightly we don't allow the scripture to challenge it?
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Mark 11:25
But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in heaven forgive your trespasses.
I can see where youre going with this, but i don't think idea of being aware of dangers is bad. Forgiveness does not equate with opening yourself or your family up to be violated. Forgiveness does not equate with taking precautions to protect and provide safety for your family. Forgiveness deals with how you react if someone actually violates you.
I'm actually reacting to the fact that people have been on the move recently to kick these people out of their communities. In Miami there is a whole community of "sex offenders" living under a bridge just outside the city limit because they have effectively been barred from living in the city limits, but can't leave the county due to parole obligations.
I can see where youre going with this, but i don't think idea of being aware of dangers is bad. Forgiveness does not equate with opening yourself or your family up to be violated. Forgiveness does not equate with taking precautions to protect and provide safety for your family. Forgiveness deals with how you react if someone actually violates you.
ReplyDeleteI'm actually reacting to the fact that people have been on the move recently to kick these people out of their communities. In Miami there is a whole community of "sex offenders" living under a bridge just outside the city limit because they have effectively been barred from living in the city limits, but can't leave the county due to parole obligations.
ReplyDeleteOk, that I can agree is just wrong. Be careful and be safe, but love your enemies. I think we are in agreement on this then.
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