tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post8944199456577912664..comments2024-03-27T19:50:47.426-05:00Comments on The Watchman's Bagpipes: Why the Hatred of Deceived People?Glenn E. Chatfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117405535707961903noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post-74281347997352272342017-02-06T14:53:30.905-06:002017-02-06T14:53:30.905-06:00As I'm sure, we all can appreciate talking wit...As I'm sure, we all can appreciate talking with family about difference in our faith can be a disaster. Growing up, I saw many conversations between my JW side family and the Evangelical side turn absolutely not Christ Like from both sides. Unfortunately, they became apathetic toward each other. <br />What I would encourage is be prepared in gentleness to talked to these lost souls coming to our very door steps. Unfortunately, I have to use others means of opportunities being that my house is now declared apostate and off limits to call on.TM1305https://www.blogger.com/profile/18149399029912144895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post-82626477802483169602017-02-06T14:09:57.954-06:002017-02-06T14:09:57.954-06:00The last paragraph simply states that bigotry agai...The last paragraph simply states that bigotry against the individual followers is wrong, and that you should treat them -- all people -- as Jesus would treat them. Give them the truth.Glenn E. Chatfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04117405535707961903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post-62736727133695199282017-02-06T10:43:28.277-06:002017-02-06T10:43:28.277-06:00Glenn,
Very good point you make. As a former Jehov...Glenn,<br />Very good point you make. As a former Jehovah's Witness, I allowed the personal attacks of hate and ignorance to be an hindrance to critically looking at truths that were being share about the JW history and teachings. Paul tells Timothy not to engage in quarrels, but correct those who oppose with gentleness and perhaps God will grant them repentance and knowledge of the truth. 2 Timothy 2:23-26.<br /><br />Praise God! He did lead me away and out from under the teachings of the JW organization and to a Christian faith. However, I must say that I'm sadden by the vast number of Christians that have no heart of desire to share the true life saving gospel with a Jehovah's Witness.<br /><br />A Cristian lives under a mandate to be a witness for Jesus and take that witness and make disciples to Judea, Samaria and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8 , Matthew 28:18-20.Many Christians will never leave there home town, state or country to do this for various reasons.Some will, most definitely, go to the ends of the earth, but not share the gospel in there own Judea.<br /><br />These lost souls, maybe a Jehovah's Witness or maybe a Mormon, come right to your front door. What have you to do now Christian? TM1305https://www.blogger.com/profile/18149399029912144895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post-63264299266310519512017-02-06T10:39:36.666-06:002017-02-06T10:39:36.666-06:00I think what your saying, which is what I try to s...I think what your saying, which is what I try to stick to. I use the God's own words as the attack. It is sharper than a double edge sword. I put their misquoted scripture back into context or maybe just add what was left out. Inevitably, they find that a personal attack. <br /><br />I've seen so many tears spilled over an in-law who puts her own sanctification ahead of her family under the influence of NAR teachings. Time and time again refusing to repent and failing to see care and love for her own family as the good works set aside for her by God.<br /><br />I've come to understand that I should weep more for this person. I want to extend forgiveness. <br /><br />Jesus was clear about forgiving those who continue to sin against you and ask forgiveness. You keep forgiving. How do you deal with those who believe they have done nothing wrong? <br /><br />I understand that harboring anger and animosity are sins. I find myself caught up with a license to be feel these things by "hating what God hates". God clearly hates false teachers, and we are to silence them. Some of these followers are not just going along they are enabling these false teachers and propelling them forward.<br /><br />And that last paragraph doesn't sit quite right with me. Maybe you can set me straight. <br /><br /><br />Dnoreply@blogger.com