Biblical love does not mean that I ignore things that people do that are wrong and injurious. This is true both in the physical and spiritual realms. For example, to love a murderer, in a biblical sense, does not mean that we ignore his crime. It means that we put him to death for his horrible trespass agains the image of God (Genesis 9:5-6). Likewise, to love a false teacher does not mean that I turn a blind eye to his error and strive to have unity with him regardless of his doctrine. It means that I obey the Bible and mark and avoid him (Romans 16:17), that I expose his error publicly to protect those who might be led astray by his teaching.
David W. Cloud, Contemporary Christian Music Under the Spotlight, pg. 168
Wise words. I know Cloud is KJVO, but he does have some good points, if you sift through the legalisms.
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Yep, KJVO and legalistic.
ReplyDeleteBut this book has a lot of good information about the problems with contemporary "Christian" music, including the ideologies and morality of the writers, etc. Good reference source.
Your title pertains to relationships at home too. I only know ive been so wrong even when confronted with error. I ask to be humble, to turn around in repentance and be renewed. But still the same stiff-necked, arrogant fool. I ask for mercy for i was going to church faithfully, not knowing i was being judgmental, fault finding, provoking my kids so they turn to those dota games... Now God knows i didnt take heed, and am not standing now.. please, may fervent prayer of some righteous men help lift up in prayer, and heal heart and body, not grieve the Spirit. What is the good of knowing many of His songs by heart, but not living them after all. May God have mercy.
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ReplyDeleteYou are correct; the title really applies to our entire life. I think all of us have violated this principle at one time or another.
May God have mercy.
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