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Question on God Hearing PrayersQuestion on God Hearing Prayers

I've been taught that the Bible says that I've been taught that the Bible says that God doesn't listen to the prayer of sinners God doesn't listen to the prayer of sinners but we are all sinners. I make mistakes but we are all sinners. I make mistakes and how am I supposed to know if God and how am I supposed to know if God hears my prayers or not. Sometimes it's hears my prayers or not. Sometimes it's hard to tell if he hears them.hard to tell if he hears them.


God does not hear the prayers of those who God does not hear the prayers of those who do not seek or hear God. do not seek or hear God. (1 Pt 3:12-13; Psa 34:15-19)(1 Pt 3:12-13; Psa 34:15-19)


1 Peter 3:12-131 Peter 3:12-13 - For - For the eyes of the LORDthe eyes of the LORD are are on the righteous, And on the righteous, And His ears His ears are open are open to their prayersto their prayers; But the ; But the face of the LORD face of the LORD is is against those who do evilagainst those who do evil." 13 And who ." 13 And who is is he who will harm you he who will harm you if you become if you become followers of what is goodfollowers of what is good??


Psalm 34:15-19Psalm 34:15-19 - The eyes of the LORD - The eyes of the LORD are are on the righteous, And His ears on the righteous, And His ears are open are open to their cry. 16 The face of the LORD to their cry. 16 The face of the LORD is is against those who do evilagainst those who do evil, To cut off the , To cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. 17 remembrance of them from the earth. 17 The righteous The righteous cry out, and the LORD hearscry out, and the LORD hears, , And delivers them out of all their troubles. And delivers them out of all their troubles.


18 18 The LORD The LORD is is near to those who have a near to those who have a broken heartbroken heart, And saves , And saves such as have a such as have a contrite spiritcontrite spirit. 19 Many . 19 Many are are the afflictions the afflictions of the righteous, But of the righteous, But the LORD delivers the LORD delivers him out of them allhim out of them all..


These verses are talking about “sinners” as These verses are talking about “sinners” as being those who are opening rebelling being those who are opening rebelling against God. These people do not have the against God. These people do not have the fellowship or protection of God.fellowship or protection of God.


God will not respond when they suddenly God will not respond when they suddenly call upon Him in a day of trouble. call upon Him in a day of trouble.


God will not respond when they suddenly God will not respond when they suddenly call upon Him in a day of trouble. call upon Him in a day of trouble.

God is there to help the penitent Christian God is there to help the penitent Christian in his struggle with sin! in his struggle with sin! (Heb 12:1-3)(Heb 12:1-3)


Hebrews 12:1-3Hebrews 12:1-3 - - Therefore we also, since Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares the sin which so easily ensnares usus, , and let and let us run with endurance the race that is set us run with endurance the race that is set before us, before us,


2 2 looking unto Jesuslooking unto Jesus, the author and finisher , the author and finisher of of our our faith, who for the joy that was set faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 For consider Him of the throne of God. 3 For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, against Himself, lest you become weary and lest you become weary and discouraged in your soulsdiscouraged in your souls..


We as Christians are told that if we say we We as Christians are told that if we say we have no sin that we are deceiving ourselves. have no sin that we are deceiving ourselves. (1 Jn 1:10)(1 Jn 1:10)


1 John 1:101 John 1:10 - - If we say that we have not If we say that we have not sinnedsinned, we make Him a liar, and His word , we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.is not in us.


We must not enter a practice of sin (sin We must not enter a practice of sin (sin without repentance). without repentance). (1 Jn 3:6-9)(1 Jn 3:6-9)


1 John 3:6-91 John 3:6-9 - Whoever abides in Him - Whoever abides in Him does does not sinnot sin. Whoever sins has neither seen Him . Whoever sins has neither seen Him nor known Him. 7 Little children, let no nor known Him. 7 Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. righteous.


8 He who sins is of the devil, for the devil 8 He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the that He might destroy the works of the devil. 9 Whoever has been born of God devil. 9 Whoever has been born of God does not sindoes not sin, for , for His seed remains in himHis seed remains in him; ; and he cannot sin, because he has been born and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God.of God.


How can I know that God will hear my How can I know that God will hear my prayers? prayers?


When I ask in faith believing his promises! When I ask in faith believing his promises! (1 Jn 1:9; James 1:5-6)(1 Jn 1:9; James 1:5-6)


1 John 1:91 John 1:9 - If we confess our sins, - If we confess our sins, He is He is faithful and just to forgive us faithful and just to forgive us our our sinssins and and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.


James 1:5-6James 1:5-6 - If any of you lacks wisdom, - If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 6 be given to him. 6 But let him ask in faith, But let him ask in faith, with no doubtingwith no doubting, for he who doubts is like , for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.wind.


This is not a question of feeling or sensing This is not a question of feeling or sensing but one of faith in God’s promise!but one of faith in God’s promise!

Question on Being Question on Being “Filled with the Holy Spirit”“Filled with the Holy Spirit”

One question I have is about Acts 6. When it One question I have is about Acts 6. When it says: “therefore, brothers, pick out from among says: “therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty.” (Acts 6:3 ESV) Is the Spirit referred to duty.” (Acts 6:3 ESV) Is the Spirit referred to the same gift of the Spirit in Acts 2:38? Also if the same gift of the Spirit in Acts 2:38? Also if it's actually full of the Spirit in the same way it's actually full of the Spirit in the same way the apostles were then there wouldn't be a need the apostles were then there wouldn't be a need for them to lay hands on them. (Acts 6:6)for them to lay hands on them. (Acts 6:6)


It is important to let the context tell what a It is important to let the context tell what a word or phrase means.word or phrase means.


It is important to let the context tell what a It is important to let the context tell what a word or phrase means.word or phrase means.

You have already pointed out how the “gift You have already pointed out how the “gift of the Holy Spirit” in the laying on of hands of the Holy Spirit” in the laying on of hands is not the same “gift” that was given every is not the same “gift” that was given every Christian upon their baptism.Christian upon their baptism.


Every Christian has the indwelling of the Every Christian has the indwelling of the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit (Rom 8:9)(Rom 8:9) but they did not have but they did not have the Holy Spirit in the gifts given by the the Holy Spirit in the gifts given by the laying on of the apostle’s hands. laying on of the apostle’s hands. (Acts 8:14-18)(Acts 8:14-18)


Romans 8:9Romans 8:9 - But you are not in the flesh - But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not Histhe Spirit of Christ, he is not His..


Acts 8:14-18Acts 8:14-18 - Now when the apostles who - Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, received the word of God, they sent Peter and they sent Peter and John to themJohn to them, 15 who, when they had come , 15 who, when they had come down, prayed for them down, prayed for them that they might receive that they might receive the Holy Spiritthe Holy Spirit. 16 For as yet He had fallen . 16 For as yet He had fallen upon none of them. upon none of them. They had only been They had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesusbaptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. .


17 Then 17 Then they laid hands on themthey laid hands on them, and they , and they received the Holy Spiritreceived the Holy Spirit. 18 And when . 18 And when Simon saw that Simon saw that through the laying on of the through the laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was givenapostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, , he offered them money,he offered them money,


In this context to be “full of the Spirit” is to In this context to be “full of the Spirit” is to have the Spirit given message implanted in have the Spirit given message implanted in one’s heart. We can do this by being a one’s heart. We can do this by being a careful listener and in meditating on what careful listener and in meditating on what we hear. we hear. (James 1:21-25)(James 1:21-25)


James 1:21-25James 1:21-25 - Therefore lay aside all - Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be which is able to save your souls. 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 For if anyone is a deceiving yourselves. 23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror;a man observing his natural face in a mirror;


24 for he observes himself, goes away, and 24 for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he immediately forgets what kind of man he was. 25 But he who looks into the perfect was. 25 But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues law of liberty and continues in it, in it, and is not and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does.this one will be blessed in what he does.


We are commanded to do this! We are commanded to do this! (Eph 5:18-19)(Eph 5:18-19)


Ephesians 5:18-19 Ephesians 5:18-19 18 And do not be 18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to but be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord,in your heart to the Lord,


In this we are also “filled with” God, In this we are also “filled with” God, knowledge, and fruits of righteousness knowledge, and fruits of righteousness (Eph 3:19; Phil 1:9-11; Col 1:9)(Eph 3:19; Phil 1:9-11; Col 1:9)


Ephesians 3:19 Ephesians 3:19 19 to know the love of 19 to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. may be filled with all the fullness of God.


Philippians 1:9-11 Philippians 1:9-11 9 And this I pray, that 9 And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, 10 that you knowledge and all discernment, 10 that you may approve the things that are excellent, that may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ, 11 being filled with the the day of Christ, 11 being filled with the fruits of righteousness which fruits of righteousness which are are by Jesus by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.Christ, to the glory and praise of God.


Colossians 1:9 Colossians 1:9 9 For this reason we also, 9 For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;wisdom and spiritual understanding;

Question on the 2Question on the 2ndnd Coming of Christ Coming of Christ

I am hearing that some Christians believe I am hearing that some Christians believe that that the 2nd coming of Jesus occurred that that the 2nd coming of Jesus occurred in 70 AD in the destruction of Jerusalem. in 70 AD in the destruction of Jerusalem. How would you answer these brethren?How would you answer these brethren?


There will be a literal physical resurrection There will be a literal physical resurrection of all men who ever lived.of all men who ever lived.


There will be a literal physical resurrection There will be a literal physical resurrection of all men who ever lived.of all men who ever lived.

Paul reasoned with unbelievers that they Paul reasoned with unbelievers that they would be held accountable at the judgment would be held accountable at the judgment day and the proof of this would be the day and the proof of this would be the resurrection of Christ. resurrection of Christ. (Acts 17:30-31)(Acts 17:30-31)


Acts 17:30-31 Acts 17:30-31 30 "Truly, these times of 30 "Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent, commands all men everywhere to repent, 31 "because He has appointed a day on 31 "because He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man whom He has righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained. He has given assurance of this to ordained. He has given assurance of this to all by raising Him from the dead.“all by raising Him from the dead.“


Why would the resurrection of Christ have Why would the resurrection of Christ have any connection to proof of a future any connection to proof of a future judgment of all men? Consider how Paul judgment of all men? Consider how Paul develops this reasoning with Christians. develops this reasoning with Christians. (2 Cor 4:13-14; 1 Cor 6:14; Phil 3:20-21, (2 Cor 4:13-14; 1 Cor 6:14; Phil 3:20-21, 1 Jn 3:2)1 Jn 3:2)


2 Corinthians 4:13-14 2 Corinthians 4:13-14 13 And since we 13 And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, "I believed and therefore I what is written, "I believed and therefore I spoke," we also believe and therefore speak, spoke," we also believe and therefore speak, 14 knowing that He who raised up the Lord 14 knowing that He who raised up the Lord Jesus will also raise us up with Jesus, and Jesus will also raise us up with Jesus, and will present will present us us with you.with you.


1 Corinthians 6:14 1 Corinthians 6:14 14 And God both 14 And God both raised up the Lord and will also raise us up raised up the Lord and will also raise us up by His power.by His power.


Philippians 3:20-21 Philippians 3:20-21 20 For our 20 For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who will transform our Jesus Christ, 21 who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself.to Himself.


1 John 3:2 1 John 3:2 2 Beloved, now we are 2 Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.for we shall see Him as He is.


Is this resurrection a figurative resurrection Is this resurrection a figurative resurrection of a cause? of a cause?


Is this resurrection a figurative resurrection Is this resurrection a figurative resurrection of a cause? of a cause?

Did Jesus discuss a literal resurrection and a Did Jesus discuss a literal resurrection and a very different afterlife in His ministry?very different afterlife in His ministry?


What was the disagreement with the What was the disagreement with the Sadducees about? Sadducees about? (Lk 20:27, 34-36)(Lk 20:27, 34-36)


Luke 20:27 Luke 20:27 27 Then some of the 27 Then some of the Sadducees, who deny that there is a Sadducees, who deny that there is a resurrection, came to resurrection, came to Him Him and asked Him,and asked Him,


Luke 20:34-36 Luke 20:34-36 34 And Jesus answered and 34 And Jesus answered and said to them, "The sons of this age marry and said to them, "The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage. 35 "But those who are are given in marriage. 35 "But those who are counted worthy to attain that age, and the counted worthy to attain that age, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry nor resurrection from the dead, neither marry nor are given in marriage; 36 "nor can they die are given in marriage; 36 "nor can they die anymore, for they are equal to the angels and anymore, for they are equal to the angels and are sons of God, being sons of the are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.resurrection.


After the resurrection, what would be true After the resurrection, what would be true of all those who were raised? Is this true of all those who were raised? Is this true today?today?


After the resurrection, what would be true After the resurrection, what would be true of all those who were raised? Is this true of all those who were raised? Is this true today?today?

What was the occasion that Mary discussed What was the occasion that Mary discussed the resurrection with Jesus? the resurrection with Jesus? (Jn 11:23-26; 40-46)(Jn 11:23-26; 40-46)


John 11:23-26 John 11:23-26 - Jesus said to her, "Your - Jesus said to her, "Your brother will rise again." 24 Martha said to brother will rise again." 24 Martha said to Him, "I know that he will rise again in the Him, "I know that he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day." 25 Jesus said to resurrection at the last day." 25 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. 26 "And whoever lives and shall live. 26 "And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?“this?“


John 11:40-46 John 11:40-46 40 Jesus said to her, "Did I 40 Jesus said to her, "Did I not say to you that if you would believe you not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?" 41 Then they would see the glory of God?" 41 Then they took away the stone took away the stone from the place from the place where where the dead man was lying. And Jesus lifted up the dead man was lying. And Jesus lifted up His His eyes and said, "Father, I thank You that eyes and said, "Father, I thank You that You have heard Me. You have heard Me.


42 "And I know that You always hear Me, 42 "And I know that You always hear Me, but because of the people who are standing but because of the people who are standing by I said by I said this, this, that they may believe that that they may believe that You sent Me." 43 Now when He had said You sent Me." 43 Now when He had said these things, He cried with a loud voice, these things, He cried with a loud voice, "Lazarus, come forth!""Lazarus, come forth!"


44 And he who had died came out bound hand 44 And he who had died came out bound hand and foot with graveclothes, and his face was and foot with graveclothes, and his face was wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, "Loose him, and let him go." 45 Then many "Loose him, and let him go." 45 Then many of the Jews who had come to Mary, and had of the Jews who had come to Mary, and had seen the things Jesus did, believed in Him. 46 seen the things Jesus did, believed in Him. 46 But some of them went away to the Pharisees But some of them went away to the Pharisees and told them the things Jesus did.and told them the things Jesus did.


Did Jesus teach a general resurrection for Did Jesus teach a general resurrection for only a small group of people? only a small group of people? (Jn 5:28-29; Acts 24:15-16)(Jn 5:28-29; Acts 24:15-16)


John 5:28-29 John 5:28-29 28 "Do not marvel at this; 28 "Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice 29 "and in the graves will hear His voice 29 "and come forth -- those who have done good, to come forth -- those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation.condemnation.


Acts 24:15-16 Acts 24:15-16 15 "I have hope in God, 15 "I have hope in God, which they themselves also accept, that which they themselves also accept, that there will be a resurrection of there will be a resurrection of the the dead, both dead, both of of the the just and just and the the unjust. 16 "This unjust. 16 "This being being so, I myself always strive to have a so, I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and conscience without offense toward God and men.men.


Is this a personal resurrection that brings Is this a personal resurrection that brings personal accountability?personal accountability?


Will all men see and personally experience Will all men see and personally experience things at the second coming of Christ?things at the second coming of Christ?


Will all men see and personally experience Will all men see and personally experience things at the second coming of Christ?things at the second coming of Christ?

Christians are expecting to see and meet Christians are expecting to see and meet Jesus at His coming. Jesus at His coming. (1 Jn 3:1-2; 1 Thess 4:13-18)(1 Jn 3:1-2; 1 Thess 4:13-18)


1 John 3:1-2 1 John 3:1-2 Behold what manner of love the Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know does not know us, because it did not know Him. 2 Beloved, now we are children of God; Him. 2 Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.is.


1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 13 But I do not 13 But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. Him those who sleep in Jesus.


15 For this we say to you by the word of the 15 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive Lord, that we who are alive and and remain remain until the coming of the Lord will by no until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. 16 means precede those who are asleep. 16 For the Lord Himself will descend from For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. And the dead in Christ will rise first.


17 Then we who are alive 17 Then we who are alive and and remain shall remain shall be caught up together with them in the be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. 18 we shall always be with the Lord. 18 Therefore comfort one another with these Therefore comfort one another with these words.words.


Since this is connected to Jesus’ Since this is connected to Jesus’ resurrection, then in what manner will we resurrection, then in what manner will we see Jesus? Is this a past event only see Jesus? Is this a past event only applicable to the righteous?applicable to the righteous?


Will the unrighteous also wee Jesus coming Will the unrighteous also wee Jesus coming in the clouds? in the clouds? (Rev 1:5-7)(Rev 1:5-7)


Revelation 1:5-7 Revelation 1:5-7 5 and from Jesus Christ, 5 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood, 6 and has from our sins in His own blood, 6 and has made us kings and priests to His God and made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him Father, to Him be be glory and dominion glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. forever and ever. Amen.


7 Behold, He is coming with clouds, and 7 Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even they who every eye will see Him, even they who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. Even so, will mourn because of Him. Even so, Amen. Amen.


How is Jesus the “firstborn from the dead?” How is Jesus the “firstborn from the dead?” How was He raised? How will the others be How was He raised? How will the others be raised?raised?

Question on Speaking Evil of Brethren Question on Speaking Evil of Brethren (James 4:11)(James 4:11)

What does it mean to “speak evil” of What does it mean to “speak evil” of brethren (James 4:11)? Is it wrong to point brethren (James 4:11)? Is it wrong to point out a fault or talk to another about out a fault or talk to another about what another Christian is doing?what another Christian is doing?


One of the greatest tests we will face is how One of the greatest tests we will face is how we think and speak of others! In this we think and speak of others! In this context we are looking at our own brothers context we are looking at our own brothers in Christ! in Christ! (James 4:11)(James 4:11)


James 4:11 James 4:11 - Do not speak evil of one - Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge.but a judge.


““Speaking Evil’ - as expressing hostility in Speaking Evil’ - as expressing hostility in speaking speaking speak (evil) against, slander, speak (evil) against, slander, revile. revile.


This is the opposite of loving and caring for This is the opposite of loving and caring for another. another. (Rom 14:15)(Rom 14:15)


Romans 14:15 Romans 14:15 15 Yet if your brother is 15 Yet if your brother is grieved because of grieved because of your your food, you are no food, you are no longer walking in love. Do not destroy with longer walking in love. Do not destroy with your food the one for whom Christ died.your food the one for whom Christ died.


We can speak the truth to our brothers or We can speak the truth to our brothers or even speak to another Christian about the even speak to another Christian about the weakness of another when it is done in weakness of another when it is done in love. Are we trying to help or are we love. Are we trying to help or are we looking down our nose at another? looking down our nose at another? (1 (1 Cor 13:4-7)Cor 13:4-7)


1 Corinthians 13:4-7 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 4 Love suffers long 4 Love suffers long and and is kind; love does not envy; love does is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.all things, endures all things.


A good test in speaking to others A good test in speaking to others “T.H.I.N.K.” “T.H.I.N.K.” TT - is it True? - is it True? HH - is it - is it Helpful? Helpful? I I - is it Inspiring? - is it Inspiring? NN - is it - is it Necessary? Necessary? KK - is it Kind? - is it Kind?

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