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classof56

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5. I'm reminded of one of the biblical passages that instructs Christians to pray for others,
Mon Oct 21, 2013, 02:49 PM
Oct 2013

in particular those in authority:

1 Timothy 2:1-4 (NIV)

2 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.


And yet as you pointed out, so many who call themselves Christians act anything but, to the detriment of Jesus' gospel. Used to be the goal was to bring them in from the fields of sin. Now the goal seems to be destroy our President and show no compassion for those in need of help or salvation. I'm a lapsed Southern Baptist who hasn't been inside one of their churches for almost 10 years, but I read, I observe and I am terribly saddened by what's going on.

Peace.

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