It is time to stop using the Bible to hurt people. It is time to stop using it to justify our prejudices and fears. Just because the Bible "says it" doesn't mean that we believe it. In the Bible, women are property, but we don't believe that anymore. In the Bible, conquered people become slaves and we don't believe in that anymore. In the Bible a rebellious son is to be stoned to death. We don't believe that.
Some people insist that "the Bible says" when really all they are trying to do is justify their hatred. Friends, the Bible never justifies hatred. Some people insist that the Bible "says something" so that they can justify their beliefs and practices and never be challenged to change.
Love challenges all of us to change.
Love comes first. Love comes before someone's misguided interpretation of the Scriptures.
John 13:34-35
A new commandment I give unto you that you should love one another as I have loved you. By this, all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love...
It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.
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I am, along with Sherri Swanson and Aaron Brown, leading a trip to the Holy Land January 23-February 2, 2023.
For more information, click the link below. And if you have any questions, please feel free to email me at jsbrink57@gmail.com
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