The sinner's favorite scripture passage is Jesus' acclaimed, "Judge not lest thou be judged." And yet, surely we are to call sin sin. We do not overlook adultery, spousal or child abuse. We even encourage those compelled towards drugs, alcohol, or other compulsions to enter into fulltime residential treatment. None of this is considered judgmental. In fact, good correcting, rebuking, and instruction in righteousness should be basic to discipling believers--especi... Read More
I guess things were kind of hitting me today, as people are arguing over how best to have a relationship for long term commitment. I love to see people of all walks at least get along. I have known both sides of the fence when it comes to rich versus poor. It is never easy when people are looked down on for not knowing how to behave at a ritzy social gathering, just because they have never had the opportunity to learn how to.
Manners and etiquit are all good things, but they...
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