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Mark 12:17~ Why Neutrality For Christians by MaxInDHouse(m): 6:22pm On May 18 |
Jesus told his disciples: “Pay back Caesar’s things to Caesar, but God’s things to God.” Mark 12:17 Caesar will make demands which will surely contradict God's will at times this requires wisdom on the part of Christ's disciples {Matthew 10:16} who must go throughout the earth forming a global family of peace under the Prince of Peace. Act 1:8; Isaiah 2:2-4 Jesus commanded his disciples to LOVE their neighbours as themselves {Mark 12:31} LOVE their fellow believers just as he LOVE them {John 13:34-35} and LOVE their enemies {Luke 6:27-28} but then Caesar demanded that all those under his jurisdiction must LOVE only those he chooses for them as long as he is able to convince them against Christ's order. So in the face of politics and racism under which Caesar manipulate his own subjects to hate his own rivals and opposition can Christians go to war in support of their rulers without going against Jesus' order to LOVE both neighbours, enemies and fellow believers? how can disciples of Christ maintain their stand on what Jesus commanded them and remain NEUTRAL in the world without taking actions that will increase widows, orphans and amputees who are all victims of wars among mankind? 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: Mark 12:17~ Why Neutrality For Christians by MaxInDHouse(m): 7:28am On May 19 |
Brother Sergey Dvurechenskiy MAY 17, 2024 RUSSIA “I Am Part of Jehovah’s Family” The Vyselkovskiy District Court of the Krasnodar Territory will soon announce its verdict in the case involving Brother Sergey Dvurechenskiy. The prosecutor has yet to request a potential sentence. Profile Sergey Dvurechenskiy Born: 1975 (Vyselki) Biography: Works in construction Invited to attend a congregation meeting. Impressed by the logic of Bible teachings and how Jehovah’s Witnesses practice what they preach. Baptized in 2001 Married Yelena in 2009 Personal Comments What important lesson have you learned from this experience? As I continue to face this persecution, Jehovah is helping me better understand the words at Psalm 18:35: “You give me your shield of salvation, your right hand supports me, and your humility makes me great.” This verse reminds me that Jehovah will always provide the support I need, often through my brothers and sisters. Every time I receive their help, I feel valued and motivated to appreciate and cherish my brothers and sisters in return. We are one united body. It is a joy to know that I am part of Jehovah’s family of worshippers. We are greatly encouraged by the faithful examples of Sergey and others who have found that Jehovah is “a shield to all those taking!
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Re: Mark 12:17~ Why Neutrality For Christians by MaxInDHouse(m): 7:17am On May 21 |
You must not kill! Exodus 20:13 |
Re: Mark 12:17~ Why Neutrality For Christians by MaxInDHouse(m): 7:13am On May 22 |
When people pick up weapons against people which side doesn't pray? Do they pray to the same God? If they do which side will God support?
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Re: Mark 12:17~ Why Neutrality For Christians by MaxInDHouse(m): 5:11am On May 25 |
Religion and Politics, do they have the same goal?
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Re: Mark 12:17~ Why Neutrality For Christians by MaxInDHouse(m): 4:59pm On May 30 |
Religion and Politics aren't on the same page but then when politicians are recruiting voters or supporters they can go to any length that's why they're able to brainwash gullible people in false religions to join them in pushing their agenda and forcing it on the public. According to Christ Jesus faith shouldn't be used to inflict pain on our neighbours {Matthew 10:16} since people think differently and ability to assimilate is not the same. So how did first century Christians tackled the rebellious ones in their midst back then? They simply SHUN such ones just as Jews often shun those who have turned themselves into instruments for the Romans against their own people {Matthew 18:15-17} so when Christians agree on something but an individual among them turns against the agreement to teach what is contrary Christians are to SHUN such a person! Romans 16:17; Galatians 1:8; 2John 10-11 But why do some people later became killers claiming it's fight against heresy? Well it's because those killing their neighbours due to beliefs are politicians not believers. Below is an artistic impression of Joan of Arc who was burnt alive by politicians claiming Christians for the accusation (as they say) HERESY!
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Re: Mark 12:17~ Why Neutrality For Christians by Maynman: 4:32am On May 31 |
Why does the Jehovah's Witness organization have investments and accept money from companies that produce guns, arms, and grenades while preaching neutrality? 😂
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Re: Mark 12:17~ Why Neutrality For Christians by MaxInDHouse(m): 5:16am On May 31 |
Maynman:So they're investing in products and the same time sending their members to go preaching zealously and industriously teaching people throughout the world not to produce, buy, sell or make use of the same products?
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Re: Mark 12:17~ Why Neutrality For Christians by Maynman: 3:15pm On May 31 |
MaxInDHouse:That’s the hypocrisy. |
Re: Mark 12:17~ Why Neutrality For Christians by MaxInDHouse(m): 3:19pm On May 31 |
Maynman:That's not hypocrisy but madness! No sane human will INVEST his hard earned money and at the same time jeopardizing the investment! |
Re: Mark 12:17~ Why Neutrality For Christians by Maynman: 3:32pm On May 31 |
MaxInDHouse:Thats the madness the Jehovah witness are doing, any sane human will confirm instead of defending blindly They are earning ALOT from arms/weapons INVESTMENTS compare to the cost of production of pamphlets 😂
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Re: Mark 12:17~ Why Neutrality For Christians by MaxInDHouse(m): 3:40pm On May 31 |
Maynman: Those are lies but since you're not ready to use your reasoning you can keep it to yourself. One thing is sure: No normal human will INVEST and at the same time jeopardize his own investment! |
Re: Mark 12:17~ Why Neutrality For Christians by Maynman: 4:59pm On May 31 |
MaxInDHouse:Lies according to who? If you had any brain, you won’t be a slave to the watchtower elders and defending their hypocrisy. One think is sure, any sane human will confirm instead of defending blindly. They are earning ALOT from arms/weapons INVESTMENTS compare to the cost of production of pamphlets 😂
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