It is the command of our Lord Jesus, is it not? If believed, then shared - No? When is the last time you died to yourself in bringing such a message to a lost one? Think for a moment - Is it not utterly SIN to remain silent? To do so is to withhold the most valuable gift in all of the world towards those you love - well at least you say you love. Isn't withholding good 100% bad? Is not participating in bad sin? The Bible says the wages of that sin is death (Romans 3:23). Is it right that such sin would be named amongst one of God's true children? How could it be? But Lord, I really do believe! "Believe?" says the Lord. Is believing disobeying? Does proclaiming you believe the same as evidencing it by works; meaning backing what (yes), you are commanded to speak? Certainly not - for we need not go further do we? Of course not, don't go hiding behind a bush, for the Lord will see you. Do not go blaming or lying for the Lord will catch you in your deceit and you will be found guilty. Is this questioning stirring your heart? Are you angry at me who writes? Are you accusing me as a mere human who dares write such an address to your conscience? Oh, but I too am being preached to this very moment. And I too must answer to the Lord with handling rightly this truth - for I am not above you; nor am I favored by God in this responsibility as to be relieved of my duty - For there is no partiality with God (Romans 2:11) - What He says, He says and what He requires, He requires; for each will answer for him/herself - Amen?
Let's change gears, but first, repent of what you must and ask the Lord to give you courage - ask this for me as well. Our goal is to please Him, to advance His purposes in all the world and bring this matter to all who know (by way of reminder); and to those who do not (so they too, may share in the fellowship with us/Him: 1 John).
Is God pleased when others (non-believers) get offended as a faithful one brings the Gospel message to their conscience? Is he displeased because another who suppresses the truth is displeased? I think NOT. Is he displeased with us because we truly believe and will be persistent with others on this most vital and eternal topic He set in place to save all? Well, those who wish not hear or obey are!! They may say: "This annoying Christian keeps trying to RAM this Bible stuff down my throat; who does he/she think they are? They have NO RIGHT?" Is this True? Is this what you meant by your persistence? I hope not! Then why shutter under the false accusation of a mere mortal in ignorance? If God is ultimate Judge + the maker of all things and the Author of the Gospel which saves, and He is on your side - Who is to win such a case against you? Did not the Ruler, Creator, and Judge give you this Authority? Then why must Christians listen and cower under the father of mere mortals (The Devil)? He is no longer your father, though he once was! You've been adopted! Now your yolk is easy and the burden of the Lord is light, lest you continue in sin! God help us!
Too be cont'd..... (in the meantime.....Act"S"aved!) Marc.
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