Saturday, November 20, 2010

Fear Not Reviling

It seems that whenver there is something good going on, there is something bad there to oppose it.
There is a reason these verses were included in the Holy Bible:

Acts 5: 34-39
 34 Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space;
  35 And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men.
  36 For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought.
  37 After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed.
  38 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought:
  39 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.

It's interesting how many today spend so much effort trying to debase and harrass, instead of focusing on building up and strengthening. Really, the best way to move the gospel forward is to preach it and share it, not to try to tear down the opposition. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a huge example of this. The Church spends no time contending with others; Every effort is spent inviting all to come unto Christ.
What would Jesus Christ have done?

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