At this time of year, Christians celebrate Easter, or as I prefer, Resurrection Sunday. As one scans history, no other date put such a mark in time as when Jesus Christ shed His grave-clothes and departed the tomb.
Of all the religions of the world, only Christianity claims an empty tomb for its founder. The physical resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of Christianity. British theologian Michael Green said it well when he noted, "Without faith in the resurrection there would be no Christianity at all." Noted biblical scholar, professor, and author Wilbur M. Smith said that "[t]he resurrection of Christ is the very citadel of the Christian faith. This is the doctrine that turned the world upside down[.]" Indeed it did.
Read more: http://www.americanthinker.com/2012/04/the_resurrection.html#ixzz1rVh7jY6v
May the Resurrection be your hope and strength!
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. ... Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given unto us. Rom 5:1-5 NKJV
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Obama Misquotes Bible on Wealth Redistribution (and my comments)
Read article:
"Liberals/Progressives/Democrats say the Bible is off-limits when it addresses the subject of homosexuality, homosexual marriage, abortion, or any issue liberals favor but the Bible condemns. But it's permitted to be used when wealth-redistribution is being discussed. The only problem is that when President Barack Hussein Obama quoted from the Bible, he both took his quotation out of context and got it wrong."
http://www.americanthinker.com/2012/04/obama_misquotes_bible_on_wealth_redistribution.html
Cherel's P.S.
The Bible is the primary source for godly knowledge. When the Bible is properly understood and applied to real life, it enables one to live wisely. When one lives wisely, one does what is right for oneself and for one's neighbor in the eyes of God. In other words, one fulfills the greatest commandments to love God and one's neighbor.
As mentioned in the article, the Good Samaritan was a godly individual who used his own resources to help a stranger in need. There was no government involvement of resources or behavioral controls. He was good because he knew God.
God gives us life! He is the provider of health, talents, intelligence and opportunities which allow individuals to earn and accumulate wealth at various levels. God is, therefore, the ultimate distributor of wealth. The government, which has no resources of its own, has no business trying to outdo God by redistributing wealth-- taking what legitimatly belongs to some people and giving it to others. And, demonizing the wealth creators in the process.
I find it deeply disturbing that so many Americans have bought into the idea that it is appropriate for the government to take money from their neighbor and give it to them. Legalized plunder is still plunder. In fact, the government is currently spending our grandchildren's money on our generation! Do you honestly feel good about that?
If politicians truly cared about the poor and disadvantaged, they would be frugal with public money and generous toward others with their own money! They would live righteously and promote the love of God and the love of one's neighbor by setting an example for the nation.
How do you see it?
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)