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Pastors, Evangelical leaders react to the killing of Charlie Kirk: 'A Christian martyr'
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Then why do Conservatives focus SO much on it instead of any of the other ones? I don't hear them putting anywhere near this much effort into condemning greed.
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I think the reason it gets so much attention is because there is a political attempt to extinguish any idea that it is a sin. Activists want it promoted as a wholesome, healthy, spiritually valid choice, and if you have an idea that it is a sin, it's your own prejudices and bigotry. You don't see many groups out there saying greed is not a sin, and hey let's teach it in elementary school.
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It can be a tough sell to separate greed from capitalism. Especially for believers in trickle-down economics.
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Paul would've known what Jesus' position was on sin.
1 Corinthians 6:9-10:
The description in the Amplified version of what a reviler is seems to be commonplace today in politics.
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1 Corinthians 6:9-10:
KJV: Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
ESV: Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.
NIV: Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.
AMP: Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit or have any share in the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate [by perversion], nor those who participate in homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers [whose words are used as weapons to abuse, insult, humiliate, intimidate, or slander], nor swindlers will inherit or have any share in the kingdom of God.
The description in the Amplified version of what a reviler is seems to be commonplace today in politics.
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A reviler is a person who speaks abusively or contemptuously of someone or something, often through slander, vilification, or attacks with words. The term describes someone who uses scornful language to criticize or humiliate others, essentially assaulting them with the tongue.
Key characteristics of a reviler:
- Uses contemptuous language: Revilers employ words that express disdain and disrespect.
- Engages in verbal abuse: Their speech is characterized by insults, belittling remarks, and harsh criticism.
- Makes false accusations: Reviling often involves slandering others by charging them with evil or misdeeds, even if the accusations are untrue.
- Assaults with the tongue: The act of reviling is a form of verbal aggression, a "killing" of the soul with words, according to early commentators.
Context and application:
- Historical context: In ancient Greco-Roman culture, reviling was a tactic used against opponents, and Christian communities have historically recognized it as a grave offense.
- Spiritual significance: In a biblical context, a reviler is seen as someone who has a heart condition that manifests as pride, anger, or bitterness, requiring transformation through gospel-powered change.
- Modern parallels: Sarcasm and belittling in modern contexts, such as on social media, are considered modern forms of reviling.
- Consequences: The act of reviling can damage unity, create divisions, and is considered a violation of the commandment to love one's neighbor.
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