aggiedude quote
Screw it i am sick of talking about this this is never going to end
Response
Frustrated
I know of a lot of Christians who as frustrated.
Life is a constant struggle between good and evil.
I too get frustrated, but I always receive comfort and calm when I remember the life of Jesus.
Jesus called the Pharisees and Sadducees, "Vipers", but he never did anything to physically harm them.
In America, Christian have to right to vote and thus never need to consider physical harm.
I believe Christians can be victorious by salvation/salt and light. The main way to be victorious is to bring people to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ so that they live the Christian Lifestyle. Another part of being victorious is to call the Atheists (modern day equivalent of Pharisees and Sadducees), "vipers". There is no reason to allow evil people to perpetuate lies. The Bible should be used to expose the lies.
Some say a Christian should be meek, but I believe a Christian should also be bold. Not bold in them self, but bold in representing Jesus Christ.
II Timothy 3:16 states, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness".
In rebuking evil, the Bible must be the source for the rebuke. If it is an interpretation of the Bible to present day events, state something like "I believe". If the Bible is used, there will be authority, if it is just your opinion, it will ring hollow.
The Bible states what is necessary to be a Christian Warrior and a description of the enemy.
Ephesians 6:10-20 "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel. For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak."
Christians serve a risen Lord that has overcome the world. Christians should speak boldly.