I think this was the church I was going to... We left, but not for these reasons (there were many, but the last was when they shamed us for not getting vaxxed).
I see this propaganda much more clearly now.
I believe my (our) mission from God is to love. I am still working on getting consistent there, but the problem here is having it shoved down our throats and celebrated.
God also told us not to lie, cheat, steal, convet, etc... I can love and forgive someone that does these things- but I don't need to celebrate the act or dedicate everything to it. Uhg.
I agree that God wants us to love one another, Jesus even commanded it. The problem occurs when some conflate love with lust or emotion and elevate their own selfish desires above the commands of God. It becomes a form of idolatry.
Never forget that God hates sin. “Love is Love” is a demonic slogan aimed at us to tolerate sin. “God is Love” has been used in the same manner, as if God won’t judge us harshly for our sins because He loves us. Nothing could be further from the Truth. If one word describes God it is the word “HOLY.” And holiness is completely sinless, as Jesus was.
I don’t need to agree with someone to show them love…. But I get the clarification there. I may be expressing myself well… but as i responded in a different comment- I’m still learning. No doubt, I will see layers more to what you’ve said in the future.
Thanks for the support and providing your insights ❤️
I think this was the church I was going to... We left, but not for these reasons (there were many, but the last was when they shamed us for not getting vaxxed).
I see this propaganda much more clearly now.
I believe my (our) mission from God is to love. I am still working on getting consistent there, but the problem here is having it shoved down our throats and celebrated.
God also told us not to lie, cheat, steal, convet, etc... I can love and forgive someone that does these things- but I don't need to celebrate the act or dedicate everything to it. Uhg.
I agree that God wants us to love one another, Jesus even commanded it. The problem occurs when some conflate love with lust or emotion and elevate their own selfish desires above the commands of God. It becomes a form of idolatry.
Agree- excellent clarification!!
Never forget that God hates sin. “Love is Love” is a demonic slogan aimed at us to tolerate sin. “God is Love” has been used in the same manner, as if God won’t judge us harshly for our sins because He loves us. Nothing could be further from the Truth. If one word describes God it is the word “HOLY.” And holiness is completely sinless, as Jesus was.
I don’t need to agree with someone to show them love…. But I get the clarification there. I may be expressing myself well… but as i responded in a different comment- I’m still learning. No doubt, I will see layers more to what you’ve said in the future.
Thanks for the support and providing your insights ❤️