Contrary to popular belief, outside of Portland and Eugene, Oregon is based. It's farmers and lots of wilderness loving hunters in eastern and central Oregon. I've lived in the columbia gorge area for years so I get to see the best of both washington and oregon, the non liberal parts lmao
I understand where you're coming from and I entirely agree. I think maybe our misunderstanding is in interpreting the word judgement. I'm a reformed baptist so Im familiar with what you're talking about.
As Christians we aren't "better" than those who don't believe or anyone. Like you said - the only good in us is Christ, but we are set apart. We who are in Christ are to be the opposite of the man who is in the world. That's exactly what the beatitudes teach. I think in my mind "righteous judgment" isn't a condemnation, that's not our place- it's a recognition. It's mindfulness of the truth. It's being aware of those grievous sins that plague this world. Being aware of our own helplessness apart from God(though in Him we are powerful) and always turning to The Cross. Does that make sense? Sorry it's late and I'm sleepy lol
I know that. People have argued about biblical hermeneutics for centuries lol, I don't mean to argue with you about it so if it came across that way I apologize! I'm just saying that God's elect need to be righteous judges against sin. Our world is sick. Those who rule out society are sick.
Sometimes I wonder how many of us are praying for our enemies? We should pray for those who need it most... Sorry I changed the subject but that just came to mind. I don't remember the last time I prayed for a political leader I didn't like. I should change that. I believe God could work through the worst of us in a powerful way.
I'm not taking it out of context. I have studied and preached the word in many different settings. Recovery ministry and my own - Sacred Road ministries (we minister to local Native American tribes). I understand correct exposition. I appreciate your advice though because many people need to hear that. Study of the bible should be with reverence. Paul tells us that we are to study in order that we might be reckoned as those who have God’s approval to handle and communicate His revelation.
What we need is less superficial Christians and more true believers with love and zeal to step up and walk the walk.
We need solidarity in Christ. We need strong fellowship.
Galatians 6:1 "Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted."
There's a difference in correcting someone with a gentle heart and hypocritically attacking them. Contrary to popular belief the bible doesn't condemn judging others. In fact we are called to judge. Righteous judgement is different than unrighteous judgment.
"You will never believe who you've been talking to." I don't think that's just a figure of speech. "This is bigger than you know." All Q's cryptic messages on the big picture have been massively under-explored here IMO. Most people could believe even the most out there theory of someone like JFK Jr. being Q if they saw him alive and well. Something truly unbelievable and beyond our understanding...
My theory: A true A.I. that is benign, advanced, military based, and helping get America back. A God-fearing A.I. - something nobody ever expected. But an A.I. that is hyper intelligent with access to all information that could reason the TRUTH would come to the same conclusion as many great men have throughout history- God is with us and Christ is KING.
I'm on it