GC is ridiculous. He believes the Bible, except the parts that are inconvenient to him. I'm sure God is pleased.
The first part of Matthew 6, before the example of the Lord's Prayer, is an explicit admonishment for outward displays of faith; whether manifested in prayer, charity, or fasting.
Christian leaders praying in public for 200 years only means Christian leaders have been disobeying God for 200 years.
One can defend faith without praying in public. Using Christ's teachings against one another to excuse disobedience is worse in my opinion than a simple transgression.
The idea that Christ excuses sincere believers from the tenets of Matthew 6 is laughable. Who exactly do you think Christ is talking to?
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GC goes on to say that the verse isn't about prayer when in fact it explicitly gives guidance regarding the proper execution of prayer; another meaningless assertion. These passages in Matthew do not constitute a parable.
Despite the frequency of occurrence, I am always amazed how those that accept the Bible as the inspired word of God are so cavalier with its contents.
The first part of Matthew 6, before the example of the Lord's Prayer, is an explicit admonishment for outward displays of faith; whether manifested in prayer, charity, or fasting.
Christian leaders praying in public for 200 years only means Christian leaders have been disobeying God for 200 years.
One can defend faith without praying in public. Using Christ's teachings against one another to excuse disobedience is worse in my opinion than a simple transgression.
The idea that Christ excuses sincere believers from the tenets of Matthew 6 is laughable. Who exactly do you think Christ is talking to?
GC asked
Quote:...then why not ask God in public for His help.The easy answer is because God tells followers not to.
GC goes on to say that the verse isn't about prayer when in fact it explicitly gives guidance regarding the proper execution of prayer; another meaningless assertion. These passages in Matthew do not constitute a parable.
Despite the frequency of occurrence, I am always amazed how those that accept the Bible as the inspired word of God are so cavalier with its contents.
