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Jul 30, 2016 23:44:53   #
numenian
 
Love of judgment: curious.

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Jul 30, 2016 23:46:50   #
numenian
 
Pennylynn wrote:
Jack,

You are aware that the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah were occupied primarily by Ammonite people.... The Ammonites were a Semitic people, closely related to the Israelites.

That aside, I agree with you that we have moved away from God.....and I think (just a personal view) that He is not going to put up with us much longer!


According to the NT, he will put up with us for generations. How to reconcile?

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Jul 30, 2016 23:49:48   #
numenian
 
numenian wrote:
Spoiler Alert: those condemning groups of people, like Muslims and Homosexuals, and judging nations as being under the wrath of a righteous God, such as New Orleans and Haiti, need to read the Bible a little more in-depth.

If we want to find the truly defining feature between worldliness and godliness, justice as described in scripture makes it plain. The world wants and insists on retribution for wrong done; God wants and insists on restoration for wrong done, reprieved from punishment. These two views are diametrically opposed and never the twain shall meet. For God, mercy always takes precedent; for the world, it is punishment.

God's take on justice is abhorrent to the world: mercy, not sacrifice. Ridiculously idealistic.
Spoiler Alert: those condemning groups of people, ... (show quote)


God's idea of justice has always been redemptive, reconciliation, and restorative.

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