@texpatriot79@LilaGraceRose Okay, so by saying that God does not love sinners not redeemed by Jesus, would you also argue that He loves people who are saved but sin less more than those who are saved that sin more? Why does God just not eliminate those He “hates?”
@texpatriot79@LilaGraceRose Just because God can love a sinner does not imply He doesn’t know His sheep. God’s love extends to all until they reject Him and His love into death and are eternally separated from it in hell. It’s why the unsaved aren’t in hell right now. That exterior grace still extends.
@texpatriot79@LilaGraceRose Yes? I mean, this comes as no surprise because He’s all knowing. But I’m not sure how this analogy relates to the conversation at hand. Just because someone is not saved does not mean God does not love them. I mean, we’re all wretched sinners before redeemed by the LOVE of God.
@texpatriot79@LilaGraceRose But you’re pulling ideas in I never mentioned. I think if you’re saved God convicts you to be sure it’s His will. I know God loves all men, I don’t think the Bible is clear on where demons and other fallen creation stands with Him. Acting without God in His name is fleshly.
@texpatriot79@LilaGraceRose I never said anything about God taking away discernment so I apologize if I came off like that. I was saying we should as Christians pray for discernment in trying times. If the Holy Spirit convicts you to do something and you’re sure it’s Him do it.Weallhavedifferentconvictions
@texpatriot79@LilaGraceRose And then what? He came to God in repentance. I don’t deny God uses evils for His good. He used the greatest evil (death of Jesus) for the greatest good. But I think this points even further to my point of God’s sovereignty and our trust we can have in Him to get things done.
@texpatriot79@LilaGraceRose I believe some are possessed, and I believe many others are oppressed. But this goes for anyone not washed by the blood of Jesus. Only Christians are safe from evil and demonic forces.
@texpatriot79@LilaGraceRose I completely agree man. I think we should constantly ask for discernment to take righteous action. God does command things and if someone is convicted to do something, I think they should do it. But otherwise, I think people need to take their orders from the Bible.
@texpatriot79@LilaGraceRose Is not the core fundamental part of Christianity is we need God to solve our problems and we cannot do it alone? I think we can be righteously angry, take righteous action, and rely on God and prayer all at the same time.
@texpatriot79@LilaGraceRose Oh but I have to know both sides of the Lord to serve Him- which I do. How can I fear God if I don’t know the fearful side of Him. What have I said that is inherently wrong? I’ve stated He is a God of justice and that is what we need faith in. Is what I’ve said unbiblical?
@texpatriot79@LilaGraceRose I actually pray with both. I’m not saying Christians should lay down and die like dogs-that’s not what Jesus taught. I’m saying we need to keep faith that God will deliver His justice in His timing and His plan will be fulfilled. God bless. We need soft hearts, not hardened ones.
@texpatriot79@LilaGraceRose Yes but justice is the Lord’s and we are just His humble servants. We don’t store hate or take things into our hands but offer the forgiveness we can because we were given that by Him-and more.