Jesus said "Forbid him not . . . "

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905735841024238492.post-80788255466504191642008-01-23T15:38:00.000-08:002008-01-23T15:44:11.192-08:00Jesus said "Forbid him not . . . "Forbid him not. . .<div style="clear: both; "></div>Mark 9:39 But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me. Do we forbid them if they are Lutheran, Catholic, Baptist, Pentecostal, Assembly of God, Church of God, Charismatic, Nondenominational where do you draw the line of forbidding them ? What is the key of unity among the philosophies of man? Is it denomination's or is Jesus coming for all the nondenominationals alone? <div> </div><div> Is it denominational or is Jesus coming for all the Charismatics alone? Is it denominational or is Jesus coming for all the Pentecostals alone? Is it denominational or is Jesus coming for all the Assembly of God alone? Is it denominational or is Jesus coming for all the Church of God alone? Is it denominational or is Jesus coming for all the Baptist alone? Is it denominational or is Jesus coming for all the Catholic alone? Is it denominational or is Jesus coming for all the Lutheran alone? </div><div> </div><div>Who is God's heart for ? 1 Timothy 4:10 For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe. It is his will for ALL men to come to the knowledge of the truth repent and make him Lord. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. If this is true then only people who reject his promise condemn themselves because his gift is intended for all mankind. John 3:18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. So if a person declares Jesus his Lord in prayer or in any other fashion from his heart what shall we do if we disagree with his tradition if it does not deny Christ ? Do we sit in judgment, like Jesus disciples and Forbid the man (woman) from doing God's work because of our denominational bias? OR Do we Forbid him not ? Mark 9:39 But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me. Do we condemn them because they do not share our traditions? John 3:18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. Do we judge and make ourselves holy by another's faults as we perceive them? John 5:22 For the Father judged no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son: Do we speak evil of these men who are not part of our denomination? Titus 3:2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. What Should we do ? Galatians 6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 1 Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: 2 Timothy 2:25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;If Jesus; Creator, Son of God, Son of man, Born of Mary, was crucified, rose again, His blood your cleanser of all sin, His Holiness your holiness, His sacrifice made for our sin. Lord God, king of Kings. Personal saviour for all men who accept him in faith as such. If by definition of the Word of God Lord of any man in any denomination ~Forbid him not . . . Perhaps its time we acted as children of God and embrace our brethren in love not petty vain disputations ~ perhaps we accept Jesus as our common key and open his kingdom to the lost before it is too late for them. Romans 14:1 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. If there is error in church doctrine among men ~ I admonish you that God the Holy Spirit is able to convict and correct mankind if we speak truth in action and leave the petty vain disputations to those who oppose themselves. No compromise, only Love.To those this offends ~ my reply is Jesus is enough.To those who disagree ~ show me scripturally how men who accept lordship of Jesus as saviour should be forbade and attacked for denominational differences.To those who agree ~ praise Jesus alone. To those who can not find it in their heart to hear the words of life and maintain and continue to forbid. Jesus said ~ Forbid him not. . . I encourage discourse email me at <a href="mailto:seeker@godsprovision.org" style="text-decoration: none; ">seeker@godsprovision.org </a>We can sing each other songs of Love in Jesus in truth absolute.<div> </div></div>Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13540835788740535660noreply@blogger.com