1 Peter 3:8-13
8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: 9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. 10 For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: 11 Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. 12 For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil. 13 And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?
Commentary:
It would be interesting to know how many denominations there are in all of Chriatianity. Of all the makor denominations within Chriatianity there are off shoots of those groups. I think it would be impossible to have an accurate survey done.
The point to that is inside of the world of Chriatianity there are countless denominations. Why is that so? Not everyone agrees doctrinally with everyone else.
The one thing that all Christians have in common is their belief in Jesus Christ. And I think that’s where it ends. So many denominations get hung up on the Holy Trinity doctrine or being Saved by grace regardless of good works or Sabboth Day observance. At least in the history of this blog and reader comments it seems those are some of the biggest issues that pit one denomination against another.
In my opinion based on the teachings of the chief Apostle Peter in 1 Peter 3:8-9. All the Christian denominations that contend with each other in regards to accusing one another of not being Christian are in error.
Who has the God given authority to determine who is Christian or not Christian?
Some Christian religions belive that to be saved all one has to do is to say “I accept Jesus Christ as my personal Saviour” and from then on they are saved. So why can’t someone or some religious groups claim to be Christian without having other denominations attack them claiming they are not Christian?
Getting back to 1 Peter 3:8-9 it says we (Christians) should be of one mind having compassion on one another. We are taught to love each other as brethren and to bepitiful and courteous toward one another.
We are not to rail against each other or render evil for evil but just the opposite. We should bless one another. How can we do all that if were fighting over doctrine?
The Apostle Peter teaches us to eschew evil, do good and seek for peace. How can Christian have peace in the middle of fighting over doctrine.
One thing all Christian have in common is a belief and faith in the Messiah, even Jesus Christ.
Their are numerous Christians who take issue with the doctrines of The Roman Catholic Church and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Those two Christian Churches have very different doctrines between the themselves.
However these two Christian Churches are a terrific example of Christianity doing good. They both individually have a tremendous track record of caring for the poor and coming to the aid in relief of victims of natural disasters. They both are doing great humanitarian aid in Africa and South America as well as other parts of the globe, where allowed, to improve the situation of the sick and poor.
There have been numerous times where they have joined together and combined resources and areas of expertise in helping where help is needed.
Is that not what Jesus Christ did? Teach peace and help the sick and the hungry?
If all of the rest of Christianity could take their energy that is used to contend with each other and put it to use in serving their communities and helping the sick and the hungry, the tired and poor it would make a profound difference. Indeed all of Christianity would be doing what their name implies, being disciples of Jesus Christ.
Can we as Christians expect to achieve any degree of peace in our neighborshoods much less world wide peace if we are not at peace with each other? Let us respect each others differences and celebrate what binds us together, our belief in our Redeemer.
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Christians Should Not Be Involved In Fighting Among Themselves 1 Peter 3:8-13
1 Peter 3:8-13
8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: 9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. 10 For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: 11 Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. 12 For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil. 13 And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?
Commentary:
It would be interesting to know how many denominations there are in all of Chriatianity. Of all the makor denominations within Chriatianity there are off shoots of those groups. I think it would be impossible to have an accurate survey done.
The point to that is inside of the world of Chriatianity there are countless denominations. Why is that so? Not everyone agrees doctrinally with everyone else.
The one thing that all Christians have in common is their belief in Jesus Christ. And I think that’s where it ends. So many denominations get hung up on the Holy Trinity doctrine or being Saved by grace regardless of good works or Sabboth Day observance. At least in the history of this blog and reader comments it seems those are some of the biggest issues that pit one denomination against another.
In my opinion based on the teachings of the chief Apostle Peter in 1 Peter 3:8-9. All the Christian denominations that contend with each other in regards to accusing one another of not being Christian are in error.
Who has the God given authority to determine who is Christian or not Christian?
Some Christian religions belive that to be saved all one has to do is to say “I accept Jesus Christ as my personal Saviour” and from then on they are saved. So why can’t someone or some religious groups claim to be Christian without having other denominations attack them claiming they are not Christian?
Getting back to 1 Peter 3:8-9 it says we (Christians) should be of one mind having compassion on one another. We are taught to love each other as brethren and to bepitiful and courteous toward one another.
We are not to rail against each other or render evil for evil but just the opposite. We should bless one another. How can we do all that if were fighting over doctrine?
The Apostle Peter teaches us to eschew evil, do good and seek for peace. How can Christian have peace in the middle of fighting over doctrine.
One thing all Christian have in common is a belief and faith in the Messiah, even Jesus Christ.
Their are numerous Christians who take issue with the doctrines of The Roman Catholic Church and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Those two Christian Churches have very different doctrines between the themselves.
However these two Christian Churches are a terrific example of Christianity doing good. They both individually have a tremendous track record of caring for the poor and coming to the aid in relief of victims of natural disasters. They both are doing great humanitarian aid in Africa and South America as well as other parts of the globe, where allowed, to improve the situation of the sick and poor.
There have been numerous times where they have joined together and combined resources and areas of expertise in helping where help is needed.
Is that not what Jesus Christ did? Teach peace and help the sick and the hungry?
If all of the rest of Christianity could take their energy that is used to contend with each other and put it to use in serving their communities and helping the sick and the hungry, the tired and poor it would make a profound difference. Indeed all of Christianity would be doing what their name implies, being disciples of Jesus Christ.
Can we as Christians expect to achieve any degree of peace in our neighborshoods much less world wide peace if we are not at peace with each other? Let us respect each others differences and celebrate what binds us together, our belief in our Redeemer.
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