Shall I acquit the man with wicked scales and with a bag of deceitful weights?
Micah 6:11
No amount of sacrifice or ritual can make a man right with God. Fear and love God. Humble yourself. Repent from your sins and keep his commandments. That's what he says he wants more than anything else.
Those in positions of authority have a responsibility to uphold public morality, to set an example through religious observance and upright behavior, and to intercede with God on behalf of his people.
The people have a responsibility to aid and cooperate with him.
Ezekiel 45:16-17
The bees are buzzing and the flowers are blooming! The perfect time for...
TAXES!!! Bum, bum, bum...
I am sure Tax season is specifically planned for Spring so that you don't become depressed while doing your Accounts. 🤣
I am just so thankful that Father has given me the wisdom to do it myself this year in record time. 🎉
Banning of "Yeshayahu Hadad"
Yes, I have over the past 22 months deleted many spam accounts, but I have always hoped not to reach a point where I have to ban a member for their attitude towards others.
I have tried to reason with Yeshayahu about his attitude towards others, spamming our Posts and his lack of showing the fruit of the Spirit in his conversations. My last chat message was not answered where I asked for hard answers and many Post replies are that he has said what he said and to take it or leave it; but then goes on to call other sinners.
It is my duty to protect the community as not everyone is on the same spiritual level to discern people's motivations. There will be wolves in sheep clothing as we are warned in Matthew 7:22-23:
"Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?' Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!'"
I believe the fruit of a person shows their heart; both for good and for bad.
You will know by now that I do not believe in Bible-roulette where you flip open the Bible and whatever verse you land on is your message for the day. I read the Bible systematically and do find that Father give me something to focus on each day.
This morning during my prayer, I was struggling with how to further speak with Yeshayahu and then 2 Cor 11:12- 15 was part of my reading.
Please contact me directly if you believe strongly that my actions are too severe in banning him so that we can further discuss it.
Amnesty.org.uk defines "Free speech" as:
"Freedom of speech is the right to say whatever you like about whatever you like, whenever you like, right? Wrong.
'Freedom of speech is the right to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, by any means.'
Freedom of speech and the right to freedom of expression applies to ideas of all kinds including those that may be deeply offensive. But it comes with responsibilities and we believe it can be legitimately restricted."
How would you define "free speech" in the Bible if you have to draw examples from Scripture?