Prayer Warrior
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I am ignoring nothing. Those who keep the commandments given by Jesus show their faith by their works.
There are some Christians who say they believe but their words are spoken with the guile of the serpent.
Matthew 7:18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Yes, indeed, there will be some Buddhists entering the kingdom before some Christians; and I despise the kind of thinking that fails to show gratitude to non-Christians when they behave lovingly. Some Christians make me feel sick. They remind me of the self-righteous Pharisees of Jesus' day. "I think thee, God, that I am not like other men, like this Buddhist."
Who said anything about not showing gratitude to people who help others. But really, can you say that their helping is really loving others? You don't know their motives, what's in their hearts.
The kingdom of God is open to ALL who choose to believe in Jesus Christ. Jesus said the gospel will be preached to ALL people. I believe that ALL people will have an opportunity to be saved by believing in Jesus Christ. There is no other name under heaven by which men can be saved! This is God's requirement, not mine.
You seem to have some bitterness. Take it from me, bitterness can eat you alive!
Edit: BTW, I said this about bitterness because I have fought it, not because I have given in to it.
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