The Christian Terrorists

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The Christian Terrorists

Written on Saturday, June 22, 2013 by
George Whitefield (1714-1770), famous English Christian pastor and evangelist, was well aware of the animosity of the public toward Christians. This is not a new phenomenon. He wrote:"They that will be godly, must suffer persecution; so it was in Christ’s time, and so it was in the apostles time, too. For our Lord came not to send peace, but a sword. Our relations would not have us sit in the scorner’s chair; they would not have us be prodigals, consuming our substance upon harlots; neither would they have us rakes (a dissolute, loose in morals, or conduct person, or libertines); but they would have us be contented with an almost Christianity. To keep up our reputation by going to church, and adhering to the outward forms of religion, saying our prayers, reading the word of God, and taking the sacraments; this, they imagine, is all that is necessary for to be Christians indeed; and when we go one step further than this, their mouths are open against us."

It is a recognized fact that the earliest universities and hospitals in this country were founded by Christians and Jews – Godly people who followed God’s command to help the sick, the poor and the orphans. He who rails against the believers, rails against the institutions that are always there for him. One was heard recently to comment, "Get rid of the churches; just give me a hospital."

Ah, yes…Is there a reason for the hatred for Christians and the Christian Church? Yes, and it is as old as history itself. Jesus Christ said, the world will hate you, because it hates me. And here is the reason:"I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hates you." (John 15:19). (But) "I am come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." (John 10:10) So much of the modern legal system of rewards and punishments is based on crimes and misbehavior as outlined in the Bible.

A crime is committed – a penalty is stipulated. In other words, justice is served and certain restitution is prescribed. Without this equation there would be utter chaos. It is worth noting that Biblical principles apply here, also. 1 Timothy 1:9: "…the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient…" In cursing the law, we quite often curse God, the one great Judge. So while there are real terrorists throughout the world whose only aim is to destroy everything good and replace it with poverty, tyranny, cruelty, savagery and destruction, there are more Christian "terrorists" bent on improving the lives of the poor, the homeless, the orphans, the young mothers, education of both sexes and doctors giving their time to medical missions in the darkest places of the earth. When hurricanes hit and tornados ravage the countryside, it is not only the Red Cross, but Christian organizations such as Samaritan’s Purse, World Vision, the Salvation Army and churches and church food pantries that are on the front lines from day one for any and all who are in need.

As the old song, Dreamer’s Holiday, says, "you don’t need a reservation." Show me a third world religion that can begin to match the loving and forever relationship that the one true God desires of all of us. Jesus, the Son of God, became the Passover Lamb, sacrificing his life to pay our penalties for sin and save us from eternal damnation. Why??? Because He loves us!

Isn’t it strange? The world hates us, because God loves us?

http://patriotupdate.com/articles/the-christian-terrorists/#ixzz2X5jn5KouFranklin D. Leupp, Sr.

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