We are told the Bible is Harsh. Old Fashioned. And the Bible conflicts Biblical Advice. Jesus said to know the Scriptures is to know the Power of God. We have to know the Scriptures to apply the Scriptures. The Bible deals with all types of situations and attitudes.
Suppose every day you dealt with the sadism of criminal behavior.
What would the Bible say about being provoked continually to prove you are human?
When John Adams was called to the English Court and the French Court, he saw ingratiating sycophantic, toadying, fawning, unctuous, obsequious playing for power with people determined to keep their court mired in little good works. To their own purpose. And in anger, John Adams dealt with people who dissimilated information with plain talk of needs met and goals achieved. Adams achieved more without the corruption other politicians took on for their lives.
If you deal with liars, telling them sweet encouragement is Not advisable.
If you deal with the mafia with Respect and Fear, the situation will get worse.
What if you are a criminal investigator?
The Bible says:
Matthew 18:15-17
“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector."
1 Timothy 5:20
As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear.
Titus 2:15
Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you.
1 Corinthians 16:13
Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
What if your job called you to speak to the mafia?
What if your job was to defend criminals and try for their redemption?
You won't be given a lot of respect.
Ephesians 6:4
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Psalm 103:13
As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him
In the book of Ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers' everyday lives.
1 John 4:19
We love because he first loved us.
Only God can give Job steadfastness of purpose in the face of very difficult times.
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."
The Brother of Jesus Christ said this:
Jude 1:23
save others by snatching them from the fire; to others show mercy, mixed with fear--hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.
1 Corinthians 16:13
Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
James 5:11
As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
We don't bring our children up to put hands in campfires. We deal strongly with words, works and actions leading to death and the doom of Hope and Joy.
Father God, Abba,
You are our Good Father. You protect us from some pretty terrible things in Leviticus with swift God decisions. All of the institutions teaching the Law we use to protect our citizens - upholds and supports the Laws taught from Abram to Moses. We Bless you to find Your Blessings we have to look to Leviticus and Numbers. The Blessing of Jabez is found as God is talking about What Your Living Word is: Information for differing situations. Guidance. The Word of God is Living and Active.
We give Thanks learning God supports common sense.
Does the Bible Conflict - no, in learning God's Word we learn to find our answers by doing as Jesus said to know the Scriptures is to know the Power of God.
In saying no to the absolute "no's" of the world, we find God will bring us to His Path where steadfastness of goal and purpose is pleasing to God and fully explained in James 5.
God blessing us, we ask, with ALL of His Willingness to make a Hope and a Future for our families. For the Blessing of all of our Loved ones. And sweeping our lives up into the Nation and to all the Nations trusting God. For the empowerment of all the faithful asking You, our Willing Father, for more Heaven on earth.
In Jesus Christ we pray,
Amen.
♔ Lord Jesus Saves! †
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