E te Apotoro, E Brian
If truly, we believe what Apostle John writes, that his master Jesus, is "The Way, The Truth and The Life", and if Apostle John's master is ALSO Our Master, then we must also believe this of Jesus, that Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life.
If we understand what Apostle Paul wrote in the Letter to the Church in Corinth about who the "God of this world" is, and that, that one is not our friend, but our enemy. That the God of this world is the Adversary of not just believers, but of all people.
If we follow as Jesus directs in the writings of Apostle Matthew to "Seek first the Kingdom" knowing that "all else" will come after that.
And if we follow Apostle Paul's direction in his letter to the Church in Philippi to "pray about everything".
If we hear the words of Jesus about "Praying to be seen of others" as written by Apostle Matthew, where Jesus calls such loud people "Hypocrites".
And if we understand that even after events like the Martyrdom of Stephen, there were no loud protests from Christians.
IF INDEED ALL THAT IS CLEAR...
Than the writings and deeds of Biblical Apostles, present you and your followers with a few questions.
Do YOU also truly believe that Jesus actually is the Way, the Truth and the Life?
Is a Believer's life supposed to be easy?
Should Believers blame the Government or anyone else if their life is not easy?
Is blaming Earthly Governments for what they do or not do; "seeking first the Kingdom"?
Is any response other than "prayer" appropriate for believers?
Is it the duty of believers to loudly decry the evils of this world or it's Governments?
Are the believers in 2021 wiser and better than the first century church that our reactions are different than the the first century church?
Brian, have you been wise as a believer?
Have you as a believer shown light to the world?
The Apostle James directs those who seek wisdom to ask God.
Did you as a believer, Ask God?
Or did you Brian, disregard Apostle James's Warning and "find fault"?
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These are all questions for reflection.
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See, here is the thing. Lockdown has been tough. Covid19 and it's effects are tough. Yes, the economy is not at full strength and so some people have little or no work. And yes, aside from other obvious things, Mental Health of so many is indeed taking a massive hit because of Covid19 and Lockdowns.
You can see that. So can I. We all know that stuff. It is clearly tough.
Indeed an increase in violence on the roads and in neighbourhoods is all clear to see for anyone.
It is very hard out there.
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Knowing all that then;
I humbly offer that it is not your response that has exemplified the
LORDSHIP OF CHRIST JESUS,
SEEKING FIRST THE KINGDOM OR
PRAYING ABOUT EVEYTHING.
I know for sure it has been other Christians doing that.
Other Christians just keep preaching God's word. They keep praising and worshipping. They keep singing, they keep praying, they stay devoted to study of God's Word.
They have done this EVERY DAY Of The Week. They have turned their churches in to Food Warehouses. They have rolled up their sleeves and have sent out food packs across our vulnerable communities.
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Finally, I offer this.
The Apostle Paul like you faced Charges and was sent to Prison.
But Apostle Paul did NOT face Prison for decrying Rome, Rome's idolatry, Rome's Emperor Worship, Rome's Immorality or anything else. Apostle Paul had not whipped protest against Imperial Rome. Apostle Paul did not organise calculated Civil disobedience against Caesar.
Apostle Paul faced prison because he believed in, prayed to and preached about Jesus.
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Brian, you hold a special biblical title.
I do not know if you have honoured the title of Apostle.
I also do not believe you have honoured those Apostles in the Bible before you, who were called by Jesus Christ.
I pray, you come back to Faith.
