Are You Unforgivable?<\/a>” However, the choice is yours. If you prefer worldly things to eternal life, I know you are making the wrong choice, but I can’t make you change.<\/p>\n\tQuestion:<\/h2>\n
Good Evening, Bro. Hamilton,<\/p>\n
Respectfully, sir, and I do not intend to offend you nor quarrel, dear brother. Still, I certainly don’t want to assert that I want to be accepted by worldly people, for I know that we are called not to be conformed to the world and not love it nor the things of it (paraphrasing), but called out of it. While I don’t want to come off as the publican, I actively try to practice those commandments. I don’t want to assert that Christians are seen as ignorant or not as smart as worldly people, too, for, to me, it would be defamatory concerning Christians (and I am one). I thank you for your insight, advice, and encouragement, Bro. Hamilton. I don’t prefer worldly things to eternal life. Absolutely nothing in this world is worth condemnation. For what profit a man to gain the world but lose his own soul (paraphrasing). Again, I don’t want to come off as the publican, but I’ve done things that attest to that, but I did fall. However, I’ve asked our Father for forgiveness, and I will change, exercise repentance, and move forward. I am confessing that Jesus is the Christ. Both Lord and Savior. The Son of the living God.<\/p>\n
God bless you, dear brother, and my brethren at La Vista church of Christ.<\/p>\n\t
Answer:<\/h2>\n
Excellent! I know I came across harsh, but you asked for the unvarnished truth. I wanted you to see how your description of your actions is at odds with what you should be standing for. Hiding who you are has greater ramifications than most people stop and consider.<\/p>\n\t
Response:<\/h2>\n
Bro. Hamilton,<\/p>\n
It’s okay, dear brother; don’t worry! I appreciate you, and I agree that it does come with greater ramifications that we all should consider. We should certainly avoid hiding the fact that we’re Christians and never deny Him in all circumstances. Regardless, we should always confess Him and stand and make or take one for the Lord and His Word.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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