tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post4618213569070225971..comments2023-10-21T04:32:31.262-05:00Comments on Following Judah's Lion: The Gospel of Traditional MarriageRick Fruehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05879848568892457571noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-25982146983513364932012-11-06T18:57:33.135-05:002012-11-06T18:57:33.135-05:00Just one thought on what you wrote at the end of t...Just one thought on what you wrote at the end of the post: "....President Obama feels caring for the poor will gain heaven". I'm not sure if he believes this, because I never, as far as I can tell, heard him speak about how to gain heaven. But, I've heard lots of self-professed christian candidates talk about who they believe gains entrance to heaven. <br /><br />I agree pretty much that elected leaders and candidates can become idols. But, the difference between the candidates that the church leaders elevated, are men that carry the banner of Christ. They claim themselves ambassadors of Christ. President Obama, to my knowledge, has never claimed his christian walk as his banner; he's never made the statement that his politicies were done from a christian conviction. He came on the stage as a secular candidate, with a secular mission, which included concern for minorities, the poor, middle class, and those who are treated like misfits of society. <br /><br />I find comparing President Obama to candidate Romney like comparing apples to oranges. One claims he represents Christ and uses Christ in several of his rallies, as a means to influence evangelicals to rally for him. The other, never used Christ as an exploitation tool to gain votes. He never received endorsement from a mega-church pastor or minister, to my knowledge. <br /><br />There are two men. One claims he is of Christ, talks about his credentials as a missionnary, etc. The other, a liberal secularist doesn't brag about his personal spiritual accomplishments. Maybe he knows the Lord as his savior or maybe he doesn't, but we as children of God have no right to cast aspersion on a man who never tried to exploit the Lord. The ones who are doing disservice to the name of Christ, are those who USE him for votes. <br /><br />Since the beginning in 2008, I've witnessed the continual of christians who blame President Obama for so much, and they blame him in the way they would blame a living apostle. They are barking up the wrong tree. They like to hurt a man who has never tried to exploit Jesus. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-80839136101110358502012-11-06T17:25:48.919-05:002012-11-06T17:25:48.919-05:00I agree w/TheDude -noelI agree w/TheDude -noelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-91837491895689856312012-11-06T13:11:06.988-05:002012-11-06T13:11:06.988-05:00I don't understand why some well meaning Chris...I don't understand why some well meaning Christians want to pick homosexuality as the sin of all sins and elevate it to preferred sin status in God's eyes. Yes, homosexuality is a sin, no doubt about it, but pointing out homosexuality as sin is like shooting fish in a barrel. <br /><br />Passing laws to impose morality on a lost generation does nothing to promote the gospel of Jesus Christ. That is unless you are one of those that believe that it is our duty to usher in the Kingdom of God here on earth. That kind of thinking is heresy.<br /><br />Brother Rick speaks the truth and I applaud him for his boldness.TheDudenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-40459316163462499972012-11-06T13:09:43.589-05:002012-11-06T13:09:43.589-05:00Good point. To artificially attempt to create a mo...Good point. To artificially attempt to create a moral structure through legislation, human influence, and majority tyranny is a subtle way to side step the gospel and to promote a more self satifying atmosphere. But until we all see the distinct divine fire wall between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of darkness we will continue to attempt to swim in the kingdom of darkness while claiming we are not getting wet.Rick Fruehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05879848568892457571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-75510636076256062112012-11-06T12:59:51.590-05:002012-11-06T12:59:51.590-05:00God is gracious enough to give me free will. I am...God is gracious enough to give me free will. I am able to choose whether or not I will obey him and suffer the consequences. I hope I am gracious enough to allow others to exercise their free will whether or not I agree with them. They too, will suffer consequences of poor decisions, but this is the greatest opportunity for being a witness for Christ. He came to save sinners, not the righteous. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-72585849402971364712012-11-06T12:53:10.531-05:002012-11-06T12:53:10.531-05:00"So now, even born again believers are pointi..."So now, even born again believers are pointing to the world system for redemption, when the Lord has subjected creation to emptiness and vanity."<br /><br />Very insightful. Indeed.Rick Fruehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05879848568892457571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-48220659245317636562012-11-06T12:21:41.649-05:002012-11-06T12:21:41.649-05:00http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/11/04/1483773...http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/11/04/14837739-nonvoters-theyre-too-busy-fed-up-or-say-their-vote-doesnt-count?discussion=true&isMobile=true<br /><br />I am so happy that I am not voting for the "lesser of 2 evils." I have a link in this comment box about people choosing not to vote. -NoelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-1508866485383831132012-11-06T12:19:57.946-05:002012-11-06T12:19:57.946-05:00Wayfaring stranger said:
God would that we are hot...Wayfaring stranger said:<br />God would that we are hot or cold. He will spew the lukewarm out of his mouth. <br /><br />This is speaking to those who have the world's goods and have no need of Him. These are people who are not saved.<br /><br />What hope are these politicians giving to the people? Are they caring for people's spiritual welfare? <br />What hope are you sharing with those who are of the world by voting for a type of Caesar? So now, even born again believers are pointing to the world system for redemption, when the Lord has subjected creation to emptiness and vanity.kellinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-71676431203674511922012-11-06T11:10:57.935-05:002012-11-06T11:10:57.935-05:00Good post Rick! Also appreciate the comments of Ro...Good post Rick! Also appreciate the comments of Robert and Diane and your follow up comment. <br />Many are attempting to fix the world by changing the moral values. These are only symptoms of the disease called "sin". <br /><br /><br /><br />Romans 8:20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it, in hopeshannonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-33874160877671272992012-11-06T10:42:41.293-05:002012-11-06T10:42:41.293-05:00Thank you, Robert and Diane. I have consistantly s...Thank you, Robert and Diane. I have consistantly said that homsexual behavior is a sin. But as you both can see, it is such a straw man that people think I am defending it when in fact I am exposing our own compromises. Than you for understanding that.Rick Fruehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05879848568892457571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-86926020978464547902012-11-06T10:37:35.750-05:002012-11-06T10:37:35.750-05:00I wrote a long comment that I accidentally deleted...I wrote a long comment that I accidentally deleted. I have two main points:<br /><br />Bro. Rick does not "defend" the practice of homosexuality. You would do well to go back and read some of his previous essays regarding this, as well as the ones about making America an idol. Some of it is hard reading, but it will make you think. Maybe some of the ideas you hold so dear are not really in tune with the heart of Jesus for His people.<br /><br />Secondly,I will not vote for Pres. Obama, but neither can I vote for Gov. Romney, who is a priest in the cult known as Mormonism. If you feel compelled to vote for Romney, please read this first, so you will be choosing deception with your eyes opened. This article is written by a former Mormon:<br /><br />http://saintsalive.com/resourcelibrary/mormonism/the-mormon-plan-for-america-and-the-rise-of-mitt-romneyDianenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-28447159832961610832012-11-06T09:38:16.904-05:002012-11-06T09:38:16.904-05:00Great reply Rick!
RobertGreat reply Rick!<br /><br />RobertAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-58349449572214783192012-11-06T08:19:37.475-05:002012-11-06T08:19:37.475-05:00No, we should not vote for Obama. In fact, we shou...No, we should not vote for Obama. In fact, we should not vote at all. May God lead you in your next comment.Rick Fruehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05879848568892457571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-90803588132811550102012-11-06T08:08:16.238-05:002012-11-06T08:08:16.238-05:00I get a bad feeling in my spirit when I read your ...I get a bad feeling in my spirit when I read your posts. You seem to defend Homosexuality as a sin that is picked on. Should we not speak out against all sin, not use other sin to defend on that will destroy marriage, the family, and the temples of God? What choice do the Grahams have in who they vote for? Should be vote for the current president who has shown his evil? Who kills babies and has no regard for God and his institution of marriage? God will spew the lukewarm out of his mouth. May God lead you in your next post. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-13302917728551566842012-11-06T08:04:43.409-05:002012-11-06T08:04:43.409-05:00It seems to me that you try too much to defend hom...It seems to me that you try too much to defend homosexuality. I question that in anyone who calls themselves a man of God. The fact that Billy Graham/Franklin Graham have endorse Mitt Romney does not support your claims that they have exchange morals beliefs for following God. Do they really have a choice. Obama has shown his wickedness for four years and counting. Only Obama or Romney have a chance to win this. Romney says he is anti-abortion and anti-gay marriage. What choice do we have. Obama is pro evil. You need to rethink the stands you take as it appears you are fighting on the wrong side. You are more worried about gays being judged than you are about what will happen to their soul if they are not judged. A sexual sin is a sin against your own body. Your body is the temple of God. We should fight against the legalization of sexual sins. Reading your posts gives me a bad feeling in my spirit. God would that we are hot or cold. He will spew the lukewarm out of his mouth. Yes divorce is wrong as all other sins are wrong, but those sins should not be used as a grounds to support the sin of homosexuality as being picked on. Homosexuality will destroy the core of the family and our bodies, ie. temples of God. Please rethink the battles you are fighting. Speak out against all sin, including homosexuality with fervency. May God lead you in your future posts.Wayfaring Strangernoreply@blogger.com