tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19769805.post3861636024146292144..comments2023-11-02T09:14:47.151-05:00Comments on Bill's Thoughts: THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT, 22Bill Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13573859102823530876noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19769805.post-17527408223117706452011-06-06T01:55:39.804-05:002011-06-06T01:55:39.804-05:00hello bill, difficult text. agree about judging(ca...hello bill, difficult text. agree about judging(casting final verdict). we (followers) are called to discern leaven of various teachers.that which leads someone into unbelief about the sufficiency and truthfulness of the bible and about who jesus christ is. in this text outside like sheep(harmless), inside(what comes out of mouth-wolves) specifically about the king. the best teachers of that day agreed, let His blood be on us and our children. not real good prophesy.<br /> 1 john states clearely how to see false teachers.specifically those who disagree with the apostles teaching about the deity/humanity of jesus christ. as i understand in this text,they are under the law and the evangelist has said that Jesus has raised the standard of righteous for entering the kingdom(but i say...).perfect inside and outside.i think it has always been the case but current teachers(his opponents) deminished God's standard(to themselves). teachers today do the same thing by adding to or taking away from the righteousness of God found in His Son. i wouldn't recommend someone to a pastor who teaches this.today it sounds like "turn from your sins,invite Jesus into your heart, the list goes on and on. these are false teachings. how can you tell if they are false teachers? just try to correct them using the scriptures-jude or galations.eventually, they will fall into one catagory or the other. trying to stay within the bounderies myself as i attempt to stay focused.<br />garygarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19769805.post-87178587611524240902011-06-02T22:02:46.237-05:002011-06-02T22:02:46.237-05:00Interesting thoughts; I am a pastor of forty years...Interesting thoughts; I am a pastor of forty years of the Wesleyan persuasion. However I am an eclectic in the idea that truth is truth no matter where found. I invite you to my blog: gospel for common people.com <br />God Bless enjoy His presence.<br />Bob Jividen, pastorPastor Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15682545003151985640noreply@blogger.com