tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346046989264590.post7586363988642670812..comments2023-11-22T05:02:50.134-08:00Comments on Jesus The Radical: Loving Your Enemies Like JesusSteve Kimeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14187112520269562190noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346046989264590.post-23094236246282798282011-08-23T02:35:27.767-07:002011-08-23T02:35:27.767-07:00Read the whole thing. Not one place could I find w...Read the whole thing. Not one place could I find where Jesus <b>ever</b> responded to sinners by "loving" them in a way that enabled them, or put his stamp of approval on their sins. Nothing in all of this means a Christian Landlord needs to rent to a Gay Couple. They do not "need" that relationship, or anything else God calls out of bounds. Or any relationship for that matter. Marriage and Partnerships are a luxury, not a matter of survival, and by no means a "basic human right." Therefore, one could easily rent to each person separately.<br /><br />As I pointed out before, Jesus could have easily addressed the Injustice brought on by those who presented the Woman Caught in Adultery. It was actually a clear misuse of the Law to accuse her and not the person whom she was sinning with. But he chose not to. He told her to go and sin no more, because THAT was the root cause of the injustice, not what someone else did. He dealt with her accusers on a separate basis. Therefore, Loving Others Like Jesus would mean a Christian Landlord would refuse to put his stamp of approval on certain things, and tell them to "go and sin no more." <br /><br />I don't necessarily see Jesus as "listening to other's perspective." He knew their thoughts already. However, hopefully you are consistent in your ethic and give equal listening to Christians who have had to deal with those who are sinners. <br /><br />Not all "Sinners" are my enemy, at least in the sense that they mean harm, or are trying to defraud me. The way God treats sinners is a whole other ball of wax. That is most Clearly represented in the things he said to the Pharisees, the "Sons of The Devil." (John 8:13-44) The notion that Non-Christians are held to a different standard is pure fiction, and cannot be backed up by one verse of scripture. Not obeying the greatest commandment, "Love God" will be in essence what people will be consigned to hell for.KWnoreply@blogger.com