James 2:14 is speaking to Believers in a church context. It is not speaking to government assistance. Context, context, context. If you want to pay someone's medical bill or any other bill you are free to do so whenever you wish. That is Christ's teaching. If you see a fellow Believer in need and God has given you the means to help and you don't then you are sinning. That is the James 2:14 application. Romans 13 tells the governmant what is should be about COTUS is in harmony with it. Satan twists scripture and so do us fallen sinners. Ssatan twisted God's word while engaging Christ after His 40 day fast. We see him first doing in inthe garden with Eve.
By the way Gay, Romans 1:18 to tje end of the chapter tells us why God's wrath is revealed against man who suppress the truth in unrighteousness. Jesus did not die on the cross so that people would get free things. He died to solve our biggest problem. That being our sin. The most charitable person wjo is not clinging to Christ alone for salvation is on his way to a Christless eternity. Jesus was not a social justice warrior but a sacrifice for sin. That was the promise in the garden back in Genesis 3.
By the way Gay, Romans 1:18 to tje end of the chapter tells us why God's wrath is revealed against man who suppress the truth in unrighteousness. Jesus did not die on the cross so that people would get free things. He died to solve our biggest problem. That being our sin. The most charitable person wjo is not clinging to Christ alone for salvation is on his way to a Christless eternity. Jesus was not a social justice warrior but a sacrifice for sin. That was the promise in the garden back in Genesis 3.
Dry your eyes Gay and pull yourself together. There is no Constitutional basis for Obamacare. Jese Us saud in the gospel that the poor will be with us always and we can help them whenever we want to. I have been without healthcare. So yes I know what it is like. I am wealthy just like you. Tge Western world is very wealthy. That is why we can give money, food, healthcare, and shelter to the unemployed and their families. The bible does say that if a man does not work neither shall he eat. The founding documents and founding Fathers did not establish government healthcare or assistance. It's not a Constitutional right endowed by our Creator. If we all stick to the facts and stop being so emotional we would be better off as a society. Facts not whining.
There was no healthcare crisis. Obamacare was nothing more than a springboard for socialized medicine. We have Medicare for the elderly and Medicaid for those who are poor. Obamacare was never meant to do anything but mess up medical care so it could be government controlled and rationed. Meanwhile the elite politicians who are far more supreme don't use it.
Obamacare is expensive and unsustainable. It was a Socialist schtick. Socialists always promise to give people something they didn't work to earn The coveteousness in our hearts is stirred and we go along. Next thing you know the government steals private property for itself and rations the rest to the public. Just look at the lastest country to fall. Venezuela.
There is no Constitutional mandate to force people to purchase healthcare.
Oh the insanity! Nero blamed Christians for the burning of Rome now these heathens blame Christians for something a Muslim does. I always knew there will be some tragedy blamed on Christians. History repeats itself because man repeats the same sins. The ancient Romans believed him because they were corrupt to the core. Will it happen again, but this time on US soil? Will they hatred be so strong that it will happen again? May Christ give us the resolve to stand like those early Christians.
If anyone is palling around with Rome then it is because they are not holding fast to scripture and ecumenical. Don't forget, many people are cultural Christians. They just want a return to cultural Christianity. A nod to Jesus. Not necessarily looking to save souls for a serious,self denying discipleship.
WSU is a good school and has a medical school that is good too. Too bad the institution has decided to go down hill. Their reasoning is nonsense. Many college classes are a repeat or build upon highschool classes. Math stretches the mind and helps critical and foundational. WSU just lost its cred with me and not worthy of the title "University". Folks, shop around if you plan to get a degree or advanced degree. Why give your money and time to institutions like WSU?
Sovereign nations need not heed UN, unless they want to be tyrannized. Besides, what have they done to stop sex trafficking of children or the atrocities against children by ISIS or in Afghanistan? Do they dare speak against some who choose the spank? Swallowing camels and straining at gnats eh?
Phillip, founding fathers wouldn't have let them stand on US soil. Would have seen them as a threst to our sovereignty. They are useless as Mike has shown.
Phillip, #1 is true. #2, I don't think so. Chivalry is on life support. Besides, the military is being run by homosexuals. They aren't going to help a woman in distress when they are putting her in the way of distress. If a man can put on a dress and be a woman he won't be sane enough to help a real one.
Mr B folks can get them out. It will take a tremendous sacrifice and help from the bretheren to do so. We are going to have to dig deep in our pockets to help each other out. Isn't tjat ehat 1st Century Believers did?
Ladies, just don't register. That simple. They can keep their financial aid used to further brainwash the kids after K-12 with their Communist Core curriculum and perversion 101 that they call Sex Ed. The silly women who think they are tough will find out just how tough they are if they are taken as POW like the article says. Tough against other women not getting their training, sure. Tough against hardened terrorist, not hardly. Peak childbearing age and signing up for the draft. Crazy. I guess if the men were dumb enough not not protest Selective Service why would silly women resist? Ah, the war or women being enacted by Democrats and Republicans. Both group are egalitarian nut jobs. Only a tiny minority of Republicans have maintained their sanity. Senator McCain...wow! A former POW wants your daughters at risk for what he experienced. An older friend of mine says he was tipping around in his first wife with his current wife. You know, a man who cheats on his wife and marries his mistress (leaving behind his children as well) can't be trusted to make good decisions when it comes to the women of this nation. If you think personal self governance (morality if you will) is not needed to govern well just take a look at the personal lives of these elected officials.
How do you destroy a society? Destroy the family. Look what has happened in the black communities. The systemic dismantling of the family starting in 1964. 1973 abortion "legalized" now gay "marriage" legalized. Destroy family and a nation can be brought to its knees. Suppress manliness and trick women into thinking they can be empowered by acting manly. Same old schtick. Strengthen your marriages, love your kids, put God first and society will change. One salvation, one family at a time.
Geoff, may the Lord grant you your desire. My prayer for you. May God protect your children and give them the courage to stand for Him no matter what the cost. Have a great Lord's Day tomorrow.
California.....home to rebrobate Hollywood. Where 7yr olds get visited by cops for sharing bible verses. Whrre the Atty Gen seeks to prosecute David Daledin for filming PP admitting selling baby parts. The first state to offer No-Fault divorce. I guess some Doctors are bored killing unborn and half born children who can't defend themselves. Now go after the depressed, elderly, terminally ill, and chronically ill. Pray for the salvation of Californians.
Scripture speaks positively about having children. Strong Concordance can help you find verses. One thing you should know is that most contraceptives are really birth control. Meaning they don't stop conception, bit rather implantation. They are abortifacient. Do your homework on the medical side and prayerfully check scripture. Check out what early Christians closer to the time of the Apostles thought about children.
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