Mark 6:11 and when to stop
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2015 10:13 pm
After leaving "organized religion" several years ago - truly I believe it was the leading of the Holy Spirit - and diligently studying...devouring...the Word of God, what I read, and read over and over was like nothing I had ever heard in "church".
For the past few years, I have spoken to several close friends who profess Christ Jesus as their Lord and Savior, attend Sunday services, potlucks, movies, Catholic, Calvary Chapel, Lutheran and watching Mike Joel Osteen, Murdock and now Joseph Prince....about keeping the 7th day Sabbath. being obedient to God's Ten Teachings - His Commandments written in stone with His finger. Those written on our hearts.
"That's legalism!" "We are not supposed to do that." Ignoring, walking off. And much more are the responses I receive. It is true that the greatest persecution will come from the religious.
Mark 6:11 says "Any place that does not receive you or listen to you, as you go out from there, shake the dust off the soles of your feet for a testimony against them."
My question - - -At what point does one stop saying the same things over and over again to Un-listening friends who have life-long habits of Sunday church, worshiping their Pastor, and unwilling to consider what their Bibles actually say?? A degree in Theology does not necessarily make one a fervent follower of Christ if they are teaching "as doctrines the traditions of men." Mark 7:7 which they seem to prefer, as did I before diligently asking, seeking and knocking. Gratefully He did open the door!
I believe in God's promises in Isaiah 55:9-11 and also Ezekiel 33. And I want no ones blood on my hands. Close friends and family members can often be the most heartbreaking when it comes to speaking about God's truth. And I know that's how it is and will be...even worse yet to come. When does one stop talking to those who refuse to listen?
I pray and trust Almighty God will place me among others who need to hear His truth and trust He will give me the words to say, as He promises. We are promised persecution. I thank Him for this opportunity to
speak His truth to those who desire to hear....or not. Holy God is in full control.
Thank you for your insight in this matter.
Pat Banttari
For the past few years, I have spoken to several close friends who profess Christ Jesus as their Lord and Savior, attend Sunday services, potlucks, movies, Catholic, Calvary Chapel, Lutheran and watching Mike Joel Osteen, Murdock and now Joseph Prince....about keeping the 7th day Sabbath. being obedient to God's Ten Teachings - His Commandments written in stone with His finger. Those written on our hearts.
"That's legalism!" "We are not supposed to do that." Ignoring, walking off. And much more are the responses I receive. It is true that the greatest persecution will come from the religious.
Mark 6:11 says "Any place that does not receive you or listen to you, as you go out from there, shake the dust off the soles of your feet for a testimony against them."
My question - - -At what point does one stop saying the same things over and over again to Un-listening friends who have life-long habits of Sunday church, worshiping their Pastor, and unwilling to consider what their Bibles actually say?? A degree in Theology does not necessarily make one a fervent follower of Christ if they are teaching "as doctrines the traditions of men." Mark 7:7 which they seem to prefer, as did I before diligently asking, seeking and knocking. Gratefully He did open the door!
I believe in God's promises in Isaiah 55:9-11 and also Ezekiel 33. And I want no ones blood on my hands. Close friends and family members can often be the most heartbreaking when it comes to speaking about God's truth. And I know that's how it is and will be...even worse yet to come. When does one stop talking to those who refuse to listen?
I pray and trust Almighty God will place me among others who need to hear His truth and trust He will give me the words to say, as He promises. We are promised persecution. I thank Him for this opportunity to
speak His truth to those who desire to hear....or not. Holy God is in full control.
Thank you for your insight in this matter.
Pat Banttari