tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5693617853908508572.post2068447174387034441..comments2023-10-22T06:42:51.797-04:00Comments on Students of Jesus: Love Justice? Love Judgment.Ray Hollenbachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08035600094853593399noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5693617853908508572.post-57109685936231637312011-11-05T10:15:05.002-04:002011-11-05T10:15:05.002-04:00I think it's definitely built into our DNA: Th...I think it's definitely built into our DNA: Those earliest accounts from Genesis show Yahweh in a deep, personal, and accountable relationship with Adam, Eve, Cain, Noah, Abraham, and on and on. One of the lessons from these life stories is that we intuitively know--and yearn--for a world where our actions have true meaning--and consequences.rayhollenbachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5693617853908508572.post-6019415385060903202011-11-04T23:23:31.944-04:002011-11-04T23:23:31.944-04:00Ray,
I remember watching The People's Court a...Ray,<br /><br />I remember watching The People's Court after school as a kid. We do seem to have a fascination with the legal system, which I suppose is "built in" to our human DNA. Thanks for your perspective here.Jennifer@GDWJhttp://www.gettingdownwithjesus.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5693617853908508572.post-57357702098669205922011-11-03T22:18:57.971-04:002011-11-03T22:18:57.971-04:00Hi Scott, and welcome.
Your closing line, "w...Hi Scott, and welcome.<br /><br />Your closing line, "when Yahweh judges it is based on His love" is worth exploring. I think it was Mike Bickle who said something to the effect that the judgment of God burns against whatever separates us from the love of God. The way of the world is to judge in order to separate us from one another. The Kingdom view of judgment is to demonstrate his goodness, as you said. I judge your comment . . .acceptable! :-)rayhollenbachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5693617853908508572.post-37875766446436924402011-11-03T21:22:25.862-04:002011-11-03T21:22:25.862-04:00I judge every day. What pants to wear, what to eat...I judge every day. What pants to wear, what to eat. All are forms of judgement. The church as a whole has gotten away from it out of fear or being PC. The whole "judge not lest ye be judged". The issue I have with that is that I ask Holy Spirit to judge me and my heart all the time. Would this not qualify me to judge? Judgement is not always for destruction like many think. There are things in my life that are a judgments for me. Judgement really is to break something down into parts, separate them and get rid of the bad. Who wouldn't want that? Don't we all want to walk in the fullness of our purpose without the junk? The best news is that when Yahweh judges it is based on His love. Now you can judge my comment. :)Scott Woodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5693617853908508572.post-31836662180327932282011-11-03T16:09:56.848-04:002011-11-03T16:09:56.848-04:00Thanks, Grant. I agree with you on this important ...Thanks, Grant. I agree with you on this important point: when most people look for justice, it rarely involves taking the consequences upon themselves. But the Jesus both brought justice to he earth and received judgment upon himself.rayhollenbachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5693617853908508572.post-3005576788963540602011-11-03T15:36:42.421-04:002011-11-03T15:36:42.421-04:00I think justice is super scary apart from the bloo...I think justice is super scary apart from the blood of Jesus.<br /><br />Now you have a comment, Ray.Grantnoreply@blogger.com