Should Christians Judge?Written by David Ben-Ariel
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Again, apostle Paul wrote that "he that is spiritual judges all things" (I Cor. 2:15). Today such a Scripture would be politically incorrect. It appears as if it's "live and let live," "never judge," as long as whatever it is is wrong and not right! The spiritual person is to judge everything based upon Law Book that we call Holy Bible. In fact, fact that so many people are confused as to what's right and wrong and have blurred any DISTINCTION between two is fault of faulty ministers! Yes, I'm judging them! I'm judging them by their lack of performance since Scripture teaches that they're supposed to "teach my people DIFFERENCE between holy and profane, and cause them to DISCERN between unclean and clean. And in controversy they shall stand in judgment; and they shall judge it ACCORDING TO MY JUDGMENTS (not latest poll): and they shall keep my laws and my statutes in all mine assemblies; and they shall hallow my sabbaths" (Ezek. 44:23-24). We're to view news from a higher perspective, through God's eyes, and judge everything accordingly (Isa. 55:8-9). As is far too evident in our attitudes and actions, we're so far away from true spirituality that it's past time to read God's mind and go by Book! (Deut.17:18-20). Without that stabilizing standard there's only chaos and confusion. May God bless American and British peoples, and our Jewish brethren, to rediscover law and order of our biblical Hebrew roots and flourish rather than flounder!

David Ben-Ariel, an American author who has travelled widely and who has lived throughout Israel, shares a special focus on the Middle East and great interest in Jerusalem, reflected in hard-hitting articles that help others improve their understanding of that troubled region. Check out www.benariel.com
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God isn't fooled by such baptized paganism, such whitewashed heathen customs (Deut. 12:30). He commands us to commemorate Jesus' death every Passover and recognize His atoning work of redemption as our resurrected High Priest in Heaven, unleavening our lives of sin (I Cor. 5:7-8). The early Church followed Jesus' Jewish example for several hundred years until Gentile opposition (from false converts) threatened them with a death sentence if they didn't bow before Easter observances (the Quarto-Deciman controversy)! A growing number now know, understand and believe biblical account that we're to observe Passover and that Jesus was resurrected before sunrise Sunday, "when it was yet dark" (Jn. 10:1). Others prefer to reject this light of understanding to remain in their traditional darkness (John 3:19). Thankfully, every generation has those chosen few who are willing to "earnestly contend for faith once delivered" (Jude 3). Hopefully, this will cause you to question your beliefs and provide some kosher food for thought!

David Ben-Ariel, an American author who has travelled widely and who has lived throughout Israel, shares a special focus on the Middle East and great interest in Jerusalem, reflected in hard-hitting articles that help others improve their understanding of that troubled region. Check out www.benariel.com
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