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How Christians are the tests and punishments of other Christians


Heresies Among Us — “Why does God permit his flock not only to be pastured
by His shepherds but also attacked by wolves, who disguise themselves as
shepherds in order to seize the sheep on the sly and tear them? God could
prevent this; why doesn’t He do it? God’s Word mentions two reasons … God
permits it partly to test His children, partly to punish unthankful hearers.
Paul says to the Corinthians: ‘For there must be also heresies among you,
that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.’ (I Cor. 11:19)
If the treasure of the pure doctrine would not be attacked, it never would
become really clear to what one should hold fast. But if false teachers
appear, it will become clear who is faithful to the pure Word; the faith of
the upright is then tested and proven. If the
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search everything; the more he grows in divine knowledge and certainty.
Heretics are nothing else than the whetstone of the Church, whereby she
learns to use the Sword of the Spirit with increasing expertness. God’s hand
knows how to turn the evil into good.” (10/5/92, Christian News.)

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I know this guys a nut.

I wish he were the only Christian nut in the United States. I hope he has
not children.

But isn't is SO much more peaceful to read
<<12. The greatest gift you can give your child is your self. This means that
part of your work as a parent is to keep growing in self-knowledge and
awareness. This ongoing work can be furthered by making a time for quiet
contemplation in whatever ways feel comfortable to us. We only have right
now. Let us use it to its best advantage, for our children's sake, and for
our own.
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Thanks, Barb E / Homemama, for bringing that list.