>>18682851 PB / LB

>where is the love and the desire to save others

Jesus told us to love God with our whole heart, and to love our neighbor as we love ourselves. We can love our neighbor but we cannot save our neighbor. I love God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. I pray every day for the conversion of hearts to the teachings of Christ. But that does not mean they love God.

Lets look at Sodom and Gomorrah. Two beautiful young men, angels they were called, stroll into the city and by nightfall all the men of the town gather outside Lots house and demand the men come out so these corrupt villagers can have sex with them. Lot so loved God that he didn't want the messengers of God to be gang raped by a bunch of homos, so he offered up his two virgin daughters. That is an act of love for God. Giving up his own flesh and blood to protect Gods holy angels. The homo villagers got angry, refused the women, and were going to break down his door and rape the two young strangers. However, God struck them blind. God also warned Lot, because Lot loved him so, to GTFO of the city because it was about to be destroyed. Lot high tailed it out of there, and the city was destroyed.

What does this tell you about love? If you love God he will help you. If you try to rape Gods angels he will strike you blind and destroy the city.

I can love God. I can love my enemies. I can pray for my enemies. But what I won't do is lay down my love of God for my enemies. If you're asking 'where is the love' the answer can only be found in your own heart.

Now a question for you if I may. If our duty is to evangelize and to spread the word of God does the conversation end like so…

me: have you heard of the holy bible?

them: yes

me: my work is done

The answer is no. Understanding God, Jesus, Scripture, and your own heart is a life long endeavor. I can put the text into your hands, but only your own self can find God in your heart and bring the scripture out in your daily life. The problem we most often will run into is the super watered down generic Christians that say we need to love everyone. While this is true, not everyone will be saved and it is not up to us to save them. We can spread the word of God. We can discuss scripture. We can pray for everyone to turn to God. But in the end those who do not love God will be struck by brimstone. It is not your duty as a Christian to convert a Satanist, however one repentant sinner is worth 1000 righteous people. I desire all to turn towards God, but there are some that will not. All you can do is pray for them. But when someone asks you to come to their animal sacrifice and drink the blood of goat or some shit your duty is to say fuck no. That's not hating them. That isn't even disrespecting their beliefs. It also doesn't mean you don't have a desire for them to be saved. But if they don't find it in their own heart, they never will.

>>18682883 PB / LB

>I'm 51 and tired and trying to understand the Bible. I have questions about it. When I reach out to others with these questions, I encounter nothing but insults.

Unfortunately you'll find a lot of that in this world. 8kun is probably not the best place to get spiritual help. You need to find a church, or a bible study group, or something. Since Easter is passing the catholic church will be firing up their Right of Christian Initiates of Adults (RCIA) classes soon for all those who which to join the catholic faith. This is the road to catholic baptism… if you wish such a thing. If not then find a different church, or a different study group. The RCIA classes usually have a good deal of information and I'd recommend them to anyone who wants to learn more about Christianity even if you do not intend on becoming a baptized catholic. They will help you analyze scripture and understand its multiple meanings. Generally they're geared towards newcomers of for those struggling with understanding scripture who might benefit from some structured learning.

I hope your road to loving God ends with the peace and contentment it has given so many in this world. I will pray for you my fellow anon, that the light of Christ may enter your life and illuminate your world as it never has been before.