that passage of Matthew 7:1-15 never says to not remove the speck from your brother’s eye. It says to FIRST remove the plank, then SECOND, after you can see clearly, remove the speck.
Yes, that is correct, and that’s what I was trying to tell you, to judge yourself first and foremost, and only once you’ve found yourself without fault, to go on and judge others. Seeing how you mislabeled this as “Matthew 7:1-15” when it is really only verses 1-5 (and I labeled it correctly, I double-checked), perhaps there’s still some work you oughta do on yourself, just saying ;)
As for Matthew 18:6, again, that’s a reminder for YOU (and me) to be careful about choosing our words so we do not lead anyone, especially children, astray with any false logic or arguments. It’s saying that God’s punishment for those who do this is more severe than having a millstone hung around your neck and be thrown into the sea, so there is no need for US to add to it. See also John 8:7 (“Let him who is without sin cast the first stone”).
As for the false prophets, I don’t think it’s too far fetched to just assume that ANY politician is more likely than not to be one of them. After all, it seems that the majority of them is mostly in the game for personal gain, as they invariably all seem to get rich off it while you and I pay the bill via our taxes. Has any of them ever kept their promises? Or isn’t expecting them to solve your problems for you kinda like… picking grapes from thornbushes?
Just to be clear, I’m not claiming I have all the answers, I am just trying to give you another perspective (see Proverbs 27:17). But the more I read the Bible, the more I see it to be about personal responsibility than anything else. Yes, most of the people in almost ANY church are sinners, THAT’S WHY THEY’RE THERE. As Matthew 9:12 says, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.”
Yes, that is correct, and that’s what I was trying to tell you, to judge yourself first and foremost, and only once you’ve found yourself without fault, to go on and judge others. Seeing how you mislabeled this as “Matthew 7:1-15” when it is really only verses 1-5 (and I labeled it correctly, I double-checked), perhaps there’s still some work you oughta do on yourself, just saying ;)
As for Matthew 18:6, again, that’s a reminder for YOU (and me) to be careful about choosing our words so we do not lead anyone, especially children, astray with any false logic or arguments. It’s saying that God’s punishment for those who do this is more severe than having a millstone hung around your neck and be thrown into the sea, so there is no need for US to add to it. See also John 8:7 (“Let him who is without sin cast the first stone”).
As for the false prophets, I don’t think it’s too far fetched to just assume that ANY politician is more likely than not to be one of them. After all, it seems that the majority of them is mostly in the game for personal gain, as they invariably all seem to get rich off it while you and I pay the bill via our taxes. Has any of them ever kept their promises? Or isn’t expecting them to solve your problems for you kinda like… picking grapes from thornbushes?
Just to be clear, I’m not claiming I have all the answers, I am just trying to give you another perspective (see Proverbs 27:17). But the more I read the Bible, the more I see it to be about personal responsibility than anything else. Yes, most of the people in almost ANY church are sinners, THAT’S WHY THEY’RE THERE. As Matthew 9:12 says, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.”
Take care and be well, my friend.