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From: larryg@teklds.UUCP (Larry Gardner)
Newsgroups: net.religion.christian
Subject: Re: Am I a false Christian?
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Date: Thu, 11-Apr-85 18:15:16 EST
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Reply-To: larryg@teklds.UUCP (Karen Clark)
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Summary: 

Laura,

I think this issue can be simplified.  I do not see any
conflict between Jesus teaching love and Jesus whipping
the merchants.

For example,  if you had a child that was instructed to stay
in the yard, for safety and their general well-being, but
they left the yard...when you punished them would you still
love them?  Of course you would.  I think love is in the
attitude of the one who is relating.  When you really
care about someone, or love them, it sometimes means
inflicting pain....i.e. telling a friend that their
behavior is hurtful or destructive or a number of other
things.  God gave us law to protect us and when we disobey
He punishes out of love.

A christian can point out harmful behavior (not following Jesus)
in a loving or non-loving way, depending on their attitude in 
conveying it.

karen