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From: dubois@uwmacc.UUCP (Paul DuBois)
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Subject: Re: Am I a false Christian?
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Date: Mon, 15-Apr-85 10:25:09 EST
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> [karen]
> 
> 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.

It does not matter what you think.  It doesn't matter what I think.
(Although we know that I don't.)

The thing that matters is that the Bible says it straight out that
the Lord chastens those He loves, and that only bastard children
are not given punishment for wrongdoing.

So we can expect to be taken behind the woodshed when we need it!

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