Comments on: Forgivess is Hard to Come by and Judgment Abounds in This Political Season http://rhettsmith.com/2008/09/forgivess-is-hard-to-come-by-and-judgment-abounds-in-this-political-season/ Thu, 10 May 2012 14:59:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Tweets that mention BARNEY FRANK: Globe's Donovan Slack interviews still-running Barney Frank on Political Intelligence... ... -- Topsy.com http://rhettsmith.com/2008/09/forgivess-is-hard-to-come-by-and-judgment-abounds-in-this-political-season/comment-page-1/#comment-10868 Tweets that mention BARNEY FRANK: Globe's Donovan Slack interviews still-running Barney Frank on Political Intelligence... ... -- Topsy.com Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:49:01 +0000 http://www.rhettsmith.com/?p=1087#comment-10868 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Ron Agrella, howardjp995. howardjp995 said: RT @globeglen: BARNEY FRANK: Globe's Donovan Slack interviews still-running Barney Frank on Political Intelligence... http://bit.ly/jg8Y ... [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Ron Agrella, howardjp995. howardjp995 said: RT @globeglen: BARNEY FRANK: Globe's Donovan Slack interviews still-running Barney Frank on Political Intelligence… http://bit.ly/jg8Y … [...]

]]> By: Heather Siebens http://rhettsmith.com/2008/09/forgivess-is-hard-to-come-by-and-judgment-abounds-in-this-political-season/comment-page-1/#comment-4439 Heather Siebens Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:51:48 +0000 http://www.rhettsmith.com/?p=1087#comment-4439 It is not for us to judge-as for are we God? I placed my vote-yet don't despise either. I know God has reasons for everything to happen. Overall-Jesus is my #1 leader-then our president, whom of course I pray makes decisions wisely through Jesus. As for yes-the spiritual forces are for us all to battle...and prayer goes out to all for that. I clap for every president. They all have a tough job-and when things aren't going our way in tough times, many have a habit of pointing fingers of blame to them. When it is this whole world that is of cause. Protect with honor. And not all will go perfect-what is other than Jesus? They make their decisions as best they can-and as senate allows-tough, tough job. As for McCain-I have been through a divorce as well...it was tough and hard, and physically hurt-but this world is going down with so many today-and it is so sad. I commend him for his dignity in his speech. Military is tough on marriage-as for that was what I was in. I give him gratitude and big applause on his current one! God bless you all...God bless America...may we all prosper in faith, love, & patriotism! In His Love, Hetty4Christ It is not for us to judge-as for are we God? I placed my vote-yet don’t despise either. I know God has reasons for everything to happen. Overall-Jesus is my #1 leader-then our president, whom of course I pray makes decisions wisely through Jesus. As for yes-the spiritual forces are for us all to battle…and prayer goes out to all for that. I clap for every president. They all have a tough job-and when things aren’t going our way in tough times, many have a habit of pointing fingers of blame to them. When it is this whole world that is of cause. Protect with honor. And not all will go perfect-what is other than Jesus? They make their decisions as best they can-and as senate allows-tough, tough job.
As for McCain-I have been through a divorce as well…it was tough and hard, and physically hurt-but this world is going down with so many today-and it is so sad. I commend him for his dignity in his speech. Military is tough on marriage-as for that was what I was in. I give him gratitude and big applause on his current one!
God bless you all…God bless America…may we all prosper in faith, love, & patriotism!

In His Love,
Hetty4Christ

]]> By: On Being Christian and Being Political « Live Generously http://rhettsmith.com/2008/09/forgivess-is-hard-to-come-by-and-judgment-abounds-in-this-political-season/comment-page-1/#comment-2782 On Being Christian and Being Political « Live Generously Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:44:33 +0000 http://www.rhettsmith.com/?p=1087#comment-2782 [...] political dialog that legitimately does focus on issues.  My former college pastor Rhett wrote a great post last week about the lack of forgiveness and abundance of judgment found in the presidential [...] [...] political dialog that legitimately does focus on issues.  My former college pastor Rhett wrote a great post last week about the lack of forgiveness and abundance of judgment found in the presidential [...]

]]> By: Tyler http://rhettsmith.com/2008/09/forgivess-is-hard-to-come-by-and-judgment-abounds-in-this-political-season/comment-page-1/#comment-2779 Tyler Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:50:46 +0000 http://www.rhettsmith.com/?p=1087#comment-2779 Definitely agree Rhett. Definitely agree Rhett.

]]> By: Lars Rood http://rhettsmith.com/2008/09/forgivess-is-hard-to-come-by-and-judgment-abounds-in-this-political-season/comment-page-1/#comment-2778 Lars Rood Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:50:07 +0000 http://www.rhettsmith.com/?p=1087#comment-2778 Rhett- What happened how was I able to submit my comment as you? Anyways I'm re posting it as me. I agree with you. The Church tends to be pretty quick to pick up the stones to throw. I agree that discernment is important but I’m not sure that’s what’s happening here. There is not even a fine line between wearing a sandwich board declaring who God hates and just loving people who are living in Sin. In this election we seem to be quick to condemn but very slow to love. I’m scared it’s going to get worse. What I really care about is not what people say they believe. I just want to have facts in front of me showing that they actually do what they believe. Rhett- What happened how was I able to submit my comment as you? Anyways I’m re posting it as me.

I agree with you. The Church tends to be pretty quick to pick up the stones to throw. I agree that discernment is important but I’m not sure that’s what’s happening here. There is not even a fine line between wearing a sandwich board declaring who God hates and just loving people who are living in Sin. In this election we seem to be quick to condemn but very slow to love. I’m scared it’s going to get worse.

What I really care about is not what people say they believe. I just want to have facts in front of me showing that they actually do what they believe.

]]> By: Rhett Smith http://rhettsmith.com/2008/09/forgivess-is-hard-to-come-by-and-judgment-abounds-in-this-political-season/comment-page-1/#comment-2777 Rhett Smith Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:16:29 +0000 http://www.rhettsmith.com/?p=1087#comment-2777 Marcus, I agree. Discernment is needed. And I didn't mean to not imply that, though I can see where that can be thought. When I go into vote I hope I bring much discernment into it the process. And I don't mean that we shouldn't care about what our leaders think...but I hope, and I know you do to...that when we disagree with politicians and their views, etc. that we can still have it within us to forgive one another and be less judgmental. Andy...I'm sure your post was great. Going to check it out now. I believe that we are to choose wise leaders, but in the end I believe God is in control..... rhett Marcus,

I agree. Discernment is needed. And I didn’t mean to not imply that, though I can see where that can be thought. When I go into vote I hope I bring much discernment into it the process. And I don’t mean that we shouldn’t care about what our leaders think…but I hope, and I know you do to…that when we disagree with politicians and their views, etc. that we can still have it within us to forgive one another and be less judgmental.

Andy…I’m sure your post was great. Going to check it out now.

I believe that we are to choose wise leaders, but in the end I believe God is in control…..

rhett

]]> By: AndyC http://rhettsmith.com/2008/09/forgivess-is-hard-to-come-by-and-judgment-abounds-in-this-political-season/comment-page-1/#comment-2774 AndyC Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:55:03 +0000 http://www.rhettsmith.com/?p=1087#comment-2774 I too, am disheartened with what I see and posted thoughts on a similar vein today. You were much more eloquent than I was. Thanks! I too, am disheartened with what I see and posted thoughts on a similar vein today. You were much more eloquent than I was. Thanks!

]]> By: Marcus Hackler http://rhettsmith.com/2008/09/forgivess-is-hard-to-come-by-and-judgment-abounds-in-this-political-season/comment-page-1/#comment-2773 Marcus Hackler Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:37:10 +0000 http://www.rhettsmith.com/?p=1087#comment-2773 I meant to say "candidate's worldview" I meant to say “candidate’s worldview”

]]> By: Marcus Hackler http://rhettsmith.com/2008/09/forgivess-is-hard-to-come-by-and-judgment-abounds-in-this-political-season/comment-page-1/#comment-2780 Marcus Hackler Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:37:10 +0000 http://www.rhettsmith.com/?p=1087#comment-2780 I meant to say "candidate's worldview" I meant to say “candidate’s worldview”

]]> By: Marcus Hackler http://rhettsmith.com/2008/09/forgivess-is-hard-to-come-by-and-judgment-abounds-in-this-political-season/comment-page-1/#comment-2776 Marcus Hackler Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:36:27 +0000 http://www.rhettsmith.com/?p=1087#comment-2776 Agree. However there is a very big difference between judgment and discernment. As followers of Christ it is our responsibility to, first and foremost, pray for our leaders (1 Tim 2:1-2), and then to discern the alignment of the candidate's to scripture by careful examination and prayer. A good suggestion as well is to watch the coverage on C-Span rather than on the networks - it's hard enough to exercise discernment without the pundits screaming in our ears. Agree. However there is a very big difference between judgment and discernment. As followers of Christ it is our responsibility to, first and foremost, pray for our leaders (1 Tim 2:1-2), and then to discern the alignment of the candidate’s to scripture by careful examination and prayer.

A good suggestion as well is to watch the coverage on C-Span rather than on the networks – it’s hard enough to exercise discernment without the pundits screaming in our ears.

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