To: MeanWestTexan
He was (is!) pretty much a hardass. Only toward unrepentant sinners, particularly the self-righteous.
To repentant sinners, he was and is compassion itself.
66 posted on
05/10/2006 7:34:08 AM PDT by
Steve0113
(Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. -A.L.)
To: Steve0113
One of the things I love about Jesus is His clearity. Yes He forgave but He was very clear about the need to stop the sinful behavior too.
What is so hard to interpret? He wasn't nonsensical about the truth. He didn't compromise. He didn't make excuses. He basically said stop it, I love you, you are hurting yourself.
77 posted on
05/10/2006 7:46:37 AM PDT by
jackv
(just shakin' my head)
To: Steve0113
All true.
Just thinking of when he got that whip.
175 posted on
05/10/2006 9:20:04 AM PDT by
MeanWestTexan
(Many at FR would respond to Christ "Darn right, I'll cast the first stone!")
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