I think it is sad to rejoice in a mans pain.
Even if he is your enemy.
There. I said it, and will get ripped to shreds for it...
Forgiving one’s enemies is not easy. It’s something with which I struggle, personally. But, we’re commanded to do it.
I agree with you.
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No, you are correct. It’s good to see a thug such as Chavez petition God for help. It’s a measure of his fear that drives him.
while theres breath, there is hope of repentance, and that's between him and God, once you pass over your judgment is set. No one goes to hell for sinning, they are condemned for not availing themselves of the recompense that God has provided when he provided himself.
We were directly shown how the thief repented on the cross, and Jesus told him “today you will be with me in paradise’
Only my opinion, but in the very last minutes of his life, the thief probably helped more people than some of the most well known bible teachers in history
having said all of that, i have no illusions about Chavez. What he really needs is a miracle, but not for his body, for his soul. Fortunately God is in the miracle saving business.
Christ was quite the oddball wasn’t he? Love your enemies? Like C.S. Lewis said he was either the Savior of the world or a lunatic. It’s Easter. But for Jesus, my fate is the same as a Chavez that does not repent. Amazing grace.
RegulatorCountry’s post has nothing to do with rejoicing in Chavez’ pain. You must be responding to another post.
I read *your* post wrong. Sorry, FRiend.
I think it’s a *sin* to rejoice in an enemy’s pain, when one could be praying for his conversion instead.
“I think it is sad to rejoice in a mans pain.
Even if he is your enemy.
There. I said it, and will get ripped to shreds for it...”
Ditto what you said. But I don’t think you’ll be ripped to shreads.