Matthew 18-19

[wolfpurplemoon]

Jesus says that people who make children who believe in him sin will suffer in hell.

Jesus sees sinners like lost sheep, a shepherd would leave his 99 sheep on the mountains to find the 100th that has gone astray, I'm not sure that's the best way to tend your sheep.

You should try to set your brother back on the straight and narrow by first talking to him alone, if he doesn't repent then take a couple of witnesses with you (intervention!) and then if that doesn't work he must be reported to the church. If he still doesn't listen then he should be treated like he's no longer part of the family.]

Jesus sets out the rules of marriage as being between one man and one woman, which seems to the first time polygamy is frowned upon. His followers don't appreciate his rules on divorce and decide that it'd be better not to marry so Jesus says they should become Eunuchs.

Jesus is brought little children to lay his hands on.

Jesus lists the commandments you should follow, it seems to be the ones that noone should have a problem with: do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false testimony, honour your father and mother, and love your neighbour as yourself. Also, sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, because it is hard for rich people to get in to heaven. The people Jesus will honour the most are the ones who leave their families and homes to follow Jesus.

Comments

[zen-says.livejournal.com]

what if christian faith is false and muslim faith is true?

what if hindu gods are waiting for you?

what is there is a big wheel of karma?

what if there is a god and the god is a she?

crappy what ifs

[david hostetler (from livejournal.com)]

I believe that is why they call it faith. ;)

[(Anonymous)]

The difference is the end results, all other religions are by works, live well, treat others well and be good, then you will make it in a promising place (or not come back as a rock). With Jesus none of your good behavior will save you, only trusting in you. If you are in a boat with another and the other person warns you that there are sharks in the water so don't fall in but you fall in anyways what do you expect him or her to do? Help you right? If he or she extends their hand to you and you smack it away your going to be eating by sharks. How can they save you if you don't except their help?