Bad Company, Good Company

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Just dodge the bullets , Rick, and remember you're in good company.

Jesus was also criticized for associating with publicans.

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  1. Anonymous8:50 PM

    Obama's not a publican -- he's democrat.

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  2. Anonymous12:30 PM

    Rick Warren is a heretic and he's leading many people astray, with his humanistic teaching and his worldly alliances. Perhaps you should familarize yourself with www.sliceoflaodicea.com

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  3. Pastor Joy Ziegler3:22 PM

    I think we can get so caught up in our own little Christian worlds that we forget that we must rub shoulders with the world to reach the world. We feel really good in our safe and comfortable churches, but there is a lost world that needs Jesus. We must not forget that. Maybe someone who is against church will see these people that they respect in the church and will come and hear the gospel when they may never step foot in the door otherwise.

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  4. Anonymous5:55 PM

    good point joy. I agree with you.
    anonymous, obama is a publican AND a democrat!
    bill, thanks for visiting, but I think you're stretching it a bit.

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  5. Jerry Johnson2:34 PM

    I've come to realize that for some people - their religion is a political party (whichever that may be). They're more apt to follow the party line than to follow Jesus! In the lab I work in - practically every one has a different political view than me. I try not to bring up political stuff (although it's very hard sometimes), because it can ruin my witness. I actually used to love political confrontations because I was really good at arguing my causes, but I found out that in winning arguments - I was losing opportunities to share the Good News. Another thing I've learned is that although people differ in their political views than me - some are wonderful brothers & sisters in the Lord.

    The Lord has really convicted me in this area. I'm sure that's one of the reasons I went to a voting location a few weeks ago holding up the following sign during a driving rainstorm:

    Select Jesus Today!

    He Promises:
    -Restoration with God
    -Peace for your soul
    -Everlasting Life

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