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God chastises all those He loves ( Heb. 12:6). With such a permissive society ( 2 Tim. 3:2) where the fruits of such through 2 or 3 generations means we have a generation that tends by default to be lazy; and closed to correction. Rebuke isn't "politically correct" so we are expected to affirm all aberrant behaviors; and society castigates those who would dare because of unconditional love to correct those headed toward destruction.
As far as hastening the time for His coming by preaching the Good News and prayer ( 2 Peter 3:12); God certainly has foreknowledge of how long it will take for His word to be preached to all nations (whether that refers to before the Rapture; or when it is preached by witnesses and ultimately angels of God). At any rate; not putting efforts into supporting missionaries in prayer and short term trips whenever possible; and fulfilling the Great Commission ourselves certainly isn't going to help us. The sower and reaper are said to rejoice ( John 4:36).
Again; when we see like sufferings that others go through as a reason for prayer ( 1 Peter 5:9) which specifically relates to trials we also see the value of prayer for missionaries; as well as for a healthy church. We certainly are NOT going to find a strong church with those who are satisfied with a 5 minute prayer before a service; or even a midweek hour of prayers. Like my friend in Pittsburgh said to me when He started a prayer group early in the morning in the park He was DESPERATE for prayer. I am convinced that unless there is some sort of prayer most days; as well as evangelism at least a couple times a month; then a church is on the way to dying.
There needs to be a careful assessment of those who have tested themselves to see if they are in the faith and passed that exam ( 2 Cor. 13:5-6) if they are working so as NOT to lose their reward ( Rev. 3:11; also 2 John in 2 different places!) See 1 Cor. 3:15 as to suffering loss!
God chastises all those He loves ( Heb. 12:6). With such a permissive society ( 2 Tim. 3:2) where the fruits of such through 2 or 3 generations means we have a generation that tends by default to be lazy; and closed to correction. Rebuke isn't "politically correct" so we are expected to affirm all aberrant behaviors; and society castigates those who would dare because of unconditional love to correct those headed toward destruction.
As far as hastening the time for His coming by preaching the Good News and prayer ( 2 Peter 3:12); God certainly has foreknowledge of how long it will take for His word to be preached to all nations (whether that refers to before the Rapture; or when it is preached by witnesses and ultimately angels of God). At any rate; not putting efforts into supporting missionaries in prayer and short term trips whenever possible; and fulfilling the Great Commission ourselves certainly isn't going to help us. The sower and reaper are said to rejoice ( John 4:36).
Again; when we see like sufferings that others go through as a reason for prayer ( 1 Peter 5:9) which specifically relates to trials we also see the value of prayer for missionaries; as well as for a healthy church. We certainly are NOT going to find a strong church with those who are satisfied with a 5 minute prayer before a service; or even a midweek hour of prayers. Like my friend in Pittsburgh said to me when He started a prayer group early in the morning in the park He was DESPERATE for prayer. I am convinced that unless there is some sort of prayer most days; as well as evangelism at least a couple times a month; then a church is on the way to dying.
There needs to be a careful assessment of those who have tested themselves to see if they are in the faith and passed that exam ( 2 Cor. 13:5-6) if they are working so as NOT to lose their reward ( Rev. 3:11; also 2 John in 2 different places!) See 1 Cor. 3:15 as to suffering loss!
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