LOVING OR UNLOVING?  by steve finnell

 Is pointing out religious error and those who teach it an unloving act? Many would reply in the affirmative.

Loving or unloving quiz: A. loving or B. unloving?

John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.(NASB)

Was Jesus being A. loving or B. unloving?

John 8:24 'Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for unless you believe that I am He, you will die in your sins." (NASB)

Was Jesus being A. loving or B. unloving?

Mark 16:16 He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned.(NASB)

Was Jesus being A. loving or B. unloving?

John 3:5 Jesus answered and said to him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter the kingdom of God.(NASB)

Was Jesus being A. loving or B. unloving?

I submit to you Jesus was being loving in all cases.

The positives being believe and be baptized and you will be saved.

The negatives being that those who do not believe or reject water immersion for the forgiveness of sins will not enter the kingdom of God.

Is it unloving to point out false doctrine and those who preach it?

Is it unloving for a mother to tell her child that touching a hot stove or drinking drain cleaner is harmful?

Is preaching a seeker friendly doctrine really an act of love.

If you really love someone would you not tell them the truth?