Faith writes:
Jesus is the God of the Old Testament as well as the New. Voluntary giving is the Christian way, not coercing "gifts" from people.
I thought Jesus brought a new covenant.
In the New Testament, Jesus admonishes his followers:
"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.' But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you." (Matthew 5:38-42, NIV)
"But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,"
"Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other;
and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also. Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again. And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise." (Luke 6:28-31. King James Version)
But I guess I'm like the devil quoting scripture here. Probably those verses aren't to be taken literally.
This message has been edited by Omnivorous, 02-03-2006 08:59 PM
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