Folks will quickly applaud you and tell you how much they admire you for “taking a stand” on biblical truth. Except if you quote Matt. 5:44 and invite people to apply it in any sort of meaningful, literal way.

The Bible isn’t a choose your own adventure book where everyone can just make up their own meaning.
BENJAMIN L. COREY

Adventure Bible Book Everyone
Justice is only achieved in beautiful fullness when the oppressed has been elevated back to their rightful place, and when those who were guilty of the oppressing have experienced repentance, healing, and restoration as well.
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Beautiful Healing Justice Oppressed
The moment one begins to talk about loving your enemies they all of a sudden become “liberals,” “extremists,” or are accused of completely taking an otherwise straight forward passage “out of context.
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Accuse Extremist Liberal Othwewise Straight Sudden
Folks will quickly applaud you and tell you how much they admire you for “taking a stand” on biblical truth. Except if you quote Matt. 5:44 and invite people to apply it in any sort of meaningful, literal way.
BENJAMIN L. COREY

Admire Apply Biblical Except Folk Meaningful People Tell
If one takes a public stand against, say, most any sin you can think of, one is considered “courageous” and a “defender of the faith.”
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Biblical Meaningful Peace
Justice is only achieved in beautiful fullness when the oppressed has been elevated back to their rightful place, and when those who were guilty of the oppressing have experienced repentance, healing, and restoration as well.
BENJAMIN L. COREY

Achieve Back Beautiful Elevated Fullness Justice Oppression Rightful

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