Posts Tagged ‘Nice’

Watchman Digest, Episode 9

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

Watchman Digest

Why So Impatient, Obama?

Hosts: Larry Fain & Stan Cox

Prayers are needed for the families of the dead, and the wounded in Mumbai, India. And, fortitude is needed as terrorist threats continue.  Obama seems a bit impatient (and presumptuous) and he and his chomp at the bit to enter the office of President.   Is Obama now advocating McCain economic principals?  Well, Yes and No.  And, what is this about a chocolate Jesus?  You have to be kidding! (more…)

Be Nice, Already!

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

One of my favorite passages in the New Testament is referred to popularly as “the Golden Rule.”  It was given by Jesus during his wonderful sermon on the Mount, recorded in Matthew 7.  “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.”

Notice that Jesus’ did not say to do unto others whatever it is they do unto you… Or, do unto others before they do it unto you… Or, do unto others so that they will not be able to do it to you.  All of these seem to be popular sentiments, but they are not what Jesus said. (more…)