11-19-2008, 01:27 PM
Peace....
Wael, While I have no problem with you dialoguing about the merits of the Bible, I do take offense to the misinterpretation you attempt to apply to the Scriptures. I notice you spent some time in Matthew striving to prove your point, but you did not mention ALL of what Jesus Christ had to say in this chapter...for instance:
Matthew 7:24
(24) <b>Anyone who hears and obeys these teachings of mine is like a wise person who built a house on solid rock.</b>
and also....
Matthew 7:26
(26) <b>Anyone who hears my teachings and doesn't obey them is like a foolish person who built a house on sand.</b>
Obediance is the "fruit" Jesus Christ was speaking about in verses (16-20) that you quoted. And that is the way we can tell "good" Christians from "evil" Christians. I'm glad to see you as a muslim acknowledge the standard that the Bible sets. My question now to you is: Since you have read these words, will you obey his commands? Or will you prove yourself by the fruit you bear? (verse 20).