04-27-2009, 01:23 PM
SisterJennifer,
Actually Muslims pick and choose what words of Jesus Christ they want to follow. Jesus said:
John 14:6
(6) Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes to the Father, but by me.
Jesus commanded when we pray to say:
Matthew 6:9
(9) After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Jesus commanded his disciples:
Matthew 5:43-44
(43) Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy.
(44) But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Wael said it is impossible to do as Jesus commanded, You (collectively) do not call God your Father (another command), and you do not believe Jesus Christ is the only way to the Father.
You say you don't believe in the words of John or any of the other companions of Jesus but again, Jesus, as recorded by Mark and John said:
Mark 16:15-16
(15) And He said to them, Go into all the world and preach and publish openly the good news (the Gospel) to every creature [of the whole human race].
(16) He who believes [who adheres to and trusts in and relies on the Gospel and Him Whom it sets forth] and is baptized will be saved [from the penalty of eternal death]; but he who does not believe [who does not adhere to and trust in and rely on the Gospel and Him Whom it sets forth] will be condemned.
John 13:34-35
(34) I give you a new commandment: that you should love one another. Just as I have loved you, so you too should love one another.
(35) By this shall all [men] know that you are My disciples, if you love one another [if you keep on showing love among yourselves].
We are to believe the companions of Jesus Christ because they speak by His authority. But I'm sure you'll attempt to justify your lack of obedience to these words in some way. As far as the Law is concerned, Christians do indeed follow the law, again the words of Jesus teach us:
Matthew 22:34-40
(34) Now when the Pharisees heard that He had silenced (muzzled) the Sadducees, they gathered together.
(35) And one of their number, a lawyer, asked Him a question to test Him.
(36) Teacher, which kind of commandment is great and important (the principal kind) in the Law? [some commandments are light--which are heavy?]
(37) And He replied to him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind (intellect).
(38) This is the great (most important, principal) and first commandment.
(39) And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as [you do] yourself.
(40) These two commandments sum up and upon them depend all the Law and the Prophets.
The Christian that loves God with all their heart, soul, mind (intellect) AND loves his neighbor like he does himself is indeed following the law.