obeying the laws of Christ
“This commitment to total obedience does not
mean a mere negative avoidance of evil practices.
It also means positively obeying God’s commands.
We cannot say that someone is a true Christian
just because he is not a thief, liar, blasphemer,
drunkard, sexually immoral, arrogant, cruel or fierce.
He also has to be positively God-fearing,
humble, respectful, gentle, peaceful,
forgiving, merciful and loving.
Without these positive qualities,
he is not obeying the laws of Christ.”
- Jonathan Edwards
“This commitment to total obedience does not
mean a mere negative avoidance of evil practices.
It also means positively obeying God’s commands.
We cannot say that someone is a true Christian
just because he is not a thief, liar, blasphemer,
drunkard, sexually immoral, arrogant, cruel or fierce.
He also has to be positively God-fearing,
humble, respectful, gentle, peaceful,
forgiving, merciful and loving.
Without these positive qualities,
he is not obeying the laws of Christ.”
- Jonathan Edwards
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