Crusader
You said
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"Just because you claim something to be "un-Christ-like" doesn't mean that it is, except in your opinion. I could just as easily say the same thing of your views. Based upon Christ saying that children are of the Kingdom of God (Mark 10:14) and that whosoever does evil to them is doing it to Christ Himself (Matt. 25:40). Therefore, if you're against the death penalty to deter and punish the killing of children then you're being "un-Christ-like". See what I mean?"
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The difference is that the context of Mark 10:14 and Matt 25:40 does not relate to this issue. The context of I Tim.1:16 is specifically addressing the attitudes believers should have toward all unbelievers, even those who are violent. Nice try.
You said
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"Look, you're obviously very set in your opinion and that is fine with me. As long as you don't condemn others for having a different view."
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The Christians who support homosexual marriage, women as pastors, and a liberal interpretation of scripture use the same argument that you are using here on the issue of the death penalty.
Be consistent. If you don't want me to expose your views as being inconsistent with scripture, then don't condemn these folks for "having a different view."
BTW, I found your first post to me to be arrogant and condescending. Please forgive me for responding in a like manner to you.
I do believe in "working out your salvation in fear and trembling" and that "iron sharpens iron". We need each other to gain a clear understanding of scripture.
I do my best to keep personal opinions out of it. I seek to understand scripture. That is my focus.
If you have a different interpretation of I Tim. 1:16, then please give it to me and show me how the context supports what you say. I am always open to being wrong.
peace to you