Love doesn't mean compromising our principles

Like anyone else, sometimes Christians go to extremes.If you simply state an unbeliever did wrong with something, you get arguments that you're "judgemental".But now this subject...we're supposed to love everyone ,including our enemies.Yes, the Bible states that, BUT some get "love "confused with approving of, or agreeing with, a sinner when they commit a sin. They think by disagreeing with the sinners actions, we're not showing love.I don't see it that way.If we witness to someone, and say they're gay, if we're afraid to sound "judgemental" and say, "that's great that you're gay.", they would see nothing wrong with it, and go on.Also, if we really don't feel that way, isn't that a form of lying on our part, which is also a sin?How we get the balance?Well, how about, "love the sinner,hate the sin?"What made me think of these things is, in a few weeks I'll see my sister. She and I have different viewpoints on everything. But the worst thing, she backs all the ungodly causes, and actually goes out protesting for them. Also into the occult.And sometimes in my presence, she starts "spouting off" about her {totally misled} beliefs.{which is like taking medicine for me, because I know how "off- base" she is.}{misled}So the Bible says we're not supposed to hold grudges, etc. BUT IT ALSO DOESN'T SAY we're supposed to go the other extreme and approve of wrongdoing, pretend to agree with ungodly viewpoints when we don't{a form of lying}or "cheer them on" in their sins,to show we love them.Yes, Jesus didn't condemn the woman caught in adultery,but He also said,"Go your way,AND SIN NO MORE".He didn't say,"To show I love you,I approve of your sin". My point, we don't have to compromise our principals to show "love".We don't have to agree with them when they're wrong, or "cheer them on" in their sin to show love. Wrong is still wrong, whether we "love" them or not..

 

[PastorBernard]

To love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind and soul.... that is the whole purpose of life on earth.

 

[mercimaker1]

Well, I have to agree with you because I believe I am showing love when I share what the Lord has to say on any subject and if I didn't then how loving would it be to let them go down the wrong direction from the truth. I know it is not a popular thing to do but it's well worth it to be pleasing to the Lord even if it is not to the world.

 

[Brookss]

I believe with my whole heart that if we serve Jesus with an undivided heart He will bless our life and will make us a blessing to everyone we see. Give yourself to God as sweet offering. Hallelujay, praise the Lord.

 

[Zackie]

Do not go to exremes. Just put all your burdens upon the Lord. He will take care of it. Fast and pray for those who are walking far away from Jesus.

 

[Martha Buthelezi]

As born again Chistians we should continue to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and influence people to live according to the word; which is not easy... Like fishers we keep trying; by the Grace the unbelievers will see the light. Its a long journey. Jesus loves us even when we have backslided. Like a good sherperd he goes out to the wilderness to find us and to lift us up. Martha