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Hell Must Be Empty When Jesus tells us in the Sermon on the
Mount that we ought to be nonviolentin the face of violence (Matt.
5:39-40/Luke 6:29) isnt it because God is a long-time
pacifist?
When Jesus tells us we ought to be generous and give to everyone
(Matt. 5:42/Luke6:30) isnt it because Gods personal policy on
giving is open and generous?
When Jesus tells us to love everybody, even those who dont
reciprocate (Matt.5:44/ Luke 6:27-28) isnt it because Gods style of
loving is unconditional anduniversal?
When Jesus tells us to show mercy and compassion to all (Matt.
5:48/Luke 6:36)
isnt it because Gods compassion and mercy is boundless?
When Jesus tells us to forgive without limit (Matt. 6:14-15/Luke
6:37) isnt itintended as an appropriate response to Gods infinite
forgiveness?
When Jesus tells us to refrain from judging others (Matt.
7:3-5/Luke 6:41-42) isnt theimplication that God is not, and never
has been, in the judgment business?
Surely God operates by the same standards of behavior that Shes
set out for us.
Can a woman forget her nursing child, or show no compassion for
the child of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I wont forget
you.
(Deutero-Isaiah 49:15)
You see these nursing babies? They are like those who enter Gods
kingdom. (Gospel of Thomas 22:22)
A publication of the Mennonite Universalist Association Tract
& Propaganda Department.Written by Charlie Kraybill on behalf
of the Mennonite Universalist Association.
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