What you know that just ain’t so

“It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” You’ve heard that more than once I bet. And it sure applies to Christian doctrinal differences. Because I see it more and more, with each passing year, how Christians put words and actions into God’s mouth and hands that He didn’t (and doesn’t) do and say. In other words… There’s a ton of what you know that just ain’t so goin’ on out there. Like the messed up idea that God predestined everything that happens or has happened or ever will happened. And how that means everything happens for a reason. And that we just need to remember it’s all “part of God’s plan.” Like I said, that’s messed up. So, to that I say, no. And then how about this whole messed up idea of Christians forgiving everybody? Yeah. You even see people interviewed on TV after a loved one was murdered. And they’ll say things like, “I know God wants me to forgive him (the murderer), but it’s not easy.” Or they just go ahead and forgive the murderer and feel good about themselves for doing so. That’s messed up, too. And to that, I also say, no. Of course, the most ubiquitous case of what you know that just ain’t so is “Judge not.” Also known as “don’t judge” or “I’m not judging you” or some other form you’ve probably seen and heard. And the irony is…the Christians who say we’re not supposed to judge will get very judgmental toward any other Christian who’d dare to judge someone. I’m sure they mean well (don’t touch that sarcasm dial), but they truly either haven’t read Paul’s writings, or they just forgot. It’s really important to get these things right. I wrote a song about ’em. Here are the lyrics. A Thousand Times No Everything is for a reason God is in control Everything He turns to good For His higher goal. So do you want to thank Him for Destruction and despair? Is He the author of confusion? You see it everywhere… No, no…a thousand times no. No no a thousand times I said, No, no…a thousand times no. No no a thousand times. Should you freely give forgiveness? The Bible tells you so. But what if someone’s unrepentant? How does that one go? Should they get to live in sin And skip the judgement day? Take a look at the Revelation. What would Jesus say? No, no…a thousand times no. No no a thousand times I said, No, no…a thousand times no. No no a thousand times. And who are you to judge? Your eyes can clearly see That you’re no holier Than him or her or me. So, should you shut your mouth And skip the words of Paul? Did he misunderstand The Lord’s enduring call? No, no…a thousand times no. No no a thousand times I said, No, no…a thousand times no. No no a thousand times. © 2010 Tony Funderburk Stay tuned, Get my Rhyme & Reason Podcast delivered (free) right to your device. My books are also on Amazon.com or Apple Books Grab yourself an un-cool T-shirt Or how about some music for kids The post What you know that just ain’t so appeared first on Tony Funderburk.