There is a vast difference between “you are making a fool of yourself” and calling someone a moron. The word for “fool” in Matthew 5:22 is “mōros. Jesus called someone a fool in Luke 12:20. Here the word for fool is “aphrōn” which, according to Strong means the following:-

From G1 (as a negative particle) and G5424; properly mindless, that is, stupid, (by implication) ignorant, (specifically) egotistic, (practically) rash, or (morally) unbelieving: – fool (-ish), unwise.

Are you going to remind Jesus of his sin as well?

And just to remind you that Paul used the very same word “moros” in 1 Corinthians 3:18, allow me to quote it for you,

“Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. (1 Co 3:18-19).

Are you going to remind Paul of his hell-deserving sin? You seem to lavish yourself in telling other people about their sins whilst you yourself love to relish in your sin to follow false teachers.

thomas (andy)

Where did I call you a fool?

thomas

andy,

What is wrong with you? You commented on “Who were the Nephilim? (Part 1) and I never even once mentioned Charles Stanley’s name – never ever, not even once. Please get your act together

Of course, you would like Charles Stanley if you like heretical teaching like “self-esteem” and “Contemplative Prayer” (Mysticism).

andy

andy,

You accuse us of “spiritual smugness and superiority,” and an attitude of “I will show you I am right by pulling Bible verses out . . .,” and “My interpretations are spot on and yours are flawed.” etc. etc.

What would you say about the pulling out of the following Bible verses to prove that false teachers are dangerous and are leading people to hell, especially when you cover up for them?

Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core. These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear: clouds they are without water, carried about of winds; trees whose fruit withereth, without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots; Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever. (Jude 1:11-13)

If you don’t like this, how about this?

But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. (Galatians 1:8-9)

You are the one who quotes passages out of context. In 2 Timothy 2:14 Paul warns against quarreling over MERE WORDS and not wholesome words and doctrines. In fact, in the very next verse, he warns us to rightly divide the truth and even warns Timothy against two false teachers, Hymenaeus and Philetus. Paul not only called out Bible verses in context but he also called out false teachers. Look old chappie, we are open to criticism, exhortations, and warnings but then you must prove from Scripture that we are wrong and in error and never make general statements as you do. So, remove the beam out of your own eye before you venture to remove the mote in ours.

Here’s another good verse for you to study.

Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ. (Jude 1:3-4)

andy,

No, it’s a rhetorical statement.

Andy (Discerner of error and deception)

Do you love error and deception?