Letter to the Editor

Kindness?Like other readers, I read Kofford’s column (10/18) and scratched my head. It was about kindness, but he was unkind to pastoral leaders, not unlike his lack of kindness to conservatives in general. The column was about a deacon preaching that our primary Christian duty was to be kind and caring, with regard to the needy of this world. That is important stuff, as discussed in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12).Our author admitted he rarely opens the Bible. I appreciate honesty, but open the book, brother! The King cares about everyone, but if you don’t have a personal relationship with Him, it is not cool. Isaiah 64:6 and Ephesians 2:8-9 describe our good works as “filthy rags” to God. He wants us to do good things, but too often, we do them to feel good about ourselves, and God knows our sin of pride. Our good works will NOT get you to heaven.

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