"But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers,
the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters,
and all liars ... their place will be in the fiery lake of burning
sulfur. This is the second death." (Revelation 21:8 NIV)
I have always wondered why the cowardly were excluded from the
Kingdom of God and condemned to the Lake of Fire. The unbelieving
are also so excluded from the future Kingdom. Being fearful or
doubting does not seem to carry the same moral umbrage as murder,
lying, sexual immorality and the rest. In 1 Thessalonians 5:14, we
read, "Encourage the timid." (NIV)
Last month I mentioned a book by Paul Berman entitled The Flight
of the Intellectuals. Mr. Berman's book included an analysis of
leftist intellectuals and their abandonment of the cause of human
rights in the Muslim world. At the same time, they attack Israel
which has a better human rights record by far. Berman concludes that
these intellectuals fail to speak out against these human rights
abuses because they lack courage. He even notes the amazing response
towards those who call for courage: they are accused of reflecting a
right wing fascist orientation. Courage in the face of evil is not a
right or left matter. Berman points this out and notes that
failure to stand up against Islamic fascism is the real evil.
- ... Cowardice is a Grave and Terrible Evil
- ... Rescue Those Being Led Away to Death
- ... The Surprise of Who Will be Courageous
- ... Read the whole article
Marty Shoub: Made For Each Other
Eitan Shishkoff: Never Give Up On Youth
Ariel Blumenthal: East Asia, Ancestor Worship and the Revelation of Yeshua
Weekly Torah commentary: Nitzavim/Vayelech
"For I know his inclination that he is making today ..."




