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Pastor Mark of the United States wrote his commentary on the article: The punishment of the arrogance of the U.S..

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I received a comment from Luis, a pastor in Peru. I would like to address two of Louis' statements. [You full can see his comment under the posting 1/9/2009.]

Luis writes,

"During these last several weeks have been negative news to shake the United States. The material that caused the disaster Hurricane" Ike "in Texas, the collision of two trains occurred in Los Angeles where 10 people died, the financial crisis that is leading to bankruptcy for large companies like Leman Brothers and others, the crisis that still inmobibliaria Enduro, high inflation and Mismanagement of course that President Bush has given the nation, all these things could be classed as "shock" the pride of the American people used to live in waste and wantonness. And if they join the thousands who died from the attack on the twin towers, or more than a thousand people died from Hurricane Katrina, or the moral degradation that is coming to American society. lugubre All this evidence that the scenario today the United States. " I do not doubt that God brings judgment upon people and nations. There is plenty of Scripture to validate this idea. However, as observers, we must be careful in labeling events around us as God's wrath. Weather wrecks havoc, people get hurt, some even die. Accidents, like train wrecks occur, and terrorists attack. However, that does not indicate judgment. Luke 13:1-5 and John 9:1-3 teach us to be careful in our evaluation of events. What may seem like God's judgment can be something all together different. In the end, the greater thing is for an event, such as Katrina or the Twin Towers, to glorify God. When we look at the inadequacy of mankind and the evil of the same, we should see the infinite glory of God and celebrate it.

Luis also wrote;

"The true Christian churches in this country should check the distance in a very clear and with more strength to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ to avoid being influenced by the Prevailing darkness in this nation. A dark and that is affecting many countries." I have to agree with Luis, that the church needs to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. Whether the U.S. prospers or falls, the church has a mandate, to proclaim the gospel and to make disciples (See Luke 24:45-48 and Matthew 28:19-20). It is only the gospel that saves (Romans 1:16). And when the church loses its focus, not making the sharing of God's salvation through Jesus only, they end up fighting windmills, and accomplishing nothing of eternal value.God bless you Luis. Keep focused on the good news of Jesus Christ.

Go and make disciples and leave the wrath of God to God.

-Mark