Comments on: A Christian Perspective on Psalm 109:8 and Imprecatory Prayers

By: Kristen

Kristen — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:45:08 +0000

Lighten up people, it is merely humor. I think people who take this seriously are people who do not have a sense of humor. I do wish his term could end early and we’d have a better God fearing president, but I think no way is this bumper sticker meant to be serious. Sheeeesh, laugh a little.

By: Terry

Terry — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:54:35 +0000

I hate what Obama and the Democrats have done to this country. Humans like to be clever; it boosts their egos. There are two ways (or more) to view the bumper sticker and idea behind it. (1) sarcasm, cleverness; (2) hatred. We are to think on whatsoever things are lovely, pure, of good report, etc. It is not Christian to think the intent behind the sticker is hatred, ill will, etc. but the flesh easily tends in this direction. Also, note that non-Christians can put this sticker on their car as well as Christians. Note also that death is not necessarily envisioned; he could be impeached for example. Finally, people can wrest scriptures to their destruction; this scripture simply says let him not finish out his term. The next verse is not cited and is not automatically part of the sticker’s message.

By: Bill Walker

Bill Walker — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:15:41 +0000

Dear Gospel.com
Thank you for a Christian and responsible response to the misuse of Scripture and the intent of those guilty of such Biblical inmaturity.
The Word of God covers time from its beginning through eternity, and in it, people who like all of us have fallen short of God’s will by disobediance to his Word, thus we have murderers,adulterers, prostitutes,whore mongers, war mongers fornicaters, friends who betray, and those who betray friends, etc.etc.etc.
God’s word says that sin is sin, no big sin, no little sin, and unless we confess our our sin, turn from our wicked ways,and receive Christ Jesus as Lord of our lives the very conditions of this “Psalm 109″ can befall you, even worse “Eternal Damnation” will be yours. Believe This.
Yours in Christ,
Deac.

By: Quinn K.

Quinn K. — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:54:05 +0000

Thank-you.

By: KATE

KATE — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:52:17 +0000

if the governing authority tries to forcibly cause one to sin, do
we still give honor and respect to that authority? if the governing
authority along with the governing body use the taxes that are “due”
them – that we christians so willingly pay – to commit murder under
the name of abortion do we still give honor and respect?
honor and respect are not due.
maybe, since christians that do have a voice and don’t use it or
are not allowed to use it publicly, have not spoken up-maybe God
hears the cries of the millions of unborn babies that will fill Heaven
to not allow this massacre to continue.
honor and respect? who honored and respected the lives of these
children? is our government honoring and respecting our nation?

By: Dan Hoffman

Dan Hoffman — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:12:52 +0000

As a non-christian, I want to compliment your article as it is one of the first I’ve seen from the “christian” community which presents a rational and straight forward viewpoint concerning this “irrational”, dangerous and heinous action. It helps me believe that not all “christians” are “brain-dead”.

By: Andy

Andy — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:48:52 +0000

Here’s some NT perspective on the matter:

I Timothy 2:1-2 (NIV)
I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyoneâ€” for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

Romans 13: 1-7 (NIV)
Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you. For he is Godâ€™s servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is Godâ€™s servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience. This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are Godâ€™s servants, who give their full time to governing. Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.

These were written during Neroâ€™s reign.

By: Rev. Darryl Jones Sr.

Rev. Darryl Jones Sr. — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:34:13 +0000

First of all, to make such a request to God as a Christian places great doubt about the character and authentic nature of the individual’s faith. Because a person claims to be a Christian doesn’t make him/her a true Christian. Second, God does have a way a taking care of enemies. Those who designed, printed, distributed and advertise the bumper sticker may be the real enemies of God.