When Should Christians Use Harsh Language?
9 min
“Harshness toward lost sheep and gentleness toward predators are both errors that are equally devastating to the church.”
-Pastor Adriel Sanchez
“Brood of Vipers, whitewashed tombs.” While Jesus often showed mercy and gentleness, he also never shied away from harsh language. But should Christians do the same? Pastor Adriel Sanchez shares what we can learn from Jesus’s interactions with the Pharisees and what kind of speech should be normative for Christians today.
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