@soccerpl1997 I understand how you feel. Seeing a child hurt or killed would be enough to make my blood boil, but before either of us write off the parent and condemn them, we need to remember that any judgement should come from the Holy Judge. Now that we have that out of the way and before we come to the conclusion that God is going to automatically condemn them to Hell, let's consider God's purpose for mankind. John 3: 16-18a says
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believes on him is not condemned: but he that believes not is condemned already.
God's purpose is not to condemn. He wants reformation not punishment. If you think Child abuse is bad consider one of the most prominent apostles. Paul who at the time went by Saul murdered Christians many times. I am not sure if children were killed, but if I am assuming correctly, if a child was a Christian, then they would be at just as high of a risk of execution. By today's standards Paul was by definition a serial killer. One of the world's worst men at the time had an experience with God and became possibly the most successful preacher for a long time and I mean Long if it ever ended. By your standard, Christianity may never have spread as fast and could possibly have died. Also remember that God has standards more strict than we do. He pays much more attention to the "small sins" than we ever do and He judges equally by His standards. If God started sending people to hell on their first strike then the Earth would be completely barren of humans. But as I said God has reformation, not punishment on His mind. We all deserve Hell, but He sent His Only Begotten Son to die for all of our sins. Yes, even child abuse is covered. If it wasn't then our God would not be doing what he said he was doing. Our God is an awesome God that can turn the worst person into the best. Next time you see a child in a spot of abuse, help the parent as well if you can. It goes over a lot better with God to forgive and help than to condemn and abandon.
Also if you can tolerate anime, you should watch Samurai X: Reflections. It is a very moving movie about an assassin who gave up killing and may make you see things differently.
@soccerpl1997 I understand how you feel. Seeing a child hurt or killed would be enough to make my blood boil, but before either of us write off the parent and condemn them, we need to remember that any judgement should come from the Holy Judge. Now that we have that out of the way and before we come to the conclusion that God is going to automatically condemn them to Hell, let's consider God's purpose for mankind. John 3: 16-18a says For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believes on him is not condemned: but he that believes not is condemned already.
God's purpose is not to condemn. He wants reformation not punishment. If you think Child abuse is bad consider one of the most prominent apostles. Paul who at the time went by Saul murdered Christians many times. I am not sure if children were killed, but if I am assuming correctly, if a child was a Christian, then they would be at just as high of a risk of execution. By today's standards Paul was by definition a serial killer. One of the world's worst men at the time had an experience with God and became possibly the most successful preacher for a long time and I mean Long if it ever ended. By your standard, Christianity may never have spread as fast and could possibly have died. Also remember that God has standards more strict than we do. He pays much more attention to the "small sins" than we ever do and He judges equally by His standards. If God started sending people to hell on their first strike then the Earth would be completely barren of humans. But as I said God has reformation, not punishment on His mind. We all deserve Hell, but He sent His Only Begotten Son to die for all of our sins. Yes, even child abuse is covered. If it wasn't then our God would not be doing what he said he was doing. Our God is an awesome God that can turn the worst person into the best. Next time you see a child in a spot of abuse, help the parent as well if you can. It goes over a lot better with God to forgive and help than to condemn and abandon.
Also if you can tolerate anime, you should watch Samurai X: Reflections. It is a very moving movie about an assassin who gave up killing and may make you see things differently.