Christian "Bad Boys" that we can look up to.
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Hey, those are lyrics, but I didn't want to post the original Bob Marley song because it has some swearing in it.
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A ''bad boy'' I can think of, though I think he was really a nice good guy, but not the Nice Guy (geez, these terms are getting confusing) is Casiodoro de Reina. He is not very popular among English Speakers of course, but he was the first one to translate the Bible into Spanish, even before the Bible was translated to English. He was a monk who, upon joining the Protestant Reformation, went into exile and wrote against the Inquisition. We owe to him the revered Reina-Valera Bible we have today in the Spanish speaking world.
A more modern hero would be Martin Luther King Jr. For obvious reason. His non-violent yet passionate approach to injustice is an inspiration to me. Christians shouldn't remain silent when injustices arise, and he is an example of that.
(geez, these terms are getting confusing) is Casiodoro de Reina. He is not very popular among English Speakers of course, but he was the first one to translate the Bible into Spanish, even before the Bible was translated to English. He was a monk who, upon joining the Protestant Reformation, went into exile and wrote against the Inquisition. We owe to him the revered Reina-Valera Bible we have today in the Spanish speaking world. A more modern hero would be Martin Luther King Jr. For obvious reason. His non-violent yet passionate approach to injustice is an inspiration to me. Christians shouldn't remain silent when injustices arise, and he is an example of that.
My favorite "bad boy" was William Wilberforce. His life's work drove him to fight against the "Christian" establishment and their ideas of what is acceptable, or even reasonable. He fought his whole life, sacrificing health and fortune, to end slavery in England. People thought he was crazy because he was always taking in injured animals, the poor, and the sick. That's my kind of man: someone who lives his faith even when it's not "proper" or convenient, when it gets messy and even a bit dangerous. That's a bad boy worth writing home about.
Is that what I've been doing wrong all this time ?? In that case I might have myself a T-shirt that says Foxe's lady on it...... I don't think I complain about attracting that kinda guy... I mean if he's read it he cant be that bad can he ???
I don't think I'll even bring up my hatred of meatloaf until I get serious about someone...... then I'll spring it on him and let the chips fall where they may.
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Is that what I've been doing wrong all this time ?? In that case I might have myself a T-shirt that says Foxe's lady on it...... I don't think I complain about attracting that kinda guy... I mean if he's read it he cant be that bad can he ???
I don't think I'll even bring up my hatred of meatloaf until I get serious about someone...... then I'll spring it on him and let the chips fall where they may.
I don't think I'll even bring up my hatred of meatloaf until I get serious about someone...... then I'll spring it on him and let the chips fall where they may.
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That song popped in my head, too, when i read that.
Is that what I've been doing wrong all this time ?? In that case I might have myself a T-shirt that says Foxe's lady on it...... I don't think I complain about attracting that kinda guy... I mean if he's read it he cant be that bad can he ???
I don't think I'll even bring up my hatred of meatloaf until I get serious about someone...... then I'll spring it on him and let the chips fall where they may.
I don't think I'll even bring up my hatred of meatloaf until I get serious about someone...... then I'll spring it on him and let the chips fall where they may.
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According to Josephus, Moses was even more than the Bible made him out to be - he was appointed general over Pharaoh's armies, and was himself the linchpin in several of Egypt's military campaigns. It was specifically because Moses was such a decorated man of war that Pharaoh would even grant Moses an audience when he came back from his self-imposed exile. It's also how Moses was able to command an entire nation and take them out of Egypt.
Suddenly, all of Moses' reasons for NOT wanting to be Yahweh's spearhead when He spoke to him as a burning bush REALLY become the poor excuses for a man who just wanted to be done with being a leader, huh? ^_^
Suddenly, all of Moses' reasons for NOT wanting to be Yahweh's spearhead when He spoke to him as a burning bush REALLY become the poor excuses for a man who just wanted to be done with being a leader, huh? ^_^
I never knew about that! That makes sense for why he was still allowed into Pharaoh's presence.
Though, I always thought Moses wasn't a great speaker (he told God this), but I guess a war general doesn't necessarily have to be great at speaking? Or you're saying it was just a lame excuse that wasn't really true?
I know it's more of an "artistic interpretation", but The Prince of Egypt is still one of my favorite movies.
Though, I always thought Moses wasn't a great speaker (he told God this), but I guess a war general doesn't necessarily have to be great at speaking? Or you're saying it was just a lame excuse that wasn't really true?
I know it's more of an "artistic interpretation", but The Prince of Egypt is still one of my favorite movies.
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I never knew about that! That makes sense for why he was still allowed into Pharaoh's presence.
Though, I always thought Moses wasn't a great speaker (he told God this), but I guess a war general doesn't necessarily have to be great at speaking? Or you're saying it was just a lame excuse that wasn't really true?
I know it's more of an "artistic interpretation", but The Prince of Egypt is still one of my favorite movies.
Though, I always thought Moses wasn't a great speaker (he told God this), but I guess a war general doesn't necessarily have to be great at speaking? Or you're saying it was just a lame excuse that wasn't really true?
I know it's more of an "artistic interpretation", but The Prince of Egypt is still one of my favorite movies.
One of the best band directors I've known had a terrible stutter. It was sometimes comical to watch him try to get certain sentences out. But we didn't respect him any less because of it. And when he was furious or just straight up intense about the music, no stutter. It would vanish. I suspect Moses had an impediment, but in his moments of authority and boldness, he could overcome it. Also, good leaders (including generals) delegate a lot. God knows this - that's why as soon as Moses tried to use it for an excuse, God basically snapped back, "Delegate to Aaron, then." ^_^
Actually I was thinking of Paul too.
He spoke in front of kings, and rulers, and wasn't overwhelmed.
And he even stood up to and opposed Peter and the Jewish group at Antioch when he began to separate himself from the Gentiles. Even Barnabas had joined in the hypocrisy.
I think Paul was very cool for that, considering that Peter was an elder.
He still stood by his conviction.
Also, I am among the people who don't get the ''bad boy'' term (not an American), but going by your definitions, then, well and good.
I think from all the people you've mentioned, I'd like to say, aren't bad boys then synonymous with crusaders?
Crusaders for Jesus, for faith and for justice.
Some really cool people were mentioned. Thanks!
He spoke in front of kings, and rulers, and wasn't overwhelmed.
And he even stood up to and opposed Peter and the Jewish group at Antioch when he began to separate himself from the Gentiles. Even Barnabas had joined in the hypocrisy.
I think Paul was very cool for that, considering that Peter was an elder.
He still stood by his conviction.
Also, I am among the people who don't get the ''bad boy'' term (not an American), but going by your definitions, then, well and good.
I think from all the people you've mentioned, I'd like to say, aren't bad boys then synonymous with crusaders?
Crusaders for Jesus, for faith and for justice.
Some really cool people were mentioned. Thanks!