Like a sweet smelling aroma of a freshly brewed coffee in the morning, so this news came to be, as the newly proclaimed Governor of Alabama went outside his comfort zone and spoke boldly for his faith in CHRIST. As a Christian, what else could be more blissful, as you praise the LORD for a new day, and to be greeted with such great news! For how many Christians out there, regardless of their status in life, who are bold enough to stand for their faith? While I was reading the article, I thought of Romans 1:16, "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek."
What a mighty GOD we serve! In case you haven't had the chance to read the article, here's a segment of Governor Bentley's soul-stirring speech. Have a blessed day!
What a mighty GOD we serve! In case you haven't had the chance to read the article, here's a segment of Governor Bentley's soul-stirring speech. Have a blessed day!
(Reference: Jay Reeves, Associated Press – Tue Jan 18, 11:39 pm ET - http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_alabama_governor_christians )"Anybody here today who has not accepted Jesus Christ as their savior, I'm telling you, you're not my brother and you're not my sister, and I want to be your brother," Bentley said Monday, his inauguration day, according to The Birmingham News.
The Anti-Defamation League on Tuesday called Bentley's remarks shocking.
"His comments are not only offensive, but also raise serious questions as to whether non-Christians can expect to receive equal treatment during his tenure as governor," said Bill Nigut, the ADL's regional director.
Speaking atafter the official inaugural ceremony, Bentley told the crowd that he considered anyone who believed in Jesus to be his brothers and sisters regardless of color, but anyone who isn't a Christian doesn't have that same relationship to him. Dexter Avenue King Memorial Church
"If the Holy Spirit lives in you that makes you my brothers and sisters. Anyone who has not accepted Jesus, I want to be your brothers and sisters, too," Bentley said.
After his speech, Bentley said he did not mean to insult anyone.
Responding to questions about it, Bentley's office released a statement Tuesday saying he believes "he is the governor of all of." Alabama
"The governor clearly stated that he will be the governor of all Alabamians — Democrat, Republican and Independent, young, old, black and white, rich and poor. As stated in his (inaugural) address, Gov. Bentley believes his job is to make everyone's lives better," the statement said.
