{"id":9154,"date":"2011-11-14T07:06:55","date_gmt":"2011-11-14T15:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/?p=9154"},"modified":"2011-11-14T07:12:55","modified_gmt":"2011-11-14T15:12:55","slug":"cogwa-and-ucg-zambia-cattle-battle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/cog-news\/cogwa-and-ucg-zambia-cattle-battle\/","title":{"rendered":"COGWA and UCG Zambia Cattle Battle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"\/bible.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"283\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/cogwriter.htm\">COGwriter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Yes, there are more accusations going on related to the Zambian COGWA vs. UCG&#8217;s Victor Kubik cattle battle (the former is basically accused of theft, the latter now of slander).\u00a0 And no, at this time, I do not plan to go into detail on this as this matter is of questionable consequence.<\/p>\n<p>I hope that both sides will pray about this and resolve this.<\/p>\n<p>Anyway, even if this matter is not closed, I believe that and those in <a href=\"\/ucg.htm\">UCG<\/a> and <a href=\"\/cogwa.htm\">COGWA<\/a> should take a look at priorities<a href=\"\/feast.htm\"><\/a>, including those (which is most) in both groups which have absolutely nothing to do with any of this &#8216;cattle battle.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>The following scriptures from the Gospel according to Matthew come to mind:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>38 &#8220;You have heard that it was said, &#8216;An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.&#8217;\u00a0 39 But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.\u00a0 40 If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also.\u00a0 41 And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.\u00a0 42 Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away.\u00a0\u00a0 43 &#8220;You have heard that it was said, &#8216;You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.&#8217;\u00a0 44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, (Matthew 5:38-44).<\/p>\n<p>33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.\u00a0 (Matthew 6:33)<\/p>\n<p>18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, &#8220;All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.\u00a0 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,\u00a0 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.&#8221; Amen.\u00a0 (Matthew 28:18-20)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Something for those involved, directly or indirectly, to think about.<\/p>\n<p><em>Some articles of possibly related interest may include:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/love.htm\">The Ten Commandments Reflect Love, Breaking them is Evil<\/a> Some feel that the ten commandments are a burden.  Is that what Jesus, Paul, Peter, James, and John taught?<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/choice.htm\">Attending the Church of Choice<\/a> This article discusses whose choice is important to worship God; should  you attend the church of your choice or the church of God&#8217;s choice?<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/church_governance.htm\">Polycarp, Herbert W. Armstrong, and Roderick C. Meredith on Church Government<\/a> What form of governance did the early church have? Was it hierarchical?         Which form of governance would one expect to have in the            Philadelphia       remnant? The people decide and\/or committee    forms,         odd dictatorships,  or   the same type that the    Philadelphia era         itself      had?<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/vote.htm\">Should a Christian Vote?<\/a> This article gives some of the Biblical rationale on this subject.   Would Jesus vote for president\/prime minister? Is voting in the Bible?  This is a subject Christians need to understand.<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/unity.htm\">Unity: Which COG for You?<\/a> Why so many groups? Why is there lack of unity in the Churches of God?        Has it always been this way? What can\/should be done about it?<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/ucg.htm\">Differences between the           Living Church of God and United Church of God<\/a> This article    provides          quotes information from the two      largest groups which    had their         origins      in WCG as well as      commentary.<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/ylcg.htm\">There are Many COGs: Why        Support the Living Church of God?<\/a> This is an article for those  who          wish to more easily sort out      the different COGs. It really   should   be    a          MUST READ     for  current and former WCG\/GCI   members or  any        interested        in     supporting the faithful   church. It also   explains a         lot   of  what   the   COGs   are all   about.<br \/>\n<em><em><span style=\"color: teal;\"><span style=\"color: black;\"><a href=\"\/cogwa.htm\"><em> <\/em><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/cogwa.htm\">Concerns about Church of God, a Worldwide Association <\/a> This is the largest group that came out of the United Church of God.   Here is some history and concerns about it.<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/work.htm\">Should the Church Still Try    to Place its Top Priority on Proclaiming the Gospel or Did   Herbert           W.     Armstrong Change that Priority for the Work?<\/a> Some   say   the       Church     should mainly feed the flock now as   that is   what   Herbert  W.       Armstrong    reportedly said.  Is that   what  he  said?    Is that  what    the    Bible says?   What did <a href=\"\/paul.htm\">Paul<\/a> and <a href=\"\/herbertwarmstrong.htm\">Herbert W. Armstrong<\/a> expect from evangelists?<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/laodiceachurch.htm\">The Laodicean  Church Era <\/a>has been predominant circa 1986 A.D. to present. These are non-Philadelphians who mainly descended from the old WCG.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>COGwriter Yes, there are more accusations going on related to the Zambian COGWA vs. UCG&#8217;s Victor Kubik cattle battle (the former is basically accused of theft, the latter now of slander).\u00a0 And no, at this time, I do not plan to go into detail on this as this matter is of questionable consequence. 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