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1 | Pragmatism is of the World | Job 21:15 | DocTrinsograce | 129515 | ||
Our world has attained a great deal by the application of the philosophy of pragmatism. Consequently, this way of thinking is imbedded deeply in our minds. Tacitly approving of this philosophy we use catch phrases in our evangelism to try to garner converts. Things like, "Give Jesus a try," or "Jesus is the answer." The reason we submit to Christ as Lord and Savior is not because of any benefit we derive. We submit to Him because He IS Lord and Savior. "Lord, help us to avoid vain and worldly philosophies of men, trying to mix them with the Truth. What fellowship hath darkness with light? We cannot improve on Your Word. Give us grace to obey You simply because You are King." |
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2 | Pragmatism is of the World | Job 21:15 | Country Girl | 129516 | ||
I acknowledge what you're saying about the world's obsession with being practical and of course we're all in agreement our first priority is make God, King of our lives. But with that as a given, it does seem that Jesus did use some basic principles of pragmatism with so much talk about parables and "applying Heavenly concepts to earthly stories." Matt 7:7 "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. Matt 7:8 "For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. Matt 7:9 "Or what man is there among you who, when his son asks for a loaf, will give him a stone? Matt 7:10 "Or if he asks for a fish, he will not give him a snake, will he? Matt 7:11 "If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him! Here we see Jesus contrasting His Father to our earthly fathers. So of course, we shouldn't let someone take this tendency toward the practical too far but it too does have some value to our understanding of christianity in this modern world. Lastly, I'll agree wholeheartedly we can't possibly improve on His Word and the Guidance therein for every facet of life. Blessings to you. Country Girl |
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3 | Pragmatism is of the World | Job 21:15 | DocTrinsograce | 129567 | ||
"Our first priority is make God King of our lives?" You continue to put words in my mouth. Let me state as emphatically as possible: I never have, never will, and never could say such a thing! No one -- no one at all -- makes God king or makes Him anything! He is what He is without consent of any man. Country Girl... may I suggest... 1. Find out why Charlamagn refused to be crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 2. Look into the roots of the phrase "Divine Right of Kings." 3. Research in Genesis who made Joseph lord of all Egypt. 4. Check into the scriptural source of authority for government (hint, Paul discusses this clearly). 5. Find in scripture where any lords make Christ Lord or any kings make Christ King. 6. Look carefully in scripture to see from whence came Christ's authority? |
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