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1 | Unclean food for the Christian? | Lev 1:1 | Kwigger | 105893 | ||
Since I have never met Ed, I cannot address his behavior specifically. Even if I did know him, commenting to you on specifics would constitute a breech of friendship. In general however, Christian need to stop depending on their denominational interpretations for what they believe. I have been Lutheran, Baptist, Pentecostal and Seventh Day Adventist. I was blessed greatly by my participation in all these groups, but in each case false doctrine eventually reared its ugly head. For me to recognize false doctrine I had to vigilantly weigh what each sect taught. I can't depend on men to always tell me the truth. And if your smart you're looking for falsehood in what I am saying. But don't assume that because I disagree with your preacher I'm wrong. Here's a little brain exercise I like to do when considering doctrine: If I woke up on a deserted island with no memory of any religious affiliation and I discovered that all I had was a Bible and a concordance, to what doctrine would I be led? Here's a more direct answer to your question. I would have Ed fire his preacher, clean out his fridge and freezer, stop the pagan practices of Chritmas and Easter, grow a beard, wear tassles, keep the sabbath, observe the feasts and put mezzuzot on all the door frames in his house. Then I could point to Ed with pride and say, "Do you see how much holier Ed is since he started obeying me - er, um- I mean God?" I hope you understand what I am getting at. Following me is as foolish as following any man. And just because two men are on the same road does not mean that they are in the same place. Ed's position seems to be that he canot even consider the possibility that Torah is God's road. As one who has tasted a small measure of what David sang about in Psalm 119, I can tell you that the position Ed and others like him take is heart-breaking. Please read Psalm 119 again before you sleep and consider the possibility that there may be more to reasonable service than they're saying at church. Kharis and shalom, Kwigger |
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2 | Unclean food for the Christian? | Lev 1:1 | EdB | 105914 | ||
Kwigger Please do not put me into a box you know nothing about. I venture to say I know more about Judaism and hold more of the implications of its teachings precious than you even are aware exist. I thought I dealt with your suggestion of latent anti-Semitism before, please don’t suggest it again. I absolutely believe the Torah is God's road but I also absolutely believe man is not able to walk that road. Therefore Jesus Christ came walked that road and died so those of us that believe in Him would not have to walk that road. Once again what part of the statement, “ Jesus is the fulfillment of the Law” don't you get? The Law did not past away it was fulfilled. Do you have any idea what that ‘reality’ means? Evidently not you keep leaning on the law. The fact you have been in so many denominations can mean more than you would suggest. It could mean as you seem so inclined to suggest that you have a searching and discerning spirit, however it could also mean your so contrary you could not conform and therefore was could never be in agreement with anything. The fact you present the very same argument that Paul combated in nearly his whole ministry leaves me with little doubt which it is. To answer your little test if I was on a deserted island with the Bible what would I believe. Well if I read 1 Tim. 4:4-5 For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving; [5] for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. I would kill the first pig I saw, ask God’s blessing upon it, giving thanks for His mercy and sleep that night with a full belly. I know you weren't talking to me but let me say I have probably prayed Psalm 119 more times than you have read it. That is the heart of my prayers that God will reveal his testimonies, ways, precepts, statutes, commandments and judgments in such a way that they live in me and I in them. EdB |
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