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1 | Results DO matter | 1 Tim 2:12 | kalos | 146272 | ||
Beware of the Counsel of Gamaliel!* 'And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. (Acts 5:38-39) 'Some people seem to think that Gamaliel was the only wise man in the whole of the Bible! Whenever wisdom is needed to assess the latest strange idea or movement to penetrate the churches, we hear the famous "counsel of Gamaliel" quoted. We hear it endlessly, for example, in connection with the "Toronto Blessing" [laughing revival]. 'We hear it especially when there is no scriptural support for something. When the rest of the Bible seems to say "No!" then the counsel of Gamaliel comes to the rescue. 'Gamaliel is often preferred above Paul. If the apostle clearly condemns something, his word is pushed aside in favor of Gamaliel's. But Paul is not alone in this. Gamaliel is even wiser than the Lord Jesus Christ in the estimation of some. Where Christ says, "Beware of false prophets," Gamaliel says, "Leave them be; just watch and wait. Say and do nothing. And if they survive and flourish, they will prove to be from God."' ____________________ http://www.rapidnet.com/[tilde]jbeard/bdm/Introduction/bewareof.htm * Adapted from an article by Dr. Peter Masters: SWORD and TROWELL, The Metropolitan Tabernacle, Issue: 1995, No. 3. Biblical Discernment Ministries |
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2 | Results DO matter | 1 Tim 2:12 | jcsav | 146342 | ||
I have used the quote of Gamaliel myself. It was used in the defence of Paul. And it can be used today in the same defence. Just because a false prophet may choose to use it. Do not make the statement, null and void. Gamaliel, wisely choosed, not to fight against the Gospel. He did not choose NOT to fight against "false prophets". God many times influence the hearts of individuals that are not saved, to do his will. | ||||||
3 | Results DO matter | 1 Tim 2:12 | Searcher56 | 146353 | ||
jcsav, respond to post 146352. Searcher | ||||||