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1 | Help, parents need encouragement! | 2 Tim 3:16 | jamison | 201386 | ||
WOS, You have made the question an either/or. But Justme makes it clear that they are in the Word. It isn't either/or. Can you not do both? Prov 1:5, 11:14, 12:15, 19:20 talk about listening to the advice of others. Isn't the whole forum about us learning from each other? Yes, the Bible can help them with their problem and with every other problem. But might it not be beneficial for them to learn from someone who has went through this before? No one has suggested replacing or forgoing the Bible. Jamison |
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2 | Help, parents need encouragement! | 2 Tim 3:16 | Wild Olive Shoot | 201387 | ||
Dear Jamison, You can do both, but only one is from the source of all truth. The Lord gives wisdom. We have the responsibility to seek that wisdom to obtain an understanding of the fear of the Lord, and in that, find the knowledge of God. The source of all truth will direct and guide us. Worldly wisdom is sure to lead us astray. Proverbs 3:5,6: 5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. The problem as I have read in the thread, is that God’s word has not proven to be sufficient in this case, therefore, extra-biblical sources for wisdom and understanding are desired. My friend, God’s word is always sufficient. Yes it may be beneficial in some way to read of others sharing the same hardships, but it appears to me anyhow, that God’s Word has been given up on in this case and that is dreadful because if divine wisdom doesn’t cut it, what is left is sure not going to and where does that leave us? Proverbs 2:1-9: 1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; 2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; 3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; 4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; 5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. 6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. 7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly. 8 He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints. 9 Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path. “We must closely attend to the word of God, for that is the word of wisdom, which is able to make us wise unto salvation, Pro_2:1, Pro_2:2. (1.) We must be convinced that the words of God are the fountain and standard of wisdom and understanding, and that we need not desire to be wiser than they will make us. We must incline our ear and apply our hearts to them, as to wisdom or understanding itself. Many wise things may be found in human compositions, but divine revelation, and true religion built upon it, are all wisdom.” – Matthew Henry “and find the knowledge of God; such a knowledge of God as is not to be found by the light of nature, in the whole volume of the creatures, and in all the writings of the philosophers; no, nor in the law of Moses; for though much of God and his perfections may be seen and known by the things that are made, and much of the will of God by the law he gave; yet by neither of these is the knowledge of God in Christ, which is "life eternal". This only is to be found in the Gospel, and by means of it; here only it is brought to light; and through this men not only find it, but increase more and more in it: herein is a glorious display of his persons and perfections, of his counsels and purposes, of his covenant and promises, of his mind and will, with respect to doctrine and worship; and of the way of peace, life, and salvation, by Jesus Christ; which must serve greatly to engage and excite persons to a diligent search and pursuit after it. And all that is here said is designed to encourage a diligent search after divine things; for, as the poet says, there is nothing so difficult but by searching may be found out.” – John Gill Stand in His grace, WOS |
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3 | Help, parents need encouragement! | 2 Tim 3:16 | justme | 201413 | ||
WOS:I felt you needed to have a further explimation of misunderstanding in what you have read into my post. At no time have i implied these parents wer not in the Word, infact the very opposite is the case. Often there have been times of prarer and Biblical application. Never has there been a doubt as to the lack of Scriptual support. I asked if anyone know of a book by a Christian author that might have experienced something like this couple have. That sounded ptetty intellegent to me, and wise to ask. However, I have been insulted and even insinuated I might not be lieve in the ability of Scripture to be Gods Word. This is very offensive to me. Why did some take such a negative, blaming, condeming response? Oh well it's something for the forum to consider. justme |
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4 | Help, parents need encouragement! | 2 Tim 3:16 | Wild Olive Shoot | 201420 | ||
Dear justme, Maybe because this is a Bible study forum and it appears you have been pretty adamant in disregarding or at the very least belittling the Scripture references and its efficacy that is being provided to you. Now that may not have been your intention, but when you make statements such as: “Please please, if you do not have a book suggestion written by a current day author do not respond.” and… “You Scripture advice is good, but not what I was looking for, to get them.” and even… “Does anyone know of a book (other than the Bible) I could refer them to”… It appears that you are attempting to forego a biblical answer in lieu of one that by implication would be more appropriate or helpful. My concern, and I think others as well, is that the Word of God is being taken lightly as if it is not capable to provide a sufficient answer in this particular situation. Many Scripture references have been provided so I don’t think it is necessary to post them again. justme, being children of God and showing a massive disrespect to our Father, which we do with every sin against a Holy God, how do you suppose He deals with us as disrespectful and disobedient children? Maybe we should view our own relationships with our children as such and act in a manner similar to the gracious love God shows us. Other than loving your children and doing the best with the gifts God has provided you in bringing them up as just as importantly having a prayerful approach in every way and finally giving the worries over to God, what more can we do? All of this is explained and elucidated very well within God’s word. I don’t mean to seem uncaring or show a lack of compassion, because I would be horribly dejected I know, if I would end up in the same circumstances and pray my Lord does not allow that to happen. But what could I possibly do other than to rely on my God should that come about. After all, He has been and continues to be in the very situation your friends are currently in. 2Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. I admire the desire you have to help your friends in need. I just fear you are approaching it in the wrong manner. You should be uplifting them with the Word of God. I pray they do find comfort and relief from their pain and struggles and may God be glorified in that. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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5 | Help, parents need encouragement! | 2 Tim 3:16 | justme | 201438 | ||
WOS: Condemnation, blame, and a wrong judgements are what I read and see. AT NO TIME DID I ATTEMPT TO FOREGO BIBLICAL ANSWERS! Why do yiu assume the worst in me? For more than 1900 posts are Biblical and perhaps you might want to correct you harsh words after reading a number of them. I refuse to accept an assumption, or what appears to someone as fact. Pray and seek the Lord in his direction before posting me. I feel betrayed at this point. If how I am being judged now is an example to the world as to how Christians love each other, Lord have Mercy on our witness to the world! justme |
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6 | Help, parents need encouragement! | 2 Tim 3:16 | Wild Olive Shoot | 201442 | ||
Dear justme, Strange how so differently we can perceive things. For as you see condemnation, blame, and wrong judgment, I see correction, love in the truth and uplifting with the Word. I’m sorry, so truly sorry, that you feel betrayed. Our witness is so important and the words we use, even on this forum, serve us and others to that extent and in that capacity. Now from what I and others have pointed out to you, regarding what you have posted, if you can’t see the concern your words caused, and how they may have an effect on your own witness, then nothing else I say will. So with that, the best thing for us to do is to take the advice our dear brother hank posted and move on from this topic. I can’t help but feel sorrowful about this whole situation, firstly for your friends, secondly for the feeling of betrayal you apparently have come to. But my dear friend, I stand by what I said in each and every post to you. I’ll take this outcome as an indication to find a more loving and kindhearted way in which to convey my thoughts from now on. I feel at this point that, accompanied with prayer that God works His grace into both situations, is the best I can offer. justme, please see from these words I post that I never intended to guide you to the emotion you feel right now. I’m at a loss to be able to explain just how that makes me feel that you have said that. My last wish was to get to that point. I hope we can move forward from this point and display the loving relationship brothers should show to one another, to God’s glory. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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