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1 | What about so-called revelation knowledg | Bible general Archive 1 | justme | 82339 | ||
Imf: "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly." John 10:10 NASB Updated. I don't see anything about "I came that they may have and enjoy life and have it in abundance to the full till it overlows." I think you have added to the text, and changed it into something Jesus did not say. What translation are you using? Following your train of thought, why did not one single Apostle die a rich man and have plenty. All suffered from want, physical pain, and tortured beyond belief. Where was this abundant life? I conclude that abundant life is not mearly physical or material. Paul said he had learned contentment in what ever state he was in. Is not godly contentment something the Christians of today experience so very little of? If we are looking for material prosperity as proof of Gods blessings then we are also saying without materialistic prosperity a person is not living the abundant life. I also find that Paul says that many have fallen into carnalality seeeking wealth. That's my version. When the Bible refers to streets being paved with gold, may I suggest something. What is the most precious element mankind has ever known? I say this with the higest respect, but is not Christ blood more valuable than gold? Some might well understand that passage to mean the streets of heaven are paved with the Blood of the Lamb more precious than gold. I believe God wants me to be a wise steward, and live simply. We strive to be simple and with that there is a joy and an abundance of all we need. I keep saying this but it bares repeating, there is a big difference in needs and wants. I might want prime rib and icecream all the time. However I would soon get sick and tired of it. Not only that it would be unhealthy. Do you follow my thoughts? justme |
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2 | What about so-called revelation knowledg | Bible general Archive 1 | inmyheart | 83141 | ||
2 Corinth 8: 9 "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might BECOME RICH." |
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3 | What about so-called revelation knowledg | Bible general Archive 1 | justme | 83164 | ||
inmyheart: What form is this richness to take? I am not sure what your point is could you please elaborate on this for me. Peace justme |
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4 | What about so-called revelation knowledg | Bible general Archive 1 | inmyheart | 83321 | ||
Justme You stated to Imf, "I believe God wants me to be a wise steward, and live simply. We strive to be simple and with that there is a joy and an abundance of all we need. I keep saying this but it bares repeating, there is a big difference in needs and wants." Simply saying, it not about striving to be simple, so that we can have joy and abundance of all we need, how about the needs of others? If we are going to extend our hands to others in need, don't you agree we need more than enough? I'm not speaking of being greedy, we need the wisdom of God to handle the wealth of God! My point is, God has His people in the valley's and at the top of the hill, but we all have a higher standard of living, than those of the world. "Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Eph.3:20-21 (NIV) |
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