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1 | What is the star of David? | Bible general Archive 3 | DocTrinsograce | 185936 | ||
Dear Minister, Over the years we notice that some forum participants prefer to use the words of others rather than invest the time, energy, and effort in smithing their own words. There's nothing inherently wrong with that. For example, bringing a particularly well written quote from someone with greater authority than our own can often be a valuable exercise for us all. Of course, when we fail to attribute to the rightful owner the words we use, it becomes a different matter. This is what is called plagiarism. Plagiarism is a fancy word for stealing. Its a bit worse than that, however, because it is also an effort to elicit admiration for prowess of intellect, creativity, and academic industry that rightly belongs to another. Consequently, this sort of behavior is rooted in violations of at least two and more probably three of the Ten Commandments; i.e., it is sin. Furthermore it is disrespectful to your fellow forum members. Finally, it is expressly forbidden by our gracious host, Lockman. You see, it puts them in a legal bind. One that could threaten the existance of the forum. We welcome your participation... but please walk uprightly. In Him, Doc |
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2 | What is the star of David? | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185941 | ||
Hi Doc, Well said, and a good reminder, as to who is really watching. Our Father doesn't miss (anything), though we may fool others. This has been a temptation for me, as I believe, most (honest) humans, will admit. Thanks Doc. God bless. John |
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3 | What is the star of David? | Bible general Archive 3 | DocTrinsograce | 185960 | ||
Hi, John... I was thinking about this again today. Just sharing a few of my thoughts: I was reminded that Charles Spurgeon once wrote, "Biblical truth is like the pinnacle of a steep, slippery mountain. One step away, you find yourself on the downgrade. Once a church or individual Christian gets on the downgrade, momentum takes over. Recovery is unusual and only happens when Christians get on the 'up-line' through spiritual revival." He wrote elsewhere, "If we do believe in the inspiration of Scripture, the Fall, and the great sacrifice of Christ for sin, it behooves us to see that we do not become accomplices with those who teach another gospel." Today we have people affirming the inspiration of the Scripture, claiming sola scriptura, but still insisting on some additional kind of light and even denying the doctrine of the necessity of Scripture. They speak of the Fall, nevertheless, they speak in terms of ignorance and illness, instead of the inability of the dead. They talk of the cross, while draining the graciousness from the gospel, rendering the work of Christ of no effect. Let us pray that our merciful and gracious God will bring spiritual revival. Certainly the hubris we see in others we have had in ourselves. So we beg of the Lord that He would show the same mercy to others that He has shown us. Further that He will continue to show mercy to ourselves, that the gospel might not be hindered. (1 Corinthians 9:12) In Him, Doc |
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4 | What is the star of David? | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185963 | ||
hello Brother! So true, and more wise words to keep in our heart. It does seem so hard to pull them back. But I am reminded of the prodigal son, If they are truly His, the good shepherd will get them out of the pigpen, and bring them home. I was listening to sermon today and he was saying how so many Christians, like to hang around the edge of the cliff instead of running as far from it as they can, and to Jesus, and the Cross. Thanks doc. God bless. John P.S. Having a problem enrolling at setting captives free? Can you help? |
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