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1 | Does God ever change his mind? | 2 Kin 20:6 | lovly2me1 | 84531 | ||
You know, I have been reading through this forum and have not as yet determined what would cause this particular thread to be restircted. Is it maybe because, what I have been saying is true? I was determined not to respond anymore, but received another response in my Email today. I want to say to you, that in my readings of this forum, and in response to your most recent response, you people are total hypocrites. Now you can go ahead and delete this! Have you ever seen people of other religions that you consider false, just following blindly. Well you people are doing the same thing. Dont you just wish those people would really look at what they are believing in and wake up. The fact that you have restricted this post lets me know that you know what you are believing is a total crock. You mean to tell me that you need to protect the faith of grown people, people that are "filled with the spirit". Now, to your response Parable, "I have trouble accepting your interpretation that scripture contradicts itself." The problem here is, why do we have to accept, interpret, figure out, ask questions, debate, share ideas etc. on something so important? Why do you have to "have ears" to hear what the spirit is saying? Why could Jesus never answer a simple question with a simple answer? Why does it all have to be so confusing? Why? Because Satan is the author of confusion. That is my opinion. I am so sorry, but I was doing fine until everybody convinced me that I have to go back to church. I stayed out of church because it was confusing me. When I went back these last couple of weeks I became confused again and lost faith. I have never seen anything more confused than a Christian. You should not be having trouble excepting my interpretation, if you knew what you were talking about (no offence intended) you would just say, "that is not true". So, all in all maybe Satan is the author of Christianity. |
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2 | Does God ever change his mind? | 2 Kin 20:6 | Parable | 84572 | ||
I respond: 1. This thread was restricted for the simple reason you failed to comply with the conditions set by the owner for the privilege of posting to this electronic resource. Of course, it is a judgement call on their part after someone reports abuse, but as owners, they have the right to exercise this kind of discretion. They also have the right to terminate subcriptions, which they have not done, to their credit. 2. There is no doubt I am a hypocrite. I continually fall short of living the ideals I aspire to live. As Paul says, "I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do." -- Romans 7:15 3. Regarding following blindly, I agree that from the outside, it appears this way. But again "so we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." 2 Cor 4:18. Have you ever looked at one of those Magic Eye Posters that have a 3D image encoded in the pattern? To the untrained eye, it appears abstract and meaningless, but to those who know how to fix their eyes, the 3D image jumps right off the page. The first time I tried it, I saw nothing, but after encouragement from others, and faith there was something to see, I persevered. Then, after much effort, I was able to control my focus and suddenly the 3D image jumped right off the page. All it took was learning how to use my eyes in a different way. 4. Regarding our study, it is because truth is important that we strive to understand it accurately and sharing our insights is one way we "work out" (Php 2:12) our salvation, participating in God's work in us. 5. I believe your confusion may be a result of trying to derive faith with logic. The problem with that is logic depends on faith. That is, there is no logical reason to use logic; we do so because we believe it is the best way to make decisions. There are some truths that cannot be derived and if we cling to logic as our only means of understanding truth, there are many truths we will not be able to understand or accept. God's truth is like that. That doesn't mean God is not logical; indeed, as scientist, I see His perfect order in creation. But there are aspects of His nature that we cannot capture with our limited intellect, so we must use other aspects of our nature in order to relate to Him. We must employ that part of ourselves that leads us to trust logic, intuition, insight. That part of ourselves we experience when we are convicted by truth. 6. Regarding Satan, you seem to agree with scripture. But, Satan is not the author of Christianity. Jesus explained why this makes no sense when he said "Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand." -- Mat 12:25 7. Regarding your church, there may be problems working behind the scenes, leading to an unhealthy situation. Perhaps you might visit other churches, talk to other pastors about your concerns. You may not be the only person who feels this way about your church. If so, it may be the problem is with them, and not so much with you. |
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3 | Does God ever change his mind? | 2 Kin 20:6 | lovly2me1 | 84609 | ||
You said: 6. Regarding Satan, you seem to agree with scripture. But, Satan is not the author of Christianity. Jesus explained why this makes no sense when he said "Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand." -- Mat 12:25 Think I'll become a Muslim, they're still standing too. As for my church, I dont really have one. That particular Sunday, I went to two different churches. I stopped going a long time ago because of all the confusion that I see, and believe me I've been to many. As for the rest of what you've said, you'd make a good Jehova's Witness. I'm tired of this. I seek answers right now from God and from Him alone. This is my last response and I'm sure you'll take full advantage of it, needing to get in the last word. They really should just delete this whole thread. |
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4 | Does God ever change his mind? | 2 Kin 20:6 | Parable | 84622 | ||
I pray He answers you gently. Along those lines, perhaps you might find Quakerism more to your liking. The Society of Friends have jettisoned almost everything associated with Christianity, except a deep mystical relationship with God and a devoted service to mankind. Some scholars consider Quakerism a third form of Christianity, not catholic nor protestant, while others consider them to be heretics. Just a thought. Peace, Parable. |
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