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1 | I am edified, can I help you? | Prov 12:12 | MWLaine | 187561 | ||
GKidder, I have been seeing your inputs on this issue (as in the following)... "You need to look in the book of Genesis to see why would even consider eating an animal in the first place. We eat meat and animals eat meat because of a direct response to sin. It’s because of Gods curse that we do these things, before the fall, all living things were vegetarians. And some day it will be that way again." .... Yes someday...but today I place myself squarely in this fallen world in which I place a greater emphasis on opening my mouth for Jesus to those humans who are lost and going to hell, than hiding my light under a bushel basket. I want to reach as many lost souls as I possibly can so that I can win the praise desired by all saints...WELL DONE THY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT. Concerning animals...I marvel at the range and complexity of animal life that God created. I have sit and watched hummingbirds and chipmunks in my garden and appreciate their single minded devotion to meeting their own needs (of which they are capable). The chipmunks are mindless to their danger, from me, as they dig up my carefully planted bulbs and garden beds. Yet, still they persist in defying my desire at having beautiful FLORA surrounding my patio. When they transition from eating the bulbs to burrowing under my homes foundation I change from passive to aggressive in ridding them from my garden as they are now dangerous to continued close contact based on my desire to maintain my homes continued sturdiness. I either banish(trap) or poison them to get them to leave the garden. In like fashion man did transgress the rules set down by God while we were in the garden with Him. And because of this we were banished from Eden. By the way God cursed the ground because of us, not us. But his sentence on man was that we should work the soil to provide our own food by the sweat of our brow. BTW: God killed the first animals to clothe Adam and Eve from their skins. I have a feeling/belief that having animals in our homes is based upon our attempt at setting up a selective micro-cosmic Eden. I also feel we are setting ourselves up as Gods to our pets. (This is my perception) We feed them, bathe them, clean up after them, and I sometimes believe that people expect a certain amount of Worship from their animals. A dog wags his tail and leaps with joy at his masters return to home(The Garden) in the evening after work. This brings satisfaction to the master that the dog does appreciate(worship) what is being done for it in all its upkeep, provided for by "The Master". A cat does not give half the joy to the Master as the dog but still they have their pleasant qualities. The master tolerates them as ankle ticklers and lap warmers in his garden. OH!!! What joy the master has in his garden. Only having to leave to earn his/her living by the sweat of his/her brow. But, in the cool of the evening the master can return home to his/her Eden and enjoy what he/she has worked so hard to provide for him/her self and maybe a cat, or a dog, and some fish in a bowl to round out the scene. What bliss!!! But, still next door a jealous husband beats his wife and terrorizes his kids. Down the street a little old man whithers away from malnourishment and neglect while his wealthy children only live across town. The teenage neighbor boy hates his life so much that he considers suicide. Problems, Problems, and more Problems. Could things change? YES!!! If these lost souls could be introduced to Jesus and be made aware of who he is; the Light of The World, both God and Man, the Sacrificial Lamb come to take away the sins of the world. Jesus came to offer a way of salvation to man, not animals. And now we, who are saved in Jesus Christ, owe it to our neighbors and our Real Master to stop wasting our precious time on things of this world that won't add to the spiritual fruit that our portion in the vine should be helping produce. Strive for the finish line and don't be side-tracked by these animal distractions. Seems plain as the nose on my face, which I can see if I close one eye. Why don't you close one eye and see what you are not seeing. NOW!!! The big question? Will you see this post as encouragment, or, discouragment? Enraging, or, edifying? I myself love men and women and hope that I can help those who are lost and without light. I will try my best to reflect the Lords Light so that some will be able to see. MWLaine "Yours because of Christ" |
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2 | I am edified, can I help you? | Prov 12:12 | mark d seyler | 187573 | ||
Hi MWLaine, I'm just curious, do you see any connection between the time I spend cleaning my hermit crab tank, and the time you spend planting bulbs? Love in Christ, Mark |
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