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1 | Animals in the New Testament? | Prov 12:12 | lionheart | 187339 | ||
MWLaine, Matthew 6:33 tells us to seek first the Kingdom of God. Where we run into problems is when we love things more than we love God.It's not necessarily things that are sin,it's when we elevate those things above God. God must be first in all things. So having pets is'nt sinfull,it's when we give them more attention than God. In Him, lionheart |
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2 | Animals in the New Testament? | Prov 12:12 | MWLaine | 187356 | ||
Thank you lionheart, I have been struggling with why I consider this over attention to animals sin and Matthew 6:33 nails it. I have always held to the idea that animals are animals. The dog I am petting today could be dinner tomorrow given my pressed need to feed my family. I suppose some people would find that a little twisted but I think God put all things here on earth for the good of men and women whom are made in Gods likeness. Plus, I also think that animals have a work purpose, as well, in deserving to have a relationship with the human they serve. Cats catch and eat mice and other vermin that bring disease around the household. Dogs provide an early warning system for danger. For this service we feed them thus maintaining their loyalty. It seems though that people pamper their pets as if they have a greater intrinsic value than what I can find to be biblical. My belief is that Idol Worship and False Gods, akin to the way Egyptians Worshipped Animals, is at the root of this problem. MWLaine |
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3 | Animals in the New Testament? | Prov 12:12 | lionheart | 187359 | ||
MWLain, This can be a problem with anything we lay our hands on if we don't Have our priorities on straight. Thus we gotta rember Matthew 6:33 daily. Check out Romans chapter 14 Paul discusses things that revolve around disputable matters and Lord only knows we have enough of em. Romans 14 will hopefully clarify things for you a little more. In Him, lionheart |
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