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1 | god helps those who help themselves | Prov 28:26 | T'oma | 147658 | ||
Paul used Greek mythology to get his point across to men of Athens, who had opposing views of man’s origin (Acts 17:28), quoting from pantheist Aratus’ poem – “We are his offspring”. In addition, Paul borrowed polytheist Epimenides’ words – “In him we live and move and have our being.” Often, we quote that Bible verse as being “God’s words”. Nevertheless, the underlining thoughts came from Greek mythology. T’oma |
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2 | god helps those who help themselves | Prov 28:26 | DocTrinsograce | 147665 | ||
I wonder if God can put His words into the mouths of non-believers? :-) John 11:49-52 |
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3 | god helps those who help themselves | Prov 28:26 | T'oma | 147666 | ||
Doc - perhaps God put His words on the tongue of Balaam's donkey (Numbers 22:28) as a "foreshadow" of making another donkey (Caiphas) talk. :-) T'oma |
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4 | god helps those who help themselves | Prov 28:26 | DocTrinsograce | 147668 | ||
Dear T'oma, :-) Good thought! Did you know that the Rabbi Hillel used very similar language to that of Jesus from Matthew 22:34-36, but about half a century before? In Him, Doc |
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5 | god helps those who help themselves | Prov 28:26 | T'oma | 147670 | ||
Doc, I don’t recall reading anything concerning what you pointed out. But, I don’t doubt it either. Having read some of Hillil, in some of my Jewish writings in my library, I noted he also declared sort of a paraphrase of Proverbs 22:6. He taught the Jews to make the Torah study a priority. His reasoning is Scripturally based. Not only do the parents benefit, but such instruction provides children with a priceless legacy that will serve them throughout their lives. It’s still good advise – as far as it goes. But Christ and His words take us deeper. Amen? In one of my Jewish prayer books those guys of old held so much wisdom of the character of God. T’oma |
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