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1 | calling all sinners | Matt 13:11 | Wild Olive Shoot | 160786 | ||
Ebrain, You stated: “If when you read, it is your will that God's will be done, and you really mean it, then you will know exactly what God is saying to you.” I don’t necessarily disagree with you and can’t really, but I believe God has determined to use others as well, to edify us for whatever reason. The verses you pointed out do support your statement but I think it is also important to realize that God can, and does, not only use His word to instruct us, but men who our strong in its understanding as well. I’d point out Acts 8:26-40. There is no indication that the Ethiopian was reading and not really trying to know the truth. He was in Jerusalem to worship after all. For whatever purpose God intended, He determined to send Philip to teach this man about the Christ. I think this shows that not always do we have the capacity to understand, due to our own self or some other means, and therefore God has bestowed upon certain men the ability to teach His word when and where He may have determined. I know many times I have read God’s word and have struggled with it. But thanks to Him, He has allowed me the opportunity to associate with men who are well grounded in His word who have properly instructed me otherwise. There are many good teachers, pastors and ministers whose calling is to teach the word of God and instruct others in His word. Don’t unintentionally sell them short. God has seen a purpose for them and we should recognize that. Just some thoughts brother. WOS |
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2 | calling all sinners | Matt 13:11 | ebrain | 160813 | ||
Thank you WOS for your post. I am well aware that God has apointed teachers in the church, (1st Cor Ch 12 v 28), and what's more I have been greatly blessed by such teachers. I was in no way implying that we don't need teachers, in fact the verses I refered to by way of trying to help some one to understand the written word, were in fact spoken by the Living Word, when teaching in the temple, See John Ch 7 vs 14-18. May the Lord bless you abundantly. ebrain. |
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