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1 | Does following cost? | Luke 14:33 | imuvhim | 79601 | ||
I'm asking a question here. My Pastor preached that the Christian must sacrifice and he quoted about giving up possessions. Some followed until they heard this and could not pay the price. Is such great sacrifice necessary? | ||||||
2 | Does following cost? | Luke 14:33 | BradK | 79608 | ||
Dear imuvhim, Certainly grace guides our conduct along with some common sense. Look at 2 Cor.9:6-7 that deals with principles in giving. Note that God loves a cheerful giver, not one giving out of compulsion. I might ask, does your pastor own a car or home? Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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3 | Does following cost? | Luke 14:33 | imuvhim | 79646 | ||
But Jesus said follow me! But how could they if they didn't leave their nets? It seems like a person has to do sacrifice to be counted among the brethren of Christ. I don't hear too many preaching like the man did this Sunday. They are all preaching its free and easy. If it was so free and easy, why did Jeus let that man walk away when he wanted life eternal? I like that 2 Corinthians 9 verses because that says to me that I have to do it, but out of my heart. The man will be blessed in accordance to how he gave. I don't know if my Pastor owns a car or home, but I figure that's his private business. I won't ask. |
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4 | Does following cost? | Luke 14:33 | BradK | 79666 | ||
Dear imuvhim, I apologize for not making myself more clear. As I don't know the context in which your pastor spoke, I was only offering my personal observation. I have a strong aversion to those who would "put us under the yoke of bondage", i.e legalism. There is most certainly a "cost" involved in following Christ. I would make the distinction that it is not that of literally following what was taught in the Gospel accounts, but rather the spirit. As Paul wrote in 2 Tim.3:12 "Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted." My point in asking if your pastor owned a home or car was somewhat "toungue and cheek". I was really asking whether he was being consistent in his application of scripture. If one where to preach that we should give up our possessions to follow Christ- fine! As long as they themselves have done likewise so as to remain consistent:-) Speaking The truth In Love, BradK |
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5 | Does following cost? | Luke 14:33 | imuvhim | 79682 | ||
Now I'm understanding you. My Pastor does have a car. I know that faith is what matters and I know that a obedience is what matters. What I got from the message on Sunday was the obedience part. Jesus saves those who obey. Hebrews 5:8,9 "he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him' Thanks |
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