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1 | Sin causes sickness | John 5:14 | DocTrinsograce | 220216 | ||
Dear momma, It is good to see you on the forum again, ma'am. You asked, "What sin can we see in this passage? Could it be that he failed to give glory to God for his healing?" Possibly some of the suffering of the healed man had to do with how he lived before the 38-year affliction began. Nevertheless, in a way of thinking, all physical maladies arise from sin. As you pointed out, the Pharisees were more concerned with the external and visible things. However, John is careful to point out that "Jesus, on His part, was not entrusting Himself to them, for He knew all men, and because He did not need anyone to testify concerning man, for He Himself knew what was in man." (John 2:24-25 NASB) Therefore, our Savior, knowing the particulars of this man's life, gives him an explicit command that must have hit home deeply for him (Hebrews 12:5-8). All the calamities of life -- whether we experience them directly or observe them at a distance -- serve one extremely important warning: Repent! (Luke 13:2-5) In Him, Doc |
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2 | Sin causes sickness | John 5:14 | Mommapbs | 220219 | ||
Amen, Amen! Jesus' message is the same today: Repent - change the way you think and act! Right now I am doing a study on the mind. God commands us to be self-controlled, part of this is that we are to be in control of what we THINK! Instead of "I think, therefore I am.", I suggest that we consider I AM, therefore I think! For years, Proverbs 23:7 has reverberated within my soul. "For as he thinks within himself, so he is." Also, "Watch over your heart with all diligence,For from it flow the springs of life. Proverbs 4:23. "The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace,because he trusts in You" Isaiah 26:3. Lastly, Philippians 4:7 - "the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." What a treasure God's Word is for us! I'm using Watchman Nee's "The Spiritual Man" as a resource. This is a humbling text. Blessings to you and yours Doc! momma |
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3 | Sin causes sickness | John 5:14 | stjohn | 220220 | ||
Hi Momma, it's good to see you posting and fighting the good fight. I've always appreciated your diligence and faith, it's been an inspiration to me, Ma'am, and I've enjoyed reading your posts... No doubt we are new creatures in Christ with, new abilities, desires, and thoughts about the world we are no longer a part of and how we are -as Christians- to live in it as responsible, self-controlled Children of the most High God. Amen Ma'am. Having said that, I'd like to, -with all respect- direct you to an article about Watchman Nee. It is the opinion of many Christians that his practices and doctrinal teaching should be taken with a grain or two of salt. In fact, his teaching is considered my many as a cult. Though much of his writings may be very inspirational, we should be careful not to embrace his leaning toward mysticism and other cult practices. When the page opens scroll down to Nee, Watchman (1903-1972) http://www.apologeticsindex.org/n00.html This article is a good place to start if you wish to research what many believe about the teachings of Watchman Nee. Be blessed Momma. repented and repenting :-) John |
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4 | Sin causes sickness | John 5:14 | Mommapbs | 220231 | ||
Thanks for the heads up here. If it doesn't line up with God's Word . . . out it goes. I am so thankful for God's Spirit and His ability to guide and direct me into all Truth. So far, what I have read has not contradicted what I see in Scripture, but then I'm not too far along. None of the things I read on that site you gave me were in anything I have read so far. I appreciate this. Thanks again! God bless you too! momma |
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