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1 | Examine yourselves! | 2 Cor 13:5 | userdoe214 | 8315 | ||
Dear Hank, This is such an interesting discussion, and not just because I like to hear (read) my own thoughts. After speaking (writing) my mind, I realize a crucial piece of evidence I over-looked which brings into question some things I've said: Jesus' parable of the sower. That is a clear statement about faith self-evaluation. It's not exactly saying see what the Bible says, but it does say that we can know if we are out of the game, disqualified, warming the bench, good for a base hit now and then, or really putting the ball in the stands: we can know by looking at our batting average. And just in case you or anyone reading thinks I'm taking a stand against you: if you ever grow hoarse yelling "People saved or not, know your Bible!" I'll gladly supply a P.A. system to extend your reach. Untold numbers of hardened sinners have come to the Lord reading it or hearing it read. It has not only led to the salvation of souls but nations, for the Bible has worked wonders everywhere it's read to bridle the insanity of humanity. It's great literature, it's great history, it's great sociology, it's great psychology...it's a great education, but most of all it IS the work and word of God and a bless'ed gift to humanity. It's a shame we find ourselves encouraging people to know the Bible: it's like telling people to breathe. Hope that sets you mind at ease about me, but if you feel like praying for me, please do. It's so much easier to write than to live. mrk |
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2 | Examine yourselves! | 2 Cor 13:5 | Hank | 8317 | ||
And so, Mark, our saga endeth. We survived. No harsh words were uttered. We are still friends. We are still brothers in Christ. And we end our discourse far more in accord than in anything else. God's blessings on you and those dear to you. --Hank | ||||||
3 | Examine yourselves! | 2 Cor 13:5 | userdoe215 | 8325 | ||
I cannot imagine anything other than friendship with Mark, for his pennings are those of thoughtful discourse, not senseless caviling. Saga? |
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4 | Examine yourselves! | 2 Cor 13:5 | Hank | 8332 | ||
Saga, shogun? I'm not quite sure what you mean, but perhaps you want me to answer why I used the word in connection with the discourse between Mark and me. A saga is not restricted to mean a Nordic or Icelandic prose narrative. It can mean any long detailed account. If you add our combined posts together, you will surely agree that they are both long and detailed :-). But fruitful, I trust. I echo your cheers of Mark. --Hank | ||||||