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1 | Is reverence feasible? Always? | Eph 5:33 | Mommapbs | 65673 | ||
Greetigns sebkin, may I suggest that you read the entire thread to catch a glimpse of my ORIGINAL intent here. I am seeking to BE OBEDIENT TO CHRIST - I am NOT pushing my own agenda. And yes, my husband is well aware of this discussion. You asked how has rabbi Mark offended me? Rabbi Mark implied that I was guilty of "doing what is right in my own eyes" to Jules prior to addressing me. This is contradictory to God's Word, according to Mt 18:15. Secondly, according to God's Word, not rabbi Mark, in Christ, ALL are equal; the male is NOT spiritually superior! (Gal. 3:28) On to the fear issue. As you have written, we are told NOT to be afraid (phobia) and John, who fell on his face before the risen Christ tells us that "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love." 1 John 4:18 I am saved and I "fear" God too, but I am NOT afraid of His wrath. (Romans 8:1) The fear that I have is what Larry Crabb has expressed as a "trembling at the thought of any distance that comes between God and me." As I seek to draw near to God, He promises to draw near to me, but the drawing can not take place when I sin. THAT is my responsibility; for it is my sin that separates me from the intimacy that God desires to have with me. Of THIS I am grieved; and in my brokenness I can come before the Lord in repentance and receive the forgiveness and restoration that enables me to pursue Him! (Once again, the english language is incapable of truly expressing what God knows is on my heart - if you cannot discern my love for Him, perhaps you are not looking for it.) Mommapbs |
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2 | Is reverence feasible? Always? | Eph 5:33 | Sebkin | 65679 | ||
Mommapbs: So, I discerned correctly. You do have a problem with Rabbi Mark. And the problem stems from an inference that you feel that he made toward you with another Forum member. I haven't seen that you have this problem with any other members of the Forum. And you certainly haven't answered me in an unreasonable manner. I'm taking a long shot here, so please forgive me if I am wrong. But I'm just going by my male logic. Is part of the problem you have with Rabbi Mark is his being Jewish? I'm not accusing you of racism. I just want to know if this is a factor in the equation. After all the Jews did crucify Christ! Whether his Jewishness is a factor or not, I am impressed to hear that you do fear God. And that you have a great love for God. Because of this I would like to share with you the following scripture, "Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;" Don't let your intimacy with God be spoiled by a root of bitterness over some implied accusation. Try to work it out with Rabbi Mark. I think its better to have him as a member of the team rather than cast him out because he implied something. Are you sure he meant to imply this? Sebkin |
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3 | Is reverence feasible? Always? | Eph 5:33 | Mommapbs | 65714 | ||
Greetings Sebkin - there was no need for discernment, I have been open with my complaint of rabbi mark's offense and posted it to him. Racisim is an inapporpriate suggestion; and this truth I hold very dear to my heart: believers are all part of God's family. (Gal 3:28) Do you know that rabbi mark is Jewish? He has not revealed himself to this Forum (as of yet)via a personal profile. I suspect that here in lies the problem, (for me) rabbi means "teacher." How has rabbi mark taught me in his postings to me? Should one proclaim themselves to be a teacher of God's Word just because they have studied it or because this is the Spiritual Gift they have been given? Great accountability accompanies this "office" - not only for the content of the teaching but also how it is delivered. My the Lord's Spirit continue to teach us all here on the Forum. I commend to you 1 Cor 2:1-16. mommapbs |
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