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1 | Is reverence feasible? Always? | Eph 5:33 | Rabbi Mark | 66269 | ||
Dear Cyclist: As you well should know, no one scripture can neutralize another. But all scripture works together to show the perfect will of God. In the verses you quote above Paul is addressing the Galations in regards to the issue of pride among them. This is why he says that we are all equal in God's sight. However, Paul states in 1 Timothy 2:12, "But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. I have clicked on mommapbs name and read her biography. In it she welcomes anyone to set her straight if she needs it. But from the very moment she answered one of my post, not even addressed to her, she had antagonism toward me because I did just that. Anyway, I foster no ill will toward her. I write for her edification. Like I said, they are bitter pills to swallow but in the end I hope she examines her heart and her motives and comes away better for it. Why do I do this? Years ago, when I was still young in the Word a friend told me that I had to "Work out my own salvation with fear and trembling." I was aghast. Where does it say that in the Bible, I thought. How can you work out your own salvation? Jesus did that for us. And why should I fear, doesn't perfect love cast out fear? Well, as I continued to study, I found that what he said was written in the Bible, and can be found in Phillipians 2:12. By my error, I learned not to take the Word for granted. I learned to investigate all things very thoroughly before taking a position on it. I began to check into not just what others assume about the Bible but what I assumed myself. Not only did I learn to reprove others with the Word but I learned to reprove myself. Now, I barely speak unless I am absolutely certain of what the Word says, for fear of leading someone astray. And I hope to instill that in mommapbs, Emmaus, and everyone else on the forum. God Bless You for writing, Rabbi Mark |
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2 | Is reverence feasible? Always? | Eph 5:33 | Cyclist | 66296 | ||
Rabbi Mark, I will praise the Lord my God because He is worthy of all praise! I will praise the Lord my God because He is loving and kind and merciful! I will praise the Lord my God who created the heavens and the earth and the seas and all that therin is because He has provided salvation for me through His only begotten Son Jesus Christ! Praise the name of the Lord! Thank you for taking time to respond to my post. I still have not had nor taken the time to read every post on this. As I wrote before, my job is taking 10 hours of my day and, in addition to that, I am providing care for a family member in the evenings. If I had it my way I would be on the forum at least 8 hours per day. I am some what of a juvenile to this forum and in the word of the Lord my God compared to others members, who I consider to be my elders in Christ. That being said, I will exit this thread because my dear elder Hank has labeled it as divisive and I trust his wisdom in the Lord. I want no part of a divisive thread other than to address those that attack others. As for Mommapbs, I wrote to you before that she is a dear sister in the Lord. I am thankful for her. Bless you Mommapbs! In Christ, Cyclist I will bless the Lord at all times! His praise shall continually be in my mouth! |
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3 | Is reverence feasible? Always? | Eph 5:33 | BradK | 66313 | ||
Rabbi Mark, Allow me to echo the wise words of both my colleagues, Hank and Charis. They have spoken well. As it has been said, unsolicited advice is rarely appreciated. Further, when faced with criticism, condemnation, or complaints, most will not respond favorably. To be effective in dealing with (or interacting)with people, there is a certain amount of tact and "people skills" required. As Col.4:6 says "Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one". I too would strongly encourage you to include some info about yourself on the personal bio. The anonymity of the internet can become more personable this way. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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