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1 | Theology of Glory versus the Cross | 2 Tim 3:13 | azurelaw | 195181 | ||
Dear Cheri, I have no intention to equate Osteens to the below descriptions. I just wanted to respond to what you said in the second paragraph in concern with deception and God's Godly purpose. Proverb 16:4 The LORD has made everything for its own purpose, even the wicked for the day of evil. quote ... the work of the devil coming as an angel of light to deceive....their sincerity did not absolve them of their pernicious errors. The fact was that they were serving the interests of the devil and not of Christ no matter how sincere they may or may not have been. This is a critical fact that bears reemphasizing. Sincerity is no substitute for truth. A man can be full of sincerity at the same time he is busy spreading the devil’s dangerous lies through the household of faith. Well-intentioned, but misled people too often overlook this fact and therefore refuse to judge the doctrine and practices of those men who claim to speak for Christ. This is precisely the attitude that Satan relies on to keep his cunning lies and false gospels undetected. His clever substitutes thrive in such an environment. This is why the apostle John commanded his hearers to: '…do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.' (1John 4:1 NASV). Dan Norcini unquote Shalom Azure |
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2 | Theology of Glory versus the Cross | 2 Tim 3:13 | skccab | 195183 | ||
Hi Azure, I guess what I was trying to say is: concerning the ones who are "in it" for their own gain, not the ones who are truly called to the Word of God - isn't it better for society that they be busy at "playing church" than out dealing drugs, robbing 7-11s, cavorting with our children to do them harm, etc? I've probably just dug a deeper hole for myself, but there you have it, I've said it. Cheri |
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3 | Theology of Glory versus the Cross | 2 Tim 3:13 | azurelaw | 195185 | ||
Dear Cheri, Yes cheri, on one hand (as per our human mind) it would be a better choice for those (unbelieve) to sit busy at "playing church" (as you term it). On the other hand, the danger lies behind it would be those that who sit so well and feeling good at church might not realize their own sin for they could have been decieved. They might have created a good self-feeling within their acitivities at church - I am no more a sinner. On the contrary, those (dealing drugs, robbing, etc.) who deemed to be so much inferior to the seemed to be holy congregation, I doubt they would regard themselves have anything in association with holiness or righteousness, etc. I believe the story depicted in Luke 7:36-50 in contrasting Simon, the Pharisee and the sinner woman has addressed my point. Shalom Azure |
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4 | Theology of Glory versus the Cross | 2 Tim 3:13 | skccab | 195188 | ||
Azure, You are most likely right :-) I'm gonna climb outa my hole I dug, brush off and keep on going forward. Praise God for all of you folks! Pray for the peace of Jerusalem Cheri |
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