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1 | Seeking God | Bible general Archive 4 | azurelaw | 198726 | ||
Dear Nicko, I agree with you that "everything else is dependent upon loving God and ONE of the ways we show this is by loving others (Matt 25:35-40)" But you cannot demean other ways such as devotions, prayer, baptism, tithing...(examples as you cited) being less important. Without devotions, prayer, etc. (I am glad that you did not skip studying the Bible) how can we abide in the True Vine? Not abiding in the True Vine, how can we do anything - needless to say loving others. (John 15:1-8) Jesus gives the commandments in sequence as you know: FIRST - to love our God with all our HEARTS, MINDS, STRENGTHS. Shalom Azure |
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2 | Seeking God | Bible general Archive 4 | nicko715 | 198734 | ||
Azure, I apologize if I inferred that they were not important. However, the Pharisees had devotions, prayed, were probably baptized, tithed, fasted, etc. They had all the rituals down. But Jesus (Mark 7.1-8) let them know that all their rituals were worthless because their hearts were far from Him, and that they were more concerned with traditions than the commandment of God (remember the top two He gave us). So basically we are on the same page, but I apparently misworded my intent. These other things are important, but not without the greatest two commandments. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. Nick |
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3 | Seeking God | Bible general Archive 4 | azurelaw | 198735 | ||
Dear Nick, Thank you for your clarification. It is very much appreciated. God bless :-) Shalom Azure |
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