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1 | Does Paul contradict Jesus? | John 6:70 | LuckyCharm | 70977 | ||
Thanks, Momma. You hit the nail on the head. I am involved (or in the process of breaking away from) a NPD, and feeling much guilt along the way. I feel like I am abandoning him, even though the reverse is actually true, and the guilt is almost crushing. I have tried counsellors, and therapy, and have dialogued with countless clergy members and other people of God about this subject. I am SOOOO close to being free... If only I could resolve this one last burning issue..... Thanks for helping, Momma. God bless you! --Cheryl |
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2 | The continuing debt to love one another | OT general | LuckyCharm | 63429 | ||
Thanks, beensetfree! I have considered that passage, and yes, I think you're right. Even though Jesus was specifically speaking of evangelism here, I believe the principle has broader applications. Peace and blessings, --Cheryl |
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3 | The continuing debt to love one another | OT general | LuckyCharm | 63428 | ||
Hmmm, thank you, North, for these Scriptures! I tend to look mostly to the Gospels, and Jesus' own words, when settling any question. But He was born a Jew, and these Scriptures would have been part of the spiritual legacy He embraced, wouldn't they? Jesus taught us to love with an open heart, but He was never at anyone's beck and call. When He deemed it time to withdraw and be alone, that's just what He did.... Food for thought -- and prayer... Blessings, --Cheryl |
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4 | Caught in a sticky web.... | OT general | LuckyCharm | 63316 | ||
I suppose I would characterize it as a close friendship. Probably even a dating relationship. Would there be a difference, in your opinion, as to how it ought to be handled? --Cheryl |
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5 | How is suffering holy? | Col 1:24 | LuckyCharm | 45941 | ||
Whoa there, Searcher... I have said nothing of the sort! I have merely been asking questions and trying to explore this issue as fully as possible. I have made no statements regarding mine or anyone else's suffering in this regard. I am sorry if I offended you or anyone. I think it's time we drop this thread now. We seem to have exhausted the subject, wouldn't you say? Peace, --Cheryl |
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6 | Suffering for Christ's sake | Col 1:24 | LuckyCharm | 45543 | ||
Well, tomn, I think it puts us in a bit of an odd position. For example, the fiancé of a woman I know has admitted to her that he has developed a serious infatuation for another woman, but does not wish to break off their engagement. Since my friend cannot legitimately accept this rejection in conjunction with the world's rejection of Christ, and offer it up to Him as her share in that suffering, I suppose she is doomed to fight it as we would any evil. Do we participate in the March of Dimes walkathons, write our Congress members to oppose Arctic drilling, sponsor underprivileged third world children? Then we must also actively oppose any injustice or wrong, wherever we may find it. The problem is, I think some evils just CAN'T be avoided, and others SHOULDN'T be. I think the solution for my friend is to accept that her beloved's heart has waxed cold, and cut her losses. The trust is gone. But you can't support that position Biblically, unless we include that kind of suffering with Col 1:24. We are told to turn the other cheek, go the extra mile, etc. Never are we encouraged to leave, forsake, or depart from a Christian brother or sister on account of personal injury. In cases where suffering CAN'T be avoided, such as a freak accident that leaves one paralyzed, for example, I believe it's much better to be able to accept the reality of the situation and make the best of it, rather than to become bitter at the unfairness of it all. But if it can't be HOLY suffering, then it IS unfair, and evil, and we are RIGHT to get mad as hell about it, aren't we? --Cheryl |
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7 | Suffering for Christ's sake | Col 1:24 | LuckyCharm | 45209 | ||
I think we've gone far afield of my original question, here. To make sure I understand you correctly, are you saying Col 1:24 would not apply to all sufferings we experience? I believe we've come to that consensus with this thread -- now I'm just trying to define the kinds that WOULD apply, by using examples. --Cheryl |
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8 | The lessons of suffering | Col 1:24 | LuckyCharm | 45208 | ||
I'm sorry if you find the thread overlong, Searcher, but I just don't think things are always so black-and-white. For example, I stayed with an abusive man for seven years because I thought it was my duty as a Christian, and that God would hold me to my vows no matter how bad the situation became. In your viewpoint, this wouldn't fall into the category of suffering "for His sake," but I disagree. My examples were intended to cover a broad range of circumstances, to get as many thoughts and ideas as possible on this subject. I have seen people counseled, in almost every type of difficulty imaginable, to "offer it up to the Lord," and to bear their trials patiently "for His sake." I was wondering whether this advice could really be applied so broadly, or whether there are situations that can't be offered up this way. --Cheryl |
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9 | The body, and the Head of the body | Col 1:24 | LuckyCharm | 45061 | ||
I did read most of those references, Makarios. Which of them in particular do you feel bring to bear on this question? --Cheryl |
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10 | relations after divorce? | Matt 19:5 | LuckyCharm | 45005 | ||
Hi Tim, Please feel free to share my comments if you think they'd be helpful! Who knows, it might open up some unexpected dialogue about something important... Best wishes to you and your "new" bride-to-be! In Him, --Cheryl |
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11 | Seeking out suffering? | Col 1:24 | LuckyCharm | 44885 | ||
Good point, Makarios. To give you an example, I married a man, years ago, who I knew was abusive. But I loved him and throughout our hellish marriage, I consoled myself that I was suffering for Christ. Many people would say that that suffering was avoidable, and that therefore my sufferings in that marriage cannot be placed under the sufferings of Christ. And in hindsight, aren't most sufferings avoidable, anyway? Major catastrophes are the exception, not the norm. Most of what we suffer, we bring upon ourselves through our choices, do we not? --Cheryl |
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12 | relations after divorce? | Matt 19:5 | LuckyCharm | 44883 | ||
I can well understand and sympathize with your dilemma here. However, your former wife apparently has some conscientious objections to engaging in marital relations before the wedding, and I think those ought to be respected out of love. Paul, in discussing eating questionable food, in 1 Cor 8, says "Be careful, however, that the exercise of your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak... When you sin against your brothers in this way and wound their weak conscience, you sin against Christ." Your former wife may have reasons in her own mind for not engaging in sexual relations before the wedding. Some of these may even be practical considerations, we just don't know. In any case, pressuring her against her convictions would not be consistent with true love, IMO. Be strong, --Cheryl |
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13 | "Giving over to the Lord" - destruction? | Bible general Archive 1 | LuckyCharm | 44594 | ||
Thanks for your reply, Searcher. That comment wasn't in the Bible itself, but in the notes (I was reading the Life Application Bible). And now I can't find it again... But since we're on the subject, what *do* you believe it means to give a situation or an object or a question over to the Lord? Does it mean to not do anything about it? And in the case of sacrifices, don't they involve some sort of destruction, in the case of the OT laws? What about fasting? (I realize I'm wandering all over the board here, but to me there's a common denominator in all of these questions.) Why would it please God to have us give up a legitimate good for a time, for His "sake"? What does that do for Him, if such a question can even be asked? Thanks, --Cheryl |
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14 | Jesus according to Paul, vs. the Gospels | 2 Tim 3:16 | LuckyCharm | 42818 | ||
Thank you, Scribe! I've bookmarked that site for future reference. I already had these texts in hardcover form, but it sure is nice to have an online version available! What you said about false teachers is very true, too. It's just human nature to want to believe whatever suits us. Do you have any examples of the kind of false pretenses you mention (i.e. writing as a "spiritual" Timothy)? And also, wouldn't this throw some of our canonical letters into question, where the authorship is disputed (i.e. Hebrews)? Thanks, --Cheryl |
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15 | what are justifys divorce? | 2 Corinthians | LuckyCharm | 41968 | ||
Sorry, I was trying to post this as a reply to the original question. But thanks for your question -- I personally don't think there's a limit on the love that is asked of us, just as there is no limit on forgiveness. :-) --Cheryl |
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16 | what are justifys divorce? | 2 Corinthians | LuckyCharm | 41966 | ||
I found an interesting thread by searching on "abusive," too, titled "How much submitting must a woman do?" FWIW. Peace, Cheryl |
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17 | Was Satan on earth before Adam | Bible general Archive 1 | LuckyCharm | 41052 | ||
Jesusman, you say "I have never understood where the idea came from to not believe the miracles took place because they couldn't be proven by science. The very definition of "Miracle" is that it is an event which is "supernatural" or beyond nature. Science is the study of the natural. By their very definitions science and Miracles are incompatable." C.S. Lewis actually has an excellent chapter on this subject in his book, "Miracles" (chapter 7, Miracles and the Laws of Nature). "Miracle is, from the point of view of the scientist, a form of doctoring, tampering, (if you like) cheating. It introduces a new factor into the situation, namely supernatural force, which the scientist had not reckoned on... The necessary truth of the laws, far from making it impossible that miracles should occur, makes it certain that if the Supernatural is operating they must occur. For if the natural situation by itself, and the natural situation *plus* something else, yielded only the same result, it would be then that we should be faced with a lawless and unsystematic universe. The better you know that two and two make four, the better you know that two and three don't." I recommend this classic of Lewis's for anyone interested in miracles. He is an amazing writer. --Cheryl |
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18 | Reliability of the Bible? | 1 Cor 15:3 | LuckyCharm | 40879 | ||
Thanks, Jensen! Sometimes they come at me so hard and heavy, I'm almost tempted to give up before I start... You're right, of course, and I should have recognized the simple point you bring up myself... Thanks for being an encourager! God bless, Cheryl |
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