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1 | Kill your brother and drink strong drink | James 2:10 | writteninthebook | 211089 | ||
Hi Pete, I'm with you, brother. We must be very careful about how we post on this site, because of the format, it is very easy to be judged as being wrong for something in our notes, when our accusers have such a small portion of information. I am not knocking the other posters, they are all good and godly people, I am sure. And they do mean well, but in the past, I have been judged for a time by not stating my case clearly enough and I have been made to feel unwelcome. You are not saying how much is a 'buzz', but, that is a real buzz-word on any forum such as this. (o; There are some who like to go to amusement parks for the rush, but they are not likely to be challenged for it. Alcohol is often abused, like many other things that are created by God, and brought into this world. My feelings are that alcohol was put into society for a reason. Such as a marriage, where people are more jolly by releasing inhibitions, to an agreeable limit of course, and this makes the memories more fun to recall in the years down the road. But, alcohol does get abused, and people are hard on all that drink this 'devil's drink' for that reason. Look at sex, for instance. Something that God placed in this world for our enjoyment, and as a way to propagate the human race, becomes abused through such things as pornography, and there are many who look down on sex as being dirty. Maybe that is not a good parallel, there are certainly others, but I hope you get my point. Let me ask you, Pete, Do you see yourself as committing sin? Is the Holy Spirit convicting you? Does God's Word say you are wrong in this? -remember to keep the verses in context. Again, I have not always been very popular here, because I try to learn, but there were times when I overstayed my welcome by not watching my words, So I pray for forgiveness from our gracious host. Amen. |
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2 | is marijuana against the bible | Rom 12:1 | writteninthebook | 210198 | ||
No, actually I work outside, trying to at least from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. -weather permitting. This is getting hard to do for a 52 yr old, but I enjoy it, and it gives me winter months off for much more satisfying pursuits, such as the study of Old Testament Greek. We all need to have something to be thankful for! I live in Wisconsin. I work mostly in an area about 12" below the ground level. -Lots of walking and digging, but the upside is, when I am on my knees, with my hands in the wet, muddy clay, I am furnished with a wonderful opportunity to praise God for not only giving me the capacity and skills to be a servant, but giving me the desire to do so. For what better position could there be for me, a servant to be in, but upon ones knees, with my hands in the soil from which I was made? ! No, I have never been a third shifter, but have worked for years on 24 hour call, in Wyoming and Louisiana, and Missouri. May God bless you, as you diligently seek Him Adam Jr. |
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3 | is marijuana against the bible | Rom 12:1 | writteninthebook | 210175 | ||
Amen, Sister. We know that God created the cannibis family for us. Botanists have been unable to explain for what. There are cannibis plants good for making rope, and there are those who stand upon the use of the cannibis sativa plant for the treatment of glaucoma. There is now research ongoing for the medication of people going through chemotherapy, as well as other fields. Until we ascertain what God's greater purpose is, we must remain in His mighty, merciful care and pray for the medical field to discover a valid use for something that is over-used for recreation while we pray for those who even slightly use this God-given resource for recreation. blessings to all, Paul |
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4 | was the ten commandments done away with | Matt 22:40 | writteninthebook | 210078 | ||
Thank you for the correction, WOS. I was a little too tired to frame my post correctly and will try now to clarify my thoughts of that moment: The emperor Constantine (d. 337), a convert to Christianity, introduced the first civil legislation concerning Sunday in 321, when he decreed that all work should cease on Sunday, except that farmers could work if necessary. "In 321 CE, while a Pagan sun-worshiper, the Emperor Constantine declared that Sunday was to be a day of rest: "On the venerable day of the Sun let the magistrates and people residing in cities rest, and let all workshops be closed. In the country however persons engaged in agriculture may freely and lawfully continue their pursuits because it often happens that another day is not suitable for gain-sowing or vine planting; lest by neglecting the proper moment for such operations the bounty of heaven should be lost." "The Church Council of Laodicea circa 364 CE ordered that religious observances were to be conducted on Sunday, not Saturday. Sunday became the new Sabbath. I retrieved the above information from, "Keeping the Sabbath day holy" which is found at, www.piney-2.com/FathLaodConstSabbath.html |
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5 | Is there "one" relgion? | Is 8:14 | writteninthebook | 209851 | ||
To answer that passage, let me back up just a bit, as the apostle was describing our Lord, before he mentions those who work against Him. The simile of a stone is a good description of Jesus Christ, to describe his strength and to show us the foundation on which we are built, as well as a rock of offense to all His enemies. To a lay person, a stone is not a very important item, but the Jews to which Peter was speaking had their glorious temple and understood the reference that was being made, through that. After picturing Christ as a foundation, Peter goes on to the building, as being built upon him 'You also, as living stones, are built up' The apostle is recommending the Christian church to these Jews, who knew not Christ. It was natural for them, with their learning, since the Christian church had no such glorious temple, nor such a popular priesthood. Generally all people are guilty of rejecting Jesus Christ; they shortchange Him for the price He paid, they (or should I say 'WE' ) refuse him, as scripture proclaims in Isa. 53:3. Peter was speaking of disobedient people who have no true faith. By disobedient people understand those that are unpersuadable and unrepentant. So, as you ask 'who was being spoken OF' I could say nearly everyone. But he was speaking TO the Jews, in a metaphorical sense in order to expand his teaching beyond his own lifetime, thereby making it applicable to our own lives. It would apply to you and I, not as disbelievers, but when we choose our own ways in failure of living the perfect life set before us by Christ Himself, do we not fall into that category? |
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6 | how can we minister to homosexuals | Bible general Archive 4 | writteninthebook | 209513 | ||
You are SO right Miranda, Thank-You. Of course, Not only Jesus loves them, but their mothers, spouses, etc. but your point is well taken. Give me an ex-addict, ex-alcoholic or an ex-anything any day of the year to help me with my problems in daily living. These are people who know more about what is important in life than one who has never had thoughts that they might be trapped at the bottom rung on the ladder of their life. They may not make the best accountants, or engineers or what have you, but God puts professional people in their careers for a purpose as well. Not everyone is an actuarist, nor was meant to be. I can get more sincere empathy from a brother or sister that knows the seemier side of life and was wise enough to turn away than from many clean-cut people that have substantial standings in society. I think the society do-gooder feels he has something to lose, where the ex-prostitute or reformed criminal (so to speak) has a much better perspective on what is important to keep. Again, your post is one of the best spoken I have ever read, I wish I could be so perspectful. |
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7 | how can we minister to homosexuals | Bible general Archive 4 | writteninthebook | 209466 | ||
I think it is hard to lose someone who is already lost. I would be talking to them and with them, not necessarily at them, you cannot debate with the truth so they will be at a loss. I agree that a loving approach is best but if you tell them what the actual truth is, they will be unable to stand against it, and light will penetrate the darkness of their thinking. This is the loving appraoch, done in kindness. The unloving approach would be to ignore them and let them plow their way into destruction |
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8 | Are we to try to follow this example? | 1 Pet 2:23 | writteninthebook | 208950 | ||
Thank You, Azure, for your kind response. I intend to study this passage thoroughly. Paul |
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