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101 | When will you pay up? | NT general Archive 1 | Aixen7z4 | 102844 | ||
What is all this? Is it the Holy Spirit telling you folks these things, do you think? Where does this wisdom and this authority come from? | ||||||
102 | Isn't this like church? | NT general Archive 1 | Aixen7z4 | 102861 | ||
This is wonderful. It feels like church, and I am overwhelmed. If I was younger and less experienced I would think I needed another church. But I have learned. That’s the way it is. If I was not a believer, I do believe that I would find this unbelievable. If there is anyone reading this who is shocked and disappointed in all this, I pray that you read on and take courage. If you are one of those who do not feel it, then please carry on as usual. It is ironic that I recently started a thread on this forum asking for ideas for handling insults. I guess this is the response, a practical lesson. Pity is I have to handle it before I have had a chance to learn. I guess it’s like they say in church: “Don’t pray for patience because what you are really asking for is tribulation. You know, ‘tribulation worketh patience’”. So, let tribulation have its perfect work. I suppose this is of the Lord. So let it be. I did want to learn something. And I do need to learn. What gives a human being the boldness to intrude on a conversation with his pronouncement that it is inappropriate? I have seen it so often, but it seems I can never understand. Is it the understanding that man is to have dominion? Is it the spirit that leads a man to take command of all he sees? Does he assume he has been given command? Or has he? I still ask, “Was that a moving of the Holy Spirit?” I am beginning to think it was. They say God works in a mysterious way. And some of us are blind to all of this, and all we know is love. And sometimes our actions are inappropriate, and our benefactors are there to correct us. But we would like to learn from our mistakes. What was inappropriate? (I am tempted to cut and paste the spark here, that set off all this fireworks). 1. It was inappropriate. Period. Because Brother A said so. 2. It was inappropriate because the post was demeaning. And condescending. Brother B had thought so. 3. It was inappropriate because it constituted an advertisement. But this last was the unkindest cut of all, coming from the one the post had been addressed to. And the post had included an invitation to my house. The response, if I understand it, is that he does not like my house. But first of all, it was inappropriate to invite him to my house while we were meeting at Brother L’s house. And I was trying to practice hospitality. But he does not like my house. I should fix up my house before I invite him back. Isn’t this like church? I wonder, if Jesus was there, what he would say. Jesus lives at my house. |
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103 | Isn't this like church? | NT general Archive 1 | Aixen7z4 | 102873 | ||
My brother, I understand. I have been in the church a long time, and I understand. I once invited a brother to my house, and the first thing out of his mouth was to point out a crack in my ceiling. I once had a sister suggest a college I could go to. That was before she found out I was a professor at the university. And it was not after she had given me a chance to read or write, or even speak. That is the way it is. I understand, but I keep hoping we will learn. At the risk of sounding condescending I will even speak. Jesus sent out his disciples and he told them (Luke 10:8) “Into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you”. I learned from that that it is not his will that we criticize the home that welcomes us. Eat what is set before you. I take that to mean that you accept the layout of the rooms, and the color of the carpet and even the meat that you don’t like best. Of course, if you are an architect or a home decorator, or a chef, and if your host asks your opinion, then you give your criticisms. I do not say this is good manners, I say we should do it because that’s what Jesus said. Eat quietly. What if the house or the meal is against your religion? Paul speaks. 1 Corinthians 10:25. “Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake: For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof. If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake”. And now I hope I do not earn the fame or infamy of condescension, but I assumed that people knew these things. I happen to like my site a lot. It may shock you to know that I think it is the best on the Internet. But that’s the way it can be with a man’s home. He likes it because he knows where to find what he needs. Anyone entering it is at a loss and must make himself at home, learning bit by bit. Criticism I welcome because I want my visitors to feel welcome, but we must also be wise, and kind. I visit many sites I do not like. Some have things that I consider wrong. When I stay long, and feel at home, I may even offer a suggestion. For example, I would even donate an index to this site. But mostly I have learned to “take forth the precious from the vile” and move on. Since you loved me enough to offer some advice, can I in turn offer you some? Let us move on. Your apology is accepted an on this matter no more needs to be said. In a strange way I feel all this is related to the topic of practical sanctification, to which I hope we can return. |
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104 | So what do we learn from all this? | NT general Archive 1 | Aixen7z4 | 104792 | ||
I have thought about it, as though it should never have happened. But since it happened I thought I should have learned from it. Should I have fixed my hows up and invited EdB back? But that is really two questions. Should I have come here to invite him in the first place? Also, should I make the effort to do the fixing up that would make him feel more welcome? It still puzzles me, this thing about resentment and competition among Christians. Whatever we have, we have received from God. Why compete? Why not share? I have this forum “advertised” on my site. Fact is I usually get here from there. I hope many others do as well. What are we thinking? What are we competing for? Is it for wealth? Is it for fame? Is it for favor with God? I wish someone will tell me. I have been asking this question over 50 years and would appreciate some insight. While thinking about it I actually redesigned that site. I deconstructed it and reconstructed it to make it easy for people like EdB who are using dialup and/or limited memory. I have learned, it is within me somewhere, that we ought to please each other and not please ourselves. So I reopen the door to criticism so my hows can be welcoming to everyone. Everyone’s invited to hishows.org and hishows.aimoo.com. So I sit back again and await the potential shock from the one who will say, “You’re doing it again!” I hope someone will give some reasoning that I can understand. I happen to believe that sharing is good and scriptural. I wonder at the schisms that I see within the body of Christ. I understand somewhat how we have let it happen. I do not understand at all why one is opposed, and so vehemently, for promoting the idea and the ideal of sharing. The idea of accepting feedback and improving what one has to offer I can understand. Feedback, with expert instruction and modeling and practice, must be a part of the framework for true learning. And yet, it seems the feeblest member and the feeblest effort should be accepted and nourished. That is the way the body grows. And Christians are members of a body. His body. |
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105 | So what do we learn from all this? | NT general Archive 1 | Aixen7z4 | 104805 | ||
I am still as puzzled as ever. Where do Christians learn this attitude? Is it something they read in the Bible? Is this the idea that these folks are supposed to take over and rule the world? Have they, or some of them, been appointed already as judge? I know that some of them believe that, and it is a fantastic thing. You say that the questions and concerns you raised were motivated by a desire for me to succeed. I do not believe you. You are illustrating to me a fact I’ve learned. You do not know your own heart. The heart is deceitful. You ask “If we do something we shouldn't even though it appears to harm no one can God still bless it?” and I have no idea what you are talking about. It sounds like you have appointed yourself a judge of what “we shouldn’t do” and you do not seem to be qualified at all. You appear to be a frustrated father looking for other children to control. I suppose anyone who seems gentle and humble is a candidate for your program. Or maybe you are a retired policeman. I wonder why you speak of “the right way” to do things when I know nothing of your qualification or authority to do this. I could understand if you had begun with, “I have been appointed monitor of web manners and I judge that …” Your statement about asking permission tells me that you are ignorant of the thing called the Internet and how it works. As far as I know the Internet is a free-for-all information sharing medium. When someone puts something on the web it is available to anyone and anyone can link to anything without asking your permission. Anyone can say anything and only the owner of a site has the opportunity to change it. And now you are arrogant enough and presumptuous enough to tell me that I am “at the very least” being presumptuous. I suppose it could be worse and you will check with your superiors in the legal hierarchy before you decide. If you wanted to put a sign in your yard pointing to your ministry I would let you. But if I knew that your ministry was to judge and attempt to control people, I would remove it. You say unless I have asked permission to speak of my ministry on another web site then I am being presumptuous. I can just imagine what would happen if I visited your church. Then I could not talk there about mine. Then there’s the kicker: “That speaks volumes about you and your website”. EdB. I could ignore retorts like this. I wonder why it causes my blood pressure to rise. Somehow, in responding to this I feel that I am stooping low. But I know that there are others like you, on Christian web sites, in Christian churches, in Christian and non-Christian places everywhere. I have met some of them. Likely as not there are others reading this who feel the same way you do. They may well write in to say that they support you. You may find support from Lockman. I may be shocked but not surprised to find that I have broken their rules. They may ban me from their site. I do not know if it is their rules you use to judge my post. OK. I absorbed the shock you gave, and I will absorb theirs too, but I am still as puzzled as ever. I should actually say I am amazed, for that is what I am. For the life of me I cannot understand where Christians get this attitude. I thought we were supposed to be humble and loving people. But alas, we are the judges. Is it in the Bible that you learn this behavior? Of course not. You have not so learned Christ, though perhaps you think you have. One of the ways we learn is by imitation, and I just dread to see this spread. What if I accepted you as my teacher, then I’d be imitating you. I would say that you are not only arrogant, but you are yourself presumptuous. I could assume I knew you and find some other faults as well. I might even be able to gather some of your posts to substantiate my charges. But that would not be God’s way. Who appointed me your judge? Along life’s way I’ve met you, and my only responsibility is to love you. That is why I spent the time to redo my site because I thought you really wanted to visit it again. But with all the volumes you have read about me and my site, I suppose you won’t. That is why, one of the reasons, I took the time to write this. Since you have a gavel, I hope you also have a mirror. Take a look. We have been talking about sanctification. My the Lord help us in it. Mote or log I trust we can remove them. We are together in this, my brother, if we name the name of Christ. Your behavior affects me. My the Lord help us to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep. May we not be resentful. At the end of the day there is one Lord, and one faith. May we be found promoting him and it, and not hindering. |
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106 | So what do we learn from all this? | NT general Archive 1 | Aixen7z4 | 104816 | ||
My brother, Let us not judge one another anymore (Romans 14:13). It‘s still there in "easily offended" , discourteous, and “you should”. Let God be the judge. Though my faults be obvious, let it not trouble you. I may be bothered by the use of "your" for "you're" or "you are" but I can bypass it and focus on those things that edify. Let us put our hands to the plough. Let us keep our eyes on the prize. Let us look unto Jesus. Too much looking around is not good for progress. You are not responsible for my behavior. If you find it wrong, why not just report it to the authorities. I think there is a little button to the right labeled “Abuse”. Use it. I understand that you have your opinion, but you should not attempt to impose it on me. And now perhaps we can get back to the topic. I do believe that Lockman would be pleased if we were discussing sanctification and not web manners. Any idea how we got off topic? In judging let us not judge one another. When we do that we are presuming to know a man‘s heart. That‘s God‘s job. Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way. If you like my site, EdB, then welcome. If not, then please move on. Jesus said, “You judge after the flesh; I judge no man”. If we can put away the judgmental attitude, we will have become more like him, and that is sanctification. |
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107 | So what do we learn from all this? | NT general Archive 1 | Aixen7z4 | 104819 | ||
Brother Tim, I appreciate that tip. To tell the truth, I don't know what to think about spyware. I also don’t know why the mere mention of the word creates a link here. I’ll check it out. But I'd like to think that someone starts snooping around my site or files and they may end up getting saved. So I don't mind that. Viruses I fear, but I guess I trust Microsoft and Norton to protect me from them. I’d like to think there is a spiritual lesson in this. . I trust the word of God and the Holy Spirit, but a stranger’s voice, I do not know. Some of my friends do not understand why I refuse to open e-mail attachments, but I do try to be careful. Is Comet a welcome partner? I don’t know. I thought I would need the light to show folks around the site. But I wonder, do you see the candle? I understood that only those who are also using Comet could see it. Is that correct? It’s like a virus, you say. I thought the essential characteristic of a virus was that it came to kill and to destroy. How like the fact that I visit many different churches with my programs. Some of my brethren tell me I’ll be contaminated. But I am enriched by what I see and what I give, I think. Anyway, rest assured that I will think about it and be careful. If you had told me of some evil spiritual influence entering my life I would have listened too and watched it. It’s all a part of sanctification. And speaking of that web site, it is meant to be helpful but it is a symbol for me too. In a way, it represents my life. You would not believe how much better it is now than when it was launched 10,000 man hours ago. And I expect it will continue to improve. I hope I can become like it, a little more user friendly. As for the forum, I have less control. I hope the aimoo folks will make some changes. But is it not encouraging, Tim, to think that we can, slowly though it be, become more and more like Jesus? I press toward the mark. |
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108 | So what do we learn from all this? | NT general Archive 1 | Aixen7z4 | 104825 | ||
You persevere, my friend, and that is good. It is good in this case, because with each post I understand more and now perhaps at this point I can respond more meaningfully. Let me tell you a story. I visited a church some months ago and ministered in song and in the word, so to speak. The messages were short and simple and the response was telling. But I also mentioned the ministries I was working with. There’s our counseling center and our evangelism program. I also work for the Pocket Testament League, Emmaus Correspondence School and Gospel for Asia. I can imagine how you are feeling at this time. I should not be taking this opportunity to promote them? After the meeting, many people were gathering around to tell how blessed they had been. The song had touched them. The message was timely. Some were even interested in taking part of one or more of the programs. They are free and voluntary and available. They are opportunities to serve the Lord. The person who invited me knew about those programs. It was wonderful, though not unusual, to get such a good response. But there was an elder standing by and watching. After the others had left he was quickly in my face. He told me clearly that I should hot have used the opportunity to promote myself. Promote myself!?! I was flabbergasted. What’s this about? Fame? But now, with that in my experience it is not so hard to understand what you are saying. Sorry I was so slow, but I had no idea what you were getting at until you mentioned money. Even until then I had not thought that could have been the trouble. What’s this about? Wealth? If you asked my advice I’d advise you to relax. I promise you I will not get rich by doing what I do. Besides, Lockman is in control of their program and I am of mine, and we are responsible to God. So I suggest you can relax. Still I think there is something good in your persistence. You’re persistent. You are. I think I understand your burden, and since you are burdened I cannot leave until you’re relieved. I will be more considerate of your feelings the next time we meet. I will, because of this, be more careful not to set a bad example to other. Now I want to set an example by leaving this behind. Let’s do that. O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses, even on this forum. Pursue sanctification, and let's avoid the stumbling blocks. |
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109 | So what do we learn from all this? | NT general Archive 1 | Aixen7z4 | 104826 | ||
Interesting, Steve. Whose law would we be violating? Is it state, federal, or international law? I must look into that (not really) because I know nothing about that. When I put up a web site it was with the understanding that anyone can link to my site at any page that I leave open. And actually, I would be glad if they did. I have also communicated with many people to let them know that I appreciated their work and would link to them. I have never had a one to express concern. I'll tell you that I think the Internet is a wonderful tool by which Christians can share and work together. It is perhaps as Christians share together, and openly, that we can spur each other on to sanctification. | ||||||
110 | Christmas-Is It Christian? | NT general Archive 1 | Aixen7z4 | 106783 | ||
It is in the same category as Sunday, is it not? He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. Now, as to the activities performed in regarding the day, that may be a different question. |
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111 | A man of God? | NT general Archive 1 | Aixen7z4 | 122290 | ||
It is a grand topic, and we should thank our brother for raising it. I have thought of it a long time. I have read what others have said as well. I would like to share a few thoughts, including this one that someone has written: “’O man of God,’ … That is a remarkable word… That title combines two remarkable concepts: Man, in his weakness, confusion, blindness and failure, and God, in his majesty, his greatness and power. To be "a man of God" is the greatest title that could be bestowed upon Timothy. Every one who has the Spirit of God indwelling him has the desire to claim that title for himself -- to be a man …of God, not a man of the world, not a man of the flesh, but a man of God”. I associate myself with those remarks. As our brother Hank has noted, the term is used much more in the Old Testament than the New. Overall it is used more than 70 times in the King James Version, but it is used only two times in the New Testament and both of these refer to Timothy. Experience seems to show it is similarly held in reserve today, being applied now and then to “the pastor” and now and then to “the speaker for this occasion”. The idea is that this person speaks for God. The times the term is “a man of God”. Fifty-five times the term is “the man of God” and full half a dozen of these refer to Moses. Four times one is addressed as “You man of God”. Most of the references are in the Kings and Chronicles and refer to men like Elijah and Elisha. Sometimes, as in “a man of God”, the title is used instead of the person’s name. One time (1 Samuel 9) he is described as an honorable man. One time (2Ki 4:9) the man of God is described as holy. One time the “man of God” is actually an angel, and possibly the pre-incarnate Christ (Judges 13). And yet there is no indication that I have found as to what qualifies a person for the title “man of God”, except perhaps it is in 1 and 2 Timothy. In 1 Kings 13 he seems to be more than a prophet, as there is both an “old prophet” and a “man of God” in that story. But paul seems to be commending Timothy for being a man of God and motivating him to be more of that. For that, he should “flee these things (pride, ‘perverse disputing, the love of money); and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness (1 Tim 6:11). In 2 Timothy 3 Timothy is called to be a man of God in the midst of perilous times. Others will do other things “but you” (v. 10) know differently. “But you” (v.14) must “continue in the things you have learned”. He is referring to things Timothy has learned from Scripture and from seeing them in action in the life of Paul as he applied the Scripture to his life. And “all scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works”. All in all this seems to be saying that there is a path to follow by which a man can become a man of God, or otherwise to show oneself worthy of the title. Two other thoughts. It may be useful to consider how a “man of God” may be related to “a man sent from God” (John 1:6) and also to being one of the “children of God” (as in Galatians 3:26). This may also relate to the idea of being “a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work” (2 Timothy 2:21). It may be that a man of God is a man who is always ready to be used of God. |
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112 | did jesus have brother's and sisters | NT general Archive 1 | Aixen7z4 | 124163 | ||
An interesting question. It seems that many are interested in the natural family of our Lord Jesus Christ. Someone has even suggested that he was married and had children. It might be interesting to hear what the Scriptures say, and what the Lord himself has to say about these things. Scripture indicates that, from a natural standpoint, Jesus had four brothers and perhaps three or more sisters (See Matthew 13:55,56). But how did Jesus look at these things? At the age of 12 he said he must be about his Father’s business. See Luke 2:49. It is clear he was not referring to his natural father, who was indeed not his father at all (Matthew 1:20). Someone once talked to him about his natural family. “But he answered and said unto him that told him, ‘Who is my mother? And who are my brethren?’ And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, ‘Behold my mother and my brethren! For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother’ (Matthew 12:48-50). You see that Jesus emphasized his spiritual family over his natural family. Of his brothers it was once said that they were not a part of his spiritual family because at that time they did not believe on him (John 7:5). In time, however, it is evident that all of them accepted him and were saved. That made them a part of his spiritual family (Matthew 12:50, John 6:29). I have given this long answer, my friend, to show God’s perspective on the matter. This forum has been the platform for discussion of a lot of Bible trivia. But the Bible is not given to satisfy our idle curiosity. Rather, it is given as God’s revelation of himself to us. The focus is on the Lord Jesus Christ, and he is shown to be our God and our Savior. We should know that he is the Son of God and that he came to save us and to make us into sons of God. The good news is that we can become a part of his family by believing in him. Compared to that, his natural family is of little importance. |
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113 | Does God hear the prayers of a sinner? | Gen 1:1 | Aixen7z4 | 104632 | ||
It was not Jesus, but a man that Jesus had healed who said those words. You will not understand what he meant until you read the story. In order to understand those particular words you will have to read the story in John chapter nine. The man believed that Jesus was a prophet. The Jews did not accept Jesus as a prophet. The question then was, how was he able to heal. The Jews were saying that Jesus was a man, and more than that, they said that Jesus was a sinner. The man was saying that it did not make sense. If a person was a sinner, and not a prophet of God, then God would not allow him to do miracles such as causing a man who had been born blind to see. The man said that, and the Jews did not disagree. They also knew that Jesus had done other miracles. They were faced with the fact that, far from being a sinner, Jesus was a special prophet. The words are not related to the matter of a sinner calling on God for salvation. God will hear any sinner who repents of his sin and prays for salvation (Romans 10:13; John 6:37). They are also not related to sinners asking God for other things. Jesus gave people things besides salvation. He gave them answers to their questions, and healing, and food. God causes the rain to fall on the just as well as the unjust. He attracts us to himself by giving us blessings prior to our salvation. But he wants sinners to ask for salvation. It is interesting to note that the man latter became saved. Jesus met him again and showed him that he was more than a prophet. He was the Son of Man who had come to seek and to save lost sinners. The man believed on him and was saved. We are all sinners. But when we call upon him, he saves us. The man said, “Lord, I believe”. It is that faith which saves us. God hears the prayers of a sinner. But it all depends on what he is asking for. If he wants to do a miracle, the answer is No. If he wants to be saved, the answer is Yes. |
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114 | Does God hear the prayers of a sinner? | Gen 1:1 | Aixen7z4 | 104633 | ||
A sinner has many reasons to pray to God. He can give thanks for the many blessings God has given him. When he is in trouble, there is something that makes him say, "Oh, God!", and he knows instinctively that it's is OK to say that. It is to sinners that God says, "Call unto me and I will answer you". And he is waiting for them to call on him. One of the things they can ask for is salvation. Why would a sinner pray? It's because he know he needs to. |
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115 | please explain proberbs 18:21 | Gen 1:1 | Aixen7z4 | 145271 | ||
It is helpful to look at the previous verse, and to see the way that the topic is treated in the rest of Proverbs and the rest of the Bible. It may also help to look at the verse in another translation. Those who love to talk will experience the consequences, for the tongue can kill or nourish life (NLT). A man may do a great deal of good, or a great deal of hurt, both to others and to himself, according to the use he makes of his tongue (Matthew Henry). Our words can destroy others or build them up, and those who love to talk will see those results (Aixen). This passage does not encourage the strange idea that we can speak things into existence. (Take Job 29:18 into chapter 30. Read Luke 12:19,20). Rather it is an encouragement for us to speak words that are helpful, and a warning to be careful how we speak to each other, because words can also hurt. In context, it goes with the previous verse: Words satisfy the soul (just) as food satisfies the stomach (NLT). Therefore, Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man. Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. Sometimes a man can feel that his soul is among lions: that he is among beasts that are set on fire; even though they are actually people, their teeth may appear as spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword (Psalm 57:4). And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire by hell (James). There are some who speak like the piercings of a sword. A lying tongue reveals hate toward those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth works ruin (Solomon). The mouth and the tongue can wreak havoc on a person’s spirit. On the other hand, the tongue of the just is as choice silver, and a word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. The lips of the righteous feed many, and the tongue of the wise brings health (to the spirit). A wholesome tongue is a tree of life. How much good we can bring to the inner man of another man by the things that we say! With our mouth and our tongue we can bring blessings. By looking at other verses that talk about the tongue, we can see all these things. I know that whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from distresses, and one always takes a chance in that way when one speaks. It is therefore often wise to be silent. But one may also dare to speak and to try to be a blessing. If we are careful with our words, we can bring life instead of death, with our tongue. |
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116 | who is the holy spirit | Gen 1:26 | Aixen7z4 | 145941 | ||
The Holy Spirit is, as the Father and the Son, one of the trinity revealed to us as God (John 14, Galatians 4). He is the one who was hovering over the waters of the unshapen world in Genesis 1. He is the one who inspired the writing of the Scriptures (2 Peter 1) and who helps us to understand it (1 Corinthians 2). He is the one who convicts the world of sin and righteousness and judgment (John 16), leads us to Christ, and effectuates the new birth in us (John 3). He guides the lives of those who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 8). It is the Holy Spirit that is most active in the world today, prompting us to ask questions about spiritual things and to receive answers from the word of God. Be aware, therefore, that he is with some of us and in some of us (John 14). | ||||||
117 | Country Girl: Scripture...or Opinion? | Gen 2:9 | Aixen7z4 | 126118 | ||
But "Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man" (Colossians 4:6). | ||||||
118 | Is wife equally obligate to leave parent | Gen 2:24 | Aixen7z4 | 145745 | ||
One can only imagine why the woman in this case would want to remain with here parents after she gets married. It may be that she needs some help in sorting out her emotions and thoughts. But we may give her credit for seeking guidance from Scripture. Let us ay that we cannot determine God’s will through logic, but we can by searching the Scriptures. A wife has been heard to say she is not supposed to love her husband because the Scripture says it is the husband who is to love his wife. She was referring to the command in Ephesians 5 and encouraged by the fact it is repeated in Colossians 3. With a little more help in searching she found in Titus 2 that women should not only love their husbands, the older ones should teach that duty to the younger wives. Likewise, Genesis 2 seems to address only the need for the man to leave his parents when he gets married. But there are other scriptures addressing the wife’s side. Please refer her to Psalm 45. There the word to the woman is this: “Listen, daughter, consider, and turn your ear. Forget your own people, and also your father's house”. The next verse reminds her that her husband will desire her beauty, and she is to honor him. Of course there are deeper meanings in Psalm 45, just as there are in the Song of Solomon. But the appeal given in that statement is not a new revelation of God’s will for women but an affirmation and use of what had been understood and practiced. In fact it seems to indicate the most exemplary situation. It seems to make the woman’s leaving her parents even more complete than the man’s. As someone has said, the man is to leave his parents; the woman is to forget hers. The Lord teaches us indirectly sometimes by giving us examples, and them commending them. And he shows us Rebecca in Genesis 24. They called Rebecca, and said unto her, “Will you go with this man?” And she said, “I will go”. And they sent away Rebecca their sister. In Genesis 31, Rachel and Leah considered themselves strangers from their father’s house and took their place with Jacob. Other examples can be given, and in every case the indication is that it was the Lord’s way. It is a picture of our relationship with the Lord as well, as we turn, “hating” father and mother (Luke 14) to devote ourselves to him. We must be careful of human reasoning, I think, and with that I can hardly say what I think. The word says the man is the leave father and mother. It does not say he is to leave brother and sister. Is he then free to bring them into the home with his new bride? Genesis 2 does not say the man is to leave his friends. Let us stop there. We are not to add or subtract or extrapolate or perform any such human operation on the word of God. Please encourage the sister to turn her heart away from her old home, though not completely, (I hope everyone understands) and to devote herself to her husband and the formation of a new home, their home. Scripture seems to show women more willing to leave the nest than the men, and the sisters should see that they are to be commended for it an emulated in it. All of us should follow their example in changing our priority from earthly relationships to that with the Lord, and in maturing from a position of dependency to one of nurturing. |
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119 | When did Adam become a sinner? | Gen 3:6 | Aixen7z4 | 92476 | ||
When did Adam become a sinner? | ||||||
120 | Did he have a sinful nature before that? | Gen 3:6 | Aixen7z4 | 92481 | ||
Did he have a sinful nature before that? | ||||||
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