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141 | What is the Church's responsibility? | Ruth 2:10 | Reighnskye | 131164 | ||
Doc, I'm so happy that technology helped to restore a portion of your site. That's absolutely wonderful. I apologize if my question may border over into the political realm, insofar as bible study is my greater goal and I do not wish to push a political party or agenda. My own personal views on the matter is that the organized religion has handed way too much power over to the US government by neglecting to help the poor financially as greatly as would be desired. And while everyone should be offered the freedom to succeed or fail on their own merit, I nonetheless tend to find the US government as a greater monetary support to the medically handicapped, as opposed to the church. Which is sad in my personal estimation. ---- What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, and one of you says to them, "Go in peace, be warmed and be filled," and yet you do not give them what is necessary for their body, what use is that? Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead, being by itself. (James 2:14-17 NAS95) Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in your power to do it. Do not say to your neighbor, "Go, and come back, And tomorrow I will give it," When you have it with you. (Proverbs 3:27-28 NAS95) Reighnskye |
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142 | What should be a woman's boundaries? | Ruth 2:22 | Reighnskye | 130890 | ||
What are adequate boundaries for a woman to take among male workers? Is it good for a woman to be among other women? | ||||||
143 | What should be a woman's boundaries? | Ruth 2:22 | Reighnskye | 131019 | ||
Roger, Perhaps it is best to look at the verse to better understand the question. Particularly the Amplified Bible versus the NASB for the clearest rendering here. Insofar as I believe that the Bible's principles are both universal and timeless, it stands to reason to me that this verse and any other still has a modern day application. The verse particularly suggests that women have a danger of being sexually molested in the workplace. As such, Ruth chooses to stay among the maidens, so she will not suffer undue risk of being sexually molested. In the context of this verse (Ruth 2:22), I again offer my question. What are adequate boundaries for a woman to take among male workers? Is it good for a woman to be among other women? I find that boundaries are still a big issue today in the workplace, and I have even relayed corporate policy to new female workers never to be alone with the opposite sex. RS |
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144 | What should be a woman's boundaries? | Ruth 2:22 | Reighnskye | 131166 | ||
Prayon, Thanks much. I guess I've mostly been pondering corporate safety considerations. Reighnskye |
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145 | What should be a woman's boundaries? | Ruth 2:22 | Reighnskye | 131167 | ||
Aaron, Very insightful. Thanks. Reighnskye |
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146 | What should be a woman's boundaries? | Ruth 2:22 | Reighnskye | 131196 | ||
Prayon, For example, here are a couple of corporate safety guidelines that I've directly encountered in the workplace. I'm wondering if the scriptures speak of these things at all. - 1. Supervisors are restricted from engaging in any sort of course jesting (sexual, racial, religious, etc.), whether or not the listeners may externally appear to be receptive or not. The idea contained herein is that employees who are offended by their supervisors often won't mention their reservations anyway, and will most often quit their jobs before filing a discrimination grievance. Therefore, even well-intentioned jokes of a potentially off-nature are banned, even when the listeners externally appear to be receptive. 2. Females should always be accompanied by a trusted partner (usually also female) when entering and leaving the work facility during off-hours when no one is in the parking lot. Both strangers and work associates may yet pose a safety risk, despite having otherwise safe appearances. - These are just a couple of corporate boundaries produced by the secular realm, which even religious people may wish to apply in the church realm. Would my extension be valid? I'm probably not the most scripturally-based here. Reighnskye |
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147 | How much authority do leaders have? | Ruth 3:5 | Reighnskye | 130892 | ||
To what extent shall we obey leaders and elders? How complete should our submission be to them and to what degree does their authority over us extend? | ||||||
148 | How much authority do leaders have? | Ruth 3:5 | Reighnskye | 131014 | ||
Roger, This scripture unit seems to say to me at least two things: 1. We should submit to our earthly leaders, even though they are corrupt in their hypocrisies. 2. We should not name leaders among the Church, for One is our leader. Would these interpretations be correct? ---- Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples, saying: "The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the chair of Moses; therefore all that they tell you, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds; for they say things and do not do them. "They tie up heavy burdens and lay them on men's shoulders, but they themselves are unwilling to move them with so much as a finger. "But they do all their deeds to be noticed by men; for they broaden their phylacteries and lengthen the tassels of their garments. "They love the place of honor at banquets and the chief seats in the synagogues, and respectful greetings in the market places, and being called Rabbi by men. "But do not be called Rabbi; for One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers. "Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. "Do not be called leaders; for One is your Leader, that is, Christ. "But the greatest among you shall be your servant. (Matthew 23:1-11 NAS95) RS |
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149 | How much authority do leaders have? | Ruth 3:5 | Reighnskye | 131169 | ||
Doc, An interesting verse reference that you offer here. I like to contrast the two versions of NASB and KJV on this one. Another question that arises for me is concerning the powers (archons) here. Shall we restrict these higher powers to human governments only? The reasoning here is that God is the author of every power that exists. Hence, could we extend this notion to non-governmental powers as well? For example, if I stand in the middle of a room with the mayor of Chicago in one corner and a hungry roaring lion in the other corner, which one is the higher power? To which of God's agents should I show the most reverence and/or fear? Each of them wants to be the boss, but which of the two shall I respect the most? ---- Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves. For rulers are not a cause of fear for good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same; for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil. (Romans 13:1-4 NAS95) Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. (Romans 13:1-4 KJV) |
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150 | How much authority do leaders have? | Ruth 3:5 | Reighnskye | 131311 | ||
Doc, So are the different types of authority ranked in any way? Or do they each apply separately to different jurisdictions? For example: Federal/State authority (our government) Parental authority (our family) Corporate authority (our workplace) Religious authority (our church) Who's the most important and who's the least important, when they may disagree with each other? ---- Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. (Romans 13:1-4 KJV) - Reighnskye |
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151 | How much authority do leaders have? | Ruth 3:5 | Reighnskye | 131312 | ||
Hank, Thanks much for your response. This scripture speaks quite precisely to the situation that arises when the ordinances of human government conflict with God's laws. ---- They *said to Him, "Caesar's." Then He *said to them, "Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's; and to God the things that are God's." (Matthew 22:21 NAS95) - Reighnskye |
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152 | Are women to be dependent on men? | Ruth 3:7 | Reighnskye | 130894 | ||
Is the dependency of women upon men more of a cultural thing? How much authority shall the man have over the woman, if any? | ||||||
153 | Are women to be dependent on men? | Ruth 3:7 | Reighnskye | 131031 | ||
Doc, So is this one verse completely and strictly cultural? Does it no longer have a modern day application for us? ---- The women are to keep silent in the churches; for they are not permitted to speak, but are to subject themselves, just as the Law also says. If they desire to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is improper for a woman to speak in church. (1 Corinthians 14:34-35 NAS95) RS |
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154 | What character shall a woman have? | Ruth 3:11 | Reighnskye | 130893 | ||
What marks of character should a godly woman possess? | ||||||
155 | Were woman bought and sold? | Ruth 4:5 | Reighnskye | 130898 | ||
Did ancient Israel buy and sell woman as property for a price? | ||||||
156 | Were woman bought and sold? | Ruth 4:5 | Reighnskye | 131023 | ||
Roger, The association and/or inference that I draw here is virtually identical to your question, albeit on a much grander scale. Indeed, women were treated as the property of men, in the times of ancient Israel, much like land property. Such traditions may even have extended to women in the early New Testament Church. So here is the grander question, within the context of this verse (Ruth 4:5): Does (or should) the culturally biblical treatment of women extend into our modern day and age? Were ancient Israel and the early Church inherently inspired by God to treat women as they did (buying and selling women as property, etc.)? And if so, then to what degree? Or if not, then to what degree do we today still enforce the old ways in smaller degrees? RS |
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157 | Were woman bought and sold? | Ruth 4:5 | Reighnskye | 131171 | ||
Aaron, Your comments are extremely insightful and add an immense amount to broaden my perspective. Now that you mention it, Boaz clearly represents Jesus as the kinsman redeemer. I've always viewed Ruth's role as a gentile (sinner) who converts to Judaism (Christianity). If one adopts a more expansive biblical perspective than what the book of Ruth alone can provide, we may potentially apply some of these other roles as well. Here is just some of my own immediate speculation, if I'm not overly projecting my ideas onto the text here. Naomi (the patriarch Israel) becomes barren with the loss of her two sons (the nations of Judah and Israel). The sinner Ruth (gentile church) converts to Judaism (Christianity) with the aid of Boaz the kinsman redeemer (Jesus). John the Baptist (the Law of Moses) couldn't quite get the job of redemption done, despite his best efforts, so he ended up just pointing the way. ---- And here is just a wild side note with a possible modern day reference, although this would strictly reflect my own personal beliefs. After the reign of King Solomon, his two sons Jeroboam and Rehoboam got into a big fight. Hence, the nation of Israel (the Catholic Church) and the nation of Judah (the Protestant Church) wind up in a near-permanent schism, and are each eventually subjugated and exiled during the Assyrian and Babylonian dominations. The schism of God's people basically amplified an apostasy. Please read the texts here carefully. ---- There was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam continually. (1 Kings 14:30 NAS95) Now in the fourth year of King Hezekiah, which was the seventh year of Hoshea son of Elah king of Israel, Shalmaneser king of Assyria came up against Samaria and besieged it. At the end of three years they captured it; in the sixth year of Hezekiah, which was the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel, Samaria was captured. Then the king of Assyria carried Israel away into exile to Assyria, and put them in Halah and on the Habor, the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes, because they did not obey the voice of the LORD their God, but transgressed His covenant, even all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded; they would neither listen nor do it. (2 Kings 18:9-12 NAS95) At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon went up to Jerusalem, and the city came under siege. And Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon came to the city, while his servants were besieging it. Jehoiachin the king of Judah went out to the king of Babylon, he and his mother and his servants and his captains and his officials. So the king of Babylon took him captive in the eighth year of his reign. He carried out from there all the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house, and cut in pieces all the vessels of gold which Solomon king of Israel had made in the temple of the LORD, just as the LORD had said. Then he led away into exile all Jerusalem and all the captains and all the mighty men of valor, ten thousand captives, and all the craftsmen and the smiths. None remained except the poorest people of the land. (2 Kings 24:10-14 NAS95) The word of the LORD came again to me saying, "And you, son of man, take for yourself one stick and write on it, 'For Judah and for the sons of Israel, his companions'; then take another stick and write on it, 'For Joseph, the stick of Ephraim and all the house of Israel, his companions.' "Then join them for yourself one to another into one stick, that they may become one in your hand. "When the sons of your people speak to you saying, 'Will you not declare to us what you mean by these?' say to them, 'Thus says the Lord GOD, "Behold, I will take the stick of Joseph, which is in the hand of Ephraim, and the tribes of Israel, his companions; and I will put them with it, with the stick of Judah, and make them one stick, and they will be one in My hand."' "The sticks on which you write will be in your hand before their eyes. "Say to them, 'Thus says the Lord GOD, "Behold, I will take the sons of Israel from among the nations where they have gone, and I will gather them from every side and bring them into their own land; and I will make them one nation in the land, on the mountains of Israel; and one king will be king for all of them; and they will no longer be two nations and no longer be divided into two kingdoms. "They will no longer defile themselves with their idols, or with their detestable things, or with any of their transgressions; but I will deliver them from all their dwelling places in which they have sinned, and will cleanse them. And they will be My people, and I will be their God. "My servant David will be king over them, and they will all have one shepherd; and they will walk in My ordinances and keep My statutes and observe them. (Ezekiel 37:15-24 NAS95) I'd be interested in your opinion as well. Reighnskye |
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158 | How much money to purchase a good wife? | Ruth 4:10 | Reighnskye | 130900 | ||
How much did it normally cost for Israelites to buy their wives in the Old Testament? Were women treated as a property tranfer from one owner to another? | ||||||
159 | How much money to purchase a good wife? | Ruth 4:10 | Reighnskye | 131026 | ||
Roger, I find these two short little verses to be quite intriguing. They are also filled with vast implications when compared against each other. The first verse reference that you provide seems to say that a godly and virtuous woman is above and beyond the value of any dollar amount. An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels. (Proverbs 31:10 NAS95) While the second verse reference that you provide seems to display that a lowly whore can be bought and sold for money. So I bought her for myself for fifteen shekels of silver and a homer and a half of barley. (Hosea 3:2 NAS95) RS |
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160 | Are people little "gods" in the bible? | Ps 82:6 | Reighnskye | 133957 | ||
Does the bible refer to people as being little "gods"? | ||||||
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