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41 | Does Paul contradict Jesus? | John 6:70 | LuckyCharm | 70957 | ||
Does Paul contradict Jesus? "But now I am writing you that you must not associate with anyone who calls himself a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a slanderer, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat." (1 Cor 5:11) "Jesus answered, 'It is the one to whom I will give this piece of bread when I have dipped it in the dish.' Then, dipping the piece of bread, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, son of Simon." (John 13:26) "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?" (2 Cor 6:14-15) "Then Jesus replied, 'Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!' (He meant Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, who, though one of the Twelve, was later to betray him.)" (John 6:70-71) So, my question is: Are we to avoid "toxic" people, or are we to welcome them as Jesus did, into our inner circles, even though their presence may threaten to jeopardize our health, work, family obligations, etc.? --Cheryl |
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42 | 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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43 | Who caused injury in order to rescue? | John 9:1 | LuckyCharm | 41693 | ||
I can't think of any such example. But we are told that a man was born blind from birth "so that the works of God might be displayed in him." Peace, --Cheryl |
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44 | Human misery and the presence of God | John 9:1 | LuckyCharm | 41694 | ||
Hi Francisco, Your question reminds me of a poem I saw, written by a young woman shortly after 9/11: ONE NATION UNDER GOD God where were you yesterday? I looked for you everywhere You were so hard to find my father came home from Bible study dropped his car keys, a bag of groceries, his Bible to the counter and looked at me "This is a crazy world," he said in a voice pained and flat I did not understand until he turned on the T.V. God did you see? the television flashed black and white footage two hijacked planes flying into New York crashing into the World Trade twin towers God where were you? when New Yorkers ran through the streets tucking their faces in their shirts and ash and smoke, death and dying all around in my America? a women on the radio said it was like confetti white confetti falling from the skies I thought of Virginia's white snows in winter the silvery fall from the skies was that what death was like? Virginia winter confetti there were men, women did you see them God? jumping from the buildings like birds with clipped wings did you hold their hands when they made the leap into your world? the Trade buildings came tumbling down like a child's wooden block tower God did you see? another hijacked plane crashed into the Pentagon and still another crash in Pennsylvania? were you sitting next to the woman who called her husband on the cell phone and said good bye did you know there were children at school studying Geometry, History - the neat type-set of grammar texts did you know some of these children came home, fatherless or motherless, changed in one day? God I tried to eat yesterday but my bowl of cereal tasted like and ash and death God I tried to sleep yesterday but my heart hurt and I kept waking to the memories of police officers pulling people from the wreckage like treasures from a buried chest brave firefighters choking on smoke and tears fighting the fires, the death Americans saving themselves, each other and then I found you God later " Attack on America" was the headline I tried to say it out loud but the words sounded strange on my lips in my America? land of the free , the 4th of July, desert storm, the America I pledged to in grade school the 50 stars I counted over and over from my desk the flag I learned to fold in Girl Scouts parades and campaign buttons, the field trips to DC museums and monuments the pride in my voice on the trip to Europe when the German man asked where I was from and I smiled back and answered "Ich bin von den Vereinigten Staaten" "one nation under God-Liberty and Justice for all" dear God this all happened in my America did you see the tears of Americans I thought I heard you crying with the country You were with us yesterday and today when we move through the debris waking from a terrible dream yesterday is a toss and tangle of sheets Mayor Guiliani is on the screen his face is drawn like a dark curtain his shaking hand is squeezed by another leader and he speaks sadly but proudly insists we go back to life live as normal as possible eat at restaurants, drink coffee at cafes talk, walk the streets holding hands but also pray, give blood pull the last of the living from the rubble God this happened in my America but so did the saving, the prayer services the candlelight vigils the long line to donate blood the officers giving their lives You were with us yesterday God you are with us today and I need to feel you, remember the saving in my America because my dad said this is a crazy world and I'm only 22 God learning to put trust in a world I can't always trust for now I'll put my trust in you and my trust in America because this is still my America my waving flag of the stars and stripes, my promised freedom God I see you so clearly today You are holding my America crying for my America opening your hands You set my America free because we are ready to fly on our own because God was with us yesterday and God lives in America today --Kirsten Porter |
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45 | How does the devil tempt us? | John 13:27 | LuckyCharm | 65471 | ||
We are told that Satan "entered into" Judas just before he betrayed Jesus. What does this mean? Can Satan or other evil spirits enter into people and control them? Can they read our thoughts? Can they simply tempt us subtly without gaining access to our inner being? Does it make a difference whether one is a believer or not? I have heard many answers to these questions over time, but am specifically interested in any applicable Scripture references. Thanks in advance to any who may respond, --Cheryl |
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46 | How does Satan communicate with us? | John 13:27 | LuckyCharm | 65543 | ||
Thanks for the response, and all the helpful Scripture references, Rich-h-Him! You mentioned Jesus' temptation in the wilderness -- in that case, Satan actually spoke to Him aloud (if we read the text literally). But I don't believe I've ever heard Satan speaking audibly to me. So I was kinda wondering, does he just whisper really softly? Does he get "into my head" and put ideas there? Does he speak through other people, or influence their behavior for his own ends? If so, how would he get them to say and do things? Just wondering, --Cheryl |
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47 | How does Satan influence us? | John 13:27 | LuckyCharm | 65567 | ||
Thanks, inmyheart. Powerful verses you cite... But I was really looking for insight as to how Satan operates (from Scripture, of course). Can he cause my neighbor to do something thoughtless, tempting me to anger? Can he cause a friend to lie to me, planting bitterness in my heart? Can he put evil thoughts in my mind?? Any input is appreciated! --Cheryl |
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48 | What is story in the book of John? | John 14:1 | LuckyCharm | 44939 | ||
Jesus was in the Upper Room celebrating the Passover with His disciples when this conversation took place. Peter had just asked Him where He was going, and why Peter couldn't follow Him. John 14:1 begins "Do not let your hearts be troubled..." So it seems to me He was addressing the group, explaining that He was going to prepare a place for them. Thomas interjects in verse 5, saying that if they didn't know where He was going, how could they know the way there? Apparently he still didn't get the picture -- Jesus was trying to prepare them for His death, but they were looking for a map. Jesus knew this was going to be His last chance to talk to them about the things that really mattered, but it took a while before they understood that He was talking about His death. Does this help? --Cheryl |
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49 | Help me understand John 14:1-7 | John 14:1 | LuckyCharm | 44944 | ||
Are you asking why the word is variously translated "heart" and "hearts" in verse 1? The Greek word "kardia" is used in the Gospels to refer to the generic heart, as in "slow in heart to believe" (Luke 24:25), a specific person's heart, as in "[Mary] pondered them all in her heart" (Luke 2:19), and in a plural sense, as in "their heart was hardened" (Mark 6:52). In John 14:1, the construction is actually "Let not be troubled of you the heart," according to my interlinear Greek New Testament, so the operative word here is actually "you," if we want to determine whether Jesus was addressing His words to the group at large, or to a particular disciple. The word for "you" used in verse 1 is exactly the same as the one used later in John 15:18, where He is clearly speaking to the group as a whole ("the world hateth you"), as well as in 16:4-5, for two examples. I hope I have understood your question correctly. Does this help? --Cheryl |
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50 | Explain Romans 1/8 | Rom 1:8 | LuckyCharm | 44721 | ||
"Through Christ, God's love and forgiveness are sent to us; through Christ, our thanks are sent to God." The faith of the Roman church was well-known throughout the world. "By this all men will know you are My disciples...." Peace, --Cheryl |
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51 | Are gays/lesbians bound for hell? | Rom 5:8 | LuckyCharm | 41282 | ||
Hello Marquita, Let me start by saying that I feel for you, having to struggle with the weight of this heartrending burden... The first question you need to answer for yourself is: Is this conviction you're feeling coming from the Holy Spirit, or from some well-meaning but overscrupulous fellow Christian, or maybe from the Holy Spirit speaking through your fellow Christians? You need to get with God and His word and do some honest and fearless soul-searching, because He wants the best for you, and you will never be happy with less. Having said that, I will say that I would never presume to say who's going to hell and who isn't. The Bible does provide some very clear guidelines in some areas, and yet in some the lines are not quite so clear, and we need to meditate prayerfully in order to discern God's perfect will for our own lives and souls. There are a few web sites I wanted to share with you that may be helpful: http://members.aol.com/gunnyding/christ.htm http://www.dignityusa.org/faq.html#3 http://www.melwhite.org/biblesays.html http://members.aol.com/gunnyding/christ4.htm These sites present a different viewpoint than what you're probably used to hearing from "mainstream" Christianity. I am not saying that they will contain the answer for your own situation. I am only presenting them as a possible alternative viewpoint. Only God holds the destiny of your soul in His hands. I pray He will give you light for your path, and peace in your heart as you choose His will and His ways. In His Grip, Cheryl |
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52 | Dying to self | Rom 12:1 | LuckyCharm | 108897 | ||
Hello, all.... I ran across this anonymous poem at LivingSacrifice.net, and wanted to solicit feedback from other Christians. It's a beautiful poem, but isn't there also much to be said for speaking out, taking a stand against unrighteousness, etc.? Looking forward to your thoughts.... --Cheryl Living Sacrifice - A Biblical Truth As Christians, we're called to give ourselves to God as a "living sacrifice." The Apostle Paul helps us understand this truth in his letter to the believers in Rome: I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (Romans 12:1-2) Living Sacrifice - Dying to Self So, how do we truly present ourselves to God as a living sacrifice? In a nutshell, we must die to our prior selves. This concept is wonderfully presented in this anonymous poem… When you are forgotten, neglected, or purposely set at naught, and you don't sting or hurt with the oversight, but your heart is happy being counted worthy to suffer for Christ; That is dying to self. When your good is evil spoken of, when your wishes are crossed, your advice disregarded, your opinion ridiculed, and you refuse to let anger rise in your heart or even defend yourself, but take it all in patient, loving silence; That is dying to self. When you lovingly and patiently bear any disorder, any irregularity, any annoyance; when you can stand face to face with waste, folly, extravagance, spiritual insensibility, and endure it as Jesus did; That is dying to self. When you are content with any food, and offering, any raiment, any climate, any society, any solitude, any interruption by the will of God; That is dying to self. When you never care to refer to yourself in conversation or record your own good works or itch after commendation, when you can truly love to be unknown; That is dying to self. When you can see your brother prosper and have his needs met, and can honestly rejoice with him in spirit and feel no envy, nor question God, while your own needs are far greater and you are in desperate circumstances; That is dying to self. When you can receive correction and reproof from one of less stature than yourself and can humbly submit, inwardly as well as outwardly, finding no rebellion or resentment rising up within your heart; That is dying to self. |
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53 | Meekness synonymous with sacrifice? | Rom 12:1 | LuckyCharm | 108909 | ||
Thanks, prayon! In a way, the poem seems to be describing someone who is silent and non-confrontational in the face of any circumstance. Someone who is passive, rather than active, in life. Someone who would, for example, eat what is served at a restaurant without complaint, even if it were not what was ordered. Or would accept an unfair law, perhaps, without working strenuously for its repeal. Am I just reading it wrong? I can think of several well-known examples where Jesus Himself didn't just meekly accept whatever came His way.... --Cheryl |
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54 | Bearing arms as a Christian | Rom 13:4 | LuckyCharm | 103875 | ||
As a member of the Armed Forces currently serving in Iraq, how can I, as a Christian, faithfully live out Jesus's command to love my enemies, turn the other cheek, etc., in the wake of the recent downed helicopters and other attacks? Can I in good conscience bear arms as a Christian, when Jesus on the one hand says "he who lives by the sword will die by the sword," but on the other hand the lives of my fellow soldiers and of innocent civilians may someday depend on my willingness to fight? --Cheryl |
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55 | Reliability of the Bible? | 1 Cor 15:3 | LuckyCharm | 40872 | ||
Regarding Bible tampering: Someone elsewhere has put the following question to me: "The entire book of Joshua, for example, is written to justify Judah's claim to the northern territories during the political vacuum created by the collapse of Assyria. The archaeological record indicates that the various cities of Canaan did not fall at the same times, nor all at Hebrew hands. The entire book of Daniel is also false from start to finish. For a New Testament example, Paul in I Cor. says that Peter was the first to see the risen Jesus, denying that there was any such scene as women at the empty tomb: this is to undercut the Magdalenic faction among early Christians." Does anyone have any information on these objections, or suggestions for further research? Thank you, Cheryl |
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56 | 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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57 | 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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58 | 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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59 | Filling up what is lacking? | Col 1:24 | LuckyCharm | 44697 | ||
I was wondering about this verse in light of Heb 10:10-14: "By that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. And every priest stands ministering daily and offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. But this Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God, from that time waiting till His enemies are made His footstool. For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified." How is it that we "fill up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions," when He has already offered the perfect sacrifice? Thanks, Cheryl |
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60 | Does it include all suffering? | Col 1:24 | LuckyCharm | 44783 | ||
Thank you for your very well-delineated answer, Makarios! I was wondering, though: Would these sufferings that constitute a share in Christ's sufferings only be those that result directly from our efforts to share the Good News? Haven't there been many who have patiently borne sickness and other misfortunes "for His sake," and is this Scripturally sound? Pope John Paul II's apostolic letter on suffering says, "One can say that with the passion of Christ all human suffering has found itself in a new situation. And it is as though Job had foreseen this when he said: "I know that my Redeemer lives...," (Job 19:25) and as though he had directed towards it his own suffering, which without the Redemption could not have revealed to him the fullness of its meaning." Jacob Muller said that it is more than “suffering for the sake of Christ (in tribulation and persecution), or in imitation of Christ. It means all suffering, bodily or spiritual, which overtakes the believer by virtue of his new manner of life, his ‘Christ life’ in a world unbelieving and hostile to Christ.” Do the sufferings of Christ in which we share include not only His passion and death on the cross, but also His suffering at seeing the Father's house turned into a den of thieves, or at seeing His beloved friend Lazarus dead, or when the nine lepers failed to show gratitude for their healing? Is our sharing in these types of sufferings also a share in the suffering of Christ? --Cheryl |
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