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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: beensetfree Ordered by Verse |
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41 | suggestions for purity ring inscriptions | 1 Tim 4:12 | beensetfree | 63797 | ||
Dear Kristi4252725: Blessings to you and your friend for your renewed commitment to stay pure till marriage. To offer encouragement in your walk I offer the following 2 verses. Whether they are appropriate inscriptions is up to you. They are: Prov 22:11 "He who loves purity of heart and whose speech is gracious, the king is his friend." and 1 Tim 4:12 "Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe." My daughter wears a promise ring and has done so since age 16. It has provided many opportunities to share her faith. I would also recommend 2 books by Joshua Harris. "I Kissed Dating Good-bye" and "Boy meets Girl: Say Hello To Courtship." Both are excellent books. Try not to let the titles scare you off. They are not what they appear to be at first glance. I would also suggest you both choose another person to hold you accountable to your promise. Ideally, someone older than you in age and spiritual maturity and of the same gender. God forgives our sins when we confess and repent (make the choice and follow with action to go the opposite way of the sinful action). I believe He will honor your intentions. Stay in His Word every day. Prepare yourself for the "attack" for surely one will come. Avoid situations that will put you in a vulnerable position of succumbing to the temptation. that is the best thing. And pray, pray, pray. God bless you both! --Beensetfree-- |
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42 | Church is kidnapped to Sodom! | James 2:8 | beensetfree | 58302 | ||
Dear Ivory313: Am greatly distressed by this sad news shared. Will be praying for you in this time of turmoil. Totally am in agreement with Pastor Paul's advice, but agree that you not go alone first time out. This "professor" teaching theology in a seminary MUST be confronted, lovingly but firmly. He is teaching by words and deeds, future pastors/leaders of Christ's Church. He must be corrected for many reasons, but primarily due to the high standard by which he is held due to being a teacher of God's Word and by which he will be judged. There is much at stake! Be strong and courageous in the faith He has given you. God's Word is truly the sword of truth. I also think you have an obligation to go to the Dean of Academics of the seminary while also speaking to the "prof." God bless. | ||||||
43 | Church is kidnapped to Sodom! | James 2:8 | beensetfree | 58489 | ||
JesusFreak508: Noted in your text is a statement, "Our job isn't to judge him." Please see 1 Cor. 5:10-13. The Body of Believers are to hold one another accountable for our sinful actions and we are to judge one another, rebuke when necessary, and when repentance occurs restore the offender to fellowship in the Body of Christ. Also noted in your text you mention the "offense created in you." We must get the focus off of how we are offended! The focus and bigger picture is the offense to Christ and His Church. Thus the need for Ivory313 to speak to the sinning professor and for the professor to step down. Not because the prof. has offended Ivory313, but because of the offense to God! And you are right on when you say, "pray for him." Pray God is merciful and doesn't strike him where he stands for his sin and for continuing to teach theology to future pastors. | ||||||
44 | Church is kidnapped to Sodom! | James 2:8 | beensetfree | 58632 | ||
Good points JesusFreak. I understand your point of view. I completely agree that any "confrontation" by any one to another must be done with a broken heart, tears, and humbleness. Lord forgive any of us if we do anything so difficult as holding a brother/sister accountable for their actions with a smile on our faces and in our hearts, and rubbing our hands together with glee. If the sinner repents and is forgiven, of course restoration is a must! May all of us be forgiven for our hard-heartedness but may we all have the courage, in humility, to be firm when necessary. (Which of course is often interpreted as hard-heartedness...by some.) Blessings to all. This is an intereseting forum! | ||||||
45 | Fullment of Prophecy? | Revelation | beensetfree | 71280 | ||
Our pastor said in a recent sermon that Saddam Hussein was rebuilding Babylon and has been for the last 23 years. He said this is in fulfillment of prophecy. Can anyone tell me what prophecy this is supposedly fulfilling? Anyone have any thoughts or opinions on this statement? Thank you and bless you. Beensetfree |
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46 | Fullment of Prophecy? | Revelation | beensetfree | 71339 | ||
Searcher: I very much appreciate your note and the Godly advice you point to. I do try to check out all he says. I'll will try to follow up on what prophecy he claims is being fulfilled. Thank you and bless you. Beensetfree |
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