Subject: why five stones |
Bible Note: Hi Doc, Thanks for the input. I do think it is a slight over reaction to use terms such as "presumptuous" and "highly dangerous ground". First let me say that I have read many of your posts and have great respect for you and your understanding of God and the scriptures. You have a brilliant academic mind and a desire for truth and precision in dividing the word of God accurately. This is not flattery or patronization just an observation. Although this is typical of people with a certain personality type or gifting I have rarely seen it to the degree it is in you. You will no doubt have difficulty with that statement as it is not stated clearly in scripture. It is an observation. People with specific gifts and abilities often do not understand the gifts and abilities that are operating in others but not in them. Although I believe you will probably throw this out completely I still feel it is important to state. Now to deal with the facts. If I were to state with certainty what I thought the purpose of David picking up five smooth stones was, that would be presumptuous. I did not. I believe there is a liberty to look at possible meanings. In fact that it is profitable to search and question drawing conclusions but all the while differentiating between what scripture clearly states and what is just meditating on the scriptures and allowing the Holy Spirit to lead us into the truth. John 16:13 "But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come. AND 1 John 2:27 As for you, the anointing which you received from Him abides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you; but as His anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you abide in Him. AND Ps 145:5 On the glorious splendor of Your majesty And on Your wonderful works, I will meditate. AND Ps 77:12 I will meditate on all Your work And muse on Your deeds. As for "highly dangerous ground" If I were to draw on occult power and call it Christian ministry, that would be highly dangerous ground. If I were to lead someone to believe that something other than the work of the cross and our holy Savior Jesus Christ could bring salvation, that would be highly dangerous ground. So although I do respect your opinion I think I will pass on it this time. Respectfully Meta |