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AMPLIFIED 2015 | Job 21:15 'Who [and what] is the Almighty, that we should serve Him? And what would we gain if we plead with Him?' [Ex 5:2] |
Subject: Pragmatism is of the World |
Bible Note: Hi, Ray. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. :) Though it was my impression that Hank's post was strictly tongue-in-cheek, you posted some interesting things to think about. I was curious about this statement you made: "How about us? Are we going to make Him King of our lives? This is an important pronoun of Deity. It is a thing (pronoun) to consider carefully, pragmatically." Now I have to admit, not being as knowledgeable as some on the forum I am still trying to understand the term "pragmatism" and get a general idea of what it encompasses. For that reason I can't really address that entire statement. However, I am curious as to your thought that somehow we have the ability to make Christ the King of our lives. It seems to equal Country Girl's statement that Hank was replying to. Please don't think I am nit-picking here. (That's a weird phrase...has anyone ever really picked a nit? What IS a nit? Is that like those tiny things monkeys like to eat?) I honestly do believe that I understand what it is you (and Country Girl) are wanting to convey (and please correct me if I'm wrong). I'm just wondering if this might be a better way to express it: Jesus Christ is the eternal King. He is Ruler over all things. He is King of my life. As such, I acknowledge His kingship through my obedience to His commands. (1 Tim 1:15) This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. (1Tim 1:16) However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him to everlasting life. (1Tim 1:17) Now to the KING eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen (1 Tim 6:13) I urge you in the sight of God who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus who witnessed the good confession before Pontius Pilate, (1 Tim 6:14) that you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until the appearing, (1 Tim 6:15) which He will manifest in His own time, He who is the blessed and only Potentate (Sovereign), the KING of kings and Lord of lords, (1 Tim 6:16) who alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see, to whom be honor and everlasting power. Amen. NKJ He IS the King. To say that I must make Him king of my life is to say that failure to do so makes Him NOT king of my life. I do not possess the power to either place Him on any throne (whether my heart or elsewhere) or to dethrone Him (since He already is King). So the real issue is not whether I make Him king of my life (something already existing) but to what degree I submit my life to His kingship. Or so go my thoughts on the subject. I hope they make sense. If not, please see Hank. :) In Christ, Karen |