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NASB | Matthew 10:34 ¶ "Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 10:34 ¶ "Do not think that I have come to bring peace on the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword [of division between belief and unbelief]. [Luke 12:51-53] |
Bible Question:
There is a person in my life that I have a difference of opinion with about debt and ways of life. I love photography and this person has brought up that I spend to much time with this hobby and if I truly love God why isn't all my time spent on God the same with tv. I drawl the line when something I am doing whether it be a hobby or tv starts to interfere with my walk with God. To him owning a house is debt if you owe on it. I think when the bible talks about debt it means living outside your means, out of your budget. Finally my question is what are some of your opinions and can you show me any verses that relate. Thank you:) |
Bible Answer: God . . . richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. NASB 1 Timothy 6:17 You write: "I love photography and this person has brought up that I spend to much time with this hobby and if I truly love God why isn't all my time spent on God the same with tv." Ask your friend where the Bible prohibits all entertainment and recreation. I'm not aware of anything in the Bible that says it is a sin to ride a horse, motorcycle, boat, or bicycle. Or to play baseball, basketball, soccer, etc. Or that it's always a sin to watch TV, listen to the radio, or play a CD. Where does the Bible say we can't collect stamps, play chess or have a hobby such as photography or painting? It just isn't there. This idea that we're supposed to spend all our time on God is just plain silly. Reality and common sense show that to do so is neither necessary nor practical. AMPLIFIED 1 Timothy 6:17 As for the rich in this world, charge them not to be proud and arrogant and contemptuous of others, nor to set their hopes on uncertain riches, but on God, Who richly and ceaselessly provides us with everything for [our] ENJOYMENT. (Emphasis added.) |