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NASB | Matthew 26:29 "But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father's kingdom." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 26:29 "But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father's kingdom." |
Subject: What is 'the fruit of the vine'? |
Bible Note: Greetings Hank and EdB! Call me an old button pusher! Thanks for your response EdB - You KNOW I was "stirring things up!" Just as alcohol pushes your (justifiably so)hot buttons, legalism pushes mine. I don't believe in "cheap grace." There is a cost of discipleship. Being led by the Spirit is not the same as being led by the letter of the law. Jesus came to set us free from that, to choose to live a life with Him. And yes, as ourbodies are the temples He resides in, we have an awesome responsibility to "decorate" it a way that will be pleasing to Him. Obviously, God's Word is our guide and when we are determined to walk with Him, He will show us what is pleasing or acceptable to Him. I'm not going to condemn a Christian brother or sister because they choose to drink or not drink. Certainly I agree with you that ANY behavior or choice which diminishes the glory of Jesus in me is wrong (but I also include a legalistic attitude here for I experienced the results of this personally) Is the Holy Spirit incapable of showing me what is pleasing to Him? Does he need any help? I think you are pushing the envelope, albeit in jest or not, by suggesting that liberty in Christ is license. Respectfully in Him, Mommapbs |