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NASB | Mark 16:18 they will pick up serpents, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 16:18 they will pick up serpents, and if they drink anything deadly, it will not hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will get well." |
Bible Question:
Hi,Doc... Thank you for answering my question and for providing the excellent link! I hope you don't mind if I use this link in my MSN web space. http://spaces.msn.com/members/bjc10/ There is so much confusion out there regarding Christianity! I was riding along at being Fundamental in my beliefs till I came up against fierce opposition from friends and family. I am torn between pleasing those around me and following the biblical Word. For example: Luk 14:26 "If anyone comes to Me, and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be My disciple. Luk 14:27 "Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple. and: Luk 9:61 Another also said, "I will follow You, Lord; but first permit me to say good-bye to those at home." Luk 9:62 But Jesus said to him, "No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God." I know in my heart that it will take great sacrifice on my part. I am so weak and confused right now, but I belong to Jesus and He will never let me go. So, the question is whether to be Biblical or Cultural or a combination of both. I have heard it said that very few will enter the Kingdom of Heaven and I can see why when they must choose to give up their life for Jesus. Thanks again, Malley |
Bible Answer: Malley, God's day to you and may I add my welcome to the SBF, There is great danger when one reduces parts of (or all) the Bible to being cultural. This passage came to mind "But I want you to be free from concern. One who is unmarried is concerned about the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord; but one who is married is concerned about the things of the world, how he may please his wife, his interests are divided" (1 Cor 7:32-34a). This is natural ... because if I don't seek the interest of my wife, home life is tough. Last night, I went to church (to please Him), but didn't stay for choir practice (to minister to her and our sick grandchild). It is priorities ... love God first (Matt 22:36-37) and it will mean others take second place, even if they are Christians. I think if we put family ahead of God, we violate the Scripture you cited. I hope I helped, Searcher |