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NASB | Mark 9:38 ¶ John said to Him, "Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to prevent him because he was not following us." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 9:38 ¶ John said to Him, "Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to stop him because he was not accompanying us [as Your disciple]." [Luke 9:49, 50] |
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Bible Note: Hi Doc, From reading most of the thread on denominations, the theme has been that of doctrines and not of unbelievers. If it were talking about heathens, sects or cults then 2 Cor. 6 would apply. Not everyone in the body of Christ is at the same level. We each have our own faith as we will and as Christ has given to us. Some are at a point where the Holy Spirit has not educated them yet or as Paul puts it, still drinking milk. And this will depend upon their willingness to move forward which again Paul exhorts us to move on, (Heb 6:1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Heb 6:2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.) But, they are still our brothers and we should lift them up to the Lord. Not keep slicing each other’s throat, especially in public that it may destroy any. For, I too am your brother and when observing behavior or spirit that is not profitable it is the duty of a brother to exhort others. Just as we all have seen exhortation on the forum before, this is no new thing. It is not the way of salvation that has come under fire but the more meaty aspects of our Christian walk. If I said that Adam had red skin, someone would ask what shade of red. It’s called the splitting of hairs or endless genealogies. But divisions about things are not healthy to another's walk. I don’t believe that I am the only one reading between the lines, am I? A really regrettable item is the grate one gets dragged over when someone tries to point out heretical doctrines of a Very Popular Church. The forum calls this a type of bashing but Rev. 18:4 warns to come out of her. (And I did read a couple of posts ago where you did an excellent job about many being burned for one’s belief.) But, this also is our vocation. There are some very intelligent folks here and their wisdom shines through and we are all blessed by their wisdom and this is a great gift from our Father. There are also many, “I believe it says” types also, giving opinions that are unfounded or un-researched. If Paul were alive today and was writing an epistle to the church based on his readings of some postings, surely his tone would not be as gentle. With a sincere desire to see the church fitted together, terrib Thanks for your wisdom, you are one of those I mentioned above. Now, don't go out and buy a new hat. :-) |
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