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NASB | John 13:10 Jesus *said to him, "He who has bathed needs only to wash his feet, but is completely clean; and you are clean, but not all of you." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 13:10 Jesus said to him, "Anyone who has bathed needs only to wash his feet, and is completely clean. And you [My disciples] are clean, but not all of you." |
Subject: Sin in the life of a believer? |
Bible Note: As a friend, I would only encourage you to consider Hank's words as wise counsel. I read the post in question and it does seem you've come down a little harder than is warrented. When I re-read how incredibly patient our Lord was with his disciples, even after He went to the cross, dying for THEIR sins (as well as yours and mine) these disciples still wanted to make Him an earthly King. So you can see that all of us humans need a great amount of patience and forebearance (that means bear up under). I'm quite certain there are some things in your life of which the Lord is quite ashamed just like there is in my life. It's absolutely ONLY by the Grace of God that any of us make it to Heaven. I don't think any of us even come close to the righteousness as exhibited by Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Melchazidek, the Apostles or any of the other heros in the Bible. Personnaly, I think it's literally impossible because of all the modern distractions of our progressively sinful world, but that's just my opinion. Finally, I would urge you to pray and see if God endorses mine AND Hank's words. I feel sure you'll end up regretting saying those words. I know I did, after the few words of anger and frustration I've posted. I do enjoy sparring with ALL of the Forum's participants, including you so I don't want to see you go. I do hope this message helps and God bless. --Rowdy |