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NASB | John 4:14 but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst; but the water that I will give him will become in him a well of water springing up to eternal life." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 4:14 "But whoever drinks the water that I give him will never be thirsty again. But the water that I give him will become in him a spring of water [satisfying his thirst for God] welling up [continually flowing, bubbling within him] to eternal life." |
Bible Question (short): What would Jesus have you do? |
Question (full): In such an awkward situation, what would Jesus do? I note that he did not even sprinkle the man on the cross next to him. But in my travels I have seen so many different things, I wonder if it is Jesus directing them. And now you have reported what you did, that was satisfactory to both you and that dear sister. But believers do not agreed on these things. The people you fellowship with did not agree with you. What did they think you should do? I imagine they would have you do nothing. But you did not feel comfortable with that, especially because the lady wanted to do something. So you did what you did, but you continue to feel uncomfortable. You ask for thoughts. Here is another thought to consider. People baptize in different ways, to say the least. One which disturbed me was to see a pastor ask the person to walk beyond him in the water and baptize herself. He watched as she went down and came up, alone, untouched by hand. Now, in your situation how would you feel about that sister baptizing herself? How could she do that, you ask. You take a doll to represent her and a container of water. You have her to baptize the doll, or you do it for her. If she did it herself, or if you did it with her, then her hand would get wet and you would not have to sprinkle her. As you know, “sprinkle” and “baptize” are two different things. I assure you I am sincere and not being facetious. Fearful of being attacked, but not facetious. I have not seen this being done, but I would not be surprised to see it. What do you think? |