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NASB | Acts 2:17 'AND IT SHALL BE IN THE LAST DAYS,' God says, 'THAT I WILL POUR FORTH OF MY SPIRIT ON ALL MANKIND; AND YOUR SONS AND YOUR DAUGHTERS SHALL PROPHESY, AND YOUR YOUNG MEN SHALL SEE VISIONS, AND YOUR OLD MEN SHALL DREAM DREAMS; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 2:17 'AND IT SHALL BE IN THE LAST DAYS,' says God, 'THAT I WILL POUR OUT MY SPIRIT UPON ALL MANKIND; AND YOUR SONS AND YOUR DAUGHTERS SHALL PROPHESY, AND YOUR YOUNG MEN SHALL SEE [divinely prompted] VISIONS, AND YOUR OLD MEN SHALL DREAM [divinely prompted] DREAMS; |
Subject: Discuss "a form of godliness?" |
Bible Note: Greetings Hank! I agree, these practices are still needing to be recognized and "condemned," however, I feel the need to become aware of other ways "a form of godliness" can creep into the church. I don't think our adversay will be as obvious as a wolf when he attempts to raid the flock! Recently, I was involved in a presentation of the "misapplication" or incomplete application of Scripture. It was very enlightening. How easily we can be tricked into believing we are being "godly" when in fact, we are far from it! This Forum is an excellent way for believers to interface with one another and challenge ourselves in light of God's Word. I was brought up believing certain theologies and those long held beliefs limited my ability to accept what God was trying to teach me about Himself. The process is continuing and my faith grows as I exercise it in obedience to Him. But I often wonder if it would have taken so long for God to get my attention if I wasn't so committed to MY theology instead of to MY God, Jesus! I realize that the examples I initailly suggested were perhaps stretching the envelope for some on this Forum. Please accept my apologies for any distress. I hope that participants will continue to examine their own lives for "forms of godliness" and deal with them appropriately! In Christ's love, Momma |