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NASB | Romans 12:1 Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 12:1 Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship. |
Subject: HELP ME PLEASE...I am not content! |
Bible Note: Cajam: My wife reads what I write, usually later in the evening. Mrs. Justme shows me my many misspelled words, and typo errors, and offers suggestions. She also is a good person to see into spiritual issues that I don't pick up on. I prayed this morning for wisdom in responding to you. I read all the notes from yesterday, that went back and forth after I signed off. I paid special attention to Hanks response to you too. Today is a new day. My opinion is that after 10 months and 116 posts you need to put something about yourself in the Update User Info. We know nothing about you whatsoever. Perhaps this might make me feel you were more a part in wanting to participate with openess, as most of the regulars on the Forum have, please. I am not the Holy Spirit to convict you of sin. I can say if you ask Jesus to show your sin, the Holy Spirit will reveal sin, if there is any to reveal. Scripture says Pride goes before the fall. Could pride be an area to explore, perhaps? I can tell you have a problem with authority. Lockman has made rules they expect to be followed. Several times Hank made some noteworthy remarks that you seem to have ignored. Hank is the who Lockman has asked to oversee this Forum. I will respect Hank. I will respect his authority, or I will have the personal integrity to leave. My observation is you got a lot of attention yesterday. Cajam, you spent a lot of time on the Forum yesterday, what positive points of Jesus' did you share? What encouragement did you give to someone who was looking for something positive in this dialogue. How did the the love of Jesus who lives in you, shine forth? Cajam, what do you hope to accomplish in this Bible Study Forum? Ask yourself, what am I doing here? My hope for you, is to become a brother who contributes in a way that shows you are a compassionate, kind, respectful, Christian. I hope the same for me and all who are involved with this Forum as well. Now as for asking me to state your sin. You do not make a clear understandable statement, or request. The end of your note says you don't need convienced of anything. Then you say that if you can't judge your self then why should I let you judge me. This is not even clear thinking, and how would you suggest I respond to a double minded persons request, that does not make sence? This is a prime example of what several people have brought to your attention. This kind of communication is not worthy of spending all day on the coumputer, or the public viewing in the Bible Study Forum. When all you accomplish is getting folkes dander stirred up, and making yourself become so frustrated that you don't make logical questions, you need to ask yourself what am I doing this for. Perhaps you need some personal contact with people, whom you can have contact with. Perhaps you are seeking attention or reassurance that you beliefs are within acceptable Christianity. Cajam, I don't wish you anything but God's will for your life. I think you have some strong potential. I know you need to take some time and assimilate all that went on yesterday, and spend some time asking God to show you a better way to communicate and minister to others. I sincerly hope this helps heal some wounds, and we all will learn and grow from this long restricted, dialogue. I have spent time with you that I hope this does some good to help you grow. Peace to you Cajam. justme |