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NASB | 1 Corinthians 3:17 If any man destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him, for the temple of God is holy, and that is what you are. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 3:17 If anyone destroys the temple of God [corrupting it with false doctrine], God will destroy the destroyer; for the temple of God is holy (sacred), and that is what you are. |
Subject: Taking ones own life |
Bible Note: Greetings D! I nearly fell over when I got your post in my e-mail! It has been a long time . . . How are you and yours? This passage has intrigued me a bit, though not from the suicide angle. In all we do, even discipline, we are called to "edify" one another. I think that in our interaction with others, "destroying" is what happens more frequently though. Those whose faith is immature or weak are often shaken or abused by those more "mature" or "Scripturally informed" . . . just as the Lord was tender, gentle and full of compassion, I see the need for this in my attitude toward those who have not gotten very far in their journey with the Lord. Great to hear from you - keep posting! Blessings, t |