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NASB | 1 Corinthians 3:4 For when one says, "I am of Paul," and another, "I am of Apollos," are you not mere men? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 3:4 For when one of you says, "I am [a disciple] of Paul," and another, "I am [a disciple] of Apollos," are you not [proving yourselves unchanged, just] ordinary people? |
Subject: Denominations is shameful? |
Bible Note: Yes, I Cor 7 v14-16 spoke of sanctifying grace of the believing spouse to the unbelieving spouse. Yet for this I am unsure. He believes in the saving grace of Christ Jesus. However, I am not sure the degree he believes in Christ Jesus role and the extent he follows what Catholic church teaches. That is, working towards more grace and eventual salvation as they believe in the existence of purgatory. Giving the benefit of a doubt, I see that he believes in the saving grace of Christ alone but feel disappointed that knowing better he yet chooses to follow what I personally believe to be adulterated truths, the practices that are not scriptural just to maintain family roots of the catholic upbringing. I am not accusing him but rather feel exasperated because his allegiance to the old ways weighs me down by his insistence that I must not break free or else it is seen as disunity. I am not allowed to be committed to my own church in terms of involvement. There are deacons and deaconess but I cannot meet them except during office hours which is not practical. My prayer partners soon get tired of my unending tussle, in and out of this cold war. I soon get tired of the topic, submission as I feel oppressed. I am much better not trying to reconcile at his terms but stay in the standoff as the only peaceable state. I feel that I have to take responsibility for my own actions and not blame him and so whatever I decide I consider well enough. When he questions me, I do not readily rebutt but turn to all of you for answers that prepare me for the next questioning. Be ready for answering in due season. Book of Timothy. |