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NASB | 1 Corinthians 9:25 Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 9:25 Now every athlete who [goes into training and] competes in the games is disciplined and exercises self-control in all things. They do it to win a crown that withers, but we [do it to receive] an imperishable [crown that cannot wither]. |
Subject: self control / spirit control |
Bible Note: Simchat all orthodox Jews do consider the Kabbalah as mysticism and ofr me to argue that point any further would be silly. However your right there are some that follow some of the teachings but even they will confess it as mysticism. I guess my real concern is that on to a Christian forum your expounding ideas found in Jewish mysticism without warning those your doing such. If nothing else it could confuse those that have no idea of where your coming from. As John has said a basic tenet here is Sola Scriptura, or the bible stand alone when we go to an writing to explain the Bible we get on dangerous ground especially when the one were using is steeped in what is known to be mysticism. That then raises another question, why do it? If your purpose is purely to disseminate knowledge then I think a caution or warning would be a precursor to your comments. Without such your motivates come into question. Your last paragraph really worries me. I read it to be saying Jesus was more concerned about today than the eternity or the final state of the eternal soul. Nothing could be further from the truth. Jesus’ whole ministry was based on the reality of eternal damnation as a consequence of unrighteous living and a broken relationship with the Father. Including nature and wisdom and trees in you view of the Godhead is quickly approaching a gnosticism wrapped in a Kabbalah package. I think you said or implied you aren’t from the root of Abraham, I take that to mean you weren’t born a Jew. I then assume you’re a gentile possibly Christian that became fascinated with the Jewish culture and heritage, and you now find yourself more closely aligned as Messianic Jew rather than gentile Christians. Is that correct? EdB |