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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: Greetings, S.T. and Bub; Bestiality isn't a sin because the Law mentions it; it's a sin because of Genesis 1 and Romans 1. God's intent is clear from these passages. God's law is written on our minds and in our hearts (Jeremiah 31:33), not in the Torah. We have the gift of the Holy Spirit to help us to discern it (John 14:26). Jesus told his followers to follow his commands (John 14:21), not the commands the Father gave Moses. And we have the grace of God and the shed blood of Christ to cover us when we make a mistake in knowing or following them (see, for example, the New Testament). Is there anything in the Law about posing for pornographic photos? Or taking them? Or selling them? Or creating computer-generated kiddie porn? How about eating peyote buttons to get high? Growing, harvesting or selling opium poppies? Smoking hash? Giving a kid a cigarette or a little nip of whiskey? Or hacking into someone else's computer just for kicks? Writing a computer virus? Buying or selling a lottery ticket? Most Christians will agree that most of these are sins with no Law to guide us. Not meaning to speak for Johnny, I would guess his hostility is directed toward the heresy you are promoting. Read Galatians for some real hostility toward Judaizers. You can't expect Christians to welcome the spectre of works-righteousness or the heavy yoke of the Law. Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |