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NASB | Colossians 1:21 ¶ And although you were formerly alienated and hostile in mind, engaged in evil deeds, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Colossians 1:21 ¶ And although you were at one time estranged and alienated and hostile-minded [toward Him], participating in evil things, |
Subject: What We Mean by Choice |
Bible Note: Dear Ed, Jonathan Edwards treats of this, as to what feeds the mind, resulting in a choice, of a thing that "seems right." You describe it correctly: that our knowledge (correct or otherwise), our affections (fixed on God or something else), our reason (sound or otherwise), contribute to the choices we make; i.e., the mind in action (the will). Plus there is the world, the flesh, and the devil. There's a synergistic aspect of our faith: We pursue Him (1 Corinthians 9:24-27; 2 Timothy 2:5; Colossians 1:29), because He is the author and finisher of our faith (Psalm 138:8; 1 Corinthians 1:7-8; Philippians 1:6; Hebrews 12:2a). To that end we petition Him daily (Mark 9:24; Luke 17:5) that He would grant grace (power) to persevere. This is also why we examine ourselves (1 Corinthians 11:28; Galatians 6:4) to insure that we are in the faith. The book of Hebrews treats of this thing that could happen, turning away from Christ, back to the old, comfortable, idols.; a loosening of our grip, like the church in Ephesus. Thank you for the anecdotes. I've seen the same sort of things (in churches, in prisons, and in friendships). I still pray for many of these who have slipped away into apostasy. Perhaps they will return to our Lord. In Him, Doc |
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