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NASB | 2 Timothy 2:25 with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Timothy 2:25 He must correct those who are in opposition with courtesy and gentleness in the hope that God may grant that they will repent and be led to the knowledge of the truth [accurately understanding and welcoming it], |
Subject: SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH |
Bible Note: Good Morning BradK: Romans 14 exactly nails it - as does your reference to "spiritual maturity" (EPB aside, what an amazing little gem of info THAT was!). Romans 14 speaks of a "weaker" Believer - not necessarily a "new" Believer - but weaker - not as spiritually mature. And he is not to be judged or condemned, simply because he is not as spiritually mature - because he is still doing all things in honor of and for the Lord. But, are the "spiritually mature" obligated, or should I say, MORE obligated to deal with those situations that are NOT in honor of and for the Lord. A member of the church (a single mom) has a teenage daughter (17), who is pregnant with her second out-of-wedlock child. In modern churches the only action taken in this matter is gossip. No authority (Bibilically outlined authority) is determined or applied. The church as a whole is less for it. Does "orthodox Christianity" (for clarity, the ideal not the Community!) over-ride this lapse. Or will this church, as a body, suffer consequences of this lack. Romans 14, to me, implies we have much more responsibility than maintaining core beliefs. Much more responsibility as individuals to our Lord, and much more responsibily to our church. I am a Sabatarian, by personal choice. While I honor my Lord every day - I take Saturday as a complete and total day of rest and fellowship with my God. I do not consider this to be a matter of Salvation, but rather a matter of spiritual maturity. But, technically, since this is one of the 10 Commandments (and therefore, surely part of "orthodox Christianity") is it a part of the core beliefs that has slid away? The past few mornings it has been such a pleasure and delight to watch the sun come up while discoursing with fellow Believers. Thank you for the participation - and have a wonderful day in Him! KSR |