Bible Question:
Hi CDBJ, I appreciate your prompt reply with a few quotations from the Bible.Though the urge inside me was to immediately air my views on the few points mentioned by you, I was unable to do so until now due to time constraint. I feel that animosity was present in your reply; appended below are just two excerpts and my comments: 1 You said:"With a point system the only one impressed is the one cranking out the points not a Holy God." My comments:Before I read your reply I believe my mind was in a state of peace , happiness and always looking forward to make progress in my studies of the truth. But now after digesting all that you have so kindly imparted,I am not so sure of my own mind-is it still stable or going the cranky way? 2.You said:"The reason that I commented on your salutation was because it was the only part of your question that wasn't contrary to Scripture. If possibly your method of being in Christ happened to follow the same line as your question then there would be another issue that should be addressed." My comments:My innocent question was judged to be contrary to Scripture and I was harshly admonished.Now my salutation is under suspect.What comes next? I am envious of you that God has guided you well to acquire a very sound knowledge of the Bible.As for me,my hunger for God's precios Words was insatiable but now I am having second thought.Because if I were to be too well versed in God's Words I might suffer the consequential tendency or inclination to be critical and confrontational instead of extending a helpful hand to guide those who are not so fortunate to be well versed in the Words of our Lord. If my innocent question posted on7-4-04 has caused you to feel the way you have demonstrated yourself in words, I tender my appologies herewith and I would take this opportunity to assure you that there was no intention what so ever to cause ill feeling except to seek guidance. |
Bible Answer: FytRobert: May I extend to you my sincere understanding, of you most likely feel. To be slam-dunked by edged remarks is not where I come from, or was taught by Scripture, how Christians are to treat oneanother. To your question. How I understand you, is that by "points" is which pleases God most? Am I on the right path so far? I hope so. I have wondered at times which was most importand prayer or reading the Bible. I am no different than most men who are considered Senior Citizens, at least I hope not anyway. I admit there are times that Bible reading is not easy due to my mood or personal pressures or sin. There are times I don't want to pray, and it might be that I was curt with my wife and that stiffles prayer, believe you me it does. So my answer is it all depends. I do think prayer is personal comunication that is vital for being able to read the Bible, so God can speak to me. Then if my heart is not right before God, then Bible reading most likely would not be as much value to me, as I see it anyway. My Grandchildren say I am old as dirt, and at times I feel like it. However I think my feelings and response to God and His Word is as fresh as the day I ask Christ to be my LORD. I still marvel at the Grace and abundant overflowing Mercy He blesses me with. I am very undeserving, yet He is Faithful, and Steadfast in loving kindness to us all. I hope this encourages you, to know, many are like you and are growing day by day, with errors in our ways and seeking to be renewed each second by the might of the Holy Spirit, in the Power of Jesus Christ, by the Holy Father. Amen and Amen!!!!!!! justme |