Subject: Where are these words coming from? |
Bible Note: I am affraid you are confusing what I am saying with a false teaching. I in no way advocate a Christian should depart from the commands of our Lord... I do, however, advocate observing the commandment of Christ, [evidenced John 14:15,21,24 and others] and that commandment being that we are to love one another [John 15:12, others]. I believe "total depravity", if I follow your connotation, to be of little or no use against the flesh [Colossians 2:23]. As far as popular doctrine goes, popularity, in my opinion, neither makes sound doctrine nor debunks/rebukes plain scripture. The truth does not depend upon popular opinion. As to "In your opinion, stultis, when Christ said to do what the pharisees said to do, He didn't mean it?" I cannot descern wether you are in a quandry or mocking me. I am most definately saying that we are not to behave as hypocrites, and Christ declared the Pharisees "hypocrites" MANY times (20 or so KJV). I am arguing that we should not sin, as it is contrary to God. Christ stipulates to forgiven sinners that they are to "go forth and sin no more." I choose to abide in Christ, and as such, I reject sin. My master is righteousness, and I am no longer a slave to sin. We can serve only one master. Ought I to do what men say, or what God says? Please, expound more upon your question. |