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Originally posted by SpeakerofTruth
let's talk about the crusades, inquisition, witch hunt, sharia law, et cetera.NOW THOSE THINGS ARE THE EPITOME OF EVIL.
Originally posted by On the Edge
reply to post by badmedia
There's nothing wrong with wisdom!
I'm referring to the belief that men feel they are equal to God. And the knowledge of men as being preferable to the wisdom of God,which comes through prayer and humility,in my opinion.
(It's possible you took what I said out of context?)
John 14:20 At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.
Are there any of you who used to hold these beliefs and have since become a Christian? If so,what changed your mind?
Originally posted by badmedia
Originally posted by On the Edge
reply to post by badmedia
But I know for a fact that what Jesus himself says is true,
If you do,then don't you believe He died on the cross for your sins,or do you follow a book other than the Bible?
Originally posted by On the Edge
If you do,then don't you believe He died on the cross for your sins,or do you follow a book other than the Bible?
Matthew 5
16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
17Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
18For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
20For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Originally posted by Ridhya
reply to post by SpeakerofTruth
So quick to deflect, eh. Dont bother what Im doing look at them!
Any person who shoots an abortion clinic doctor on his way to work is not a real Christian, and any person who blows themself up in a crowded market of innocents is not a real Muslim, and any person shooting unarmed demonstrators in Palestine is not a real Jew.
These are more of satan's kind of thing.
Originally posted by On the Edge
Then what do you make of Romans 3:23,that "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God"?
Or Ephesians 2:8-9 "For by grace you have been saved,not by works,so that no man should boast.
Psalm 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
Matthew 5
19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 19
16And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
17And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
It also says in James 2:20,that "Faith without works is dead."
Certainly we are to do all we can to keep His laws,but we "fall short".
Which is why we need His grace and forgiveness,correct?
John 14
12Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.
John 6:44,"No man comes to the Father but by me."
That's what I believe,anyway. That's the message of the new testament!
John 6:44 No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
John 14
24He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.
25These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you.
26But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
I know for a fact,I'd be "lost" without the Word of God!
Matthew 7
28And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:
29For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
1Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars:
2She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table.
3She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city,
4Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
5Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.
6Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
7He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
8Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
9Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
Hosea 6
6For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
7But they like men have transgressed the covenant: there have they dealt treacherously against me.
Originally posted by bsbray11
I'm one of the ones who says a new age is dawning, associated with Aquarius, and that this is a good thing.
Why don't I believe this awareness is really darkness? Mainly because I'm not a Christian and don't subscribe to a religion of fear.
Originally posted by bsbray11
I'm one of the ones who says a new age is dawning, associated with Aquarius, and that this is a good thing.
Why don't I believe this awareness is really darkness? Mainly because I'm not a Christian and don't subscribe to a religion of fear.
Other than that, common sense. Knowledge and awareness are only bad things according to Christians. Ie don't eat of the tree of knowledge, it's bad for you, lol, etc.