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smeacham:
--- Quote from: OBrenda on July 23, 2009, 11:40:05 AM ---I'm sandwiched tightly with one dear Friend whose path is now celebrating the Saturday Sabbath/No Pork/using the correct Name of Yashua/Jesus, basically adopting the OT laws (physically) But also with the insight of no Trinity, God is in control (predestination), and I think UR is also believed.
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God leads us down these paths to learn our lessons and change us into His image. Your friend may someday (soon?) realize the futility of following those laws in the flesh. They may, like me, continue to follow some of God's physical laws, like not eating unclean things, not lying, and not sleeping with my neighbor's wife. I think (hope?) that we don't do that for the wrong reasons.
Just remember that God plans the paths, and keeps us on them exactly how long He plans to - no more, no less, and He always has a good reason. You may doubt, but never despair.
BTW, I use not eating pork as an excellent segue into spiritual discussions at least once or twice a month, for example.
Steve
Phil3:10:
Joe, Nelson and all others who have posted,
Thanks Joe for this post. Your insight is always a light unto my path. I have been on vacation for the past 2 weeks and have had little time to visit the forum. The hours spent tonight have been such a joy and have refreshed me much more than my vacation.
It is such a blessing to spend time in this forum and to share with my brothers and sisters in CHRIST in discussion, in open questions and in true fellowship. As Samson said, so well, "we don't know why some leave" to which I might add but we do know why so many stay. It is all of GOD and it is HIM who gives eyes to see and to not see.
The greatest thing about this forum is that we all agree that it is all of HIM and to HIM is all praise and honor due.
In HIM,
Phil3:10
walt123:
Thanks Joe for replying to so many , its shows me much control patience and a good light to see and a second thanks for this blockbuster post
I have learned much from all who reply ed .
Walt
Nelson:
Hi Samson,
--- Quote from: Samson on July 23, 2009, 01:17:42 PM ---Of course there is a Scripture that mentions widening out in ones fellowship with other believers, but couldn't find it.
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I think that you mean this one, correct me if I'm wrong,
* "YOU are not cramped for room within us, but YOU are cramped for room in YOUR own tender affections. So, as a recompense in return-I speak as to children-YOU, too, widen out" (2 Cor 6:12, 13 NWT)
Here's the same verses in some other translations,
* "Ye are not straitened in us, but are straitened in your hearts' affections; Howbeit, by way of the like recompense-as, unto children, I speak, be enlarged, even, ye." (REV)
* "Not distressed are you in us, yet you are distressed in your compassions. Now, as a recompense in kind (as to children am I saying this), you also be broadened!" (CLV)
* "We are not holding back on our love for you, but you are holding back on your love for us. I speak to you as I would speak to my own children. Please make room in your hearts for us." (CEV)
What great verses and timely reminders, thanks for that Samson. I'll end with this verse,
* "Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart" (1 Pe 1:22)
Amen to that!
Grace and peace to you
Nelson
Samson:
Nelson,
Thanking for finding that Scripture regarding: " Widening Out. " Also, enjoyed your Testimony on that other Thread with Link regarding your leaving the JW's. Sometimes, I wonder if they used that widening out Scripture to keep Congregational members from getting too close, so as to not disturb their control of the rank/file members. Just a passing thought.
Kind Regards, Samson.
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