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Turning the other cheek
myms:
'if we have no stake in this world'
Ouch George, that hit home! So easy in theory, so hard in practice!
Thank you for the timely reminder.
Myms
Terry:
I've been reading these scriptures over and over and i'm wondering if i'm seeing them right
25 He must be gentle in correcting those who oppose the Good News. Maybe God will allow them to change the way they think and act and lead them to know the truth.
Correcting Those who oppose the good news, and what is this good news,
Who is it that opposes this good news ( the world Religious System)
Isn't this what they oppose
"For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach because we trust in the living
God, Who is the Saviour of all men, especially of those that believe" - I Tim. 4:10.
26 Then they might come back to their senses and God will free them from the devil's snare so that they can do his will.
Then they might come back to their senses, wouldn't this be the called surely those not called couldn't come back seeing they have never been called to start with.
am i seeing this right,
Peace Always
Terry
Marky Mark:
--- Quote from: Terry on July 30, 2009, 10:43:41 AM ---I've been reading these scriptures over and over and i'm wondering if i'm seeing them right
25 He must be gentle in correcting those who oppose the Good News. Maybe God will allow them to change the way they think and act and lead them to know the truth.
Correcting Those who oppose the good news, and what is this good news,
Who is it that opposes this good news ( the world Religious System)
Isn't this what they oppose
"For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach because we trust in the living
God, Who is the Saviour of all men, especially of those that believe" - I Tim. 4:10.
26 Then they might come back to their senses and God will free them from the devil's snare so that they can do his will.
Then they might come back to their senses, wouldn't this be the called surely those not called couldn't come back seeing they have never been called to start with.
am i seeing this right,
Peace Always
Terry
--- End quote ---
Terry,seeing that this Scripture evolves around being a servant of the Lord and doing the Lords will,why yes,this would be of the Lords calling and of His choosing.Hope this helps.
GOD'S WORD Translation
2 Timothy 2
20 In a large house there are not only objects made of gold and silver, but also those made of wood and clay. Some objects are honored when they are used; others aren't. 21 Those who stop associating with dishonorable people will be honored. They will be set apart for the master's use, prepared to do good things. 22 Stay away from lusts which tempt young people. Pursue what has God's approval. Pursue faith, love, and peace together with those who worship the Lord with a pure heart. 23 Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments. You know they cause quarrels. 24 A servant of the Lord must not quarrel. Instead, he must be kind to everyone. He must be a good teacher. He must be willing to suffer wrong. 25 He must be gentle in correcting those who oppose the Good News. Maybe God will allow them to change the way they think and act and lead them to know the truth. 26 Then they might come back to their senses and God will free them from the devil's snare so that they can do his will.
Peace...Mark
9440geoff:
Hi Myms,
I can only comment from my own perspective, and I would not call this a pearl of wisdom, but of necessity.
When we moved from England to France about four and half years ago we found that the answer to everything was "no". I'm talking about in official circles, not friends and neighbours. We soon realised that this is a part of the culture here, and even French people will admit to having to fight for everything.
So, if we had "turned the other cheek" at the way we were (and still are) treated by certain "official" organisations, we would probably have gone back to England long ago.
We may not be of this world, but we certainly have to live in it! I believe Jesus would have us fight for what is just and fair.
Geoff
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