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Farewell
Chris R:
Hello Bobby,
My brethren, be not many masters [Teachers] , knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same [is] a perfect man, [and] able also to bridle the whole body. Jam 3:1-2
How then do we apply scripture? not as the religious hobbyists do, one to the other, but rather we apply scripture to ourselves.
Chris R.
ned:
Well Gary, as I type this I see you are still "on-line", and am glad to see this farewell testimony was indeed not final. As a newbie, I feel I need to be cautious about what I post because the forum is so open to anyone (as is any church) it is subject at all times to ridicule and mockery by even Satan himself, so I was not surprised to read your farewell letter with the reasons behind it. But just like in a church (building), we should not aim at pleasing anybody, but pleasing the Lord only, because when we start to worry about what others think, it takes our focus off of God.
Heb 12:3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
A relationship with Christ is personal (as you know) (thank God) and no one can take that from us, God alone knows our thoughts (and those of our opposers) and he will judge all in His time. We can't forget to press onward with perseverance the race marked out for us, and keep our eyes on Christ (alone).
I am right now feeling how nice it would be to have real-truth believers (only) to fellowship with, because I don't know any of the 350+ members on this forum, but for right now this is where God has led me, because there are no real physical people for me to fellowship with in my home town, although that would have been my choice over the internet, however my plans and God's plans will not always be the same...I know I need to trust Him as a Father who provides for his children.
We can deal with this issue effectively because we are warned: 2Thes 3:11 For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.
1John 4:6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby, know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.
Thanks for sticking it out, you've given me courage.
Praise be to the truth of God!
Let us pray daily for His sincere followers!
Marie
orion77:
Marie, thanks for those kind words of encouragment. I, too have nobody to discuss these truths with where I live. My preferences would be face to face with others, but that is just not happening now. When I look back in history and think of others who have come before us, who did not have the luxury of the internet to fellowship with, they must have suffered far worse than I can imagine.
The spiritual treasure God opens to us, is not like a physical treasure, because nobody cares to listen in this world. It is amazing how God works, truly His kingdom is not of this world. It's in exact opposition to this world, especially the religions of this world. I am just in eager expectation of the spiritual truths of God, more and more. Look forward to the day when we will see it all, if that is possible.
God bless,
Gary
mongoose:
Gary
--- Quote from: orion77 on July 13, 2006, 01:41:40 AM ---When I look back in history and think of others who have come before us, who did not have the luxury of the internet to fellowship with, they must have suffered far worse than I can imagine.
--- End quote ---
I was just thinking about this. Talking through a computer is not ideal...but how blessed are we that we can communicate at all.
mongoose
ned:
Yes, I'll definitely take the internet over nothing, God has blessed us with such an awesome method of communicating. No doubt the internet is a tool God is using for making sure all nations will know about Him!
Marie
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