Knowing what we know about the incubation period, it seems to me the Uzziah was given to a temperament of rage, petulance and anger that manifested right on time in accord to the Plan and Sovereignty of God where it appeared ~ exactly as written for our admonition. This is not a speculation on God's Power. Indeed we are here precisely because we rely on the fact that we are like-minded in our beliefs we have been given to hold with all privilege and gratitude.
Also, just observing what Craig presented, also gave me motive to think about where the comment Craig made, could have possibly come from. Craig is no novice here and so this made me think back to times here in the Forum where we were all contributing to interpreting the Scriptures according to our opinions. One particular thread took us into comparing what glass is made of and even though it was very entertaining and exciting to do the study and investigation into the anatomy of sand and glass, it was not edifying at all. In fact we were all caught up in speaking ABOVE what is written in the Word of God. I was right in there too!
It changed no one, except for the worse, and gave no grounds for repentance. It just made us all think we were very smart and that we all knew more and better than others. I don't recall that Craig gave any comment to that thread!
So returning to my motivation to see where Craig was coming from, and also recalling the Thread on sand and glass etc. I realized that we are jumping right over and past one of the very important principles in coming to understand God and His Word. That is, that no Scripture is of any private interpretation! Hah...there's a REASON for that!...where do opinions end?
....for if we are to go down the road of
opinions, we are most likely to get into a tangle and worse still, go off thinking we are quite smart and above others less mature!
Like in knowing more, and puffing each other up, we actually helped each other to understand less about our God! Like ever learning and never coming to the Truth!
You know Christopher, you are very astute and you have a sharp handle on the Truth as shows over and over again through your posts here. I think Craig was giving you a very valuable insight that you took in a fashion that was not meant to offend but to increase your sharpness and insight. As a sister who is really happy you are here, I have to say, I have been given much broader margin for error and emotions because I am a woman. For that I am grateful and value the mutual understanding of the Truth we all share here that has been a saftey net for my own posts that reflect my feelings and recognition of our God that may be mis-understood and leave me vulnerable. You on the other hand have a far higher accountability dear brother. I think you will make all your sisters sad if you censor or feel threatened here in the Forum when a big brother gives you an opportunity to hone your skills in the Spirit. I agree there is much comfort to be drawn from knowing that we are united in knowing and reverentially fearing our God. God's not finished with you dear brother by a long shot so don't buckle or fold now. We all have to exercise restraint in what we bring into this Forum and that's not new and neither should it be cause for offence! There are far bigger issues at stake.The battle is not over, the Beast is not dead and God IS l-o-n-g suffering…..
even the wicked for the day of evil. Pro 16 : 4If our interactions don't continue to exhort us to continued repentance, then our efforts here are as Jezzie....I don't want to be a Jezebel, but a sister, exhorting you to compare spiritual with spiritual not spiritual with physical as is the way of the Babylonian.
that Craig's comment will have stung and purged off you ~ to your gain and increase in better understanding and accomplishment that only God gives to your applying the Truth of understanding the Word of God, compares spiritual with spiritual and by your own direct experience this is given to you to own, for your and God willing, others advantage. You should thank God that Craig spoke to you!
..not to bring offence or bitterness, but blessing, elevation, insight and experience of a profound Truth relevant to the application of understanding God's Word, dear brother!
That point you make, “comparing spiritual with spiritual”, that you say is your opinion!...
...oops...it is not! It is a principle of understanding God's Word
is actually an observation comparing Ex 4 with Mat 17, and that to continue,” comparing spiritual with spiritual”, don’t you think this can also be taken to apply also with
Rev 1:1 A Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave to Him to declare to His servants things which must shortly come to pass. And He signified it by sending His angel to His servant John.....pretty beautiful comprehensive insight into the way and purposes of our Sovereign God wouldn't you say dear brother?
What a loss had you not shared!
Oh, and Craig, us sisters are” allowed”, as in the only time that word is used in the Scriptures! …. to molly coddle…
.Keep on keeping on Daywalker!
Craig only blessed you brother.
God did, through Criag!
I am not necessarily right about this ~ but hey ~ for what it's worth to you... God also says :
Rom 1:20 For the unseen things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being realized by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, for them to be without excuse.Arc