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Rene:
--- Quote from: River on January 02, 2012, 01:15:41 AM ---
I think I can understand why certain posters might no longer be around.
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This forum has never "missed a beat" because of the "revolving door" of its membership. I think that speaks volumes for the legitimacy of this forum.
Personally, I get sad when some members leave, however, we are not here to "compromise" the scriptures in order to keep members.
René
Gina:
Well, all I know is, if I'm not particularly careful, I will become as one of Job's "comforters." ;)
I agree with gk, DRE. Never saw a question from you, only statements and confessions.
Dre is clearly not content with the decisions he has made and things he chose to do. I see no reason to wallop you.
The only difference I can see between Dre and some (not all) others of us here, is that he chose to expose himself (and makes not one excuse--"I'm guilty"), where others of us have chosen to keep our personal struggles out of plain view. That way, we can continue to appear holier than thou.
I am no better than you, Dre--except for a few minor changes... Bottom line--I'm guilty of all. I'm going to continue to pray that God has mercy on you and pulls you through. Because that's what I pray for myself when I know I am guilty of something but I just can't make myself change. (Edit: Not that we can make ourselves change. But you know what I mean.)
And with that.... I'm out! Of this particular discussion. ;)
Deborah-Leigh:
Who has been merciful? :)
Is Mercy on trial? ...nah...didn't think so! :D ;D
DougE6:
Craig that was a very apt parable. Marques your last post on this issue was courageous, and correct scripturally and sound, as was Samson and JFKs. I sometimes wonder why posters leave, but posts like those tell me that people should stick around. True lovers of God are known by growing and becoming more like Him, and God loves righteousness. Yes we all fail to live up to scriptural standards at times, BUT BUT a true heart on path to conversion does not accept this, it strives and desires to be holy and righteous; because it wants to be pure and holy and righteous like our Father. So it repents forsakes and asks God to help to OVERCOME. I know a brother is a brother when He is crestfallen/broken because he sinned. I doubt someone is truly a brother when he sins and doesn't feel bad about it, or excuses it any way possible.
And I also know life is complicated when it comes to relationships. But God will guide one conscience to do what is right, when one is willing to lay aside our idols. And relationships are for most of us, where the deepest currents flow. That is where the deepest work is done. Where the rubber hits the road. learning to say no to theft of a candy bar is easy. Learning to say NO to an attractive sex partner whom you feel deeply connected with because of principles/rules given by God? Now we see what you REALLY believe.
Ian 155:
Ephes 31 “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” 32 This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church". I notice Abraham was instructed to leave his Ma and Pa and be joined to wifie and learn a new different life style under Gods hand.
since there will be no marriage in heaven, that is according to Jesus, try and stick to better,worse, richer, poorer etc
I myself am heavily convicted as a "provider" at the moment [possibly because im not supposed to be the provider - God is].... so some of the comments hit the mark when addressing a husband as a provider. The Lord says to me "Ill be a husband to you "also "trust me I will meet all your needs" try tell your wife and family that
" hang on wife, this is a test/trial we will come out stronger on the other side" ....
the Word, by the same token calls me an "Infadel" If I cannot provide for my wife and family.
I have limited understanding of real Godly provision [finance] I always thought OK, I have a job thank you, it is a means of provision - well when the mat gets pulled, is it a test or is it fake?Different faith is required for different circumstances, including our petit understanding of being married.
likewise in marriage if divorce is pending and we Know 'I the Lord Hate divorce" did we not pray enough ,did we fail the test,or are our feelings more important than Gods, which one is it ?
When lack is on the horizon love certainly flies out the window...
if I use some of the analagies from the various comments, I must have done something insanely wrong and God is now punishing my whole family by not allowing or enabling business to come my way, perhaps I'm paying for the sin of my forfathers as , i am not black enough in a country that has charged me with a Holocaust type sentence because of the filthy apartheid system, even though I was born British.
The afrikaans language has an apt expression "Dood Het 'n oorsaak" direct "death has a reason".
Could we be making a gigantic mistake,the true marriage feast is not yet here, lets keep our lamps full ...and meantime follow the comand of love...druggie,divorcee,thrice married ee...
John 8:4-11 "Teacher," they said to Jesus, "this woman was caught in the act of adultery. The Law of Moses says to stone her. What do you say?" They kept demanding an answer, so he stood up and said, "All right, but let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone!" Then Jesus said to the woman, "Where are your accusers? Didn't even one of them condemn you?" "No Lord," she said. And Jesus said, "Neither do I. Go and sin no more."
or did he mean, get redivorced from all your other husbands and go back to the 1st one and I will cause her heart to soften too you,or did he mean I am the true husband come to your sences and stop your nonsence
There is no solid answer is there ? In every situation, believe what you pray is heard by God and he has the right answer and it is on its way,[including a stormy marriage]I do not believe God makes mistakes we have good opportunity to get stronger as we over come these trials of this life.
If Jesus can calm a storm at sea he surley can calm a storm at marriage - point is do you want the marriage [when you have done all to stand - do you remain standing]
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