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jerry:
Are the things going on today in the middle east the endtime fullfilment of the 25 chapter of Jeremiah where God told Jeremiah to give the cup of his wrath to Jerusalem to drink and then to all the nations of the earth?this sounds a lot like the book of revelations.That part of the world does seem to be drawing all nations to itself for a great conflict

orion77:

--- Quote from: jerry on July 26, 2006, 11:12:14 PM ---Are the things going on today in the middle east the endtime fullfilment of the 25 chapter of Jeremiah where God told Jeremiah to give the cup of his wrath to Jerusalem to drink and then to all the nations of the earth?this sounds a lot like the book of revelations.That part of the world does seem to be drawing all nations to itself for a great conflict

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Jerry, that is a good question.  There are so many false prophets of doom out there, selling books and making huge amounts of money over this question.  Years ago, I used to read every book out there on the " last days", whew, what a waste of time that was. 

Now, to be honest with you, I could care less what happens in the world around me, not saying that I don't feel sympathy for those suffering, but I cast my eyes on the heavenly things, not on the worldly things.  We have been called to come out of the world, and not to partake of her sins.

These days, I think it is important to focus our attention on the fatherless and widows, and the downtrodden, for these are the people we are, if we are honest.  And I know you are, from your posts.

This world, and the cares of it, is not what will be in the future.  But mercy, forgiveness, righteous judgment, and love, is what we are to think of.  These character traits simply exemplify the God, who we worship in spirit and truth.

Out of brotherly love,

God bless,

Gary

jerry:
I agree Gary,I wonder sometime if the prophets of doom anrt trying to bring about the end so they can take the credit for it,ooh! look what I fortold,they will say.They forget the way to peace...........Jerry

Joey Porter:
I agree with Gary.  I remember when I used to be thinking that all the conflict in the middle east was leading up to the end of the world, and also the hurricanes and earthquakes, etc.  And that may well be the case.  But I don't get as wrapped up in it as I used to.  I am much more intrigued with spiritual wars and shake-ups.  

Now, of course, many parts of God's word do often times have both a literal and spiritual meaning.  So, perhaps this boiling conflict in the Mideast is leading up to something.  But we just have to stay focused on the spiritual and if we do, the physical fleshly things should be much easier to guage and discern.

jerry:
I totaly agree that the spiritual aplication is what Jesus said to keep our focus on,I cant remember the verse but,but Paul said keep your mind on things above where christ is seated on the right hand of God.not on earthy things.Our flesh tends to gravitate to the bombs going off  around us,the obvious is hard to ignore..............Jerry

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