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Another "Oldie but Goodie"
Deborah-Leigh:
Also from LOF part 5 page 15 quoting Ray
...."Orthodox Christians invariabley DISAGREE or they try to CONTRADICT which only proves that this person believes the Bible is a book of CONTRADICTING Scriptures. Unbelievable!
and from page 2
Scripture verses used to establish literal proof are all fround in the carnal mind and not in the Scriptures.
It is wonderful to be able to seek council and to recieve guidance and direction through the edificating encouraging fellowship that is shared here in this Forum. It is a skill to discern where someone wants to be right for the sake of being right and where some one values being teachable rather than combative or willfully blind. Agreement to disagree is a beautiful mercy shown where we have not yet been given eyes to see or ears to hear. This affords us the understanding extended to those who are teachable
and are still not up to par with the comprehension required to grasp some of these very rich and deep truths which only God can disclose and open our minds and hearts to see and hear.
There is much love here, deep wisdom, vast knowledge and faithful fellowship which is for me the presence of Christ's own Spirit of Truth and power of His peace. We have only to seek this to walk in humble gratitude for what we have here together.
1 Cor 13 is a beautiful passport into this Forum. It sums it up for me in the final verse.
Here is the Message Translation 8)....But for right now, until that completeness, we have three things to do to lead us toward that comsummation; Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. And the best of the three is love!
I also enjoy the Message Translation on Matt 5 : ...I believe there are some words in this for all of us......
You're blessed when you're at the end of your rope.(Thank you Mods for the patience you have and the wisdom you share and the end of your rope that God provides you to live on all the time with us :D ) With less of you there is more of God and His rule.( We need :D God and His rule....so this is not to say be scarce to the Mods ;D )
You're blessed when you feel you've lost what is most dear to you. (That's us/me when I loose a pet belief that is exposed as false :o) Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you.
You're blessed when you're content with just who you are - no more, no less. (I have seen a few who shine on this one :) ) That's the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can't be bought.
You're blessed when you've worked up a good appetite for God. (This is a banquet here in Bible Truths for the famished ;D ) He's food and drink in the best meal you'll ever eat. 8)
You're blessed when you care. At the moment of being 'care-full,' you find yourselves cared for. (Jennie and many precious others here come to mind )
You're blessed when you get your inside world - you mind and heart - put right. (this is it ;) ) Then you can see God in the outside world.
You're blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. (This thread...our Mods...our love to you) That's when you discover who you really are, and your place in God's family.
You're blessed when your commitiment to God provokes persecution. (Our Teacher given to us by Christ. Ray Smith - just look at some of the e-mails of persecution he gets.... :D ) The persecution drives you even deeper into God's kingdom. (Wait for us Ray ! :D )
Not only that - count yourselves blessed every time people put you down or throw you out or speak lies about you to discredit Me. What it means is that the truth is too close for comfort and they are uncomfortable :D. You can be glad when that happens - give a cheer, even! ;D for though they don't like it, I do! And all heaven applauds. And know that you are in good company. My prophets and witnesses have always gotten into this kind of trouble. :D
.....and this is perhaps for the Newbies.....[color=Blue] Let me tell you why you are here. You're here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness? You've lost your usefulness and will end up in the garbage.
Here's another way to put it; Your're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept.[/color]
Peace to us all
Arcturus :)
Rene:
Joe,
Thanks for this reminder. I appreciate all that you, Craig, and Chris are doing in moderating this forum. I believe that the Lord is shepherding us and when we stray, He will pull us back.
Love, peace and His grace to you all.
Rene'
hillsbororiver:
Thank you all for the great input, this is an excellent example of edifying fellowship.
Something to remember;
1 Corinthians 13:2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
His Peace and Wisdom to all my Sisters and Brothers,
Joe
rrammfcitktturjsp:
To All,
There is no such question as dumb or stupid. I have a great deal of them to ask in the future. Ask your questions and post your comments. We are not here to judge but to learn from each other and to follow the Scripture that says to "encourage one another as long as it is todat."
I want to exhort the newbies[myself included] to go ahead and post. There's a lot of us that like reading questions and you may help us out in learning things. That's what I love about interacting with people, you can always learn from them.
I think this was a wonderful topic. It needed to be posted.
Have a great day.
Sincerely,
Anne C. McGuire
hillsbororiver:
--- Quote from: rrammfcitktturjsp on December 10, 2006, 10:26:51 AM ---To All,
There is no such question as dumb or stupid. I have a great deal of them to ask in the future. Ask your questions and post your comments. We are not here to judge but to learn from each other and to follow the Scripture that says to "encourage one another as long as it is todat."
I want to exhort the newbies[myself included] to go ahead and post. There's a lot of us that like reading questions and you may help us out in learning things. That's what I love about interacting with people, you can always learn from them.
I think this was a wonderful topic. It needed to be posted.
Have a great day.
Sincerely,
Anne C. McGuire
--- End quote ---
Amen!
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