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The Bible Codes
seminole:
Maybe this fits here. When I was in middle school there was a date that everyone was talking about. It was supposed to be the last day and when Jesus came back. Man, I was scared to death! I didn't even want to go to school that day. I figured if it was the end I wanted to be with my family.All the kids and teachers were on edge. when school let out everybody was still expecting it. We are still here though! After that was when I quit worrying about it. I figured God had it under control and I didn't have to figure it out. A few years later I accepted Jesus and wasn't afraid anymore of much of anything. That's not to say people shouldn't think about those things or try to figure them out. I hope I didn't offend anybody in saying I didn't worry about it. I think I have offended enough people! I am just not smart enough to understand all that.
Seminole
Redbird:
Seminole,
True, we are not to worry, just that we are to stay alert during these times.
Lisa
skydreamers:
--- Quote ---I hope I didn't offend anybody in saying I didn't worry about it. I think I have offended enough people! I am just not smart enough to understand all that.
Seminole
--- End quote ---
Hi Seminole, you're not alone in feeling "not smart enough" to understand all the end of the world stuff. I don't think there is anybody out there who is smart enough to figure out when the end of this world/age is actually going to be....if we were meant to know the exact time, I'm sure God would have given us that information.
Matt,
As for the bible codes, I did have an interest in them a few years ago, and have come across a few different people's writings that I was fascinated by at the time. However, they all claim to have the "right" way to read bible codes...so this alone becomes suspect. I also find, that these Christians become so engrossed in studying the codes that they lose sight of the scriptures as they read....one lady I know of who publishes her "readings" of the codes, believes that Paul is the antichrist and will not read any of his writings...that's like a major part of the New Testament!! But I then found out, there is a whole group of people out there that study this so-called "Pauline Conspiracy", and think that the writings of Paul are invalid.
It's hard enough trying to figure out the truth of the scriptures as they are...I've learned through Ray that the real code to crack is the spiritual meanings hidden in scripture...(which of course can only be given to you by God...)
I'm not saying that the bible codes are bogus...I couldn't know that. But I think they can be a real distraction from focusing on your spiritual growth because they seem to mainly reveal information about what's going on in the physical world (from what I've seen).
Must admit, it's interesting stuff though ;)
Peace,
Diana
hillsbororiver:
--- Quote from: seminole on May 15, 2007, 09:56:09 AM --- I figured God had it under control and I didn't have to figure it out. A few years later I accepted Jesus and wasn't afraid anymore of much of anything. That's not to say people shouldn't think about those things or try to figure them out. I hope I didn't offend anybody in saying I didn't worry about it. I think I have offended enough people! I am just not smart enough to understand all that.
Seminole
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Hi Seminole,
Don't believe that it is you that is void of understanding on this subject, you are right in line to what Jesus spoke to us about fear and worry. If we have Him who can be against us (that really matters)? I think your faith (His gift to you) has put you where you need to be, confident in the Lord.
Mat 11:29 Take my yoke upon you and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Joh 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Rom 8:31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
His Peace to you,
Joe
seminole:
Joe and Skydreamers, your kind words are much appreciated
Seminole
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