A short verse against free will.

[mrl1970]

Proverbs 16:9 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

It looks like the heart determines the choices we make but the Lord chooses the path we take to make those choices.

We also know that God can harden or soften hearts as he chooses as well.

[Redbird]

Hi mrl1970 ~

I was just thinking of this last nite.  Thinking that I hope God is not hardening my heart.  You see, a bit of a soft heart was I......These days, I find myself less and less tolerant of, oh let's say evil.  Really, wanting NOTHING to do with it, in any shape or form!  I am soooo looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth when God shall wipe away all tears.

In His Grace,
Lisa

[Deborah-Leigh]

It will be wonderful to finally know that all the pain was worth it and no tear was shed in vain.

Ps 56 : 8 You number and record my wanderings; put my tears into Your bottle - are they not in Your Book?

Ps 126 : 5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy and singing.

When the Truth comes we will be set free. Reason enough to anticipate with all eagerness, the return of Christ!

Peace be to you

Arcturus

[mrl1970]

Hi mrl1970 ~

I was just thinking of this last nite.  Thinking that I hope God is not hardening my heart.  You see, a bit of a soft heart was I......These days, I find myself less and less tolerant of, oh let's say evil.  Really, wanting NOTHING to do with it, in any shape or form!  I am soooo looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth when God shall wipe away all tears.

In His Grace,
Lisa

If you are less tolerant of evil then God is not hardening your heart as long as you still love the sinner. This is God working in you to fulfil His purpose.

[mari_et_pere]

If you are less tolerant of evil then God is not hardening your heart as long as you still love the sinner.

I totally agree! As long as you love the sinner, (we're all sinners don't forget that.) then how is your heart hardened? You can hate things, you can hate evil, you can hate my wife's lasagna. As long as you love people (people = sinners. period) then you're heart is not hardened.

This is God working in you to fulfil His purpose.

EVERYTHING in you is God working in you to fulfill His purpose. Nothing happens without the hand of God bringing it about.

Matt

[sansmile]

Matt,

Amen.
I do need to say, you make me laugh out loud at times, i feel that love but cheekiness in you.  I really look forward to your posts!!!


mari et pere eating lasagne
God knows Your heart!!!!

God Bless
Sandie

[Patrick]

you can hate my wife's lasagna.

Nothing happens without the hand of God bringing it about.

Matt

[gmik]

Couldn't find lasagna, but at least its pasta!!

(just kiddin sandie )

[Redbird]

Gosh, you all, and I was worried! Your posts have brightened and lifted my spirit.

With His Love ~ Lisa 

[GODSown1]

Matt,
       Im guesSn ur Wife dont read da Forum!? lol!:D, But! yep alL I hav 2 add is "GOD is in CONTROL!" & Im sure d@ means wot it is sayn , PraisE! b 2 u alL.
       muchLOVE!! Pera

[mari_et_pere]

LOL guys! Pera, no she doesn't read the forum. BUT I have to go on record and say that there's nothing wrong with her lasagna! 

Matt

[sansmile]

But  DO you  mean it ?  hehehe

I love to watch a man squirm  lol  (j/k)



God Bless
Sandie

[mari_et_pere]

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[gmik]

Sandie LOL


Matt ya gotta have her read this thread!!  She can see that we are a wee bit crazy but not too wierd!

[sansmile]

LOL!!!




God Bless xxxx

[GODSown1]

lol!!!! sO LOVE! it lol! ,
                               GOD is so GOOD, GODBLESS! uz alL u crazy opPs! I mean wierd! pple lol!.
                              muchLOVE!! Pera

[gmik]

I am just following you around tonite Pera.

It is 12:23 AM here in Michigan.  I should be in Bed!!!!

[GODSown1]

Sorry! Gena,
                4 keepn U awakE! lol! , oh! & leaving witout sayn Gudnyte! lol! BlesSnz! 2 U.
                 muchLOVE!! Pera