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ciy:
Zen,

My 2 cents worth, yes I have to catch myself at times when I am listening to radio or tv preacher so that I do not look down on them in their God given ignorance.  I must "take heed lest I fall" and become a "castaway" by boasting or coasting in my treasure that God has revealed to me.

CIY

Deborah-Leigh:
1 John 2:16  For all that is in the world - the lust of the flesh, craving for sensual gratification, and the lust of the eyes, greedy longings of the mind, and the pride of life, assurance in one's own resources or in the stability of earthy things - these do not come from the Father but are from the world itself.

We are subject to the vanity of such futile, empty and hollow appearances until we are by Grace, God's Divine influence working on our hearts, (Ray Smith) we change and are conformed into the image of the Son of God, Jesus Christ.

Jesus took up His cross and carried it not as some might believe they are doing to strive to get their "greedy longings of their minds!"

Peace to you

Arcturus :)

insanezenmistress:
i get it Darren, thank you.

Sue thank you for your encoragement.

and Ceo where is this preacherman showdown.....

I have to remember i am not learning the truth to specifically show it to so and so..........but to live it. On the other hand i feel to hold myself back....as if i climb this mountian and how can i relate to "them", but you pointed it out.all of you did.........it is not Myself that does the relating

it is not myself that reveals anything, even if i can be a vehicle it is not for me to skeem how i might relate.   I am not thinking on confronting my pastor, but should he ask....(evil grins).. and he does ask just does not take time to listen.

and as to "more furtile ground"  that shivers me.......to think that his "mission" may not be to learn and grow together with his flock, yet that is the "church" he is in. The pastor doles out the preachings and the audience er the congregation receives what he has recieved form the Lord.   maybe i need a gripe about my pastor board....lol....i love him and crave that God will enlighten his eye but instead of confront i do alot of praying. But at this time i have no call to leave going to church, but in stead a desire to be an example.....(and ew thats where the pride can creep in...so this is for my discipline)

Justine


PS.............Ciy hummmmmm coasting

dawnnnny:

--- Quote from: ciy on August 23, 2007, 02:14:25 PM ---My 2 cents worth, yes I have to catch myself at times when I am listening to radio or tv preacher so that I do not look down on them in their God given ignorance.  I must "take heed lest I fall" and become a "castaway" by boasting or coasting in my treasure that God has revealed to me.
CIY

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A big amen to this post CIY and although I'm very new in these truths about UR, I have sensed a couple time that I need to stay humble and thankful.

As far as those in the mainstream churches, it is easy to poke fun at them but really, I have to be thankful for them.  I think Ray said something like "God calls us into the church to learn the basics and then calls us out" -- so these people all served a purpose in my life, giving me some "basics" and I need to remember that and to keep that attitude of thankfulness. 

brandon h:
 Ah, spiritual pride. As Dawn said evryone in the earth has an important role in God's plan, chosen or not. It's just that to reign with Christ is literally the highest calling in the universe!! And to be blessed even with the knowledge to aspire to be chosen is a treasure beyond all treasures. Explaining that to someone that doesn't believe the truths of God makes you seem prideful anyway, but that's not so. What is wanting to be spiritual just so people know your spiritual.If you have not seen my intro post I posted a few days ago, I was a worship leader and an aspiring pastor in my church days, and that was an unforgettable experiance. Firsthand I saw that self promotion was the key in most ministries. They loved God, so did I. Didn't change the fact that When it came down to it it was all about them! But I consider my self now as well. We clearly see in the word that pride, let alone false spiritual pride, was disgusting in God's sight. But when are blessed hope is sonship alone, you better believe are false spriituality will be dealt with, and we'll thank him for it. I still do and will continue to. We could all use more of Christ's humility, in all aspects of our lives.

God Bless

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