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KristaD:
--- Quote from: OBrenda on August 04, 2008, 03:40:56 PM ---This may be a foolish,
but do you think there is a difference between inquiring after Pagan Gods,
verses,
researching our own faith/religion which all comes from Babylon,
to find the origins of rituals when they contradict the scriptures?
Is it me, or is it possible these two endeavors are not the same thing?
How could we have come to the knowledge of the "whore" unless someone studied these things?
Respectfully,
Brenda
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We said dear lady! They are absolutely different. You said what I was trying to say but using too many words for :P.
Samson:
Hello everyone,
Just a few thoughts on this what's Pagan and not Pagan thinking, after spending twenty years in a Religion(JW'S) that dwelled and put through a microscope everything that may or may not be Pagan and Judging ones relationship with God as a result of how much an individual involves themselves with activities or celebrations that have Pagan Roots, ONE SHOULD KEEP IN MIND THAT ALMOST EVERYTHING IN THIS WORLD HAS SOME PAGAN CONNECTION; ART WORK, THE DAYS OF THE WEEK, MOON DAY, THORSDAY, TWI, SATURN, SUN DAY, FRIDAY-FREI; THE MONTHS OF THE YEAR, THE PLANETS AND STARS, ETC, ETC; it's almost unavoidable to escape some indirect influence from these Pagan influences to some degree, to be completely " No part of the World " as John says, we would have to leave the planet.
Kind Regards, Samson.
OBrenda:
Right on Samson What about Tattoos?
I believe there is a scripture concerning not having them, due to their "pagan" connection to worshiping Other God's at that time. Whether you love them or hate them, if someone gets a tattoo today, most have no thought of God in doing it. If someone finds out latter in life the scriptures concerning tattoos does he need to repent of it? Well maybe if it was his ex wife's name, or some nude girlie's, ect....but not if he did it without the intentions of worship to a pagan God.
How many times did Jesus admonish the people that they were missing the point in the Law?
Luke 11:38
And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner. And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.
Reread Dave in TN Post and Please consider to meditate on it:
Can anyone see themselves in anyway as the Pharisee above, it is not the natural/physical things of this world that are evil, It is the Spiritual/Intentions of the heart. Be it Christmas Trees or Easter eggs or Weddings, or which day to celebrate the Sabbath, even some peoples position on wearing a Cross for jewelry,... those things are not inherently Evil or Good, it is the motivation of a Persons Heart Only!
I so respect the heart of those that want to follow God's word without compromise! Clearly you Love God! But take care, not to box God's Words in, and leave the his Spirit Out!
KristaD...you presented yourself beautifully as always. Unintentionally there are times when the kind and tenderhearted, get trampled over by others. You do not need to defend yourself to those that strike you on one of your cheeks. And I am not saying you need to be silent about it either! I just pray that God Blesses you with his peace that loves the person behind their hastiness to make a point! Kind of like when a two year old has a temper tantrum and you have to ignore it. Reminding yourself of the sweetness that also exists there in that same child! God will teach them, they usually feel shame....it is just their passion for the truth that trips them up, and really who can find fault with that?
Just my Thoughts,
Brenda
KristaD:
Thank you, Brenda, I certainly needed that this morning and will meditate on those words.
AK4:
--- Quote ---Can anyone see themselves in anyway as the Pharisee above, it is not the natural/physical things of this world that are evil, It is the Spiritual/Intentions of the heart. Be it Christmas Trees or Easter eggs or Weddings, or which day to celebrate the Sabbath, even some peoples position on wearing a Cross for jewelry,... those things are not inherently Evil or Good, it is the motivation of a Persons Heart Only
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Brenda,
I have to disagree with you on that it if your intentions are good it dont matter what you celebrate and or do. Lets look at Saul before he became Paul. His intentions was to God was it not, but Paul found out later that that zeal he had for God (and he did all this and that stuff with the good intentions like persecuting the church) was nothing but dung and to him it made him feel like the worst sinner ever.
Alot of people have good intentions when doing something but it can be one of the most evil things. For example Catholics, (oh i got alot examples about them but,) they have the good intentions with confessing their sins, but look at how they do it--to their pastor who they call father. Jesus says call no one on earth our father we only have one Father. They pray for peace on earth who they feel that it can basically only come from their Pope. Even their sign of the cross.
Another example: you say christmas and easter right, think about this---Jesus said that these people worship me in vain. People celebrating these holidays no doubt have good intentions and want to worship God the right way, but if your not doing it the straight and narrow path way then its all in vain.
Christmas trees, easter eggs, even wearing a cross with Jesus on it has to be a form of idol worship---Do not make any idol in the image of Me (paraphrased)
i would back up all that i have stated with the scriptures but im at work without my bible or esword
respectfully and with love,
Anthony
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