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Lake of Fire...Num 31:21
hillsbororiver:
Hello Earl, Rodger, Samson, Antaiwan & Linny,
Thanks for the responses as we attempt to better understand His Word and each other on a higher level. The freedom we have been given in the Lord can be a confusing thing especially if we are trying to figure all this out with our ego or carnal mind, the whole point of our experience in the flesh is to eventually desire (and obtain) the mind of Christ over all else, if we have this, if we truly have this, then doing the will of our heavenly Father will be the fruit of that transformation of our minds.
There would be no need for memorizing a bunch of do's and dont's, obedience and good works would all flow from the Fountain of Living Waters (Christ) within us. Remember, the standard that our Lord set is infinitely higher than the keepers of Mosaic law ever realized or understood (or could ever accomplish), it is not about the physical "stuff" we might do, it is all about "a state of mind." If we have the right (Christ) state of mind the obedience to God's will manifests itself.
Yes we are "free" from the law, but not "free" to live outside it (willfully sinning), we are free from the death sentence (annihilation) the law demands so we (all) can eventually obtain this mind of Christ which is immortal life! The "law" Christ gave us is a spiritual Law that encompasses every thought we embrace, not just the acting out of our (carnal) thoughts.
Mat 5:17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill.
Mat 5:18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
There was probably no one who kept Mosaic and Temple laws better and more thoroughly than Saul/Paul, but he described himself as the worst sinner ever, it was not until he recieved the Spirit of Christ that his mind was transformed and he was able to understand and write the following;
Phi 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Phi 2:4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
Phi 2:5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
Peace,
Joe
hillsbororiver:
--- Quote from: Linny on December 08, 2008, 09:36:54 PM ---
I disagree with someone who posted once recently that if your eyes are not open to BT truths then you aren't walking with the Spirit. I have only had my eyes opened to these wonderful truths for less than a year but the Spirit of God has been directing my steps and ALL OVER our lives for long before He opened my eyes to these truths.
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Linny I wanted to add a big AMEN! to your entire post especially what is quoted above, very profound and very true. It is God that directs our paths and we are all a unique creation in the Potter's Hands.
Thank you,
Joe
Amrhrasach:
--- Quote from: Linny on December 08, 2008, 09:36:54 PM --- I also know that He will continue to mold me as He sees fit in the timing that He knows is best for me. He grows us all at a different pace and reveals things to us at different times. It is part of our uniqueness and it all fits into His plan.
Just growing with everyone else here in GOD's TIMING and not my own...
Blessings, Lin
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I'll second Joe's "amen". Beautifully put Linny.
Best.
Gary
OBrenda:
--- Quote from: Horseman on December 09, 2008, 08:36:24 AM ---
--- Quote from: Linny on December 08, 2008, 09:36:54 PM --- I also know that He will continue to mold me as He sees fit in the timing that He knows is best for me. He grows us all at a different pace and reveals things to us at different times. It is part of our uniqueness and it all fits into His plan.
Just growing with everyone else here in GOD's TIMING and not my own...
Blessings, Lin
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I'll second Joe's "amen". Beautifully put Linny.
Best.
Gary
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I'll just have to third that Linny!
I know a dear Sister that I respect and admire who just realized she had been under a teacher who teaches "some heresy" it can be devastating to believe we have "ARRIVED" only to find ourselves still in some error. Wisdom shared by Linny to understand... We are all being led through understanding & knowledge by the Holy Spirit ...{through these different levels of understandings.}
Peace,
Brenda
OBrenda:
All my Brothers & Sisters,
Although my original question was on the LOF and what thoughts/revelations that any had on the "Metals" in this scripture. As the Spirit led this thread to the topic of the Sabbath it is this that I have been struggling with to understand. I have several loved ones that are observing the Sabbath on Saturday physically as a new revelation. I have not been able to give answer to my postion on this. I trust Ray so I have leaned that it is observed in a spiritual way, but thanks to the many posts by all of you, Eureka.....I better understand!
It certainly is precept upon precept......(Ditto to Samson the email by Ray helped allot) :)
Love You Guy's
P.S. Any comments on the metals still welcome?
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