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Mbwa:
Hello Everybody!

I have a question that might be kind of strange, but I am very serious.  I e-mailed Ray about it, and he never got back to me, but I don't blame him; he's a very busy man, and now I found out he's sick.  My best wishes for him.

Anyway, I have a hobby.  I like to learn about languages and linguistics and such.  I use what I've learned and I try to construct my own language.  It will have its own grammar, sounds, etc.  There are actually quite a few of us.  Now, what I'm asking is, do you think that making languages up could be a sin?  I know humans have done it since they were around, but God apparently "confused" the human language at Babel.  Now that we humans have languages and can communicate, could it be like a mockery of God or something to be creating languages?  I know it's a strange question, no direct reference to it in the Bible, but could it be considered like 'playing God' and that might be sinful?

Now, I know that people say that with whatever you do you must glorify God.  I believe a language like this could be a great way to glorify God, one could write psalms in it or something.  But if the creation of the language was a mockery in the first place, the purpose is defeated!  I'm sorry if you think I'm wasting your time, or if this is not the right place , but like I said I am very serious.  I appreciate any advice you may offer.

Sincerely,

   Mbwa

aqrinc:
Mbwa,

As a first post this one is strange, have you been reading any of Ray's teaching.
If you have is it making any sense to you, if not it would be a great way to use
the time you have available. Please answer my questions (seriously).

Whatever useful purpose would another language serve. As it is most people
only speak one half well so why add to the babble that already exists. Learning
the Scriptures and How to Glorify God and Edify your fellow human beings
would be of much profit it seems. Maybe Ray has not answered because he
is fully occupied being about the Father's Business of teaching the Scriptures
to those who have eyes to see and ears to hear the Word.

Since God confused the language at Babel; are you now God to fix (unconfuse it)

I Corinthians 3:19:
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God; for it is written: "He that
taketh the wise in their craftiness;"

george. :-\

Beloved:
Welcom Mbwa (is your name tag  part of your language   ;D ?

Well you did day his was your hobby and not your life's pursuit. I do not know if this is a sin or not. We all have these carnal activities in our lives...cooking  ..biking... music... I can tell you one thing that when I saw these revelations,  it sure put everything into perspcective and I immediately lost interested in many of these things.

Hearing and seeing the things hidden in the Word of God is such an awsome privilege and for that reason I really am beginning to hate all the activieis that now interfer with it.

I can see why you are  attractied to  linguistics and language, it  is very interesting. Perhaps it will be gift that will serve you as you study the Word.  Words translated from the words written in their original language. Ray has expounded on some instances where the translators eally messed up..

The only important thing is that the spiritual meanings of the words are revealed...they are not discerned by carnal minds....so this makes it even more amazing

My only comment would be

(Col 4:5)  Be walking about [fig., Be conducting yourselves] with wisdom toward the [ones] outside, redeeming [or, making the best use of] the time.

(Col 4:6)  [Let] your* word always [be] in grace, having been seasoned with salt, [in order for you*] to know how it is necessary [for] you* to be answering each one.

I will pray that the Holy Spirit will work your interest in language into a fruitful endeavor.

Beloved

Mbwa:
Thank you for the reply, aqr.

I have been reading Ray's teachings, and I think they make sense, yes. 

To answer your first question, I do not aim to make my created language have a specific useful purpose.  Some languages are created for people with different native languages to be able to communicate.  Mine is simply a way to unwind.  It is a hobby.  It does not take up all my time.  I do find it important to learn about the Scriptures, and try to be a good person, but is it wrong to have some fun in your spare time?  That is all my language creation is.

"Since God confused the language at Babel; are you now God to fix (unconfuse it)"

Ah.  You worry me with that question.  But, in my defense, I'm not really unconfusing it.  In the story, the humans were united by language, and God confused it so they all spoke different languages, right?  I'm not intending for a lot of people to speak my creation, it'll probably only be me.  Like I said, it's just to unwind.  I don't know if intention has anything to do with it either.  I am NOT aiming to become a god, or to compete with God.  I am a little human being, and I know it.  As I said before, could I not praise God with my created language? 

I can't really tell where you stand though.  Are you just saying that it's a waste of time, or do you think it is actually a sin.  Either way, I truly appreciate that you're willing to talk to me about this.  Honestly.  My biggest goal would be to live a Godly life in Christ, but now I feel weighed down by the temptations of youthhood.  If this hobby of mine is really that bad I will fight for the strength to give it up.  Until then I'll keep trying, and learning.  I wish you the best of luck in whatever challenges you may face.  We all have them, don't we?

Mbwa

musicman:
I myself have created an additional language.  It is the language I speak to myself when I am diplomatically explaining with a smile, something to someone that I don't like.  It is a personal language and made up of nonsensical four letter words.  Don't think anyone would understand it though.

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