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I think the Scriptures compare it to a dog going back on its vomit.

It was called a love-slave, but that term has a different connotation in our society. Yes, that is the passage I was thinking of. Thank you.

Luk 8:11 ESV Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. Luk 8:12 The ones along the path are those who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved. Luk 8:13 And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy. But these have no root; they believe for a while, and in time of testing fall away. 1Pe 1:6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 1Pe 1:7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 1Pe 1:8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, 1Pe 1:9 obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. God tests us to see if when we are tested we will fall away or cling to Him and His promises.. We have all seen believers who seemed genuine, even pastors, fall away during testing. Perhaps they didn't get the thing they prayed for, or their loved one died tragically. They had some if's in their commitment to God. They were committed on their own terms not God's terms. He wants an all out commitment to Him from our hearts, that we will follow Him, no turning back. It is the familiar "for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health type of marriage to God. Only death will not part us but will fully join us to Him. He want's us to choose to be His slave for the long haul. Rom 6:16 Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness? Rom 6:17 But thanks be to God, that you who were once slaves of sin have become obedient from the heart to the standard of teaching to which you were committed, Rom 6:18 and, having been set free from sin, have become slaves of righteousness. Rom 6:22 But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life. Rom 1:1 LITV Paul, a slave of Jesus Christ, a called apostle, separated to the gospel of God, Jas 1:1 James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes in the Dispersion, greeting: 2Pe 1:1 Simon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those equally precious with us, having obtained faith in the righteousness of our God and our Savior, Jesus Christ: It was a custom for slaves who had been freed, who were grateful for the treatment they had received for their master, to give themselves back to Him to be His permanent slave. Christ freed us from bondage to satan and sin and paid for our release with His own blood--we were bought with a price. He made us His own and set us free. We are free to choose Him or go back to serving sin and selfishness. When we hate our former selves, where else can we go but to Jesus? We give ourselves to Him as His slaves out of love to serve Him.

Luk 8:11 ESV Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. Luk 8:12 The ones along the path are those who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved. Luk 8:13 And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy. But these have no root; they believe for a while, and in time of testing fall away. 1Pe 1:6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 1Pe 1:7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 1Pe 1:8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, 1Pe 1:9 obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. God tests us to see if when we are tested we will fall away or cling to Him and His promises.. We have all seen believers who seemed genuine, even pastors, fall away during testing. Perhaps they didn't get the thing they prayed for, or their loved one died tragically. They had some if's in their commitment to God. They were committed on their own terms not God's terms. He wants an all out commitment to Him from our hearts, that we will follow Him, no turning back. It is the familiar "for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health type of marriage to God. Only death will not part us but will fully join us to Him. He want's us to choose to be His slave for the long haul. Rom 6:16 Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness? Rom 6:17 But thanks be to God, that you who were once slaves of sin have become obedient from the heart to the standard of teaching to which you were committed, Rom 6:18 and, having been set free from sin, have become slaves of righteousness. Rom 6:22 But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life. Rom 1:1 LITV Paul, a slave of Jesus Christ, a called apostle, separated to the gospel of God, Jas 1:1 James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes in the Dispersion, greeting: 2Pe 1:1 Simon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those equally precious with us, having obtained faith in the righteousness of our God and our Savior, Jesus Christ: It was a custom for slaves who had been freed, who were grateful for the treatment they had received for their master, to give themselves back to Him to be His permanent slave. Christ freed us from bondage to satan and sin and paid for our release with His own blood--we were bought with a price. He made us His own and set us free. We are free to choose Him or go back to serving sin and selfishness. When we hate our former selves, where else can we go but to Jesus? We give ourselves to Him as His slaves out of love to serve Him.

Those who are truly saved don't do this and don't have any desire to do this. And those who are truly saved don't think they have to do good works to remain saved, but do good works as an expression of their joy and gratitude for being saved. Both sides of the question are bigoted toward each other. Preconceived notions and misunderstandings. You heard me, A bunch of bigots! lol That is what keeps the argument going on forever. Bigotry. Get over it, people. Jesus prayed that we be one as He and the Father are one. So let's determine to love one another and stop the arguing. Get over it!

I posted it it music videos as well. Sang it in high school. Then, as now, it has always brought tears to my eyes. History of Hymns: “‘Are Ye Able,’ said the Master” by C. Michael Hawn "'Are Ye Able,' said the Master" Earl Marlatt The United Methodist Hymnal, No. 530 Earl Marlatt “Are ye able,” said the Master, “to be crucified with me?” “Yes,” the sturdy dreamers answered, “to the death we follow thee.” Lord, we are able. Our spirits are thine. Remold them, make us, like thee, divine. Thy guiding radiance above us shall be a beacon to God, to love, and loyalty. “Are ye able” is a thoroughly Methodist hymn. Originally in six stanzas, the hymn was written for a service to consecrate the School of Religious Education at Boston University in 1926, the title being “Challenge.” Five stanzas were published in The American Student Hymnal in 1928. Since 1935 the hymn has appeared mostly in Methodist or United Methodist hymnals. United Methodist Bishop John Wesley Hardt, former Bishop in Residence at Perkins School of Theology, places this hymn in the context of its time: “Toward the end of the 19th century and early in the 20th century, the dreams of ‘the coming Kingdom of God’ inspired the YMCA and YWCA as well as the vision of ‘The Evangelization of the World in Our World in Our Generation.’ A companion spirit inspired many young people to volunteer for service in the first great World War with the motto ‘to make the world safe for democracy.’” “Are Ye Able” quickly captured the spirit of young people who were attending Methodist assemblies and camps for three decades beginning in the 1930s. According to Methodist hymnologist and hymnal editor Robert Guy McCuthan, the poet set out to tie together two biblical scenes from the passion of Christ. In Mark 10:35-40, James and John, the sons of Zebedee, ask Christ, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left hand in glory.” Jesus responds, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?” They respond to Jesus, “We are able.” The second scene comes from Luke 23:39-43 where Christ addresses the two thieves on either side of him at the crucifixion. While one thief taunts Christ, the other requests, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Christ responds, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.” Earl Bowman Marlatt (1892-1976) was the son of a Methodist minister, trained at DePauw University and Boston University with additional study at Harvard, Oxford, and the University of Berlin. He taught philosophy at Boston University from 1925 to 1938 and served as dean of the University from 1938-1945. He then taught philosophy of religion and religious literature at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University from 1846-1957. Until the renovation of Perkins Chapel in 1998-1999, a small prayer chapel in the north transept was named for him. Following his time at SMU, Marlatt was the curator of the Treasure Room and Hymn Museum at the Interchurch Center, New York City. He wrote several volumes of poetry and was the associate editor of The American Student Hymnal. The music was composed by Harry Mason (1881-1964), a student at Boston University’s School of Religious Education. Musically, the stanzas are reminiscent of a march while the rousing refrain, typical of gospel hymnody, has received some criticism for its unusual length. Nevertheless, one can imagine that the hymn inspired many young people to Christian service in the early to mid-20th century. Bishop Hardt confirms this: “Mere words cannot begin to recapture the power and abiding love which the familiar words ‘Are Ye Able’ brought to generations of Methodist young people. Perhaps young persons in generations yet to come may again find the eternal spirit of Christ speaking to them through these inspiring words.” © 1987 Oxford University Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Dr. Hawn is professor of sacred music at Perkins School of Theology. Categories: History of Hymns

1. “Are ye able,” said the Master, “to be crucified with me?” “Yea,” the sturdy dreamers answered, “to the death we follow thee.” Refrain: Lord, we are able. Our spirits are thine. Remold them, make us, like thee, divine. Thy guiding radiance above us shall be a beacon to God, to love, and loyalty. 2. Are ye able to remember, when a thief lifts up his eyes, that his pardoned soul is worthy of a place in paradise? (Refrain 3. Are ye able when the shadows close around you with the sod, to believe that spirit triumphs, to commend your soul to God? (Refrain) 4. Are ye able? Still the Master whispers down eternity, and heroic spirits answer, now as then in Galilee. (Refrain) I found 2 more verses that I had never seen. Worthy adding: Are you able to relinquish Purple dreams of power and fame, To go down into the garden, Or to die a death of shame? Refrain Lord, we are able. Our spirits are Thine. Remold them, make us, like Thee, divine. Thy guiding radiance above us shall be A beacon to God, to love and loyalty. Are ye able, when the anguish Racks your mind and heart with pain, To forgive the souls who wrong you, Who would make your striving vain? https://www.letssingit.com/burl-ives-lyrics-are-ye-able-said-the-master-3rv617r LetsSingIt - The Internet Lyrics Database

Ferrel cats are wiping out indigenous bird populations. Where feral cats are fed people dump more cats, they all breed and we have an area overrun with cats. I love animals, cats included, but people never think about how overpopulation of any animal can be an environmental hazard. Spay/neuter is only part of the answer.

When I see strangers come to my door with literature in hand I always pray, Lord, give me the words. I am asking for God to give me the words that they need to hear that will ring true to them, show them they need a Savior and will show them the way of salvation. I often have casual conversations with people when I go to lunch and am always looking for an opening that allows me to bring up God's grace. However, Discipling is an ongoing process of directing people to Scripture that answers their question and ministers to them. It is bring them up in the way they should go so that they may be established in the Word, like we do our children. Having read Dereck Prince years ago I have to admit he was not one of my favorites. Some articles were fairly good and others were not so good, or they just weren't what I needed at the time.

1Jn 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 1Jn 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Since Jesus died for your sins, taking your punishment, if you have received Jesus as your Lord and Master you now only have to confess your sin to God. As soon a you receive Christ into your life you are already forgiven of unintentional sins if you are in fellowship with other Christians. But you must confess your premeditated sins to be cleansed.

Heb 10:23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. Heb 10:24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, Heb 10:25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. Church is not a place to be entertained. It is a place for us to serve others. You might try helping our in Sunday School with a goal of making it better and more meaningful to them. See where you can be of help around the church. We are there to encourage each other and be a blessing to them.

The only time that a relatively short time out in a dark close room is recommended it for autistic kids when they are overloaded with sensory data--too much commotion. They usually do best in a calm quiet routine situation. Under any other circumstances the school could have been sued along with the teacher and school district. My mom gave me time outs sitting staring at the corner of the room after giving me some advice on my rear end.

Welcome, Gayla

Sanctified means to set apart for God. It means that the ungodly habits are minimized by a wife who does not enjoy them and will not participate in them That way their children grow up in a godly atmosphere. However, he is not saved until he of his own volition gives his live to Christ Jesus as his Lord and Master.

To trust in Jesus means to lean all your weight on Him, to rely on Him to save you eternally and to help you in every day circumstances. It also means to trust in the Bible as His words and to utilize the promises and teaching to solve problems that arise. We apply them to our lives. Trusting in Jesus is relying on His blood alone as the payment for our sin. Jesus' death paid for us, redeeming us from the realm of satan. All of us are going to hell until we accept God's remedy. Jesus is our near kinsman Redeemer who is able to pay the price of our ransom. He is the only sinless Lamb of God able to redeem us. So we rely wholly on Him and realize that we can do nothing to help ourselves. To believe that we can pay for our own sins by suffering for them ourselves is to spit upon all Christ did on the cross. It is spitting on His blood.

1Pe 3:7 ESV Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered. Your husband should be considerate of you as the weaker vessel and be protective. Torturing you over your phobia of heights is not doing his part of your relationship. If he insists on doing it, just be sure his life insurance is in effect under those circumstances. He should not include you or his prayers won't be effective.

Welcome to Worthy, Wotz. If you have received Christ as your Lord and Master and the thought is intrusive, it is very unlikely that you worship the beast or its mark. . Satan is the accuser of the brethren so if the thought is accusing you it is most likely from the enemy. God does not accuse. He does point out our sin so that we can come to Him to confess it and He will cleanse us from all unrighteousness. I would see a medical doctor about the numbness to be sure it is not a mild stroke or some other neurological problem.

If the church didn't start at Pentecost, when do you think it did start?

Above all we need to guard our own hearts from bitterness. It defiles us, not the people who hurt us. It leaks our when we least expect it. Each of the people who have hurt, slandered and misjudged me has been another opportunity to love and forgive the unlovable. At the time I couldn't see beyond my pain, but I returned a soft answer. They continue to be opportunities to apply Christ's love and forgiveness whether they can receive it or not. It is necessary for my own spiritual health to do so.

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I agree. We can't forgive as long as we consider ourselves more righteous than the perpetrator of abuse or murder.. We need to realize how ugly our own sin is. We also must realize that what we cannot do in our own strength, Christ in us can do and has done. He hung on a cross forgiving those who were torturing him to death. He hung there to take our punishment and forgive us, including the perpetrator. Christ in us can and does forgive them whether or not if they want or receive it. We need to ask that He make us a conduit of His grace, His love and His forgiveness. Only then do we come close to comprehending the heights and depths of His love.

Yes, it is God's job to catch the fish and clean them. We just tell them the Gospel and disciple them. We start them in the right direction. We tell them to start reading the Gospel of John. We answer their questions and tell them how to recognize God's voice. We introduce them to a Bible teaching church or a small group Bible Study. We tell them how to pray. It is good to be concerned for the lost. We don't know how much more time any of us have on this earth. As long as we share with God's loving compassion in our hearts I think He will make up for any wrong words.

Thayer and Zodihates say that the word means trial here rather than temptation (II) Trial, temptation. (A) A state of trial in which God brings His people through adversity and affliction in order to encourage and prove their faith and confidence in Him (Mat 6:13; ( This is confirmed in 1 Peter 1.) G3986 (Word Study) πειρασμός peirasmós; gen. peirasmoú, masc. noun from peirázō (G3985), to make trial of, try, tempt. Trial, temptation, a putting to the test, spoken of persons only. When God is the agent, peirasmós is for the purpose of proving someone, never for the purpose of causing him to fall. If it is the devil who tempts, then it is for the purpose of causing one to fall. The pope may have good intentions but he should have changed the word to trials. He needed to stick to the meaning of the Greek. Jesus didn't necessarily speak in Aramaic except in a few places in the NT such as Abba.

Normally God's voice creates the fruit of the Spirit in us--love joy peace, long suffering, kindness, goodness, meekness, faithfulness and self-control. It never produces fear because His perfect love casts out fear. It never produces confusion because God is not the author of confusion. It sometimes does convey His strength, power and authority. Usually it encourages us and comforts us. When we hear God we know it is not us. He speaks to each of us a little differently. He speaks to my pastor like a loving Father speaks to His son--in guy talk.