2 Corinthians 12:9

[oldzimm]

Here is a thought I came across on the Net and I thought it was interesting.

II CORINTHIANS 12:9

9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

With all the grace and strength of our lord Jesus Christ available at our request, why do we try to do everything on our own instead of asking for help. It is like walking a thousand miles when you own a car.

[Bold Believer]

Here is a thought I came across on the Net and I thought it was interesting.

II CORINTHIANS 12:9

9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

With all the grace and strength of our lord Jesus Christ available at our request, why do we try to do everything on our own instead of asking for help. It is like walking a thousand miles when you own a car.

Let me ask you this Zimm? Let's say a male believer has a problem with sexual misbehavior. Does he ask God to help him stop, or do something about it himself? If he does nothing, he's continuing in sin. If he tries to do something, then he's not waiting on God. (This could apply to any sin, I use this one as an example.)

[mizzdy]

Three times I begged the Lord to take this thing away from me; 9 but he told me, "My grace is enough for you, for my power is brought to perfection in weakness." Therefore, I am very happy to boast about my weaknesses, in order that the Messiah's power will rest upon me. 10 Yes, I am well pleased with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions and difficulties endured on behalf of the Messiah; for it is when I am weak that I am strong.

Paul delights in his infirmities because he knows it is God alone who brings us out of our weaknesses, it is Messiah alone who gives and takes. When we are weak and call on Him and He helps us who is doing it all, not us only Him. We cannot do a thing on our own unless He strengthens us to do what He calls. When He does call us to action He is the one who gives us the ways and means to do so yet if we do not we are denying Him and His power. When we do ask for His help and do nothing we remain in our sins, He gives us the ways and means to do so.

shalom,

Mizz

[Guest yod]

Here is a thought I came across on the Net and I thought it was interesting.

II CORINTHIANS 12:9

9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

With all the grace and strength of our lord Jesus Christ available at our request, why do we try to do everything on our own instead of asking for help. It is like walking a thousand miles when you own a car.

I heard a quote from a leader of the underground church of China who said, "we are amazed at how much the American church accomplishes without God"

[Guest]

Three times I begged the Lord to take this thing away from me; 9 but he told me, "My grace is enough for you, for my power is brought to perfection in weakness." Therefore, I am very happy to boast about my weaknesses, in order that the Messiah's power will rest upon me. 10 Yes, I am well pleased with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions and difficulties endured on behalf of the Messiah; for it is when I am weak that I am strong.

Paul delights in his infirmities because he knows it is God alone who brings us out of our weaknesses, it is Messiah alone who gives and takes. When we are weak and call on Him and He helps us who is doing it all, not us only Him. We cannot do a thing on our own unless He strengthens us to do what He calls. When He does call us to action He is the one who gives us the ways and means to do so yet if we do not we are denying Him and His power. When we do ask for His help and do nothing we remain in our sins, He gives us the ways and means to do so.

For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. Philippians 2:13

[oldzimm]

Here is a thought I came across on the Net and I thought it was interesting.

II CORINTHIANS 12:9

9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

With all the grace and strength of our lord Jesus Christ available at our request, why do we try to do everything on our own instead of asking for help. It is like walking a thousand miles when you own a car.

Let me ask you this Zimm? Let's say a male believer has a problem with sexual misbehavior. Does he ask God to help him stop, or do something about it himself? If he does nothing, he's continuing in sin. If he tries to do something, then he's not waiting on God. (This could apply to any sin, I use this one as an example.)

Bold Believer from "Dixie", I don't think this is a hard question to answer. IMHO I believe there are some sins that some can refrain from by following the word of God. There are also sins that weigh heavy on the heart, sexual, drug, alcohol addictions or any kind of sin. If a sin weighs heavy on someones heart, that person would be a fool to think they can beat it by themselves, these are the sinners satan is more then willing to go to war against. Anybody that has a sin that is a burden on their heart and don't seek God for help, plus the help of Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I would say has only about 5% chance of beating that sin.

The 5% I can't prove, but then again it is only my humble opinion.

Side note: I had to mention you were from "Dixie" because I just learned last night that the person who wrote the song "Dixie" was from the North, for me that was a surprising bit of trivia.

[Bold Believer]

Here is a thought I came across on the Net and I thought it was interesting.

II CORINTHIANS 12:9

9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

With all the grace and strength of our lord Jesus Christ available at our request, why do we try to do everything on our own instead of asking for help. It is like walking a thousand miles when you own a car.

Let me ask you this Zimm? Let's say a male believer has a problem with sexual misbehavior. Does he ask God to help him stop, or do something about it himself? If he does nothing, he's continuing in sin. If he tries to do something, then he's not waiting on God. (This could apply to any sin, I use this one as an example.)

Bold Believer from "Dixie", I don't think this is a hard question to answer. IMHO I believe there are some sins that some can refrain from by following the word of God. There are also sins that weigh heavy on the heart, sexual, drug, alcohol addictions or any kind of sin. If a sin weighs heavy on someones heart, that person would be a fool to think they can beat it by themselves, these are the sinners satan is more then willing to go to war against. Anybody that has a sin that is a burden on their heart and don't seek God for help, plus the help of Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I would say has only about 5% chance of beating that sin.

The 5% I can't prove, but then again it is only my humble opinion.

Side note: I had to mention you were from "Dixie" because I just learned last night that the person who wrote the song "Dixie" was from the North, for me that was a surprising bit of trivia.

More interesting Dixie trivia: That man was black. Furthermore, although the song is often considered to be the 'national anthem' of the Confederacy, that would actually be "Bonnie Blue Flag".