Wheat and the Tares

[tsth]

Dear None,

So, are you saying that to look into the meaning of Scripture is not a right thing to do? Or is it only the passages that are easy to receive, that we look into? I believe it is VERY important for us to examine the Scriptures, AND examine ourselves/the church, to see if we pass the test, unless of course, Christ is not in us.

That is why these things are most important to examine, even if they don't sit well with us.

In His Love,

Suzanne

[None]

Dear None,

So, are you saying that to look into the meaning of Scripture is not a right thing to do? Or is it only the passages that are easy to receive, that we look into? I believe it is VERY important for us to examine the Scriptures, AND examine ourselves/the church, to see if we pass the test, unless of course, Christ is not in us.

That is why these things are most important to examine, even if they don't sit well with us.

In His Love,

Suzanne

Well, what I'm saying is: you ever notice how certain people post mainly about certain things?(I'm sure you have noticed)

When someone is constantly posting about hypocrisy and other people's sins, it tells me that they themselves need to be looking in the mirror a bit better because MAYBE the message they're preaching to others is, in fact, a message from God to THEM.

[tsth]

So, would you say that Jeremiah was a hypocrite?

How about Amos?

Just curious, where you got the idea that you did, because it's not biblical with regard to those who speak to "the church"....sometimes they say what they do, because they are supposed to. And just like then.........there will be those that will become angry towards them, over it?

Just a thought.

In His Love,

Suzanne

[EricH]

So, would you say that Jeremiah was a hypocrite?

How about Amos?

Just curious, where you got the idea that you did, because it's not biblical with regard to those who speak to "the church"....sometimes they say what they do, because they are supposed to. And just like then.........there will be those that will become angry towards them, over it?

Just a thought.

In His Love,

Suzanne

Slightly different situation. These 2 individuals were speaking under direct inspritation of the Holy Spirit. Certainly God can attract people to certain sections of scripture, but that should never be equated to people who spoke as they did under direct inspiration

[tsth]

Isn't that a bit presumptious? How do you know how the Holy Spirit directs another? Aren't Christians inspired by the Holy Spirit as well? Whether by the written Word or the spoken Word?

In His Love,

Suzanne

[Eddie B]

Joh 16:8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:

Joh 16:9 Of sin, because they believe not on me;

Joh 16:10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;

Joh 16:11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

1Co 15:34 Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.

[None]

Isn't that a bit presumptious? How do you know how the Holy Spirit directs another? Aren't Christians inspired by the Holy Spirit as well? Whether by the written Word or the spoken Word?

In His Love,

Suzanne

The Holy Spirit DOES speak to and from each of us Christians.

He uses many mediums, not just the Holy Bible, as you already know.

"....sometimes they say what they do, because they are supposed to.

...and sometimes they speak the Word of God only to turn around and see that it is God speaking to them, and no one else.

Just curious, where you got the idea that you did...

Personal experience and also testimonies from fellow Christians.

[Mutzrein]

One of the keys to this parable I believe - which has already been touched on - is the fact that tares and wheat look so much alike that often the only REAL way to tell the difference is their fruit.

[Massorite]

One of the keys to this parable I believe - which has already been touched on - is the fact that tares and wheat look so much alike that often the only REAL way to tell the difference is their fruit.

And the only time one kind tell the differences in their fruit is at harvest time.

[tsth]

I'm sorry, but I have to disagree. The fruit is visable ON the tree that produces it, whether harvested or not. The fruit is what is born out of that particular tree, depending on the season. You may not visibily see it ALL the time, just as trees don't always have fruit on it, but it will eventually show:

Matthew 7:16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.

In His Love,

Suzanne