Coliseum Posted October 9, 2019 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 14 Topic Count: 133 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 1,123 Content Per Day: 0.66 Reputation: 2,055 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/07/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted October 9, 2019 "Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ." Eph 3:8. We never find gold on top of the water, but we must search for it at the bottom of the sea. An individual who is self-centered is "loud, cheap, and empty." Empty cans chatter and jostle and clang about on the surface of the water, always wanting to be "known." Be like Paul who was satisfied to be less than the least. We put our best foot forward; we want to be right. We want respect. We want to be known as intellects and thinkers and have others cheer our importance. And if we are honest, our flesh needs this, but the Spirit says otherwise. The good we do for others in secret is what God delights in. Others may accuse us, saying, "What have you done for anyone"? It is enough only that I have done well in God's eyes. It is not for me to know why God chose Judas to betray him, but only to ask, "Why me Lord"? "I am less than the least." 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rontiger Posted October 10, 2019 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 20 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 263 Content Per Day: 0.07 Reputation: 210 Days Won: 1 Joined: 12/27/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted October 10, 2019 21 hours ago, Coliseum said: "Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ." Eph 3:8. We never find gold on top of the water, but we must search for it at the bottom of the sea. An individual who is self-centered is "loud, cheap, and empty." Empty cans chatter and jostle and clang about on the surface of the water, always wanting to be "known." Be like Paul who was satisfied to be less than the least. We put our best foot forward; we want to be right. We want respect. We want to be known as intellects and thinkers and have others cheer our importance. And if we are honest, our flesh needs this, but the Spirit says otherwise. The good we do for others in secret is what God delights in. Others may accuse us, saying, "What have you done for anyone"? It is enough only that I have done well in God's eyes. It is not for me to know why God chose Judas to betray him, but only to ask, "Why me Lord"? "I am less than the least." Coliseum, those who are really born of God/again/saved are led by the Spirit of God [Romans 8:14]; because these "led by the Holy Spirit" true Christians, have been really given the (Holy) "Spirit of Sonship"{Childship}[Romans 8:15 RSV](I've just learned the true meaning of Romans 14-15 this week :-] .) He will change our natural heart of pride - only if we are truly His. ( saying for new Christians across the globe really-I know you certainly know this,Coliseum) That said, when we see the Bible's Jude 1:3 say "contend(say strongly something for a position in an argument) for the faith earnestly", there is vigour and skill implied I think, doesn't it?. Brilliant Protestant defenders of the Christian faith like James C. Maxwell(we live in the modern electronic age primarily because of the Christian scientist and apologist, Maxwell) and today's Dr. Gary Habermas , were very gentle and humble in their hearts, but ferociously with erudition and kindness, and respect, contended for Christ's Gospel. Yet as you clearly imply, we can understand that everybody on earth is absolutely stupid ,including ourselves, or the brightest theologian or Nobel-winning scientist, compared to the omniscient Lord God, Jesus Christ. But maybe I and others seem a bit noisy but only because in the words of Tom Petty:" You can stand me up at the Gates of Hell but I (We )won't back down." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTC Posted October 10, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 18 Topic Count: 200 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 2,795 Content Per Day: 0.65 Reputation: 1,502 Days Won: 1 Joined: 06/25/2012 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/26/1952 Share Posted October 10, 2019 On 10/9/2019 at 12:39 PM, Coliseum said: "Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ." Eph 3:8. We never find gold on top of the water, but we must search for it at the bottom of the sea. An individual who is self-centered is "loud, cheap, and empty." Empty cans chatter and jostle and clang about on the surface of the water, always wanting to be "known." Be like Paul who was satisfied to be less than the least. We put our best foot forward; we want to be right. We want respect. We want to be known as intellects and thinkers and have others cheer our importance. And if we are honest, our flesh needs this, but the Spirit says otherwise. The good we do for others in secret is what God delights in. Others may accuse us, saying, "What have you done for anyone"? It is enough only that I have done well in God's eyes. It is not for me to know why God chose Judas to betray him, but only to ask, "Why me Lord"? "I am less than the least." Good post brother, I enjoyed reading it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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