johnthebaptist Posted October 29, 2019 Group: Non-Conformist Theology Followers: 6 Topic Count: 118 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4,361 Content Per Day: 2.31 Reputation: 2,109 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/25/2019 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/03/1953 Share Posted October 29, 2019 There are two kinds of people. One kind tries hard to obey the Lord’s commandments. They are of the kingdom of God. The other kind are those who give minimal effort to trying to obey the Lord’s commandments. They are of the world. If you’ve read the Bible, you know what I am talking about. Those who are of the world have sophisticated excuses for not obeying the Lord’s commandments. Remember that the serpent was the most subtle of the wild creatures God created (Gen 3:1). One excuse they give is that the Bible was inaccurately translated. Don’t you think the Lord had the ability and will to have people accurately translate his words? Another excuse they have is that the Lord wasn’t speaking to the Christians in the Old Testament. I agree he was speaking to the Jews, but if he said something is an abomination, it’s an abomination no matter what religion you subscribe to, wouldn’t you say? Here is a personal observation: The world is a place of pride. That is why worldly people don’t stand by the Lord’s commandments: It is an unpopular thing to do. My advice to worldly people: Turn to God. The world hasn’t the desire, nor the ability, to make you happy. The Lord has both. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worship Warriors Posted October 30, 2019 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 10 Topic Count: 83 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 2,223 Content Per Day: 1.17 Reputation: 4,864 Days Won: 3 Joined: 02/18/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted October 30, 2019 3 hours ago, johnthebaptist said: There are two kinds of people. One kind tries hard to obey the Lord’s commandments. They are of the kingdom of God. The other kind are those who give minimal effort to trying to obey the Lord’s commandments. They are of the world. If you’ve read the Bible, you know what I am talking about. Those who are of the world have sophisticated excuses for not obeying the Lord’s commandments. Remember that the serpent was the most subtle of the wild creatures God created (Gen 3:1). One excuse they give is that the Bible was inaccurately translated. Don’t you think the Lord had the ability and will to have people accurately translate his words? Another excuse they have is that the Lord wasn’t speaking to the Christians in the Old Testament. I agree he was speaking to the Jews, but if he said something is an abomination, it’s an abomination no matter what religion you subscribe to, wouldn’t you say? Here is a personal observation: The world is a place of pride. That is why worldly people don’t stand by the Lord’s commandments: It is an unpopular thing to do. My advice to worldly people: Turn to God. The world hasn’t the desire, nor the ability, to make you happy. The Lord has both. Well said, John. The root of all our rebellion is pride. We want to do our own things and we don't want God to tell us want to do. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailyprayerwarrior Posted October 30, 2019 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 3 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 219 Content Per Day: 0.13 Reputation: 284 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/03/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted October 30, 2019 Bravo! Well said. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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