johnthebaptist Posted January 6, 2020 Group: Non-Conformist Theology Followers: 6 Topic Count: 118 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4,361 Content Per Day: 2.29 Reputation: 2,109 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/25/2019 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/03/1953 Share Posted January 6, 2020 My experience is that when I obey the Lord’s commandments, I have peace of mind, and when I don’t obey the Lord’s commandments, I have trouble. I have concluded that obedience brings peace of mind. As a matter of fact, I suspect that is their purpose. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted January 6, 2020 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,994 Topics Per Day: 0.48 Content Count: 48,692 Content Per Day: 11.75 Reputation: 30,343 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted January 6, 2020 Following the Lord's commandments is all about being obedient to Him. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighbor Posted January 6, 2020 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 18 Topic Count: 962 Topics Per Day: 0.35 Content Count: 13,723 Content Per Day: 5.04 Reputation: 9,114 Days Won: 6 Joined: 12/04/2016 Status: Offline Birthday: 03/03/1885 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Hi, The Covenant of Moses including the ten commandments is about revealing the need of a savior. Reference Romans 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnthebaptist Posted January 7, 2020 Group: Non-Conformist Theology Followers: 6 Topic Count: 118 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4,361 Content Per Day: 2.29 Reputation: 2,109 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/25/2019 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/03/1953 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 5 hours ago, Neighbor said: Hi, The Covenant of Moses including the ten commandments is about revealing the need of a savior. Reference Romans 3 Like I say, I have found that by obeying the Lord's commandments, I have peace of mind. Each of us must choose whether to obey or not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighbor Posted January 7, 2020 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 18 Topic Count: 962 Topics Per Day: 0.35 Content Count: 13,723 Content Per Day: 5.04 Reputation: 9,114 Days Won: 6 Joined: 12/04/2016 Status: Offline Birthday: 03/03/1885 Share Posted January 7, 2020 25 minutes ago, johnthebaptist said: Each of us must choose whether to obey or not. Hi, Why sure. Jesus stepped up the requirement or made it known that the thought is the sin as well as the deed. Who can stop from having thought of sin? I suggest no one can. All do sin and fall short of the Gory of God's, perfection. It is by God's mercy and grace alone that anyone is saved away from the wrath of God to eternal life with Him. That life comes from Jesus alone, by His sacrifice alone, for the benefit of those foreknown to God and predestined by God. Of those given to Jesus not a one given Him are lost. By the law of Moses comes knowledge of death, and the need of a savior Jesus is that savior, He is the reconciler the redeemer. He alone has paid in full the cost of sin for those given him to Shepherd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnthebaptist Posted January 7, 2020 Group: Non-Conformist Theology Followers: 6 Topic Count: 118 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4,361 Content Per Day: 2.29 Reputation: 2,109 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/25/2019 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/03/1953 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Neighbor said: Hi, Why sure. Jesus stepped up the requirement or made it known that the thought is the sin as well as the deed. Who can stop from having thought of sin? I suggest no one can. All do sin and fall short of the Gory of God's, perfection. It is by God's mercy and grace alone that anyone is saved away from the wrath of God to eternal life with Him. That life comes from Jesus alone, by His sacrifice alone, for the benefit of those foreknown to God and predestined by God. Of those given to Jesus not a one given Him are lost. By the law of Moses comes knowledge of death, and the need of a savior Jesus is that savior, He is the reconciler the redeemer. He alone has paid in full the cost of sin for those given him to Shepherd. Why is it difficult not to think sinfully? Edited January 7, 2020 by johnthebaptist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnthebaptist Posted January 7, 2020 Group: Non-Conformist Theology Followers: 6 Topic Count: 118 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4,361 Content Per Day: 2.29 Reputation: 2,109 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/25/2019 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/03/1953 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 10 minutes ago, Neighbor said: Hi, Why sure. Jesus stepped up the requirement or made it known that the thought is the sin as well as the deed. Who can stop from having thought of sin? I suggest no one can. All do sin and fall short of the Gory of God's, perfection. It is by God's mercy and grace alone that anyone is saved away from the wrath of God to eternal life with Him. That life comes from Jesus alone, by His sacrifice alone, for the benefit of those foreknown to God and predestined by God. Of those given to Jesus not a one given Him are lost. By the law of Moses comes knowledge of death, and the need of a savior Jesus is that savior, He is the reconciler the redeemer. He alone has paid in full the cost of sin for those given him to Shepherd. 7 minutes ago, johnthebaptist said: Why is it difficult not to think sinfully? When we repent of our sin, the first thing we should do is stop thinking sinful thoughts. That shouldn't be the last thing we do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighbor Posted January 7, 2020 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 18 Topic Count: 962 Topics Per Day: 0.35 Content Count: 13,723 Content Per Day: 5.04 Reputation: 9,114 Days Won: 6 Joined: 12/04/2016 Status: Offline Birthday: 03/03/1885 Share Posted January 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, johnthebaptist said: Why is it difficult not to think sinfully? To answer a question with a question; why did instruction have to be given to saints regarding ending to slights errors and bold sins against another before partaking of the Lords Supper if all were perfected and having no thought nor deed that is born of sin? Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself. That is why many of you are weak and ill, and some have died. But if we judged[i] ourselves truly, we would not be judged. But when we are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined so that we may not be condemned along with the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnthebaptist Posted January 7, 2020 Group: Non-Conformist Theology Followers: 6 Topic Count: 118 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4,361 Content Per Day: 2.29 Reputation: 2,109 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/25/2019 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/03/1953 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, Neighbor said: To answer a question with a question; why did instruction have to be given to saints regarding ending to slights errors and bold sins against another before partaking of the Lords Supper if all were perfected and having no thought nor deed that is born of sin? Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself. That is why many of you are weak and ill, and some have died. But if we judged[i] ourselves truly, we would not be judged. But when we are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined so that we may not be condemned along with the world. Thinking sinful thoughts leads to trouble. I'd rather avoid that trouble. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighbor Posted January 7, 2020 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 18 Topic Count: 962 Topics Per Day: 0.35 Content Count: 13,723 Content Per Day: 5.04 Reputation: 9,114 Days Won: 6 Joined: 12/04/2016 Status: Offline Birthday: 03/03/1885 Share Posted January 7, 2020 7 minutes ago, johnthebaptist said: Thinking sinful thoughts leads to trouble. I'd rather avoid that trouble. As for me I will rely on the shed blood of my Lord and savior to cover my sin. I give my praise to and thanks to Jesus for such an awful task to have endured for me personally. Jesus is the Lord of my shame. While I do try not to sin in deed nor thoughts I know I will fail, again and again. What I do not do, or try not to do, is sin all the more that grace may abound. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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