Lent

[Fiosh]

There are lots of people who atleast try change their lifestyle during the lent ,in a positive manner...Self-denial? I dont think theres anything wrong with this...I dont know where exactly this fits in the scriptures, but if its helping some folks, whats the harm?There is no period specified in the bible where we need to fast n pray, again it may be an initiative of the early church fathers, and they did make it sound like an apostolic tradition!

So we are correct to say that the Lenten tradition requires extra-biblical evidence for its support and therefore would be classified merely as a man-made tradition/doctrine without biblical support? Of course this would mean it is not a biblical requirement and it would be wrong (a sin) to bind it as such upon Christians today.

Jesus spent 40 days in the desert in fasting & prayer. During Lent I imitate Jesus.

Are you authorized (by God) to bind your desert fasting on other Christians? Is it wrong for a religious body that claims to be the

[Fiosh]

There are lots of people who atleast try change their lifestyle during the lent ,in a positive manner...Self-denial? I dont think theres anything wrong with this...I dont know where exactly this fits in the scriptures, but if its helping some folks, whats the harm?There is no period specified in the bible where we need to fast n pray, again it may be an initiative of the early church fathers, and they did make it sound like an apostolic tradition!

So we are correct to say that the Lenten tradition requires extra-biblical evidence for its support and therefore would be classified merely as a man-made tradition/doctrine without biblical support? Of course this would mean it is not a biblical requirement and it would be wrong (a sin) to bind it as such upon Christians today.

Jesus spent 40 days in the desert in fasting & prayer. During Lent I imitate Jesus.

Are you authorized (by God) to bind your desert fasting on other Christians? Is it wrong for a religious body that claims to be the

[Floatingaxe]

We don't have to strive! He isn't asking us to strive. Just obey His Word, and we will become like Him apart from any works. Works don't get us anywhere.

[Fiosh]

We don't have to strive! He isn't asking us to strive. Just obey His Word, and we will become like Him apart from any works. Works don't get us anywhere.

Uh, better check your Bible, Flo, that's just wrong.

Hebrews 12

Luke 13:24

I Cor 9: 24-27

You are very hung up on "works". As I said before, God demands "works". Matthew 25:31-46

Peace,

Fiosh

[Iryssa]

I've already dealt with this and a bunch of other things regarding lent in this discussion.

[IreneM]

Doctrine and tradition are TWO differnt things

Lent is not scriptual there fore not required except by the catholic church

If you want to do it go ahead but don't try to convince everyone else that it is something that we need to do to get closer to the Lord or to repent more deeply or suffer for our sins (The price was paid for those 2000 years ago)

and I will not motrify my self it is not scriptual in fact it is prohibited and if I could remmber where it is found I would quote it

Yes you have the right to do it if that is what you wish to do, but to do it becuase it is required by man is unscriptual and not required in Gods Word

God Bless you if you feel the need

If we keep a daily relationship with the Lord we need not worry about it

In Christ

IreneM

[Leonard]

I've said all I need to. If the idea of the Lenten season is not a blessing to you, do not partake. If it is, then do so.

"One man esteemeth one day above another, another man esteemeth all days equally; let each man be fully persuaded in his own mind......and let there be peace among us."

[Guest yod]

Doctrine and tradition are TWO differnt things

Lent is not scriptual there fore not required except by the catholic church

If you want to do it go ahead but don't try to convince everyone else that it is something that we need to do to get closer to the Lord or to repent more deeply or suffer for our sins (The price was paid for those 2000 years ago)

and I will not motrify my self it is not scriptual in fact it is prohibited and if I could remmber where it is found I would quote it

Yes you have the right to do it if that is what you wish to do, but to do it becuase it is required by man is unscriptual and not required in Gods Word

God Bless you if you feel the need

If we keep a daily relationship with the Lord we need not worry about it

In Christ

IreneM

I've never done Lent (except the kind in my pocket) but c'mon guys....it's a time of drawing nearer to God. What is the big problem if someone wants to do that? I hope that we all have made a habit (tradition) out of that in some way.

Christmas and Easter aren't "required" in scripture either by the way.

Show a little grace.

[Guest Jude 1:3]

it's a time of drawing nearer to God.

Which god might that be?

[Iryssa]

it's a time of drawing nearer to God.

Which god might that be?

You know darn well.