Just some food for thought

[Evangelica]

Stepping stones or Foundation stones?

I'm always amazed at how God works. Often there are two roads ahead, one that seems right and the one that says "this is the way"

I feel blessed that God has givin oppurtunity for seeds to be planted. One sows, one waters, and one harvests. Foundations are made and others build on them.

The important thing is to sort out what is the patterns of stepping stones and what are the foundation stones. Usually traditions will hold the essence of a truth as the means of preserving but we must all do the work building, no one can do it for us. Our mothers gave us milk but now we are grown. Standing firm on the foundations keeps us from being tossed to and fro. And building on the foundations gives us access to the treasures of heaven.

There's a story of a carpenter who was ready to retire and his employer asked him to just build one more house before leaving. He did but his heart wasn't in it so he didn't do it with all the talent that he had, for he was a masterbuilder. Upon retiring the employer said" For all you have done for me I'm giving you this last house you built as a gift from me to you"

For us to build what we will live in for eternity, great care must be taken, for we have God given talents too. Build so others can build on the foundation of Christ, for there is no other, but also, each of us must do the building for ourselves for no one can do it for us.

[Evangelica]

Anyway, I think that's what Jesus meant in the Revelation 2-3 address to the churches not only not leave the 1st love but also sort tradition from doctrine when He was talking about the Nicolations, etc.

[Evangelica]

The zero response to this is discouraging to say the least.

[OneLight]

Personally, I have nothing to add to your story. If there is something you want to discuss, a question to ask ,or a point to make from scripture, then you may get a response.

OneLight