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Irene I agree,
I think what matters is how we chose to live our lives, We have the basic instructions, the knowledge which is needed as followers of the Lord and God. People can go to Church each Sunday yet do wrong and People can know the Scriptures off by heart yet their own hearts are cold as ice,
God knows us, He knows we make mistakes but are trying our best and it's a confusing world.
Quote (942767 @ Aug. 03 2010,15:06) Babylonia=confusion. And he is calling: “Come out of her my people, that you might not be a partaker of her plagues”. Love in Christ,
Marty
Marty,What do you believe Babylonia is – the things of the world ?
What's the best way to come out of Babylonia ?
Shimmer, elsewhere, Jesus said that his followers are to be “no part of the world.” What do you make of that? (John 17:14; John 15:17-19)
Quote (david @ Aug. 04 2010,17:15) Shimmer, elsewhere, Jesus said that his followers are to be “no part of the world.” What do you make of that? (John 17:14; John 15:17-19)
Hi David,What do 'you' (David) think it means?
Do 'you' think it means what The Watchtower Society dictates?Watchtower Society Publication “Keep yourself in GOD'S LOVE” page 207…
Regarding everyone that “does not remain in the teaching of the Christ,” we read:
“Never receive him into your homes or say a greeting to him. For he that says a greeting to him
is a sharer in his wicked works.” (2John 9-11) We do not have spiritual or social fellowship
with disfellowshipped ones. The Watchtower of September 15, 1981, page 25, stated:
“A simple 'hello' to someone can be the first step that develops into conversation and maybe even a friendship.
Would we want to take that first step with a disfellowshipped person?”Witnessing to the world in behalf of YHVH (Psalm 45:17)
117=יהוה האלהים (JEHOVAH GOD) YÄ-hä-vā hä ĔL-ō-Hêêm!
Ed J (AKJV Joshua 22:34 / Isaiah 60:13-15)
http://www.holycitybiblecode.orgQuote (david @ Aug. 04 2010,18:15) Shimmer, elsewhere, Jesus said that his followers are to be “no part of the world.” What do you make of that? (John 17:14; John 15:17-19)
David, I was thinking about it,If we have a roof over our heads, a bed to sleep, food to eat, clean water to drink, clothes to wear we are lucky.
If we have eyes to see, ears to hear, a mouth to speak, a brain to think, good health, that is good.
If we have good company, a husband or wife, a good friend, that is a blessing.
If we have heart, personality, kindness compassion wisdom or anything else that is great.
All thanks to God, there's always someone worser off, and them we need to think about.
So what else do we need ? Do we need all the latest gadgets, TV, music, entertainment, cars, shopping and spending, do we need to be part of the worlds religions politics and wars, and everything else,
Spiritual not earthly, love from deep within, give what we do not need – to those who have a need, care for those who need to be cared for, ask God's guidance in all that we do.
What do you think ?
Quote (SimplyForgiven @ July 19 2010,12:24) I believe in God, so because i want everyone to be saved i willl force everyone i know to believe as well, by whatever means nessary ***AN EXAMPLE!! i dont honestly believe that!***
Hey, I have learned the hard way, that there is no way that you can tell even your Family members about God. Those that are of the world do not want to hear it. Even if they go to a Church. I tried to tell one of our Son's about the trinity. O well He got so frustrated and angry that I would never start it again…. I learned that God has to do the calling. It is all up to God whether we have riches from this world or not….. Money in it;s self is not wrong. If you use it correctly….. Riches are not wrong in it self if it comes from God….. Before we became Seniors we used to Tithe. God helped us so much….And even now we have a beautiful home etc. and I thank God for all, every day….. Peace IreneIrene…………….Good point, i also use to tithe until if found out that tithing was not scriptural for the new testament Church it was just a form of taxes used by ancient Israel to support the Levities as they were to minister to Israel the Laws and the Priests, and Health issues, they were servants of the people and need the tithes too live on. Tithing was nothing but a TAX for their SERVICES.
God does not need our money , not saying a person should not support his or her church , but that is giving and has NOTHING to do with TITHING. WE are far better off to Help the Poor and the oppressed and live lives that reflect Love to all being compassionate and mercifully is far better then sacrifice. Remember a broken and contrite (HEART) to GOD, is a Sacrifice, If we from our hearts feel compassion for others and are merciful to them and there needs , that is pleasing to our heavenly Father. Remember Pure religion which is undefied is to visit the widows and orphans in their affections.You are also right GOD has to do the Electing and Calling we can not ” EVERY MAN IN HIS ORDER”. God is able to Save ALL.
peace and love to you and Georg……………………………….gene
Quote (Arnold @ Aug. 04 2010,19:03) Quote (SimplyForgiven @ July 19 2010,12:24) I believe in God, so because i want everyone to be saved i willl force everyone i know to believe as well, by whatever means nessary ***AN EXAMPLE!! i dont honestly believe that!***
Hey, I have learned the hard way, that there is no way that you can tell even your Family members about God. Those that are of the world do not want to hear it. Even if they go to a Church. I tried to tell one of our Son's about the trinity. O well He got so frustrated and angry that I would never start it again…. I learned that God has to do the calling. It is all up to God whether we have riches from this world or not….. Money in it;s self is not wrong. If you use it correctly….. Riches are not wrong in it self if it comes from God….. Before we became Seniors we used to Tithe. God helped us so much….And even now we have a beautiful home etc. and I thank God for all, every day….. Peace Irene
Ya i was referrring to the topic of “Good intentions” being evil, and selfish, even though it based on a Good concepts, but it is carreid out in a ungodly way, evil ways, which are wrong.
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