2ndRateMind
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Translated that means you simply created your own "personal" jesus ( a False Jesus)
As do we all.
using bits and pieces of what he said to wrap up as it supports your own personal "philosophy" while diminishing/disregarding the rest? That hardly meets the legitimate Scriptural requirements of submitting to Jesus as he requires yet you "claim" the title. That begs the question...
Do you believe and accept Jesus as the final and only authority and His will and requirements reign supreme and that you abide in His word?
No. We each have our subjective conceptions of Jesus' character, and while I am informed by some of these, I retain the right to discriminate among them.
(If you love me you will keep my commandments- Jesus didn't allow for cherry picking).
My commandments: Jesus only gave us two; to love God and love each other. (On these two commandments hang all the law and prophets*)
Are you a Christian by the scriptural requirements and yield yourself to that authority?
No. Humanity has made theological, philosophical and social progress since the scriptures were written and compiled. Perhaps even because they were written and compiled. I 'cherry pick' the best of scripture and the best of the world.
What profits a man to save the flesh but lose the soul? That answered everything right there.
I am not seeking profit, in this world or the next.
Best wishes, 2RM.
*Matthew 22:40 KJV
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