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2bme

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I'll tell you something about A.I and it's reproduction and generative features. It can't duplicate a body of work it created from the information you've given it. So you can't build a cohesive project that A.I ChatBot can continue, without it changing the finer details of what you're building. Anything the ChatBot generates is going to be standalone.
 

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I think ultimately its a matter of decernment in the spirit. The good fruits of the spirit which can only be seen with the spirit of Christ in a persons heart that allows them to see and hear what others cannot see and hear.

Or see and hear with a particular spirit and disposition. One beiong of this world and the other of Gods spirit and Kingdom on earth.

I think there are dimensions that we can experience. There is the physical, the psychological and emotional. Then there is the spiritual. They are all important and play a role and should be in harmony when in Christs truth.

Sometimes the psychological and emotional can be mistaken for the spiritual. It has the same transcedent aspect that is hard to pin down if you are not decerning the difference. People who living by emotion which seems to be the prevailing paradigm today can be easily fooled to believe something worldly is spiritual and Christs truth.

As a general worldview the west has moved into a postmodernist paradigm where everything is relative and truth is determined by self referential experiences and feelings. If it feels good it is good. If it feels bad and uncomfortable then its bad.

That is why there is less emphasis on sin and punishment as it comes across as harsh and unwelcoming.

I think now is the time for getting back to the foundation of the gospel and teachings for the church. I think theres a basic sign as to whether Christians and the church is in Christ. That is the unity of mind and spirit. Where there is division there is the beginnings of sin and Christ is no longer with the people.

Another sign IMO is that the modern church is not too different from the world. Which coincidently has happened post mid 20th century when western nations chose to revolt against God and bring in humanist ideologies to replace God. Which have crept into the church.

You will notice that this false gospel being based on relative emotion and experiences is often emotive, even angry and defiant against others percieved to be wrong. The politicing of the gospel. While at the same time appealing to peoples sensitivities which are very hard to resist on the surface.

But God is a God of order and peace and Christs truth is never angry and agitated. The truth is quiet and will always remain true regardless of changing times. Even quietly submitting to others and authority in obedience so that Christs example shines through in such times.
I know. How about everyone's who believes in their particular God just stops trying to convince everyone their God is real and let it prove itself. If a God wants me to understand it exists then it should do that itself.
 

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I know. How about everyone's who believes in their particular God just stops trying to convince everyone their God is real ….

You know that’s never going to happen.

…. and let it prove itself.

The one and only true God, the God who created the heavens and the earth, Yahweh, isn’t an “it”.

If a God wants me to understand it exists then it should do that itself.

The one and only true God himself wants everyone to understand that he exists, and he utilizes the creation, his creation, to make his existence known to all.

Yahweh. Everything else is idols.
 

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I know. How about everyone's who believes in their particular God just stops trying to convince everyone their God is real and let it prove itself. If a God wants me to understand it exists then it should do that itself.
With a Book about Himself . . . and how He wants His Creation to relate to Him . . . ? Let me think. Hmm . . . might just work! :crossword:
 
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I know. How about everyone's who believes in their particular God just stops trying to convince everyone their God is real and let it prove itself. If a God wants me to understand it exists then it should do that itself.
You actually hit on the crux of the matter. If you notice that everyone is complaining about how others are hypocrities and not living up to what they say. Or not living up to a precieved good. Everyone has some percieved moral shortfall.

Regardless of religion or ideology the actions rarely match the words. Or there its all words or mostly words and little action or example.

This would be the most powerful force that Christians actually live the words. Live Christs example. Then no one could hold any charge against them as they are living the words. Their actions speak louder than words.

Peter mentions this. That a Christian should obey their master and rulers even if they may be wrong or unjust. Not to moralise and judge others. That the example of being meek and obedient no matter what exposed evil and turned peoples towards God without a word said.

By exampling Christ who remained silent and obedient even to His death.

Then the few words that need to be spoken will be respected and hold more authority. Just as Paul lived the words and the church knew he spoke the truth.
 
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