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Hmmm: OK. However, a God-centered person will hold no grudges, bear no ill will, let go of anger and animosity, and definitely no schadenfreude. So, despite the extensive harm he has done, perhaps now he would agree to be more supportive in the future, which we would welcome. Question: has he...

Point taken. So, what exactly was the Apostle teaching? Speculation: in Biblical Greek there were several words for different types of love: Storge, the love for family members; Phileo, the love between friends; Eros, sexual love; Agape, divine love. Perhaps Paul would say that true love...

Excellent points. Surely it is our fallen nature that induces men to abuse women, and women to seduce men, in order to obtain money, power, . . . . In fact the worst human societies are far worse than those of social mammals: —humans enslave (even the king of beasts most go to the animal his...

Thank you for the continued discussion. Re Polygamy, let’s try a biological, historical, biblical perspective. First, other social mammals vs us (made in God’s image)— —Adult SMs do not bring food, etc. to other injured (needy) adults. But per Love Thy Neighbor, we do. —Adult SMs live in a...

Thank you for clarifying. Certainly in a number of Muslim countries, death is the state law. In this country, is sodomy even a crime in some states? Certainly not adultery in most. In some cities, petty theft is legal. And infanticide. (We weep.) Interestingly, polygamy is not legal. (In...

Thank you for your post. Is this a purely theoretical question, or are you thinking of persuading a same-sex couple that their behavior is wrong? My opinion: it is never right to quote the Bible as a weapon, or to “clobber“ someone. We should aim at gentle persuasion, reminding ourselves to...

The link below, “Sunday Smiles,” revisits a modern-day story of grace and forgiveness. And so, the lessons of Jesus’ parables and the book of Jonah are lost even today on some professing Christians. https://hotair.com/david-strom/2024/04/07/sunday-smiles-n3786078 Have a blessed week.

Thank you for your comments. Jesus told us that the law and the prophets can be summarized in two great commandments: love God and love your neighbor (Matthew 22: 40). What characteristics do you believe accurately encompass Love Your Neighbor, if not the above list of three? And if you truly...

Well-known atheist Richard Dawkins, who in the past sneered at Christianity, is now having seconds thoughts: not about God or the Bible or the Risen Christ, but about ”Christian culture” and its good works. In other words, although he does not love God, he does love his neighbors (or at least...

Not to worry. https://home.cern/science/physics/extra-dimensions-gravitons-and-tiny-black-holes https://home.cern/resources/faqs/will-cern-generate-black-hole https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2022/07/26/fact-check-scientists-cern-not-opening-portal-hell/10094679002/ God gave...

God’s Grace can be hard to grasp. Jonah was thinking, “They did not deserve forgiveness,” and guess what: he was right! Ditto the older brother of the Prodigal Son. Do any of us deserve God’s forgiveness for our transgressions? (See also, Matthew 20: 1-16; the parable of the vineyard...

1 Samuel 15: 10 Now the word of the LORD came to Samuel, saying, “I greatly regret that I have set up Saul as king, for he has turned back from following Me, and has not performed My commandments.” And it grieved Samuel, and he cried out to the LORD all night.

Thank you for your post. Do the 10 commandments yield All of the defining characteristics of Love Thy Neighbor? (Sharing & Caring; Kind & Gentle; Lifetime, monogamous, faithful marriages between men and women.) The first 4 commandments give us Love the Lord Your God. Commandment 5...

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Thank you for your response. Surely the thorn is a desire/urge to do something contrary to the law. Suppose, for example, hearing someone preach a false gospel infuriated you, and immediately vengeful thoughts sprang to mind. Yet, because you know to take such vengeance is wrong, you...

Just a comment on the many replies that insist scripture “proves” the Apostle had to have had a physical ailment. Common sense should inform us that Paul would not have appealed to God to remove a physical thorn: that is not in keeping with Jewish theology or practice. In contrast, help with...

What books written in the last 20 years do you find spiritually inspiring?

Thank you for your posts. Your speculation makes a lot of sense. Strong people will come to terms with physical ailments and learn how to manage with them, but defeating a desire that is sinful can be a life-long torment. My interpretation of “My grace is sufficient” is that God recognizes...

Thank you for your question. Isn’t anger an internal state? God, too, became angry with people (Exodus 22: 22-24; et seq.). Might He be angry about something you or I have done? As for Jesus’ action in the temple, see John 2: 17. Surely it is what we do with our anger that will separate us...

Thank you for your thoughtful post. Suppose we rephrase the question slightly. Is the promise of salvation the only reason to choose Christianity over other religions? Here are some examples why Christianity is still the best of religions: Prison Ministry! (Matthew 25: 35-36). Christianity...