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I understand what this thread is about...but I can't locate you on the radar. There is a way that seems right to a man...in a logical self-interested way...but that is the way of death. But as a servant of God, why would I not try saving someone from death, knowing that the path someone has...

Actually you only see part of the truth..and assume you know where I'm "off"...not catering to you "foundation" which you admit is in yourself. You rail at me for saying that the foundation is in Christ...alone. To build WHERE HE IS. Where your treasure is there is your heart. And that was not...

Peachy. Do you think that Timothy was confronting Muslims in the fist century? For sure. Often, the person who has the stronghold is convinced that it's the other who is in bondage. I don't see it that way. Forums are a hotbed of human speculations. Because everybody has an equal...

watch for outer man ego defensiveness and touchiness. That's the flesh trying to exalt itself. Don't let it. Amen. The modern gospel is based on people trying to save themselves...by imputing God's righteousness to themselves...by self-justification...condemning the poor and needy...and...

It's one thing to have difficulty honouring your husband in a marriage...and another to contend with a man of God in pursuit of a religious ideology that is being built up in resistance to the knowledge of God. Spiritual warfare consists of tearing down strongholds...vain imaginations and...

Hey how are you today? Paul is speaking to man who he knows... knows the truth...but needs some encouragement to stand up to those who think they know the truth..which they don't. So Paul qualifies Timothy as a man of God...a servant of God. Those who oppose him oppose God and the truth...

There is more than one level to consider on this. 1. This is addressed to the servant of God...a minister...not just anyone with a religious opinion. It assumes that a person knows the truth for real...and is being opposed. 2. Meekness. People may see this as subservience or...

This is a discussion group. If you want to pm me go ahead. But I am in the public forum to represent something that I think has been lost over the centuries. In the churches there is control over others. Here we are free. Of course in the church led by God there is freedom. Where the Spirit is...

Notice the "have lived in" I bolded above. I agree with St. Clement. All who are godly in Christ HAVE LIVED IN His perfection, which now informs their daily walk. That's discipleship 101. Perfect and blameless is about attitude (Tamim) to be perfect as God is perfect...and is based on...

Praying BEFORE posting? A novelty? I hope not. I await your appraisal! :)

For those who are offended at the truth I am speaking, well, I am winning some to the truth. If you have not yet been won over, you will just have to wait your turn! Be patient. ;)

That is wrong. You are not understanding the training of a saint. It would be like saying...no one can command an army unless he is presently fighting in a war. But people who have EXPERIENCED the war and had victories is BETTER suited to command than a novice soldier. So then I would say no...

I didn't say that. The truth can indeed be known, but not by the majority....never by the majority. Pride is in the way. Jesus says...you will know the truth and truth will set you free." That alone should change your attitude.....or will you stiffen your neck like so many here? Allow some...

That's because no one can seem to understand the truth. People avoid the real issues and make silly creeds and belief statements that skate around the basic issues. Arminius was championing Jesus' humanity. And Calvin was championing Jesus' divinity. Jesus has BOTH. Unless one can reconcile the...

The key word here is "corrupt"...as in self-interested, or self-seeking. And the edification is not to go to the ego outer man. Too many want to be encouraged in the part of them that God wants to crucify. So much catering to the flesh. Fills the pews but not heaven. We are not to speak from...

Bruised egos aside...I'm hoping that some people want to get back on topic. And discuss the gospel WITHOUT the self-interest. This doesn't need to get personal. The gospel has existed for much longer than we have been around. No need to get upset if we have missed the gist of it. :backtop:

Nice of you to bestow that freedom. :) Exactly my assessment. I don't think self-interest is a good thing. Could you grant/bestow the same freedom on them as you have graciously allowed me to have? What things? I see a lot of mob rule around here. And you seem to want to hold their coats...

LOL. As if you had a monopoly on bible verses. Your scheme only works if SOME bible verses are misunderstood. The others are conveniently ignored. Can you say...religious agenda? Think as you wish. It's a free country. :) Plus, it reveals what's in the heart. You are confusing care for souls...

Again with the insults. You are showing your own abundance here. If you need an ego boost...go to a happy thread. But you can't have truth and a boost.

Hey. Outer man batteries need recharging too. :dusted: