Amen to that sir!Ephesians 2.9: "Not of works, lest any man should boast".
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Amen to that sir!Ephesians 2.9: "Not of works, lest any man should boast".
Do you ban divorce/remarriage? I see many in all the different denominations having their neighbors wife.Being a disciple of Christ is not a free ticket maam. You are expected to follow the rules and regulations set forth for Christians in the Bible.
When we used to live in Community back in the 70’s …some people lobbied that one of the members be made to leave as he smoked.
The wise minister answered …” When you can honestly show me that all backbiting and gossip is dealt with , then maybe I’ll ask him to leave …but he is only poisoning himself , but the gossipers and the backbiters are poisoning the whole community.
I said Amen to that!
Please don't call me maam - I hate it and there's no need for it. Must be an Americanism, we deffo don't use it here in the UK.Thanks very much Pearl for you comments maam/
Pious and religious people adhere to rules and regulations. Christians have a relationship with Jesus and don't have to follow man-made religious rules and regulations because Jesus set us free.Perhaps a review of Mat 7:21-23 and Luke 13:24 is in order maam. You do understand that Jesus gave us an assignment correct? What is the meaning of the parable found at Mat 25:14-30? Please do not let others teach you that all you have to do is believe Pearl.
There are also lots of people who don't consider lying sinful, or unforgiveness or pride or being judgmental which are all sins.Yes maam I did, I was the originator. What I have learned by it however is, that many do not consider it a sin. Keep in mind however that many do not consider homosexuality or abortion a sin either.
Do you ban divorce/remarriage? I see many in all the different denominations having their neighbors wife.
I’d rather they smoke.
Please don't call me maam - I hate it and there's no need for it. Must be an Americanism, we deffo don't use it here in the UK.
Who is the faithful slave Pearl? Mat 24:45. Most of us believe we are in the last days, the prophecy this is a part of, do you believe the faithful and wise servant is a reality today?Pious and religious people adhere to rules and regulations. Christians have a relationship with Jesus and don't have to follow man-made religious rules and regulations because Jesus set us free.
There are also lots of people who don't consider lying sinful, or unforgiveness or pride or being judgmental which are all sins.
Thanks for that @Robert Gwin , I know it's a term widely used in the US but here in the UK not so much.Thank you for telling me that Pearl. I apologize in advance for the times I will mess up in the future, and make a note not to do that. My intent is to show loving kindness and respect for others in line with Jesus' teaching to treat others the way you would like to be treated. I will do my best not to do it again.
I don't know what relevance that verse has to smoking being sinful.Who is the faithful slave Pearl? Mat 24:45. Most of us believe we are in the last days, the prophecy this is a part of, do you believe the faithful and wise servant is a reality today?
11 Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.
Is smoking a sin?
That is between the person and God.
I dont care if someone smokes... the smell is terrible but I also use to smoke...
Sin is what separates us from God. I do not believe that smoking separates people from God and nor does eating sweets. These may be unhealthy habits but not sin.
Matthew 15:11
What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them.”
God had not condemned smoking in His Word, but you do, apparently. So if someone whom God has given rebirth to smokes a cigarette, you will cast them out, but God does not.Do you have an example Marks?
You may want to revisit the passages I've posted. This will be what God will require for all men, and I recommend beginning now.No sir! The Bible clearly teaches Jehovah is God and Jesus is His son. If you do not believe the words of Jesus when he said who he was, then why would I expect you to believe me? Mat 16:13-17