That's not prayer you A'hole! Huh? Great insight there. Humble is not swaring your head off to God in prayer (Like whatever you said) See? Am I being humble in humility now? Yeah???!?!?!
My Life Was Just a Loaf of Bread
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LearningToLetGo
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All publicity is good publicity, as they say. ;-D
In all seriousness, any dialog with God is good since God will use that dialog according to his will, not yours. There is no one way to be a Christian. Many believers struggle in their relationship with God. The important fact is they have a relationship.
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Eve also believed it was a good thing when she assumed that knowledge would give her wisdom like God.
LearningToLetGo
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@I.O.U On your profile page you wrote, "I like the Bible, but I don't like what Christian's believe about the Bible." This was a while ago but I assume it's still relevant. Perhaps we can pursue this idea? I'll start:
I like the NT message of diminishment, specifically the words of Jesus. For example:
The above quote demonstrates Christian mercy and forgiveness. It demonstrates how to respond to unfair treatment. It shows how to behave towards those with whom we disagree. The message is not about "me, me, me" but rather "God, God, God" -- something we all do well to remember.
I don't like the trend among Christians to focus on salvation in the next life at the exclusion of charity in this life. Too often I see Christians boast about how they are saved, setting themselves above those they perceive as unsaved. It's an elitist position and reminiscent of how the Pharisees treated the Jewish masses. Jewish Law could not save the Pharisees. Denominational quibbles will not save modern Christians either.
I like the NT message of diminishment, specifically the words of Jesus. For example:
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and
hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for
those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is
in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and
sends rain on the just and on the unjust. For if you love those who
love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do
the same? And if you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing
than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same?"
Matthew 5:43-47 ESV
hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for
those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is
in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and
sends rain on the just and on the unjust. For if you love those who
love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do
the same? And if you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing
than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same?"
Matthew 5:43-47 ESV
The above quote demonstrates Christian mercy and forgiveness. It demonstrates how to respond to unfair treatment. It shows how to behave towards those with whom we disagree. The message is not about "me, me, me" but rather "God, God, God" -- something we all do well to remember.
I don't like the trend among Christians to focus on salvation in the next life at the exclusion of charity in this life. Too often I see Christians boast about how they are saved, setting themselves above those they perceive as unsaved. It's an elitist position and reminiscent of how the Pharisees treated the Jewish masses. Jewish Law could not save the Pharisees. Denominational quibbles will not save modern Christians either.
LearningToLetGo
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Conversation about???Just seeking conversation. If that's not what you want then that's fine.
What way is that?Nah mate I'm not a JW or anything else, I go my own way like Avon in Blake's Seven..
Dropship
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The "Jesus" way..
"Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?”
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:2-6)
Jesus is the only one who can get us off this planet, just like the Adrien Brody character in Predators-
You people have no idea how my head burns with rage whenever I hear your neverending belief stories.The "Jesus" way..
"Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?”
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:2-6)
Jesus is the only one who can get us off this planet, just like the Adrien Brody character in Predators-
Dropship
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Mate, what is it about Jesus you don't like, are you jewish or what?
JEWISH HIGH PRIEST- "Jesus of Nazareth alias the Messiah, the Christ and the Son of God, you stand accused of upsetting us real bad, how do you plead?"
JESUS- "On yer bike Jack!"
LearningToLetGo
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We can talk about whatever you like -- life, death, things you like about the Bible, how much Christians annoy you -- anything and everything. Or we can just sit here, say nothing, and enjoy each other's company.
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My eldest granddaughter showing the result of her
If your life was just a loaf of bread all I can say is...crumbs
LearningToLetGo
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How about this? The next time I notice you are online, I will think about replying to this thread but change my mind instead. When you see me online, imagine that I am sitting nearby, staring out the veranda, gazing upon the wallabies.
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