My point also is that these dichotomies or paradoxes occur so often as to be unavoidable in studying the Bible and, as one poster said earlier, very many folks simply park on one side or the other of the apparent contradiction, either because they're too lazy to do the work of reconciliation or because they are content with what they have been taught or both. I recognize that some things are beyond our understanding, but I won't use that as an excuse to stop learning. Much of what I read on these discussion boards is just canned, parroted drivel. It's an awful thing to say, I know, but I fear if no one says it, the rocks might cry out. I've been an aggressive seeker for as long as I can remember, and as far as I know, it has only increased my faith in and awe of God. I want at least this for everyone else. God is beautiful beyond all description. Everyone, by the merit of Christ's very own blood, has been afforded the right to see this beauty. Moses was a man of like passions as we, and his face shone with the glory of God. I have had people tell me at times that I was glowing. This was always in the midst of a period when I was spending extraordinary amounts of time and effort in devotional exercise and selfless service. I am not a superior, but indeed a debtor to those who have not experienced this. I cannot hold my peace.
Psalms 103
1Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me,
bless his holy name.
2Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
3Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
4Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;
5Who satisfieth thy mouth with good
things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.
6The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.
7He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.
8The LORD
is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.
