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Originally Posted by DAII
Then why say the gifts are too entertaining and less work for us. Whether the focus is on apostolic fruit or not ....
Methinks there is some screwed up theology somewhere here ... Blumie.
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Still makes sense to me, D. I think he means that emphasis on the gifts is wrong. Sensationalism. Paul said the gifts were operated fully by the Corinthians (
1 Cor 1:7) but they were yet carnal (3:3). They are an example of emphasis on gifts and lacking in fruit as is evident in Ch 3 and 13.
You can get by with a lot of trash by emphasis on gifts and no fruit.
The dude is right, IMHO. Think "Corinthian". By not enough work, he means not enough getting hold of God in self denial and allowing the Spirit to change our lives, which you can escape when you emphasize the gifts. I preach this all the time! And I love the gifts, too.
Jesus spoke of those who cast out devils and perform wonders and how He never knew them. No self denial.