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07-11-2007, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by RandyWayne
Amen and amen. For the 2nd greatest commandment is to love your neighbor! And it is amazing how THAT foundation causes so much other things to fall into place..... but it is so rarely preached because it is, to be quite honest, very hard to do. There is no instant gratification! It is relatively EASY to get rid of a TV or change your wardrobe, or shave a beard and feel "saved" but much much harder to love your jerk of a next-door neighbor. -Which is the ONE thing that God commands us to do (after loving Him of course, and even THAT is done via way of the 2nd commandment). After all, how much more has God forgiven US for? How much more has He loved us when we don't deserve any?
I have seen many on these boards (this and all the others) who come across as pious (they would never call themselves that), judgemental (they would never call themselves that), and a "contender of the faith" (they WOULD call themselves that) yet don't know what it is like to be a Christian.
Some are almost like the devote Catholic school nuns.... Well versus and faithful catholics but as mean as they come and unaware of what it means to be a Christian.
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I agree with the premise of your post.
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07-11-2007, 01:42 PM
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Hello AFF!
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Originally Posted by Pressing-On
That's not Biblical, Cooper! Put on your Wranglers and go for a ride, Cowboy!
My husband did say that we are here to guide sheep, not work cattle, if that is any consolation to you. But, he just said it to me.  |
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07-11-2007, 01:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RandyWayne
Amen and amen. For the 2nd greatest commandment is to love your neighbor! And it is amazing how THAT foundation causes so much other things to fall into place..... but it is so rarely preached because it is, to be quite honest, very hard to do. There is no instant gratification! It is relatively EASY to get rid of a TV or change your wardrobe, or shave a beard and feel "saved" but much much harder to love your jerk of a next-door neighbor. -Which is the ONE thing that God commands us to do (after loving Him of course, and even THAT is done via way of the 2nd commandment). After all, how much more has God forgiven US for? How much more has He loved us when we don't deserve any?
I have seen many on these boards (this and all the others) who come across as pious (they would never call themselves that), judgemental (they would never call themselves that), and a "contender of the faith" (they WOULD call themselves that) yet don't know what it is like to be a Christian.
Some are almost like the devote Catholic school nuns.... Well versus and faithful catholics but as mean as they come and unaware of what it means to be a Christian.
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That is so true. God help me to show your love more than ever before.
It does raise an important theological question, though:
Is it okay to love your jerk neighbor while simultaneously praying for his job transfer or eviction?
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07-11-2007, 01:45 PM
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Not riding the train
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Originally Posted by COOPER
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Somehow, I'm pretty sure that didn't bother you at all.
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07-11-2007, 01:45 PM
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Not riding the train
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Originally Posted by OP_Carl
That is so true. God help me to show your love more than ever before.
It does raise an important theological question, though:
Is it okay to love your jerk neighbor while simultaneously praying for his job transfer or eviction?
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It's the "change" or "remove" prayer. I think it's Biblical!
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07-11-2007, 01:46 PM
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Hello AFF!
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Originally Posted by deseret
God, shut the mouth of the lions. Amen
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I know who you are?....or .....do I......or........yes ........hmm ,..
To tell or not to tell.. Web link.....post or not to post... 
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07-11-2007, 01:48 PM
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No, you do not know who I am. Only one member of the forum knows. And that is because we used to attend the same church.
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07-11-2007, 01:48 PM
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Not riding the train
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Originally Posted by COOPER
I know who you are?....or .....do I......or........yes ........hmm ,..
To tell or not to tell.. Web link.....post or not to post... |
If he comes back to this thread - you will know via PM. hehehehehe!
I am trustworthy until you cross me. hehehehehehe!
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07-11-2007, 01:50 PM
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Not riding the train
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Originally Posted by deseret
No, you do not know who I am. Only one member of the forum knows. And that is because we used to attend the same church.
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We posted at the same time. Uh-oh - What to do. Hmmmmmm.
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07-11-2007, 02:03 PM
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Hello AFF!
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Hmmmm...........waht to do.........
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