What I have learned from AFF - Page 17

mfblume · #**161** 12-07-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Truthseeker

it's explained as being metaphor.

He said that, but I asked him after that why, In God's eyes, God chose to see it in a metaphor as giving jewelry to his bride. No answer.

A metaphor is something God relates to us as to how He sees things in His eyes. And the metaphor is answered by the actuality. The actuality was the tabernacle deckings of gold and jewels. But God's eyes saw it as bejeweling His lady.

Digging4Truth · #**162** 12-07-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by *AQuietPlace*

That was the argument used on the thread.... it's just a metaphor.

I agree with you - interesting that God would deck his bride with something he considers sinful.

Yep... calling back on my Texas roots....

That beats all I ever stepped in.

revrandy · #**163** 12-07-2009, 04:43 PM

Considering Jewerly and seperation...the Church *UPC and other Organizations* chose to prohibit the wearing based on their interpretation of Scripture....*whether clear or not* but it is a form of seperation from worldly attire...

*AQuietPlace* · #**164** 12-07-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by revrandy

Considering Jewerly and seperation...the Church *UPC and other Organizations* chose to prohibit the wearing based on their interpretation of Scripture....*whether clear or not* but it is a form of seperation from worldly attire...

Do you agree with that interpretation?

Pressing-On · #**165** 12-07-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Digging4Truth

Yep... calling back on my Texas roots....

That beats all I ever stepped in.

What I learned on AFF? When threads like these get started -- stay out of the way!

Raven · #**166** 12-07-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MissBrattified

Okay, Mr. Cox. This is me dropping the humor and being serious.

You are right to stand firm on the doctrine that was put into your heart as a child, and from reading the Word. You shouldn't move from that, unless you find in some way that, according to scripture, God wants you to go in a different direction.

When I was a kid, we weren't allowed to celebrate Christmas, and my Dad drilled into me how evil it was. That was one of the things I dropped when I got married, because I never agreed with it, I never agreed with his interpretation of history, and I didn't see the harm in it. It isn't always wrong to lay aside something your parents taught, but I wouldn't do it without a lot of thought and making sure I could do it with a clear conscience.

My rule of thumb has been--if something bothers me, I don't do it. Even if logically I think it's okay, because I don't want to walk around feeling condemned or nervous.

Here's where you're hitting a brick wall with people on this forum, though--the measure you have for yourself and the measure you have for others should NOT be the same. You can be as strict with yourself as you want, but with OTHER people, you can only be as strict as the WORD allows. No one has the right to judge outside of God's Word. Doing so is stepping outside of "righteous judgment" and stepping into God's shoes.

You have to strike a balance between being true to God and to your own convictions, and allowing other people the liberty to do that as well. Leave it to God to judge whether they are right or wrong, and leave it to Him to lead them where He wants them to go. One of the biggest lessons to learn--one that requires maturity--is learning to agree to disagree, and parting as friends.

You'll find that if you treat people respectfully and don't make assumptions about their character, lifestyle or personal beliefs (let THEM tell you what they believe or don't believe), that you will have some very fruitful and enjoyable conversations. Also, integrity matters here. Speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Don't fudge anything.

Withdrawn · #**167** 12-07-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by revrandy

Considering Jewerly and seperation...the Church *UPC and other Organizations* chose to prohibit the wearing based on their interpretation of Scripture....*whether clear or not* but it is a form of seperation from worldly attire...

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Originally Posted by *AQuietPlace*

Do you agree with that interpretation?

And such is the stuff that debate and arguments are made of!

I don't believe there can be an "interpretation", but rather an "application" of the PRINCIPLE being taught. And I don't see where scripture gives anyone the authority to do that for anyone else. That's why we are told to seek out our own salvation with fear and trembling.

OneAccord · #**168** 12-07-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mrnbcox

I draw my conluson about his divinity by comments made about Jesus praying, etc...

Nobody flat out said he was not God.

Sorry to cause confusion.

Jesus Chist was NOT God. There. I said it.

HE IS GOD!

Even a good Baptist brother will tell you that!

brodaniels · #**169** 12-07-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rgcraig

I don't think it's that either.

He has thrown the whole forum under the bus and it's laughable since he hasn't been here very long at all.

Brother Young Cox,

Many of us have been on forums for over five years together, so we might be a bit defensive when you come in with guns a blazin'....hang around, you'll see that there are some great people here - - they will challenge you!

I think hes standing for thetruth thats what he's doing. Priase God for a young brother that's not gonna let down our guard in this evil generation. Soem of you want to yell at him, but brother Cox, keep proclaiming the truth in these end times!

jfrog · #**170** 12-07-2009, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by brodaniels

I think hes standing for thetruth thats what he's doing. Priase God for a young brother that's not gonna let down our guard in this evil generation. Soem of you want to yell at him, but brother Cox, keep proclaiming the truth in these end times!

So how long have you known him on other forums?