I seem to be reminded very often when reading certain posts here of the verse, "Professing themselves to be wise they became fools." Actaeon
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His banner over me is LOVE.... My soul followeth hard after thee....Love one another with a pure heart fervently. Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?
To be a servant of God, it will cost us our total commitment to God, and God alone. His burden must be our burden... Sis Alvear
Can any of us EVER justify turning our back on God?!
If we were misled, or confused, or abused, is it God's fault?!
Are there not other options...other places of worship?!
Oh, I know, some will argue that folks can become so discouraged by things done in the name of sanctification that they don't want anything to do with the Church, but is turning our back on God EVER an option?! [Barb]
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Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward.
Are they going to examine the old paths to make sure the old paths are the right paths? Or are they going to hold on to traditions blindly?
**Mizpeh**
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Instead of studying to make sure what we believe is supported by Scripture, we MUST study the Scripture to see what IT TEACHES... then BELIEVE THAT!
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2.15 KJV
I hope you guys are happy! I was lurking here for the first time in months, and this thread caught my attention enough to actually LOG-IN and contribute!
I don't think I saw anyone post what I always considerd to be the ultimate epleyism
"The only prayer God hears from a bob-haired woman is the prayer of repentance" --Steve Epley
I hope you guys are happy! I was lurking here for the first time in months, and this thread caught my attention enough to actually LOG-IN and contribute!
I don't think I saw anyone post what I always considerd to be the ultimate epleyism
"The only prayer God hears from a bob-haired woman is the prayer of repentance" --Steve Epley
I remember that one!!!!
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