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02-13-2007, 09:57 AM
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Bro. Y, I'll never forget...
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Are you torn between two lovers?
Catchy thread title, isn't it? 
I've been sitting at my desk and systems having been going on and off-line throughout the day.... during one of the 8-9 outages, I got bored and this thought came to my mind as I glanced at one of the Yahoo feature articles.
So here was the simple Valentine devotional that came to my mind....
Are you torn between two lovers?
- We have two that fight for our affections:
God loves us with a unconditional love, and desires to have a relationship with us (1 John 4:17-19)
Satan loves to control & manipulate us, and only desires our subjection to him (John 12:39-40)
- How do these two express their feelings toward us?
God showed His love for us by giving the greatest sacrifice, His life on Calvaray (John 3:16, Romans 5:6-8)
Satan shows his hidden contempt for us by seeking to "steal" us through blind allegiance (2 Cor 4:3-4, John 10:10-11)
- How do these two show their dependability?
God will never leave or forsake you (Proverbs 18:24, Hebrews 13:5-6)
Satan will leave anytime you stand against him in disagreement (James 4:7)
- What kind of lovers are they?
God is a gentleman who respects your choice of freedom (Romans 8:1-2, Rev 3:20)
Satan is possessive of every part of your life (Mark 5:1-9, 2 Tim 2:25-26, Galatians 4:3)
- How do you know which lover you are falling for?
you know love God, when you spend time with Him and obey his Word (John 14:15)
you know love Satan, when you just do what you want and live like this world (Prov 12:15, Prov 21:1-2)
Matthew 6:23-25
23 But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!
24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Are you torn between two lovers?
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"Rules without relationship lead to rebellion." Dr. James Dobson
"You don't need a license to preach, or teach, or win souls." RonB
"In all my perplexities and distresses, the Bible has never failed to give me light and strength." Robert E. Lee (1807-1870)
Never tell a young person that anything cannot be done. God may have been waiting centuries for someone ignorant enough of the impossible to do that very thing. ~ John Andrew Holmes
Last edited by Malvaro; 02-13-2007 at 10:24 AM.
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02-13-2007, 09:58 AM
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Great thoughts for a "Valentine" themed meeting. I'm going to copy and paste for later reference.
Thanks Mal!
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02-13-2007, 10:16 AM
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VERY POWERFUL STUFF HERE....thanks Mal and so perfect for Valentines when love is the topic of thought....
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02-14-2007, 07:47 AM
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Bro. Y, I'll never forget...
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Happy Valentines Day AFF!!!!
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"Rules without relationship lead to rebellion." Dr. James Dobson
"You don't need a license to preach, or teach, or win souls." RonB
"In all my perplexities and distresses, the Bible has never failed to give me light and strength." Robert E. Lee (1807-1870)
Never tell a young person that anything cannot be done. God may have been waiting centuries for someone ignorant enough of the impossible to do that very thing. ~ John Andrew Holmes
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02-14-2007, 07:49 AM
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My Family!
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Oh Mal they are beautiful and they'll last forever!
Thanks!
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02-14-2007, 08:47 AM
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Beaux's li'l buddy............
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rgcraig
Oh Mal they are beautiful and they'll last forever!
Thanks!
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Unless your puter or this software crashes....better take a pic....if I hang my screen upsidedown in the closet think they will dry????????
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02-14-2007, 08:49 AM
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My Family!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by IAintMovin
Unless your puter or this software crashes....better take a pic....if I hang my screen upsidedown in the closet think they will dry????????
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Oh lord, you know how to do that? 
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Master of Science in Applied Disgruntled Religious Theorist Wrangling
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02-14-2007, 09:27 AM
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delete account
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Malvaro
Catchy thread title, isn't it?
I've been sitting at my desk and systems having been going on and off-line throughout the day.... during one of the 8-9 outages, I got bored and this thought came to my mind as I glanced at one of the Yahoo feature articles.
So here was the simple Valentine devotional that came to my mind....
Are you torn between two lovers?
- We have two that fight for our affections:
God loves us with a unconditional love, and desires to have a relationship with us (1 John 4:17-19)
Satan loves to control & manipulate us, and only desires our subjection to him (John 12:39-40)
Quote:
Sounds like some Pastors
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- How do these two express their feelings toward us?
God showed His love for us by giving the greatest sacrifice, His life on Calvaray (John 3:16, Romans 5:6-8)
Satan shows his hidden contempt for us by seeking to "steal" us through blind allegiance (2 Cor 4:3-4, John 10:10-11)
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Sounds like some Pastors
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- How do these two show their dependability?
God will never leave or forsake you (Proverbs 18:24, Hebrews 13:5-6)
Satan will leave anytime you stand against him in disagreement (James 4:7)
Quote:
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Sounds like some Pastors
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- What kind of lovers are they?
God is a gentleman who respects your choice of freedom (Romans 8:1-2, Rev 3:20)
Satan is possessive of every part of your life (Mark 5:1-9, 2 Tim 2:25-26, Galatians 4:3)
Quote:
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Sounds like some Pastors
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- How do you know which lover you are falling for?
you know love God, when you spend time with Him and obey his Word (John 14:15)
you know love Satan, when you just do what you want and live like this world (Prov 12:15, Prov 21:1-2)
Matthew 6:23-25
23 But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!
24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
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I'm not but I know some Pastors who are a lot like the devil!
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02-14-2007, 09:33 AM
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Bro. Y, I'll never forget...
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I was really hoping that this thread would not become Rhonified....
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"Rules without relationship lead to rebellion." Dr. James Dobson
"You don't need a license to preach, or teach, or win souls." RonB
"In all my perplexities and distresses, the Bible has never failed to give me light and strength." Robert E. Lee (1807-1870)
Never tell a young person that anything cannot be done. God may have been waiting centuries for someone ignorant enough of the impossible to do that very thing. ~ John Andrew Holmes
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