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Post by fearnot on Sept 29, 2021 12:34:51 GMT -5
My words are in this color
Bible scripture in this color
Sins words are in this color
Sin says:
You can curse someone,
since you want to imitate God,
and so based on this verse,
you can curse someone who does not have love for the Lord.
22 If anyone has no love for the Lord,
let him be accursed.
Our Lord, come
1 Corinthians 16:22
However, there is a time for
putting someone out of the church
( like those refusing to repent of a sin):
5 you are to deliver this man to Satan
for the destruction of the flesh,
so that his spirit may be saved
in the day of the Lord
1 Corinthians 5:5
But God says:
Bless those who persecute you
bless and do not curse them
Romans 12:14
and
21 Do not take to heart all the things that people say
lest you hear your servant cursing you.
22 Your heart knows
that many times you yourself have cursed others
Ecclesiastes 7:21-22
Plus
Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths
but only such as is good for building up
as fits the occasion
that it may give grace to those who hear
Ephesians 4:29
Also
10 From the same mouth come blessing and cursing
My brothers these things ought not to be so
James 3:10
Sins says:
The wicked prosper...
The tents of robbers are at peace,
and those who provoke God are secure,
who bring their god in their hand
Job 12:6
and
And now we call the arrogant blessed.
Evildoers not only prosper
but they put God to the test and they escape
Malachi 3:15
However
They spend their days in prosperity
and in peace they go down to Sheol
Job 21:13
and
3 For I was envious of the arrogant
when I saw the prosperity of the wicked....
17 until I went into the sanctuary of God;
then I discerned their end
Psalms 73:3,17
Plus
Be still before the Lord
and wait patiently for him;
fret not yourself
over the one who prospers in his way,
over the man who carries out evil devices
Psalms 37:7
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Post by Cindy on Sept 30, 2021 9:21:08 GMT -5
That's awful that the school buses can't be counted on! As far as kids with medical issues go, I just treated mine the same way I treated those without issues. I made sure that they didn't see it as any big deal. Is there some reason your grandson can't fit everything into his backpack? What about getting him a different, larger backpack that has a separate space to put his medical stuff? Carrying that around that way really sets him apart, which I'm sure he doesn't like.
This was a different study for sure. I understand what you were trying to say, but someone that didn't know the Bible very well, probably wouldn't. You might want to clarify it.
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Post by fearnot on Sept 30, 2021 14:10:30 GMT -5
I am pretty sure he has the largest backpack they make.
Devon, has been so used to carrying around his medical bag,
I am pretty sure, he does not feel weird or odd about it.
I think, Hossanah has done a good job of not making a big issue about it
while at the same time, not allowing him to get so lax about it, he could get in serious medical trouble.
Yes, just last month our little town paper had on the first page ( along with other news items)
the latest bus situation.
I am not certain, but in some ways,
I think part of the problem,
is our town fluctuates from not many locals needing a bus
to other times many more relying on them
to summer when we triple or quadruple in size,
and may tourists want to use the bus, sort of like a tour
or because they just don't know they way around, and the bus would go the most direct route.
But there are always people who do need the bus, to go to work, in the towns north or south of us.
Towns not so far away, but too far to try and walk to... daily!
even 5-10 miles each way daily would be too much for many people.
Oh no.....not that again....
my forgetting to address an issue to someone who has little
knowledge of the Bible.
However, I am afraid, I might be or get,
even more confusing
arrggh
In part because I am tired today.
It seemed like Leonard was on the mend and doing better
and then
we loosened up a bit, on things
( like what he was eating etc.)
and that was too soon, and too much
So I have been a little busier
( for me)
and I am not feeling totally spry
I am feeling a little sick
remember waaay back in the day
when
people might have a sore throat,
sneeze,
have a runny nose,
cough etc.....
And guess what?
it was not covid
It was called having
a bad cold?
yeah well sigh.
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Post by fearnot on Sept 30, 2021 14:43:28 GMT -5
My words are in this color
Bible scripture in this color
Sins words are in this color
Looking a little more about cursing one's enemy,
or take vengeance ourselves, or ask God to do so
Sin says:
In the Bible,
especially in the old testament
some of God's prophets
and beloved ones like king David
did it...
so....we ought to be able to do so as well.
Sin might point to the Prophet Jeremiah
asking this of God:
18 Let those be put to shame who persecute me,
but let me not be put to shame;
let them be dismayed,
but let me not be dismayed;
bring upon them the day of disaster;
destroy them with double destruction!
Jeremiah 17:18
or for example, King David,
asking God this:
Let destruction come upon him when he does not know it!
And let the net that he hid ensnare him;
let him fall into it—to his destruction!
Psalm 35:8
I probably should point out,
there are several definitions for the word
'curse'.
I am not referring to swearing by itself
( tho that is not right either)
But rather to want revenge
( to hurt back...
or ask God to,
apply violent evil on someone who has seriously hurt you,
or viciously wronged by another person you love)
Also, sometimes people will feel free
to yell at another person,
in anger:
Go to Hell!
I believe, even this expression of anger,
is in fact, a type of cursing on one's enemy.
So what does God say about this vengeful attitude?
We have to first of all, leave it to the Lord
( not as in asking Him to do so):
Beloved, never avenge yourselves,
but leave it to the wrath of God,
for it is written,
“Vengeance is mine,
I will repay, says the Lord.
Romans 12:19
I wonder, if a lot of people
who even yell at another to go to Hell,
are actually thinking of eternity
eternity without God?
I am aware some humans are so evil,
have such harden hearts
and do such cruel, evil things to other humans,
that I cannot even comprehend..
and yet....to know, they will spend
for ever and ever and ever
in Hell
God will not relent:
2 The Lord is a jealous and avenging God;
the Lord is avenging and wrathful;
the Lord takes vengeance on his adversaries
and keeps wrath for his enemies.
3 The Lord is slow to anger and great in power,
and the Lord will by no means clear the guilty.
Nahum 1:2,3
Still that does bring a certain amount of sadness,
if only they could have been reached for God...
But for the normal unsaved sinner,
who does mean, hurtful things
For one thing God said to abram
( and I think to us as well..
as far as blessing and cursing):
3 I will bless those who bless you,
and him who dishonors you I will curse,
and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.
Genesis 12:3
As for us, we are told to do this,
even tho, it may be one of the hardest things to do:
bless those who curse you,
pray for those who abuse you.
Luke 6:28
And we ought to keep in mind,
Jesus said this:
22 But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother
will be liable to judgment;
whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council;
and whoever says, ‘You fool!’
will be liable to the hell of fire
Matthew 5:22
I, personally, have noticed
a LOT of insulting others, online!
Insults don't generally change minds either.
Plus, we have to remember,
we are NOT sin free!
No doubt, we have hurt someone in our life
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Romans 3:23
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Post by Cindy on Oct 1, 2021 9:33:46 GMT -5
good one, but you really should do that other one over and make it easier for someone to understand who doesn't know the Bible. That should always be your objective.
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Post by fearnot on Oct 1, 2021 10:54:48 GMT -5
I thought that was what I did yesterday.
I wrote:
"Looking a little more about cursing one's enemy,
or take vengeance ourselves, or ask God to do so"
And I proceeded from there....to try and be more clear.
So I am thinking that post yesterday did not help?
Or maybe I missed the part you felt was not very well explained?
I am not sure what more to do,
or what more is needed?
So since, I don't know, exactly
which part you were referring to
( I thought I did, and I did expand on what I thought was the issue but)?
So today, at least, I will do another
until, I hear from you, what area is the confusing part
because now I am confused.
Also, it was another little sleep night,
and I have a slight cold
and helping Leonard who is sicker
So, I am not at my clearest today.
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Post by fearnot on Oct 1, 2021 11:08:04 GMT -5
My words are in this color
Bible scripture in this color
Sins words are in this color
Sins says:
Maybe you should not pray because the Bible says
you don't know how, as per this verse:
26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness.
For we do not know what to pray for as we ought,
but the Spirit himself intercedes for us
with groanings too deep for words.
Romans 8:26
It is true that we sometimes don't know,
exactly what to pray for
However, Jesus even gave us a general prayer outline:
9 Pray then like this:
“Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name.
10 Your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread,
12 and forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Matthew 6:9-13
But it is silly to not pray,
thinking we might make a mistake etc.
and because God says:
17 pray without ceasing,
18 give thanks in all circumstances;
for this is the will of God
in Christ Jesus for you.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
And
6 do not be anxious about anything,
but in everything by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving
let your requests be made known to God.
7 And the peace of God,
which surpasses all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
Also this
14 And this is the confidence that we have toward him,
that if we ask anything
according to his will
he hears us.
1 John 5:14
Plus
2 Devote yourselves to prayer
being watchful and thankful
Colossians 4:2
Sins says:
Your 'first priority'
is to be a people pleaser
and to try and please others,
Based on:
Each of us should please our neighbors
for their good,
to build them up
Romans 15:2
And
33 just as I try to please everyone in everything I do,
not seeking my own advantage,
but that of many, that they may be saved.
1 Corinthians 10:33
Also
18 If possible
so far as it depends on you
live peaceably with all
Romans 12:18
The problem/sin concerning pleasing others is:
Making it one's FIRST priority.
Nothing and nobody,
should take precedence over God,
others are secondary.
Nor do we seek to please others,
by joining in with them,
in their sins.
18 So they called them
and charged them not to speak
or teach at all in the name of Jesus.
19 But Peter and John answered them,
“Whether it is right in the sight of God
to listen to you rather than to God,
you must judge,
Acts 4:18,19
And
24 Saul said to Samuel,
“I have sinned,
for I have transgressed the commandment of the Lord
and your words,
because I feared the people
and obeyed their voice.
1 Samuel 15:24
I think we do sometimes fear people
( sometimes they can be super scary and even violent)
but we do not have to obey their voice, and try to please them.
Besides, 'loving' our neighbor
does not always mean
'pleasing' him or her.
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Post by fearnot on Oct 3, 2021 11:40:03 GMT -5
I was thinking maybe I should move on to one of the other studies soon...
maybe 'try' number 3 or 4 on the list.
You had written there:
I'd suggest trying one lesson
before committing to it.
It might be too much at once for you...
So Maybe #4
but really either would be fine.
I will leave it up to you...
and if you think, I should move on?
I just re-read what you first stated
and I think, I have managed to do what you gave as a suggestion,
on this topic. LOL
You wrote:
We should spend at least one week (or longer) on each one
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Post by fearnot on Oct 3, 2021 11:47:40 GMT -5
My words are in this color
Bible scripture in this color
Sins words are in this color
Sins says:
Should things get really bad from here on out,
you can devote all your time
to eating and staying alive.
After all you are no good to anyone dead.
God says in His Word, we need to be sure
we always have our priories straight and give God the glory.
It is okay to want to eat, but in all we do, God must come first.
Man shall not live by bread alone
but by every word
that comes from the mouth of God.
Matthew 4:4
and
And whatever you do,
in word or deed,
do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God the Father through him
Colossians 3:17
Plus
But seek first
the kingdom of God
and his righteousness
and all these things will be added to you
Matthew 6:33
Additionally
“Therefore I tell you
do not be anxious about your life
what you will eat or what you will drink
nor about your body, what you will put on.
Is not life more than food
and the body more than clothing?
Matthew 6:25
Sins says:
You are a strong Christian
so you can watch some worldly shows,
etc. and not fall into sin.
God says:
I will not set before my eyes
anything that is worthless.
I hate the work of those who fall away;
it shall not cling to me
Psalms 101:3
Plus
Pride goes before destruction,
and a haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 16:18
also
A rope is hidden for him in the ground,
a trap for him in the path
Job 18:10
And tho this was for the Israelites
I think the idea, a principle
of wandering, walking with, and
dallying with unbelievers,
could be a snare and a trap,
for even the strongest believer
Take care,
lest you make a covenant
with the inhabitants of the land to which you go,
lest it become a snare in your midst.
Exodus 34:12
This
Those who seek my life lay their snares;
those who seek my hurt speak of ruin
and meditate treachery all day long
Psalms 38:12
And
The wicked have laid a snare for me
but I do not stray from your precepts
Psalms 119:110
This:
If then you have been raised with Christ,
seek the things that are above,
where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
Colossians 3:1
Not to forget:
Therefore go out from their midst,
and be separate from them, says the Lord,
and touch no unclean thing;
then I will welcome you
2 Corinthians 6:17
Not the last, but a very good one:
Come out of her, my people
lest you take part in her sins
lest you share in her plagues
Revelation 18:4
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Post by fearnot on Oct 4, 2021 11:34:47 GMT -5
My words are in this color
Bible scripture in this color
Sins words are in this color
Sins says:
Where did you get the silly notion,
you are a soldier, in a battle?
Come on! You are no soldier,
you are way to weak, so best leave any
'battles' to the great saints of God.
God says:
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord
and in the strength of his might.
11 Put on the whole armor of God,
that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood,
but against the rulers, against the authorities,
against the cosmic powers over this present darkness,
against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God,
that you may be able to withstand in the evil day,
and having done all, to stand firm.
Ephesians 6:10-13
Also:
in all these things
we are more than conquerors
through him who loved us
Romans 8:37
This is not a short little skirmish,
this warfare has been going on from the beginning.
This is how it began, with Satan suggesting to Eve,
God's word cannot be trusted.
Now the serpent was more crafty
than any other beast of the field
that the Lord God had made.
He said to the woman,
“Did God actually say,
You shall not eat of any tree in the garden’?”
Genesis 3:1
So a part of our spiritual battle
is temptation, but we can know this
for our encouragement.
Jesus was also tempted, by the devil:
18 For because he himself has suffered when tempted,
he is able to help those who are being tempted
Hebrews 2:18
Here are some verses to help us,
in our battle:
Watch and pray
that you may not enter into temptation.
The spirit indeed is willing
but the flesh is weak
Matthew 26:41
and
But I say
walk by the Spirit
and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh
Galatians 5:16
Plus:
4 For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world.
And this is the victory that has overcome the world—
our faith.
5 Who is it that overcomes the world
except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?
1 John 5:4,5
Additionally
3 For though we walk in the flesh,
we are not waging war
according to the flesh.
4 For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh
but have divine power to destroy strongholds.
5 We destroy arguments
and every lofty opinion
raised against the knowledge of God,
and take every thought captive to obey Christ,
2 Corinthians 10:3-5
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Post by Cindy on Oct 4, 2021 12:01:12 GMT -5
I thought that was what I did yesterday.
I wrote:
"Looking a little more about cursing one's enemy,
or take vengeance ourselves, or ask God to do so"
And I proceeded from there....to try and be more clear.
So I am thinking that post yesterday did not help?
Or maybe I missed the part you felt was not very well explained?
I am not sure what more to do,
or what more is needed?
So since, I don't know, exactly
which part you were referring to
( I thought I did, and I did expand on what I thought was the issue but)?
So today, at least, I will do another
until, I hear from you, what area is the confusing part
because now I am confused.
Also, it was another little sleep night,
and I have a slight cold
and helping Leonard who is sicker
So, I am not at my clearest today.
draft.blogger.com/blog/posts/3009617091586789510
so I now don't have time to read the rest of what you wrote. I'll try to come back later today if I can and do so. If not, God willing, tomorrow. Bruce has been home sick since last Tuesday, so I may not be able to. But I'll sure try!
You're not sleeping and I'm sleeping 12 hours a night! Crazy huh? I hate it when I sleep that long! Oh well, such is life. Like they say, if it doesn't kill you it'll make you stronger lol. Hope you get more sleep soon!
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Post by fearnot on Oct 4, 2021 12:04:32 GMT -5
Leonard has been sick for over a week...and I am not feeling all that great either :(
I am posting today,
but it is up above, again haha :)
It will probably be short
as I am in a lot of pain, and tired.
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Post by Cindy on Oct 5, 2021 10:10:45 GMT -5
Good one for Oct first!
I was thinking maybe I should move on to one of the other studies soon...
maybe 'try' number 3 or 4 on the list.
You had written there:
I'd suggest trying one lesson
before committing to it.
It might be too much at once for you...
So Maybe #4
but really either would be fine.
I will leave it up to you...
and if you think, I should move on?
I just re-read what you first stated
and I think, I have managed to do what you gave as a suggestion,
on this topic. LOL
You wrote:
We should spend at least one week (or longer) on each one
Another good one for October 3rd. Walking with unbelievers is definitely not a good idea. God says that instead of your godliness rubbing off on them, their sins will rub off on you!
October 4ths was a good one.
Leonard has been sick for over a week...and I am not feeling all that great either :(
I am posting today,
but it is up above, again haha :)
It will probably be short
as I am in a lot of pain, and tired.
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Post by fearnot on Oct 5, 2021 14:59:14 GMT -5
Moving to the Ephesians.
Oh, I click on your blog link,
but it did not show your blog,
but rather,
something like,
how I could sign up for doing a blog...or something like that?
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Post by Cindy on Oct 6, 2021 9:20:55 GMT -5
Moving to the Ephesians.
Oh, I click on your blog link,
but it did not show your blog,
but rather,
something like,
how I could sign up for doing a blog...or something like that?
freshhopeinjesus.blogspot.com/
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