(October 28, 2013 at 4:05 pm)John V Wrote:(October 28, 2013 at 3:59 pm)Lemonvariable72 Wrote: I do not know if I understand this verse correctly or not, but it really disturbs me. How iI interpet it is basically saying that one must should live their whole life for god, in a manner that gives glory to him. Now before I go any further I'd like to say that moderation is definitely a good thing, but after reading this verse I cannot help but find that this makes god seem petty, selfish, and jealous.I cannot help but find it petty, selfish and jealous for a created being to compare itself to its creator.
What kind of a human would I be if I asked this of my children?
Imagine our concern......
If you're not supposed to ride faster than your guardian angel can fly then mine had better get a bloody SR-71.