(October 29, 2013 at 10:10 am)Texas Sailor Wrote:(October 28, 2013 at 2:03 pm)Godschild Wrote: No, you're the one implying they are delusional. I'm saying there are those who purposely us the scriptures to their own benefit and couldn't care less about believing in God.
Clearly you know much more about the holiness of The Bible than I. Please teach me so that I may recognize what it is to be Holy.
How can I know that these people are purposely using the scriptures to their own benefit?
How can I discern that they are not being genuine in their interpretation of the text?
For if they benefit from this translation in someway, wouldn't that further cement the value they place on that interpretation?
It seems they could both genuinely interpret it this way while feeling Holy. All the while benefiting from their mistaken relationship with God. This seems to be symbiotic.
Tell me what this single standard upon which all that is Holy rests so that I don't make the same mistake as them.
(October 28, 2013 at 2:03 pm)Godschild Wrote: I'm sure that many know more and greater truths from the scriptures however people that kill children for being witches are not some of those people, they do not look at the whole of scripture as God teaches it, if they did they would understand that the greatest power they have is prayer.
I'm sorry, but again, how do you know that your interpretation is correct? Teach me so that I may know.
Enlighten me on how it is that I may discover the same truths that you so clearly understand. What does it mean to be holy? How can I be sure that I am praying right? These people must clearly be doing it wrong, and without your knowledge, I will be subject to making the same mistake. Perhaps if you tell me exactly how I can recognize the quality of being holy, I can avoid misdirecting my prayers.
(October 28, 2013 at 2:03 pm)Godschild Wrote: The one I see as delusional is you, and that does come from scripture.
Clearly. Excuse my ignorance and share with me your knowledge.
I'll meet you half way, please bring your Bible, I can show you every answer you just asked for, but not on here, if you're really interested you'll take me up on this.
GC
God loves those who believe and those who do not and the same goes for me, you have no choice in this matter. That puts the matter of total free will to rest.
