From Luke 9
As they were going along the road, someone said to Him, “I will follow You wherever You go.” 58 And Jesus said to him, “The foxes have holes and the birds of the [ai]air have [aj]nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” 59 And He said to another, “Follow Me.” But he said, “Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father.” 60 But He said to him, “Allow the dead to bury their own dead; but as for you, go and proclaim everywhere the kingdom of God
How can dead people bury dead people?
Originally posted by @eladarYou know, you would probably be more effective on this forum in "proclaiming everywhere the kingdom of God" if you would simply cease using the Word of God as a weapon, a bludgeon to attempt to beat down those who do not subscribe to your rather twisted worldview.
From Luke 9
As they were going along the road, someone said to Him, “I will follow You wherever You go.” 58 And Jesus said to him, “The foxes have holes and the birds of the [ai]air have [aj]nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” 59 And He said to another, “Follow Me.” But he said, “Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father.” 60 But ...[text shortened]... you, go and proclaim everywhere the kingdom of God
How can dead people bury dead people?
Originally posted by @eladarWell, I suppose if your superstitious belief system seeks to dehumanize people with different belief systems, you can say anything you want, call them anything you want, and believe whatever you want, and if that takes you down some ghoulish, misanthropic road to give you your partisan kicks, then your mumbo-jumbo can mean whatever you want it to mean. In the world I live in we live till we die, and the living bury the dead.
How can dead people bury dead people?
04 Jan 18
Originally posted by @suzianneHow do you think 'dead people can bury dead people' as mentioned in Luke 9?
You know, you would probably be more effective on this forum in "proclaiming everywhere the kingdom of God" if you would simply cease using the Word of God as a weapon, a bludgeon to attempt to beat down those who do not subscribe to your rather twisted worldview.
04 Jan 18
Originally posted by @eladarThe first "dead" are metaphorically dead only.
From Luke 9
As they were going along the road, someone said to Him, “I will follow You wherever You go.” 58 And Jesus said to him, “The foxes have holes and the birds of the [ai]air have [aj]nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” 59 And He said to another, “Follow Me.” But he said, “Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father.” 60 But ...[text shortened]... you, go and proclaim everywhere the kingdom of God
How can dead people bury dead people?
Originally posted by @fmfYes, BDP has it right, that the first 'dead' in this verse is metaphorical.
How do you think 'dead people can bury dead people' as mentioned in Luke 9?
I maintain that Eladar selected this verse because it speaks of those not following Jesus as 'dead', in much the same way as he called you a 'dead man' in another thread, and is thus using the Bible as a weapon to bludgeon you yet again. I also maintain that this is not a proper use of the Bible, especially by a Christian. I expect him to be along later to drive his point home.
Originally posted by @suzianneAh, an entire post of yours that I agree with 🙂
Yes, BDP has it right, that the first 'dead' in this verse is metaphorical.
I maintain that Eladar selected this verse because it speaks of those not following Jesus as 'dead', in much the same way as he called you a 'dead man' in another thread, and is thus using the Bible as a weapon to bludgeon you yet again. I also maintain that this is not a prope ...[text shortened]... f the Bible, especially by a Christian. I expect him to be along later to drive his point home.
04 Jan 18
Originally posted by @suzianneYes, I am well aware of the trip Eladar is on. But, as a Christian, looking at me, a non-Christian, do you believe I am - regardless of Eladar's intended willy-waving misanthropy - a "dead man", as in 'spiritually dead', or do you take something different from the words used in Luke 9?
Yes, BDP has it right, that the first 'dead' in this verse is metaphorical.
I maintain that Eladar selected this verse because it speaks of those not following Jesus as 'dead', in much the same way as he called you a 'dead man' in another thread, and is thus using the Bible as a weapon to bludgeon you yet again. I also maintain that this is not a prope ...[text shortened]... f the Bible, especially by a Christian. I expect him to be along later to drive his point home.
04 Jan 18
Originally posted by @bigdoggproblemWhat do you mean metaphorically?
The first "dead" are metaphorically dead only.
Originally posted by @bigdoggproblemJesus used it to describe people who will not inherit eternal life. I was wondering if you were correct, just using different words. That's why I was asking for clarification.
It's an English word. You do speak English, do you not?
Was it unloving for Jesus to call tjose who will not be found righteous the dead even though they are still alive?
05 Jan 18
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Originally posted by @fmfThis is not my judgement to make.
Yes, I am well aware of the trip Eladar is on. But, as a Christian, looking at me, a non-Christian, do you believe I am - regardless of Eladar's intended willy-waving misanthropy - a "dead man", as in 'spiritually dead', or do you take something different from the words used in Luke 9?
Some Christians here puff themselves up and assume to speak for God. Usually they get some facet of God's will entirely wrong but convince themselves they are right because they see their actions and judgements as "in line" with what they read in the Bible. Or rather, their interpretation of what they read in the Bible.
On the other hand, I do not speak for God. Not any more, anyways. At one time, when I was younger, I was also convinced that I had all the answers. Now I say to God, "Thy will be done, not mine."