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dj2becker

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As much as I disagree with hyper Calvinism, this quote got me thinking. "One cannot convince goats of truth meant for sheep" M.J.

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Originally posted by @dj2becker
As much as I disagree with hyper Calvinism, this quote got me thinking. "One cannot convince goats of truth meant for sheep" M.J.
When you think you can think, you are in a minefield😵

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Originally posted by @dj2becker
As much as I disagree with hyper Calvinism, this quote got me thinking. "One cannot convince goats of truth meant for sheep" M.J.
At least it got you thinking.

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Originally posted by @dj2becker
As much as I disagree with hyper Calvinism, this quote got me thinking. "One cannot convince goats of truth meant for sheep" M.J.
Who is "M.J."?

Pretty sure it's not Michael Jordan.

dj2becker

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Originally posted by @suzianne
Who is "M.J."?

Pretty sure it's not Michael Jordan.
I had to google had no idea as well. I saw the quote on facebook. Seems it is Michael Jeshurun.

https://michaeljeshurun.wordpress.com/tag/sheep-and-goats-in-bible/

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Originally posted by @divegeester
At least it got you thinking.
Do you have any thoughts on the OP?

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Originally posted by @dj2becker
Do you have any thoughts on the OP?
Yes, as I said, at least the quote got you thinking.

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Originally posted by @dj2becker
I had to google had no idea as well. I saw the quote on facebook. Seems it is Michael Jeshurun.

https://michaeljeshurun.wordpress.com/tag/sheep-and-goats-in-bible/
Huh. Interesting page. Wordpress is a popular blogging site.

I do like the quote, though. Reminiscent of the 'pearls before swine' verse from Matthew.

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Originally posted by @suzianne
Who is "M.J."?

Pretty sure it's not Michael Jordan.
Mahalia Jackson ?

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