03 Apr 07
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I'd spend all my time and money witnessing.
I mean think about it, people. Immortal souls are at stake here.
You simply don't have time for golf, or nice cars, or posting in a word association thread on a chess website. Or anything else.
Wives and children are, like Playstations, a terrible distraction. Saving two souls is better than creating one. Besides, what if the ungrateful little SOB turns against the church? Then your score goes down by one!
03 Apr 07
Originally posted by dottewellI agree... but we are not perfect are we!!!
I'd spend all my time and money witnessing.
I mean think about it, people. Immortal souls are at stake here.
You simply don't have time for golf, or nice cars, or posting in a word association thread on a chess website. Or anything else.
Wives and children are, like Playstations, a terrible distraction. Saving two souls is better than creating one ...[text shortened]... what if the ungrateful little SOB turns against the church? Then your score goes down by one!
03 Apr 07
Originally posted by dottewellwhy?
I'd spend all my time and money witnessing.
I mean think about it, people. Immortal souls are at stake here.
You simply don't have time for golf, or nice cars, or posting in a word association thread on a chess website. Or anything else.
Wives and children are, like Playstations, a terrible distraction. Saving two souls is better than creating one ...[text shortened]... what if the ungrateful little SOB turns against the church? Then your score goes down by one!
whose says that is the most important thing about being a christian?
03 Apr 07
Originally posted by dottewellwhat is at stake? i mean really.
Given what's at stake, it seems pretty common-sensical.
i can't save souls. i can tell people about jesus, but that doesn't mean they'll get saved.
Free-Willie says, "They must choose for themselves."
Omni-All God says, "I'll have mercy on whom I'll have mercy."
Jesus says, "AS YOU GO make disciples of all nations."
based on the latter two, i may pursue golf, food, fancy cars, etc. while "witnessing."
03 Apr 07
Originally posted by Big MacWouldn't you rather pursue God in everything you do...what a shining example you would be...
what is at stake? i mean really.
i can't save souls. i can tell people about jesus, but that doesn't mean they'll get saved.
Free-Willie says, "They must choose for themselves."
Omni-All God says, "I'll have mercy on whom I'll have mercy."
Jesus says, "AS YOU GO make disciples of all nations."
based on the latter two, i may pursue golf, food, fancy cars, etc. while "witnessing."
03 Apr 07
Originally posted by Big MacI wasnt talking about witnessing...i was talking about pursueing... 2 different things to me...to pursue you already believe and you want to make yourself better in his eyes.... to witness is to save a soul....thats how i see it anyway...
are you saying that "witnessing" equals pursuing god?
thus far the thread has referred to "witnessing" as the chief end of man. i disagree with THIS statement.
03 Apr 07
Originally posted by Jay Joosagain: this thread isn't talking about pursuing god. it's about saving souls.
I wasnt talking about witnessing...i was talking about pursueing... 2 different things to me...to pursue you already believe and you want to make yourself better in his eyes.... to witness is to save a soul....thats how i see it anyway...
btw, if you're already a x-ian, how could you make yourself "better in his eyes" unless you're earning approval. if you're earning approval, then what was the point of christ's death and the x-ian being clothed with christ's righteousness? i was under the impression the god said of christ, "this is my son in whom i am well pleased." he did not say this of any other person. the only other place i can think of off hand that refers to pleasing god is this, "without faith, it is impossible to please god." i fear that you dabble in legalism and a pharisaical mind-set.
03 Apr 07
Originally posted by Big MacOh dear... you mistake my love of the Lord for something quite heavy.......the simple fact is.... i believe... to make myself better...cos i was born a sinner.... i must follow his word and trust in him...which i do...
again: this thread isn't talking about pursuing god. it's about saving souls.
btw, if you're already a x-ian, how could you make yourself "better in his eyes" unless you're earning approval. if you're earning approval, then what was the point of christ's death and the x-ian being clothed with christ's righteousness? i was under the impression the god said ...[text shortened]... ible to please god." i fear that you dabble in legalism and a pharisaical mind-set.
03 Apr 07
Originally posted by Big MacThey have free will to choose to accept god, if they see fit; you have free will to choose to dedicate your life to giving them all the information to make the right choice, if you see fit.
what is at stake? i mean really.
i can't save souls. i can tell people about jesus, but that doesn't mean they'll get saved.
Free-Willie says, "They must choose for themselves."
Omni-All God says, "I'll have mercy on whom I'll have mercy."
Jesus says, "AS YOU GO make disciples of all nations."
based on the latter two, i may pursue golf, food, fancy cars, etc. while "witnessing."
It's like elections; ultimately people will vote as they see fit. Surely that doesn't mean you shouldn't campaign?