Originally posted by SuzianneYes, and was even addressing himself, however, not for that period of time, NOW.
This:
"Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you." -- Matthew 7:6
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Originally posted by SuzianneNah mate...I meant what would Jesus say about relativity!
This:
"Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you." -- Matthew 7:6
Anyway it's been a pleasure, we must discuss your magic friend another time! :]
Originally posted by avalanchethecatGod made man in His image. He didn't make man exactly like Himself. God is not man, and man is not God. How can man do as God does? This is what I mean when I ask how can I make sense of this. God is our Father, please don't try to tell me that parents don't constantly practice this "do as I say, not as I do". You are looking at it from the viewpoint of the child who is told not to do something for his own good. You have no concept of why God does what He does. "How can I make sense of this?" indeed.
So you're happy to serve this lord who lays down a moral code for you which he chooses not to follow himself? A 'Do as I say, not as I do' sort of god? How can I make sense of this?
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Originally posted by SuzianneExcuse me, but the Image of something, and it's Likeness, is it's REFLECTION, it's at-one-ment, which, therefore means this abiding ALLOWS one to "express and live" the exact of it's BEING.
God made man in His image. He didn't make man exactly like Himself. God is not man, and man is not God. How can man do as God does? This is what I mean when I ask how can I make sense of this. God is our Father, please don't try to tell me that parents don't constantly practice this "do as I say, not as I do". You are looking at it from the viewpoint ...[text shortened]... ou have no concept of why God does what He does. "How can I make sense of this?" indeed.
>>>How can man do as God does?<<<
Christ SHOWED very well how so, and asked his followers to do as he, which in turn shall do GREATER THINGS than what was seen of him.
>>>God is our Father<<<
Yes, as Christ SHOWED his "oneness" with HIM, and said "I and my Father are one, but my Father is GREATER than I.", and they that are building into this same stature, this would as well apply to them! Amen Selah =]
Originally posted by SuzianneOf course you're right, if there is a god I can't possibly understand his motives. And of course, we cannot do as god does. And, I agree, many parents discharge their responsibilities in that manner - but not the better ones, I think? I suggest you are mistaken however in your assertion that I look at these things from a child-like viewpoint. I do not follow the christian faith, however I do strive to do what I perceive to be the right thing - not because I am commanded thus by god however - I do so for my own, entirely non-religious reasons. It simply seems to me that a god worthy of mankind's worship ought to be at least as morally correct as he commands his subjects to be.
God made man in His image. He didn't make man exactly like Himself. God is not man, and man is not God. How can man do as God does? This is what I mean when I ask how can I make sense of this. God is our Father, please don't try to tell me that parents don't constantly practice this "do as I say, not as I do". You are looking at it from the viewpoint ...[text shortened]... ou have no concept of why God does what He does. "How can I make sense of this?" indeed.