19 Apr 06
A nice poem I received in my mail this morning.
All the Christians will love it, the others, uhm, well, I dont know 😉
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I AM A CHRISTIAN
When I say . . . "I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I'm clean living."
I'm whispering "I was lost,"
Now I'm found and forgiven.
When I say . . . "I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
and need CHRIST to be my guide.
When I say . . . "I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak
and need HIS strength to carry on.
When I say . . . "I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
and need God to clean my mess.
When I say . . . "I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible
but, God believes I am worth it.
When I say . . . "I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain,
I have my share of heartaches
So I call upon His name.
When I say . . . "I am a Christian"
I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner
who received God's good grace, somehow.
19 Apr 06
Originally posted by StarrmanLuke 18:9-14
So you're a charity case, begging on the doorstep of heaven for a few talents?
The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
9To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable:
10"Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.
11The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector.
12I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.'
13"But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, 'God, have mercy on me, a sinner.'
14"I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."
19 Apr 06
Originally posted by RBHILL10"Two men went up to the temple to pray, one an Arby and the other a tax collector.
Luke 18:9-14
The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
9To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable:
10"Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.
11The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: 'God, I thank you that I am not like ...[text shortened]... veryone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."
11The Arby stood up and prayed about himself: 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men—atheists, catholics, homosexuals—or even like this tax collector.
12I sin all the time, but unlike them I have already booked my ticket to Heaven.'
13"But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, 'God, have mercy on me, a sinner.'
14"I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."
19 Apr 06
Originally posted by catfoodtimThis is a very nice poem.
I AM A CHRISTIAN
When I say . . . "I am a Christian"
I am saying my boss
was forced to drink vinegar and
was nailed to a cross
When I say . . . "I am a Christian"
I believe its ok
for my spiritual leaders to
deny they are gay
When I say . . . "I am a Christian"
I refuse to believe
that condoms can prevent
the spread of disease
When ...[text shortened]... a Christian"
I believe that God said
that he thought gay people
were better off dead
19 Apr 06
Originally posted by NordlysI like how you mock the word of God.
10"Two men went up to the temple to pray, one an Arby and the other a tax collector.
11The Arby stood up and prayed about himself: 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men—atheists, catholics, homosexuals—or even like this tax collector.
12I sin all the time, but unlike them I have already booked my ticket to Heaven.'
13"But the tax collector sto ...[text shortened]... veryone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."
I am the sinner/Tax Collector.
I know that you fear coming to Jesus because you do not want your sins to be shown.
19 Apr 06
Originally posted by NordlysBut believe me when I was a Catholic and didn't know that you needed a relationship with Jesus I use to say things like that. I use to say things like God I don't do drugs so let me into heaven, but that is not what it is about. So after going to see Billy Graham I realized I was a sinner. And I ask God to show me that he was a personal God by healing me of my germ phobia and he did and I praise God for it becasue he gets the glory.
10"Two men went up to the temple to pray, one an Arby and the other a tax collector.
11The Arby stood up and prayed about himself: 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men—atheists, catholics, homosexuals—or even like this tax collector.
12I sin all the time, but unlike them I have already booked my ticket to Heaven.'
13"But the tax collector sto ...[text shortened]... veryone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."
19 Apr 06
Originally posted by RBHILLSounds like YOU ! YOU think than only those who say that Christ is their 'personal saviour' (whatever that is .. its not a Biblical term) is getting salvation. YOU would condemn the Good Samaritan as Christ was not his 'personal saviour'. YOU believe that a good muslim will not get salvation. So, YOU look down on 99 % of the world.
To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: