Dive has admitted that he is a "weak Christian". But, is he doing anything to change that?
Has anyone else, at some point, thought the same about themselves? If so, what were some changes that you made?
This question ties into the statement Jesus made: "Go, and sin NO more".
Originally posted by chaney3Jesus is the judge of these things. A man may say he is weak but Jesus can very well find him to be strong. A man can call himself faithful and a Christian but Jesus Christ will not find him to be so. A man may say that he does not believe in God but Jesus may find that despite what he claims, he actually is a follower.
Dive has admitted that he is a "weak Christian". But, is he doing anything to change that?
Has anyone else, at some point, thought the same about themselves? If so, what were some changes that you made?
This question ties into the statement Jesus made: "Go, and sin NO more".
Talk, empty words are of no value. God knows the heart of man.
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Originally posted by Rajk999Interesting.
Jesus is the judge of these things. A man may say he is weak but Jesus can very well find him to be strong. A man can call himself faithful and a Christian but Jesus Christ will not find him to be so. A man may say that he does not believe in God but Jesus may find that despite what he claims, he actually is a follower.
Talk, empty words are of no value. God knows the heart of man.
We are back to your theory that an atheist could enter the Kingdom of God, despite having not believed in God or Jesus.
Originally posted by chaney3And thats not all. A professed Christian can be barred from entering the Kingdom of God... same reason. Its not talk that counts but action.
Interesting.
We are back to your theory that an atheist could enter the Kingdom of God, despite having not believed in God or Jesus.
Jesus said it is he who DOES the will of God will enter the Kingdom of God.
Your point about Dive is along the same lines. Professed Christians, professed atheists, professed weaklings, professed strongmen .. whatever, means nothing to God.
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Originally posted by Rajk999Do you agree with this part of scripture? "The fool says in his heart there is no God."
And thats not all. A professed Christian can be barred from entering the Kingdom of God... same reason. Its not talk that counts but action.
Jesus said it is he who DOES the will of God will enter the Kingdom of God.
Your point about Dive is along the same lines. Professed Christians, professed atheists, professed weaklings, professed strongmen .. whatever, means nothing to God.
Originally posted by dj2beckerTalking about fools, little one-liners like that is for fools. If you read a little more of the Psalms of David you will understand the whole story. The very next Psalm speaks of who will enter the Kingdom of God:
Do you agree with this part of scripture? "The fool says in his heart there is no God."
LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?
He that walketh uprightly,
and worketh righteousness,
and speaketh the truth in his heart.
He that backbiteth not with his tongue,
nor doeth evil to his neighbour,
nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.
(Psalms 15:1-3 KJV)
The are many who live like that and dont profess to believe in anything. These are also Gods people because they live by the law written in their hearts.. unlike some Christians.
Originally posted by chaney3I think the problem here is your seizing on the humility of a Christian and making that out to be a failing, rather than a strength. Do you honestly prefer the bravado of a few Christians here who think they have all the answers and puff out their chests?
Dive has admitted that he is a "weak Christian". But, is he doing anything to change that?
Has anyone else, at some point, thought the same about themselves? If so, what were some changes that you made?
This question ties into the statement Jesus made: "Go, and sin NO more".
Originally posted by Ghost of a DukeYou are very wrong here!
I think the problem here is your seizing on the humility of a Christian and making that out to be a failing, rather than a strength. Do you honestly prefer the bravado of a few Christians here who think they have all the answers and puff out their chests?
I am NOT attacking Dive in any way, and I very much appreciate his admitting to be a weak Christian, along with his humility.
I am asking......now what?
Once you've admitted it, a course correction seems to be in order, unless you're content with being a weak Christian.
Edit: "Go, and sin NO more".
Originally posted by chaney3Have you been able to decide if you are a Christian or a non Christian chaney3?
You are very wrong here!
I am NOT attacking Dive in any way, and I very much appreciate his admitting to be a weak Christian, along with his humility.
I am asking......now what?
Once you've admitted it, a course correction seems to be in order, unless you're content with being a weak Christian.
Edit: "Go, and sin NO more".
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Originally posted by Rajk999Either the one liner is true or it is false. So which is it?
Talking about fools, little one-liners like that is for fools. If you read a little more of the Psalms of David you will understand the whole story. The very next Psalm speaks of who will enter the Kingdom of God:
[i]LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?
He that walketh uprightly,
and worketh righteousness,
and ...[text shortened]... also Gods people because they live by the law written in their hearts.. unlike some Christians.