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Post by fortharris on Apr 29, 2019 10:38:21 GMT
RighteousnessEvil must be defined as error (wrong judgment). Sin must be redefined as the deliberate endorsement of evil. Iniquity is the persistent pursuit of sin and evil. Man must not only accept the fatherhood of God, but also actively seek his righteousness. The tendency towards evildoing may be inherited, but no man inherits sin from his parents. Sin is the conscious rejection of the Father’s will and the law of his son. When Christ spoke about asking God for our daily bread he did not refer to a physical meal but rather the revelation of the father’s will in order to do it. The will of God is the way of God — how God wants things to be done in a particular context, and the will of God is not static. We do not grow in righteousness by our inaction (not sinning). You have not advanced in righteousness simply because you haven’t committed a crime nor perverted the ways of justice; repentance is only the beginning of our spiritual growth. We grow in righteousness by actively choosing right in place of wrong, by choosing the will of the Father in all things as we go through the vicissitudes of life. When you come across a missing purse, it does not profit you to simply walk away (not steal) but much is gained in character acquirement by seeking out the owner of the purse and handing it over. When Christ spoke about turning the other cheek he did not imply the passive non-resistance to abuse but rather that we go out of our way to show them love; if your boss meant to punish you by making you work an extra hour, strive to make it two (go the extra mile), just so you can win him over with love. Instead of teaching men what they ought not to do rather try teaching them what they ought to do, as by so doing they gain the character which compels them to do the right thing. Employ the positive way of teaching moral character in place of the negative. In time righteousness becomes wholly subconscious — you do it without giving it much thought. Now you see how the stage of life offers us a vast opportunity to practice righteousness. Now you know why it is more blessed to give than to receive. The Spirit of Truth is ever present to show us the difference between sin and righteousness, and enable us judge wisely concerning them; the law is now in our hearts, but to the enlightened, the law is life. Ask for your daily bread and you shall see God. References: James 4:17 Matthew 6:33 Proverbs 21:21 1 Timothy 6:11 Psalm 112:6 Galatians 6:9 Proverbs 21:3 (God actually does not require our sacrifice) 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Proverbs 10:2 Psalm 34:15 Luke 6:33 Matthew 5:6 Proverbs 22:6 (not the way they should NOT go) Isaiah 1:17 Amos 5:24 The virtues acquired by a man are never lost. Should the man survive mortal death every good thing in him lives on through his soul.
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Post by Elizabeth on Apr 29, 2019 13:27:19 GMT
I noticed Father and Spirit roles are mentioned but why not the Son's? He has a role in the Godhead too. But, yes, we must practice righteousness.
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Post by fortharris on May 2, 2019 7:11:27 GMT
You ask no questions in your writings so am I to presume you have all the answers? Both sin and evil are explained in the story of Adam and Eve its just that most people don't see it. Cain is both evil and a sinner and also doing the devils work I will ask the question again on this forum: what do you see when you read the story of Adam and Eve? How is it that Cain is doing the devils work? The details of the story of Adam and Eve lend it to such interpretation, but is knowing it really relevant for your spiritual growth now? Unfortunately, I am not here to tell stories. Follow the light.
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Post by greatestiam on May 2, 2019 19:15:34 GMT
If that is the case, Yahweh is one hell of a sinner, just as he admits to being in job 2;3.
Gnostic Christianity ties righteousness to equality and your god does not treat all souls righteously otherwise there would be no hell for those who are not equal to all.
Regards DL
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Post by greatestiam on May 2, 2019 19:19:56 GMT
I didn't tell a story I merely quoted one Is the Bible not there to advance spiritual growth? What does one have to do to get anyone to answer a question on this forum? A jig maybe.... Good luck my friend. This is basically a quiet literalist fundy forum with the usual intelligence level and the traffic shows that.
If you want a bigger and better variety you will have to seek elsewhere I think.
Regards DL
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Post by fortharris on May 3, 2019 7:19:12 GMT
If that is the case, Yahweh is one hell of a sinner, just as he admits to being in job 2;3.
Gnostic Christianity ties righteousness to equality and your god does not treat all souls righteously otherwise there would be no hell for those who are not equal to all.
Regards DL
First of all, there is only one God, so why "your god?" How many different gods made all men? Also, equating the writings of a book to a living God sounds a bit limiting, don't you think so? Have you made the attempt to commune with God, fellowship with him, dedicate your heart to him, and found him to be a liar? God is closer than you think, and he is not a book.
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Post by fortharris on May 3, 2019 7:22:59 GMT
I didn't tell a story I merely quoted one Is the Bible not there to advance spiritual growth? What does one have to do to get anyone to answer a question on this forum? A jig maybe.... I did not mean to say that you told a story, just that I am not at liberty to tell you a story because that will not help you much. If you follow the Adam and Eve story closely, you will realize that they were not even the first men to exist. All I am trying to say is that the truth that you know and are sure of, follow it and it will reap many rewards, than trying to understand a story that is not accurate to begin with.
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Post by greatestiam on May 18, 2019 14:27:25 GMT
If that is the case, Yahweh is one hell of a sinner, just as he admits to being in job 2;3.
Gnostic Christianity ties righteousness to equality and your god does not treat all souls righteously otherwise there would be no hell for those who are not equal to all.
Regards DL
First of all, there is only one God, so why "your god?" How many different gods made all men? Also, equating the writings of a book to a living God sounds a bit limiting, don't you think so? Have you made the attempt to commune with God, fellowship with him, dedicate your heart to him, and found him to be a liar? God is closer than you think, and he is not a book.
I do not lie to you. Stop lying to me about things of the supernatural realm that you have no way of knowing other than your 7th hear say. Tell me knat you know and not the lies of others that you happen to believe.
You should be ashamed of yourself.
If there is only one god, they your god or bible is a liar as his first commandment says there are other gods.
Stop lying and ignoring your bible or ignore me.
Regards DL
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