Delbert, did you ever respond to this post to you from Jack?
I thought it was thoughtful, and worthy of a response from you.
Here it is again:
To: Delbert Kroupa ( 1305 )
From: Jack Delamarter
Sep 19 1996 3:58AM EST
Reply #1314
Delbert, I once heard a theologian explain that the "hard" scriptures in the Bible were
the ones we should pay particular attention to. I have found that when I look at the
context and cross-reference and look at the larger picture, a strong teaching starts to
emerge.
On a much earlier post, I shared from Dr.J. Edwin Orr who said that there are
basically two kinds of sinners:
1) Ornery Sinners
These kind are cantankerous, never coming to the truth. They find excuses/reasons for
their life-style that falls far short of the glory of God. Believe me, I once was the
orneriest of sinners. My marriage was on the rocks, I was miserable and making life
miserable for my entire family. I was at times suicidal, very depressed, easily
discouraged, and looked on the bleak, dark side of life. My life was very superficial
and artificial. I recall being in a confrontive argumentive conversation with a minister
one day and assured him that his faith and life-style was futile and misguided!
2) Honest Sinners
These kind of sinnners are approachable and authentic with their fellow-man and in
their quest for truth. Scripture tells us "They shall know the truth (Jesus) and the truth
shall set them free." They can admit when they are wrong and are humble when they
are right. Delbert, it took me a long time to become an honest sinner, but it was as
though I awakened one day and saw the emptiness and meaninglessness of my life and
slowly, but surely, I found the truth (or the truth found me) and the Truth set me free.
Praise God. So, Delbert---keep on asking the "hard question" in integrity. And guess
what. I think you know.
A Friend,
Jack |
