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To: Ish who wrote (164884)7/26/2001 9:51:47 PM
From: goldworldnet  Respond to of 769667
 
Well said, your's is a good explanation of what I was always taught.

I might add Christ's words were a cautionary warning for people to be true to themselves regarding their motivations. The following words are by John L. Dagg.

THE OBLIGATION

The study of religious truth ought to be undertaken and prosecuted from a sense of duty, and with a view to the improvement of the heart. When learned, it ought not to be laid on the shelf, as an object of speculation; but it should be deposited deep in the heart, where its sanctifying power ought to be felt. To study theology, for the purpose of gratifying curiosity, or preparing for a profession, is an abuse and profanation of what ought to be regarded as most holy. To learn things pertaining to God, merely for the sake of amusement, or secular advantage, or to gratify the mere love of knowledge, is to treat the Most High with contempt.


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To: Ish who wrote (164884)7/26/2001 11:21:44 PM
From: Krowbar  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 769667
 
<< I believe that what Christ meant was that one shouldn't make an overt display of being rightous. >>

So do I. So why do you defend Christians overtly displaying their righteousness at football games and other public school events?

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