To: Krowbar who wrote (23777 ) 7/22/1998 1:08:00 PM From: O'Hara Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 108807
><>...Good afternoon Delbet...><> You wrote:In my opinion, you put the blinders on when you come to passages like Christine and I have posted, and replace them with your own perceptions of what they said . You are entitled to your opinion. I am influenced not by the opinions of others, but by the inerrant Holy word of God....my God! 2 Cor 4:1-5 1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully ; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. 3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not , lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. 5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake. __________ __________ This question of your's Del was answered in truth as it applied to your question in context. " How would you choose Shalom?" My answer remains the same: I have already chosen. I have chosen to serve the LORD my God . He is an Awesome God. A most loving and gracefilled God....there is none like Him! Praise His Holy Name.! ___________ ___________ Then in a follow-up post, as if you did not think I knew what I was talking about, you thought you should rephrase it. You wrote:Let me rephrase it. If you were one of the residents of the cities that your god told the Israelis to conquer, would you choose to be a slave of those Israelis, or to fight them, knowing that they were going to kill everybody in your city, including the women and children? Now let me elaborate. If serving others would bring peace to all, then indeed it is my decision to serve, for in doing so I am serving God....My God Jesus The Christ came to be a servant to us all. John 13:3-7 3 Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God; 4 He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. 5 After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. 6 Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? 7 Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter. Matt 24:46 46 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. Have a good day Del Shalom...><>