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Reply #75 - Mar 14^th, 2019 at 5:25am

longweekend58 wrote on Mar 14^th, 2019 at 4:45am:

Bobby. wrote on Mar 13^th, 2019 at 9:37pm:

longweekend58 wrote on Mar 13^th, 2019 at 9:34pm:

tickleandrose wrote on Mar 13^th, 2019 at 12:10pm:

well, I know that in Christianity, not just evangelicals. Its not prosperity that is sinful. But rather, human life - itself is sinful to start with. And only through Christ, + repent +/- church (depending if you are catholic or protestant) that your sins can be repented.

Having money per se is not a sin by default, however, the lure of earthly possessions on our lewd mortal body often lead us into temptation, and the 7 deadly sins. Wink

So having no possessions at all, takes away those temptations. But, is having nothing at all, the path to enlightenment? THAT is the ultimate quest for human life.

The bible does not reject wealth or prosperity. It does however articulate the risks that wealth can pose and at the same tie rejecting poverty.

Not new to people who actually go to church and actually read the bible rather than simply google verses to support their viewpoint.

dear Longy,
tell us all how you follow these teachings:

Matthew 6:19
Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Luke 14:33
Any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple.

Matthew 6:24
No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and Money.

Matthew 19:21
Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."

Hebrews 13:5
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."

Phil 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.

Acts 2:44-45
All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need.

and now you prove my point - that you dont understand these scriptures, nor their context.

you just googled away hoping for the best.

Longy,

tell us all how you follow these teachings?

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Re: Those damned Evangelical Christians !!!
Reply #76 - Mar 14^th, 2019 at 5:26am

Yadda wrote on Mar 14^th, 2019 at 3:42am:

tickleandrose wrote on Mar 13^th, 2019 at 12:10pm:

well, I know that in Christianity, not just evangelicals. Its not prosperity that is sinful. But rather, human life - itself is sinful to start with. And only through Christ, + repent +/- church (depending if you are catholic or protestant) that your sins can be repented.

Having money per se is not a sin by default, however, the lure of earthly possessions on our lewd mortal body often lead us into temptation, and the 7 deadly sins. Wink

So having no possessions at all, takes away those temptations.

But, is having nothing at all, the path to enlightenment? THAT is the ultimate quest for human life.

Not really.

Having no possessions, does not relieve us of lust and temptation.

Having possessions/money is not a sin.

It is the lusting, for such, which is the wrong [against God]. ....which is idolatry [....loving the things in this world].

Matthew 22:36
Master, which is the great commandment in the law?
37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
38 This is the first and great commandment.

Possessions ?

1 Timothy 6:9
But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

1 Timothy 6:6
But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Ecclesiastes 7:16
Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?

Even if we divested ourselves of all our possessions/money,
that wouldn't necessarily mean a blessed, happy and peaceful life,
....if we were to return to lusting after, possessions and money.

Try to be grateful [to God], and happy for the good things we have.

Try to help others in hardship, if/when we can.

Hi Yadda,
but do you agree that Longy doesn't follow the teachings listed?

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Re: Those damned Evangelical Christians !!!
Reply #77 - Mar 14^th, 2019 at 6:28am

it_is_the_light wrote on Mar 12^th, 2019 at 10:48pm:

Bobby. wrote on Mar 12^th, 2019 at 6:38pm:

longweekend58 wrote on Mar 12^th, 2019 at 6:32pm:

Bobby. wrote on Mar 12^th, 2019 at 5:39pm:

longweekend58 wrote on Mar 12^th, 2019 at 4:58pm:

You are a weirdo, bobby. To you, the idea of prosperity is somehow evil. No wonder you like poverty-nail so much.

You can't get out of it that easily.

Will God buy you a Rolex like Benny Hinn's?

This is a moderately complex issue requiring a bit more intelligence, education and ability than you can bring to the table. Like loser-nail, your gay-lover, you treat every issue as a binary one. It is one of the more obvious reasons why most posters here on both sides of any topic, think you are an intellectual light-weight.

Because you are.

Longy,
go and get a miracle from Benny Hinn
& you might even get a Rolex as well.
You're a fool for believing the Evangelical Christian nonsense.
You call others gay but I suspect that you're gay.
You can't stop thinking about bottoms.

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There we go again. You can't accuse others of being homophobic when you pull this crap sweetheart.

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Re: Those damned Evangelical Christians !!!
Reply #78 - Mar 14^th, 2019 at 9:56am

longweekend58 wrote on Mar 14^th, 2019 at 4:45am:

Bobby. wrote on Mar 13^th, 2019 at 9:37pm:

longweekend58 wrote on Mar 13^th, 2019 at 9:34pm:

tickleandrose wrote on Mar 13^th, 2019 at 12:10pm:

well, I know that in Christianity, not just evangelicals. Its not prosperity that is sinful. But rather, human life - itself is sinful to start with. And only through Christ, + repent +/- church (depending if you are catholic or protestant) that your sins can be repented.

Having money per se is not a sin by default, however, the lure of earthly possessions on our lewd mortal body often lead us into temptation, and the 7 deadly sins. Wink

So having no possessions at all, takes away those temptations. But, is having nothing at all, the path to enlightenment? THAT is the ultimate quest for human life.

The bible does not reject wealth or prosperity. It does however articulate the risks that wealth can pose and at the same tie rejecting poverty.

Not new to people who actually go to church and actually read the bible rather than simply google verses to support their viewpoint.

dear Longy,
tell us all how you follow these teachings:

Matthew 6:19
Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Luke 14:33
Any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple.

Matthew 6:24
No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and Money.

Matthew 19:21
Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."

Hebrews 13:5
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."

Phil 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.

Acts 2:44-45
All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need.

and now you prove my point - that you dont understand these scriptures, nor their context.

you just googled away hoping for the best.

the old out of context argument is wheeled out yet once again by the men in charge Cheesy

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Re: Those damned Evangelical Christians !!!
Reply #79 - Mar 14^th, 2019 at 9:58am

Bobby. wrote on Mar 14^th, 2019 at 5:25am:

longweekend58 wrote on Mar 14^th, 2019 at 4:45am:

Bobby. wrote on Mar 13^th, 2019 at 9:37pm:

longweekend58 wrote on Mar 13^th, 2019 at 9:34pm:

tickleandrose wrote on Mar 13^th, 2019 at 12:10pm:

well, I know that in Christianity, not just evangelicals. Its not prosperity that is sinful. But rather, human life - itself is sinful to start with. And only through Christ, + repent +/- church (depending if you are catholic or protestant) that your sins can be repented.

Having money per se is not a sin by default, however, the lure of earthly possessions on our lewd mortal body often lead us into temptation, and the 7 deadly sins. Wink

So having no possessions at all, takes away those temptations. But, is having nothing at all, the path to enlightenment? THAT is the ultimate quest for human life.

The bible does not reject wealth or prosperity. It does however articulate the risks that wealth can pose and at the same tie rejecting poverty.

Not new to people who actually go to church and actually read the bible rather than simply google verses to support their viewpoint.

dear Longy,
tell us all how you follow these teachings:

Matthew 6:19
Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Luke 14:33
Any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple.

Matthew 6:24
No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and Money.

Matthew 19:21
Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."

Hebrews 13:5
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."

Phil 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.

Acts 2:44-45
All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need.

and now you prove my point - that you dont understand these scriptures, nor their context.

you just googled away hoping for the best.

Longy,

tell us all how you follow these teachings?

longprong goes to church each week to see who has got better clothes and a better car Cheesy

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Bobby. Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 103626 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Those damned Evangelical Christians !!! Reply #80 - Mar 14^th, 2019 at 11:49am Hi Nail, Longy is living his life based on heretical teachings of evangelical churches. Even evidence in black and white has failed to bring him to his senses. I would say that he's a lost soul.
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Re: Those damned Evangelical Christians !!!
Reply #81 - Mar 14^th, 2019 at 2:30pm

Bobby. wrote on Mar 14^th, 2019 at 5:26am:

Yadda wrote on Mar 14^th, 2019 at 3:42am:

tickleandrose wrote on Mar 13^th, 2019 at 12:10pm:

well, I know that in Christianity, not just evangelicals. Its not prosperity that is sinful. But rather, human life - itself is sinful to start with. And only through Christ, + repent +/- church (depending if you are catholic or protestant) that your sins can be repented.

Having money per se is not a sin by default, however, the lure of earthly possessions on our lewd mortal body often lead us into temptation, and the 7 deadly sins. Wink

So having no possessions at all, takes away those temptations.

But, is having nothing at all, the path to enlightenment? THAT is the ultimate quest for human life.

Not really.

Having no possessions, does not relieve us of lust and temptation.

Having possessions/money is not a sin.

It is the lusting, for such, which is the wrong [against God]. ....which is idolatry [....loving the things in this world].

Matthew 22:36
Master, which is the great commandment in the law?
37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
38 This is the first and great commandment.

Possessions ?

1 Timothy 6:9
But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

1 Timothy 6:6
But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Ecclesiastes 7:16
Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?

Even if we divested ourselves of all our possessions/money,
that wouldn't necessarily mean a blessed, happy and peaceful life,
....if we were to return to lusting after, possessions and money.

Try to be grateful [to God], and happy for the good things we have.

Try to help others in hardship, if/when we can.

Hi Yadda,

but do you agree that Longy doesn't follow the teachings listed?

I just read the bible mate, and i hope some of the wisdom in its words 'seep through' the ether, into my thick mind.

bobby,

As long as LW doesn't want to cut YOUR head off [coz you hold differing views to him],
i'm happy for LW to worship the God of his choice, and to follow that path which his God has set out before him.

.

"Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper."

KJV

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"....And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead."
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Re: Those damned Evangelical Christians !!!
Reply #82 - Mar 14^th, 2019 at 2:35pm

Yadda wrote on Mar 14^th, 2019 at 2:30pm:

Bobby. wrote on Mar 14^th, 2019 at 5:26am:

Yadda wrote on Mar 14^th, 2019 at 3:42am:

tickleandrose wrote on Mar 13^th, 2019 at 12:10pm:

well, I know that in Christianity, not just evangelicals. Its not prosperity that is sinful. But rather, human life - itself is sinful to start with. And only through Christ, + repent +/- church (depending if you are catholic or protestant) that your sins can be repented.

Having money per se is not a sin by default, however, the lure of earthly possessions on our lewd mortal body often lead us into temptation, and the 7 deadly sins. Wink

So having no possessions at all, takes away those temptations.

But, is having nothing at all, the path to enlightenment? THAT is the ultimate quest for human life.

Not really.

Having no possessions, does not relieve us of lust and temptation.

Having possessions/money is not a sin.

It is the lusting, for such, which is the wrong [against God]. ....which is idolatry [....loving the things in this world].

Matthew 22:36
Master, which is the great commandment in the law?
37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
38 This is the first and great commandment.

Possessions ?

1 Timothy 6:9
But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

1 Timothy 6:6
But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Ecclesiastes 7:16
Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?

Even if we divested ourselves of all our possessions/money,
that wouldn't necessarily mean a blessed, happy and peaceful life,
....if we were to return to lusting after, possessions and money.

Try to be grateful [to God], and happy for the good things we have.

Try to help others in hardship, if/when we can.

Hi Yadda,

but do you agree that Longy doesn't follow the teachings listed?

I just read the bible mate, and i hope some of the wisdom in its words 'seep through' the ether, into my thick mind.

bobby,

As long as LW doesn't want to cut YOUR head off [coz you hold differing views to him],
i'm happy for LW to worship the God of his choice, and to follow that path which his God has set out before him.

.

"Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper."

KJV

So endlessly quote, but not live by it?

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Re: Those damned Evangelical Christians !!!
Reply #83 - Mar 14^th, 2019 at 2:43pm

Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Mar 14^th, 2019 at 2:35pm:

So endlessly quote, but not live by it?

Those are your words.

That is your judgement, of me.

That's OK.

I can bear that burden.

You don't have any wish to cut my head off, do you ?

.

Matthew 6:5
And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Matthew 7:21
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Matthew 12:46
While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.
47 Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.
48 But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?
49 And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!
50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

Scripture was given, as God's testimony and witness to man.

1 Corinthians 10:1-14

Isaiah 8:20
To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.

"....And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead."
Luke 16:31

Matthew 15:3
.....Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?

Mark 7:13
Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.

Matthew 23:9
And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
10 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.
11 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
12 And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
13 But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.

Luke 17:21
....behold, the kingdom of God is within you.

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"....And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead."
Luke 16:31

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Re: Those damned Evangelical Christians !!!
Reply #84 - Mar 14^th, 2019 at 2:49pm

Yadda wrote on Mar 14^th, 2019 at 2:30pm:

I just read the bible mate, and i hope some of the wisdom in its words 'seep through' the ether, into my thick mind.

bobby,

As long as LW doesn't want to cut YOUR head off [coz you hold differing views to him],
i'm happy for LW to worship the God of his choice, and to follow that path which his God has set out before him.

.

"Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper."

KJV

Longy has cherry picked certain parts of the Bible that agree with his point of view.
This has been taught to him by evangelical churches teaching heresy.

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Reply #85 - Mar 14^th, 2019 at 2:53pm

Yadda wrote on Mar 14^th, 2019 at 2:43pm:

Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Mar 14^th, 2019 at 2:35pm:

So endlessly quote, but not live by it?

Those are your words.

That is your judgement, of me.

That's OK.

I can bear that burden.

You don't have any wish to cut my head off, do you ?

.

Matthew 6:5
And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Matthew 7:21
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Matthew 12:46
While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.
47 Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.
48 But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?
49 And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!
50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

Scripture was given, as God's testimony and witness to man.

1 Corinthians 10:1-14

Isaiah 8:20
To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.

"....And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead."
Luke 16:31

Matthew 15:3
.....Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?

Mark 7:13
Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.

Matthew 23:9
And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
10 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.
11 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
12 And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
13 But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.

Luke 17:21
....behold, the kingdom of God is within you.

Not anymore than anyone else does.

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Re: Those damned Evangelical Christians !!!
Reply #86 - Mar 14^th, 2019 at 3:21pm

Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Mar 14^th, 2019 at 2:35pm:

Yadda wrote on Mar 14^th, 2019 at 2:30pm:

Bobby. wrote on Mar 14^th, 2019 at 5:26am:

Yadda wrote on Mar 14^th, 2019 at 3:42am:

tickleandrose wrote on Mar 13^th, 2019 at 12:10pm:

well, I know that in Christianity, not just evangelicals. Its not prosperity that is sinful. But rather, human life - itself is sinful to start with. And only through Christ, + repent +/- church (depending if you are catholic or protestant) that your sins can be repented.

Having money per se is not a sin by default, however, the lure of earthly possessions on our lewd mortal body often lead us into temptation, and the 7 deadly sins. Wink

So having no possessions at all, takes away those temptations.

But, is having nothing at all, the path to enlightenment? THAT is the ultimate quest for human life.

Not really.

Having no possessions, does not relieve us of lust and temptation.

Having possessions/money is not a sin.

It is the lusting, for such, which is the wrong [against God]. ....which is idolatry [....loving the things in this world].

Matthew 22:36
Master, which is the great commandment in the law?
37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
38 This is the first and great commandment.

Possessions ?

1 Timothy 6:9
But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

1 Timothy 6:6
But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Ecclesiastes 7:16
Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?

Even if we divested ourselves of all our possessions/money,
that wouldn't necessarily mean a blessed, happy and peaceful life,
....if we were to return to lusting after, possessions and money.

Try to be grateful [to God], and happy for the good things we have.

Try to help others in hardship, if/when we can.

Hi Yadda,

but do you agree that Longy doesn't follow the teachings listed?

I just read the bible mate, and i hope some of the wisdom in its words 'seep through' the ether, into my thick mind.

bobby,

As long as LW doesn't want to cut YOUR head off [coz you hold differing views to him],
i'm happy for LW to worship the God of his choice, and to follow that path which his God has set out before him.

.

"Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper."

KJV

So endlessly quote, but not live by it?

That's what 'pseudo Christians' so.

I dont quote the Bible endlessly on here though I could, quite easily. Most people on here wouldnt know the context or background to any of it and without a detailed explanation, even "The Truth will set you free" gets misunderstood.

BTW, 'the Truth' is actually not facts, but Jesus Himself.

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AUSSIE: "Speaking for myself, I could not care less about 298 human beings having their life snuffed out in a nano-second, or what impact that loss has on Members of their family, their parents..."

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Re: Those damned Evangelical Christians !!!
Reply #87 - Mar 14^th, 2019 at 3:23pm

Bobby. wrote on Mar 14^th, 2019 at 2:49pm:

Yadda wrote on Mar 14^th, 2019 at 2:30pm:

I just read the bible mate, and i hope some of the wisdom in its words 'seep through' the ether, into my thick mind.

bobby,

As long as LW doesn't want to cut YOUR head off [coz you hold differing views to him],
i'm happy for LW to worship the God of his choice, and to follow that path which his God has set out before him.

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"Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper."

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Longy has cherry picked certain parts of the Bible that agree with his point of view.
This has been taught to him by evangelical churches teaching heresy.

detail these heretical teachings then booby. And remember that disagreeing with your opinion or fact-free beliefs dont count. Heresy is about rejecting the Biblical teaching. And a basic standard is that you must use THREE scriptures to prove your point.

Go for it, booby.

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AUSSIE: "Speaking for myself, I could not care less about 298 human beings having their life snuffed out in a nano-second, or what impact that loss has on Members of their family, their parents..."

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Re: Those damned Evangelical Christians !!!
Reply #88 - Mar 14^th, 2019 at 3:26pm

longweekend58 wrote on Mar 14^th, 2019 at 3:21pm:

That's what 'pseudo Christians' so.

I dont quote the Bible endlessly on here though I could, quite easily. Most people on here wouldnt know the context or background to any of it and without a detailed explanation, even "The Truth will set you free" gets misunderstood.

BTW, 'the Truth' is actually not facts, but Jesus Himself.

Tell me about it, after the last 2 weeks at my uni

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In a time of universal deceit — telling the truth is a revolutionary act.

No evidence whatsoever it can be attributed to George Orwell or Eric Arthur Blair (in fact the same guy)

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Back to top	AIMLESS EXTENTION OF KNOWLEDGE HOWEVER, WHICH IS WHAT I THINK YOU REALLY MEAN BY THE TERM 'CURIOSITY', IS MERELY INEFFICIENCY. I AM DESIGNED TO AVOID INEFFICIENCY. IP Logged