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Subject: Re: God's benefit package Author: Bob [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 13:04:13 12/14/10 Tue In reply to: Tim 's message, "God's benefit package" on 10:41:56 09/20/10 Mon Tim they are not famous and they are not my last words. I am still kicking so I have lots of words. For all you know Tim I am the one speaking the truth and I could have been sent by the Flying spaghetti monster to inform you. To your comment " There is more to life and the pursuit of happiness than self gratification" This is a label you put on my view. Its the foundation of your method. Step one demean the opposing view. Step two place yourself on a pedestal above, better,superior to the opposing view. You have nothing other then your assertion to back you up and I have nothing but mine. It makes our outlooks equal in value. You have the right to disillusionment and you can stick to the same tired rant attempting to defend it. The very fact that you do means you are insecure in your belief From Genesis to Revelation there are 66 books in all with One common thread that has comforted, encouraged, killed and overrun millions down through the ages. The benefit was if you towed the line you could live for a long time. This quote is choice "It is a choice, a decision that every man, woman and child is confronted with every day". Most people don't think about the questions you wrestle with everyday Tim. You do because you are searching for answers. A lot of people are very co0mfortable with their outlook and don't need your input. You always fail to define this higher plane you talk about. What exactly places you higher then 5 or 6 billion people on this planet. I know you want to think you are better but put some flesh on the bones of higher plane. I don't think you can because I firmly believe there is not an outlook a person can have in terms of their place in the cosmos that makes one man better then another. I may not want to hang with some but they are free to think what ever they want. I am challenged today to do the work that I showed up for. I just want to do well and live for the next adventure. Its not self gratification any more then your outlook is. I prefer to think of life's benefits as being a game of chance. We were all very luck to be spawned here and have all this. We could have easily been born in the Congo and been raped by the time we were twelve. We could have been born into a jungle somewhere or down town Detroit. We are not chosen ones we are lucky. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: God's benefit package Author: tim [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 16:46:38 12/14/10 Tue The common thread from Genesis to Revelation is JESUS, the Christ, the Son of God. HE said, I am the light of the world. The Bible says He is the same yesterday, today and forever; the word of God made flesh. He dwelt among us and went before us as an example for all who would choose to follow Him. He is the Master and we too can be like Him as we develop spiritually day by day. Is it easy? He actually said that when we take on His yoke it IS EASY and His burden He said, IS LIGHT. But this will only make sense to someone who is born again. Jesus said in John's gospel chapter 3, Marvel not that you must be born again! It is a prerequisite to understanding the message, the promises and the favor and blessing of God. Light dispels the darkness. It doesn't take much light to do it, but those who dwell in darkness hate the light. 'And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. But he who does the truth comes to the light that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God." John 3:19-21 This is the higher plane. You have come to the light and are fluttering about like a moth. If you continue to stay exposed to the light, you will eventually succomb to it! Jesus is the light and in the light is the power! And this is the hope for all mankind, that the light has come and all who heed this light do well 'until the day dawns and the morning star rises in their hearts' - 2 Peter 1:19 Come again. 'To those who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.' - 2 Peter 1:1,2 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]